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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
2
A renowned concert singer and his wife were at a motion picture when both collapsed. The husband Charles Clark died within hours of an apparent heart failure, as doctors attempted revival. The wife, Mrs. Clark, also died soon after, following the dramatic scene in the theater.
Oklahoma City report says Wil lam H. Murray known as Wild Bill plans a new expedition to Bolivia. He will recruit a fresh group of homesteaders this month despite past hardships in jungle fever and hostile tribes. Murray aims to prove farming success with a hard work ethic.
Ward Riadl Padgett, Sunday editor of the Baltimore Sun, died at his home in the city. The obituary notes his age and career span with the paper, highlighting his long service and prominence within the Baltimore newsroom.
New York reports that leaders of the fundamentalist movement have offered leadership to Rev. John Roach Straton, Calvary Baptist Church, amid plans for a nation wide anti evolution campaign. Straton says debates with Clarence Darrow are possible in New York Chicago Philadelphia and Atlanta with Dudley Field Malone as alternative if Darrow declines. He cites evolution as causing ethical collapse and moral decay in society.
Captain Weiss and Sergeant Tourners left Le Bourget airport Sunday aiming for Lisbon via Pau France. They departed Pau this morning and may not return soon, with some believing they intend to press on toward South America.
Senator Irvine L. Lenroot denied reports from Milwaukee papers that he favored former Francis E. McGovern in the U S Senate special election. The denial came in Washington as statements about his preference circulated from Milwaukee sources.
A. Hughes of Chicago unveils a new air tight valve cap that allows permanent tire inflation until puncture or wear. Approved by tire makers after tests, the cap promises longer life and doubled mileage. Sets of five sell for $1.25. agents invited with free proof and samples.
The Tacna Arica plebiscite commission plans its first official meeting Wednesday. General John J. Pershing will give the opening address as Augustin Edwards and Manuel Freyrey Santander, Chilean and Peruvian delegates, expected to respond. Peru seeks guarantees of equality and adherence to the arbitral award and regulations.
Prince Gelasio Caetani former Italian ambassador to the United States led the Italian Red Cross. Marquis Carlos Centurione, noted fascist welfare worker in the army, takes the presidency. He aided the Order of Malta in the war and served at the front. His wife is a lady-in-waiting to Queen Helena.
French and Moroccan forces concentrate at Taza in the Fez battle zone as rebels attack while pursuing reconnaissance near the Sur Herif area. Allied aviators reportedly landed at a Spanish base amid ongoing skirmishes.
Prince Iverdee from Regina Saskatchewan quoted Deputy Minister Auld noting promise of a large wheat crop in the province. Prices remained steady at 6.20 per unit amid quiet market activity.
Arrangements for a conference of the World Alliance for International Friendship through the Churches are complete in Stockholm Sweden. Delegates from Europe China and Japan discuss racial problems minority treatment secret diplomacy League of Nations cooperation and the court of international justice. The Geneva security guarantee for France and Germany is a major topic with participants including former acting German president Dr Walter Simons now Leip sis supreme court president and French legal authorities.
Federal court delays the trial of Harry G. French in the alleged killing of James Behan. The case and a related false accusation charge were postponed until November 30 at the state’s request.
French Morocco Aug 4 report says several well supplied flying columns with tanks have carried out large scale operations to clear the northern northwestern battle area of Riffian tribesmen.
In Chattanooga Tennessee Dr John R Neal chief counsel in the Scopes case files a taxpayers petition to enjoin enforcement of the Tennessee anti evolution law The action seeks federal court review with three judges one from the circuit court of appeals District Judge Xen Hicks sits in Chattanooga Neal plans to confer in New York with Dudley Field Malone Garfield Hays and others after filing.
The enemy raiders were driven from entrenched positions in the Asejen range where tanks overwhelmed them causing a disorderly retreat and leaving 60 dead. Operations have a salutary effect across the Ouezzam region northwest of Fez. A Swede has devised an electric submarine siren for underwater alerting.
Berlin reports Germany yet to order Polish residents to leave who sided with Poland in 1920-21 plebiscites in Upper Silesia and East and West Prussia. Prussian ministry says action will depend on Poland’s treatment of Germans who voted for Germany and remain in Polish land. Polish legation says no Poles have been forcibly expelled so far.
An advertisement touts Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy that stimulates appetite and brings color back to the cheeks, claiming a strong restorative effect for the user.
Ad copy urges use of Leonardis now and insists on LEONARDI S substitutes available at all druggists. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and every drug store.
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