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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1921

Page

1

Shipboard engineers to return to work after agreement

Mobile officials said marine engineers were ready to resume duties under a Washington agreement reached by shipping board representatives and unions. The notice named G Suarez as business agent, with Davison and Keene involved in processing. Other marine workers may apply for positions as crews return, and several licensed men were expected in Mobile to fill openings.

Mobile d Shipping Rd Es Davis Washington G. Suarez Busiess Lew Keene Famo Davison pPing Board Ens Lake Giltedge Lake Dun Shipping Board New Orleans Theffice Orleans Crescent Ly Mobile Loca

Notable Heist Wraps Up As Suspects Held in Chicago

June 14 Chicago police announce a $300,000 robbery on Dearborn Street is nearly solved. Bolanti a local grader, and “Big” Tophy a former legislator and Gas House Workers Union leader are in custody after $112,000 was found hidden at a relative’s home.

Chicag Bolanti Department of Justice Dearborn Street Ekelle

Plan for Opening of Gravel Pit in Glendon Alabama

Highway engineer M L submits at city board meeting a feasible plan to operate Mobile County gravel pit at Glendon. With machinery loaned by the highway department gravel can be produced for 36 cents per ton. Proposal includes engaging in clay gravel bidding to contractors for Alabama road work under state highway authority.

City Board of Revenue and Road Towers Glendon Ala Ope Mobile Engifer To Highway Department Alabama State Highway Department

MOVE SHIPPING BOARD FLEET UP TO ISLAND

The idle Shipping Board fleet will be moved upriver to Twelve Mile with Mobile River at the rear to provide a safe harbor and allow regrouping by type. Tankers tied at Mobile will remain there for the time being as plans shift following a board decision. With the Lara due soon, about 40 idle government ships will be in harbor.

Shipping Board Mobile River Elmo Davison Mobile Tampico New Orleans Lara

New Inspector for U S Service Here

Thomas W. Torrants, former federal Prohibition agent at Pensacola, arrives in Mobile to assume the post as local customs inspector, having recently accepted the position.

U. S Thomas W. Torrants Persacola Mobi Torrants

Closing exercises mark Spring Hill Jesuit college graduation

Visitors arrive for the Spring Hill Jesuit college closing ceremonies to be held Wednesday at 9 30 in the Battle House auditorium. Thirteen graduates receive diplomas and degrees with Rev Father J C Kearns giving the address.

Spring Hill Howard Mahorner Matthias Mahorner Rawdon Blankenstein Natchez Miss Howard Mahomer Mobile Edward Murray Charles Street Laurel Charles Wilford Guatemala City Guatemala Henry A. Byrne Edmund Castagnos Donaldsonville Henry Frautt Sumner Matthew J. Lawler Tulminville Ala Matthias Mahomer, Jr Frank McKenna Tyler Texas George Rodrigue Paincourtville Elmer L. Lions la Place Spring Hill High School Father Kearns Charles McKeown Richard B. Walsh Beridon Joaquin Ian Edward A. Sllein Albert J Joseph M. Druban Charles F. Ferriday Philip H. Gilbert, Jr Daniel E. Hardie Carl C. Hartwell George L. Kaiser Joseph M. Lester Charlies F. Levert Charles A. Marston Hugh G. Mulherin John H. McAtée Charles W. Mclown Felix A. McKinnon Joseph C. Otto Oliver Provosty Patrick H. Rice, Jr Francis Schmidt Samuel O. Starke, Jr Joseph P. Brown Thomas B. Christian, Jr Randolph Cos‘o B. Gianotti Joseph Consoulin, Jr Holt T. Harrison Harley J. Jones George J. Reynaud Herbert J. Fitvers Jewell S. Simmons Augustus D. Toblin, Jr Sidney V. Vega Maunsell J

Parking Ban Proposed on North St Francis Street

An ordinance to prohibit automobile parking on the north side of St Francis Street between Conception and Joachim streets was introduced at the city commission meeting but deferred to the next session. Mayor Harry Pillans presided as Commissioner Crawford attended. The May health officer report showed 94 deaths and 115 births with 57 and 73 colored respectively. 43 infectious disease cases including 38 smallpox with 2 smallpox deaths, typhoid, diphtheria, and measles cases noted. Waterworks reported 19 740.98 in collections and 9 435.89 excess. monthly pumpage 323 166 600 and daily 10 424 699. Weights and measures inspector logged nine scales correct 18 scales weighed same 16 gasoline and eight oil pumps inspected correct 53 stores visited 165 packages reweighed correct 36 ice deliveries reweighed correct six complaints investigated eight coal loads reweighed with 12 collected in fees.

City Commission St. Francis Street Conception Joachim Streets Harry Pillans George E. Crawford Florence Crittenden Inspector of Weights Aeenna

Army Man Leads Minneapolis Vote In City Election

Col George E. Leach commander of the 151 field artillery Rainbow division leads Minneapolis mayoral race with about 6 000 votes over former socialist mayor Thomas Van Lear after preliminary returns from 180 of 273 precincts. Van Lear supporters say late counts may narrow the gap.

Minneapolis Minn George E. Leach 151 Field Artillery Thomas van Lear van Lear Leach Sasipana van Leach

No definite proposal on riverfront transfer to state

The Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad faced delays as the State Harbor Commission postponed a final decision on turning over its riverfront property to the state for terminal development. President I. B. Tigrett was urged to obtain a definite proposal from directors before the harbor board would act.

I. B. Tigrett Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad State Harbor Commission Mr. Tigrett Harbor Board Harbor Commission Tigrett Alabama Congress Fort Morgan Nirance Mobile Alabama Dry Docks Company Kelly Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company H. K. Milner Birmingham Frank G. Blair Tuscaloosa W. C. Agee Selma Harry T. Hartwell

Sunday Excursions to Coast Resume From Mobile

The Louisville and Nashville railroad announces summer trips from Mobile to the Mississippi gulf coast. Bay St. Louis is the terminus with a $2 round trip fare. Schedule: depart Mobile 7:30 a.m. arrive Bay St. Louis 10:30 a.m. Return Bay St. Louis 5:30 a.m. arrive Mobile 8:30 p.m. Other routes include Irvington and St Elmo at $1.35 and Grand Bay to Fountainbleau at $1.65.

Mobile Mississippi Gulf Coast Louisville and Nashville Bay St. Louis Miss Irvington St. Elmo Grand Bay Fountainbleau Ocean Springs

Professor Young of Miami U Dismissed

Dr Archer Everett Young mathematics professor and dean of the Miami university junior college was dismissed by the board of directors after a student mass meeting urged his resignation. He was given leave of absence until the end of the current school year.

Oxford, O Archer Everett Young Junior College Miami University Young Miami Board of Trustees Dr. Young

Three Elements in Ship Strike Agree

Officials of the Shipping Board the Labor Department and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association prepared to sign an accord ending a phase of the marine workers strike. The agreement cuts wages 16 percent and eliminates overtime until April 30 1922, with further talks urged for firemen cooks and radio operators.

Washington Shipping Board Labor Department Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Davis

Honduras Grants General Amnesty to Exiles

The Honduran government issued a general amnesty decree allowing exiles to return at any time with government protection guarantees, announced by the Honduran legation in Washington.

Washington Honduras Honduras Legation

Being Husband to Police Woman Not Simpliest of Lives

Birmingham report details the case of Mrs. Hernda Newsome, the city's only female officer, whose husband testified to assisting in an arrest of R. L. Payne and Joe Armstrong. The pair faced charges of disorderly conduct resisting an officer and driving while intoxicated after refusing to be arrested by a woman. The husband suffered injuries while aiding his wife and has since nursed bruises and cuts.

Birmingham Hernda Newsome Newsome R. L. Payne Joe Armstrong

Death Penalty Urged For All Kidnappers

New York June 14. Frederick J. Sullivan assistant district attorney urged the death penalty for all convicted kidnappers nationwide citing the kidnapping and drowning of five year old Giuseppe Varotta. He seeks first degree murder indictments against five Sicilian black handers held on 100000 bail each and asked for cross city cooperation to suppress blackhand nests. The terrorism among Italians is high and many kidnapping cases go unreported.

New York United States Frederick J. Sullivan Sullivan Giseppe Varotta Varotta

Flag Day Program Set for Bienville Square Afternoon

Three D A R chapters, the American Legion and Boy Scouts join Fort Morgan soldiers and local citizens for a Flag Day event at 5 30 this afternoon in Bienville Square. A band concert national songs address by R V Taylor flag tribute by Captain Leon Schwarz and the Creed recital conclude a program expected to last about 90 minutes.

American Legion Boy Scouts Fort Morgan Bienville Square R. V. Taylor Leon Schwarz Dunbar H. Ogden United States of America

One Bandit Shot and Captured in Kansas City Shootout

In a noon street battle in Kansas City Missouri one bandit was killed and another captured in the business district. E A Prosser manager of the Chillicothe Missouri livestock exchange was struck by a stray bullet as hundreds of bystanders fled from office buildings during the lunch hour and bullets whizzed by.

Kansas City E. A. Prosser Chillicothe

Coal Association vows to oppose government probe

The American Wholesale Coal Association announced it will fight the Frelinghuysen bill aimed at forcing the coal industry to provide the government with production and cost statistics. The move was disclosed in Washington on June 14.

Washington American Wholesale Coal Association Frelinghuysen

New lead in Kaber case as police seek unknown man

Cleveland police search for a man not named in the Kaber inquiry who may shed light on an alleged attempt to kill Daniel F. Kaber a year before his murder on July 18, 1919. A woman reportedly supplied details of Mrs. Kaber hiring an assassin and of Marian McArdle signaling when the coast was clear. Investigators also recovered silverware stolen the night of the murder, tied to Mrs. Kaber’s claim that finding the thief would reveal the killer.

Cleveland Ohio Kaber Daniel F. Kaber Hat Stanton

Indictment Narrowed in Cleveland Murder Case

The Cleveland murder mystery saw an indictment for theft of a first degree murder against Mrs Eminia Colavito a midwife once arrested in Sandusky. Also revealed were attempts to claim a 2500 dollar reward by killers who stabbed Kaber 24 times. Other defendants include Eva Catherine Kaber Mary Brickel and Marian McArdle.

Cleveland Eminia Colavito Sandusky Kaber Eva Catherine Kaber Mary Brickel Marian McArdle Mrs. Colavito

Senate's Peace Act vote leaves path to compromise unclear

Washington June 14 The senate faces an unsettled decision on whether to adopt the Porter peace resolution as a substitute for the Knox resolution. If rejected, a conference would be required, likely delaying a speedy accord. The Porter measure passed 305 to 61 with 49 Democrats and the Republicans voting yes. only one Republican opposed.

Washington Senate House Qu Nu Congress Germany Austria-Hungary

Standard Cuts Oil Price at Wells

Pittsburgh June 14. The Joseph Seep agency Standard Oil buyers announce a price cut of 26 cents per barrel on the six top grades effective at 1 o’clock. New prices: Pennsylvania 2.75 Corning 1.65 Calell 1.56 Somerset heavy 1.25 Somerset light 1.55 Ragland 1. The Pennsylvania crude price today is the lowest since 1916.

Pittsburgh Joseph Seep Standard Oil Buyers Pennsylvania Corning CaLell Somerset Heavy Somerset Light Ragland

Lake City appeal seeks state aid after flood breaches

An urgent plea to Governor Shoup arrived from Lake City Colorado as floodwaters threaten destruction. Bridges and highways are washed out hindering communication, requiring state highway department assistance before outside contact can be made. Lake City lies in Hinsdale County in the southwest.

Denver Col Shoup Lake City State Highway Department Hinsdale County Colorado

Six Die in Oklahoma Storm in Sayre Region

Six persons were reported dead as a cloudburst struck western Oklahoma. Rescue parties departed Sayre as floods receded and workers began assessing the stricken area. Local authorities said the loss of life was confirmed today.

Oklahoma Sayre Okla

American Legion Names Successor to F. W. Galbraith

John G. Emory of Grand Rapids Mich was elected national commander of the American Legion by acclamation after Frederik W Galbraith died in an automobile accident in Indianapolis. Emory previously served as one of five national vice commanders.

Indianapolis Ind John G. Emory Grand Rapids Mich American Legion Legion Frederik W. Galbraith

Georgia Claims Early Anaesthesia Pioneer Status

Athens June 14. Reports say Dr. Long of Georgia first used ether anesthesia for a surgical operation on March 30, 1842, four years before other records. A bronze memorial honors Dr. Long alongside a tribute to late Georgia football star von Gamon, with joint memorials by University of Virginia and Georgia.

Athens Long von Gamon Georgia Virginia Brisbane Park University of Virginia University of Georgia

Teachers Defend Bathing Habits At Morrisville

Morrisville Pa June 14. Teachers deny claims of poor bathing before school and declare they bathe regularly. They demand a public apology from Mrs Hugh Erwin vice president of the Child Welfare Association, while she stands firm. School directors seek to ignore the incident.

Mowrisville Morrisville Hugh Erwin Child Welfare Association Erwin

Casey Jones to Face Murder Trial in Mississippi

Casey E. Jones, indicted by a Harrison County grand jury, will go to trial for the murder of Mrs. J. S. Mosely in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Mosely, shot in her home weeks earlier, died Friday after lingering in a paralytic state, as police accuse Jones. A mob attempted to seize him from the jail hospital but was thwarted by Methodist preacher G. S. Harmon.

Hattiesburg Miss Casey E. Jones J. 5S Mosely Jones

Minority Good Road Report Forthcoming

Southern Democrats draft a minority report on the Townsend good roads bill. It would create a federal highway commission to supervise $100,000,000 in federal road funds apportioned among the states and outline interstate and intrastate spending divisions.

Washington Senate Federal Highway Commission

Tim Murphy Linked to Dearborn Street Mail Robbery

Chicago police and postal inspectors disclosed that Timothy J Murphy a union leader and former official faced charges in a $350000 rail mail robbery at Dearborn Street. Investigators said bonds and cash valued at hundreds of thousands were found at a relative’s home and that Ralph Teter confessed receiving a portion of the loot.

Chicago Timothy J Big Tim Murphy Gas House Workers Leaner Dearborn Street Railroad Diggs Ralph Monet Railroad Dearborn Street Teter Dearborn Dees Philman Liberty

Mine Operators to Aid Investigation

Washington reports that Williamson County coal operators will aid the investigation of the miners strike. Harry Olmstead, chairman of the Williamson Opclation labor committee, said operators support the Johnson resolution and are in contact with Mine Workers of America officials regarding the push to block ongoing salts.

Washington Tors Williamson Harry Rtea Tee Johnson Waslington Olmetead

Man Convicted Killer Decker Sentenced to Life in Indiana

In Warsaw Indiana on June 14 Wis Decker convicted of murder Leroy Lovett will be sent to the state prison today to begin a life term. Circuit court overruled a motion and Decker told the court he would fulfill the sentence with no further remarks.

Warsaw Ind Wis Decker Leroy Lovett Theddiana State Prison Rouse Royte Decker

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