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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1925

Page

7

Death Toll Rises From Mackinac Steamer Disaster

Survivors recount a boiler explosion on the Mackinac during Newport harbor excursion. In the chaos 33 were injured, many trapped by steam and debris, with John M. Hunter among the dead. Naval crews, Red Cross volunteers, and hospital staff rushed to aid victims.

Mackinac Wtucket Newport Naval Hospital Newport City Hospital Newport Red Cross Washington Square Naval Newport Hospital John M. Hunter Brown University Mackinac Charles M. Hunter Providence Benjamin Thomas Herbert Specer McVey R. 1 International News Service Herbert Spenard Spenard Naval Training Station R. I United Press James H. Kennedy Central Falls R. L Kennedy

Passenger recounts chaotic steam disaster on ship

Providence man J Q Kane said he found his 17 year old daughter Sarah unconscious on the main deck after sliding past scores of passengers on the upper deck during a steam flood. A baby torn from Mrs Florence Johnston's arms was later recovered by her mother.

J. QO. Kane Providence Sarah Florence Johnston

Bright future in South is forecast at retail meeting

Richmond August 18 A P bright outlook for business in the South was pictured at the annual meeting of the Southern Retail Merchants Association President T B Warriner of Lawrenceville Va sounded the keynote of optimism in his address He reviewed business development over the last five years and expressed the view that business today is on a sound basis Election of officers and directors follows tomorrow after a speaking program

Richmond A.P South Southern Retail Merchants Association T. B. Warriner Lawrenceville Warriner

Graves Estate Left to Widow in Probate Will

John Seupis a noted writer and publicist died August 8 in Washington and left his entire estate to his widow Mrs. Anne C. Graves. The will filed for probate directs education of his children according to their talents. estate value not disclosed.

Washington Aus John Seupis Onevene Resnten Anne C. Graves

Rumors of Scandal Shake Nashville Baseball Scene

President Martin vows vigorous action as investigation into alleged misconduct in the Southern League narrows rumors of a publicity stunt. Nashville and New Orleans clubs face scrutiny over claims of player involvement amid reports of a publicity driven scandal.

Martin New Orleans Nashville Heinémann Barnard Cleveland Indians Fred E. Eichrodt

Heinemann Defends Pelicans Against Scandal Rumors

A. J. Heinemann president of the New Orleans Pelicans disputes scandal rumors in the Southern Association calling them publicity stunts. He expresses full support for investigation and offers cooperation to authorities to identify and discipline those responsible under baseball laws.

A.P Southern Association A. J. Heinemann New Orleans Baseball Club Atel Nashville New Orleans Pelicans Alexander J. Heinemann

Insertion Rates Noted for Style Three Print Type

The notice states that size three type charges three per word for a single insertion and applies per word on consecutive insertions of de copy. It outlines pricing terms and word-based billing for typography services.

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Classified Ad Fragments Spark Telephone Subscribers Reminder

Fragmentary classified text references telephone subscribers and writing requirements. The legible portion hints at a note about multiple mentions and the need for written confirmation or action. The voice resembles a brief notice or instruction typical of old classifieds.

Local News Note Addresses OCR Errors and Corrections

A brief item notes the Mobile News page will not respond to errors detected in the OCR text after indexing. It calls for readers to report issues and mentions anticipated corrections in future editions.

Material error policy limits adjustments to one free insertion

The notice states that material errors not the advertiser's fault will be corrected by no more than one gratis insertion. It clarifies that adjustments apply to existing or future insertions to address the error.

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