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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1920

Page

2

Sanctuary For Elwell's Slayer Mentioned In Interview

The document recounts a Premier Royd on Wednesday testifying before the League to Abolish ows. A deputation sought comfort while discussions touched on possible but impracticable powers and limited prospects for US led negotiations.

Don Sune Royd Oe League Ows Butzon Russia Poland Sentest Wilson Toran United States Troyd ‘George Yas Pynce Sebauld

Mosby Statue Unveiled in Warrenton Virginia

A marble statue of Colonel John S. Mosby of the Confederate Rangers was unveiled in Warrenton Virginia today. The fund came from across the South after Mosby’s death four years ago and honors his leadership in the cavalry. He opposed General Grant in later years and supported Grant’s presidency.

Warrenton Johnson Mosby Rangers Confederwy Coronel Mosby Memorial Gay Army Conféder Grant Cole “Mosby Mosby Presidency

Comforts of Civil War Now to Be Had in China

A Japanese language dispatch reports three Canton troops fired on the Japanese warship Fuemimi, which returned the fire. Dozens of casualties and continued fighting are implied as the prompt notes ongoing hostilities in Chinese theaters.

China Hangsal Canton Fuemimi

Reed West seeks renomination as Kansas City delegate

The fifth district delegation to the Democratic state convention in Kansas City met to consider replacing Senator James A. Reed as the district's candidate for the national convention. Reed’s name was previously submitted in Joplin but rejected amid floor fights, and the district was asked to name another delegate. Reed supporters urged his re election and left the dispute to the state convention.

Kansas City James A. Ie San Fra Reed Joplin

New York Evening Post Increases Price to Three Cents

The New York Evening Post plans a three cent afternoon price increase starting Monday, reducing the number of 2-cent papers in the city. The move tightens competition among New York papers as circulation strategies shift.

New York Evening Post

May Select Pani for American Post

Mexico City reports minister Alberto Pani to France is eyed as ambassador to the United States. Excelsior notes the plan as of today with official confirmation pending.

Pani American Post Mexico City Alberto W, Pani France States Excelsior

Georgia farmer credits Tanlac for full recovery on farm

A Villa Rica farmer Bert H Cooper testifies Tanlac restored his health after fourteen weeks illness. He says after three bottles he returned to full work, eats hearty, his nerves steadied, and he feels like a sixteen year old. He endorses Tanlac to others as the greatest medicine.

Villa Rica Georgia Bert H. Cooper Arthur Henslee Tanlac Earth

ALL WORK AND NO COMFORT DRIVING GIRLS OFF FARMS

An article on a United States farm home survey directed by Florence Ward cites long farm women hours 11.3 annually 13.12 in summer and a lack of vacations as reasons farm life drives women toward city life. The piece notes early rising 5 am limited water access kerosene lamps washing sewing and other chores as factors shaping rural life.

International News United Statent of Alture Florence E. Ward Miss Ward

Acknowledgement of Thedford’s Black Draught Endorsements

Houston resident Mr J A Trenor extols Thedford’s Black Draught as superior liver medicine. He cites relief from headaches stomach issues and torpid liver noting it is gentle on the bowels and aids digestion. The ad urges buyers to insist on genuine Black-Draught and to seek instant directions at the druggist.

Houston Misa J. A. Trenor Thedford Thenor Jene

Mystery remains as Elwell shooting case drags on

District Attorney Swann said the Elwell shooting at 244 Westentieth Street remains unsolved with several names withheld. Investigators seek the identity of a woman connected to the case, possibly Miss Wilson, known to Marie Larsen, Elwell's housekeeper, while phone records show calls from a woman hours before the slaying.

New York Nves Rm Poe Elwell SwAfin Miss Wilson Marie Larsen Elwell’ Usekeeper Joseph B. Elwell Westentieth Street Swann Joyce De—S Mrs. Larsen

Rural home labor and farming women’s load analyzed

The article notes 56 percent of work done by farm families, 94 percent provide bread, and 60 percent churn. Women care for 81 percent of poultry flocks, a fourth help feed and bed livestock, and 24 percent spend over six weeks yearly on field tasks in addition to family duties. It argues planning and modern farm home equipment could reduce hours and relieve labor, boosting contentment.

Miss Ward Miglard

Broken Doses and Smuggled Hooch Seized in NYC Raid

Prohibition agents seized three bottles of Patrick Maloney's bate in New York City claiming the hooch smelled of cellar air. A sailor named John Wood allegedly placed a cigarette in a baby’s mouth, reportedly saying such acts occur in his home state.

New York Prohibition Patrick Maloney Maloce South Carolina John Wood Nelson

Ambassadors Back Early Enforcement of Austrian Treaty

The council of ambassadors urged immediate effectuation of the St Germain treaty with Austria to curb hardships from current uncertainty. They also approved sending a note to Germany protesting commercial discriminations in dealings with other nations.

Paris Council of Ambassadors Treaty of St. Germain Austria Germany

Renewal of Havana Harbor Tieup Seen

June 19 Havana reports long standing differences between harbor unions and the Association of Commerce and Industry over delegate recognition at docks. The harbor federation declares it will use every available means of proletarian warfare until its rights are vindicated and will break off relations with the employer group unless a solution is reached within days.

Haviana Federated Association of Commerce and Industy Harbor Federation Association of Commerce and Industry

Suicide of Gotham man shocks New York family

Henry Humphrey Parsons a 30 year old Yale graduate and member of a prominent New York family was found dead in his aunt's bathroom. Authorities believed he shot himself after a deep facial wound suggested he had returned home and killed himself. Parsons was formerly connected with the law firm Root Clark Buckner and Lowland.

New York Henry Humphrey Parsons Parsons Root, Clark, Buckner and Lowland Yale

Organized labor outlines vast program at convention

The federation’s 586 delegates adopted a sweeping plan charging autocracy in industry and urging the open shop fight, wage gains, six hour day if needed, worker management rights, and arbitration support. They pledge non interference with politics, condemn profiteers, and back labor’s six principles and a peace treaty. Jacob Fischer defeated William H. Johnston for vice presidency as others were re elected. The council must build 100 percent steelworker organization, organize 2,000,000 white collar workers, mobilize women’s unions, support labor longshoremen, and back a non partisan drive to elect congress friendly to workers.

Aferican Federation of Ecks Conbmx Roeey Qhabor Mexico Gompers Federation Aor New York Atlantic Gulf Congress

Kiwanis Elect Barnett President At Convention

J. Mercer Barnett of Birmingham Alabama was elected president of the International Association of Kiwanis at the annual convention closing session. Cleveland was chosen as next year’s convention site.

Rockford Lik

Nurses Eligible for the Victoria Cross

London reports a new royal warrant will allow women in nursing and other roles under national defence to receive the Victoria Cross, previously awarded only to men. The change broadens eligibility across services and emphasizes recognition for frontline women.

London

American War Orphans Parade in Paris July Fourth Review

The 4006th Bremen war orphans, wholly supported by America, will parade in review on July 4 before Ambassador Hugh C. Wallace and French officials at the Place de la Concorde. They will visit Lafayette’s tomb and lay a wreath in gratitude for American aid and war work.

Bremen America Hugh C. Wallace Place de la Concordé Picious Cemetery Lafayette

European powers brace for Boulogne conference tension rises

London editors warn Europe on edge of war as Boulogne talks bring focus to Turkey agitation in Anatolia and allied strains. Reports suggest Britain and France dispute German indemnity share while Italy seeks compensation amid delicate arrangements.

London Turkey Germany Poland Anatolia Great Britain France Italy

Afghans Mobilizing on Indian Frontier

A Moscow wireless dispatch reports Afghan troops concentrating at the Indian Afghan frontier to strike at Britain in India.

London Moscow India

Atlanta Prison Escape Plot Crumbles as Fugitives Named

Jacksonville police identify two escapees from Alcatraz era federal penitentiary after attempted to saw their way out of the Atlanta city jail. John Duffy alias Frank Wood and Richard Dodge alias Henry Roberts admit identity when shown photos. They were arrested as suspicious characters and nearly fled before the plot was uncovered.

Jacksonville Fla Liberty John Duffy Frank Wood Richard Dodge Henry Roberts al- Bath

Escapees From Atlanta Prison Net Two More Captures

Atlanta report says John Duffy and Richard Dodge were captured in Jacksonville, Florida, bringing to five the number of eight escapees recaptured. Three prisoners were caught before dark on the day of the break and two more later. three remain at large. Duffy, from Cedar Rapids Indiana, serves eight years for interstate commerce law violations. Dodge, formerly a soldier from Boston, serves five years.

Atlanta John Duffy Richard Dodge Jacksonville Fla Duffy Cedar Rapids Dodge Boston Mass

Portuguese Cabinet Offers Resignation

Lisbon June 19 Premier Ramos Preto presented the cabinet’s resignation at the conclusion of today’s chamber of deputies sitting.

Lisbon Ramos Preto Chamber of Deputies

Freckle and Tan Lotion From Lemons and Orchard White

A simple home remedy combines two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of a gentle lotion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and achieve clear rosy skin at minimal cost.

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Foman Mys George Colby Lord Curzon Sar State Bainbridge Colby Senate House of Lords Will N. Y. Evening Post EELS Georgia Farmer Tanlacop Mobile Broad Street Methodist Church G.C. Simpson Our Rose Barnes Geo. F. Jacobson, JR U. S Harry L. Rogers Mississippi Turfman Havana Harbor Marie Hinsler Freee Hlungs, A Jr Montreal Kiwanians Barnett Ce Orphans American Wards Europe George Miller Wil Hythe McDonald Willa S. E. Cor St. Francis and St. Joseph Streets Dauphin Street Michigan Avenue Utes Autoceek Geenee
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