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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1925

Page

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Judge Ervin Denies Pair Plea For New Trial

Judge Robert Ervin of the United States court denies a new trial for Albert S. Sartain former warden at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta and Lawrence Riehl bookmaker. The defendants were not represented and plan to appeal via the bill of exceptions. Sartain and Riehl were convicted and sentenced for charges tied to prison favoritism and paid favors to wealthy inmates.

Albert S. Sartain Atlanta Lawrence Riehl Sartain Robert Ervin United States Court Ervin Atlanta . C. Wi Hager Northern District Georgia Mobile Mae Pe Errae Oy Sartain Ri¢hl Court of Appeals Riehl

Motorship Docking Incident Delays and Lumber Unloading

A damaged report describes a Danish motorship from Mobile listing heavily after a heavy sailing. The ship, loaded with lumber, arrived at Gulfport with a large cargo and was unloading portions at the dock before drifting to rest at the pier.

Mobile Sumner Gulfport

Fishermen Prepare Appeal After Conviction Likely

Andrew Levins and other defendants faced an expected conviction with an upcoming appeal. Attorney James H. Webb stated the case could rise to the supreme court, while Judge Frank 38 postponed the trial due to missing state witnesses until August 27. The defense argues it is lawful to fish in Polecét bay using nets, a practice years old before arrest. The state contends Holmes Act bans the taking in this bay.

Andrew Levins Supreme Court Attor James H. Webb Frank Can Polecét So Jack Courtney

Reset Pure Food Law Cases Set for September 17

Trials of violations of the state pure food laws are reset for September 17. Defendants include Richard Tanner and a packing concern charged with selling or delivering adulterated shrimp. State and defense representatives were sent today as court cards were issued.

Richard Tanner George II

Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi turns partly cloudy

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Alabama and Mississippi, with Friday bringing partly cloudy skies and possible local thundershowers. Temperatures reach about 80 degrees in the north and central portions, while extreme northwest areas stay generally fair tonight.

Alabama Mississippi Porand

Bridge Papers Filed With New York Lawyers

Lawyers for the Bay Bridge Company filed papers in New York to prepare the first mortgage bond offering. President Cochrane will coordinate with the bond firm as negotiations proceed. A petition to the War Department seeks permission to span the navigable streams between Mobile and Baldwin counties, with a public hearing to be set by Major Emerson, District Engineer.

New York New Cochrane News York Bay Bridge Company War Department Navie Mobile Baldwin Bridge Company 7. H.emerson United States District Engineer

Road Contract To Go In Court Over Payment Dispute

Chairman Albert Towle of the board of revenue refused to sign the interest bearing pay ment on C Point road. The action, believed to test the authority of associate members, may push the matter to court as a finance measure to test bond capacity of the county.

Albert Towle Board of Revenue C Point

Survey Planned for U S Plant Island Quarantine Station

The survey of the islands to support a Mobile quarantine station was announced yesterday, with work reportedly starting soon and a two week timeline. Plans describe the station as one of the finest in the United States, an ideal site for the new year, and note land transfers between state and nation.

Meoee Branscombe Washington Mobile United States Costines Capitol St. Paul's Cathedral

Heat Wave Realities Reach Mobilians as Temps Edge Down

Readings show scattered mild relief as weather observers note cooler air may follow a prolonged heat surge. Citizens endure days of high temperatures while forecasters expect a westward cooling trend to approach the region.

Weather Bureau Seierettary Rosco

Traffic fine case against John Robinson and Joe

At the state's request a case against John Robinson and Joe was continued to August 21. They are charged with carrying concealed weapons and suspicious cemates.

John Robinson Joe Cemates

Campaign rhetoric clashes over cemetery funding in Mobile

In a heated exchange before officials, candidates spar over a $65,000 allocation for Pine Crest cemetery and the city’s conservatism. Commissioner Taylor touts a four year paving and water sewer expansion program and defends his leadership, while Sheriff Schwarze and other opponents attack plans and fundraising, claiming mispriorities and political motives.

Tain Schwarz O'Cllock Taylor Pine Crest Cemetery Mobile Schwarze Sheea Steritas Farrell Unierates Corporation Chicksaw Ing

Valentino and Rambova Separate Rumors Stir in New York

Natacha Rambova widow of Rudolph Valentino arrives in New York and may seek legal separation. She engages counsel to handle contracts and bookings as speculation grows about her plans to travel to Paris and pursue a possible divorce.

New York Natacha Ramboya Rodolph Valentino Paris Mra

Another Hotel To Hervey Chain With Baths

An extra hotel is added to the Hervey chain with baths. The item mentions a person named é ihelmer and wife of Mobile and a reference to the Fafa Sowell location.

Ihelmer Mobile Fafa Sowell

McMillan Message Heard in Islands Report

An Auckland broadcast from New Zealand reports a radio message from the MacMillan Arctic expedition. The message includes greetings to Admiral Coontz and notes serene communications from the expedition team.

M’millan Islands Oit Admiral Coontz Auckland WN. Z

British Publicist Arries in London

A terse dispatch from London notes the arrival of a British publicist and writer, with mention of Charles Rowen of New York as a related figure. The fragmented text suggests international literary circles and press connections, set against a London backdrop.

Arries London

Riff Rebels Driven North Amid Moroccan Crisis

Marchal Lyaufe y outlines a parade warfare strategy as French and Spanish forces pressure Riffian tribes in Morocco. Aimed at tightening control before a major offensive, the plan anticipates joint operations and advancing routes toward the Waray area.

Ert Isternations Ministry Fabela Sorwcee Morocco Oes Marshal Lyaufey Waray Tunt Foreign Office Montanish

Marguerite Clark Goes Under Knife

Marguerite Clark, a famed stage actress, underwent surgery for appendicitis after returning from a trip abroad with her husband. Reports say she is in a hospital in New York and her husband gave consent for the operation.

Marguerite Clark New York Guerite Clark

Baptist group to reorganize western SBC district

Report from Little Rock describes a regional restructuring within the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr Hendgeenteek proposes changes affecting churches in Arkansas, New South and Southern districts with leadership decisions expected at a Little Rock meeting.

Southern Baptist Convention District Aroor New Soulh Southern Tiindie Little Hend Gente Eeh

Tremor Scare Hits Japanese Cities. No Serious Damage

An earthquake rocked Japanese areas including Aichi and Nagoya on August 20. Clocks stopped in several northern cities and citizens were frightened, but no serious damage or casualties were reported.

Aichi Earth Eer

Radio sets gain defined place in railroad freight schedules

Washington Aug 20 Intersta te Commerce Commission today ruled that radio receiving sets have a definite place in railroad freight schedules. The decision placed these sets under Brenoy estates in the transportation classifications.

Washington A.P

Caillaux to Visit London on Debt Talks

Paris August 26 Finance Minister Caillaux plans to travel to London for the coming week to discuss France’s debt to Britain with Winston Churchill the British chancellor of the exchequer.

Paris International

Tourist Tower in France Hit by Lightning Fire

A nighttime lightning strike damaged the Grenoble Tourist Expedition palace in Paris igniting its tower and spreading flames through the flimsy structure. Estimated loss reaches $600,000.

Paris Grenoble

Witnesses Heard in Postal Rate Hearing

The joint canal committee investigating how postal rates affect business held its first meeting today in Springfield. Six witnesses testified, outlining potential impacts on commerce and mail service costs.

Chicago A.P Joint Canal Committee

Coroner to Probe Poison Death in Daytona Beach Case

A coroner's inquest in Miami is set to examine the poisoning death of Mia Hunt. John Gobel of Daytona Beach, a Florida real estate broker, is implicated as a suspect. Autopsy findings and chemical analysis are inconclusive, while Mrs Hunt faces larceny charges connected to the case.

Miami Fila Mia Gobel

Miss Ederle Plans New Channel Attempt

Gertrude Ederle plans another English Channel swim this year. She says she will rest for four days in Dunkirk as guest of the Women's Swimming Club while awaiting financial response from supporters to finance a new attempt.

Gertrude Ederle Amemer Daigheed New York Edérie Boulogne Gértrude Ederle Asready Jimmy Wack Dunkirk Ederie

RARE INDIAN TAKEN TO ORLEANS SCHOOL

Aug 20 New Orleans reports Lazaro an Indian from Maya regions transported from BM wilderness to Tulane to join the faculty. Franz Blom and Oliver Lara arrived six months earlier to study Maya cities and inscriptions. Lazaro, seen yesterday, is said to hold deep Maya lore and herb knowledge for scholarly study.

New Orleans Lazaro Orice Srelawe Franz Blom Tulane Arch Blémith Oliver Lara

Denial of Italian Blockade Assertion In Conference

A denial was issued today by Sir Derek Maurice, chief of the British general staff, regarding claims of an Italian blockade. He spoke at an open conference noting a contested incident and referencing the Institute and League of Nations context.

Willi Antonio Cippicci Trons Council Derickt Maurice Ees Institute of 7 Sir Frederick League of x Cost

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