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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes lawmakers and officials debating enforcement and ceremonial insignia amid Prohibition pressure. Mentions Governor Wheeler and others detailing proposals for relief from official duties and standards as reform efforts persist.
Heavy winds fueled a warehouse fire in Kentucky destroying three buildings including the American Company facility. The blaze spread to two nearby warehouses before firefighters contained it, with estimated losses around 60,000 dollars.
An ad style fragment touts Joint-Hase joint relief claiming cures for painful joints whether rheumatic or not. It notes 60 cents at Albright drug stores with heat rub and a claimed quick disappearance of skin irritation and swelling. The message emphasizes high sales and effectiveness.
The Rev. Pr. Russethwell founder and president of the university died at his home after a long illness. He will lie in state in the Baptist Tomb and the funeral service will be held Wednesday morning.
A collage of brief notes from Atlanta Biloxi Raleigh Anderson Tenn and Raleigh items. Mentions a southern branch steel works in Atlanta. Biloxi fishing law repeal. Raleigh weather and local events. Confederate General Series Bee death and memorial. Powell Station church funds. Miss Victoria Kent noted as first woman lawyer in Britain.
An old advertising notice touts Musterale as a preventive for influenza grippe and pneumonia. It claims mustard plaster like warmth and circulation benefits and urges use at the onset of warning aches, highlighting its traditional origins and household utility.
New York reports enough evidence of rum running and government official corruption linked to the Dwyer Syndicate to keep the grand jury busy for a month. The gang, 20 members remaining, is charged as the largest Atlantic seaboard operation, with millions in annual business. The steamship Augusta, tied to the case, was halted again as investigators probe its role and missing captain and money.
The Bureau of Railway Economics reports the 1914 ten month rate of return for railroads at 4.83 percent on 286,628 miles of line. Net operating income reached $989,047,505, up from $806,665,064 last year due to freight growth and efficiency from large capital spending since 1912. Operating revenues totaled $5,120,776,464 with expenses at $3,809,091, though the text contains OCR gaps.
Three coaches of the Mobile and Ohio line were derailed near Tulane, Alabama. Passengers in two cars were shaken up but not seriously hurt. An extra coach was added to resume service about an hour later, with delays until 8 am.
A slight earthquake was registered on the Georeetey seismograph up to noon Sunday with its center about 1,900 miles southwest of Washington. The event began two days earlier and showed reduced activity as it neared peak near the region.
Eleven children aged one to three were found asphyxiated at the Children's Hospital in Lemgo Westphalia due to coal gas poisoning.
Washington article notes approval of a crop reporting bill governing cooperative cotton associations and daily state reports. It details changes to reporting frequency, state grouping for estimates, and the role of government estimators while addressing concerns about market transparency and potential misuse by state traders. Senator Harris advocates the measure to curb speculation and preserve public access to official reports.
Five deaths today were linked to the severe cold sweeping the Midwest. Snow covered streets and warned of additional frostbite risks as forecasts promised relief for the Chicago area.
The Mobile County Fox Hunters Association will stage their annual hunt with about 20 plus dogs confirmed and more expected. Noted attendees include Doc tes of Birmin, bam, and W. D. Partlow, superintendent of the state Insane asylum at Tuscaloosa, plus Zack Tally and a seven member arrangements committee led by Dr. W. W. Perdue and Dr. Moorer. The Clarke home area will host with hot coffee and sandwiches served as the races occur in daytime inviting the public.
The Fall Frolic Festival opens at 7 PM on Government Street and Bradford Avenue to raise funds for Mobile fire department equipment. Wade and Webb performances start the two week run with booths run by firefighters. The event moves to Charleston and St Emanuel streets after Saturday for one week, with winners of the popularity contest announced December 19.
Three people died Sunday afternoon near Atmore when a passenger train struck an automobile at a grade crossing. The victims were Rd Carter 60 of Mxcel Ala Miss Estelle Matthews of Atmore and Miss Ethel Mason of Robbinsville. Carter was related to Carter Brothers merchants. Miss Matthews was J S Matthews daughter and Atmore postmaster.
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