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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1925

Page

3

Romances and a War Droid: Fitzpatrick and Leacroft Tale

A telegram from Paris outlines a tangled story of Marie Fitzpatrick and Colonel Leacroft. The couple’s past includes marriage in London, a gas attack and amnesia, a remarriage, and a later desire for reconciliation. Friends say the rift grew after news of remarriage reached Leacroft.

York A.P Fitzpatrick Marie Gardens Trom Orlando Fila Pemerdts Diselk Merchant Col.lacroft London Marne Leacroft Mach San Francisco Fitzpatricks Ion Firick Soma Itricks

Treasury urges fewer bills to curb money waste

The States bureau of efficiency urged the public to use the least number of bills and avoid one dollar and two dollar notes. It warned excessive use of money and the costly printing of bills, noting a vast number already in circulation and banks’ inefficiencies.

IGTON A.P States Bureau of Efficiency Tibet

Miners, oil workers strike as wage talks fail in states

About 150000 anthracite miners in Pennsylvania set to quit tonight as wage pact ends. Oklahoma bituminous miners, around 3000, walk out for higher pay in open shop areas. Caillaux aims for French debt accord in Washington within a week.

Pennsylvania Oklahoma Caillaux Washington Paris W. J. Fitzpatrick Self Deland Fla New York

Prediction of Irish border forecast by Daily Mail

A London report based on Richard Freetham led commission predicts the free state gains about one tenth of Ulster, with Ulster receiving parts of Donegal. The outline allocates Fermanagh mostly to the free state except Enniskillen, major portions of Armagh Louth and Down, while Londonderry stays Ulster and a piece of northeast Donegal goes to Ulster.

London A.P Daily Mail Lublin Free State Ulster Donegal Ublin Richard Freetham South African Supreme Court Fermanagh Enniskillen South Armagh Newry Monaghan Louth South Down Londonerry

Mussolini Name Perpetuated With Marble Tablet

In Predapah Italy a marble tablet was unveiled at the house where Benito Mussolini was born on July 29 1883. The monument was placed by admirers across the provinces of Romagna and Emilia as thousands gather to witness the ceremony.

Predapah Italy A.P Benito Mussolini Romagna Emila

Earthquake Shocks Awley Calif Residents

A light earthquake occurred in Awley California at 5 07 p m lasting about 15 seconds. No damage was reported. The tremor rattled doors and windows causing brief alarm. A P dispatch notes the event and confirms no injuries or structural harm.

Awley Calif

Bible Argument Ends in Roar of Fateful Pistol

A quarrel over Bible interpretation led to the fatal shooting of C. L. Bailey, 40, by his brother in law D. I. Stewart near Walnut Lake, Arkansas. The men were at a plantation house Friday night when the dispute escalated into violence.

Parking Ark C. L. Bailey D. I. Stewart Walnut Lake Bailey Stewart

Calm Continues On Front In Morocco As Abd el Krim Gathers Forces

Front lines show a lull as Abd-El-Krim strengthens wings at Ouezzan and Taza. His brother convenes Riffian chiefs at Chechaouen to decide next moves. A submarine of unknown nationality is reported near Sidi Frouh. Bailey dies after an exchange with Stewart when a shotgun was fired.

Fez Morocco Abd-El-Krim Ouezzan Taza Chechaouen Mediterranean Sidi Frouh

Bandits Attack Kentucky Woman and Family in Home Raid

In Louisville a masked bandit and two lookouts broke into Mrs. Gertrude Mc Adams's home, slugged her, robbed 46 dollars and valuables, and bound her while her husband was away. On return he found his wife bound and their eight year old son hidden as the family feared for their safety.

Louisville Gertrude McAdams McAdams William

Canadian beer labeled failure sparks Ontario probe

Washington Aug 31 Representative Grant M. Hudson of Michigan, chair of the house committee on alcoholic liquor traffic in the last congress, said after touring more than 20 Ontario cities that the province’s 4.4 proof spirit beer is recognized.

Washington Grant M. Hudson Michigan House Ontario

Public Officials and Wets and Dries In Dispute Over Alcohol Limit

A fragmented report notes public officials professionals and business leaders and wets and drys nearly agree that four point four does not satisfy those seeking control over alcohol. The statement claims the limit increases hard liquor availability and divides moderates and habitual drinkers.

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