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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1923

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Cleveland Clevelands face murder and affray charges in Lossing death

Warrant attempts to arrest J G Cleveland for murder have failed but officials expect his surrender before the September 6 hearing on the death of Stephen Lossing aged 89. Tom Cleveland and Son Cleveland await trial in the inferior court while William Henderson faces related charges.

J. G Jack) Cleveland Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Stephen Lossing Cazalas Cleveland New Orleans F. J. Inge Clevelands Jack Cleveland Tom Cleveland Outlaw William Henderson Champs Clevend William Hender Lossing

New Two Story Brick Building Let To Realty Construction

A contract for a modern two story brick and cement building at Elin and Dauphin streets is awarded to Realty Construction, led by Daniel E Jett, with an estimated cost of 15 900 dollars. The firm also secured a street paving contract and bids for Dog River draw renovation tied to its scope. Bridge improvements including piling and decking total about 10 000 dollars.

Elin and Dauphin Daniel E Jett File Claire Dog River Real’ Construction

Man Shot in Richton After Escape Attempt

In Richton Mississippi on Tuesday Willie Johnson 13 was shot in the foot by Officer Mike White during a pursuit after an alleged larceny. John son was later taken into custody by City Marshal H O Newell and Jeant Marshall aided in the arrest.

Willie Johnson Plattan Mike White Richton Miss Maror H. O. Newell Johnson Jeant Marshall Officer White John White

Embezzlement Warrants Filed Against Former Lime Cola Worker

M Morris Jr once employed by Lime Cola Company faced warrants alleging he converted company property to personal use. The complaint claims he diverted meat and mort perty and misused goods including a Buick roadster valued at 228 dollars. G Stevens, manager of the ola Company, signed the indictment and claims a lien on the vehicle.

M. Morris, Jr Lime Cola Company G. Stevens Theola Company Morris Stevens

All Case Set for Hearing Friday in McDowall Assault Case

The case of O. E. McDowall of 507 Lawrence Street, charged with assault on Chambers of 452 Lawrence Street, will be heard in recorder's court Friday by order of Judge D. H. Edington. McDowall is accused of striking Chambers over the head.

O. E. McDowall Lawrence Street Recorder's D. H. Edington Chambers Sailemaker

iP Statesman Is Lost in Disaster

Marquis Matsukata, a Japanese official reported killed in Saturday’s quake, is alive but injured, according to United Press.

Ip Statesman United Press Marquis Matsukata Saturquake

Weather Forecast for SGton Indicates Cloudy, Possible Rain

The weather summary from SGton on September 7 forecasts mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of local showers or rain on Thursday. Highs and winds not specified in the fragment.

SGTON Mississippi Iocal Wera

Irregularities Mark Opening Of New York Stocks

Speculative sentiment unsettled at the opening with steel, asphalt and chemical shares mixed. Bethlehem Steel and Baldwin products eased slightly while Davison Chemical and Du Pont rose, with cotton futures opening steady in New York and New Orleans markets.

NEW Yor Bethlehem Steel Baldwin General Asphalt Costen Davison Chemical du Pont Marine Cuyamel Fruit New York New Orleans

Seaport Measure Faces New Mobile Senate Substitutes

Friends of Alabama's Mobile seaport project expect the senate to be shown a revised substitute bill after a night session. The draft limits next four years expenditures to three million dollars and creates a five member docks inspection board. It also requires city or private property for construction and bars condemnation of railroad properties at Mobile port.

Alabama Senate Senate House Alabama Montgomery Necesary Board of Censors Docks Commission Mobile

Hospitality of Mobile Praised by Legionnaires

R E Steiner former State commander expressed personal appreciation for Mobile's hospitality to Montgomery Legion members at the Alabama Legion’s fifth annual convention. He wrote letters to local posts and civic groups noting the convention gratitude and the Legion’s desire to return to Mobile.

Montgomery Legionnaires Alabama Department of the Bgion R. E. Steiner Legion American Legion Mobile

New Ruling on Circular Mail for Rural Routes

Postmaster H. G. Reiser announced a new order allowing rural circulars without individual addresses. Businesses should send pieces to Boz Rural Route with route number. carriers will deliver one circular to each box on the route. The post office will supply box counts for each route.

H. G. Reiser Reiser

Dickinson appeals after $161 fine for prohibited liquor possession

Alphonse Dickinson was arraigned in the inferior criminal court on violating the prohibition law. He was fined $161 and costs, with three months added, and appealed to the circuit court where bond was fixed at $506. Will Carson, charged with stealing a cow from Mrs. Clira Coleman of Toulminville, was held to the circuit court under $300 bond on grand larceny charges.

Alphonse Dickinson Inferior Criminal Court Dickinson Will Carson Clira Coleman Toulminville Carson

Robinson Lend and Lumber sells assets to Cowan firm

William B. Paterson announces the sale of more than 100 million feet of timber plus a sawmill and railroad equipment to L A Cowan of Cowan Lumber Co. The timber lies in Greene County Mississippi near Avery on the Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad. The Bothwell sawmill and related assets are included. Estimated value around 2 million dollars. Cowan already in possession and plan to run with other Mississippi sawmills. Largest sale of its kind in the area in years.

L. A. Cowan Cowan Lumber Company William B. Paterson Robinson Lend and Lumber Company Mississippi Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad Greene County Avery Robinson Company Bothwell Miss Cowan Conjiiuation

New Paved Street Opens to Public in City

City Engineer Wright Smith announces the new concrete road connecting Ann street to Catherine on St Stephens road will be opened Friday. The paving district includes Catherine from Dauphin to Governmnt, Demouy from Conti to Dauphin, Bienville from Dauphin to Conti, Conti from ae remony, Texas from Regina avenue to Ann, and Georgia avenue to the street end.

John Craft Ann Street Catherine St. Stephens Road Wright Smith Ria Dauphin Demouy Conti Bienville Aeremony Texas Regina Avenue Ann Georgia Avenue

Man Fined $50 In Police Court For Disorderly Conduct

J. R. Childress a pressman was fined 50 dollars or 50 days by the recorder for disorderly conduct charged by Cynthia Bosarge and Thelma Tucker waitresses of the Metropolitan Cafe. He appealed the case. J. C. Burman arrested then was discharged for lack of evidence.

J. R. Childress The Recorder Cynthia Bosarge Thelma Tucker Metropolitan Cafe Childress J. C. Burman

Burns Declines Senate Bid to Seek Reelect in House

In a statement from E. Tenn on Sept 5 Joseph W. Burns a congressman from the Hermitage district and ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee said he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate in the upcoming primary and will instead run for reelection to the House.

E. Tenn Joseph W. Burns Congress Hermitage District Appropriations Committee of House United States

Bombers Ready for Air Target Practice Off North Carolina

Eleven airplanes including five scouts five bomb throwers and a smoke layer departed Langley Field for Cape Hatteras and arrived safely to begin bombing tests off the North Carolina coast. The mission reported ready to begin operations after 10 am.

Newport News Langley Field Cape Hatteras North Carolina Langtey Field

French Ambassador Is Reported Safe in Japan

The French ambassador to Japan, Paul Claudel, is reported safe aboard the steamship Andre Lebon, with the foreign office notified by Kobe consul. Councillor of the embassy, Prince Henri de Barne, disembarked at Kobe aboard the President Jefferson.

Paris Associated Press Japan Paul Claudel Andre Lebon Foreign Office Kobe Prince Henri de Barne Jefferson

Soviets Offer Aid to Stricken Japan

Moscow reports the Russian soviet commission of public affairs has decided to aid Japan in its extremity. Russian ships in the Pacific are ordered to proceed with provisions, and the foreign office will convene an extraordinary conference to assess relief dimensions.

Moscow Soviet Commission of Public Affairs Japan Pacific Foreign Office Russia

British Tanker J. A. Feared Lost at Sea

Panama September 5 report that the British tanker J. A. owned by West Indian Oil Co. is feared lost after leaving Balboa for Los Angeles on July 12. The 6,866 ton vessel has not sent any word since.

Panama Balboa Los Angeles

Marriage is 50 50 says judge in alimony order

In Los Angeles Judge John W. Summerfield orders Mrs Mary Scranton to pay her husband Charles Scranton five dollars weekly as temporary alimony while his separate maintenance suit goes to trial. Scranton testified she earns 150 dollars a month and deserted him while he is ill and unable to work. The judge calls it a case of give and take.

Los Angeles Cal John W. Summerfield Superior Court Mary Scranton Charles Scranton Scranton

First List of Dead in Quake Is Given Out

In Yokohama, a list of foreigners killed in the quake and fire was released. Names include American consul and wife, American vice consul Paul Jenks, and several other diplomats, bankers, and staff from British and French missions.

Shanghai International News Service Yokohama Max Kirjassoff Paul Jenks E. G. Babbitt San Francisco Franck de Jardin I. C. Morrison Hong Kong and Peking Assosciated Press Reuter Osaka

Plight of Wheat Farmers Is Urgent, Says Minnesota Official

Chicago report quotes Sydney Anderson of Minnesota noting that belittling wheat farmer distress risks apathy amid widespread farm impoverishment. He cites wheat investment and farmer proportion as reasons the sector’s woes threaten agriculture, urging focus on wheat farm hardship despite gains in corn and overall income.

Chicago Comeans Sydney O.derson Minnesota Sremace Re Une United States America Anderson Pen

Court refuses to reduce alimony in Kenyon case

Charles A. Kenyon was summoned to court over $1,700 in arrears to Elsa Cooke Kenyon. He claimed illness and earnings between $15,000 and $20,000 last year, requesting alimony of $55 weekly be cut. The court declined the reduction and continued the hearing to allow back payments to be made.

Los Angeles Cal Charles A. Kenyon Elsa Cooke Kenyon Kenyon

Boy Accidentally Killed by Father in Tennessee

In Knox County near Paulette Ernest Gentry, 12, was shot and killed by his father Sam Gentry while in the barnyard at dusk. Ernest handed the shotgun to his father saying it was unloaded. the gun discharged, hitting him in the side. The father was grief stricken by the tragedy.

Knoxyville Tenn United Press Ernest Gentry Sam _ Gentry Paulette Here

Higher-Ups in Macon Held

Macon Georgia September 5 Associated Press reports the arrest of Dr C A Yarbrough a dentist J E Patrick a court official and W F Delamar a salesman on warrants for assault and battery and rioting tied to recent flogging acts. Several other arrests were already made with trials set for September 11 in city court. Yarbrough described as the whipping boss of Macon and a Ku Klux Klan official bond set at 5000 for each defendant with others under surveillance as authorities prepare to trial the cases.

Macon Associated Press C. A. Yarbrough Dentst J. E. Patrick W. F. Calamar Hudson Brothers J. F. Alexander Ollie Perry Dr. Yarbrough Yarbrough Ku Klux Klan K Brough Mandntaine Eleaees Patrick Delamar

Massacre of Italian Officials Approved by Epirote Congress

Rome reports a Santi Quaranto dispatch in Giornale d Italia claiming the Janina congress approved two days before the massacre at Makadia that killed Italian officials. Brigand Marko allegedly aided by Greek troops with the prefect and mayor of Argiro Kastro. about 20 rifle shots heard.

Rome Santi Quaranto Albania Giornale d'Italia Janina Lutraki Marko Makadia Argiro Castro

Greek Prefect Refuses Surrender In Corfu Stand

A Greek major in command on Corfu refused to capitulate to Italian demands saying he would rather be shot by Italians than by his own government. He later disappeared after leaving the prefecture in an automobile. The dispatch notes Dr William Kennedy English head of the save the children fund and confirms a British consul report justifying the Italian bombardment.

Rome Corfu Foschini Giornale d'Itala Wiliam Kennedy Save-He-Children Fund Foreign Office

Giant ZR-1 Airship to Fly to New York Next

After a successful trial flight, the massive naval dirigible ZR-1 will head to New York on its next spin, announced by Rear Admiral William A. Moffatt, chief of the naval bureau of aeronautics, from Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Lakehurst N. J New York William A. Moffatt Naval Bureau of Aeronautics

Mussolini to Attend Auto Grand Prix in Milan

Milan September 5 Premier Mussolini confirmed to attend the automobile grand prix on September 9 to start the race and personally drive one lap as part of an agreed arrangement despite international complications.

Milan Mussolini

Dixie Woman Demands Place in Big Affairs

New York dispatch reports Southern women pushing beyond traditional roles seeking influence in business politics and professions. Miss Helen McCormick, field secretary of the Southern Women’s Educational Association, cites Lady Nancy Astor as a precedent and urges broader acceptance of educated Southern women in public life.

Dixie New York Helen P. McCormick Sovern Women's Educational

Regulations for German Money in Ruhr Issued

A Mayence dispatch reports the Rhineland high commission may require uniform local money across the occupied Ruhr area with only town names as identifiers. The move aims toward a Rhine land currency. Geral De Goutte ordered seizure of money and property for fines from French court martial sentences. German mail service in the Ruhr faces one week suspension by the French authorities.

Duesseldorf Mayence Ichten Ruhr

Italo Greek Crisis Watch Intensifies In League Debate

Rome dispatches report keen interest as the League of Nations faces the Italo Greek dispute. Britain backs league competence against Italy while France favors the council of ambassadors. Small states favor assembly discussion and see the case as a test of league power and diplomacy.

Rome Associated Press Council of the League of Nations England League Italy France Council of Ambassadors Greece

ASK GIFTS TO FUND FOR QUAKE VICTIMS

The United States Chamber of Commerce and the New York Cotton Exchange asked members to contribute for Japanese relief. Darwin P. Kingsley, president of New York Life Insurance and former Chamber president, led with a $1 000 donation.

New York United States Chamber of Commerce New York Cotton Exchange Darwin P. Kingsley New York Life Insurance Company Chamber of Commerce

Diners Trigger Panic as Robbers In Chicago Cafe

In Chicago on September 6 a detective sergeant exchanged pistol fire with three armed robbers attempting to rob a downtown restaurant. One man was wounded and about 160 diners panicked as the robbers fled without loot, one possibly wounded.

Chicago

Tokio Death List Grows Amid Tokyo Yokohama Losses

Reports from Ambassador Woods in Tokyo indicate about 10,000 dead there with many Americans safe. Dispatches also confirm major destruction at Yokohama including the consulate general and casualties among staff. Fire, water shortages, and aftershocks compound the crisis as refugees suffer and evacuations continue.

Washington Associated Press Tokio Ambassador Woods State Department Abassador Yokohama Philippines Kobe Department Edward Bell Pekin Kirjassoff E. R. Dickovey Misa Martin Nason Leo D. Sturgeon Wardell Paul E. Jenks Press Association Onlyo One Dispatch Radio Corporation of America Japan A. Anderson U States Cas Admiralderson Eberle Aciiia San Fra San Francisco Neve Admiral Anderson Sea Gmten Tokio Abbas

Contributions pour into Red Cross for Japan relief

Washington Sept 5 American donors began pledging to the Japanese relief fund. Early mail to Red Cross headquarters carried checks totaling about 5 million dollars with many gifts of 600 dollars and larger gifts up to 5 thousand. New York City contributions led by Edward L. Harkness, Jersey City, and others forwarded hundreds of thousands.

Washington Byers Curt Hase Ake Red New York City Edward L. Lee Harkness _ ch Jersey City Ieee the Cross Benjamin & Ferore Allen New York

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