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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
1
A blaze of unknown origin erupts on tar at the Belcher Asphalt wharf near Miami, threatening gasoline loaded craft and nearby oil cars. Fire units answer the alarm as harbor materials and boats are at risk, with containment efforts underway along the water front.
Washington dispatch reports a compromise to absorb surplus farm products through a new farm commission. The plan, backed by Iowa figures Senator Brookhart, Senator Cummins, and Representative Haugen, seeks market relief without direct price fixing. Des Moines bank conference will refine the proposal as pressure for broader farm relief grows.
A report by University of Wisconsin alumni representatives denounces the Wisconsin regents decision to reject gifts from educational endowments. Oscar Hallman released the document in St Paul noting opposition to a blanket prohibition and urging openness to donations for medical research following a $12,500 grant from the general education fund.
December cold snap yields to warmer night as metro readings reach 23 degrees by 8 a m. Metropolis suffers as northwest winds drive hazard storms. In Ohio, submerged weather hampers transit and communications with fires and traffic accidents causing deaths and injuries.
Constantinople's new daily The People's Paper will dedicate a page to Turkish women under the heading Woman's Day. It features contributions by women including Sefie Ali Hanoum Turkey's first woman doctor and a critique of the women's union signed The Law.
Generally fair and not so cold tonight with coastal lows around 22 degrees. Interpreting the fragment suggests a mild night along the Gulf coast and across inland areas with forerunning signals of light winds and dry skies.
Prices rise across leading stocks with a bullish note for 1926 as American Can General Motors General Electric United States Steel and American Smelting gain one to two points while Standard Oil of California and Pacific Oil fall two to five points. Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans with January at 19.25 March 18.72 May 18.46 July 18.27 October 17.68.
Cotton futures in New York opened steady with January at 19.30 cents, March 19.85, May 19.00, July 18.75, and October 18.80 cents.
A Christmas week survey by The Associated Press reports 70 deaths in ten southern states from traffic incidents including cars trains and trolleys. Georgia leads injuries with 66 and Florida 61 injuries. Alabama reports nine injuries.
Macon recorded 11 degrees above zero marking the coldest December weather there since 1901. In northwest Florida temperatures fell to 18 to 20 above zero with Jacksonville logging a 24 degree low and Tallahassee at 20. Meteorologist A J Mitchell warned fruit damage from the widespread freeze and anticipated deeper lows tonight across central Florida.
Tokyo dispatch tells of the Otaru Middle School rowing crew racing at Meiji Shrine with an urn of a deceased teammate's ashes. Honshu Middle School won by a narrow margin as the Otaru crew honored their comrade by placing the ashes at the training shrine.
Britain Italy and Germany plan a global flight early next year using an Italian pilot crew in a large all metal German seaplane with two British Napier engines. The craft tested at Pisa can reach 125 mph and carry nearly three tons of fuel for a 2000 mile non stop crossing starting from Seville.
Representatives of anthracite miners and operators were quartered in separate hotels in New York as they prepared for a joint meeting aimed at settling the coal dispute that halted output since September 1. Wiliam Green, AFL president, predicted a strike end within ten days. He said organized labor would have no serious discord in 1976 once the issue is resolved. The talks may hinge on the Pinchot plan with a checkoff and a wage-boosting inquiry, while operators push for resumption of work at the Scale Totators and a return to Atlantic City contract talks. Hazleton clergy endorsed the non-English speaking ministers’ stance on the dispute.
In New York observers expect a bitter start to the joint conference between coal operators and miners over the September 1 strike. The two sides plan immediate resumption of mining pending negotiations and arbitration on unresolved issues. John L. Lewis leads the miners while Major Inglis chairs the operators.
Eleven dwellings and an office building were wrecked by a fire in New Orleans, with damage pegged at about $15,000. A cold wave dropped the temperature to 24 degrees at 6 am, and forecasters expect likely snow with highs near 18 to 22 degrees tomorrow.
Vicksburg Miss endured a deep cold snap with 14 below zero reported as the coldest of the winter. Fire crews battled numerous small fires sparked by the freezing conditions as water pipes froze and snow or ice affected activity.
London observers report the barbaric bob imported from Paris as the newest hair effect. It requires a skilled professional to craft the look with a right side part and two combs lifting hair off the ears, while long curls frame the ears and curve forward beneath them.
Claus Holmes 34 crewman of coast guard cutter AB-20 suffered a compound fracture of the right leg when struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. Gavin Hunter at Government street and Pleasant Lane. He was moved by Roche's ambulance to the Marine hospital and reported improving. injuries not expected to be serious. Mrs. Hunter, reportedly nervous, will be docketed on reckless driving charges.
Federal officials uncover losses nearing five million dollars tied to the Consolidated Realty and Theatres Corporation collapse. Eleven company officials have been arrested and await appearance before a U.S. district judge as investigations continue. Several indicted officers are said to reside in Florida.
In Coral Gables Florida two well dressed bandits robbed Mr and Mrs Michael Arnold at their home last night taking jewelry valued at twelve thousand dollars and five hundred dollars in cash. They forced the couple to raise their hands and struck Mr Arnold when he moved. One thief claimed they knew the Arnolds from Indiana and demanded a belt from Mr Arnolds waist.
Quo warranto proceedings filed in circuit court challenge mayor and board of Prichard to show legal authority for municipal acts and tax powers. Attorney Robert E. Gordon sues on behalf of Ambrose Parker and Cedar Grove residents opposing incorporation. Board had enacted a $3 street tax to fund city operations.
Washington reports the 1925 year end debt at about 20 billion dollars, the lowest since the war. The first half of fiscal 1926 shows a 110 million dollar drop, with $14.27 billion in Liberty bonds still outstanding, comprising over two thirds of the total debt.
Knoxville Tenn December 2 a string of small fires sparked by extreme cold occurred over the weekend and today as temperatures stayed below ten above. The night’s low was 212 degrees at 6 am. Two firefighters were injured when a ladder truck struck a telephone pole after hitting a rut, breaking the front axle. Captain Maples suffered a broken collar bone and leg injuries while Fireman Selby fractured his left ankle.
Atlanta patrolman W C Wilbanks was held in connection with the death of his wife, a 39 year old woman, who was shot in their apartment on Sunday. A dying statement attributed to the woman said Wilbanks fired first and then turned the gun on himself.
Red Grange, famed football star and actor, declined a $100 offer to box six rounds here Friday night with Joe Altoona. He said he is a football player and actor fighter and would not take the bout.
The Van Sweringen brothers of Cleveland ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to unite the New York Chicago & St. Louis Chesapeake & Ohio Hocking Valley Erie and Pere Marquette railroads by lease and stock ownership. They seek 63 miles of double track between Waverly and Valley Crossing Ohio at 10 million dollars and 45 million dollars in capital stock. Colston argues for the applicants and says savings could run about 6 000 000 annually with 19 percent of authorized capital.
Judge K M Landis reports to Englewood police to prosecute two men and a woman accused in a fatal auto collision that killed 21 year old J Hawley, a distant relative, with alcohol influence cited as a factor.
Herbert Vines of Montgomery Alabama was arrested early this morning at the bl. & N. station by Mobile police, charged with grand larceny. A suitcase with eight silk dresses and lingerie found in his bay session is held as evidence by Chief Warren F. Burch.
Dan Orso was arraigned in inferior court for violating the prohibition law and fined 100 dollars plus costs or 30 days hard labor. He was also charged with possession and fined 50 dollars plus costs or 20 days. Pearson was convicted on the possession charge.
A federal court term opens January 11 in Selma and will continue for a few days officials from the court at The city set to preside over sessions and hearings in the area.
Fire department battled seventeen alarms from 6 45 this morning to 10 00 causing near nonstop duty since 7 00. Shingle roofs and sparks blamed for the flurry of fires with light damage overall. Sunday fires included two large blazes at 108 South Broad Street and 310 Charles Wheel where homes were vacated and possessions scattered. Fire chiefs and assistants worked through the night amid limited sleep.
Mobile cotton men plan to send delegates to a state cotton conference in Montgomery on January 6. The Alabama Public Service Commission organized the meeting at the Chamber of Commerce with a large turnout anticipated to discuss concentration transit practices and storage of cotton in the South.
Only fifty eight persons answered charges in recorder's court during the Christmas holiday. Thirteen were docketed for intoxication with fines of fifteen dollars and two dollars costs. The recorder noted holiday drunks were no different from other days.
Br. G. Cobb traffic manager of Mobile Chamber of Commerce authorized to file intervening petition for Alabama Docks Board. Two hearings to be held soon in the South, New Orleans and Fort Worth. Interior to Gulf port rates are in dispute.
The dwelling house of John Murphy at 1915 Springhill avenue southeast corner of College street was totally destroyed by fire at 8 30 this morning per the fire department report. Only a small portion of household effects was saved as the blaze began in the morning.
The weather bureau forecast continued cold weather tonight with a small rise by Tuesday as temperatures dipped to 18 degrees last night. Strong cold wave effects spread nationwide with states like Alabama and Florida noting very low readings and record January-like cold.
All South region endures severe cold with six below in parts. three Kentucky deaths linked to the chill. Unofficial readings show Atlanta and Jacksonville near 0 at 1 AM, while Birmingham and other cities report subzero or near-zero lows. Chicago notes widespread extreme cold across the nation.
Brooks Harrison and J. Gary of Baldwin County jailed in Mobile after arrest on prohibition law charges. The two men, four others, were held at Bay Minette fort and transported to Mobile for federal trial.
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad announces a rate change affecting service. Details specify revised fares and applicable routes, with implications for passengers and freight. Further information available from railroad offices and schedules.
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