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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1922

Page

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Ex-service voters in Mobile county to qualify without poll tax

Ex-service men in Mobile county may qualify as voters without paying poll tax by presenting discharge papers showing service from the declaration of war to the armistice. The form, sent to eligible veterans, makes them qualified until October 1923 when poll taxes resume.

Mobile County Price Williams Se Sossiiére Supreme Court Mobile A & An Legisla Sativar

Local woman dies after apparent suicide in dormitory

A Worcester area woman, described as depressed after a divorce, died in a dormitory after an apparent self inflicted death. Medical Examiner Magrath notes a bottle with lethal contents and a note or statements not made to the party present. Police questioned several witnesses including Wharton Larsen Christie Tory and Annie Cosskley.

Magrath Clark Wharton Larsen Polic Robert Christie Joseph Tory Oforcester Annie Cosskley Worcester

Bonus bill sparks House debate on rules and White House stance

Gillett weighs house sentiment on the cash bonus as Fess seeks White House contact. Mellon opposes a sales tax, while naval appropriations subcommittee calls for trimming deadwood to save funds and keep key men and ships ready.

Pressachusetts Coane Ione Gillett Campbell Pres. Harding Eac Cag Rep. Fess Republican Congressional Campaign Committee White House Rules Committee Ben McCumber Chonge Senate Treasury Mellon Rep Frear Ae Frear

Two Under-Arrest as Prohibition Sweep Nets Suspected Kilns

Louis Lloyd and F Lloyd residents of Lloyds station were jailed on a prohibition violation charge with bonds set at 300 dollars each. Several hundred half pint bottles were found in a swamp near Cottage Hill in the warrant return by sheriff officers. Andrew Johnson was arrested at the fairgrounds for allegedly selling a half pint of whiskey.

Louis Lloyd F. Lloyd Lloyds Station Inferior Criminal Court Cottage Hill Cannon Andrew Johnson Fairgrounds Johnson

Heirs of Birmingham Woman Sought

The heirs of Miss Lelia Williams, who died in Birmingham about six years ago, are being sought. Birmingham attorneys request locating them via a letter to Judge Price Williams of the probate court. Williams lived with her stepfather J. J. Mitchell, who died before her, and she left real estate now in administration. Her father’s initials were M. O. or O. M. Williams. he was a Confederate soldier. Her mother, Margaret E. Cogburn, was born in Clarke County, Alabama on December 15, 1836. Miss Williams was born in Mobile in 1862.

Lelia~ Williams Birmingham Price Williams Probate M. O O. M Williams Margaret E. Cogburn Clarke County Ala Miss Williams Mobile

Important Matters At Board Monday

The Board of Revenue meets Monday but delays on most items due to the Gulf States Highway Conference in Mobile. A key issue is a projected large deficit in county treasury funds by year end, from the prior meeting’s report.

Inshe Mobile Aise Sioton le Tomorthe Gulf States Tate Getails Cabembaties Board of Revenue Wes Showhy Mecmenion Bz

Local Woman Seeks Help Locating Missing Man

Mrs. M Grenner of the Arlington Hotel in Olympia asks the police for information about John J Smith feared to be with his three year old child and estranged wife left homeless and alone, seeking assistance.

Man M. Grenner Arlington Hotel Olympia, Wash Police Department John J. Smith

Judge Berney Serious Until Further Notice

Judge Safford Berney, presiding circuit court magistrate, remains in serious condition after illness. Doctors report he is still hospitalized and being treated, with updates expected from his medical team.

Safford Berney Circuit Court Judge Berney Lmuphin

Market Report Notes Steady Open as Coca Prices Move

New York March 4 stocks show a cautious start with profits on short contracts and uncertain prices. Crucible Steel leads activity with early trading around 16.90. market otherwise steady as buyers await early Monday census data and reports of idle looms resuming in Manchester.

New York Stock Exchange Crucible Dutch East Indies Manchester Beaureau

Cotton Opening Markets In New Orleans And New York

The cotton market opened quiet in New Orleans with March at 16.70 and May at 16.74 while October and December traded around 16.05 and 16.85 respectively. In New York futures opened steady with March at 18.12 and May at 17.93. July at 17.32 and October at 16.87 with December around 16.73.

New Orleans New York

Fireman Hurt After Fall From Roof in Elmira Street Blaze

Charles Southerland a fireman assigned to Chemical Company No 3 was injured but continued work after falling from the roof of a dwelling at 354 Elmira Street during a Friday fire. The blaze caused slight damage and his injuries were treated after the fire was controlled. Other Friday calls were at 651 Dauphin Street 1014 Government Street 11 North Franklin Street and 10712 Selma Street.

Charles Southerland Chemical Company No. 3 Elmira Street Southerland Dauphin Street Government Street Franklin Street Selma Street

Hold Over Moshico Sale Until Monday

Equipment from Mobile articlegat Company not bid during the week will be offered Monday. Some material not yet offered will be included. Sale closure moved from Saturday due to ongoing interest. Articles cover all classes and parts of the SS, with most items being machinery.

Mobile Articlegat Company E Dent

Arrest Tied to Federal Warrant In Government Funds Case

Mrs. Ella Henderson of Seaboard Washington county was brought to Mobile Friday on an indictment from the last grand jury charging conversion of government funds to her own use. She served as postmistress at Seaboard and is held on bond of 260 dollars. The fee involved is said to be under.

Ead Kelley Charleston Philadelphia Ella Henderson Seaboar Washington County Mobile

Five Days in Jail for Boarding Steamer Case

Albert Kindall was sentenced in federal court in Mobile to five days in Mobile County Jail after boarding the steamer Lake Girth before docking. Customs officials acted as complainants in the case.

Albert Kindall Mobile Hng

Alabama and Mississippi Weather Outlook Tonight and Sunday

The weather report notes rain in Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Sunday. Alabama expects somewhat warmer tonight with fresh southeast to south winds. Mississippi sees rain tonight, cooler Sunday afternoon.

Washington Alabama Mississippi

Bombing at Imperial Palace Grounds In Port City

A man dressed as a coolie entered the imperial palace grounds at noon and blew himself up. The explosion killed him. A document found on him criticised the government and vowed death by his own action. He posed as a miner from Churia and gained entry by threatening guards at the double bridge.

Torio Associated Press Imperial Palance Grounds Tsa Churia

Colorado Storm Moves Eastward Across the Plains

The Colorado storm will move east-northeastward and eastward over the central United States, affecting all regions except the New England states as reported by the weather bureau.

Washington Mar Colorado New England

Italy Demands Release of Abazia From Greece

Rome March 18 The Associated Press says Italy has sent a new firm note to Greece demanding the release of the steamship Abazia and complete satisfaction for the recent incidents.

Rome Associated Press Italy Greece

Raid on yacht nets $50,000 in liquors

Miami officials seized 505 cases of wines and liquors aboard the Patrica palatial yacht tied up in Miami. The vessel is said to be owned by James Schoen a member of the New York Yacht Club. Liquor valued at about $56 060 by officials.

Miami Fla Patrica James Schoen New York Yacht Club

Showers Forecast for Mobile This Weekend

Showers predicted for Mobile late tonight and Sunday with a warmup tonight. Strong south winds expected and the coldest reading last night was 58 degrees.

Mobile

Scratches List From Today’s Card Referencing Multiple Races

Today’s scratches include Doris in Race One and Lady Mildred, Tom Reach, Pomerene, Our Kate in Race Two. Race Three shows North Shore Fort Churchill Moby Evelyn Ballynew Princess Ant Hodge Lively Powder River Polygamist. Sixth Race details not provided.

Doris Lady ‘Mildred Tom Reach Pomerene Our Kate North Shore Fort Churchill Moby Evelyn Ballynew Ant Hodge Lively Powder River

Sullivan to Face Court Tuesday in Murder Case

Sullivan, second of three defendants in the January 4 killing of Deputy Sheriff A C Brill at Calvert Alabama, will go to trial in the circuit court Tuesday and plead not guilty. He was held in the county jail and admits being with Rivers at the time of the officer's death but denies parts of Rivers' signed confession alleging a broader plot.

Wash Sullivan A. C. Brill Calvert Ala Cosey Rivers Sullivan Batt Rivers Brill Eddy Everett

Two More Plant Auctions Set This Week

Two complete plant sales totaling nearly 20000 are to be held this week by the Pitzpatrick Till Auction Co led by Harry W Patrick. Auctions are scheduled Monday and Wednesday for Ley and Company assets and other plant items as part of the firm’s dismantling sales.

Harry W.rick Ley and Company Pade Yi Aoc United of Moting Company

Liberty Bank and Trust merger collapses in New Orleans

In New Orleans on March 13 the Liberty Bank and Trust board failed to approve a consolidation plan with American Bank and Trust, causing the merger to fall through. A minority dissented, while the American voters supported the merger. the two banks report deposits totaling 3,000,609 dollars.

New Orleans Liberty Bank and Trust Company American Bank and Trust Company H. H. Flaspolier Eee Liberty Bank Decemnae E Americe Tors

Plane Dives Into Sea Two Seamen Rescued

An army plane with Lieut Frances B Valentine and David H Stevens crashed into the sea ten miles from Ambrose channel near New York while escorting the Cunard liner Aquitania. They were rescued by a nearby pilot boat and sustained minor injuries as three planes circled to greet Brig Gen Mitchell.

New York Cunard lAquitania Ambrose Channel Frances B. Valentine David H. Stevens Camp Mitchell Mineola Aquitania Mitchell The Air Service Germany

Obenchain Jury Near Conviction Nine to Three

An unofficial report says the Obenchain jury was nine to three for conviction of Madalynne Obenchain in the Kennedy murder. One undecided juror could tilt, as the twelve jurors were locked up overnight awaiting resumption at 9 am.

Los Angeles Obenchain Madalynne Obenchain J. Belton Kennedy Madalynne

American Cotton Exchange to Face Criminal Action

New York officials of the American Cotton Exchange will be prosecuted following a John Doe investigation into bucketshop operations. Dist Atty Banton said evidence would be submitted to City Magistrate McAdoo who led the hearing exposing fraudulent methods among members of Magee. If Mag cannot conduct a hearing, the case will go to the grand jury.

New York American Cotton Exchange John Doe Atty. Banton Banton McAdoo Allo Meombera Magee Ton Enia

Cypress Lumber Plant Destroyed By Fire

Fire engulfed a Cypress Lumber Company plant at Dowling, near Liver Oak, Florida, on a late Friday night. Fire crews from Oak arrived and confined the blaze to the lumber yard, preventing spread to other facilities.

Cypress Liver Oak Fla Better Cypress Lumber Amber Company Dowling

Fragmentary Labor Talks Hint at Suspension Motives

Fragments from a labor dispute outline tense deliberations as officials discuss tactics to avert a broader shutdown. The text mentions an anthracite district, suspensions, and commissions weighing possible actions while miners' ranks stay vigilant and ready for further meetings.

Amundsen Leaves Norway for U S Arctic Expedition

Capt Rudsen sails from Christiania on the Stavangerfjord to reach Seattle and join an Arctic expedition. He has been in Norway three weeks on a private visit and will take six natives and Eskimo Marie to Nome with his party. A wireless-equipped ship plans a 2000 mile range to Wrangell Ish July and Omdal, editor chief, accompanies him.

Christiania Associated Press Rnudsen New York Stavangerfjord Norway Ness Arctic Seattle Maude Nome Marie Amundeer Wrangell Wrangell - Ish July. Accompanying Am: 1¢ Board the Stolvangerfjord Omdal Edi Plane Development

Officers Wound Three in Mountain Fight

An early report states officers were wounded in a mountain area confrontation. The assailants fired and a quantity of ammunition was reported, with details continuing to unfold as investigators review evidence and seek witnesses.

Santa Fe Rumors Prompt Contemplated Move

Unclear notes from Santa Fe indicate rumors about a contemplated move or action. The fragment mentions I ig rumors and possible planning but provides no concrete names, dates, or outcomes. Further readable context is needed to confirm parties involved or the decision timeline.

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