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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

Page

2

Labor party movement dominates convention plans

Fragmented notes describe a labor driven push around a Chicago convention, with aims to nominate a progressive candidate. Gompers camp silent on issues, while Fitzpatrick Hayes and Pell Witepatrick figure in a two convention path toward a labor aligned platform.

Politien Organized Labor United Jawor Patrick Hayes Gompers Fitzpatrick Io Labor Party Chicago Fitz Col. Ee Pell Witepatrick Hayes de Demos Labor Odelivar Democratic Party Coe Labor Party

Pare Announces Age Decision in Orleans Tieup

In New Orleans Pare reveals wage scale for metal workers carpenters and others on strike. He backs a schedule of 95 cents per hour for three months 1 per hour for the next year and final 1 per hour after that. Workers in shipyards docks and industrial canal had walked out causing a complete shutdown. The governor will render a wage scale decision after consultations with officials and reports.

Rouge Carte

Democrats Pick Delegates for Mississippi Convention

Jackson Mississippi June 16 Twenty delegates ten represent Mississippi at Ban Franciste were to be chosen at the meeting here today of the Democrats state convention Resolutions on President Wilsons attitude toward the league of Nations were expected as administration won out in county contests Leaders favored an uninstruted delegation though Cox supporters were confident a majority aligned with them Friends of former Secretary William Gibbs McAdoo were active before the convention which met at 1080 o clock

Jackson Misn Mississippi Ban .Pranciste Wilson League of Nations Cox Ohio

Denials Over Mexican Labor in Galveston Strike

In Galveston Texas on June 16 Ralph Soape secretary to Governor Hobby denied reports that Mexican laborers were being imported as strikebreakers in the Galveston Longshoremen's strike. He said on a wharf tour he found only Texas born workers and that state troops would stay at least ten days.

Galveston Texas American Federation of Labor Department of Labor Washington Ralph Soape Hobby Soape

Conditions Improve at Aviona Amid Albanian Tension

Reports from Brindisi say Aviona in Albania shows fairly satisfactory conditions. Albanian forces have not launched new attacks on Italian troops, though snipers continue firing on Italian scout patrols. Reinforcements arrive from the interior to bolster Albanian positions around Aviona.

Rome Condiziona Aviona Albania Brind Aylona

Tanlac Restores Toledo Man After Years Of Ill Health

William Huff of Garden Street Toledo Ohio testifies that Tanlac corrected indigestion rheumatism and leg swelling after Hot Springs treatment failed He reports losing 40 pounds after taking Tanlac and regaining strength appetite and energy, saying he has felt well since.

Tanlac William Huff Willyserland Automobile Company Garden Street Toledo Ohio Hot Springs Taniac

Man's Personal Life Revealed by Valet in Elwell Murder

The valet William Barnes described Elwell's routine and alleged affairs as officials investigated the early morning murder. Police seek a visitor who rang the doorbell before 7:20 a.m. and fired a shot as Elwell examined mail with a guest across from him.

Arnes Elwel Elwell Barnes Elwett

Sinn Fein councils in Ireland ignite fervor across regions

Reports from Dublin on June 116 recount sweeping enthusiasm at newly elected Sinn Fein councils in South Tipperary Garrick on Shannon and other areas. Resolutions praise the Sinn Fein parliament and the IRA, urge protection of citizens, and circulate among Europe and the United States. In Garrick, authorities burned revenue documents. 1000 pounds seized in a prior raid were returned to the Sinn Fein bank via MP BE Duggan.

Dublin Sin Fein South Tipperary Garrick-on-Shannon Sinn Fein Irish Republican Army Europe United States Garrick Council Chamber Iine BE. J. Duggan

Melba Sings to Europe by Wireless Across Britain

Mme Teslie Melba sang Tuesday from a Chelmsford room into a microphone, transmitted by wireless telephone to listeners across the British Isles and parts of Europe. Telegrams from Paris and The Hague reported the songs clearly, with many radio owners in England hearing them distinctly.

London Mme Teslie Melba N .Audence British Isles Anee Europe Daily Mail Chelmsford Rome Madris Beta Olm Paris Hague Aoa England

Naval balloon struck by lightning off Chesapeake Bay

On June 16 a naval observation balloon on the Atlantic float off the Chesapeake was struck by lightning during a sudden electrical squall. The incident occurred aboard the USS Pennsylvania via Hampton Roads, Virginia, as the balloon prepared for observations.

Pennsylvania Hampton Roads Atlantic Chesapeake Capes

Helfferich Sent to Reichstag Amid Health Reports

Berlin reports state Karl von Helfferich is sent to the Reichstag as discussions note his health and influence. Marie Heisler cites repeated coughs and throat irritation, mentioning remedies and medicines that claim relief, including Foley’s. The item reflects a period of political and medical concern in Berlin.

von Helfferich Reichstag

Marshall says Republicans less pleased with Harding nomination

San Francisco June 16 The Republican rank and file are less pleased with Senator Harding’s nomination than vice president Thomas R Marshall. He states he is not running for president and will retire from politics. He says Republicans err in assuming Harding will win and that President Wilson does not want a third term but could be elected if nominated.

San Francisco Cal Hentai Iren Goniatit T Ohio Phomes R. Marshall Harding Senator Harding

Officers Re Enlist A Non Coms In M C

June 1 report from Witton notes 106 commissioned officers of the V art Corps discharged and re enlisted as sergeants and lieutenants. Marshall criticizes lavish spending and proclaims a peace goal for Democrats at the convention while denying Irish questions and stressing law enforcement. He declines to seek the Democratic presidential nomination and says he is ready to retire from politics.

Witon Chait Marshall Peoren Senate Marshall Bryan Parker Wilson

Nicotol Tobacco Craving Cure Praised By Druggists

Advertisers claim Nicotol curbs tobacco craving with a quick effect. Drugstores in Salt Lake City and Philadelphia report strong sales and high customer satisfaction, with wholesalers supplying orders locally. The claim notes non secret, non injurious remedies and a guaranteed satisfaction promise.

Canada Grater Nicotol Ruggists Penn C Salt Lake City

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