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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1925

Page

1

Vats Blown Up In Mobile County Cattle Dip Of Mystery

Dr Ward reports twelve cattle dipping vats in northern Mobile County blown up recently. Livestock officials and field station agents are gathering evidence to present to a jury and pursue convictions. Vats at Johnson, Roberts Bros, Maples, Davis, Grove, Baldwin, Satsuma, Point, Pennsylvania, Rice, Kemp, and Celeste are cited with 3200 value each totaling 2400 dollars.

Mobile Johnson Roberts Bros Davis Uli Mk Grove Oak Baldwin Satsuma Pont Pennsylvania Rice Kemp Celeste

Admiral Palmer Praises Mobile Port Plans at Dinner

Admiral C Palmer head of Emergency Fleet Corporation visited Mobile for port inspection and a dinner at Battle House. He urged five to fifty year planning, noting Mobile’s future growth and the need for international shipping competitiveness. He toured the docks, reviewed plans, and spoke with local shipping officials and businessmen.

Mobile State Docks Board Admiral C. Palmer Emergency Fleet Corpor Battle House Admiral Palmer Shipping Board Fleet Corporation J. B. Waterman Waterman Steamship Corporation Mobile Oceanic Line Benning Expansio US Iit de Bort

Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Meetings in Mobile

Reports from department chairs and federation committee heads fill two sessions. An afternoon tea at the Country Club and an evening program feature sculpture by Miss Nesap Mercer and a Clara Schumann Club concert. Winners in a short story contest will be announced and prize poems read during the night.

Federation Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs Country Club Nesap Mercer Alabama Clara Schumann Club of Mobile Music Study Club of Fairtiope Writers’ Department George E. Stone Dunbar Ogden

Anti Vamping Bill Promises Equal Rights in Wisconsin

Madison report notes a proposed Wisconsin anti vamping bill advancing in the legislature. State Senator Jay Veon argues the measure gives men and women equal protection under law and eliminates outdated gender bias. The bill, described as first of its kind, seeks to ensure women have the same legal standing as men in voting and court matters.

Miss MacSwiney Enters Country Without Passport

Miss Mary MacSwiney, sister of Terence MacSwiney, Irish hunger striker, arrived in the United States without a passport and stated she had no intention of revealing herself publicly. Authorities awaited further details as officials in Chicago and Newark prepared for possible inquiries.

Cmbicago Mary MacSwin Terence Mac Swiney Ene Weapolis Apeak Nec. 1

Cadets Scout for Abductor Near Norwich Fort

Armed troops and mounted cadets from Norwich hunt for Barnard, alleged 11 year old victim, under Lieutenant John K. Dom. The unit tours the Roxbury mountaine region closing in on the suspect amid disciplined drills and parade ground relays.

Grantville Norwich Nengwea Ci Barnard John c. Kdom Roxbury

Fifth Suit Filed In Motor AGC Case

A circuit court suit filed by Annie Marsal as next friend seeks $5,000 against a contracting firm for injuries from an accident at Franklin and Conti streets on March 27. Another suit for $1,000 targets the same defendants alleging damages from the same incident. Attorneys Inge and Bates represent the plaintiffs.

de McRee Sara Circuit Court Today & Bates Fr $ Marsal Annie Marsal Franklin and Conti

Cutter Saukee Off For Key West Base

States coast guard cut er seized the British schooner Francis EK Sunday with about liquor on board. The vessel sailed toward her base at Key West. It is understood the schooner was to reach the port on Monday May 25 when the captain and crew were seized and jailed on bond.

States Coast Guard Cuté Y Schoone Francis EK Key Bend Meers Esterda Feratead Bur

Adoration Services at St Catherine's Scheduled

Morning 40 hour adoration begins at 6 30 in the church of St Catherine in Crithton. A second service marks the feast of St Catherine with a sermon by Rev James F Sega at 7 30 tonight. The period closes in the evening with a 7 30 start led by Rev B E Hackett.

Crithton

Frutier Returns to Port After Trouble at Sea

A Norwegian steamer depicted by fragments returns to its port after departing yesterday. The missing text suggests an incident or mechanical trouble, with references to Bowdenef and a company, but details are unclear in the OCR.

Bowdenefort Devibeis

Laner Niagara Arrives to Refill Bunker at Port

The French passenger steamer lagara operating between Ivre and Houston arrived at port tig mount at a the Louvis ville with coal tipple ready for bunkers aboard. The ship has visited bunkers on several occasions and will take on coal.

Ivre Houston Port Tig Mount Louvisville

Port of Mobile hearings on railroad service disruption

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce and state officials discuss restoration of freight service from Natchez to Mobile. Testimony notes Mississippi Central and Tatum interests failed to reach terms for track use after the Hattiesburg Beaumont line sale, leading to discontinuation. Governor Braddon and General William L. Bibert are mentioned in hearings.

Ishmen Natchez-Mobile Cobb Mobile Chamber of Commerce Fed Anne Pean White Braddon William L. ‘Bibert State Docks Board Mobile Issippi Central Hattiesburg-Beaumont Rull, Mobile & Thern Railroad Tatum Lumber Hattiesburg Mississippi Central Tatum People

Suitcase liquor found in tree as gang uses trees to hide business

Deputies Burch and Nelson report a suit case of liquor found in a tree as part of a local gang operation. Sheriff Leon Schwarz stated the discovery occurred in Oakdale yesterday while on routine patrol. Bottles were described as half-pint to pint sizes.

Burch Nelson Leon Schwarz Oakdale

City Peaceful Court Records Note Absence of Cases

A terse court report notes the city is peaceful with no police court cases on file. The clerk’s office records show an unusually quiet docket and no major matters before the judge in this period.

Warrant Issued for J N Lewis Amid Mobile Requisition

A warrant is sought for J N Lewis with a property value of 667.84 dollars. Sheriff Frank Kare notes a deputy will accompany the warrant into Mobile and halt at Montgomery to secure requisition papers en route.

Sencar Wbile Frank Kare Mobile Ingomery

Multiple County Speeding Arrests Reported

In the inferior criminal court today several defendants including M Chestang P B a lack Silas Cristigas Ollie Winistert L J Button Willie Thompson Doyle Pickett Richard Orr C R Kipne George Braxton and J M Slater faced charges for speeding. Seven were fined five dollars and costs. H B Tonsmeire jailed for a larger offense. Miles on Sets lane is referenced in uncertain text segments.

iIn Inferior Criminal Court M. Chestang a@lack Silas Christigas Ollie Winiselt L. J. Button Willie Thompson Doyle Pickett Richard Orr C. R. Kipne George Braxton Je M.slater Wien H. B. Tonsmeire

Juvenile Court Report Summary

Nine cases settled out of court for good behavior. One notice pressed and seven cases continued. adults involved in proceedings.

Forty Hour Devotion Opens at St Joseph Church

The service of forty hours devotion opens at St Joseph's Catholic church at avenue and Bayou Street with morning prayers at 10 o'clock. Mrs Carl A. leads the opening rites in a ceremony noted for parish devotion.

St. Joseph's “Catholic Church Il Avenue

Conviction in Vaen Court Tells of Denver Mint Robbery

The article reports the conviction of bandits including Thompson in Virginia court for a Denver mint robbery. It notes the robbery netted about 200000 and involved a guard shot as he fled the scene. The piece mentions a partner named Sloan and a Vancouver suspect linked to two major robberies.

Denver Golo Federal Reserve Bank Vaencourt Denver Mint Mint Thompson Vancouver

Awards at Knights of Was Fair Given in Local Contest

The event at 111 Southborn Street awarded first prize a $5 gold piece for dishes, with Zetland and Spring Hill College noted among top finishers. a thermos bottle also earned recognition as a prize. The results were announced by the organizing committee, noting the program will continue this week.

Knights of Cortee South Rborn Street Spring Hill College M. WN South Dear Street

Contested May Day Threats Signal Communist Pressure in Europe

A wartime dispatch reports heightened Italian Romanian and Balkan tensions as raids target suspected communists and public demonstrations are restricted. Authorities plan tight security for a May 9 meeting in Bucharest to coordinate action against communism amid regional arrests and deportations.

Ondon France Aign Rome Urin Milan Italy Eee Budapest Paeto Coun Coldante Governo T Anxeae Conbess-Detntia Kit Austin Chamberlain Jordian Bichareg United Press Roumianie Jugo-Blovakia Balkan

Senator Bourne to Wed Miss Turner

A marriage license was issued in court for Jonathan J. Bourne former United States senator of Oregon and owner of plantations at Theodre Frances Baker Turner. The arrangement signals a forthcoming wedding with Turner's involvement noted in local legal records.

Senator Bourne TO Miss Turner Te Te Bate Jonathan J United States State of Oregon

Unclear OCR item lists warrants against men totaling 6600

Fragmentary entry references warrants against men totaling six thousand six hundred dollars. Details unclear due to damaged text and missing context.

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