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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1920

Page

1

Conference for Alabama school officials at Cawthon Hotel

A regional conference of city and county superintendents will convene at the Cawthon Hotel on Friday to discuss additional state education funding and a uniform school census plan. Attendees include officials from Mobile, Octav, Washington, Baldwin, Montclair, and Escambia counties plus southern district boards. The meeting opens at 9 a.m.

Mobile Octaw Washington Baldwin Mont Clarke Escambia Dowell Alabama Quesar Wthon Mocogunty

Cotton Fluctuations Mark Open as Markets Show gains

New York and New Orleans reports describe a dull stock market opening amid extended railroad strike and high call money rates. Cotton prices rebounded after initial selling pressure with July and other months showing notable advances amid cool belt temperatures and Oklahoma rains. Futures opened steady to firmer with July around 36.50 in New Orleans and 36.55 in New York.

New York United States Steel Gotton New Orleans Oklahoma Shorts

Yard Strike Under Eye of U S Officials

Washington June 22 Railway employee strikes that began in Philadelphia and Baltimore have spread to other centers. No government steps have been decided on. officials rely on union leaders to secure a return to work.

Washington Philadelphia Baltimore

Democrats Weigh Platform As Convention Opens In San Francisco

Report from San Francisco notes hotel lobbies turning into convention hubs while Democratic leaders discuss platform issues. Debate focuses on prohibition enforcement and potential mild beverage manufacturing. No clear candidate moves. Palmer and Cox camps begin to organize ahead of next week’s quadrennial gathering.

San Francisco Elementa Inia League of Nations Stephens Colby California Phellin Palmer Cox Ohio

Five Temblors Wreak Havoc in Inglewood Coast District

A June quake survey shows Inglewood bore the brunt with 21 buildings damaged and many homes without light or gas. Shattered plate glass, collapsed storefronts, and a toppled church steeple marked the damage. Minor shocks touched San Pedro and Venice as residents toiled through the night to brace fronts and clear debris.

Los Angeles Cal Inglewood Scopal Church Citizens Savings Ka Ae Bank of Inglew Inglewood Water Company

Young Marine Seeks Return After Desertion

Ernest H. Gardner, a Marine Corps member, surrendered at the Marine Recruiting Station claiming he went AWOL from Quantico to rejoin the USS Henderson at Pensacola. The ship sailed before he reached port, and after 16 days of wandering he asks to be restored to duty. Sergeant Mayers will escort him to New Orleans to place him in the care of Marine authorities.

Rnest H. Gardner Marine Corps Marine Mayers Marine Auornties New Orleans Gardner Marine Hool Quantico The Henderson Pensacola Serant Mayers New Keans

Recruiters Enroll in Navy Marine Institute Courses

Sergeants Jack Mayers and George Jers of the local Marine recruiting station have enrolled in correspondence courses at the Marine Institute. The program, established to provide education for corps members on post duty, at sea, or in recruiting stations, aims to give them the same educational advantages as those stationed at Parris Island or other centers. Mayers studies business promotion and Jers studies salesmanship.

Jack Mayers George Jers Marine Recruiting Lation Marine Institute Parris Island Sergi Mayers Sergeant Water

Road grader arrives for county work on St Stephens Road

The first of two two horse road graders ordered by the board of revenue and road towers has reached here and will be put on St Stephens Road at once. Road Superintendent A. L. McLean said the machine is small and two horses pull it.

Board of Revenue and Road Towers St. Stephens’ Road Acto Road A. L.cLean

Sinn Fein rally backs rail workers in muni train refusals

Dublin reports Premier Lloyd George pressing Irish railways to run munition trains sparks a clash with Sinn Fein leaders. The general Sinn Fein body backs railroad men as rail workers refuse to carry soldiers or police.

Dublin Lloydges Sinn Fein

Plague scare at Tampico prompts port actions

Reports from Washington dated June 22 describe a suspected plague case at the Tampico port. Officials say measures were taken, but details remain unclear as the situation develops.

Tampico

Weather Forecast From Washington Bulletin

The weather summary notes generally fair conditions across regions, with warm afternoon temperatures and no precipitation expected. Winds remain light, and skies clear through Wednesday, aiding outdoor plans and travel.

Dipping Vat on Dauphin Island Destroyed in Explosion

Dr. C B Smith federal tick eradi cation inspector for Mobile county investigates two reports that a cattle dipping vat on Dauphin Island was blown up. Assistant Solicitor Jack Courtney says the vat, made of steel, had been placed on the island some time ago and destruction was reported to him.

C. B. Smith Mobile County Dauphin Island Smith Jack Courtney

Minor Driver Fined After 35 MPH Speeding Incident

D Patton Jr a minor was cited for speeding 35 miles per hour on Government Street and Ann Street. Motorcycle Officer Alfred Marshall testified to the same speed. Patton Sr claimed the car was taken without his knowledge and the court warned him not to let the boy drive. The youth was fined $15 and his father was cautioned.

D. Patton, Jr Alfred Marshall Government Street Ann ‘Street Patton Patton, Sr

Contempt charge leads to fine for Joe Thornton

Joe Thornton, described as a Negro, was fined ten dollars or ten days in Recorder D. H. Edington’s court for contempt after an attempt to strike Chief of Police O'Shaughnessy. Thornton said he had never been in a court before and expressed remorse.

Joe ‘Thornton Recorder’s Court O’shaughnessy D. H. Edington Thornton

Incorporation Plan Faces Opposition in Suburbs

Reports from Toulminville and Plateau indicate the plan to incorporate those two suburbs with Prichard faces vocal opposition from some property owners. Prichard endorses the proposition to Nutonouratal and meetings will be held in Toulminville and Plateau to discuss the matter.

Toulminville Plateau Prichard Sun

U. S. Marine Bill Troubles Lloyds in London

Lloyds faced an anxious day after a Washington statement by Senator Wesley L. Jones about the American merchant marine act. The Mail notes the move of marine insurance center from London to New York and that underwriters may halt American business until the matter clears.

London Lloyds Washington United States Wesley L. Jones American Merchant Marine Act American Marine Insurance New York Mail

Nine Thompson Men Fine in Chicago Board Row

Chicago June 22 nine members of the Mayor Thompson faction of the board of education and the board attorney were fined in a city case. The action centers on disputes within the Chicago school governance and related legal proceedings.

Thompson Chicago Mayor Thompson Board of Education Board

Strike Leaders Claim 3000 Rail Workers Join Outlaw Walkout

In Philadelphia on June 22 1919 strike leaders say 3000 railroad workers joined the outlaw strike. Governor Sproul plans a late day conference with labor department officials in Harrisburg to arbitrate. Rail union officials seek a federal wage award with President Wilson. Yard conductors demand pay increases and will refuse to work until then. In Syracuse 60 percent of DeWitt yard switchmen join the strike in sympathy with Belle Isle and Lackawanna yard workers. Officials scramble to move freight using available staff.

Philadelphia Sproul Department of Labor and Industry Harrisburg Railroad Brotherhood Wilson Federal Labor Board Syracuse N Y DeWitt New York Central Belle Isle Lackawanna

250 Yard Switchmen Walkout Shuts Houston Terminals

About 250 yard switchmen walked out in Houston late last night affecting the Southern Pacific San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Houston Belt and Terminal and International and Great Northern lines. Officials deny full participation while union leaders claim 95 percent of men are out and promise more quits before morning. Some crews plan to return Tuesday according to Southern Pacific officials.

Houston Tex Southern Pacific San Antonio Arkansas Pass Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Houston Belt and Terminal International Great Northern International and Great Norther Railroad

Travelers Aid Film Shown at Crown Theater Protest

Travel ers' Aid days set for June 30 and July 1 at the Crown Theater with half proceeds to fund local workers. The Travelers' Aid Society will handle ticket sales and a sequence of three minute speeches by ministers and business leaders promotes the film showing and the group's activities aiding women travelers.

Travelers’ Aid Crown Theater Local Aid Society Travelers’ Aid Society Crown

Preus Leads Minnesota Gubernatorial Field in Early Returns

Primary returns from 1 005 of 3 195 precincts show Auditor J A O Preus leading six candidates for the Republican nomination with a 21 500 vote edge over Henrick Shipstead at Glenwood. Shipstead tops non partisan league candidates as Mayor L C Hodgson of St Paul leads the remaining contenders.

ST. Paul Preus Shipstead L. C. Hodgson Ge Paul Niery

Wilson Announces Two Appointments

Washington June 22 Fred K Nielsen of Nebraska was appointed by President Wilson to be solicitor general or a related post in the administration. The announcement signals a reshuffle in the legal staff and confirms Nielsen as a key appointee from the Nebraska legal community.

Washington Department of Justice Mont Fred K. Nielsen Nebraska Wilson

Bride Shot Down Beside Husband in Robbery Night

CHICAGO June 22 Mrs Ruth Wanderer 21 a bride of ten months was shot to death by a robber as she neared her mother's apartment with her husband Carl Wanderer a former army lieutenant engaged in a pistol duel with the attacker The other man fell dead after a fusillade of shots Police suspect the slayer was a highwayman and consider the case possibly linked to a former soldier seeking revenge over service in France

Chicago Ruth Wanderer Carl Wanderer Mrs. Wanderer Wanderer France

Martial Law Expected as Londonderry Riots Escalate

Londonderry Ireland with the city at a standstill as rioting worsens. Sinn Fein and unionists suffer injuries while martial law looms and deliveries falter. Quays emptied as sailors and workers retreat from the harbor amid gunfire and assaults on security forces.

Dublin United Press Londonderry Siim Sinn

Officer Fined After Remarks About Woman On Street Corner

Police officer John H. Lee testified he made remarks about a woman passing the corner of Dauphin and Conception streets and of Truman Diamond, Scott and Saannah streets. He was fined five dollars or ten days in recorder's court, with an appeal taken. The recorder noted complaints about remarks by young men on street corners. The defendant denied the charge.

John H.lee Dauphin Conception Street Truman Diamond Scott Saannah Recorder’s Court Edington

Jewel Thief Foye Sentenced to Fifteen Years

New York June 22 James E Foye former hotel clerk convicted last week of stealing 350000 dollars worth of jewels from Mrs Regina G Mulhiser a wealthy Richmond widow at the Biltmore hotel in May 1919 was sentenced to 15 years in Sing Sing He had time to recover 25000 dollars of the jewels still missing but did not according to the judge

New York James E. Foye Regina G. Mulhiser Richmond Biltmore Sing Sing Faye

Sinn Fein Ready to Exchange Prisoners in Clash

London report says Sinn Fein volunteers are willing to exchange prisoners of war taken in a skirmish near Brosna where the house of a local figure was burned. Details indicate talks or conditions to follow.

London Sinn

Butler Apologizes for His Hot Words

Col William Proctor released a telegram from Nicholas Murray Butler apologizing for remarks attributed to him during the Chicago convention. Butler says his statements accusing gamblers and stock market backers of General Wood’s supporters were unbecoming and unwarranted and he apologizes to all who felt hurt.

Cincinnnati William Proctor Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Proctor General Wood Chicago

Two More Arrests In Chicago Riots

Chicago dispatch reports two more men linked to the back to Abyssinia riots were arrested. Oscar McGavick was captured leaving a Pittsburgh train and Frank J. Hellens was taken at his home. Police kept order in the black belt as leaders promised to stamp out radical movements.

Chicago Abyssinia Oscar McGavick Pittsburgh Frank J. Hellens

Mexican Ambassador to U S Starts Soon

Mexico City June 22 special ambassador Fernan dez Iglias Calderon will leave for Washington with a staff. Foreign office announced the move as the British government sent representations. The report notes that Davalos is one of the figures involved.

Mexico City Fernandez Iglias Calderon United States Washington Foreign Office Dio Davalos

G O P Campaign Committee To Be Selected Today

Washington June 22 Warren G Harding's campaign committee to be named today during his conference with the national committee. Women expected to receive several positions including a woman vice chairman and an assistant secretary. The reorganization aimed to broaden women's party service. Formal notification of nomination set for Marion Ohio July 22 with main headquarters in Chicago.

Washington Warren G. Harding National Committee Chicago H. Hays Hays Harding Marion Ohio

Rotary business session opens 11th annual convention

Atlantic City New Jersey June 22 delegates from nearly a dozen counties attended the first business session of the 11th annual convention of the International Association of Rotary Clubs. Albert B Adams of Atlanta Ga presided as president of the organization.

Atlantic City N. J Interational Association of Rotary Clubs Albert 8. Adams Atlanta International Organization

Hotel tips belong to employer say Illinois court

Chicago June 22. Hotels are entitled to tips given their employees according to a court ruling by Superior Court Judge Joseph Bavid. He ruled hat checker Frank K Floyd could not recover 3339 in tips he turned over to the local hotel employing him. The judge said there is no law to back such a decision.

Chicago Hetel Superior Court Joseph Bavid Frank K. Floyd

Barragan Escapes Custody Across Rio Grande

Mexico City June 22 General Juan Barragan once Carranza's state chief who was arrested after Carranza's assassination has escaped custody on June 15 and reportedly crossed the Rio Grande into the United States near Laredo toward the north shore.

Mexico City Juan Barragan Carranza Rio Grande United States

Federal Suffrage in Louisiana Lost in Assembly Struggle

A disrupted session in Louisiana sees the Susan amendment efforts falter as ratificationists led by Mrs. Lydia Wickiiffe Seee clash with lawmakers. The federal suffrage push is described as blocked and obstructed by opponents, hindering progress this session.

Louisiana Susan &. Nee General Assembly Lydia Wickiiffe Nena Yeaterda Ae Anthony

New York Starts Census Recount After Population Gap

New York launches a test recount with 709 enumerators across 117 Manhattan districts after official estimates show 864 268 new residents in a decade and Manhattan’s population falling to 2 284 160 a drop of 47 439 challenging expected gains toward 6 million.

New York Cen Borough of Manhattan

Assassin Wounds Roberts in Dublin Railway Ambush

Assistant Inspector General Robert of the Red Irish Constabulary was wounded in the head during an assassination attempt near Dublin Castle. He rode with constables and a chauffeur in a motor when attackers hidden under a railway bridge opened fire. the chauffeur was wounded in both legs.

Dublin Robert Red Irish Constabulary Dublin Castle Roberts

Huerta Proposes Sweeping Reforms in Mexico

Adolfo Huerta, provisional president, calls for restoration of constitutional government and sweeping reforms to the total law and judiciary, labor protections for capitalists and workers, and the opening of the extraordinary congress to address these subjects. The message outlines modifications and a broader overhaul of state governance.

Mexico City Adolfo A Huerta Congress

Woman Seeks $50 000 In Death Claim After Tractor Crash

Tulsa, June 22. Mrs. Bell Winninger values the life of her son Lee Winninger at $50,000 in a suit filed here for damages. She alleges he died in Saibor county when crushed by a tractor and trailer while employed by the pict Oil company.

Tulsa Okla Bell Winninger Lee Winnigre Saitor County Pict Oil Company

Labor delegates attend Scarborough conference opening

Nearly 10 delegates from trade unions social societies and local labor parties attended the opening session of the annual conference at Scarborough. The hall was crowded as questions were debated and the event drew widespread local interest.

London The Scarborough Scoala

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