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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
10
Three unidentified men are dead and a fourth is dying after a bunk house collapse on Davis Islands during a hurricane. Two homes were blown down in Ybor City and a fertilizer plant burned, causing about $200,000 in damage as the city endured the storm with high winds and heavy rain.
Miami faced one of its worst floods as more than 14 inches of rain fell in 12 hours. Flagler Street resembled a swimming promenade with shoppers and officials in bathing suits wading through water. Cars stalled, storefronts flooded, and damage runs into thousands, with many businesses forced to close.
Weather bureau warns of a tropical Atlantic storm likely to bring northeast winds and gales across the coast within 24 hours. A ship Cotopaxi reported listing with water in the hold off Florida, while Key West felt 38 mph winds as disturbances moved northward toward the Atlantic coast.
Washington December 1 The olive branch will be extended by Republican regulars in the Senate to Senator Bob Lafollette of Wisconsin and Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota two Republicans formerly viewed as insurgents. They will be invited to join the regular Senate organization and if they accept they will receive the usual committee assignments.
The Spring Hill June Bugs overwhelmed the All Stars 19 to 0 Sunday afternoon at Maxon Field. Captain Rizo opened scoring with a four yard run and shortly after punched in another TD. He also snagged a long pass and crossed the goal line for another score as the June Bugs dominated the visitors.
New York fashion writers note winter mode emphasizes ease and grace for American women. Coats feature shorter lines with generous hems and godets while sleeves shift from tight to inverted bell shapes using ermine and black velvet. Fringes and scarves in white crepe and gold or silver trim animate gowns for debutantes and evening wear.
Wisconsin Attorney General H L Ekern urged the Interstate Commerce Commission that managerial mistakes may be to blame for the St Paul railroad receivership. He suggested errors in management as a contributing factor to the financial distress and proposed a formal inquiry.
W. B. Keene vice president in charge of traffic resigns effective December 1 to return to private business. He is among several high officials whose salaries were cut by the Shipping Board as part of cost reductions.
The special House committee appointed to investigate charges against Federal Judge George English of the Northern Illinois district reconvened to hear more testimony. The report notes a salary reduction from $18,000 to $15,000 a year as an economy move.
New York prosecutors say Gordon Pirie confessed to killing George Nye a 19 year old at Piries Bronx home after a late party of underage drinking by youths. Nye was found slain with his head wrapped in burlap after a night with teen friends.
The Muscle Shoals commission released two contrasting reports. The majority urges private lease of the Mobile Shoals plant with government operation only if a lease fails, while the minority backs private leases for Wilson dam and related facilities for up to 50 years.
Final appointment and transfer of prohibition agents in Kentucky and Tennessee announced by W. O. Mays district pro. Five new men named, former agents slated for reassignment. Resignations followed by a general shakeup prompted by Gen Andrews, with changes effective December 1 after orders issued.
An advertisement claims that combing cannot remove dandruff and recommends applying a liquid at night to dissolve and destroy flakes. It asserts the scalp will feel cleaner and hair become fluffy glossy and soft with regular use and mentions obtaining the liquid at drugstores.
A historical advertisement advises using a grape and lemon juice lithia salt mixture to cleanse sluggish kidneys and reduce excess acids. It claims relief from backache dizziness and urinary issues by flushing acids and easing kidney strain, urging consult a doctor or take four ounces in water before breakfast.
A vintage Camel cigarette advertisement invites readers to enjoy a winter hearth moment. The copy praises Camels mild mellow fragrance and flavor, describing lingering contentment when lighting a Camel and revealing the famed package fragrance.
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