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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1925

Page

8

Mobile urged as site for auto dealers congress

Mayor Harry T. Hartwell along with local merchants urged the National Automobile Dealers Association to hold the congress in Mobile. He promised full cooperation to attract attendees from west Florida south Alabama and southern Mississippi and said the Gulf Coast could host a successful event.

Harry T. Hartwell Labile Chamber Florida South Amouth Mississippi Congress O. M Rff Merce Mobile Trade Congress United States Hartwell Naaslers’ Association Gress West Florida South Alabama South Ma Gulf Coast America

Automobile Association Eyes Florida Midwest Highway Promo Route

A letter to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce manager notes the American Automobile Association may publicize a Florida to Midwest highway route. The missive comes from Y. D. Lott, succeeding L. L. Crump, about ongoing publicity plans.

O. i Imber of Commerce Americanutomobile Association Lettas Y. D. Lott He. Way. Association L.L. Crump

Lions Club Adopts Rule At Cawthon Hotel Meeting

Members of the Lions Club approved a rule during yesterday’s meeting at the Cawthon Hotel. The group discussed summer coat policy and planned a next gathering with evening timing and transportation details for members heading out after six o'clock.

Lions Club Coats

Thompson Acquitted in Federal Prohibition Case

A federal jury yesterday acquitted Buck Thompson who faced liquor possession charges. Evidence showed Thompson with another when agents found Key in their possession. The defendant claimed the liquor belonged to Heather who pleaded guilty. This was the only jury trial.

Thompson Buck Thompson Key Heather

Bears and Volunteers End Series in Seven Games

In a tense seventh game, Bates tripled to left and Kelly was out. no runs and one hit through much of the innings as Nashville and Parkison’s plays shaped the score. Strohm and Eich contributed hits, while deflating errors kept the score low.

Pige Bates Kelly Davis Ots Lake Acosta Riley Tolsen Gilbert Nashville Camao Tolson Strohm Eichredt Strhomee Eril Parkinson Donahue Devormer Erros Autrey Wilkie tle—Jones Nabhyinie—Davis Meee Camp Ates Tikes Masa Phutetsies Ely

Rate Revision Protest Ties to Iron and Steel District

The commission faces protests over rate revisions from Birmingham to Texas and the Jam District. Officials cite reduced transport costs on cotton ties and a March 16 effective date, aiming for a better coin and smoother shipments.

Birmingham Texas Mobile

Coal Strike Looms as Septem ber First Seems Likely

Atlantic City August 5 A P Miners and operators failed to agree on a wage scale prompting the United Mine Workers and Anthracite Coal Operators to adjourn with a September 1 strike likely. Wages sought include 10 percent raises for miners and $1 per day for all workers plus union recognition and check off.

Atlantic City N. J A.P Pennsylvania United’ Mine W. W. Inglis Glen Alden Coal Company John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Atlanta Argely Lisette Samuel D Warriner Cats Operators’ Conference Illiam Richards Philadelphia and Reading Coal, and Iron’ Company Ichards Lewis Warriher Warfiner Inglis Resolinder

City considers billboard traffic danger and parking ban approved

Citizens complained that a billboard at Ryland's lane and J Stephens road endangered traffic on Craft highway. the city commission referred the issue to the city attorney who will seek remediation from the owner. The commission adopted a five minute parking limit in front of undertakings. funerals exempt. An offer to sell city land near Magnolia cemetery for 11000 was received. The attorney reported the White Swan Laundry smoke issue was remedied. The commission appropriated 25 per month for office expenses for the county al tee donation.

Ryland’s Lane J. Stephens Road Torney Bill Board J. K. Glennon, & Co Magnolia ‘Cemetery White Swan

Farewell for Pastor Strother at Union Baptist Church

A farewell service for Mr. Strother, pastor of Union Baptist Church, is planned for 3:30 in the afternoon at the Fixet Baery For. The note mentions his leave on a Monday in August with permission pending.

Oben Rother

Financial Markets Summary for New York and Interstate Stocks

Readable fragments show stock quotations across many firms including General Electric, Du Pont, Goodyear, General Motors, International Harvester, Penn Central, and Standard Oil. Mixed figures indicate price points and daily shifts, with notable entries like International Harvester and General Electric among others.

Regent Leaves for Saghien in Tokyo

Unclear OCR fragment shows a Regent departing for Saghien via Tokyo. Text is damaged with broken names and stray letters, limiting extraction of definitive entities or dates.

Cotton futures ride mixed markets tremble on liquidation

The latest market reports show New York and Chicago cotton futures closing modestly lower to higher as investors weighed renewed selling pressure and a favorable weekly weather outlook. Prices for December hovered around 23.80 to 23.54 with July deliveries easing.

NEW. & Cotton Rail New, York York Wurider New York Chicago A.P Board of Trade Liverpool

Market Roundup Cottonseed Oil and Commodities

New York reports steady close in cottonseed oil with prime summer yellow crude and honest grades around 11.69 to 11.80 balance. Egg prices noted at 1.20 with minor adjustments and no clear movement in other listed items.

New York

Wheat and grain prices rise on improved demand and exports

Chicago aug 5 wheat futures show upticks amid stronger domestic mill demand and continued European buying. Canada reports pessimistic crop news while futures pullbacks temper gains. corn and oats fluctuate with the trend, with provisions steady.

Chicago A.P Canada Lana

Poultry Prices and Grains Reported Across Markets

The Sunday edition notes poultry prices in Chicago with alive fowls and broilers rising and turkeys ducks and geese moving up. It also mentions flour, butter, and bean prices with various regional figures and a brief market update from New York and Savannah on refining and turpentine.

Chicago Aseonienet

Chicago Live Stock Market Report Mixed Week for Hogs Sheep and Cattle

Livestock receipts show hogs uneven with some higher weight lots around 14.00 to 14.50 and sows near 12.50. Sheep receipts 19 000 with fat native and western lambs around 14.25 to 15.00 and ewes 6.00 to 8.50. Cattle receipts 5 000 with western steers steady near 8.00 to 8.15, heifers 5.00 to 8.50, bulls 4.00 to 8.00. market overall steady to higher early then softening. Call money firm with rates around 4 1 2 percent.

Chicago

New York Produce and Market Rates Summary

OCR fragment lists commodities including corn beans barley hay and vegetable items with mixed pricing. Mentions crude petroleum market rates around 2.80 to 3.90 and petroleum products steady at 18.25. Hides and cattle prices shown with steer values around 17 cents and 15.5 cents respectively.

Chicago Lew _ Close Ene Dull Aliine Nore Hambu Lie Eee Lée Ee Cargo Ste. Mon

Potatoes and shipments see varied river market activity

Chicago reports mixed potato shipments across states. Prices range from 2.35 to 3.50 per unit with Ohio and Colorado noted for early and higher rates. Market remains steady as United States car shipments and receipts at the fair keep observers watching pricing signals.

Chicago United States Ficsart Kansas Minco Pemd Ohio Colorado Idaho

Rail bonds firm on strong freight data and earnings

New York August 5 A P rail bonds showed a firmer tone in early dealings as freight traffic rose with shipments over a million cars in the week to July 25 and early earnings pointed higher Norfolk and Western 6s, French West Shore and Chesapeake and Ohio 5s posted small gains Boston and New York Air Line 4s rose 1 8 points while rubbers and oils stayed solid United States Rubber Fisk Rubber Skelly Oil advanced About fraction slips for Sinclair Kansas City 7s fell 2 1 4 points

New York A.P Norfolk & Western West Shore Chesapeake & Ohio Boston &New York Air Line United States Rubber Fisk Rubber Skelly Oil Sinclair Kansas City

Adultery Trial Set After Symington Case

Jerome Rand attorney William Rand Jr confirms a divorce action by Mrs Symington against Thomas H Symington. Jerome and Rand say no statement will be issued before verdict as Jer Chambers faces trial in general sessions tomorrow on an adultery charge linked to his testimony in the Symington case.

Rae Bera Millonaires Symington Chambers Thomas H. Symington Jerome and Rand William Rand, Jr United Press Asington

Re election of all KC officers discussed at Duluth convention

At the 43rd supreme convention in Duluth Minnesota delegates expressed support for re electing all top Knights of Columbus officers with no opposition. Directors race seen as open with one or two new names likely. John A Mahan from Omaha met with Knights to strengthen ties with Disabled Veterans of America. A note mentions a pay cut of over five percent for British officers.

Duluth Minn James M. Flaherty Knight of Columbus Sune Supreme Supreme Convention France Knights of Columbus Disabled Veterans of America National Chamber of the Wounded Dough Boys John A. Mahan Omaha Neb

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