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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1925

Page

11

Bare Legged Dancer Isadore Duncan's Ex-Husband Dies

Moscow born Sergei Tessinin, former husband of famed dancer Isadore Duncan, dies by his own hand in Moscow. The couple married in 1922 and separated last year after a tumultuous relationship marked by disputes, travels, and accusations of violence. Duncan faced bans in several countries and later moved back to Russia where she filed for divorce. She described Tessinin as unstable and praised her own career, including a tragic accident in 1913 when her children Beatrice and Patrick and a maid died after the car plunged into the River Seine.

New York Sergei Tessinin Moscow Isadore Duncan Terpsichore Yessinia Miss Duncan United States Yessinin Lessinin Paris Russia Pushkin Edgar Allen Poe Germany England Seine Bne Beatrice Patrick

Ralph Greenleaf Demonstrates Shot for Princess Nai Taf Tal

Former world billiards champion Ralph Greenleaf shows a new shot to his Oriental bride Princess Nai Taf Tal, previously an actress. The couple resides in Philadelphia as they pursue their life together.

Ralph Greenleaf Nai Taf Tal

Modern Messiah addresses crowd in Madras meeting

J Krishnawarti a 39 year old Hindu and Oxford graduate hailed as the prospective world teacher spoke at Adyar amid the Theosophical Society Star in the East event marking its 50th anniversary. He urged belief without proof and spoke of a coming world order and a spiritual aristocracy. Mrs Annie Besant also spoke urging a global appeal to hasten the savior's arrival.

Madras India J. Krishnawarti Oxford Adyar Order of the Star In the East Shri Krishna Christ Iask Annie Besant Grand Old Lady of Order The Theosophical Society Himalayan

Quick relief plan to aid farmers backed by 11 states

Des Moines reports a move for immediate farm relief led by Governor Hamill and a corn belt conference to be called soon. The All-Iowa marketing conference pitched a farm exports corporation, price fixing measures, and a federal farm board, with bankers backing a $1.6 billion export plan amid opposition from the Farmers Union.

Des Moines Iowa Hamill Towa Bankers’ Association A. B. Cummins Smith W. Brookhart A. E. Meredith Federal Farm Board Gilbert N. Haugen Brookhart Federal Reserve Board Cummins Meredith Hamil Washington Bankers’ Marketing Conference Corn Belt Farmers’ Union Coolidge

Cure for Rupture Promises Quick, No Operation

I was badly ruptured lifting a trunk years ago and doctors urged surgery. A remedy without operation cured me completely and still works after years of hard carpentry. Write to Eugene M Pulien Carpenter 188 M Marcellus Avenue Manasquan New Jersey for full details and safe treatment.

Eugene M. Pulien Carpenter Marcellus Avenue Manasquan N. J

The Beauty Promise of S. S. S. Blood Purifier

An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a skin improving blood cleanser and builder. It claims healthy rich red blood clears impurities, prevents blemishes, and renews strength and energy. It urges readers to buy the larger bottle at drug stores.

Nature

Investigation of death ordered in Norfolk case

Police and navy authorities expect to arrest today in the beating death of Leo Minor a 27 year old storekeeper first class attached to the naval air station Minor was found unconscious carried into a taxi by two sailors who ordered the driver to take him to a hospital and died at the naval hospital his home is listed as Houston Texas

Norfolk Leo Minor Naval Air Station Minor Naval Hospital Houston Texas Naval

Firecracker Death: Eight-Year-Old In Keo Passes After Swallowing Flame

In Keo Arkansas an 8 year old girl Jewell Webb daughter of Mr and Mrs Webb died after swallowing a discharged fire cracker while celebrating Christmas. She was taken to Baptist State hospital but infection spread and she did not recover.

Little Rock Ark Little Jewell Webb E. Webb Keo Baptist State Hospital

Near East Relief Locates Simpson-Roosevelt Trophies

After a long search across Trans-Caucasia, Persia and the Caspian region, Near East Relief officials found the Simpson-Roosevelt Field Museum expedition trophies. The full collection arrived in good condition and will be shipped to America on the first steamer, with expedition member George Cherrie aboard.

Batum Georgian Republic Trans-Caucasia Persia Caspian Sea Near East Relief Simpson-Roosevelt Field Museum Central Asia America George Cherrie

Fire destroys cotton warehouse and church in Lake City

A disastrous blaze in Lake City Florida on December 30 destroyed a cotton warehouse used for automobile storage and a nearby negro church. The warehouse housed about 200 cars and the fire caused at least 409 dollars in damage, with partial insurance coverage noted.

Lake City Fla Blaz

Widow Lena Wendel among Evansville fraud victims

A Courier Journal dispatch from Evansville details how the Consolidated Realty and Theatres scheme swindled widow Lena Wendel and others. Wendel, mother of three ill children, lost about 50 000 dollars after trusting a local promoter and pastors. other losses include 18 000 by Madeline Belk and 15 000 from Joseph Jaquemas and his wife. The report notes the scam involved mafia connections and targeted vulnerable residents.

Louisville Courier-Journal Rays Evansville Ind Consolidated Realty and Theatres Corporation Lena Wendel Wendel James Pfeiffer Mra Jonveph Jaquemas Madeline Belk

Cardinal Mercier Improves After Stomach Surgery

In Brussels physicians said Cardinal Mercier aged primate of Belgium showed good progress after yesterday's stomach lesion operation. They delayed afternoon consultation as he spent a decent night and could eat a little, with general condition reported normal for the post operative period.

Brussels Belgium Cardinal Mercier

Mobile ordinance updates electrical inspector duties and code

An amended Mobile Alabama ordinance creates the office of Electrical Inspector and requires conformity to the National Electrical Code. No wiring alterations or new electrical loads may proceed without a written permit, and post work the inspector must inspect and issue certificates of compliance.

SM FR Mno Gin Estes Ervas Rhea Tesscene Teevee Teevesceeeeewes Eeeveeees Sds Ceaccdesey Sreeesenss Board of Res Commissioners City Electrical In Spector Mobile City of Natonal Office of Electrical Inspector Alabama Board of Commissioners Plectrical

Advertisements: the news of everyday needs and prices

Everyday life occupies the paper with items you buy and use. Ads highlight shaving sticks toothpaste breakfast foods and cuff links offering practical news and value.

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