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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1925

Page

5

Gasoline War Explained in Opening Scene of Market Edict

The article traces gasoline reductions and shifts in supply from California refiners to Atlantic ports. It notes California stocks rising to over 20 million barrels earlier, then large export to eastern markets. It cites high carrying costs, overproduction fears, and a drop in eastern prices as refiners adjust stocks and crude runs.

York Ang Los Angeles Basin California Panama Canal Atlantic Pacific Coast Atlantic Sea Mid-Continent Rockies

Baby Bootlegger Fastest Boat in Gold Cup Regatta

Caleb S. Bragg's Baby Bootlegger won all four twelve mile heats at Port Washington New York advancing to victory in the Gold Cup regatta and setting a new displacement speed record of 46.8 mph. Richard Hoyt's Teaser claimed the international trophy in the 105 mile event amid a near collision incident. George Gilmore's Biscayne Baby won two heats in the Miami Beach portion of the competition.

Port Washington N. Y Caleb S. Bragg Bragg Wilgold Miami Beach George Gilmore Biscayne Richard Blythe Gilmore

Demands for Changes to the Dawes Plan Rise in Germany

Berlin reports liberal and monarchist groups call for alterations to the Dawes plan as it enters its second year. Public opinion backs the measure but questions arise about operation and in kind payments. Germany has met the first year’s payments, aided by the plan, and maintains a healthy budget with expected revenue to cover the broader obligation.

Berlin Gence Germany

Wealthy Negro Pink Whaley Shot in St Matthews Carolina

Wealthy resident Pink Whaley, reputed worth about 200000 dollars, was found shot to death on a bench in St Matthews near Orangeburg. Police investigate a motive tied to rumors he had offered to sell the local postmastership and was then ordered to leave. The case remains unsolved.

Orangeburg N.S St. Matthews Pink Whaley Whaley Mys

Jack Daw's Adventures in a Fairy Coach Ride

Jack and Dotty embark on a scenic railway ride with a dog and a monkey left behind. They enter a fairy coach car with faces and strapped seats. The ride climbs a steep hill to a miniature house with passable rooms revealing a playful ride inside.

Jack Dotty Try

Col Graves to speak at Labor Day outing in Monroe Park

Colonel Bibby Graves of Montgomery and F. S. Fabre, Alabama Federation of Labor official, will address the Central Trades Council Labor Day event at Monroe Park on September 7. The program starts 11 o'clock with the executive board leading activities.

Bibby Graves Montgomery Fabre Alabama Federation of Labor Central Trades Council Monroe Park Trades Council Council Charles H. Franck W. J. Hawkins J. E. Winstanley

Came Home to Die and Found Health With Mayr Remedy

A man recovering from 15 years of colic and liver stomach trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy reports rapid relief after one dose. The adclaims it removes catarrhal mucous from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis with a money back guarantee from all druggists.

Mayr

Leach Fails In Niagara River Swim Attempts

Bobby Leach, famed for his 1911 barrel descent of Niagara Falls, made two unsuccessful attempts today to swim the Niagara River below the falls and said he would have succeeded had conditions allowed.

Ngara Falls Bobby Leach Niagara Falls Niagara River

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Adopts Indigestion Relief

Switch from soda to Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water for instant relief from sour stomach and gas. Physicians have prescribed it for fifty years due to its stronger neutralizing effect on stomach acid and gentler bowel passage. Twenty five cent bottles available at any drugstore.

Phillips

Demand for Bread Trust Probe Sparks Senate Resolution Debate

A letter to the Federal Trade Commission urges prosecution of the so called bread trust. Basil M. Manley director of the Peoples' Legislative Service says bread prices stray from cost of production and monopoly risk grows. The La Follette resolution seeks broad inquiry into wheat flour and bread production and pricing. The FTC awaits a Justice Department opinion on the resolutions' legality.

Washington A.P Peoples’ Tive Service Federal Trade Commission Bread Trust Ince Apes Ng Cos Ae Aed Basil M. Manley Senate Senate Norris, Shipstead and la Fol la Follette Manley Peoples’ Legislative Service Senator la Follette Federal Trade Commission For Economic Investigations Commission Department of Justice Department

New Adjustable Reading Lamp Glass Patented for Table or Chair

A new adjustable reading lamp glass design has been perfected enabling stable support on either a table or a chair. The innovation promises flexible placement and practical use for readers in varied spaces.

Zemo Promotes Skin Relief and Safe Daytime Use

Zemo antiseptic liquid claims to remove eczema and stop itching while healing sores, burns, wounds and chafing. It penetrates and soothes skin and is sold in 35c and 1.00 sizes, plus Zemo Soap at 25c. advertised to be clean, dependable, and inexpensive.

Diamond Dick Revealed as Local Doctor in Nebraska

In Norfolk Nebraska Dr Richard J Tanner long known as a local physician is identified as the famed frontier showman Diamond Dick once linked with Buffalo Bill Cody Wild Bill Hickok Pawnee Bill and Major Gordon Lilly The reveal occurred during a frontier day parade when Tanner rode a pony in Diamond Dick regalia after the American Legion uncovered his identity a month ago.

Norfolk Neb A.P Richard J. Tanner Buffalo Bill” Cody Wild Bill” Hicock Pawnee Bill Gordon Lilly Tanner Diamond Dick Dr. Tanner American Legion

Pioneer celebration plans noted with incognito flair

Committeemen planning their second annual pioneer celebration kept a discreet profile, their incognito approach described as perfect.

Bank Vault Heist Reported With 5000 Safe Deposit Boxes

A bank vault incident involves a large capacity safe deposit area with about 5 000 boxes. Details on the theft or damage are unclear in the fragment, but authorities investigate potential security lapses and the scope of the loss.

Tahoe

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