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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

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Alabama Pharmaceutical Association Opens Convention at Cawthon Hotel

More than 150 druggists from across the state attend the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association convention opening at the Cawthon Hotel. Key topics include enforcing pharmacy laws, recognizing military rank for pharmacists, and taxation. A luncheon at the Mobile area fishing exhibit and a Bay of Battlesout trip are planned, with officers to be elected Thursday morning.

Ctio Alabama Hseutical ’ Association Cawthon Hotel Army Navy John W. Lips Ae ‘L. Nelson Mobile Genairman Alba Ehib Doge Battle House

Mrs. Elizabeth Rabby Dies in Mobile After 25 Years

Mrs. Elizabeth Rabby 74 widow of erry Rabby died at 12:30 PM at home 57 iné street Mobile. She survived by daughter Addie Rabby two sons J Ann Rabby and W Rabby and Edward D Laurendine tax assessor plus two sisters Josephine Crenshaw and Mrs Belle Bosarge and other relatives. Burial planned in Bayou La Batre after services at Catholic church there.

Elizabeth Rabby Erry Rabby Charles Oliver Rabby Rabby Roche & Ike Bayou la ‘Batre Atholic Church Desased Addie J. Ann@ Rabby W. Rabby Edward D. Laurendine State Josephine Crenshaw Mobile Mrrs Belle Bosarge Bayou la Bayou la Batre

Calvert Woman Dies on Southern Train

Mrs Mary L Wilkin 67 of Calvert Ala died suddenly while en route to her home yesterday afternoon after visiting her daughter. She was the wife of Dan Wilkin a well known Sw northern county resident and her husband survives with a large connection.

Mary L. Wilkin Calvert Ala Southern Rmoon Py Roche & Burke Wilkinon M. Webb Dan Sworthern

Naval Reservist to Finish Term in Navy

0 B Hicks at Walker Springs leaves for Birmingham to complete his term in the regular navy after accepting inducements for reserve men to serve out their time. He boards the train today for the mobile station.

B. Hicks Walker, Springs Mobile Birmingham Hicks

Robt Lee Bullard Post 49 VFW Meets Tonight

An important meeting of the Rob ert Lee Bullard Post No. 49 Veterans of Foreign Wars is called for 8 o'clock in the Armory. All-new members and others are urged to attend to discuss matters.

Robrt Lee Bullard Veterans of Foreign Wars Armory

Wall Street Opens Firm as Pools Hold Steels and Chemicals

New York trading at the open shows continued pool activity in selective issues led by steels, equipment and chemicals. Crucible dipped briefly then rose, Barrett extended its gains, General Chemical advanced, and rail shares led by Northern Pacific and Union Pacific.

New York Crucible Barrett Ralls Northern Pacific Union Pacific Eee

Cotton Opens Firm After Early Drop in New Orleans Trade

In New Orleans on June 16 the cotton market fell briefly at opening before firming as heat worries weighed on crops. By the end of the first hour July futures rose to around 38.02, after trading between 37.85 and 38.02, about 12 to 22 points above yesterday's close.

Cotton Firmer New Orleans Ito

Cotton futures open steady on New Orleans and New York markets

Cotton futures opened steady with July at 87.88 in New Orleans and 87.95 in New York. October quotes ran 34.67 and 34.90, with December at 33.67 and March around 32.43 to 32.5 as trading began.

New Orleans New York

Automobile Club Members and Their Courtroom Fines

In court today Charles Seaton, a negro taxicab operator, faced a $10 fine for making unnecessary noises with an auto horn. Attorney Carl McMahon testified Seaton used a horn while driving over time on St Joseph. Chief O Shaughnessy said Seaton drove a Hudson with a license to another make. Seaton also faced a charge of operating an auto without license. A Bates acquitted for speeding on Broad Street past Conti, claiming arresting motorcycle could not catch him at 23 mph. Dominick Levene and J P Cashe, fined $10 each for speeding on Government Street over fifteen mph.

Charles Seatfithes Carl ‘McMahon Club Seaton St. Joseph Sean Essay O’shaughnessy Dominick Levene J. P. Cashe

Kiwanis Club Members Visit Fort Organ All Day

About 300 Mobile Kiwanis Club members aboard the government steamer Holabird departed for Fort Organ at the Mobile Bay mouth. They will be guests of Lieut Col Louis D at the fort for an all day visit featuring a baseball game against the fort soldiers.

Mobile Kiwanis Club Holabird Fort Organ Mobile Bay Louis D

Postmaster Exam Set for Fort Morgan in Mobile

An examination for the Fort Morgan postmaster position will be held in Mobile on July 14 by the civil service commission. The office pays $1400 annually. Applicants must live within the delivery area and be 21 to 65 years old. Further details available from the Mobile post office civil service secretary.

Fort Morgan Mobile Civil Service Commission Mobile _post office

Dairyman Pleads Guilty Over Watered Milk Case

W. H. Hill a dairyman pleaded guilty in recorder's court to having watered milk and was fined $10 or ten days. Officials from the meat and milk inspection department say this is the first guilty plea under Milk ordinances violations.

W. HH. Hill Recorder’s Court Meat and Milk Inspection Department The Board of Health

Peach shower hits Royal street as runaway horse damages wagon

A horse owned by Freddie Stoadus bolted near the Southern market on Royal street, scattering peaches across the roadway. The frightened horse collided with a wagon and an automobile driven by Deputy G. L. Gonag while heading toward Ames street fjord, causing damage to the car.

Royal Street Freddie Stoadus Ames Street Market Place G. L. Gonagjue

New Revolt Fears Rise In Mexico Amid Cuts

Travelers report Mexico faces another revolution as General Calles plans to halve the army. Discharged officers and veterans warn they will resist. possible U S cooperation seen as necessary. Mexico needs about 250 million to resume debt payments and offset revolutionary damages. A bankers conference may chart rebuilding steps.

Laredo Tex Mexico P. Elias Calles Mexico City Xeoldi Io Ree Tee States Rees O Wees United States Treasury Department

Johnson urged to run as independent in presidential race

In Sportland Oregon on June 16 a petition signed by over 5000 Johnson supporters asks Hiram Johnson to reject the Chicago Republican platform and declare as an independent candidate for president. A telegram from William P. Adams of Sportland was sent to Johnson.

Sportland Ore Hiram Johnson Chicago Johnson William P. Adams

New York Bakery Robbed in Daylight

Four masked men robbed a New York bakery in daylight as Stephen Murray, his wife, and an employee were held at gunpoint. Mrs. Murray tackled a bandit while one shot hit Murray in the foot. robbers escaped with 200 dollars.

New York Stephen Murray

Taylor elected chair of maritime bureau at chamber meeting

James 8. Taylor of R. V. and J. S Taylor was elected chairman of the maritime bureau of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting held yesterday to adopt a constitution and by laws. John H. Vena was named vice chairman and A. Fenimore secretary and treasurer. The executive committee includes B. DeBois, James Coleman, T. C. Thomson, J. B. Waterman and V. S. Hurlbert.

James 8. Taylor R. V J. S Taylor Maritime Bureau Chamber of Commerce John H. Vena A. ‘Fenimoré Treasur B. ¥. DeBois James Coleman T. C. Thomson J.B. Waterman V. 8. Hurlbert Non Blanc Spencer Tallmadge

Police officer and fireman resign from force

The police chief announced multiple resignations including officer Clyne Rayford and a fireman amid a shakeup. Details are sparse as the force reports the departures and notes reassignments may follow.

Norwegian Cabinet Resigns Over Expenditures

June 16 report from Christiana says Premier Knudsen's cabinet resigns amid discontent with government spending. Dr Halversen, Conservative leader in the Storthing, is expected to form a new ministry.

London Gian Knudsen Christiana Halversen Storthingen

Prohibitionists Plan Dry Platform At San Francisco

Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League said prohibition advocates will urge the Democratic National Convention to adopt a strict enforcement plank for the 18th amendment and enforcement act. He claimed Governor Cox of Ohio opposes national prohibition and would hinder enforcement. Bryan would support the plank if adopted, Wheeler said.

Washington San Francisco Cox Oho Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Resolutions Committee Chicago Wheeler Bryan

Woman Shot in Auto Near Camp Grant

Mrs Lucille Moss wife of Captain Moss was killed when a shot fired from a motor party near Camp Grant struck her as she slept in a car. Five soldiers were sought as investigators deemed the shooting accidental after a misfire. Captain Moss drove to base hospital but she died shortly after arrival.

Camp Grant Sere Lucille Mons Moss

Caruso's Chauffeur Jailed Out On Bond

George Fitzgerald, chauffeur for Enrico Caruso, was arrested in the inquiry into a robbery of $400,000 worth of ewers from the Caruso home and charged with carrying concealed weapons. He was released on $1,000 bail supplied by the Caruso estate gardener, with a John Doe inquiry scheduled for Friday.

New York George Fitzgerald Enrico Caruso Caruso Fitzgerald John Doe Liberty

Dartmouth Senior Shot Dead in His Room at Fraternity House

Henry E. Maroney a Dartmouth College senior from West Medford Massachusetts was shot and killed in his room at the Theta Delta Chi fraternity house in Hanover New Hampshire early today. County officers aided by students hunted for Robert Meade of Minneapolis a student said to have been with Maroney and who vanished after the shooting.

Hanover N. H Henry E. Maroney West Medford Mass Dartmouth College Théta Delta Chi Robert Meade Minneapolis Maroney

Students Cavalry Camp Ready to Open in Chattanooga

Captain Carl H. Muller and officers arrived to run a ten student cavalry training camp at Chattanooga Tennessee with around 150 students expected, and all preparations complete for the opening session tomorrow morning.

Chattanooga Tenn Carl H. Muller Cavalry Training Camp

Carranza Follower Leaves Mexico Under Political Strain

General Aguilar senior governor of Vera Cruz and Carranza son in law said the current political situation forced him to depart the country from Mexico City on June 16.

Mexico City General Aguilar Vera Cruz Carranza

Poles Destroy Six Russian Divisions Report

Warsaw dispatches report six Russian divisions destroyed by Polish forces between the Dvina and Beresina rivers. The front notes indicate heavy fighting and explicit attrition as of today.

Warsaw Dvina Beresina War Office

Fire devastates fourteen buildings in Rockland

A massive blaze swept Rockland Maine destroying fourteen buildings including a warehouse and several shops. Authorities report fire consumption began late afternoon and involved at least £000 worth of automobiles damaged or destroyed. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the flames through the night.

Rockland Chen

Turkiye Pagt Wakes A Zone of Straits

Washington June 16. Limited internationalization of the port of Constantinople and its inclusion within the zone of the straits is provided for in provisional Turkish treaty terms. An inter allied commission will govern a broad zone with its own budget and near-sovereign authority, overseeing the Dardanelles Marmora and Bosphorus open to all vessels in peace and war with restrictions on belligerent activities and fortifications within the zone.

Washington Associated ‘Preag Constantinople Ite Straits Inter-Alled Commission of Control Atraita Europe Ae League of Nations Coe Dardanelles Allipoli Pen Turk England Inter-Allied Commission Sea of Marmora Bosphorus League of Nations Greece Turkey

Tennessee River Improvement Association Meeting Set in Florence

Florence was chosen as the site for the 1921 meeting of the Tennessee River Improvement Association. The business session occurred in Knoxville with plans for an inspection of Wilson Dam to be conducted by the United States Army engineers in charge in the spring.

Knoxville Tenn Florence Ala Tennessee River Improvement Assocation Wilson Dam United States ‘Army‘ Engineers

Census reveals 1920 population shifts in several cities

Preliminary census figures show Columbus Ohio at 237,031 with a 30.1 percent rise since 1910, and notable increases in Lawrence Massachusetts, Independence Missouri, Ashland Kentucky, and Lincounty Nebraska. Concurrent dispatch notes Changsha Hu Nan occupied by Southern Chinese troops and Giolitti's cabinet taking office oath in Rome.

Washington Census Bureau Columbus Ohio Lawrence Mase Independence Ashland Lincounty Neb South China HU Nan Peking Chang Sha Seng Kiang Giolitti

Democrats Weigh Woman Vice Presidential Boom

San Francisco June 16. Debate over a woman running as Democratic vice president unfolds at the national convention. Annette Adams of San Diego and other prominent women are touted as possible nominees while delegates arrive, with several states featuring women on delegations and alternates.

Ellen H. Martin Saas Gore Annette A. Adams San Drey United States Eine United States District Northern Eee Adams Saan Cag New York Os Tammany Cnietiain Bass SoMa Éonterica Sonsemeter Chi

Battles Reading Many Countries Of 2 Continents

An article reports on wartime actions across Europe and Asia. General Wrangle’s forces advance along the Dneiper, claiming territory comparable to twice Crimea, while Turkish rebels in Anatolia clash with French forces. Greek troops engage Turkish bands in Thrace as Albanian nationalists mobilize against Italy. Proclamations threaten Turkish rebels with death if captured.

Wrangle Thrace Rome Epoca Albania

Banks deny city loan in Chicago bankruptcy threat

James B. Porgan, head of the Chicago clearing house, says banks refused a $15,090,900 city loan and will not lend more at this time. He blames the banks urge to delay improvement projects until financing is opportune and warns Chicago faces bankruptcy before year end.

Chicago James B. Forgan Chicago Clearing House Today Porgan

Pocket Veto Bills Listed Under Wilson Palmer Ruling

Washington June 16. A list of all bills signed by President Wilson under General Palmer's ruling that the pocket veto is invalid will be made public. The White House announced the release includes water power and other wartime repeal bills affected by the attorney general's opinion.

Washington Wilson Palmer White House Bhia

Pistol Battle Foiled Bank Robbery in Chicago

Four or five bandits attempted to rob the Dressel and Savings Bank in Chicago. They fired on officers and a theater owner A D Roa was killed, Policeman Fred Bri survived after exchanging fire. Bandits fled on motorcycles pursued by police along the city streets.

Chicago Dressel Cial Savings Bank A. D Roa Fred Bri Roullin Etty Ndt

Belgrade Rejects Autonomy for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Belgrade reports that the government of Yugoslavia has decided to refuse autonomy for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The region will be governed directly from Belgrade as of June 16.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgrade Jugo-Slavia

Americans Safe From Bolshevik Threat in Kiev Sector

June 14 dispatch from Warsaw reports two aviators of the 3 squadron air force, Leutnant Crawford of Wilmington and Des Geaptain Merion-Cooper of Hackville, Delaware, escaped Soviet forces after their planes were harried by Bolsheviki cavalry. They landed, were found, and fled into a field as Cossacks closed in.

Warsaw Kiev Air Force Ime Bolsh Leutnant Crawford Wilmington Des Geaptain Merion - Cooper Ofackville Gamal Budeney Ing Cossacks

Eight Hurt in Worcester Train Collisionheadline

Eight persons were injured when an eastbound train crashed into another near Lake Paris four miles from Worcester last night. Police Chief Martin O'Brien and two detectives led the investigation.

Worcester Mass Lunes Boston Albany Lake Paris Martin O’brien Police Department

Berlin Newspapers Report Election Outcome Abroad

Berlin papers comment on the U S Democratic convention in Chicago and say the result would not affect Germany. The Tageblatt notes the election slips into uncertainty and treats it as an international matter.

Berlin Ing Germany Tageblatt Chicago Sischere Tube

Davis Not Averse, He Says In London

In London American Ambassador Davis stated he would not seek the Democratic nomination for president, but would not refuse if urged to run. He emphasized willingness to serve if called.

Davis London W. Davis

President calls for new elections in Austria amid deadlock

Vienna reports June 16 that the President asked the Chancellor to send bills immediately to resolve a parliamentary tie. The assembly faces a deadlock as calls for reform grow.

Vienna

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NAVAL Wall Street Automobile Club Fort Dairyman Negro Box Calles J. S. Taylor Heals Maritime Bureau Clyne Rayford Erro Foe Gotham Frisco Bond Dartmouth Tennessee River Association Census Nitti Austria
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