14 May 1919
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
1
Mobile greets the Confederacy veterans and their descendants, praising their enduring courage and martial spirit. The piece honors fathers and grandfathers for passing the torch of liberty to future generations, asserting a virile race endures beyond individual deaths.
Announcement of a Mobile visit by United States Steel Corporation officials led by Judge E H Gary and James A Farrell to the Chickasaw Shipbuilding site. Banquet at the Battle House honors the magnates with executives from Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company and Chickasaw affiliates in attendance.
Confederate Veterans announced plans to ask the federal government for a pension allotment and to seek a state pension increase. The committee was tasked to report at the Elks Club this afternoon amid addresses praising the Glorious Fourth Alabama and veterans returning from overseas.
The Lyric theater overflowed with Gray supporters as the opening session featured an array of addresses and music. John D. Logan chaired before passing the meeting to M. T. Judge of Raphael Semmes Camp.
Negroes in the United States are urged to organize to secure citizenship guarantees and privileges denied to them. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports 85 new branches, notes failure of the War Department to redress indignities against Black officers in the South, and cites employment discrimination against women in government departments in Washington.
Unofficial AP dispatch from Juarez dated May 14 says Villa with about 500 men moves along the Kansas City Mexico Oriental Railroad toward Ojinaga. Ammunition smuggling from the Rio Grande reached the desert area, where a small federal garrison holds the post at Presidio Texas border.
Washington May 14 Senator Cummins of Iowa favored by the Progressive group was chosen unanimously for president pro tempore of the senate at the organization conference today of Republican senators. Lodge of Massachusetts was pert and discus-
Judge Gary accepts the Mobile Chamber of Commerce invitation for May 15. The visit marks Mobile as a new shipbuilding center, with financiers Henry C. Frick George W. Perkins George F. Baker and Percival Roberts Jr arriving by special train. They will breakfast at Battleship? and meet Chic w Shipbuilding Co officials then be met by the police steamer Alert at Chickasaw before noon.
May 14 forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday in Washington and Mississippi. Temperatures mild with light winds. No precipitation expected.
Mobile welcomed its returning soldiers home with a grand dance and a flood of food as the Fourth Division arrived by rail at Camp Shelby. The celebration drew thousands, with a brass band, flags, lights, and a ballroom full of dancing amid a sea of celebratory activity.
Amid veterans homecoming celebrations in Mobile reports highlight Cor poral William Luker who survived multiple bullet impacts and a blown cartridge belt. Greek native Alexander Malichis walked with the 167th in memory of his son Constantine Malichis, awarded a Distinguished Service Cross yet to be delivered. Sergeant Warner Hall led the first American patrol to capture German prisoners near Ancreville, France, earning the Croix de Guerre and DSC. Captain J T Hackett praised J Harry Hughes for intelligence work aiding engagements.
Public invited to hear Senator Underwood at the Cawthonnerotel this evening under the Chamber of Commerce auspices. The talk is expected to cover moving our commerce and shipbuilding, with the senator touching on matters of interest to the people.
New York May 14 The Social Democratic League urged support for the peace treaty aligning with fourteen points. The socialist organization, led by Allan Leake, former presidential candidate, claims the league backed the war and seeks intelligent action on world problems.
A newly signed measure legalizes ten round contests in Michigan. The act creates a governing commission to supervise these events, to be appointed by the governor.
John L. Burnett former congressman from Alabama’s northern district dies in Gadsden from heart failure. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at First Methodist Church with Dr. Frank W Gadud and Rev. George W Read, with many telegrams of sympathy arriving. Burnett is survived by his wife and son Philip W. Burnett.
United States Senator Oscar W. Underwood addressed the state veterans at the annual convention on Wednesday. He warned that Bolshevism remains a global menace, threatening property and family, and urged veterans to stand ready to defend civilization and provide guidance during troubled times.
The first shipments of pine timber and lumber to Holland since 1915 are staged for two steamers and two schooners at the Turner Terminal docks. Timbers largely from Eastman-Gardner mills at Laurel and other cargoes await departure aboard the Fulvia Ferm and Oritakea Lavan bound for Rotterdam. The combined timber value exceeds a million.
An Overland car taken near the municipal sheds during a dance was found Wednesday on Texas Street between Jefferson and Broad. Owner G. Q. Midwee reported it at the police station, and the car was located by Chauffeur William Kounse. the gear had been stripped by the joyriders.
Emil Swinsonn, internationally noted consulting engineer and writer on technical subjects, is reported dead. The obituary notes his contributions to engineering literature and professional work.
Atlanta on May 14 reports the 64th annual Southern Baptist Convention opening with Bu Reverend Dr Lansing Bunting Bu of Americus Ga releasing figures. Total contributions reached 17 857 929 dollars up 3 506 262 from last year with 12 941 82 percent for home purposes and 2 1 022 for state home and foreign regions and 2 250 083 for other benevolent uses. Property value of Baptist churches and societies stood at 69 974 092 dollars, up 5 201 232. Attendance expected to exceed 2 000 with messengers arriving. J B Gambrell of Texas is noted among the officers.
The American naval seaplane NC-4 arrived in Halifax at 2 10 p m Halifax time from Chatham Massachusetts after a 300 nautical mile flight lasting about 3 hours and 45 minutes. The Navy Department reported the plane's position to Washington from the scene within three minutes.
The dispatch from Belgrade reports large Italian landings on the Dalmatian coast at Zara and Sebenica with troops moving eastward and fortifying passes. The Hague bulletin refutes claims of surrender by Germany and Emperor William, stating the issue concerns Germany and the Entente.
AR POINT May 14 press notes a south wind and unclear destination for the balloon mission. Five men plus Lieutenant Commander Coll form the CB crew as messages travel to St George base and naval air stations to observe for the craft.
The naval seaplane NC-4 began operations from Chatham Massachusetts on May 14. It was scheduled to fly today toward Halifax as it joins NC-1 NC-3 waiting at Newfoundland for favorable weather to commence the projected trans Atlantic flight.
Report from Boston says the Navy received a message at 11 22 a m from Seal Island Maine noting a machine was making 85 miles an hour. The bulletin mentions a seed seal island context and speed details.
Washington May 14 The naval seaplane NC-4 under Commander Towers prepares to depart from the coast toward Halifax for a flight to Trepassey Bay with NC-1 and NC-3 awaiting favorable conditions to begin the Atlantic crossing.
ST. JOHN N F May 1 British aviators Hawker and Raynham appeared unlikely to depart today for their rival trans Atlantic flights as reports spread of poor weather threatening a start.
The American Locomotive Company announced an order for 150 heavy freight locomotives for the Italian government. The firm noted reception of several inquiries from other governments as interest grows.
General Sir Robert Baden-Powell and Lady Baden-Powell met with U S Girl Scout officials in Washington on May 14 as part of a gathering of Scout organizations and supporters.
Paris May 14 German notes delivered to the four allied council discuss the economic effects of peace on Germany, the application of President Wilsons points, and the principles behind the harsh demands protested by Germany.
Paris May 14 The council of four appointed a sub committee with one representative from Britain France the United States and Japan to handle counter proposals to the German peace plan Three German notes were delivered in the morning and were lengthy but topics discussed remained undisclosed.
An Austrian nation envoy bound for the peace conference passed through Switzerland this afternoon en route to station aria.
Paris May 14 British delegates renew efforts to secure an agreement on pooling former German merchant ships and distributing tonnage among allies during the war. The plan contrasts with the United States proposal to retain ships surrendered by Germany after entering the war. The claim was presented to the council of foreign ministers this afternoon.
Several chaperons from the German peace delegation at Versailles are before the allied powers. Three notes were delivered to the council of four in the morning, and by noon Paris announced one member from each great power would meet with the German delegation. The council also discussed ports and the Austrian treaty, with Italy not pressing hard on terms.
New York state and northern Pennsylvania soldiers of the 78th division totaling over 1,300 arrived today on the Pesaro. About 1,550 more 78th division troops returned from Marseilles aboard the Giuseppi Verdi. Earlier reports place the 126th infantry movement from Detroit with Michigan units in Boston for embarkation.
David Todd of Wealhy Manufacturer and banker died at his Youngstown home today after pneumonia illness. He was 42. Todd was a well known figure in local business circles and had ties to Associated in the area.
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