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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1922

Page

1

Suspended Cop On Moka Complaint

Al Wilson, connected with an Orlando swindle case and a federal warrant for mail fraud, is turned over to state authorities as a paroled convict from Jefferson County. Lane, jailed with others, faces March 9 preliminary hearing while bond set at 5000 dollars. Chicago attorneys seek bond for Jim Harris. Police officer Frank Weinberger is suspended for disorderly conduct after entering a home without authority.

Murray Lane Ohio Orlando Fla Lane Jefferson County Henderson United States J. I. Burgett Geveral Thor.h Chicago Mobile Jim Harris Frank Weinberger Fort Morgan E. Stafford Conti Street Weinberger Stafford Police

Louisiana Truck and Berry Loss by Frost Heavy

Frost last night caused estimated crop losses exceeding 1 million dollars for Louisiana truck and berry growers. New Orleans area bore the heaviest hits near 500000, with Delcour district around 200000 and Hammond strawberry damage about 40000. Temperatures plunged to 23 degrees at Hammond and 31 at Delcour.

New Orleans Kosses Louisie Delcour Hammond

Train Bus Collision Toll Rises in Painesville

The New York Central express and a Painesville Fairport bus collision kills 14 and leaves several seriously injured with three „expected to die. A coroner’s inquest and investigations by city and railroad officials begin as witnesses recount moments before the crash near Painesville.

Cleveland George BE McGee New York Central Painesville New York Central Road New York’ Central Railroad Here New York Central Express Jr Chardon Radmoond O'Learc Andrew Adams Nick Nemno Fairport H. Raymond Hamilton Charles Sullivanfi A. W. Barnes Chester Parrish Adams Carl Sullivan Sullivan Fernandez Possie

Commission would oversee nitrate plant project negotiations

Washington March 4 The military committee discusses creating a national commission to straighten out gar ment tangles over the Shoals nitrate project. The body would insure wartime nitrates and fertiliser production, review purchase or lease options, and consider Henry Ford and Alabama Power offers.

Washington Associated Press Tional Commission Dina Statemet Kahn Military Goodate War Agric Treasury of Purchase Power Company Wilson Dam Alabama Power Company

School Board to Name Staff Teachers

At the county school board meeting next Wednesday unfinished items from a prior lack of quorum will be taken up. The agenda includes selecting teachers for next year and sending out contracts for signatures and staffing. More applicants than positions are anticipated. The building program is nearing completion and a new summer start plan may be discussed along with finances and other topics.

Herbert W. Walker United Press Washington White House Woodrow Wilson Tiends Tme Wichita League of Nations Wilson Capitol Pres. Harding Ixon Aithaunee County Schools Board

Engineer in Orleans on board matters

Leslie E. Prouty county engineer left for New Orleans this morning on county affairs and will return in time for a road committee meeting Monday morning. Bids will be opened for a two ton truck for roads and 26 mules. The committee will discuss the county road organization and hear a charge that the engineer employed admiral men without board knowledge.

Leslie E. Prouty New Orleans Board of Revenue John D. Hagan

Near East relief talks planned at Mobile churches

The Near East relief program will be discussed in Mobile on Sunday with talks by Maj. Gen. Azgepatian, Dr. Charles Hyde, and Dr. Jacob David. Azgepatian to speak at All Saints Episcopal Church in the morning. David to speak at Dauphin Way Baptist and Central Presbyterian, with Hyde at Coich ton and Toulminville in morning and evening sessions respectively.

Near East Azgepatian Charles Hyde Jacob David All Saints Episcopal Church David Dauphin Way Baptist Central Presbyterian Hyde Co Ichton Toulminville Government Street

Put Under Bond Warned by Judge

Grayson Bulow, a clerk, ordered to provide a $1,000 peace bond to protect his wife. Recorder D H Edington warned that interference within twelve months would trigger jail time and a doubled bond. Bulow was previously fined twice for actions toward Mrs. Bulow.

Grayson Bulow Hope D. H. Edington Bulow

Shipping Board Officials Inspect Vessels in Mobile

Shipping Board division agent T. Santa Cruz of New Orleans and Marine Superintendent T. Ed. Wilson are in Mobile for vessel inspections. They will stay for the day to examine ships in port.

T. Santa Cruz The Shipping Board New Orleans T. ED. E. Wilson Arine Mobile Shipboard

Alabama and Mississippi Weather Outlook in Washington

The report notes Alabama fair and continued cold with heavy frost likely by Sunday. Mississippi remains fair tonight with heavy frost to the east and warmer conditions in the extreme west, then sunny and warmer for Sunday.

Washington Alabama

Farmers Plan Joint Shipment of Crops in Mobile County

The Mobile County Farm Bureau board adopts a constitution and by laws to guide a cooperative plan. Dawes Union Wilmer Orchard Tanner Williams Theodore and Grand Bay will export watermelons in carload lots and cucumber acreage contracts are signed for pickle factories. The county bureau reaches 193 members, up over 10 percent since two weeks ago.

Mobile County Farm Bureau Dawes Union Wilmer Orchard Tanner Williams Theodore Grand Bay Union Church Carlots Farm Bureau County Bureau

Club House Road Completed for Acceptance

E P Toulmin the road contractor reports completion of the hard surfaced road from the city to the Gulf and Alba clubs via the Cedar Point road. The county will accept the road after a 30 day maintenance period following inspection by county engineer Leslie E Prouty. Construction of the Scenic Highway will follow.

E. P. Toulmin Dog River Board of Revenue Gulf and Alba Clubs Cedar Point Leslie E. Prouty Club House R. M. Perry Louisiana

Sunny Sunday Forecast Promises Mild Weather

The local observer predicts a fair warm Sunday with abundant sunshine and pleasant atmosphere. The thermometer shows 33 degrees as the lowest last night with a forecasted minimum near 34 degrees Sunday morning and gradual rise through the day despite widespread frost elsewhere.

New Orleans Mobile

Father Barland to Speak at St Josephs

Rev Father C D Barland of Spring Hill College will preach Sunday at 7 20 pm at St Josephs Catholic church on The Church and Christ. On Wednesday night Rev Father Henry Swift S J will speak on The Call Into the Vine yard. Sunday masses are at 6 7 30 and 9 30 am. During Lent weekday masses are at 6 and 6 30 am.

C. D. Barland Spring Hill College St. Joseph's Catholic Church Father Henry Swift S. J

Fertilizer sales in cotton states sag in seven months

New Orleans March 4. H G Hester secretary of the New Orleans cotton exchange reports fertilizer sales in nine cotton region states fell 16 percent in the seven months ending February from a year earlier and 70 percent from two years ago. Total 652 386 tons vs 658 728 last year and 1 858 777 two years ago. South Carolina led with 186 961 tons. North Carolina data unavailable. Trade calls the report highly important for upcoming planting season.

New Orleans H. G. Hester Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Texas Tennessee Oklahoma South Carolina North Carolina

Argentine Senators Held Prisoners in Tucuman

The Tucuman senate assembly has been prisoners for over 24 hours without food by order of the senate president to force a federal senator's election. The Tucuman legislative building is ringed by firemen and armed civilians with revolver fighting reported inside. Police seek entry to free deputies as tensions rise.

Buenos Aires Associated Presa Senate Tucuman Tuchman Pres Irigoyen

Ex-Chaplain O Leary Visiting Crichton Priest

Rev. Father John J. O Leary exchaplain of the Third division AEF visits Crichton and will preach at 9 o clock and speak at 7 30 pm at St Catherine s church. He served in France and was wounded several times. His sermon morning subject is The Spiritual Aspect of the Battlefield. Public invited especially American Legion members.

John J. O'Leary American Expeditionary Forces France E. B. Kennedy St. Catherine's Church Crichton Father O'Leary Scranton American Legion

Coroner Jury Holds Edgar C Frady in Fatal Shot

Edgar C Frady a Chicago automobile man was ordered held for trial by a coroner s jury in Miami Florida for the death of his wife whom he shot three times at a local hotel last Sunday afternoon Mrs Frady died Thursday Frady remained in hospital with a first degree murder charge and self inflicted wounds from a suicide attempt after the shooting

Miami Fila Edgar C. Frady Chicago Frady Louis Alley

Lucas Bound Over in Police Court

R. E. Lucas a clerk was held to the circuit court under $500 bond on a charge of receiving stolen property. Mobley Muscat operator of No. 6 Taxi Company testified Lucas had an auto tire stolen from his garage. Dennis Claiborne held to grand jury under $200 bond on a charge of theft of plumbing fixtures from a building at Davis avenue and Dearborn street.

R. E. Lucas Mobley Muscat No. 6 Taxi Company Lucas Dennis Claiborne Grand Jury Davis Avenue Dearborn Street

Parents Held At Fault For Children's Sin

Atlanta March 4. Mrs. Rendall wife of the Inman Park Methodist church pastor spoke at a Wesley Memorial church gathering of Atlanta mothers urging parental control over children and criticizing mothers for prioritizing new activities over their offspring. She blamed growing indulgence in personal pleasures and neglectful parenting for youthful indiscretion. Page Seven.

Inversstanal News Ice Atlanta Rendall Aew

Dismissing Case of Mrs Obenchain

Los Angeles judge Reeve heard arguments on a motion to dismiss murder charges against Mrs Madalynne Obenchain and motions to strike parts of the state's testimony. The judge ruled on some motions and adjourned the trial until Monday with the state expected to rest after further witness examination.

Los Angeles Sidney N. Reeve

Two Arrested after Stolen Car Found in Barn

W J McCowan reported a car stolen from Water Street between St Francis and St Michael. The vehicle was found in a Cottage Hill barn owned by H B Stevens, who is jailed on a receiving charge. John W Rohn jailed on grand larceny charge. Deputies Donaghue Blackman and Burch arrested them. Sheriff Holcombe holds the car as evidence.

W. J. McCowan St. Francis St. Michael H. B. Stevens Cottage Hill Ala Stevens Inferior Criminal Court John W. Rohn Monroe Street Rohn G. L. Donaghue Walter Blackman Walter Burch W. H. Holcombe, Jr

Bombing Plane on Trial Flight at Selfridge Field Crashes

A giant bombing plane undergoing government tests at Selfridge Field in Mount Clemens Michigan fell during a trial flight. Officers could not confirm damage extent or cause but said the plane would be rebuilt. The plane is described as the lightest of its size using a new alloy.

James R. Hinson Hinson Mount Clemens Mich Selfridge Field

Weather Favors Golf as Play Begins in Open Championship

New Orleans March 4 the day broke sunny with a snappy cold that dried the course for the second day of the 72 hole medal tournament of the southern open championship Stellar and Kenny teed off at 7 45 a m reduced from 56 through withdrawals the soggy fairways of yesterday improved with better conditions.

New Orleans Stellar Kenny

Norfolk Storm Warnings Issued for Atlantic Coast

The weather bureau posted an advisory storm warning for the Atlantic coast from Norfolk Virginia to Eastport Maine. The warning informs mariners and residents of potential storm conditions along the coast.

Norfolk Washington The Weather Bureau Atlantic Coast Eastport

Mexico City Power Strike Plunges City Into Darkness

March 4. The streets of Mexico City were dark after striking employees of the light and power company cut the power line. Residences and stores mostly lit, but some districts without power. Police reinforced by soldiers, thieves profiting in blackout. Water pumping stations halted, water mainly from reservoirs inside the city.

Mexico City Associated Preas Mexican Light and Power Company

Railroad telegraph and telephone workers face new rules

The United States railroad labor board announced changes to employment rules for telegraph and telephone operators effective March 16. The eight hour day remains standard but overtime pay after the first nine hours is eliminated, completing the board's working rules for all railway employees. Wage requests from employees and wage reductions from carriers will be considered starting Monday.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board

Sarazen Leads Field in Orleans Golf Championship

Gene Sarazen of Pittsburgh maintained the lead as the Southern Open reached 54 holes in New Orleans. Sarazen shot 76 to total 222 while Leo Diegel of New Orleans stood two behind at 225 after a 74. Both exited strong on the final stretch with late birdies noted.

New Orleans Merch Gene Sarazen Pittsburgh Star Sarazen Leo Diegel Diegel

Radio used to chase bandits in Louisville robbery

A radio telephone broadcast descriptions of four robbers who bound and gagged James T. Clark his wife and two servants in Louisville. The thieves escaped with diamonds worth 10000 and about 359. Miss Josephine Gwathney of Birmingham helped by hiding in a closet during the raid.

Louisville James T. Clark Josephine Gwathney Birmingham Aila Clarks

Louisiana Frogs Shipped to Imperial University of Tokio

Southern Biological company sent 50 of the largest Louisiana frogs to the College of Science at the Imperial University of Tokio for breeding purposes to meet Japan's demand for frogs legs. The shipment traveled in specially constructed cages with care instructions for the 30 day voyage.

New Orleans Southern Biological Company Louisiana College of Science Imperial University of

Steamer Baani Ashore Off Cape Henry

The Dutch steamer Baani bound for Baltimore is ashore in dense fog five miles northeast of Cape Henry at the entrance to the middle ground. The coast guard cutter Manning departed from the naval base at noon to provide needed assistance.

Norfolk Baani Baltimore Cape’ Seer Middle Ground Coast Guard Naval Base

Ohio Governor Opposes Capital Punishment

Gov. Davis of Ohio, speaking in Sandusky, urged abolition of the death penalty. He argued taking human life is unjustifiable and that state officials enact executions under law. Davis warned the public bears responsibility for executions and called for reform.

Sandusky Gov. Davis Ohio Davis Erin

Ambassadors Report Harding Resignation Decision

London dispatch cites Ambassador Harvey reading a Herald report that President Harding would resign. The ambassador reportedly stated Harding had decided to resign and plans a trip, despite denials and uncertainty in Washington.

London the. Day George Har Pres Harding Harvey Herald

Harding Denies Reports on Resignation and Plagiarism

President Harding rejects published reports claiming he decided to ask Ambassador Harvey to resign and reports alleging plagiarism. No official statements confirm the positions or actions described.

Washington March Harding Harvey Gr 1

Tax forms confusion grips Washington residents

Officials note many taxpayers struggle with income tax blanks and filing requirements as Treasury personnel assist in completing returns.

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