06 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1921
Page
1
Police abandon earlier theory that George Day was killed for love not kept by Day. Investigators now pursue a potential shooter tied to Day and an unnamed Belgian woman. A blonde woman who visited Day's apartment collapsed when told of the death and remains uncertain.
Spencer Newell, 43, once jailed for federal liquor violations, was fatally shot at his Hogan's Lane home after two masked men called for him and opened fire. Sheriff deputies and a posse scoured the scene as neighbors reported threats linked to alleged Ku Klux activities. Newell recently faced federal indictments and had appeals pending. his killer or motives remain unknown as investigators pursue leads.
The fifth World's Conference of Methodists opens at Wesley Chapel with 500 delegates including 300 Americans. Rev. S. P. Rose of Montreal delivers the opening sermon. Sessions move to Central Hall Westminster and run through September 17 with leaders from many countries and a Japanese bishop on the program. Topics cover religious matters and international political relations. Two American senators and British figures will take part in discussions. Overseas delegates will enjoy a concert and a garden party.
In Ormsby Minnesota a family of seven the father Frank Klocow a retired bank cashier his wife and five children were found shot to death in their home. Authorities say the father killed his wife and all five children then himself using a revolver with evidence of anaesthetic used on the victims. The deceased are Frank Klocow his wife and five children Fred 16 Myrde 12 Glen 10 Oliver 3 Leland 3 Jonet Thompson noted they likely died Saturday night.
Dr. W. Hadley travels to Richmond to face a murder charge in the 1918 death of his wife Sue Tinsley Hadley. Officials say the confession links her poisoning and disposal in the Chickahominy River after Thanksgiving. A Cincinnati wealth status and a long pursuit culminate in his arrest near Albuquerque, New Mexico, last week.
Mexican taxes on oil have been paid by American oil men, according to officials in Mexico City. The payment covers taxes to date with exchange rates noted and a plan for future three month installments to ease the obligation.
Partly cloudy to Wednesday with no significant changes. Alabama and Mississippi remain in the forecast as of today, with stable conditions expected across the region.
Roy Gardner, the train bandit who escaped McNeil Island prison during a guard assault, appears to have reached the Tacoma mainland. The 34 year old, already famed for four jailbreaks, vanished after cutting wire and using cattle as cover while guards set fires to flush him from the woods.
The Guaranty Bank and Trust in Jacksonville failed to open, taken over by the state comptroller at the directors' request. President W M Bostwick said withdrawals tied to indictments in the federal liquor probe caused the move, with loans totaling 751000 and all loans to be called for liquidation and reorganization.
Four Italian murders in 24 hours prompt New York police to suspect the Sicilian organization of hired assassins has resumed activity. Suspects watched in New York Detroit Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Victims include Antonio Pizzoni and an unidentified man in New York and Vita Bagnasco and Anthony Brana in Detroit. A tattooed emblem appeared on victims.
In New York on September 6 Patrolman Albert Prette killed Luigi Graiffo, a chauffeur mistaken for a gang member during a holdup. Graiffo reportedly resisted and fired once. the officer ordered surrender and shot him in the chest, Graiffo dying moments later as five bandits escaped.
Ruth Stephen Son Gussman separates from husband Pedro Gussman amid reports of renewed tensions. The couple’s marriage, to a Catholic Puerto Rican, sparked the fatal shooting of Father James E. Coyle by Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson, the girl’s father. Investigations and court actions continue as grand jury deliberations resume in Birmingham.
A mutiny breaks out at Kronstadt fortress near Petrograd with food riots reported in Petrograd. Dispatches cite looting, arson and casualties as Russian warships mutinied and crews embarked, though unconfirmed by officials.
Washington reports the United States has dispatched a new note to allied powers on mandates. Officials said the note covers Class A and B mandates under the League of Nations and awaits replies within 24 hours. Publication arrangements are being made pending receipt of responses.
The American Pharmaceutical Association opened in New Orleans with about 450 attendees. Wilber J. Teeters urged rapid advancement of pharmacy through more colleges and higher education standards for entry into the profession.
In Atlanta detectives arrested W. L. Plumber his wife and mother in law Mrs J Garland after a rooming house fire endangered a dozen people. Investigators found kerosene soaked wood under the house holes in walls and a kerosene gasoline mixture poured inside. All occupants escaped.
New Orleans reports show cotton gaining up to nine dollars a bale as distant-month contracts surge. October leads with about 177 points up near 19 cents, May climbs to 19.87, amid crop scare rumors and heavy buying from mill centers and traders.
Representatives from Birmingham Montgomery Ima Tuscaloosa and Dothan will travel to Mobile October 6 for the Meridian Alabama rate case hearing before an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner. R G Cobb Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic manager says the session will last two or three days with Traffic men to present city impact figures.
Allen Schell proprietor of a Nashville taxi company and son of Dr. Henry A. Schell was shot and killed near the gate of the state prison at 1 a.m. A guardhouse trusty awakened by the shot cried out that his car had been stolen as the crime scene and his vehicle were found nearby.
Corp. Alexander C. Hazelton of Wilmington Delaware, sole survivor of a five man crew after a government bombing plane crashed at Twenty Mile creek Nicholas county. He endures fractures of both legs and serious internal injuries as a life and death struggle continues.
President and Mrs. Harding and a party of friends including officials returned to Washington aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower.
A 15 member delegation from the League of Women Voters urged Mayor Crawford and Commissioner Pillang to appoint a woman to fill the vacancy caused by Pat Lyons's death. Speakers L. E. Bixler and Miss Annette Kennedy argued women deserve trial as officeholders, noting U S examples. They did not name a candidate but suggested Mrs Kate Ha as a possible nominee.
In Crestview Florida Ponsell of Georgia and Jake Martin of Florida go on trial in circuit court for the murder of John Tuggle of Chipley on a lonely country road. Prosecutors say they waylaid Tuggle after a return trip from Milton and killed him with an iron bar and rifled his pockets and suitcase. Ponsell was arrested in Bainbridge after allegedly trying to sell a watch from the victim. Martin is said to have worn a silk shirt taken from Tuggle's suitcase.
Admiral Edward W. Eberle leads the Pacific fleet in coastal maneuvers off southern California as drills run through November. The exercise aims to assess needs and surpluses and align routines with the Atlantic fleet for joint autumn maneuvers.
London reports King George may hold a pre conference with ministers before meeting Lloyd George in Inverness to discuss Ireland. The king aims to keep doors open for Sinn Fein talks and consider de Valera’s London meeting idea as cabinet members head to the main conference.
Chattanooga Tenn September 6 Friday September 9 fixed as the date of the quarterly session of the Southwestern division of the National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers. About 78 leading textile men will attend to discuss the cotton and general business situation and note the marked demand for hosiery as cotton prices advance.
Norfolk Boy Scouts returning from camp sight the Mayflower in Hampton Roads. A scout signals the yacht and informs President Warren G. Harding to behave and go to bed early, provoking a sailor to shrug in response.
The Munson Line steamer Tuscan bound from Cuba was seized in Mobile on charges of liquor imports after 118 quarts were found aboard under coal. Assistant District Attorney J O Middleton filed the libel in federal court. owners must post bond twice the ship’s value. The case follows repeated aboard liquor discoveries on recent trips.
Mobile city officials meet to honor Pat J. Lyons with a formal resolution of sympathy. The board notes Lyons’s faithfulness, public service and role in maintaining the city’s high credit. A copy of the resolution will be entered in minutes and sent to his family as the meeting adjourns.
T. J. Sullivan, chief fuel inspector of the Shipping Board, is in Mobile to oversee completion of Blakeley Island fuel oil tanks. The Hampton Roads is due to arrive and unload, marking the first oil stored in the new tanks. Two more government tankers, the Kekoskee and the Liberty Minquis, are ordered to Mobile. Page & Jones serve as local agents.
President Warren G. Harding will not visit Mobile during his Birmingham trip for the semi centennial in the Magic City. A letter to Mayor George E. Crawford from George B. Christian Jr. states the president regrets due to extreme duties he cannot add to his itinerary and cannot visit Mobile at this time.
General delivery and stamp windows at the Mobile post office will close at 7 oclock instead of 8. The opening hour for general delivery will begin at 7 each morning. The notice indicates a shift in hours effective immediately.
The regular monthly meeting of the board of directors is scheduled for Wednesday at 3:30 PM. This will be the first meeting since July, with the August session abandoned. several directors from the city will attend.
Robert Yates aged 26 and John Hg 23 were jailed today on a charge of being unlawfully in the United States after being found in the hold of the steamer Tuscan arriving from Cuban ports.
The Mobile Council Knights bus will hold its annual election tonight at the council home 602 Geye Street. Important matters are to be discussed at the meeting.
Chief George W. announces three men named to the fire department with Alfred McDonald, Willie Will, and Joseph Sullivan on the list and other officials expected to follow.
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