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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
5
The county board of revenue and road commissioners will meet next Monday to discuss adding a third traffic officer, considering applicants Charles Bullen J P Betram and Charles T Reynolds. They will also decide on funds for tick eradication work and enforce traffic laws including bright lights and caliope whistles.
Dr J M Dannelly former St Francis Street Methodist pastor now in Prattville spoke to the Wesley Men's Bible Class predicting ultimate victory for prohibition and the rout of the greater evils He said faith grows stronger daily He is visiting old friends Another former pastor Dr S W Williams was in the city en route to the Eastern Shore and will return for a short stay later in the week Williams now resides in Dallas Texas
Nearly 2,500 persons attended memorial services for William Jennings Bryan at Memorial Hall in Columbus. The Columbus Tabernacle Association announced a new tabernacle to be built soon will be named the Bryan Tabernacle.
General H. M. Lord, budget director, said after leaving Rockland for Washington that preliminary estimates and tight spending point to a government surplus of not less than 290 million dollars by the end of the coming fiscal year.
Wilbur Wilson 25 of Ojus formerly of Fairfax Ohio was killed instantly in a collision with a truck near Miami Florida. Leonard Lockler of Ojus was fatally injured and Laude Quinn of Olug formerly of Dunellen Florida was injured but not seriously in the same accident.
Quick remedy for eye discomfort advertised as Leonardi's Golden Eye Lotion. Claims bloodshot eyes inflammation and soreness relieve in one day, with cooling and healing effects. Urges readers to insist on Leonardi's for strong eyes and to visit the druggist.
Jack and Dotty wear big glasses to aid another adventure in the woods. They notice bushes like trees, and a monstrous grasshopper spooks Dotty. Jack explains the insect with his glasses, and the creature hops away as they move on.
Berlin reports Minister of the Interior Severing, while en route to Schneidemuhl, rejects camp handling for evicted Germans and favors distributing them across districts in Germany. He warns of bureaucratic overload, eyes potential second camp at Gossen, and notes a five million mark state appropriation. A Schneidemuhl report cites overcrowded camps and higher refugee numbers than forecast, with 11 000 seeking asylum versus a Poland consul's 3 000 expectation.
A WMCA radio program of hymns set to dance time with saxophone drew fifty protests as sacrilege. A Methodist council at Round Lake denounced the plan and WMCA postponed the idea citing lack of full-hearted cooperation from supporters led by Mr. Golden.
William P. Davidson stated that contracts for additional school improvements will likely be awarded this week. Principal repairs will cover Oakdale and Spring Hill schools with all major projects expected to finish before the next scholastic year begins.
A Paris fashion piece notes bronze body treatments become a trend among the aristocracy. A doctor titled Bronzer is mentioned as a recent capital invention. Bronze specialists offer full body bronze applications for high prices, with secrecy surrounding methods.
Manila August 3 A P The court martial resumed for Lieutenant J S Thompson charged with killing Miss Audrey Burleigh in April The medical board observing him since the death declared Thompson sane and in control at the time of the slaying Miss Burleigh 18 step daughter of Captain H P Calmes US medical corps was shot while riding with Thompson the body taken to Fort McKinley where he surrendered Jealousy was cited as a motive Thompson a former Far Rockaway resident and West Point graduate defense contends the killing was not premeditated and thus not first degree murder
The amateur station 5 AOM of Mobile owned and operated by John W. Newman is closed for repairs due to a broken Telefunken bulb set. It will not operate on the 40 meter wavelength for some time. 5 AOM recently communicated with the flagship of the Donald MacMillan expedition.
An advertisement from Ajibright & Wood Stores touts Blue Star Remedy for eczema, itching, sores, poison oak, ringworm, and other skin conditions. It claims deep skin penetration, immediate relief, no staining, and a pleasant odor.
Stop itching eczema quickly by applying Zemo. Penetrating antiseptic cream offers relief for eczema tetter and similar skin troubles. Trial bottle 35c large size 10 or 12? All druggists advertisement.
In Westwood Massachusetts a clash at a Ku Klux Klan meeting left a dozen or more injured and a farm house wrecked. A crowd of about 500 anti Klan protesters and 300 Klansmen battled with fists rocks and bats while a few Klansmen hid in a house cellar. State troops were called in to disperse the mob and escort Klansmen to safety. three men were arrested on concealed weapons charges.
Memorial services honored William Jennings Bryan with speakers recalling his life. Thomas H. Ball recalled Bryan’s maiden congress speech as hymns were sung. the Houston auditorium overflowed with mourners. Henry J. Allen praised Bryan’s resilience and integrity amid political defeats, noting his enduring contribution.
The text describes revolting banners at city halls in defiance of local law. The prefect of the Seine orders removal of flags and revolutionary emblems. Communist city officials comply promptly.
Fire last night destroyed a Boeckier Lumber yard in St Louis damaging a ste and causing substantial loss to the business. Firefighters battled the blaze to prevent spread as investigators begin assessing the scene.
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