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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary text describes Jack Daw and Hal Cochran entering woods with Dotty. They discuss a stream that looked promising yet vanished as they continue their exploration. The scene hints at an adventurous journey and a mysterious disappearance.
Everett Adams, 17, of Union Missouri, faces a murder charge after the body of A R Clawson was found in a ditch near La Union. Adams, who was traveling west with a school teacher, says he acted from a desire for money and claims the shooting was not planned. He offered no motive and expressed shame at being broke. The case unfolds as investigators pursue a preliminary hearing and inquest details in Missouri and New York connections.
Victoria McCastle through attorneys Inge and Bates sues Theodore Antoinette Genessis for 1000 alleging assault and battery on June 29 causing pain and medical expenses. Epidemic of ancestor worship mentioned as a note in Western India.
Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound as a remedy for underweight men and women. Claims easy, candy like tablets cure and guarantee weight gain or money back. Cites a case of a woman gaining 15 pounds in five days and a child gaining 12 pounds in seven months. Sold by druggists and local pharmacies.
A raid west of Toledo uncovered three nitro glycerine points and eight shotguns and rifles with six thousand rounds of ammunition and fuse under a trap door. Albert House and Fred Henry, tied to planned robberies, were arrested with Henry sent to Terre Haute for payroll robbery charges and possible murder cases in Taylorsville. House was moved to county jail awaiting Tampa authorities.
Scobey Mississippi residents await any official inquiry after Sidney Towns was taken by a mob of about 75 and shot dead. Jacob McMuhen 65 died earlier and Mrs Mary Long 70 died from wounds received in the attack at the McMullen farmhouse. Towns arrested by Sheriff Will Frost and killed. I M McMullen 72 wounded in the same incident.
President Coolidge cleared his desk of routine correspondence and preparations as he plans a weekend visit to Plymouth with Mrs Coolidge. They were to depart from White Court tomorrow and return to the summer house early next week, with talks likely with Cabinet members including Secretary Kellogg and Postmaster General New before resuming Washington duties.
The Rainy Day sweepstakes, valued at 17 250, leads Cleveland grand circuit racing at North Randall. Fourteen two year olds entered, with seven starters in two divisions worth 3 182 50 each and a second prize pool of 7 625. 2 000 Rainy Day consolation set aside. Charm, Kalamazoo winner, is among three named for the main division. A 2 04 pace and a 2 16 pacer event also on the program. The race originated among prominent horsemen and evolved from private to open competition.
Former Indiana governor Warren T. McCray asks clemency to leave prison and repay debts with parole or commutation if a full pardon is denied. Delegation says restoring citizenship would help, seeks remission of a $10,000 fine to start anew. AG requests report from Indianapolis DA on case opinions.
Genevieve aea, sister of 16 year old Madellan White, testified about the night her sister disappeared, saying she left her with Competa and Andrew Brick and another man from a party. Brick corroborated parts of the tale, claiming Madeline and Costello were involved after Genevieve departed.
A Santoria volcano, dormant since 1866, is reported active by Exchange Telegraph Athens. residents flee amid panic. Earthquakes ten days earlier are seen as precursors. Santoria sits in the Cyclades off Greece, a small vineyard island.
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