21 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1924
Page
1
The Docks Commission in Montgomery discusses site selection for new water front facilities with General William L. Sibert and others present. Separately, habeas corpus hearings in Mobile address custody of Little Mary Louise Frei amid arrests of Louise Frei and the Gibbons family for kidnapping.
In Massachusetts, 1B ln March White, a youth released from a Florida reform camp, wins 15000 dollars for cruel and inhuman treatment while at the camp run by State Senator T J Knabb. He plans to return to Taunton as Knabb vows to appeal. Police investigate Burdell disappearance amid anonymous threats and a possible Atlanta link.
Recorder dington ruled the punch board offering prizes after a 10 cent purchase is not a violation of the law. W S Kirtland, operator of the stand, argued the system gave a legitimate chance for merchandise after each sale. Assistant Lo Courtney said the punch board operation violated the law as described.
The United States Shipping Board vessel lona was towed to Pensacola from Mobile by the tug James of Gulf Towing Company. Captain William Conway reported the voyage took 16 hours due to high winds and heavy seas. A second U. S. Board steamer will also be towed tomorrow by the tug G. L. Daughdrill and Gulf Towing Company.
The article notes belief that March 21, the vernal equinox, marks the arrival of spring with buds and blossoms. It contrasts optimistic pedestrians and warm-weather promises against skeptics while explaining the equal day and night phenomenon and the Earth sun alignment.
The weather page notes frost tonight with rising temperatures on Saturday. Limited information mentions areas near Mississippi and general fair conditions, indicating a slight warming trend into the weekend.
Captain Joseph Scott, retest man ager of Transmarine S C line, visits Mobile as part of a gulf-port survey. He tours harbor aboard the tug Harry G Lytle from the river mouth to Chickasabogue and praises Mobile amid ongoing port improvement. He will return to Newark, N J, headquarters of Transmarine Corp. and was hosted locally by T C Thompson of Heynigen Brokerage Co, agents for Transmarine ships.
Fair tonight and Saturday with a low near 39 degrees in Mobile. The forecast notes plenty of sunshine will temper the seasonally low temperatures, with high winds expected to slacken and pleasant daytime conditions despite a chilly awakening.
Major Earl North announced that seawall work will begin in about two weeks. The Lester F Alexander Company of New Orleans will handle the project, with funding totaling roughly 54000 supported by Mississippi and federal war department funds. The new breakwater will replace the current damaged wall and use creosoted piling resistant to shipworms.
The Todd Shipbuilding Company began construction of a 65 foot tugboat for the Galveston district of the United States engineer department. The contract was awarded to the Mobile firm as the lowest bid and construction will be supervised by officials of a local United States engineer office.
The dredge Greage Batge is tied up in Lake Borgne awaiting relief from gale conditions. It was hauled to Mobile but will not depart until the weather subsides, as the vessel is not built for heavy seas. The Wahalak plans to move to Mobile as soon as conditions permit.
Joseph H. Smith of Grand Bay sues Louisville & Nashville Railroad for 2400 in circuit court alleging injuries to himself and his wife when entering a train at Grand Bay Alabama on June 30 1923 due to poor station lighting. Mrs Fannie Karter sues Ziliak & Shafer Milling Co for 400 after auto collision at Government and Jefferson streets January 29.
Robert Thompson, 40, a street department employee for 25 years, collapsed at 6:45 am while hitching a road grader at the city stables on Conception between Earl and Manassas. He was well regarded by Superintendent J. J. Heller and is survived by four daughters, three brothers, and other relatives.
John Brown of 313 North Royal Street faced a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner J S Burgett after a Mardi Gras raid by state and federal agents in Mobile. The judge withheld a decision pending examination of the search warrant used for the raid. A small quantity of liquor was found in a pitcher at the residence.
The Mobile Democrat Publishing Company, Inc. filed incorporation papers in probate court to engage in publication and printing. Capitalization set at 2000 dollars with 1000 dollars to begin business. Incorporators include Mrs F. R. Durham as president Emory E. Thomas as vice president and F. H. Monahan as secretary treasurer.
Constantinople March 21 The government candidates, except Ismet Pasha, have been defeated in the senate race, signaling a shift in political power and raising questions about the new balance of influence in Turkish affairs.
A man and a woman visited a tailor shop where a bolt of cloth was alleged to be stolen. Police seized a stolen coupe used to reach the shop and the woman was later released on bail after tentative grand larceny charges. Guimares, earlier jailed as a material witness, confessed to swindling to keep Miss Keenan’s affection while his new wife watched.
Checks totaling 9.7 million dollars, income tax on property of former enemy aliens seized during the war, have been sent to the Baltimore internal revenue collector. The largest payment approached 3 million dollars, with smaller payments including 45 cents for some individuals. Grover Bergdoll's property is noted among the taxed assets.
Jacksonville March 2 Chas. Gay alias Charles Hill 44 held by police for days on suspicion of taking part in Herrin Illinois rioting is wanted in Casper Wyoming on forgery charges totaling 4200 dollars.
Citizens and officials discuss welfare policy with focus on maternity and child health programs. Debates reference national norms and international perspectives as lawmakers consider expanding benefits and funding options.
Honolulu March 21 Chinese influx into Hawaii claiming citizenship by birth in the United States has suddenly ceased says W W Husband immigration commissioner on an inspection trip. He attributes the stoppage to reports of an under way smuggling investigation.
Munich reports the state prosecutor asked for prison terms from eight years to one year and three months for General Ludendorff Adolf Hitler and fellow beer hall putsch conspirators. The proposed sentences include Hitler eight years Ludendorff two years and others ranging from one year six months to one year three months.
Benny Mantelou, convicted of killing Mrs. Susan Masten of Davenport Alabama two years ago, confessed to the murder just before execution. He was pronounced dead thirteen minutes after the trap was sprung in Montgomery.
Two unmasked bandits robbed J Mayne Bailey his wife and guest Mrs Carl Kragg of Ft Worth Texas after commandeering Bailey’s automobile They drove about Fort Smith for two hours before robbing them of 5000 in cash and jewels and ejecting them from the car a mile from town
Negotiations on delimitation of the boundary between northern and southern Ireland, begun by Premier MacDonald after taking office, have broken down. British government action is deemed necessary to resolve the deadlock, newspapers report.
In San Antonio on March 21 Mrs Jane Terry Francis 69 wife of former Governor David R Francis has died at a residence in Texas. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced and neighbors recalled her as active in civic affairs during her late husband’s term.
Testimony alleges rum permits sold at two dollars and describes bribe schemes and planned seizures of seven thousand cases. Witness details payments of sixty thousand dollars to Goron and talks with Mas B Leider about liquor seizures while noting personal ties to the attorney general. Senate panel also probes a large stock account linked to Daugherty aide Jess W. Smith and other brokers, claiming “blind accounts” and unclear ownership.
Tokyo reports 18 survivors trapped in the after compartment of a Japanese submarine 4% submerged off Sasebo since Wednesday. Rescue efforts continue as signals cease and plans form to tow the vessel to shallower water after 26 ahead-drownings in the forward section.
Washington March 7 21 The movement to sidetrack the revenue bill in the senate finance committee to permit immediate operation of the soldier bonus bill gained momentum today A decision on the question was momentarily expected None of the rate schedules in the revenue bill had been taken up and some members urged that revenue needs for bonus and other pending measures be defined before any tax reductions are considered The committee was believed to reach a decision on the income tax schedule within a few days
Fayette Palmer, paroled in 1913, received a full pardon from Governor W. W. Brandon. Palmer had been convicted in Marion County circuit court of incest and sexual assault and sentenced to the penitentiary.
Nearing wage talks concluded in Baltimore with West Virginia coal miners and operators. The conference aims to finalize a wage deal and related working conditions on the Cots tract, affecting about 40 000 bituminous miners in the state.
Attorneys for 11 Negro defendants charged with night riding in the Effie Latimer murder case filed a demurrer in Van Buren circuit court claiming the indictments were wrongly drawn and asking charges be dropped. Bettis and Spurgeon were convicted of murder in the Latimer death and await supreme court review.
Peking report says Dr. Wellington Koo will replace Wang as head of China's delegation. The move aims to renew negotiations with Russia for a treaty recognizing China. Officials note Russia may accept any Chinese plan to resume talks, while Karakhan's hard tactics appear abandoned on Moscow guidance.
Washington March 21 House leaders agreed to adjourn before the conventions opening June 10 and to remain in recess through the campaign They expect to finish business by June 1 and acknowledge the Senate may not be ready Senate leaders doubt prospects with investigations pending and Republican and Democrat leaders weigh the timing Representatives Garrett and Cooke comment on possible delays versus action.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover sharply replied to Samuel Untermyer of New York who accused him of backing open price associations. He wrote in a letter to Senator Capper of Kansas regarding Untermyer’s address to Hoover.
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