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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary telegrams from the legation and a Mobile delegation chair suggest Mobile hopes to carry Mooseheart at the next convention. Officials claim strong support for Mobile and Mooseheart, with Atlanta Tampa and other centers not aligning with Mobile.
Chicago June 29 A major railroads overtime pay dispute was clarified as the four brotherhoods gained a nationwide agreement. The temporary board ruling extends overtime pay to established hours across roads except Pennsylvania under government control. The decision also states officials must not negotiate for other employee groups, applying the principle to all crafts.
The record notes appraisal of assets named at date by referees in the matter. Joseph N McAleer as agent and D that the affairs are in the hands of Martin Van receiver. Property found in the name of the wit will be appraised and sold with exemption allowed. The referee reports tests taken and liabilities proved.
A Wilmer man, Soldier Wilmer Strachan, aged 23, was honored in a grave-side service today in Wilmer. The ceremony noted his enlistment with local Wilmer boys and his return home after the armistice, with the body sent to his family weeks later.
A fragment describes an event involving a Waterman figure and a tied up situation with unclear context. readable words point to an incident or entanglement, but details remain garbled and identities are uncertain.
A man identified as Wright faced charges tied to an April 13 accident near Arbor and Texas streets that involved Paul Wiseman, six years old. The recorder’s court noted bail defaults and the case was continued by the state as evidence suggested Wright was the driver.
Federal authorities charged two men named L. J. Mancin and others in a warrant case. A preliminary hearing was held Thursday afternoon as both suspects remain in custody.
Weather observer notes heavy downpour in Mobile city with 1.78 inches recorded. Winds reached 4 Shands as storm sewers overflowed and two fires reported. County reports little or no rain near Wilmer five weeks, with squall centered near the city.
The Bay Queen excar steamer bound for the Apollo replacement in Mobile Fairhope service became disabled 15 miles off Mobile bar. Tug Nimrod was dispatched to tow her in after a wireless report this morning. The Bay Queen left Pensacola early yesterday.
In Amite La six Italians on trial for murder over Dallas Calmes death at Independence La May 8 faced closing arguments with the state seeking the death penalty. The case was to be sent to the jury by late afternoon after Theil arguments followed today’s court session.
In New Orleans on June 29 Flora 18 and Warren Brink eloped against her parents wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Al J. Buja seek the pair after a hotel message claimed marriage but a statewide search finds no sign of Flora or Warren.
London dispatch reports Ismid on the Ismid peninsula in Asia Minor as deserted and in flames amid Greek and Turkish nationalist fighting. Cecil B. Harmeworth, under secretary for foreign affairs, stated in the House of Commons that information received this morning was that the town was unnamed location.
Tangled OCR reads indicate Spartanburg area mills plan various dividends. It cites 4 percent and one cent on 2.09 million common stock, 3.5 cents on 0.2 million preferred, totals around 140 thousand. Clifton and Sparta mill lines show four percent on 2 million capital with semi annual payments. Overall tone hints at cautious optimism and price adjustments for upcoming months.
The Fordney tariff bill was released today by the House Ways and Means Committee for publication tomorrow. It notes a lumber schedule with a fifty cent duty per thousand on shingles and authority for the president to set duties on logs and dressed lumber, along with power to negotiate reciprocal treatment with lumber exporting nations.
In Chicago on June 29 Judge Hugo Friend overruled a defense motion to quash indictments charging a conspiracy by Chicago White Sox players to throw the 1919 World Series. Ben Franklin received a continuance due to illness. Carl Zork appeared despite illness affidavits as the hearing resumed.
Washington June 2 9 Establishment in New York of an international banking institution to be known as The Bank of Nations with 27000000000 dollars capital to act as the fiscal agent of the United States and such other governments as might be admitted as stockholders is proposed in a bill introduced today by Senator Hitchcock Democrat Nebraska
The probate court will pay Confederate veterans pensions on July 1 per an announced schedule. The notice specifies July 1 payout for eligible veterans.
An aerial assault against the battleship Lowa was launched at 10:45 as coast defending aircraft engaged. The attacking force, including marines, dropped dummy bombs in an effort to score on the ship amid chaotic naval operations.
The article notes the death of Lady Randolph Churchill following an operation. It recalls her high born connections and marriage to Henry James Churchill, mentions her son Winslop E Churchill and other family links, and highlights her social influence and Red Cross work including command of the hospital ship Maine off the South African coast.
Washington reports a tropical disturbance centered over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico northeast of Vera Cruz is moving northwestward with wide extent and strong shifting winds and gales. The Weather Bureau announced this morning.
A tropical storm of unknown intensity nears the Texas coast as forecasters say it will strike near the mouth of the Rio Grande. Residents of Padre Island are urged to move inland after the island was flooded by a storm last week.
Police rushed to a Conception and Beaurégard street taxi call where Clifford Doggett was arrested along with M. E. Goodwin and Edma Evans. Evans testified Doggett beat her and barred her from leaving the taxi. Doggett paid a fine of 1 cent and 50 days hard labor costs for assault and battery.
El Paso reporters note that David R. Davis and Eric Springer, famed transcontinental aviators, abandoned their Riverside California to Mineola New York non stop aim and resumed eastward flight after an engine problem forced a landing Monday evening.
Allied authorities in Constantinople announced a vast Turco Bolshevik plot with numerous arrests. The alleged ring leader, named Augenbiock, is among those detained as the investigation proceeds.
Carl Arants of Decatur is in custody in Huntsville with 600 bottles of beer seized. He faces a charge of manufacturing beer at home. The case moves to federal authorities for action.
In Cleveland a jury is sought to try Catherine Eva Kaber for plotting her husband Daniel F. Kaber’s murder in their Lakewood home on July 18 1819. Prosecution calls her a fiend though she speaks of fear and suffering saying she is afraid of hell and wants her story heard.
Dublin June 29. The southern parliament’s opening session lasted minutes and served a legal form. Lord Chief Justice Roose and Charles O Connor read the summons. Few members attended including four imperial senate members from Trinity College and 16 others. most lower-house members ignored the call. Gill Fitzgibbon chaired the House of Commons and Sir Nugent Everard presided over the Senate. The assembly adjourned to July 13.
Washington June 9 An unexpected meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee was called for in the morning to finalize the permanent tariff measure. Leaders hoped to present the bill before the House at 5 p.m.
Vienna June 24 Premier Scho ber appealed to Washington for the United States government to formally wave priority of payment of reparations and other credits. He said every American action is essential to the success of the League of Nations finance plan and other measures for Austria’s economic rehabilitation.
The Senate accelerates one investigation into government activities. A plan to deploy a Secretary to a station and dispatch investigative agents to the field will speed evidence collection and close the gap with former service members.
President Harding wrote to Representative Mondell urging Congress to express a favorable and broad attitude toward world disarmament. He emphasized the importance of congressional sentiment over specific language and said the administration would consider any expression agreed upon by both houses.
Treasury agents seized about 250000 dollars in jewelry including a diamond card valued at 190000 dollars. The action relates to annulment proceedings by Joyce Jogge, who seeks nearly 1 million dollars worth of jewelry purchased abroad for Peggy.
At Pensacola a naval court of eight officers convened to inquire into Lt Alcorn aviator who ran down five people including an infant on a beach. The state coroner's jury found no criminal responsibility after a careful inquiry. The flier will be represented by counsel and the hearing is expected to last two or three days with findings sent to Washington.
A posse hunted two negro suspects after an attack on two young white jitney bus drivers on a lonely road near Morgan City Louisiana. Paul Monfree 18 and Peter Monfree 12 were injured with the younger not expected to live. an arrest was made and a third man jailed in Thibodeau. The assailants fled toward a swamp after escaping on a freight train.
Secretary of War Weeks announced Major General John Hines will command the Second Division at Camp Travis Texas and Brigadier General Samuel D. Sturgis will lead the Fifth Division at Camp Zockace. The moves take effect July 1 with two officers to assume new stations as soon as feasible.
Government agents seized six breweries in New Orleans and surrounding areas, leaving more than 600 workers unemployed. Only two breweries, New Orleans and Jack, remained in operation as facilities valued at over 3.6 million dollars faced government control. Collected assets included several new structures and teams, with major firms like National and Standard involved.
President Harding is expected to sign a forthcoming army appropriation bill soon. Key senators including Borah are cited as responsible for provisions forcing federal defense cuts, triggering anticipated congressional debate over the measure.
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