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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

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Gar Crash On Cedar Point Road Leaves Injured Women

A morning automobile crash on Cedar Point road injures two young women, Martha McDuffy and May Moore, with serious spine injuries to McDuffy as car occupants J R Allen and Earl Bemis face police court charges. Dairyman Charles Sigier’s wagon overturns. driver’s account cited by Detectives Le Gear and Dean.

Cedar Point Road Mar McDuffy Charles Street Bon Secour Charles Sigier Sigter Martha McDuffy Moore Sree Ata Jwas Ead Sen Mr. Sigler

Newsies at Ride and Beach Party Report

About fifty Newsies and News-Item guests joined the circulation department for a city‑to‑beach outing. They rode to Monroe Park, enjoyed boxing wrestling and tug of war with splintered rope and several draws, then feasted on sandwiches soda and fruit before more games.

Monroe Park C. Morgan Red John O. Stuards

Man Brought to Police Court Over False Patrol Call

Leroy Claiborn testified he could not remember calling for a police patrol at 2 AM to St. Joseph and Congress street claiming robbery by two women. He posted 500 bond for six months or 10 days in jail.

Leroy Claiborn South Royal Street St. Joseph Congress Street Papidin Andene Claiborn Lees

Bolshevik advances reported along Polish line sources say

An official statement circulated by London reports Bolshevik forces moving along the Polish front with advances noted to the north and south of Gaeta. The report mentions a fireman identified as s. M. White and cites officers Kruse and Kuppersmith of the Southern Rail.

Kruse and Kuppersmith REDS London Eaage É Gaeta Thers

Weather Forecast for Abington and Mass

The weather update notes areas Abington and Massachusetts with unclear readings. Partial text mentions June 11 and a temperature around 55. Exact conditions and details are not readable.

Abhington

Bulls Active In Pools at Market Start

New York stocks opened with modest bull pools amid expectations of higher call money rates. Steel, equipment, shipping and chemical issues rose up to two points, led by Lackawanna Steel, Haskell and Barker, Mercantile Marine Preferred, and Industrial Alcohol. Cotton in New Orleans drifted lower on favorable belt weather and boll weevil concerns, with May consumption projections and private reports shaping early losses before bids steadied.

New York Lackawanna Steel Haskell and Barker Mercantile Marine Mexican Petroleum New Orleans

Three Convictions Trigger Auto License Revocation

The police court announced that three violations of traffic laws including speeding reckless driving or passing streetcars while discharging passengers will revoke a license and record kept. Recorder D H Edington and Police Chief P J OShaughnessy stated the measure and enforcement. Horace Lenkore fined 10 dollars for passing a streetcar and speeding 28 mph on Government from Dearborn to Jefferson. S R Green fined 2 dollars or two days for improper lights.

Pee Recorder D. H. Edington P. J. O’shaughnessy Horace’ Lenkore Royal and Madison Co Cook Dearborn Jefferson S. R. Green

Auto Club Plans to Aid Anti Speed Drive Effort

Automobile Club to hold a members meeting tonight to form a plan against fast and reckless driving and traffic law violations. Officials say a future policy for traffic regulation will be adopted and club members urged to cooperate with police. Senator John A. Rogers and State Engineer W. da Senator will outline proposed measures and funding under a pro rata share.

The Automobile Club Ripe Uae W. da John A. Rogers Saatong

Admiral Knapp at Barcelona Today

Barcelona dispatch says Admiral George A. George, aide to the American mission at Lisbon, is in Barcelona today aboard ship.

Admiral Knapp Barcelona Oe Iece Tees George A. Dorgey Eehtion Loisbon

Plane fall injures six near Elmire country

Six people were seriously hurt when their plane fell about 2,000 feet near Elmire. The incident occurred as the aircraft was flying over the country area, with injuries reported at the scene and to medical evaluators.

Prison Camp Changes Likely Demanded After Inspection

State prison inspector Dr. Glenn Andrews found unsanitary housing and mixed white and black prisoners under one shed at the Broad and Congress county camp. He questioned the stable location near City hospital and noted prisoners were only four hours at work due to long travel. The report to Governor Kirby will push for major reforms in operations, housing, and sanitation.

Broad and Congress Streets Glenn Andrews Sta‘s Thomas E. Kirby Andrews Tealing Etta Miles Porns

Uncle Sam Cannot Ignore European Affairs

London dispatch reports The Daily Press urging the United States to abandon isolation as the Republican convention in Chicago looms. It argues American sentiment must recognize global entanglements and that a Republican nominee could reverse Wilson era policies, highlighting America’s rise to world power and the need to engage with Europe and Asia.

London United Press United States Buchard Asia Daily Press Chicago Wilson America

Delegates Named for American Legion National Convention

Captain Leon Schwarz of Mobile named delegate from Alabama division to the national convention in Cleveland. At Aniston state convention Mobile will send three delegates Harry Murray Herbert A Feiberman and Fred C Brown representing Chickasaw post.

Leon” “Schwarz Mobile Sta Alabama American Legion Cleveland Anniston Harry Murray Herbert A. Feiberman Lamar Y. McLeod Fred c. Brown Chickasaw

Penrose Improves and Engages With National Convention

Philadelphia June 11 Senator Boies Penrose is markedly better and can leave his armchair for the first time in days. He maintains direct wires with the Chicago Republican convention and his allies say he helped shape the party platform on the League of Nations plank.

Philadelphia Boies Penrose Chicago

State refuses money to return prisoner

Detective Frank Curtin was sent to Montgomery to secure requisition papers for L. E. Neese alias W. W. Neel, wanted in St. Louis on a robbery warrant. The return voyage to Mobile was hindered by unapproved expenses, delaying Neese’s arrest as a counterfeit suspect and leading to confusion over the warrant and the suspect’s capture.

Frank Curtin Montgomery L. E. Neese W. W. Neel St. Louis Mobile Neese Agottie Sind Tiana Seouek

Mrs Catt Elected Chief at Geneva

Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt was unanimously re elected president of the International Women Alliance at the morning session in Geneva and the decision was announced by the Associated Press.

Geneva Associated Press Carrie Chapman Catt O International Women Alliance

G O P Plans to Be Riddled by Enemy Fire

Chicago June 11. Republicans plan to press key platform planks in San Francisco. Democrats will attack the railroad guaranty section and the high cost of living while defending Democratic management of financial affairs and the federal reserve system. The League of Nations issue hinges on the nominee.

Chicago San Francisco Democrats Congress Shack Faree Federal Reserve League of Nations

Mobile Shrine Party Heads to Portland for Supreme Council Session

Abba Temple members of Mobile and their wives prepare to depart Saturday for Portland Oregon aboard three special sleepers. Led by Alex Hancock and Dan Jett, the group will tour St. Louis Kansas City Pueblo and other cities with a drum corps and Arab patrol parade.

Abba Temple Mobile Portland Orgeon Supreme Council Louisville Nashville Alex Hancock Abba Temple Dan T. Jett Arab Patrol St. Louis Kansas City Pueblo Cal Colorado Springs Ogden Salt Lake City San Francisco Spokane Leavingston Mont Yellowstone Park St. Paul Chicago Sid W. Coan Jett M. T. Spr Dudiep Selph A. J. Stock H. Schramm F. Sherman H. M. Stevens R. B. Turner Miss Dreaper V. Wood E. Breele Sage J. Howard de. 4 C. Turrentine F. Armour I. Lichbach Ray L. Davis A. A. Adams RL. Boswell A. Buerger R. H. Bartel T. M. Barber C. W. Bowling R. H. Coffin

Hottest Day Greeted Chicago Convention Delegates

Chicago June 11 delegates faced scorching heat as they filled the hall early hoping to end the convention soon. Leaders debated nominations portions while the crowd waited, with talks of Wood and Knox amid heat and anticipation.

Chicago United Press Ohnson Auditorium Hotel Hiram Wood Harding Poindexter Washington State

No Bets Offered on Probable Nominee in Chicago

In Chicago on June 11 betting on the convention’s first choice for president was scarce. A prominent party member said bets were being kept out of sight while a few wagers, such as on Sproul, lingered but were not solid. Real betting was limited and unclear.

Senator Lodge Will Hays John Meyer Chicago Roosevelt Raneey, P Pittsburgh Theodore Raneey Sid Mnuttera Iakak “Aeleenane

Old Guard Fails to Clinch Nomination on First Ballot

Chicago June 11 report on the Republican convention shows no single faction able to carry the nomination alone. Major candidates include Wood likely to lead first ballot with Lowden as strong second, Butler and Harding seen as compromise options, while Sproul Knox Hoover Coo lidge and Pritchard loom as long-shot contenders.

Gother Damfino Shira Cor Alben i Knox New Hampshire Douglas Robinson New York Wood Dr. Butler Sproul Johnson Coliseum Delaware O T. Coleman du Pont West Virginia Reuben Harold D. J Prese Chicago Old Guard Elon Frank Hitchcock Wood Camp Frank C. Lowden Fovernor Nicholas Murray Butler Warren Harding Calvin Coolidge J. C.pritchard Jacob L. Hamnan Coolidge Morrow Poindexter Butler Henry Allen

American Relief Reaches Mexican Center of Plague

Vera Cruz reports the arrival of the US destroyer Harding with physicians nurses and medical supplies marking the start of city measures against bubonic plague. Newsboys and bootblacks organized to kill rats as strong guards patrol roads and tracks are torn up to prevent departures.

Vera Cruz United States Harding

U S Packers Extend Credit to Germany for Foodstuffs

Washington reports an extra 46 million dollars credit to the German government from large American firms for meats and other foods. The aid, 10 million more than last year, will cover deliveries over the next 22 months.

Washington Department of Couree American Commission Berlin

Italian Strike at Bari Ends After Clashes

Rome dispatch reports the Bari strike ended and order restored after fierce clashes between strikers and police. Central News cites hundreds of Italian anarchists arrested as a consequence of the unrest.

London Bari Rome Roma

Wood praised as greatest administrator since Lincoln

Governor nominated him and J Allen of Kansas praised Wood for Cuba work and Gary steel strike handling. Allen cited Wood’s leadership from WWI era, noting his global view, business acumen, and record as a capable organizer who can guide the nation through complex international and economic currents.

Camp Funston Jackson Grant Harrison McKinley Roosevelt Allen Wood Gary Ind Impo Liincoln Cuba Bela

Plot alleged to target prince marriage sparks riot offices bombing

A fragment reports an alleged plot tied to a prince's marriage, with references to a bombing of foreign riot offices and tensions described by a Tokyo blog and Japanese language press. The wording is sparse and uncertain, but the gist notes plans involving Prince Li and Bar on Saito as named figures.

Baron Saito Tokioge Nippu Jiji J Guage Tok Prince Li

Austrian Cabinet Resigns in Postarmistice Move

Vienna reports the Austrian cabinet led by Dr Karl Renner resigns after armistice agreements. New government expected to be formed as the nation seeks postwar stability.

Cholera Reports Ripple Across Honolulu Kobe Dispatches

Partial OCR text notes cholera cases and dispatches reaching Kobe and Honolulu. The fragment references Nipis language publication and ongoing international health coverage.

Honolulu Kobe Acc Wa Ere

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Gar Martha Duffy Ella May Moore Newsies Newee Edington Auto Club Uncle Sam Schwarzs State Legion Penrose Bedlam Mobile Shrine Convention City Mr. Sol Lowden U. S Packers Prince Lil Vienna Austria Karl Rene Eeker Armistios
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