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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
13
Alienists report that Dr T W Young described visions of a deceased brother prompting his death. An autopsy on the Gentist’s brain was to reveal mental condition, while authorities probed radio set access in jail and related inquiries.
Paris reports a brief courteous German reply to a security note. It anticipates a meeting with experts in London early next week. France will be represented by M Fro legal adviser, Britain by Sir Cecil, Belgium by M Rollin, and Germany by Herr Gauss.
Berkeley, Calif. Aug. 23 After eight hours of questioning in the murder case of nurse Bessie Loren Oakland an accountant Gordon Rowe of San Francisco was released. Assistant district attorney J. F. Hoey said Rowe might be reinterviewed after evidence suggested letters and telegrams by Loren implying authorship. Rowe initially denied contact with Mrs Loren then acknowledged authorship when shown the documents. He also denied visiting her at the Antler Hotel in San Francisco where she stayed from 17 to 19.
An edge glow of long ed, pink eyeless batrachians reported in a Dolomite lake near Innsbruck. Explorers said they traveled kilometers through an underground passage past two ice domes, with the cave possibly extending 44 kilometers.
Brankfort Ky Aug 28 George L Martin once a banker serving a ten year term for embezzling about a quarter of a million dollars died in his prison cell. He had fallen ill and undergone stomach surgery last Saturday. He was convicted of looting the German Saving Company coach association in Louisville where he had served as secretary. He had disappeared but was later found.
Kentucky plans to participate in a Southern Exposition held in Greenville South Carolina. Key organizers include Neekamp of Ashland and W. Sirrene, leading the Kentucky committee to spur support and arrange the election details.
In Manhasset Bay the gold cup race is run Saturday with high hopes for a strong showing from local participants and visiting crews.
A U S treasury patrol boat captured a rum runner off the eastern Florida coast after a moonlit pursuit. Captain Sweeting and two companions were taken aboard in Miami after 25 liquor casks were thrown overboard during the chase. Sweeting promised to quit and pursue real estate.
Members of the Methodist church Ladies' Aid plan an afternoon gathering at Mrs. George Goodwin's home to raise funds for Rex and Mrs. J. P. Roberts. E. M. Gould and daughter spent the day with Mrs. C. E. Gaston in Mobile. Dessie and Bertha Norris returned to Mathison after a two week visit with T. H. Norris. T. M. Nielen of New Orleans visits sister Mrs. G. W. Newborn. William Guy Grace Smith and Agnes Donnelly of Mobile made a motor trip to Whatley. Donnelly remains in Jackson with friends.
A revival starts September 2 at Bethany Baptist with State Evangelist A. V. Reese leading services through September 13. J. B. Lyons and daughters plan to travel to Atlanta to visit sister Mrs. Mattie Darley for two weeks, while Miss Doris Lyons stays two months. Miss Claudia Johnson of Memphis is mentioned.
A crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs B Golemans home for a surprise party in honor of their daughter Lillian Hazel. Games were played late into the night and guests enjoyed refreshments. Those helping include Mlle Matte, Lucile Lyons, Nettie Lee Davidson, Masel Etsee and others.
Notes show Mrs. Richardson hosted Chickasaw kin in New Orleans week long visit while Mrs. K Morgan returns from a Miss Ira Reed visit on Seventh Street. Mrs. Jensen and two children stayed with Mrs. Verzoné's family in Mobile. W C U met at Grant Street with a social hour and discussion.
Fragmentary readable lines mention a drug store on Dauphin Street and a lunch counter in a downtown market district. The text includes garbled phrases about prices and a future sale, but concrete details are missing.
McGowin's Pure Jersey Milk advertised at multiple downtown outlets including 407 Beau Regard Street 200 Beauregard Street and Government Street. Partners in sales include West End Grocery Co Williams Grocery Store Newton's Pharmacy Battle House and Brick Store with dairy products and milk drinks featured.
Notice is given that transferree holder will sell at public auction for cash on September 21, 1926 at 12 oclock noon in front of Mobile County Courthouse, Mobile Alabama, the property described as the lot on East side at Lawrence and Hamilton Streets, 129 feet 6 inches frontage, to satisfy debt secured by mortgage from G H Blalack and Julia Sinsk to transferee. Auctioneer: ADA H MAR. ang19-26sep2-9
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