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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

1

Train collision injures passengers near Commerce and St Anthony

A Louisville and Nashville passenger train No 2 northbound and a Southern switch train collided at Commerce and St Anthony streets early today. Colonel Dallas B Smith veteran’s bureau director in New Orleans suffered a shoulder injury while Mr Mauldin foreman of the Southern crew sprained an ankle after leaping clear. Two freight cars were wrecked and timber cargo scattered blocking tracks. Fog restricted signals and the engine pulled away for repairs as traffic delayed.

Dallas B. Smith New Orleans United States Veterans’ Dureau Louisville and Nashville Southern Commerce St. Anthony Street H. A.*mauldin Marine Street Southern Railway Louisville Nash Fe Witeen Ee Pas Ete BP Montbe Government 1 Ocee Smith Montgomery Amone Fichenes Auldin

Stock Trading Held in Close On Tax Payment Pause

In New York the stock market opened with prices staying in a narrow range as large traders held back until after March 15 tax payments. Generalists stayed firm while lower rail issues led the early trading, Tidewater Oil and Pacific Coast among notable moves as foreign exchanges opened steady.

New York Tidewater Pacific Coast

Liquor Cargo, Legal Scrutiny Dominate Gulf Gale Report

The article details a damaged vessel renamed and registry changes under U S law after a rough voyage to Tampico. It notes liquor thrown overboard during storms, missing crew, and a cargo manifest listing 930 casts of booze and other goods. It also covers political appointments and investigations involving high court figures and cabinet allies, with references to ongoing Senate inquiries and potential resignations.

Aucine Tino United States Shipping Board Merchant Shipping Act of Fassa Reying Gulf Eho Ark Mobile

Unclear OCR Item About Washington Officials and Loans

Fragmentary text mentions Coolidge Edward records and a note related to a loan or uncashed check. The readable bits are insufficient to determine specific people, places, dates, or outcomes for a complete summary.

State Officials Inspect County Jail and Food Dept Books

Miss Anne R. Davis in charge of the state food inspection and Henry C. Broom examined the sheriff’s books and jail facilities. Davis praised repainting of the jail as she inspected the county institution.

Anne R. Davis Food Inspection Department of State Gans Henry C. Broom Miss Davis Mr. Broom

Man Sumpter Case Postponed in Jackson Court

R H Sumpter of Jackson Ala was arrested here days ago by city police at the sheriff of Forrest county Miss and his case was called in the 4th recorder's court and reset for March 8. Assistant Chief LeGear said three warrants from Hattiesburg and one from Laurel Miss charge false pretenses and violation of the prohibition law.

R. H. Sumpter Jackson Ala Forrest County Miss 4Th Recorder’s Court W. N. LeGear Sump Hattiesburg Laurel

Soutullio Fined On Fight Charge

Frank Soutullio of lower Government Street was fined ten dollars or ten days by the recorder for knocking W. D. McGill a clerk of 707 as iseet through a plate or WE we ten stoke at 11 foal Royal Street On Tuesday afternoon.

Frank Soutullio Lower Government Street Recorder W. D. McGill Stoke

Chief Thanks Mobile Scouts for Carnival Help

Police Chief Jesse Hogan sent thanks from the force to the Scouts of Mobile for assisting in directing traffic during the carnival. The message was delivered through Scout Master Harry C. Burton and emphasized the peace officers' appreciation.

Scouts of Mobile Jesse Hogan Hogan Harry C. Burton

Weather Brief From Ashington On March Five

Unclear weather note reports rain expected tonight with partial details on air temperatures and skies. Forecaster mentions possible showers and mild winds surrounding the Washington area.

Cotton futures steady in New Orleans trading

In New Orleans on March 6 cotton futures held firm with March at 29.00, May at 28.57, steady early at 27.28, October 24.98 and December 24.58. The market showed little change from earlier levels.

New Orleans

State Boards Review Third Port Plan Near Chickasaw

At a meeting of the state docks commission the feasibility of erecting state owned docks along the Chickasaw bogue near Chickasaw was discussed. The plan joins two earlier proposals with costs and negotiations continuing to advance the project. Former Governor Charles Henderson Fra G Blair and General weekly Sibert attended as commission members. Ju lron C McClellan advised.

Chickasabogue Chickasaw State Docks Commission Charles Henderson Fra G. Blair Weely Sibert Julron C. McClellan Mém Pe State Supréme Court Attornee

Tillman Fined 500 for Liquor Car Chase

Tillman Marshall of 400 Knox street and Richard Milton of 666 North Joachim street were fined for violating the prohibition law after a seizure of 22 gallons of liquor. Tillman admitted ownership. Milton claimed he was along for a ride. Additional whiskey found on St Stephens road led to Milton’s appeal bond set at 500.

Marshall Tillman Knox Street Recorder Richard Milton North Joachim Street Franko William McCauley Juvenile Court Tillman Milton Conception Street Prichard McCauley St. Stephens Road Allenville Gus Toriicen South Water Street C. Zickfoose Seaman

Officials Confer With Governor In Mobile County Case

County officials led by Sheriff Paul Cazalas of Mobile and ex sheriff William H. Holcombe met Governor W. W. Brandon in Montgomery. No subject details were released. Rumors tied the case of John G. Cleveland, a county revenue board member convicted of second degree murder, to discussions.

Paul Cazalas Mobile William H. Holcombe Alabama Montgomery W. W. Brandon John G. Cleveland Coll Board of Revenue Brandon Cpin Harwell

Revolution halts shipping amid Honduran unrest

The Honduras rebellion intensifies as ships from United Fruit face disruption. Two vessels, the Banan and Ellis, refuse in Mobile after loading at Puerto Castilla and heads to the United States may be delayed. Rebels seize reports and threaten gunboat actions as the conflict fuels economic strangulation.

Honduras United States Cmpany United Fruit Banan Ellis Mobile Puerto Castilla Angel Arias

PRIAL ON ER FACE RIDAY IN CIRCUIT COURT

Four defendants appeared in circuit court led by Charlie Bennett facing two counts of assault and battery and one of malicious property injury. Willie Jones Frank Carroll Willie Lee and John McClellan alias John McMullen faced gaming in public. A special jury was drawn for Tommie Hackins alias Red Robbins Dave Rivers and John Mitchell charged with holding up and robbing Officer Pat Delahunty. trial set for March 14.

Charlie Bennett Willie Jones Frank Carroll Willie Lee Joon McClellan John McMullen Tommie Hackins Red’ Robbins Dave Rivers John Mitchell Pat Delahunty

Examinations for Pension Bureau Run In Washington

The civil service announces 100 new openings in the Pension Bureau examination to be held on dates in April. Entrance salary up to 1860 dollars with raises to 3000 annually. Subjects include mathematics technics physics interpretation of drawings French and German and engineering branch. Both men and women may apply with full information from the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington or the local post office.

Patent Office Washington Civil Service Common Enceerins United States Civil Commission Washington, D. C Secretary of the Civil Board

Tonnage Rise Reported for Mobile Port February

February port activity at Mobile shows total tonnage of 168 182 tons versus 158 416 in January. February arrivals included 40 foreign bound steamers, 16 coastwise steamships, 11 ships and six barges, per the docks commission report.

Mobile Tte Docks Commission Janus

Three Liquor Cases Set for Hearing Next Week

Three liquor cases face hearings as Mrs Hartley and John Brown await preliminary examinations. Officers report ongoing activity linked to alleged liquor violations, with one man from 63 Gower Street arraigned and posting bond.

Toppy O. Hartley John Brown National Prohibition I Gower Street

Livestock Case Docket Set For Friday Court Session

Numerous livestock law violations by failing to dip cattle are listed for circuit court tomorrow with J. W. Hamilton handling 12 cases, J. G. Freeland 6, B. J. Hamilton 6, Frank Moseley 2, and Ben Deakle. Other calls include Dewey Broadus on assault charges, plus cases of abusive language and assault and battery, plus Prohibition and public drunkenness offenses.

Circuit Court J. W. Hamilton Ver J. G. Freeland B. J. Hamilton Frank Moseley Ben Deakle Dewey Broadus Palmer Richardson Roe Wheeler W. J. Puckett

Ada to Address Student Class at Spring Hill College

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will send speaker George Adams advertiser for the Mobile News Item to address commerce and administration students at Spring Hill College on Monday at 7 30 p m. He will discuss advertising and business subjects in a formal class session aimed at students in the commerce and administration fields.

Spring ‘Hill College Mobile Chamber of Commerce George Adams Ats

Burton Considered for Navy Secretary Post

Washington report notes Theodore Burton, former senator from Ohio, under consideration by President Osoridge for appointment as secretary of the navy.

Burton NAVY Washington, March Theodore &. Burton The Home One Co Esiden Osoridge Secretary of the Navy

Gas prices rise four cents per gallon in Texas city

Gasoline prices in a Texas city were increased by four cents per gallon as the Tex. Mare 6 company announced the new retail rates. The change pushes the price range to about 16 to 21 cents per gallon.

Tex. Mare Hae Y~ Saeaie Company Ion Retail

Man faces murder trial over lake steamer poisoning case

The man and three women stand accused in a case tied to the deaths of two sons and a wife aboard the Kenosha lake steamer near Boston on October 26. The state rested its case and the defense began its dramatic recounting as adjournment approached.

Athater Ackus Victor Ason Kenosha Quebec

Navy training squadron to gather at Annapolis for summer practice

The Navy will assemble the Midshipman Practice Squadron at Annapolis May 30 under Vice Admiral Newton A. McCully. They sail June 5 for Weymouth England then split routes to Rotterdam and Antwerp. The group visits Brest and Ponta Delgada before target practice off the Chesapeake Capes and returns to Annapolis August 23 for September leave.

Utah Newton A. McCully Annapolis Emy Weymouth England Rotterdam Antwerp Brest France Ponta Delgarda Azores

Major John Astor to pay fine for early vote in parliament

Landon March 6 Major John Jacob Astor plans to pay the 500 pound fine for voting before taking the oath after vacating his seat under the rule. The Westminster paper notes the incident may prompt a reconsideration of parliamentary voting rules. Astor voted in a division on his first House of Commons appearance Tuesday and is expected to be re elected unopposed.

Landon John Jacob Astor Westminster Paas Major Astor House of Commons Teesday

County posse seeks Negro in Baldwin area

A sheriff's posse searches the countryside between Poigt Clear and Daphnera on the Eastern Shore after five attempts to locate a Black man described as last seen near a white man. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.

Baldwin Poigt

Unclear OCR Tax and Market Announcement

Fragmentary notes describe weather and market interpretations by authorities with figures and dates garbled. It mentions dollars and a stated value but contains many unreadable terms and misaligned names. No coherent event or entities emerge from the readable text.

Candler Byfield Suit Opens in Atlanta as Jury Selection Begins

The Candler Byfield case, a $100,000 assault suit by Mrs. Sarah G. Byfield against Walter T. Candler, began jury selection after prior postponements. Mrs. Byfield, a young Atlanta society figure, seeks damages amid notable public attention and the defendant’s recent high profile breach of promise case.

Atlanta Candler- Byfield Sarah G. Bytid Walter T. Candler Byfield Clyde K. Byfield Sienna Candler G. Candler Onezima Boucher New Orleans

Tangier dispatch reports Spanish setback in Moroccan action

London telegraph notes the Tangier correspondent says the regent action in Morocco caused a severe reverse for Spanish forces. The Spanish line was broken, Rif forces press through toward Midar Nador near Melilla where Spain's headquarters stands, with rumors that Melilla is burning.

London Tangier The Daily Express Morocco Tizziazza Midar Nador Melilla Gibraltar

Arkansas Builder to Get Big Job

Little Rock Arkansas March 6 Stewart and McGehee Nash this city have been a war tract for the construction 000 hotel building in Texat with a building set te sient sthicleas e bu ste e of vaca steel concrete with roof garden suns modern in every respect it was said.

Little Rock Ark Stewart & McGehee This City Texat

Bryan Boomers to Meet in Arkansas

Nearly one thousand supporters of the Bryan for president movement in Arkansas will gather in Marion Arkansas to formulate a plan to send delegates to the national convention and cast their votes for the commissioner.

Bryan Boomers Arkansas Little Rock Ark Bryan Marion

Fragmentary OCR Note with Age Reference

A damaged OCR fragment mentions age and gore with unclear context. The readable words suggest a fragmentary record lacking names dates places or events to confirm a coherent report.

In Chemists Discuss Body Value and Repeated Claims

A West Texas figure questioned the worth of the human body and disputed prior remarks. Dr Pierle’s analysis was cited, with authorities noting no credible chemical basis for the assertions.

Canyon Texas West Texas Normal Eos Burma Pierle

Barges in Tow Sails Toward New Orleans After Incident

A damaged OCR fragment describes five steel barges in tow with possible 51 feet of length. It mentions a prior trip of 1,000 gross ton vessels toward New Orleans and a period of over £ days, though details are unclear.

New Orleans

Border order test from San Diego patrol briefing

A March note from San Diego reports a border order and related pedestrian and vehicle restrictions. Officials outline new procedures affecting crossings and enforcement details.

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