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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1923

Page

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ROK Probe Of Rumored Charges At Monroe Park

At a city commission meeting officials discussed rumors that Police Clerk Charles Howell shot twice at a man near Monroe Park Monday night. Commissioner Crawford pressed for proof while Hartwell claimed no foundation for the report. Chief O Shaughnessy and Acting Superintendent Taylor offered limited details as the investigation continued. Howell remains on duty with no public suspension announced.

City Commission Charles Howell Monroe Park Commismer Hartwell Crawford Hartwell Howell Wford Hart Beif Mrerwford Schaadges The Rhoades Polic O'Shaughnessy Taylor

Question on moving school discussed by Mobile Chamber

A committee discussion on moving the Daphne state normal school yielded no definite action. Members plan to continue the inquiry at future meetings. A resolution favored studying agricultural matters tied to legislative efforts and luncheon club activities.

Daphne

Prohibition Agent Wesmith Returns to Testify in Federal Court

Federal Prohibition Agent W J Wesmith, recently sent to the north for duty, arrives in Birmingham for a short stay to testify in prohibition cases. He plans to travel to another district and notes temporary assignments for several agents in various regions.

W. J. Wesmith Ile Heremith Birmingham

Mobile Bank Secur es 75000 Pav ing Bonds in City Deal

The Mobile city commission sold a 75000 paving bond issue for Julia street and other streets to the Peoples Bank of Mobile for 75225. The bank also received 3000 for sidewalk improvement No 17 for 3005 plus interest. The panel adopted a 2000 annual license tax for out of Mobile labor solicitors.

Julia Street Dauphin Old Shell Road Oaklawn Terrace Caroline Avenue Ann Street Elmira Ohio Spring Hill Avenue Ann Catherine Street City Commission Peoples Bank of Mobile Mobile Light and Railroad Company Mobile Employes’ Protective Association Mobile County Stewart Brooks Automobile Club Co-operative Association

Concrete Highway Link From Mississippi Line to Mobile Delays

Alabama State Highway Commission will build a 2.5 mile concrete spur from the Mississippi line toward Mobile as an emergency project. Senator John Craft announced the link will connect Mobile county roads with the concrete highway, with a survey ordered for an 11 mile stretch from the state line.

Mississippi Alabama Mobile Grand Bay Alabama State Highway Commission John Craft Highway Board Montgomery Craft State Highway Board Mississippi Line Highway Department Rab Gratia Ak Grand Bay Irvington

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County deputies pledge summer patrols to curb speeders

Sheriff Paul Cazalas announced extra patrols on Cedar Point road and other county thoroughfares after a serious crash on the same highway. Five men in an Overland car escaped death when they struck a cow, went into a ditch, and overturned. Driver A W Lawson was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and Toralf Land for being drunk in public. The wreck left the car a total loss with the cow owner aiding the injured riders and residents.

Cedar Point Paul Cazalas A. W. Lawson Messenger Toralf Land

Sub stations may be established in state

The recess committee on agriculture is seriously considering experimental stations in three sections of the state. Commissioner J M Moore said at the capital yesterday that a sub station in this county is being sought. W J Durand of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce returned from Auburn with encouragement from officials about the plan.

Montgomery J. M. Moore W. J. Durand Mobile Chamber of Commerce Auburn Durand

Boy 11 Tries Playful Hangman Ends in Tragedy

New York police report Francis Dangieri an 11 year old in Brooklyn accidentally hanged himself with two neckties tied as a slip noose around his neck. A small dog Brownie whimpered near the body as officers investigated initially suspected murder but concluded the toy noose caught the boy when he attempted to free the dogsnay.

New York Tfrancis Dangieri Brownie Francis Brooklyn Béieté

Nurses Save 67 Children From Burning Pittsburgh Hospital

Four nurses fought through flame and smoke to carry sixty seven crippled and sick children to safety as fire ravaged the Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. John Gosnell shut a gas cock to avert an explosion while Miss Laura Wilson guided survivors from the roof to safety until fire crews arrived. Sixteen firefighters were overcome or injured by fumes.

Pittsburgh United Press Children’s Hospital John Gosnell Laura Wilson

Probe Charges Carrying Away City Horseshoes

City commission session extended to tomorrow at 10 o clock. Witnesses include C Prine for the defense and Frank Natale for the city. George Hutton and Bud Williamson testified Matthews hid four mule shoes in cinders at the blacksmith shop on May 18 and he claimed to have found them. Matthews produced an affidavit from J C Pring claiming ownership and that Prine paid for the shoes to fit a mule owned by Prine. Mayor Taylor read a conforming letter.

Haves. C. Prine Chunchula Frank Natale George T. Hutton Bud” Willamson Matthews Blaith Hutton Natale J.C. Pring Prine Taylor Mae

Health official defends duty amid mob slander in trial

In Birmingham, experts defend enforcing health laws as jurors hear from state’s star witness Charlie Tyson and mob associate Ernest Ge jacks. The solicitor condemns poisonous slander while stressing civic duty and civilized restraint against vigilante violence.

Birmingham Alm Ernest Ge Jacks Charlie Eopy) Tyson Jacks McCoy

Hafnium Atomic Weight Reported by Nils Bohis

In Copenhagen on May 31 Professor Nils Bohis, credited as the discoverer of hafnium, announced progress on determining the element's atomic weight. He notes hafnium, named for Copenhagen, remains unresolved but nearing finalization, with zirconium as a complicating factor.

Copenhagen Nils Bohis Hafmiun Pee Bohr

Tragic Opera House Fire in Petrograd Claims Many Lives

A deadly blaze at an opera house in Petrograd results in numerous fatalities. Eyewitnesses report chaotic evacuations as flames engulf the building, with rescue crews scrambling to reach trapped patrons. Investigations are expected to determine cause and responsibility.

Petrograd

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