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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1926
Page
1
A civil war era style report notes growing unrest as Britain faces strikes and a contested leadership. The premier criticizes a London executive group for wielding power, warning the crisis threatens democratic principle and unity.
A Cragkisman robbery at the Wheeler Motors plant in Mobile involved a break in and theft of about two thousand dollars from a safe. Investigators reported no clues at the scene and the incident occurred late at night with substantial money missing.
British cities including London face shipping and porter disruptions as workers rush to move goods. Beer kegs flood streets while storage and transport shift to depots. Reports note printers refuse harmful copy, aiming to protect labor, with no new strike breakthrough expected by afternoon.
A college president in South Carolina died at his home today after a brief illness. He led the university through decades of growth and served as a respected educator and administrator.
The market notes show mixed cotton futures with values around 18.65 to 16.87 for various contract months. Futures listings include May, October, January, and March among others, with several figures partially unclear due to OCR. The report references merchants and markets in New York.
A weather note reports total thunder showers this afternoon and tonight across southern portions with a cooler spell in the extreme north. Tuesday outlook indicates moderate easterly winds and cooler temperatures in portions of the area.
Brussels May 3 Victor Napoleon Bonapartist pretender to the French throne died at his home aged 64. He was born in Paris in 1862, grandson of King Jerome Bonaparte and cousin of Napoleon III, and never renounced his claim. Louis Napoleon and other Bonapartists faced questions on succession as Brussels and Geneva figures reacted.
A state grand jury investigation into Chicago crime intensifies under Attorney General Oscar at the request of State's A Crowe. The inquiry targets conditions behind recent killings and seeks broader accountability. Witnesses include William McEwiggin and Cicero Police Chief Charles Svoboda as civil raids continue for clues.
A widely known local textile maker, Neild, was killed when his car struck a tree in La companion’s escape. He had been returning to New after a weekend away.
A worker in the shipping department at McGowan Lyons Hardware in Water Street and St Louis fell down an elevator shaft. He sustained injuries to his chest and ankles and was aided by colleagues and medical staff. The incident prompted a safety review and an investigation by management.
In Birmingham Alabama May 8 authorities expand inquiry into deaths at county camps amid testimony touching on the Knox case and possible mistreatment. Witnesses named include Sam Dockery George Davis and others while the grand jury probes working conditions and potential further deaths.
Washington May 3 A state of civil war in southern Illinois emerges as the judge faces impeachment charges. He denies usurpation of power and argues the articles fail to show offenses. He asserts conscientious, lawful conduct and declines favoritism toward officials amid bankruptcy and court matters.
Wiley Pugh testified as the Jefferson county grand jury probes the 1924 Fiat Top prison death of James W. Knox of West Virginia. Attorney General Harwell G. Davis joins Tuesday sessions as 65 convicts have been examined. more witnesses and exhumation plans loom as the panel weighs possible penal system abuses.
An expert swimmer performed a mile and two furlongs in 18 minutes at the Mobile Bay Boosters Club exhibition yesterday aboard the bathing pier. He demonstrated a variety of strokes including breast and pack, and performed two dives. William C. Jackson announced plans for a Mobile to Fort Morgen crossing in the near future.
A fragmented report indicates an inquiry into the burial of Malone and an arrest connected to Bienville Square. The Department notes Malone arrived late to the city before events, with police reopening procedures under review.
The Bijou Theatre in Charleston prepares for the opening of the News-Item Bijou event with 4:30 pm preliminaries for juniors and adults, prize money and silver cups, judges chosen, and plans to avoid delays. Mobile attendees predicted to attend a gala competition as dancers enter groups and contestants.
Eight new directors were elected to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce board at the annual election. They join 36 continuing members to form the new board. The group will meet at 4 p.m. to elect a president and two vice presidents. The article lists the names of the new directors and several continuing members from the old board.
Will Johnson, age 4, was charged with killing Fred Johnson in Crich days ago. Domestic court evidence showed the shooting occurred at the defendant's home and the defense claimed self defense.
Testimony in Washington before a Senate sub committee questioned Aubrey Boyles as a church prayer object. Protestants accused the attorney of incompetence though success against liquor interests was noted. The subcommittee plans a report by May 10.
The St Clair Sewing Society held an annual exhibition at St Vincent’s School on Savannah Street yesterday at 4 30 pm. Eight hundred pieces of needlework from various churches in the diocese of Alabama were shown for community aid. Monsignor Fy and Father Royer led a brief program with clergy speakers urging nonmembers to join the society.
The Mobile forecast calls for occasional thundershowers tonight with cooler conditions. Tuesday should be fair and a cooling trend is expected.
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