14 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1922
Page
1
An engineer is directed to reduce the monthly budget by $10,000. The move targets discretionary expenses while preserving essential operations. Details on the affected programs or departments were not disclosed in the fragment.
Governor Thomas B. Kilby issued a statement from Anniston urging the retirement of Mobile commissioner 8. P. Gaillard and B. H. Cooper, citing their voting pattern for corporations. He argues representative A. J. Patterson is handicapped by the others, while Mobile faces gas and transit rate cases before the commission.
State treasurer reports highway funds will end year with about 185 thousand dollars deficit after 1923 receipts and outstanding warrants. Proposes severe cuts to keep expenditures under ten thousand dollars monthly while Governor Kilby calls for PSC personnel changes and cites gas rate relief talks.
Chicago social worker Miss Jessie Binford warns parents are powerless as young people, especially girls under 20, face a rising delinquency and freedom of relation ship. She calls for stronger supervision and restraint to curb the baby vamp phenomenon during a wide health conference in Chicago.
The tanker Tuxpan Oil will come to Mobile Wednesday to take on the cargo of oil from the Dillwyn, which is tied up for repairs. The Tuxpan Oil will then sail to Pensacola to join Capt. E. Flynn and the loaded fleet as the new fleet manager oversees idle ships at Mobile.
Numerous prohibition law cases were none pressed in circuit court today on motion by the solicitor. Cleared from the docket were Ben Cody, Co. Betart, J. M. Lynch, and others with multiple cases. continued were Emergon Hackett for assault to murder and Samuel Long for manufacturing liquor among others.
A Mobile Automobile Club invites business leaders to attend a banquet to press representatives of the State Highway Commission for timely action. Notices were sent to all members urging reservation of seats and inviting guests to join.
The card lists entrants across five races with horses and drivers. First race features Kedgewick Cremona Doris Gypsy Joe. Second race lists Miss Dixie Theresa. Third race includes Nees Just Seaboard Cobalt Lass Pomerene. Fourth race notes Sea. Fifth race shows No fate The Cullen Bon Execu tion Plato Paula V Nehant Lorena.
Belfast March 14 The Ulster Parliament reconvened as the king's speech opened the session noting delays in transferring staff and property to the Ulster government While congratulating rapid departmental setup and conciliation in industrial disputes the speech urged measures to empower government to address crime peace and order and hinted at upcoming prolegislation.
County Democratic executive committee members are to meet at 7:30 tomorrow in the inferior court rooms to fix assessments for county office candidates. A tentative list is circulating with many changes and proposed percentages, including about 2 percent of income in some cases and reductions in others.
Belfast reports a casualty tally from gunmen and bomb blasts over the last ten weeks reaching 1,157 seriously wounded, per the Northern Whig which calls it worse than all of 1921. The list would be larger if all gunshot wounds were counted. women and cabaret patrons, including babies, have been struck by stray bullets or bomb fragments.
Judge Price Williams of the probate court ordered the offices closed this morning out of respect for Henry Horst who served many years in the court. Doors opened at 1 o clock and regular business resumed thereafter.
The condition of presiding Judge Safford Berney, a noted jurist, was reported as very critical this afternoon as he rests at his Dauphin Way home. Relatives and colleagues await further word on his health and possible hospital care.
Mobile City Commission amended the ice ordinance to set prices for 12, 20, 50, and 100 pound lots. The measure, sponsored by Cornell Taylor, confirms current ice rates will hold, with future reductions if production costs fall, and cites guarantees from Col Lyons of Mobile Brewery and ice interests.
Roger W. Babson, noted statistician, will deliver an address at a joint meeting of the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs in Mobile at the Battle House at 1 o clock Thursday. The subject is expected to cover business conditions and growth prospects for Alabama and the Gulf coast.
Mrs Maud E Patrick of Lisman Choctaw county Alabama named a member of the state Democratic executive committee from the first congressional district by State Chairman James H Webb. Announcement made public today states Patrick was selected by the district's congressional committee.
Six condemned men Andre Damantia Josep Rini Natale Deamole Joseph Gigio Leona Poccchia were arraigned in Amite La after death sentences for the Dallas Calmes slaying at Independence were set aside Louisiana ordered a new trial. They were transported by train under heavy guard then returned to Parole prison in New Orleans.
Alabama coal mines mostly non union raise output with 280000 tons produced in the week ending March 4, up 60000 tons from early January. The upcoming national coal strike is not expected to affect Alabama mines.
The first annual peach blossom festival began in Fort Valley Ga with hundreds from Georgia and South Carolina in attendance. Gov. Hardwick was to address attendees at one oclock午後.
Newark officers struggle with a new plug and pour scheme at local bars. A patron is instructed to stand, tilt the head, and open the mouth while a hidden drink is poured, leaving no trace evidence for officers to seize. Deputy MecRell says they must devise a way to counter the tactic.
Bomb explosions have hit several parts of Lisbon with multiple casualties. Two of the bomb throwers were found with portraits of Lenine and Trotzky. The government acts to curb the planned social uprising, with plans uncovered among Oporto syndicalists and over 106 arrests reported.
In San Francisco on March 14 one juror was selected for the third trial of Roscoe Arbuckle on a manslaughter charge. Prosecutors and defense expect jury selection to take the rest of the week. Six veniremen were examined yesterday with four excused for opinions on guilt or innocence. one of the six was not examined when court adjourned until today.
The weather bulletin notes Alabama will have showers and thunderstorms tonight with clearing by Wednesday morning and cooler conditions. Mississippi gets showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, followed by generally fair and cooler weather on Wednesday.
A March storm near Kensett Arkansas damaged several farm houses and property. A 12 day old infant reportedly blew from a fence across the yard and was caught on a pit, with guardians uninjured as the storm subsided. Volunteers arrived early today to assess damage.
A deadly tornado ripped through Sulphur Oklahoma late yesterday causing about 60 buildings to be damaged or destroyed. Roughly 150 residents were displaced. several score residents sustained minor injuries while the seriously injured were hospitalized. Volunteers worked to clear debris and assess damage across the city.
In Lake Charles a man shot his wife during a domestic disturbance described as an electrical storm of intent, with two bullets fired at close range. Police have not released full details of motive or charges as investigators gather statements and scene evidence.
Arkansas report describes Dave Lockhart, a member of the Starr gang, accused in a hold up near Liberty. Authorities say he forced D Z to his supper, then led him toward a bridge as other gang members supplied a gun. Lockhart has been jailed in Boone County for a month after being indicted for the Peoples National Bank robbery last year.
Washington reports Maj. Peter C. Harris will retire as general of the army on August 1 at the end of his current detail. Col. Robert C. Davis is named to succeed Harris as adjutant general, with Davis serving during Harris absence on furlough abroad.
Local death notice states Ellis L Garetts died at his home prompting obituary details and familial acknowledgment.
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