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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1925

Page

12

Prohibition Bureau Reorganization Moves Ahead in Washington

I1 of the 48 states and 4 subordinates are answer smans sent out by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes to appear before Assistant Secretary Andrews. The dry czar will interview all, then decide who is promoted or fired. Names of state directors and regional assignments are being finalized, with announcements due next week.

Haynes Andrews Pastora Knowleg Washington Haseen Otion

Miss Patrick Named Kindergartens Supervisor in Denton

Selection of Miss Mayme Patrick of Denton Texas as supervisor of the kindergartens of the public schools occurred at a board meeting yesterday. The name was submitted by Supt S B Murphy and received board recommendation. Miss Patrick will replace Miss Alice Porter of Nashville Tennessee who resigned.

Patrick Mayme Patrick Denton Texas Murphy Alice Porter Nashle Tenn

Miss Wheeling Miss Eleanor McCracken Named

Judges in Wheeling West Virginia pick Eleanor McCracken as Miss Wheeling in a beauty contest. The selection highlights local pageant standards and recognizes her among bathing beauty entrants.

Eleanor McCracken Wheeling West Virginia

Lena gold fields concession granted to foreign interests

Soviet council of commissars approves a fifty year concession for Lena gold fields and related iron and copper deposits in Altai and Urals. The accord aims to boost Soviet metal output, employ about 4000 workers, and supply Soviet industries with metals for five years.

Moscow Soviet Council of Commissars Lena Siberia Altai Ural Mountains

Young Americans Join French Forces For Riff Campaign

Fifteen American aviators, part of the Lafayette Escadrille revived unit led by Col Charles Sweeney, have been received into the French army and will be sent to the Rif actions within two weeks. They will train for mountain combat against Rif tribesmen as French and Spanish forces push toward victory before the rainy season. General Naulin praises the arrival, noting American officers may wear khaki uniforms in the field.

Aby An United States Aifteen Lafayette Escadrille Charles Sweeney O Branceste Mounee Mmegas Wbpor Africa Riff Eybry Sultan Morocco France Spain Wnaujin Naulin French War Ministry

Neighbor Takes Blame in Still Case in Knoville Tenn

E D Seymour testifies as character witness for J D Ridenour charged with possessing a still. Seymour admits ownership and responsibility for the still on Ridenour’s property, saying he cannot see his neighbor wronged. Ridenour, arrested a month ago near his home, faced a federal preliminary hearing with numerous long-time witnesses.

Knoville Tenn United Press E. D. Seymour J. D. ‘Ridenour Ridenour United States J. Pike Powers Seymour

Uncle’s Ignorance of Boyd Predicament Stuns Family

In Lagrange Georgia on August 18 a wealthy uncle of Ridley Butler told International News Service he knew nothing about the arrest of his 19 year old nephew for the alleged murder of his bride. He claimed to have received a Marian Webb message from New Orleans but could offer no definite detail and said he was contacting authorities there. He stated, I believe the boy is innocent.

Lagrange Butler Ridley Internationalews Service Trbmarian Webb Orleans New

Eight Killed in Chinese Riot in Tipn Tsin

Chinese authorities report eight killed and several wounded after police opened fire on a crowd during a riot tied to milling strikes. Several police injured as clashes occurred. some deaths possibly from trampling and drowning while fleeing gunfire.

Tipn Tsin China Arsean Ene

Wisconsin Republicans rally to curb Progressives in state race

Oshkosh voters hear Senator Irvine Lenroot condemn the so called Progressive Administration as a threat to the party. He urges bias against hostiles and urges supporters to back a party backed candidate rather than radicals.

Oshkosh Wis Wie Quavention Arthur Barry Milwaukee Ateembinge Roy ‘P. ~Wilcox U Claire Francis McGovern Wallace Ingalls Racine J. H. McGillan Green Bay Dark Horse F. L. Hoard Fr. Atkinson Dean H. D. Russell Wisconsin College Wisconsin Lenroot Coolidge United States Senate LaFollette Madison Congress

Legion to Invite Candidates for State Offices

The American Legion post plans to invite candidates for the U S senate and Alabama governor to speak at fall banquets starting in October. The post met last night and will sponsor a Night in Paris event on November 10, similar to last year, endorsing the Mobile Baldwin Bridge project.

States Senate Alabama American Legion Sto Wilt Spohner Paris Post Mobile-Baldwin- Bridge

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