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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1923

Page

1

Robbers Strike Homes of Strouse and Lowenstein

Thieves broke into the Strouse residence on Dauphin's Way and into Mrs. Louis Lowenstein at 960 Government Street, stealing jewelry valued in the thousands. A glass pane was broken, arms and a locked armoire were involved, and detectives reported no tangible lead yet.

Louis Lowenein Alex Strouse Dauphin Waynd Avenue Cambia Strouse Lowenstein , Els Terper

Final Day at Race Track Promises Spirited Closures

Today marks the final day of an eleven day meeting at the Fair Grounds. Racing officials expect a strong crowd as customers back a strong program. The feature mile and 70 yard race pits L Hammell Purse contenders Glabela Magician and Last Effort in a likely battle before the judge's stand.

L. Hammell Glabela Magician

New Charge Against AA Railroads at Mobile Protested

The Interstate Commerce Commission barred a proposed handling charge for pulling freight to ship-tackle at Mobile ports and other Gulf locations. Hearings led by Examiner McQuillan drew protests from Mobile Chamber of Commerce rep Ki G Cobb and Southern Hardwood Traffic Association's J J Martin. Railroads have until May 1 to restore old practices. hearing also addressed wharfage and port handling charges in Gulf and South Atlantic ports with state official W H Armbrecht to appear.

Mobile Interstate Commerce Commission McQuillan Ki. G. Cobb Mobile Chamber of Commerce J. J. Martin Southern Hardwood Traffic Association The Commerce Commission South Atlantic Gulf W. H. Armbrecht State Harbor Commission North Atlantic Seaboard

Professors Say Filet Mignon Is Part Girls Attire

Cincinnati March 31 Undergraduates at the University of Cincinnati tease faculty after a questionnaire showed philosophy professors favor slang current events and modern drama. Students describe items as up to date and even discuss a note about “the favorite American sport for getting money.”

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Tors Wes

Six Krupp workers killed as German force opposes French

Berlin reports six Germans dead and twenty injured in Essen when workers resisted French troops moving to occupy Krupp works. French machine guns fired as officers urged duty. Later updates claim more casualties and broader Ruhr disruption.

Berlin Krupp Essen Kisasen Casuios Clushee Ruhr Krupps Anders Ud Sinc Wesen

Bride of Movie Star Denies Estrangement Rumors

New York report quotes Jalyn Miller wife of Jack Pick denying separation rumors. She says they had few quarrels, gossip fuels speculation, and she remains happy loving him as on wedding day.

New York Jalyn Miller Jack Pick Jack

Confession May Shed Light On Wall Street Bomb Mystery

Los Angeles reports that Herbert Wilson, a convicted murderer and alleged bank robber, confessed to designing and manufacturing the bomb used in the September 17, 1920 Wall Street explosion. Officials expect further disclosures as federal investigators pursue additional details and potential co conspirators.

Los Angeles Cal Herbert Wilson Wall Street New York City Wilson Locreles Gro Spe Angeles Gove W. J. Burns Bureau of Investigation of the Ment of Justice Bae Poland Herbert Cox New York Miami Burns Aey Williamed Payna

Wan Woman Held After Police Arrest

Casey a 36 of New York and Elizabeth Ennett of 1321 Lyons Street were held on bond after morning arrests at the woman’s home. The recorder ordered them held for possible state authorities. Police testified the house was to be used for immoral purposes. Casey said he had been robbed. the woman denied it.

Casey New York Lizabeth Ennett Lyons Burt O'Shaugnessy Manchester England

Planes On Last Leg After Long Journey

The De Havilland Army planes that reached Miami yesterday head to Bolling Field Washington for the official end of their 356 mile flight. Two planes departed Miami for Camp Nar, North Carolina, and Daytona, arriving last night. The remaining squadron plans Easter activity in Savannah and Langley Field before arriving at Bolling Field on Tuesday.

Miami Fla Savannah Bollingfeld Washington de Haviland Army R. K. Stoner Camp N. C McDonald Daytona Ion Langley Field Arive Bolling Field

Police Seek Wanted Man Caldwell Amid City Search

Police and deputies pursue a man known as Arg Caldwell linked to the attorney general’s office. County Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain notes Caldwell faced as a suspect, while officers demand the release of John from county jail serving sixty days. Caldwell reportedly fled the city.

Tives Arg Caldwell Ey Generals Antor Bart B. Chamberlain Ike Kruse John Kruse Enact John Cald

Man Held on Grand Larceny Charge in Oakdale

Proceedings for aey bail in a grand larceny case show Marshall Batty held on 500 bond, later reduced to 360, at 10 o clock before A Grayson. Batty returned to county jail. Lyman residing in Oakdale charged with stealing a number of articles from his home.

Marshall Batty A. Grayson Batty Lyman Oakdale

Weather Forecast for Alabama and Nearby Areas

Forecasts indicate heavy frost in central regions with killing frost possible tonight. Expect cooler temperatures southward with fair skies and gradual warming toward morning, light frost along the coast.

Shington Alabama Pfair Fpfair

Frost Expected For Mobile Easter Morning

The weather bureau forecast a 43 degree low with probable frost for Mobile on Easter Sunday. A warm afternoon is forecast later as temperatures rise, but gardeners are advised to protect young vegetation from frost damage this opening spring day.

Mobile Weather Bureau

Tankers to be Repaired in Mobile Harbor

Four tankers tied up in Pensacola Harbor will be brought to Mobile for repair and return to service. Oil aboard will be pumped into concrete storage vessels as tugs move the first tanker to Mobile today.

Pensacola Mobile Shipping Board Fort Hokey

Rebate Granted on Sawmill Shipment from Meehan Junction

The Interstate Commerce Commission grants a refund of 508 dollars plus interest to Turner Supply Company for an overcharge on a three year old shipment of sawmill machinery from Meehan Junction. The petition had been under consideration by the I C C for several months.

Turner Supply Company Meehan Junction Interstate Comrece Commission

Holy Saturday Mass Observed by Local Churches

Local Catholic churches held Holy Saturday services with a 10 30 o clock mass led by Bishop Edward P. Allen. A special musical service took place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Edward P. Allen Desi Ae Eerpon Sam Ngstelling Cathedral of the Ac Conception

Man Admits Guilt On Prohi Charge

Paul Krouse of New Orleans and 8S F Ross of Montt Canada were arrested at a race track on a prohibition violation. Krouse pleaded guilty in the inferior criminal court and was fined 191 dollars and costs or 50 days. he paid the fine. He testified that Ross had no connection with two cases of whiskey found near a stable where the men planned to sell it at 50 cents a drink.

Paul. Krouse New Orleans F. Ross Montt Canada Sherif Black Hudoff Inferior Criminal Court Krouse Ress

Automobile Plant Destroyed by Fire in Pittsburgh

The wagon and automobile construction plant of G. A. Schnabel & Sons and several nearby buildings burned this morning in Pittsburgh. Damage is estimated over $200,000. Twelve firefighters were trapped briefly by a wall but rescued, and the blaze covered the block between 24th and 25th streets before being controlled by 8 o'clock.

Pittsburgh G. A. Schnabel & Sons

Congressman Smith Dead in Michigan

Charlotte Michigan March 31 Congressman J M C Smith 76 of the third Michigan district died here last night of heart disease He had been in ill health for several months and had taken little part in affairs in Washington for more than a year He was elected last November to his seventh term in the House

Charlotte Mich Michigan

Hearst may buy Baltimore papers in major deal

Announcement expected on the sale of the Baltimore American and Baltimore News to William Randolph Hearst. The American is a morning paper and the News its evening edition. Fuditor & Publisher pegged the price at at least 4 million dollars.

New York Baltimore American the News Frank A. Munsey William Randolph Hearst The News Fuditor Tedaxy

Harding Weeps While Talking To Blind Kids

President Harding, visiting the Florida state school for the deaf and blind, postponed golf to greet more than 300 students. He spoke of his special interest in blind and deaf children and thanked staff and pupils, tearing up as he left and shook hands with each child.

ST. Augustine Fla Harding Florida State School For the Deaf Tam Washington Herbert Felkel

Demurrers Overruled In Chapman Case

Judge Safford Berney overruled demurrers in the Chapman case concerning a statutory offense in the death of Mary Aileen Katanaugh. The state faced invalid indictments. new grand juries declined to repeat charges against Flor ida Lathrop, a trained nurse. Numerous witnesses, including about a dozen physicians, were summoned.

Safford Berney T 'Bhd Adnate Pman Ehar Mary Ailéen Katanaugh Oeal Weingase Florida Lathrop Kavaneugh

Prisoners Saw Bars Of Cell In Escape Attempt

Police report says about ten inmates confined in the white bull ring at headquarters almost fully sawed through two steel bars in an escape bid. The attempt was discovered by Night Turnkey Clark and two men face charges of attempting to escape as police investigate.

Clark

New Pact Reached On Wheat Growing Cooperation

Kansas City March 31. Officials of United States Grain Growers Inc and American Wheat Growers Inc announced a non competitive marketing arrangement for wheat. The plan divides the country into districts for cooperative selling and coordinates activities, with mutual terminal market facilities and limits on cross territory marketing.

Kansas City United States Grain Growers, Inc American Wheat Growers, Inc United States

Workers to Receive Large Wage Increase in West Chester County

A new four day wage rise for building trades union workers in West Chester County raises daily pay from 8 to 9 dollars. The contract extends to July 1, 1924, and includes a half day Saturday and an eight hour workday on weekdays.

New York N. Y West Chester County

Sneeze Causes Death In Texarkana Man

In Texarkana Texas March 31 doctors say a sneeze triggered a hemorrhage that led to the death of Robert D. Newton of Arkansas. He had bled for several days before arrival at the hospital where a blood transfusion failed to save him.

Texarkana Tex Robert D. Newton Ark Newton

Murder Seen In Finding Of Army Officer

Army officer Lieut Charles D Clay of Leon Kentucky died last November in a quarrel at the Officers Club Red Wing inmate testifies a deserter claimed he shot Clay in a quarrel. General Pershing asked letters from Clays son be read by the war department. Deserter being hunted by Justice Department.

Wort Henry Clay Clay General Pershing Department Red Wing Minn Department of Justice War Department Adjutant General Pershing Fort Snelling

War Talk Reignites in Angora Over Peace Note

Turkish extremists vow war if the allied note becomes official. With the text not yet published, fears grow that the war party will mobilize before Angora’s assembly examines the document. Deputy Tali Chukni Bey from Trebizond reportedly vanished amid political turmoil in the house.

Constantinople Angola National Assembly Angora Tali Chukni Bey House of Deputies Trebizond Es Party Ashly Reouf Bey

Aviators Fail In Endurance Fight

Dayton March 31. Lieut. John A. Macready and Oakley G. Kelly, in Army transport T-2, landed at Wilbur Wright Field after seven hours fifty three minutes and 527 miles due to engine trouble. Mechanics suspect pre ignition as cause as the airplane completed a late lap before landing.

Dayton Oteaita Court Vee Field

Wedding Roll Call of Vet Increases

A 73 year old Civil War veteran, Cha W. Davis, is the subject of a police roll call update. A letter from Brockwayville claims a marriage to a man who deserted her, and authorities in Rochester and Elmira issue warrants charging larceny related to disappeared money and valuables.

Cha W. Davis Brown Brockwayville Bois Davis Rochester Elmira N. Y

Local papers finalize price increase across Springfield

In Springfield on March 31 the Union and the Springfield Daily announce a rise in paper prices from one to two cents, with some papers sticking to one cent for the next issue. The move signals a broader shift in newspaper pricing, though exact details vary by publication.

Springfield Mass Dole, the Union Thean

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