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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1925

Page

1

Dawes Invited to Mobile for Bankers Meeting May 28

Vice-President Charles G. Dawes is invited to Mobile to address Alabama Bankers Association members when they meet May 28 for a free-day session. Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon is also invited, with J. Parham and E. B. Wohl named on the arrangements committee. About three hundred delegates are expected, including national bank examiners and bankers officials.

Charles G. Dawes United States Mobile Alabama Bankers’ Association Woolf Irman Alabama Secretary of the Treasury Andrew We Mellen Financial Leadeed Dawes Henry T. Bartlett Bankers’ Asson Montgomery Stewart Brooks Mobile Clearing House Association Mr. Woolf J. Parham W. W. Boylés E.B. Wohl Gee National Bank The National Association of Bankers

Final Plans to Entertain Club Women Are Made

Announcement by I Lashes, chairman of the local committee, outlines final plans for an entertainment club event. A Monday car trip through local sites will be followed by tea at the Country Club. All social events and programs are open to the public. a Tuesday luncheon at the Cawthon Hotel is by invitation for federation leaders and council members.

Tuescom I. Lashes Phureday Weadne Chamber of Commerce Gevevarieds Pet Dauphin Way Chickasaw Eg Hill Country Club Cawthon ‘Hotel Federated Clubs General Fedération Council of

Chauncey Depew Celebrates 91st Birthday

York April 23 Chauncey Depew chair of the New York railroad arc and former U S senator celebrates his ninety first birth anniversary. He continues to work at his desk, noting a long career, though he has given up cigars and alcohol and now adheres to a daily dozen. He never played golf tennis or baseball.

York

Festival Film Stills From Mobile Exhibit Released

Fox News Company photographer captured festival scenes and local cabbage industry imagery in Mobile. Moving pictures will tour nationwide to spark publicity, with release dates to be announced by the Chamber of Commerce publicity department.

Chamber of Commerce Fox News Company the Moving Pictures Fox News Mobillans Mobile

Lower Roofing Paper Freight Rate Set for Crichton Mills

A lower rate on roofing paper was secured for the new paper mills at Crichton. The discount comes via a Mobile & Ohio rail line letter to traffic officials of the Chamber of Commerce. Additional cities in the region may publish similar adjustments.

Mobile Indianapolis Chicago Mobile & Ohio Railroad Chamber of Commerce Crichton

Gulf Maid-OFF Dock to Port Arthur Tug to Tow Monongahela

The Gulf Maid of Gall Metering Company sails for Port Arthur to pick up the Monongahela and tow her to Port Arthur. The tow barge was wedged from port by the Echo of Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company after the Monongahela arrived with a heavy cargo of oil.

Gulf Maid Gall Metering Company Alabama Drydock Ipbuil Seromas Company Port Arthur Sait Maid Monongahela Somenet Echo Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company

Brother Located Sent To Hattiesburg

Telegram from this county seeks B. Parrett to be located so he may visit a relative ill in Hattiesburg. The notice appeared in the first edition urging the missing brother to come home.

Hattiesburg B. Parrett Hattiesbure

Bracelet Seeks Owner Held by Police Chief

A platinum bracelet set with two marcasites and a sapphire is in the custody of Chief of Police Warren awaiting identification. The jewelry is valued at about $59 and the rightful owner is being sought.

Warren

Theft of tire from parked auto near 1258 Washington

McDermott, Ww reports a tire stolen from a parked car at his address 1258 Washington. The incident is part of stray thefts noted in local reports. Proceeding through police channels for investigation.

McDermott Washington

Weather Outlook for Mississippi Friday

The forecast calls for fair, mild conditions across Mississippi on Friday. Light winds prevail as daytime highs edge into the comfortable range with no significant precipitation expected.

Policemans Ball Planned With 2500 Expected

A police association ball is scheduled for tomorrow at a civic arena. General chairman John Agham leads the efforts with Mayor Harry T. Hartwell presiding at the 3:30 pm event. The host committee includes Chief Warren Burch and Sgt. Sheets among others.

Caeea Ses Rae Peco Mobile Police Elie Motor Ads Orium Ording John Agham Iin Hen Bend Harry T. _ Hartwell Eman Stratford M. le Motier Demouyre Dack Ed Murray William Laird Henry Ard of Sheets Phillip Pitrott L. C. Lytz

Witness Subpoena Noncompliance Lands Man in Mobile Jail

Lemmie Miller of Wheelerville received a jail sentence after failing to obey a court subpoena to testify. He was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Noah Gewin and brought before Judge Robert T. Ervin, who noted prior efforts to locate him. Miller claimed work prevented compliance, and the judge warned him against repeating the offense.

Lemmie Miller Wheelerville Mobile Robert T. Ervin United States Noah Gewin Ervin Waeemen Spetto

Optimists Hold Festival Tonight in Mobile Park

The Optimists announce the second annual festival at Optimists' Playground No.1 in Mobile. Organizers expect a highly successful event with all arrangements complete. Proceeds fund the construction of a third playground for city children, begun in 1923 with prior festival funds.

Optimists Dauphin Monterey Pera Mobile Ane

Speeding and reckless driving fines set in city court

Records show eight speeding and four reckless driving cases. Sam Be well and Sidney Smith faced speeding charges while two others received fines for reckless driving. The report notes a defendant identified as a negro and mentions a separate case involving Grivenveld.

County Officers Raid Ale House in Alienville

County officers raided the house of Silas Rke, a Black man in Alienville, finding beer and paregoric among contraband. Clarke was arrested on a charge of violating Prohibition after a report from Sheriff Schwarz’s office. The raid yielded alcohol, with no further arrests reported as the case moves through state channels.

Silas Rke Schwarz Clarke Wan

Prohibition Offense Fines Reported

Jim Mor was fined 100 dollars and costs or 100 days hard labor for illicit liquor under prohibition law. Claude Young received 51 dollars and costs or 30 days. Henry Lewis faced 100 dollars or 100 days for carrying concealed weapons, with the court indicating future fines for such care.

Jim Mor N. R.clarke Inferior Criminal Court Claude Young Henry Lewis Grand Jury

Tug Lytle to Tow Schooner to Havana

The tug Harry G. Lytle of the Guilt Towing and Wrecking Company heads for Pensacola tonight to tow the schooner Willis A. older to Havana Cuba. It is the second Mobile tug to take a tow to Havana after the James Dougherty left days ago and is expected to arrive Sunday night or Monday morning.

Harry G- Lytle Guilt Towing and Wrecking Company Pensacola Willis Havana Cuba Lyte James Dougherty Mon

Wingate Cleared of Statutory Charge in Court

Harry Wingate, a machinist or marine worker, faced a statutory charge in recorder's court. The case was called after grand jury action. the state found no evidence and did not proceed.

Harry Wingate Recorder’s Court Grand Jury

Man accused in Mann Act case held on bond

Agents from Citrus Florida detained a man returning from Brewton who allegedly arranged an illegal act. The defendant was held to the grand jury under a $2,000 bond after appearing yesterday.

Mann T Brewton Dean Defendan Ulag Citrus Fla

Opinions differ on saving life in Homeric Raifuku Maru tragedy

Reporters describe divergent views on Captain Roberts and the Homeric during the rescue attempt. Observers praise Marshalling lifeboats and pumping oil while others fault the ship’s actions, as Raifuku Maru sank with all aboard in a rolling sea off the coast.

New York United Press Eal Roberts Veraoe Ae Eea Roberts Pinchot Pennsylvania A. Anderson Buffald N. Y E. CC. Lipman San Francisco Scranton

Body of Floyd Collins Freed From Sand Cave Trap

After two months trapped in Sand Cave Floyd Collins’ body was finally recovered by miners. A stalwart guard watched the entrance as rescuers tunneled under rock to reach him. The body was moved to safety just before a collapse and will be buried on a hill above Crystal Cave after a brief detainment at the local Baptist church.

Associated Press Floyd Collins Barrenounty Sand Cave Minera Rk Pe Baptist Tist Crystal Cave Collins

Two youths killed as car submerges in river

Claude Grey, 28, and Mitchell Willis, 19, drowned when their car plunged off an unguarded New Bern street into the Neuse River. A bystander reported the car vanishing and bubbles surfacing as National Guard drills unfolded nearby and recovered the bodies.

Newbern N. C International News Service Claude Grey Mitchell Willis Neuse Newae

Tremendous Oil Stock Purchased by United Oil

The Los Angeles Times reports the Pacific Petroleum corporation’s entire oil stock, averaging about 40,000 barrels monthly in production, has been bought by United Oil Company for more than $1,000,000. The Pacific Petroleum was controlled by a small group including William Wrigley Jr and Samuel Blythe.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Pacific Petroleum Orporation United Oil Company Pacific Petroleum William Wrigley, Jr Samuel Blythe

Delegates Oppose Church Unity in Methodist Conference

Greenville Mississippi delegates to the Methodist Episcopal Church South conference adopted a resolution instructing law delegates to oppose unification with the northern church. The vote was 76 against and 11 for unification as the meeting adjourned.

Merigold Migs Greenville, Mias The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Unifi

Two Pianos Taken on Airplane Trip

A Giant Sikorsky bi plane with two baby grand pianos aboard and six men arrived at Bol lingfield after a three hour flight from Roosevelt field on Long Island. Igor Sikorsky piloted the craft, which landed twice on its approach.

Washington Sikorsky Roosevelt Long Island Bollingfield Igor Sikorsky

More Humanity for Prisoners Urged by Press

The Plas today reports British and American ministers in Sofia urged the Bulgarian government to humane treatment of prisoners amid rumors of executions.

Burpest Plas Today Sofia

Motorcycle Cop Injured in Springhill Crash

Patrolman Q J Welch was thrown from his motorcycle on Springhill Avenue near Ken Avenue and sustained slight injuries as the bike struck a car or object. Details vague due to damaged text.

Q J. Welch Patnol Springhill Avenue Kenone

Local Exhibit Plans Stalled as Chamber Debates Dues

The New York Chamber of Commerce plans an exhibit and fundraiser drive with committees led by Hartwell and Laning. Directors report roughly $7.00 in board dues remains unpaid, delaying preparations for the annual meeting postponed as the nominating committee seeks more time for nominations.

Hartwell Twell Charles the B. Laning New York Chamber of ‘Commierce Eboard

Two Candidates To Broadcast Speeches In Germany

Berlin April 23 German posts arrange to televise the radio speeches of Field Marshal von Hindenburg and Dr Wilhelm Marx. A 1480 meter wire line will carry five kilowatt transmitters from Koenigshausen to Berlin. Each candidate will speak about 16 minutes with Hindenburg to speak at 2 p.m. Berlin time and Marx at 3:30 p.m. New York time. The service will reach other cities for listening.

Berlin Germany Krgypf von Aiadenvore Wilhelm Marx Ministry of Posts Koenigshausen Hindenburg P.m New Yo York Dr. York Nuremberg

Wife pleads police aid to locate missing husband

Mrs Ralph N Brant of Olney asks police to locate her husband Robert N Brant in destitute circumstances. She reports him as mobile, about six feet eight inches tall with a dark complexion and a scar on the left arm.

Ralph N. Brant Olney Fil Rsaph N. Brant Mobile

Big Day in Caillaux Life Marks Political Reentry

A historic session unfolded as Caillaux’s return to power as minister of finance drew hopeful crowds and cautious opposition. Senators debated civil rights and wartime measures as conservatives and moderates watched closely for a potential shift in policy.

Paris

Two Men Die in Motor Truck Crash in Norwood

Two men were killed and a companion named Joseph King injured when their car collided with a motor truck in Norwood Massachusetts. The truck driver was captured.

Norwood Mass Ternational News Service Joseph King Newt Cap Urt

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