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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

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Preliminary hearing for Victor Orson linked to Wallace death

Victor Orson, cook on the Star Fish and Oyster tug, faces a preliminary hearing after the death of Robert Wallace who drowned after a fight on Palmetto Street. Police report an eye witness says Wallace was attacked. Wallace’s body was recovered an hour later. Coroner’s verdict pending. Wallace survived by wife, son, and other relatives. funeral planned Friday at 359 South Hamilton.

Victor Orson Robert Bob) Wallace Hamilton Street Iincent Kilborn Torson Wallace Palmetto Street Ed Chestang Gen Chestang Eugene Lee South Lawrence T. Mullen Madi‘street F. Hale Rusheen Harris Surtery Wal- the George Wallace John’Cayton

Unclear OCR fragment reports County incident and shooting

Fragmentary report from Larisa County notes officers responding to a fatal shooting at a hat event. Several named individuals appear, including Griffey and Bowl, with scattered details about a funeral home transfer and a distorted account of shots and reactions.

Three In Court As Result Accidents

Ernest Tartt of 955 Davis avenue was struck and injured by a car driven by W Henderson of 307 North Claiborne street, with Henderson charged with reckless driving. Ray Garcia, 10, of Joachim and streets, was also struck. July 15 was set for hearings. B C Rain Jr faced reckless driving charges from a night accident on Annan c ent streets. Franklin Steiner of Adams Motor Car Company was injured and admitted to city hospital. July 15 fixed for that hearing.

Ernest Tartt Davis Avenue W. Henderson Claiborne Street Henderson Recorder’s Court le Myers Ray Garcia Joachim and Streets Adams St B. C. Rain, Jr Ann Ancient Franklin Steiner Adams Motor Car Company Theodore City Hospital

Wall Street Pros Again Push Higher Prices At Open

Professionals in Wall Street resume campaign for higher prices at the market open. Woolworth up 2 1 2 points. United Drug American International Corp and Pullman gain. new 1925 highs for Montgomery Ward Otis Steel preferred. Demand for high grade stocks continues amid reinvestment funds.

New York A.P Woolworth United Drug American International Corporation Pullman Montgomery, Ward & Co Otis Steel International Agricultural Corporation Otis Elevator Postum Cereal Ward Baker “B Wabash Common

Cotton futures open steady with multiple month quotes

Futures markets opened steady with July at 23.97 cents, October at 24.00, December 24.06, January 23.52, March 23.85, and May 24.10 cents.

New York

Veteran pressman George W Jones dies at 65 in Mobile

George William Jones age 65 native of Vicksburg Miss died at his home 1153 Church Street Mobile after long illness He was 35 years superintendent of the press room at The Mobile Register first superintendent of the Pressmen's Home near Knoxville and former president of the Alabama Federation of Printing Trade Unions He survived by his widow two sons two sisters and other relatives Funeral Friday at 5 o clock with Magnolia burial.

George William Jones Vicksburg Miss Mobile Register Church Street Knoxville Tenn Alabama Federation of Rer Wee Rostaniee Macneales Relief Sociation Mechanics Reliefion Maplee Camp Now 5 We of the World Central’ Tract Council Cornalia Jones Een John L. Jones Joseph Martin Bordonda Beach Cal Bernie Eastburn Montgomery Jones Magnolia Cemetery

Bankhead to Enter Race for Senate

Congressman John H. Bankhead Jr of Jasper announces his candidacy to succeed Oscar W. Underwood who will not seek another term. Other declared contenders include Hugo Black and former Governor Thomas Kilby with L B Murgrove and Judge J J Mayfield weighing runs. Mayfield is currently abroad for two months.

John H. Bankhead, Jr Jasper Bankhead Senate Oscar W. Underwood Mobile Hugo Black Birmingham Thomas’ Kilby L.” B. Murgrove J. J. Mayfield Underwood Judge Mayfield Europe

Lawyer Citizens Must Back Fundamentals, Al Bar Chief Says

Robert E. Saner of Dallas urged Alabama Bar Association delegates to emphasize education and civic duty over politics. He warned against partisan drift and urged lawyers to defend American doctrines in law while urging ongoing, regular civic involvement. The meeting included talks by C E Hamilton Thomas McClellan and William Vaughan, followed by remarks on ports and professional standards.

Robert E. Saner Dallas Texas Alabama Bar Association American Branch International Law Association American Bar Association Saner Beelaebub Pope Beete C. E. Hamilton Bama Supreme Court Thomas ‘McClellan William Vaughan Fairhope Association Battle ‘House Matthias Mahomer Eiieeardens William L. Sibert Alabama Mobfife Ieee Birmingham Mobile Robert _E. Gordon Mobile Bar ‘Association Ship of Law

Spanish Passenger Vessel Barcelona In Port For Cargo And Passengers

Spanish steamer Barcelona of Ft Green & Co was in port this morning to load cargo and likely to take passengers away, according to local agents Fillette Pen & Co. The notice indicated a sailing to Taassee and Barcelona routes with potential passenger service.

Barcelona Ft Green & Co Tassee Barcélona Fillettepen & Co

Alabama Youth Killed in Missouri

Ernest Elmore 19 of Tuscaloosa Alabama and a deaf mute believed to be at Fulton Missouri are reported killed in an incident July 2. The details are incomplete in the fragment, with authorities uncertain about the exact circumstances or confirmation of identities.

Alabama Missouri

Little Change in Temperature Forecast Citywide

The local weather office forecast generally fair today and tonight with occasional thundershowers on Friday. Highs near 32 in Montgomery and 94 in Birmingham, with little overall temperature change expected.

Weather Bureau Montgomery Birmingham

Dr Dunbar Ogden Discusses Evolution in Sunday Sermon

Dr Dunbar H Hiden pastor of Government Street Presbyterian Church will speak on Who Made Evolution? in a Sunday morning sermon. Services are in the Burgett Memorial building while repairs proceed at the church proper.

Dunbar H.iden Government Street Presbyterian Church Burgett

Master of Vessel Thanks Hartwell

Mayor Harry T Hartwell receives a wireless message from Captain Barthelemy of the French steamer La Salle thanking him for good wishes on its current voyage.

Hartwell Harry T. Hartwell Barthelemy la Salle

Chicken thieves take five poultry from Palmetto Street home

Police reports allege thieves visited the home of Antzell at 550 Palmetto Street during the night and stole five chickens, according to a complaint filed at headquarters.

She Antzell Palmetto Street

Argentine girl to swim Channel

Boulogne sur Mer France July 2 Miss Lillian Harri son the Argentine swimmer will attempt to swim the channel next week or early next.

Boulogne~-Sur-Mer France Lillian Harrison

Mobile prisoner returned to Kilby

Joe Taylor convicted in the circuit court over two years ago for forgery and sentenced to two years to two years and four months. He escaped last week from Speigner's prison and was recaptured yesterday at Ly Miss. Taylor was taken back to Kilby prison this afternoon by Agent P C Herbert. He had less than two months remaining to serve.

Joe Taylor Speigner Miss. Taylor Kilby P. C. Herbert

Wimbledon tennis halted as sun bothers Queen Mary

When Queen Mary is bothered by the sun, Wimbledon championship play pauses. Yesterday throngs stood as the queen rose to change sunglasses, with Ray Casey of San Francisco noted among the players.

Queen Mary Eee Ray Casey San Francisco Mary

Panama Canal toll receipts show drop in June

Panama City July 2 The AP reports that toll receipts for the Panama Canal declined in June ending June 30. Revenue fell compared with the prior month, signaling a weaker period for canal traffic and toll incomes.

Panama A.P Lees - Co

Hayden jury remains locked on bribery verdict

In Atlanta the Filetcher Hayden bribery trial enters its tenth hour with jurors still deliberating. Government witnesses described money labeled as loans and gifts from prisoners to obtain special privileges, naming Mannie Kessler Morris Sweetwood George Remus and a Savannah group. The judge instructed that both defendants must share one verdict on conspiracy.

Atlanta Filetcher- Hayden Mervinon Fe Sevet Froteher Gution Mannie Kessler Morris Sweetwood New York George Remus Cincinnati Savannah Severt Ervin

Police Bribery Case Ties City Liquor Ring to Police

A special federal grand jury in Philadelphia heard evidence of huge bribes paid to policemen who protected a ring of liquor permit holders and aided in moving loaded trucks. Assistant District Attorney Friedman said the probe could indict more than a score of corporations and forty individuals for conspiracy illegal transport and bribery. He noted possible forfeiture of indemnity bonds and license revocations to curb liquor outflow by as much as 500 000 gallons monthly. The inquiry spans all city sections.

Philadelphia A.P Friedman Arand Washington Butler Alcohsdl Blcohol

Dan McGrew Signed by Barons After Chicks Stint

Birmingham reports former Mem Chicks star hurler Dan McGrew, known as Dangerous Dan, has signed with the Barons and will report to the local club immediately. McGrew led the Southern League in ERA in 1923 with 22 wins before being sold to the Giants, but he refused to join them.

Birmingham Ala Dan McGrew Mem Chicks Barons Clup West Dan Chicks New York Giants Giants

Portuguese minister ordered to Chinese post

Wisbon dispatch says the newly appointed Portuguese minister Anto Antonio Bianchi was instructed by the ministry of foreign affairs to depart immediately for Peking to assume duties. The move underscores Portugal's diplomatic stance as tensions over Asia persist.

Wisbon Portugal A.P Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anto Antonio Bianchi Peking

Rebuilding Santa Barbara After The Quake

Santa Barbara rebuild plans target the east city area with Spanish architecture as damaged zones are cleared. Marines arrive to restore order while engineers assess buildings for safety and utilities near normal by day’s end.

Santa Barbara AVP Santea Ra Bupl Santaar *T Society San Marcos Arlington Hifornia College of Erigineersbe Stanford University Committee On Public Safety Red Cross Ban Dieg James Ross Santa Barbara County Navy Air ‘Mai Sia Barbara San Diego

Soviet Chinese policy clash cited in Russian talks

Moscow reports quote Foreign Minister denying interference in China and condemning foreign support for civil war as Britain and other imperialists push for a democracy in China. The exchange follows a rupture after a recent speech by the Soviet head.

Moscow Fsian Birken Tchitcherin China Impori Chi

Coolidge Faces Clashes Over Ku Klux Klan Parade Plan

President Coolidge contemplates how to handle a proposed Klan parade invite to Washington and the ensuing protests from individuals and organizations urging him to decline. With a potential anthracite miners strike looming, advisers weigh government mediation to keep coal mines operating.

Ku Klux Klan Arvi Coolidge Klan Green Wington Ciilefly Mr. Coolidge Hoover Davis

War Time Village Sale Near Portsmouth Concludes

Sale of a war time village near Portsmouth N A concludes today for 347.60 after costing the United States two million dollars. The 278-building Atlantic Heights complex at Freeman's Point furnished shipyard and navy yard work. Buyers from New England acquired brick and frame homes five stores twenty garages dormitories and land. One contracting firm had orders to purchase outright for 270000.

Portsmouth N. A United States Atlantic’ Heights Freeman‘s Point Atlantic Corporation Portsmouth Navy Yard New England

Treasury official cites larger surplus for tax reductions

Washington July 2 United Press says the surplus for the new fiscal year will exceed the $290 million estimate and be available for tax reductions. Under Secretary Winston announces the surplus grew from the previous year ending Tuesday.

Washington United Press Treasury Winston

American sculler wins in England at Henley

American oarsman Walter M. Hoover defeated Englishman Morris by four in their heat at Henley on Thames. Hoover led the race with a steady pace and secured the clear victory as the United States continued to perform strongly in the regatta.

England Henley-On-Thames Walter M. Hoover Amcan Oarsman M. Xk Morris Alara Soctin Ok Abe Hoover

Debts Question Stirs American Public Inquiry

An unsettled public notice discusses debt concerns in the United States, noting a need for clarity and action. The brief mentions upcoming dates and the uncertain financial outlook, urging readers to follow developments.

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