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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1923

Page

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Tornado Toll and Rescue in Tennessee Area

Jackson Tennessee reports describe a deadly tornado that struck Pinson and nearby areas Sunday night, killing 17 and injuring about 75. Rescue workers, aided by local residents, recount stories of a faithful dog guiding weights of care and the loss of children and parents amid collapsed homes and fires.

Jackson Tenn Pinson and Deanbure Tennessee J. D. Weir Pinson Robert James J. L. James J. Lt. James Frances Fromy William Er- Vin J. C. Ervin Henry Kline Illinois Central Roy Davis

Georgia governor asked to spare Bakers at gallows

A Georgia man Pa Baker travels to Atlanta to plead for clemency for his sons Ralph 15 and George 23 Baker condemned for the death of Deputy Sheriff J W Morton at Durham station. National groups and local clubs urge mercy, with appeals flooding the state prison commission through Governor Hardwick.

Atlanta Georgia Pa” Baker Floyd County Thomas W. Hardwick Ralph George Rome J. W. Morton Durham Baker Gaiger Hardwick Georgia Prison Commission Forrow Frank Duwas Bere Lant Eee Evernor Florida New York State Ralph Baker National Boys’ Work Executives Association George Baker Association Boy. Scouts of America Woodcraft League of America Jewish Welfare Big Brother Movement Boys’ Work Department International Y. M. C. A Atlanta. Ga State Prison Commission United States Prison Commission

French threaten to shoot Buer mayor amid Ruhr unrest

From Berlin reports the French threaten to shoot the mayor of Buer if further French are attacked in the Ruhr, as arrests rise and civilians face restrictions. Conflicting casualty counts arise, while diplomatic circles in London weigh Brussels decisions on evacuation and German reparations talks.

Berlin Buer Ruhr London Brussels Rhineland Germany Great Britain United States France Belgium

Depositors Riot as Bank Is Opened in New York

Records of Vincenzo Tisbo & Brothers, steam ship agents and private bankers who vanished four days ago with claims totaling up to 2 million dollars, were seized by receiver Bertha Rembaugh. A thousand depositors surged the bank front and were repelled by police. safes yielded little of value containing mostly cash and foreign currency including rubies and marks.

New York Vincenzo Tisbo & Brothers

Hull Declines To Accept Endorsement

In Ashville Tennessee on March 13 Cornell Hull chairman of the Democratic national committee says he has no plans or motives that would encourage any local movement toward the endorsement resolution. He expresses appreciation for the resolution but rejects any support for its urged action.

Ashville Tenn Cordell Hull Democratic, National Committee

Weather forecast toward Alabama and Mississippi shows fair night

The forecast for Alabama and Mississippi calls for fair skies tonight with light winds and no precipitation expected. No major weather events are anticipated.

New Orleans Cotton Futures Opening Prices

New Orleans March 13 cotton futures opened steady with March at 30.65, May 30.48, July 29.85, October 26.95, and December 25.59.

New Orleans

New York Cotton Futures Open Firm

New York opening shows cotton futures firm with March at 30.80, May 31.05, July 30.10, October 26.50, and December 25.96.

New York

Candler Suit May Be Tried In September

Atlanta suit against soft drink magnate Candler seeks 500000 in heart balm damages from Mrs. Gnezima De Bouchel of New Orleans. Answer admits correspondence and engagement to her but denies damages and asks dismissal. It also cites alleged visitor conduct during the Confederate reunion and lack of sufficient evidence.

Atlanta Aseo G. Candler Atl Soft Gnezima de Bouchel New Orleans

Girl Is Questoned in Banker's Death Receiver Is Named

Former sanitary district trustee J Williams is appointed receiver for Jogan Square Trust and Savings Bank after its closure following president Fred W Popp being found shot in his car on the Chicago outskirts. State Bank Examiner H W Savage says appointment aids solvency review. Funeral held, reorganization planned. witness June Eaton questioned denying involvement.

J. Williams Sanitary District Jogan Square Trust and Savings Bank Fred W. Popp Chicago State Bank H. W. Savage Popp Savage June Eaton Oscar Wolff

Proposed merger of rails ratified in Ohio

The Nickel Plate stockholders ratified a proposed merger with the Cloverleaf Lake Erie & Western and other Van Sweringen controlled lines. Voting on remaining mergers will occur in Chicago Peoria Muncie Frankfort in successive days with owners deciding next.

Clevelax&d Ohio New York, Chicago & St. Louis Toledo, St. Louis & Western Lake Erie & Western Chicago & State Line Fort Wayne Cincinnati

Ex Kaiser Wilhelm becomes grandfather again

United Press reports March 13 that Ex Kaiser Wilhelm's family grows as the Duchess of Brunswick gives birth to a son. The birth marks another generation in the former emperor’s lineage.

Vienna United Press Kaiser Wilhelm Brunswick Speer

Allied debt note delay in Washington march 13

Secretary Hughes discussed the allied plea for more time to settle 256 million dollars for the American army of occupation in Germany with President Harding, who is in Florida. The note, sent from Paris via Eliot Wadsworth, is under study and no reply is expected before a reparations commission meeting tomorrow.

Washington Hughes Tdoay Harding Florida Germany Paris Treasury Eliot Wadsworth State Department Wadsworth Reparations Commission

King Gustave of Sweden Elim in Nice Golf Doubles

King Gustave of Sweden and his partner Mr. Hunter of England were eliminated in the first round of the Nice tournament doubles. They fell to M. re and Col. Dunkerly in two straight sets 6 8 6 7 1.

King OF Sweden Nice Associated Press Gustave Hunter England M. Re Col. Dunkerly

Noted Atlanta Attorney Luther Z. Rosser Dies at Home

Atlanta March 13 Luther Z. Rosser one of the Souths leading lawyers collapsed and died at his home in the city This eminent attorney served as chief of counsel for Leo Frank during the famous murder trials Rosser also handled major damage suits against Walter Candler son of Asa G Candler and others in recent years His death removes a prominent figure from Atlanta legal circles.

Atlanta Luther Z. Rosser Rosser Leo Frank Frank Mary Phagan Walter Candler Asa G. Candler Clyde K. Byfield

Disastrous Fire Destroys Nebraska City Block

Fire of unknown origin gutted a glass and paint store in Lincoln Nebraska City’s business district early today. The blaze spread to the Victoria hotel and swept the entire block, causing estimated damages around 200000 dollars.

Lincoln Neb Victoria Hotel

Seven Irish Rebels Meet Death Penalty

Dublin reports seven Republican irregular prisoners executed by Free State troops at diverse locations on charges including bank robbery illegal possession of weapons and rebellion. Names and places of execution are listed among the reported actions. London dispatches note continued Irish raid fears in Britain with secret service vigilance and enhanced cross border cooperation.

Erin Free State Dublin Mullin Creévy Wenn Ry London Associated Press Great Britain Secret Service Daily Express Scotland Morning Post Markievicz India Egypt Ireland

MISKE TO DISCUSS BOUTS WITH MANAGER

Billy Miske, St. Paul heavyweight, left Hot Springs for St. Paul to confer with his manager Jack Reddy on business matters. He suggested a Chicago bout with a leading heavyweight and planned to return to Hot Springs for further training within ten days. Floyd Johnson accompanied him. Johnson trains for a May 12 bout with Jess Willard in New York.

Hot Springs Ark Billy Miske St. Paul Jack Reddy Miske Chicago Floyd Johnson Iowa Harry

Landis and Herrmann to Meet at Banquet in Lakeland

Judge Landis commissioner of baseball and Garry Herrmann president of the Cincinnati Reds will attend a banquet in Lakeland hosted by the Elks Club tonight. President Herrmann is expected to address the J C Benton case and Tris Speaker along with the Cleveland Indians squad will be present. Clarke Griffith president of the Washington Americans trains at Tampa with Pat Moran manager of the Reds and possibly a Cardinals rep.

Lakeland Fla Judge Landis Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Reds Elks Club Herrmann J. C. (Rube) Benton Case Tris Speaker Cleveland American League Clarke Griffith Washington Americans Tampa Pat Moran

Meet Chili Chief Colonel at Pan American conference

The United States delegation to the Pan American conference in Santiago Chile, which met here yesterday, will call on President Porras today. Delegates who left New York on March 6 met daily aboard the Santa Teresa to discuss the conference agenda. Henry P Fletcher, chairman of the delegation, said he was pleased with the preliminary meetings.

Colon United States Santiago Chilé Porras New York Santa Teresa Henry P. Fletcher

Probe Started on Chain Store Stock

The New York Stock Exchange opened an inquiry into Piggly Wiggly stores Inc class A common stock. Members were asked how many shares they held long or short, borrowed or loaned, and to whom. The last sale stood at 79 1 4 with a yearly high of 79 4 4 and a low of 55 1 4.

New York New York Stock Exchange Today Piggly Wiggly Stores, Inc Exchange

Illinois University to host Inter scholastic tourney invites champions

Sixteen high school teams were invited to enter the National Inter scholastic basketball tournament April 4 5 6 and 7 by the University of Chicago. An Alabama pair Simpson High Birmingham and Sidney Lanier Montgomery are named along with Duval High Jacksonville and Pine Bluff Ark as state champions or runners up invited to compete.

Chicago University of Chicago Veix Simpson High Birmingham Ala Sidney Lanier High Montgomery Alabama Duval High Jacksonville Fla Pine Bluff Ark

Corso Bound Over On Prohibition Charge

Tom Corso was bound over to the federal grand jury when arraigned today on a charge of violating the national prohibition law. He was served with a warrant earlier.

Tom Corso Federal Grand Jury

Loyalty Pledge Campaign Mobilizes Mobile Citizens

A large turnout signs loyalty banners across Mobile as the Chamber of Commerce leads a week of observance. Dr Irvine speaks on Lovell to Your Home Town at Tucker School tonight. Children distribute loy alty resolutions while The Mobile Register Radio broadcasts the loyalty message statewide. J L Bedgole and David Holt prepare radio talks tonight and tomorrow night.

Mobile Obile Chamber of Commerce Irvine Lovell Cnna Parent-Teachers’ Association Tucker School Mobile Register-Mobile Radio Company Chamber of Commerce J. L. Bedgole David Holt Publicity Department

Wright Heads Alba Fishing Club at Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting of the Fishing and Hunting Club in Alba a large attendance backed a night of enthusiasm. New officers elected include John A. Lamey as vice president E B Partridge as secretary and treasurer J C Wright as chairman with T C McKenzie and C W Adams named to the committee along with others.

John A. Lamey Partridge Bauer Dr. J T. C. McKenzie C. W. Adams

Perfect Weather Forecast For Mobile City Today

The forecast for Mobile calls for bright conditions with ample sunshine. The weatherman expects temperatures around 48 degrees this afternoon and Wednesday, and says the public should be advised of the clear pattern.

City of Mobile Mobile

St Matthew’s Lawn Fete Slated for May 21 22

The St Matthew's Catholic Church in Oakdale schedules its annual lawn fete for Monday and Tuesday May 21 22. Committees have been appointed and promoters anticipate a very successful entertainment.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church Oakdale

Chamber of Commerce Board to Convene Wednesday

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly directors meeting Wednesday. Officials will discuss several matters of importance including a proposed move of the offices to the first floor of the federal building, now under review by a committee.

Mobile Chamber of Commerce Federal Building Mq Committee

New Insurer Formed In Probate Court Filing

The Bell General Insurance Ags Corporation filed incorporation papers in probate court today to engage in general insurance business. Headquarters are in Mobile and capital stock is stated. Incorporators include John O Bright of Mobile and John K La, with Mildred A Bell acting as president and treasurer and John Alk as vice president and secretary.

Bell General Insurance Ags Corporation John 0.Bright Mobile John K. la Mildred A Mildred A. Béll John ©. Alk

Mobile man held on Mann Act charge in New Orleans case

Jack Brown formerly of Mobile is under federal arrest in New Orleans on a Mann Act charge. He will be brought back for a hearing. Brown allegedly took a married Mobile woman to New Orleans several months ago.

Jack Brown New Orleans Mobile Te Brown

Condition of head of college serious in Atlantic City

The condition of Dr. James Re Day, chancellor emeritus of the university, remained serious and unconscious for about 48 hours as bronchial pneumonia worsened. Attending physicians issued a bulletin noting the remnant of the illness and the ongoing effort to stabilize him.

Atlantic City N. J Maret James Re Day University

Mayo Party Returns from Warrior River Cruise

Dr W J Mayo and party returned to Mobile yesterday afternoon from a trip aboard the houseboat North Star cruising the Warrior River. The vessel will remain for repairs and the group will resume their journey after fixes are complete.

W. J. Mayo Warrior North Star Retur Mobile

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Red Cross Nashville Mar. A Org Stromberg Porto Rico Consolidated Manati Punta-Alegre Coca Cola Pfd Associated Dryzoods Mack Truck Anti-Saloon League of Supreme Court Ellis J. Staley Lague Troy William H. |Tt Staley William x Anderson Justi@m Staley Ledgue Gas Company Commission Alabama Public . Service Commission Mobile Gas Company Harry T. Smith R. J Speer A. G. Patterson Smith Patterson Hugh White Public Service F. J. Yerger City Commission Carl Bergmann Cuno Olution George E. Crawford Sioner Police & Ment Crawford Citizens 4 Mobile Hartwell Taylor G. R. Nurse Dauphin Royal Inde Department of Hull Aliabama and Miccissippi—Fair Tonigh Candler Millionaire Nebraska City Landis Hermann Chili PROBE U. S DR. Wright Alba Fishing ST. Matthew's Chamber Commerce NEW Insurance Firm College Serios Warrior River
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