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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1925

Page

5

West Oregon search for three prison escapees

Police recruit all available officers to track Tom Murray Elleworth Kelly and James Willows who fled from a state prison and forced Newman and Leo Wilde to drive them from New Era to Portland. The trio reportedly carries a revolver each with one bullet and threaten violence if cornered. A tense internal struggle over leadership divides the gang as authorities warn of possible shootouts.

Ore A.P Tom Murra Elleworth Kelly James Willows Esperadoes C. E. Newthan Yester New Era Fugi 6 Newman Leo Wilde Portland Wilde Kelly Murray Newmans Mur- Tray Willows Pratum

Bulgarian Deputies Ambushed Outside Exposition

Fourty Bulgarian communists attacked Theodore Kouleff Boris Vasoff as they left the decorative arts exposition in Paris. Police rescued the deputies and forced them into a bus. The assailants chased the vehicle but were scattered by police. two communists were arrested.

Paris A.P Jaid Theodore Kouleff Boris Vasoff Presiena Bularis Chamber of Deputies

Miners Warranted as Riots Erupt in Illinois County

Henry Doris and Ion authorities issued warrants against participants in last week's mining unrest. Officials plan to curb work stoppages and deter protests at nearby mines as fears of further trouble rise. Doris denied seeking military aid and said precautionary measures were taken to ensure orderly return to work.

Anti-Semitic Riot Suppresses Zionist Gathering in Vienna

Vienna Aug 19 reports say despite police efforts disorder worsened during the Zionist congress. Anti-Semite supporters attacked people suspected of being Jewish. several arrests were made and shops closed to avert lootings as unrest continued.

Vienna Hakenkreuzler

Amateur radios seen shaping future science in Chicago banquet

In Chicago on August 19 AP report Herbert Jost president of the Radio Manufacturing Association urged American Radio Relay League members to view amateur radio as a bridge to science. He said large future sets, not laboratories, drive progress and noted a friendly tie between amateurs and professionals despite challenges.

Chicago Herbert Jost Radio Manufacturin Association Aerican Radio Relay League D ‘ Vial

Navy Disclaims Plan for Dirigible Squadron

Washington Aug 19 A prediction that the navy would soon form a dirigible squadron was credited by press reports to Captain W R Gherardi who denied any proposal. Secretary Wilbur said the captain never disclosed such plans and Gherardi stressed he favors naval policy but did not advocate lighter than air service.

Washington Navy New Yorkes W. R. Gherardi Wilbur

Sugar shipment bought by Germany and Russia

A large 25 000 ton refined sugar shipment was sold to Germany and Russia for prompt shipment. The sale followed Germany’s recently lifted sugar import allowing increased consumption, while U S home supplies remained short.

New York Germany Russia

Mississippi Firm's License Suspended

The Mississippi State Insurance Commission suspended the license of Palmetto Fire Insurance Company of Sumter South Carolina after an investigation found its auto policy practice in Mississippi violated state law requiring policies to be countersigned by a local agent.

Jackson, Miss Mississippi State Insurance Commission Palmetto Fire Insurance Company Sumter 8. C Mississippi T. M. Henry

Miami Building Activity Unharmed by Labor Feud

Miami contractors say bricklayers and plasterers walkout has not slowed local work. About 20 workers from the George A. Fuller Company branched out two weeks ago, but nonunion workers were hired to keep progress on track and unions are not expected to affect pace.

Miami Fla A.P Hugh White New York George A. Fuller Company

Laymen appoint associate secretary for Southern Baptists

Dr J T Henderson announces L A Ellison of Ada Oklahoma banker deacon and Sunday school teacher named associate secretary for laymen's work He will establish headquarters at Little Rock and serve the western half of the Baptist Convention while Henderson handles the east The move aims to boost laymen's growth and enlistment in stewardship through fall conferences across southern and southwestern states

Knoxville Tenn A.P J. T. Henderson L. A. . Ellison Ada Okla Ellison Little Rock Baptist Convention Henderson Dr. Henderson

Reward Subscribed For Dynamiters In Kentucky

A movement in Ashland to raise four thousand dollars for arrests and conviction of those who dynamited the residence of Police Judge Flanery in Catlettsburg. City council and Governor Fields each pledge one thousand dollars, with fiscal court to add another thousand and a citizen group to raise the final thousand. No injuries occurred though the home suffered severe damage. Flanery vows continued strict enforcement of liquor laws.

Ashland Flanery Catlettsburg Fields

French Army Moves to Clear Tsoul Area North of Taza

A French army corps is cleaning out the troubled Tsoul region north of Taza while aviation units push northward. The operation aims to assemble the army into place for a broader push, timing dependent on Marshal Petain’s judgment on when to advance.

Fez A.P Tsoul Taza Srent Petain

Zionist Congress to be protected in Vienna

Vienna police pledged protection for the fourteenth world Zionist congress after an anti semitic riot killed two and injured 50 to 60. Deputy Chief Tauss said reserves would be available and vowed to uphold security as the government seeks to avoid civil war in Austria amid fears Czech forces could exploit turmoil.

Vienna A.P World Zionist Congress Tauss Tau

Breweries Near Vossed Trial Delay Over Volstead Charges

In New Orleans Aug 19 under charges of conspiracy to violate the Volstead act Standard and Union Breweries officials were expected to resume making soft drinks and legal beer as trials were postponed by agreement after a conference with Federal Judge W S Grubb pend ing the trial. The grand jury was not in session today but will meet tomorrow and indictments were expected.

New Orleans A.P Bstandard Union Breweries W. S. Grubb Alabama Grand

Calomel dangers warn readers in old ad

An old newspaper advertisement warns that calomel, a mercury-based drug, can cause bone necrosis and illness. It urges readers to buy Dodson's Liver Tonic at a store to avoid sickness and restore vigor, claiming quick relief from digestive and liver symptoms.

Dodson

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