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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1925

Page

7

Coal strike forecast called short by Rev Arthur W Brooks

Reverend Arthur W Brooks of St Georges Episcopal says the threatened coal strike will be brief if avoided now. He warns a September 1 strike could split miners, harm finances, and provoke public sympathy to wane while a hard winter and rising unemployment loom. He urges agreement to prevent a longer disruption.

New York International News Service Arthur W. Brooks St. Georges Protestant Episcopal Church Brooks Coolidge John W. Davis John Lewis United Mines Workers of America Atlantic City America

Welterweights Shade and SeNnell Set for San Francisco Bout

Dave Shade of Concord and Frankie SeNnell of Buffalo, both prominent welterweights, clash in a 10 round decision bout at the ballpark in San Francisco. Shade is Mickey Walker’s world title claimant. Schoell has Pacific coast claim after beating Jimmy Duffy.

San Francisco Dave Shade Concord Cal Frankie SeNnell Buffalo Shade Mickey Walker Schoell Pacific Coast Jimmy Duffy Jack Kearns Walker

Running Mate for Ilden Is Sought

The Davis Cup selection of a number two singles player to partner William Tilden will hinge on today’s extended match between Vincent Richards and William Johnston. The selection committee will be present in a body to decide after the result.

New York International News Service William T. Tilden Vincent Richards William M. Johnston

Crossword Puzzle Word Stickers and Clues

Puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues with fragmented entries. Readable items include tangential phrases like Word stickers and varied definitions for common words and phrases across themes, with several garbled letters and missing portions.

Birmingham Bride Takes Blame in Fatal Shootout

Mrs. Lewis Chambers an 18 year old bride lies critically wounded at Hillman hospital after a shooting in which she claims responsibility and pleads for police not to pursue her husband. Neighbors say the couple quarrelled since arriving from Georgia. Chambers fled the scene and was not located. Authorities expect no arrest for the wife as doctors battle for her life.

Birmingham Ala Lewis Chambers Hillman Hospital Georgia Chambers

Plaza Arrives in Frisco with Wife and Family

General Leonidas Plaza former Ecuador president and former U S ambassador arrived in San Francisco with his wife and seven children to take up permanent residence. The family plans to educate the children in public schools of the state.

San Francisco A.P Leonidas Plaza Ecuador United States

Bombs Wreck Two Stores injure man on street

New York on August 8 Internal News Service reports one man injured and 34 driven to the street as bombs wreck two stores at 420 and 422 1th street early today in a wild pan.

New York International News Service Wild Pan 422 1Th Street

Grimes Fined and Suspended After Fight with Carey

Burleigh Grimes Brooklyn pitching ace was fined 200 dollars and suspended for three days by National League president John A Heydler after a altercation with Max Carey in yesterday's Robins versus Pirates game in New York.

New York Burleigh Grimes Brooklyn John A. Heydler National League Max Carey Pittsburgh Robins Pirates

Veterans Lead Batting List in Big Time

Four mid western veterans and a youngster top the American League in batting averages as of this week based on Wednesday’s games. Tris Speaker leads with .394, followed by Harry Rice .891, Harry Heilmann .382, Ty Cobb .378, and George Sisler .378. Al Simmons is sixth with .371. In the NL Jimmy Bottomley moves to second in averages, while Rogers Hornsby leads at .394. Max Carey extends stolen bases to 25 and Hornsby leads with 27 homers.

Chicago Til Tris Sesetes Cleveland Harry Rice St. Louis Harry Heilmann Ty Cobb George Sisler al Simmons Athletics Sisler Speaker Rice Cobb Heilmann Ken Williams Browne Bob Meusel Yankees Williams Johnny Mostil White Sox Jimmy Bottomley Cardinals Rogers Hornsby Bottomley Hornsby Jimmy Max Carey J. Wilson Phillies Jack Fournier Milton Stock Dodgers Fournier Stock Brooklyn Philadelphia Burrus Boston Harper Wrightstone Terry New York Blades Barnhart Pittsburgh Brer Cincinnati Wheat Bancroft Mueller

Lillian Harrison to Swim English Channel Tonight

Argentine swimmer Lillian Harrison prepares for her third English Channel crossing from Cape Gris-Nez near Boulogne. The 63 degree water and favorable conditions set the stage as tug Alsace and veteran pilot Jean Brothers escort her, with Gertrude Ederie and Helmy among cheering supporters.

Boulogne France Lillian Harrison English Channel Cape Gris-Nez Harrison Alsace Jean Brothers Gertrude Ederie Jabez Olff Helmy

Mine Union Head in Conference in Atlantic City

John L. Lewis head of the United Mine Workers of America stays in Atlantic City amid talks with operators and union representatives over local and district matters. The Jackson agreement status remains untouched as discussions extend toward mid next week.

Atlantic City N.J A.P John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Jackson

New Yorkers Meet in Final Round of Public Links

Two New York state golfers Raymond J. McAuliffe of Buffalo and William F. Serrick of New York reach the Salisbury course in Garden City for 36 holes to decide the National Public Links Championship Standish trophy.

Garden City L. L United Press New York State Salisbury Raymond J. McAuliffe Buffalo Wiliam F. Serrick New York

Dempsey Wills Bout Looks Bright After Signature Move

Promoter and managers respond to Dempsey signing to fight Harry Wills. Mullins agrees to sign if Fitzsimmons delivers a satisfactory contract while Mullins awaits Fitzsimmons arrival. Dempsey, present with the news, eyes a decisive showdown if terms comply.

Dempsey-Wills Paddy Mulling Dempsey Charley Rose Bartlegdden Charles Michigan City Fitesimmons Mullins Fitz Harry Wills Fitzsimmons

Gasoline Tank Wagon Price Cut Across Regions

The tank wagon price of gasoline was reduced by 1 cent per gallon in territories served by Standard Oil of New Jersey Gulf Refining and Standard Oil Company of Louisiana. Atlantic Refining will follow with a similar cut on Monday. The reduction sets New Jersey at 18 cents North Carolina 19 cents South Carolina 19 12 cents and Washington DC 18 cents.

New York Standard*Ol Company New Jersey Gulf Refining Company Standard Oil Company of Louisiana Atlantic Refining Company Standard of Newsete North Carolina South Carolina Washington, D. C

Guests Flee Hotel Fire On Nantucket Street

Three hundred guests in night clothes fled into the street as a blaze swept the Point Breeze hotel in Nantucket Massachusetts. No injuries reported and fire officials battled the flames through the early morning hours.

Nantucket, Maas International News Service Point Breeze Sumunyet Hotel

Millionaire's Adopted Daughter Proved 21

Mary Louise Browning, daughter of millionaire Edward W. Browning, was revealed as twenty one on July 1. Marie Spas confessed to District Attorney Richard B. Newcombe that her daughter was age twenty one, while Browning faced crowd pressure over the foster arrangement and threats from reporters.

New York Louise Spas Edward W. Browning Marie Spas Richard Newcombe Queens County New Gardens Inn Ay Browning Mary Louise Mary Lionaire Spas Newpor Browning

Nashville Visitor Thompson Notes Low Trial Coverage

Thompson of Dayton, a former U S marshal for Tennessee, visited Austin Peay's office in Nashville to observe the evolution trial. He said the country heard little about the proceedings while a jury was secluded from most of the trial.

Nashville Tenn Thompson Dayton Austin Peay Thomp Tennessee

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