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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1925

Page

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Kentucky cave rescue reports and court session details

A Kentucky inquiry into Floyd Collins emphasizes shaft sinking as vital for rescue. Witnesses discuss cave conditions, medical tests, and expert opinions while officials pledge full effort. Separate items note village modernization, stills disposal in county jail, and bank signature card investigations.

Floyd Eal Sand W.D. Funkhouser Gedi Carmichael Opert Gagey Kentucky Collins H. H. Denharat Phall Floyd Collins Funkhouser Samuel H. Mattiack Louisville

Sensations Rise Over Prison Bribery Trial Shuffle

Testimony at Sartain prison case places Willie Haar and accomplices at center of bribery plot. Witnesses claim cash payments and checks flowed to Fletcher and Kessler as part of a graft scheme within the Savannah operation. Records and hotel logs are referenced as prosecutors press the scope of alleged corruption.

Willie H. Jomaire Doaot Ned Columbus Ohio Fletcher Wim Kessler Ale Haar Graham Baughn Savannah Sartain Riehl Baughn Remus Oa Kubeaea Hayden Iarch Atlanta Mannie Kessler Morris Sweetwood New York Cincinnati Illie Haar Thomas P. Ae Teligh Rockney

Forecast of cold spell and frost across East Gulf and Atlantic states

Washington forecast indicates a sharp temperature drop with heavy frost likely tonight in the East Gulf and South Atlantic states and lighter frost to central Florida. Temperatures rise slowly Thursday in the lower Ohio valley and Tennessee. Storm warnings extend along the Atlantic from Jacksonville to Eastport. An eastern disturbance moves northeast with rain or snow possible Thursday in the lower lake region and mid-Atlantic states. New York reports unsettled springlike spell with rain and colder air on the way and recent warm spells fading.

Washington Associated Press East Gulf South Atlantic Florida Water Bureau Ohio Valley Tennessee East Gulf States Atlantic Coast Jacksonville Eastport Maine Missouri Appalachi Pacific Coast Lake Upper Ohio Middle Atlantic Atlantic Acre 4 Mississippi River New York New Jersey Saranac Lake N. Y Washington Village Cape Kilk City Albany Detroit

Alarm over shipwreck reports calm after rescue

New York February 11 reports a London newspaper claimed a vessel named Bees ran ashore near She Shore, prompting alarm. A lifeboat from Clacton rescued the four crew members.

New York London Clactonm

Weather Outlook Alabama Fair Tonight and Thursday

Fair weather continues across Alabama with a chill in the air tonight and Thursday. Skies remain mostly clear with cooler temperatures and light winds.

Eliot Names List of Best Educators

CHICAGO February 11 Dr Charles W president emeritus of Un volnt announces a booklet listing twenty men deemed top educators who have advanced world education. Names include Emerson Faraday Mill Mann Spencer Renan Darwin Pasteur and Newton among others.

Chicaga Charles W University of Chicago Elias Anto Waldo Emerson Dem Smith Michael Faraday John Stuart Mill Wilson Elery Channing Horace Mann Herbert Spencer Renan Charles Robert Darwin Louis Pasteur Galen Leonardo Ding Hee Ignac ‘Newton Aco

New Orleans Judge Shocks Bootleggers

A New Orleans judge delivered stern sentencing late yesterday to bootleggers, shocking the defendants and observers with strict penalties. The decision reflects firm federal stance on illegal liquor cases and signals ongoing crackdown efforts in the region.

New. Orleans

Man Walks Into Jail Trouble Involving Prohibition

In the inferior criminal court today Chief Robbins described Frederickson’s stagger into the jail building. The court ordered a night in prison as punishment and dismissed Leslie Freeman and Laura Curry on the charge of violating prohibition. each was fined $50 and costs. Joe Busby, charged with violating the prohibition law and alias writ issued at the circuit court, was docketed today at the county jail.

Mear

Fire suit alleges Mobilé Electric fault in home blaze

J. J. Yerkes Jr files in circuit court claiming damages from a fire at 1702 Siatatiee caused by a faulty Mobilé Electric Company wiring setup. The suit contends the electrical system failed to prevent the blaze and seeks compensation.

J. J. Yerkes, Jr Mobilé Electric Company Fg 600 Siatatiee Eecktonaa Pha Aimee Me Cape

Council of Voters Set Meeting Thursday

The Council of Voters will convene Thursday at 9 o'clock at the Cawthon Hotel. Local attorney William Armbrecht will lead the discussion about registration books and related filings. The registration books will be closed prior to the meeting.

Cawthon William Armbrecht Eld

Millionaire Moves in Two Stock Daze

Durant fronts a sharp rally as United Cast Iron Pipe rises strong. The ticker shows volatile gains with Pipe stock climbing to 85 1/2, aided by investor optimism and backers in California. Analysts note a surge from 10 to the mid 80s as market excitements peak.

Durant By Wa Sv . Street Ares California United Chan Re Hit Ay Sol

Brisk Snowfall Reported in Magic City

Birmingham residents记录 brisk snow observed in the morning with north and west winds. At 9 30 a m the thermometer showed not cold enough for snow to stick, though light flakes had fallen for over two hours with no let up.

Birmingham Alan Pep Mercury

Cold Weather Forecast Irene Frost Expected Tonight

The forecast predicts fair and colder conditions tonight with temperatures near freezing. Frost is anticipated and tomorrow should see slowly rising temperatures after a low around 44 degrees last night.

Totens

Jackson receives year and a day for prohi charge

John Jackson convicted in circuit court of manufacturing prohibited liquors and possessing an illicit still and sentenced to a year and a day in the state penitentiary. He filed an appeal with bond set at $500. Also noted are Mrs. Frank Johnson charged with burglary and Jie McRhone guilty of violation, fined $250, and remanded. Meyer Pokrowsky guilty of abusive use fined $10 and costs.

John Jackson Frank Johnson Loft Jie McRhone Meyer Pokrowsky Patton

Jacksonville Party to Be Here Friday

An excursion party led by O. H. Shenk will arrive Friday afternoon at 1 40 from Jacksonville Florida and stay about four hours. The party consists of about 20 people and will depart at 6 22 that evening by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for New Orleans.

H. Shenk Jacksonville Fla Louisville & Nashville Railroad New Orleans

Authorities weary of holding man in custody

Police report arrest of E. P. Daughdrill on January 4 under an indictment from New Jersey. The court delayed actions as New Jersey authorities prepared to transport the prisoner. Attorney Cecil Bates requested dismissal, arguing New Jersey had ample time to appear.

E. P Daughdrill Warren New J É Cers Cecil Bates

Man 1S Fined On Speeding Charge

A man identified as W. C. Cowan was fined 15 dollars or 15 days for speeding through an intersection on Government streets. Officer J. H. Bressingham testified he chased the defendant near a school crossing. A separate license tag issue was dismissed after proof of possession. The recorder set February 2 to pay the fine and costs.

W. C. Cowan Recorder Government Streets J. H. Bressingham Covani

Ministers Elect Lockier to Office

Rev Ww Lockier junior pastor of First Baptist Church was elected vice president of the Mobile Ministerial Association at a YMCA meeting held yesterday. He succeeds Rev B H Garrett who has left the city. No action was taken on a request from the American Peace Award Committee seeking cooperation to urge Senate action on U S participation in the World Court.

KB. Lockier First Baptist Chhurch Mobile Eee yester‘Gay Lockier B. H.garrett American Peace Award Committee Senate United States

British Ship Sails After Discharging Cargo

The British steamer Livingstonia of Mobile Liners sailed late yesterday for New Orleans and will depart soon for Glasgow and Greenock with cargo. Livingstonia has been in port several days discharging cargo. Two steamers and a fruit boat are due to arrive today or tomorrow with cargoes including a fruiter bound for United Fruit Company and ships Aeneas Effingham and Coahoma County bringing freight.

Livingstonia Mobile New Orleans Glasgow Greenock United Fruit Company Effingham Coahoma County

Rates on Brick to Be Published

The Mobile and Ohio railroad will publish rates on brick and clay products from Rendall Alabama to Atlanta Chattanooga Decatur Sheffield and intermediate Alabama points. The action follows a recent scale approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission of Alabama.

Mobile & Ohio Railroad Rendall, Als Atlanta Chattanooga Decatur Sheffield Comce Intercb Bublic Service Common Alabama

Safety Council officer visits Mobile to stress school safety

Mise Idabelle Stevenson secretary of the National Safety Council will be in Mobile Thursday through Saturday to visit schools and emphasize safety in schools as part of council work.

Safety Council IN Mobile Mise Idabelle Stevenson National Safety Council Mobile Stevwit

Mobile party tours Florida visiting Lakeland and Orlando

A Mobile delegation traveled by special train to Miami and spent the day in Lakeland and Orlando. In Lakeland Mayor Hartwell and officials welcomed them and urged boosters for the city while noting Lakeland’s population growth. The group then toured Orlando with a formal welcome and city inspection.

Atd Moe United Stat Miami Mobilians Waw Lake Region Florida Lakeland Orlando Gueaty Rotary Club Eland

Social Work Conference Plans in Mobile Ahead of March Meet

The Alabama Conference of Social Work executive committee meets at Battle House Parlor C to finalize the March 6 to 10 Mobile conference program. Dr W B Partlow of Tuscaloosa arrives from Mount Vernon. James L Sibley will attend. A joint hotel and registration committee gathering is set for Friday at 4 in the Battle House Parlor.

Alabama Conference of Social Work Battle House Mobile W. B. Partlow Tuscaloosa Mount Vernon James L. Sibley J.edsole Mra Rencher Leon, Schwarz Elizabeth Fonde H. A. Pharrermee En G. Adams

Towle urges deeds be filed in public notices

Towle calls on residents to file deeds along the corridor to the government street in Bay area. The board of revenue acts as chairman and reports that only one deed had been filed. The project, to be built at most eight units, prompts the notices and official action.

Towle County Board Harwell Gavis Equity Division Circuit Court Cornment Street Thi Bay Aps Board of Revenue

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