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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1925

Page

2

Florida Governor to Hear Both Sides in Marco Disputes

The Florida governor considers petitions from Collier County officials and 400 citizens asking the sheriff and deputies be allowed to remain after a land dispute involving Marco. The notice states the attack on Sheriff Maynard is unwarranted and aimed at personal ends, urging calm conduct and acknowledgment of lawmen’s duties.

Orida Marco Teat Fila Florida Ne “Mi Arid Martin Imants Teeaveenor Collier County Collierty Maynard

Mayor Presented With Watches At Golden Wedding

In Macon Georgia Aug a council meeting marked by the presentation of Luther Williams with four gold watches to honor his and wife Eliza Helm’s 50th wedding anniversary. A grandchild in Oregon sent gold nuggets and a brother in Britain sent a gift as part of the observance. A petition request to deny removal faced protests from a Williamsold faction urging sheriff support for Collier's claims.

Macon Sears Luther Williams Miesae el H Helm Swansea Wales Oregon Williams Collier

Collier County citizens push for governor action on resignations

A Collier county delegation travels by auto to Fort Myers to urge Governor Martin to demand resignations from county officers and to call a special election. The group, led by Barron G. Collier, aims to challenge land disputes and a probe into bond funds and public records access.

Marco Fla Collier County Martin Fort Myers Barron G. Collier New York Gates Royal Palm Tampa Tallahassee W. R. Maynard Marco Is Collier F. I Holmes Ein E Activities Elena Everglades Thomas Curry W. F. Hall Caxambas J. C. Rye Mgrs Frederick Star BE. W. Russell Russell Starr

Prospects Bright for Large Cotton Crop Theme

Memphis hosts the twelfth annual Cotton States Merchants Association convention with hundreds of delegates. George R. James of the Federal Reserve urged using idle lands in the South and tax relief for reforestation lands. R. Smith of Cleveland Mississippi presided, and Arthur Nash of Cincinnati will give the principal address on Wednesday.

Memphis Tenn A.P Cotton States Merchants Association George R. James Federal Reserve Board R. Smith Cleveland Miss Arthur Nash Cincinnati Nash

Vesuvius Erupts Again With Ash Clouds Over Campania

Mount Vesuvius resumed extraordinary activity on August 26 with heavy ash eruptions lighting the countryside. Authorities in the volcanic area say no immediate major danger is expected, though residents remain alert.

Naples Italy A.P Mount Vesuvius

Noted Chemist Chandler Dies in Hartford Hospital

Dr. Charles Frederick Chandler, 88, a renowned chemist based in New York City with a summer home in New Hartford, died in a Hartford hospital after a ten year illness. He was hospitalized after a long suffering period.

Hartford Conn Charles Frederick Chandler New York City New Rtford

Various scattered briefs hit by world events

Alpine climbers trapped after flood rush. two guides dead. A Louisville artist held for grand jury after interrupting Dr Stratton. Massachusetts bishop defends removing obey from marriage rite. Chinese tong violence prompts city wide precautions. Anthracite talks stall miners. next Monday suspension looms. Gasoline leak and tank explosion reported in separate U S cities. Dancing teachers rival Charleston in Miami Canton. Labor leaders urged golf clubs to raise sheep to cut living costs. Italian countess acts as stewardess for book research. Princess Bernadotte leads Chicago factory study via Y M C A.

Hamiet Prince Alberts Shakespeare London Louisville Stratton Bishop Slattery Massachusetts New York American Society of Teachers of Dancing Countess Leitentz Italy Stockholm Else Bernadotte Chicago

Slim chance, he pulls through with herb remedy

Whistler Alabama grocer Lawrence Smith describes a long illness cure driven by an herbal product. He cites chronic constipation nervous indigestion gas rheumatic pains and heartburn then credits four bottles of the remedy with restoring health and new life.

Herb Mr. Lawrence Smith Whistler Ala Mr’ Smith

Uniform State Laws Urged At Parley In Detroit

Nathan William McHeaney, president of Illinois, urged uniform state laws to curb federal encroachment at the 35th annual conference of uniform state law commissioners. The group from 33 states considers acts on securities sales, real estate mortgages, narcotics, marriage and divorce, public utilities, extradition, firearms, mechanics liens.

Detroit National Conference of Commissioners Nathan William McHeaney Illinois McHesney Congress

Accidents Rise in Summer Heat Across the Year

Data show more accidents occur in hot summer months than in any other season, highlighting the danger of high temperatures and heat waves on public safety.

Rain making to be tried in Carolina drought relief

Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the Piedmont would use high explosives in a rain making experiment to induce rainfall and ease drought. Representative J J More and supporters say the plan follows veteran suggestions and French soldiers believed rainfall followed heavy bombardments.

Greenville A.P Piedmont War Department J. J. More Fourth Spartanburg McSwain France

Boy Burned in Tank Explosion

James Edward Beal aged 10 died after a gasoline tank exploded during a fire and an Indian dance with playmates in Atlanta Georgia. The incident occurred on August 26 and involved several children.

Atlanta James Edward Beal

Arctic travel rate up as explorers race by air

Aug 26 Arctic travel accelerates as reports from Byrd and MacMillan describe speedy journeys by plane over Smith Sound and Ellesmere Island. Navy planes cover 330 miles in under three hours while traditional sledge teams average 20 to 25 miles a day.

Wagton A.P Byrd Cape Thoma Hubba Etah Dr. Hayes Smith Sound MacMillan Greely Camp National Geographic Society Navy

Snyder makes ace at Cleveland Athletic Club golf event

Elmer W. Snyder used a number two iron to ace the 180 yard hole in the annual Cleveland Athletic Club golf tournament held in Cleveland Ohio.

Cleveland Ohio Elmer W. Snyder Cleveland Athletic Club

Body Identified in Oakland Swamp Case

Positive identification of portions of a diamembered body found in the hibberite swamp as those of Mrs J J Loren an Oakland nurse was made today by her mother and brothers The mother said the daughter left home last week to keep an engagement.

Oakland Calif J. J Bessie} Loren Loren R. H

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