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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1925

Page

1

Court Decisions Near in Labor Case Ruling in Mobile Disorder

Mobile officials weigh actions against the Industrial Workers of fi after clashes and hunger strikes. Judge Raulston in Dayton watches a trial with a key ruling on expert testimony and constitutional procedures as prosecutors and defense clash over the admissibility of evidence and the future course of the case.

Dayton Town Suty Sear Arthur G. Hays Hays Raulston William Jennings Bryan John William Jennings Bryan, Jr

Fifteen witnesses called in U S Prohibition case in Washington county

Seventy five witnesses from Washington county summoned to federal court in a conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law trial. Defendants include Sheriff B L Onderdonk and Deputy L L Armstrong among eleven named defendants. Former Chief of Police P J OShaughnessy to be tried Monday along with related cases.

Ington County B. L. Onderdonk L. L. Armstrong J. 8. Powell J. W. Powell A. E. Gartman Grady W. Hurst Oliver P. Boykin G. Herman Knight John Onderdonk John Woods Lewis H. Williams, Jr Washington County P. J. O'Shaughnessy

Arrest at scene of stillIigh crime charges filed

A 45 year old man was arrested near Orchard in the county for manufacturing prohibited liquors after deputies watched a 450 gallon still in operation. Barrels of mash were destroyed and the suspect was jailed on the charge. Additional officers reported locating 15 gallons of white whiskey at a previously used still site. No further arrests were made.

Orchard Miet W. O. Robbins Seah McCrary Schwarz Hamilton Luan Pen Garrett Hawthorne Wash County Ala Moray Franco Yth Water Street Rube Dorlon

Gavalla Striking in Mobile River

In Mobile River launches along the waterfront report cavalla strikes with fish weighing up to 40 pounds. Captain Wallace aboard the Jaxinth Swan says two cavalla were landed, the largest 40 pounds, with others listed from the Alma R and Pearl W. prior-year landings noted and launchmen remark cavalla move with salt water alongside mullet and other fish.

Mobile Marshall ‘Wallace Ivalla R. Ll. Remy Alma R el Pana Frank

Magazine item details lack clear headline

The readable text mentions a magazine story about Mobile and paving, noting current issue content on city streets and concrete work planned for the year, with photographs of local streets and paving efforts.

Carrie Story OF Mobile Fright

Wall Trader brings in 12000 bunches of bananas at Louisville

The steamer Wall Trader arrived at port early this morning with 12 000 stems of bananas and was discharged at the Louisville He wharf. The fruiter was purchased by Ashbel Hub Company, a local banana deal in England, and this is the first shipment into the port.

Louisville Ashbel Hub& Company England

Weather Outlook for Khan and Mississippi Through Saturday

The forecast calls for fair conditions across Khan and Mississippi with gradual improvement into Saturday. No significant precipitation expected, temperatures mild, and light winds noted across the region.

Khan Mississippi

Southern Shares Hit New Record On Wall Street

Southern Railway opened up about a point at a record top of 1007-8 as oils and utilities moved higher. United States Steel touched the highest price since the last report while Republic Steel's earnings boosted activity amid profit-taking and mixed rail bids. Futures showed steady cotton prices in New York and New Orleans openings.

York A.P Derek Southern Railway Fland Foundation Company American Water Works Ectric Morse United States Steel Republic Steel Company Risco Chandler Motors

Mobile Seeks Export Rate on Tobacco Duties

Mobile officials reported a proposed export rate on tobacco to be published via the Warrior line to New Orleans. Brent, per Mr. Cobb, said the rate would improve traffic from the river serving Birmingham and enhance rail water rate division. The Warrior barge line also plans a joint rail and water rate from Mobile to Atlanta and Chattanooga.

Tofor Sxeett Ter Kentucky Witeher One E New Orleans Acco Fay c.Sfnce Brent Missippi-Warrior Barge Line Mobile Cobb Warrior Birmingham Dates Line Atlanta Chattanooga

Arlington Dock Improvements Planned For City Boats

City officials plan contracts for building multiple boat houses at One Mile Creek to shelter launches and provide a gasoline station on the docks. A recreation lay ground on the sand beach may be delayed until next season, with bonds likely issued in fall to fund Arlington dock improvements.

Arlington One Mile Creek George E. Crawford Crawford Recreation Arlington Dock

Dismiss Kreumpel in Dog Law Case

Gerald H Kreumpel an attorney faced city dog running at large charges. Prosecutors dropped the case after evidence showed he was not responsible for the dog in the street. Kreumpel challenged the law's constitutionality but the city did not pursue that point.

Gerald H.kreumpel Recorder’s Court Frank J. Yerger Kircumpel

Quarantine Tug Von Erdorf Hits Squall Offshore

The quarantine tug Von Erdorf returning to Mobile after a Morgan visit rode a heavy squall yesterday afternoon. A canopy over the upper deck ripped, stanchions twisted, and a lifeboat cover tore away as the vessel took the blow about two o'clock.

Mobile Morgan von Erdorf

Marsh Chosen as Khorassan Delegate

Moreland M. Marsh appointed delegate from Ramalah Temple No. 134 to the Supreme Council meeting at Akron August 11 14. Thomas B. Allman named as alternate delegate.

Moreland M. Marsh Ramalah Temple Order Knights of Khorassan Supreme Council Thomas B. Allman

Negro hanged for hold up slaying in St Louis

St Louis July 17 Leon Williams age 27 one of four men convicted of the murder of Agoners on December 30 1824 was hanged for the hold up death. The execution was carried out in the city, marking the culmination of the trial.

ST. Louis Leon Williams

Convicted on multiple charges faces further murder case

In Chicago, July 17, a man convicted on a string of robbery and murder charges faces additional murder counts. Walter Krauser, once sentenced to hang for a cop slaying, pleads not guilty to Bernard Grant’s murder in the county jail. Grant awaits execution on the same charge in New York and elsewhere.

Chicago Tils Tough Axérnekes Pernekes Tars New York Walter Krauser Bernard Grant Krauser Grant

Queen Mary Opens Salvation Army Maternity Hospital Ward

Queen Mary visited the Salvation Army maternity hospital in London's East End and stopped at bedsides of unwed mothers, greeting each woman and praising their babies with kind words, expanding her list of admirers during the extension opening.

London Salvation Army East End

Premier Painleve Rides Submarine at Cherbourg

Premier Painleve and former Premier Herriott visited the naval maneuvers at Cherbourg with President Doumergue. They rode a submarine, learned its operation from the commander, and viewed the fleet through the periscope as ships steamed by.

Cherboug France A.P aPinieve Herriott Doumergue

France to Complete Ruhr Evacuation by End of July

Paris reports the foreign office announced France will evacuate the Ruhr completely by month end. The evacuation is already underway, with some troops moved toward the Ruhr war zone as officers gather details from occupation forces.

Paris United Press Foreign Office France Ruhr

Man Taken to Answer on Worthless Checks Charge

Charles W. Barber an employee of a local auto firm was taken to Brookhaven Mississippi yesterday afternoon to answer a charge of passing worthless checks. Sheriff Barney Grice alleges Barber passed bad checks totaling 125 dollars. Barber's home was in Chickasaw.

W. Barber Brookhaven Miss Barney Grice Barbers Chickasaw

Furniture firm incorporated in Mobile

The Mobile Furniture Manufacturing Company, Inc. filed for incorporation today with capital of 20 000 dollars. Officers listed include A H Sarkhelaker as treasurer and Doyie as first vice president.

Mobile Furniture Manufacturing Company, Inc Repak A. H. Sarkhelaer Doyie

Cuban ruler suspends death actions amid political turmoil

A listless report from Havana notes imperial actions in Cuba paused after a rapid sequence of executions and a hurried move by authorities to Pinar del Rio. The piece references the secretary and a paramour as part of the unfolding drama and mentions a potential commutation during a pending suspension.

Havana Cuba Benera Moe Rraque Pinar del Riobile

Approximate Age of Earth Calculated From Rocks

A fragmentary report notes a method to estimate Earth's age using precambrian rocks and geological deposits. The text mentions radioactivity and mineral samples as part of the calculation, with references to locations and dates in a historical newspaper style.

Koenigsbergsberg Peg Wilhelm

England Opposed to Parley on China

Britain has flatly informed the United States France and Japan that she opposes any conference of powers to abolish extraterritoriality in China at this time. The attitude was communicated to Ambassador Houghton and to the French and Japanese ambassadors invited to Downing Street.

London Britain United States France China Coolidge Kellogg Houghton Jap Ambassanho Downing Street

Rockefeller Donation Funds Divinity School Endowment

Chicago A P Rockefeller contributed 1 006 000 dollars to the Divinity School endowment at the University of Chicago. The gift strengthens the university program and supports scholarly work and student aid.

Chicago Toly_ ti A.P John D. Rockefeller Divinity School of the Versity of

Storm Toll Reported From Eastward Weather Outbreak

The storm caused fatalities across the eastern region with reports from Wheeling West Virginia to New York. A Pittsburgh man died from lightning striking his radio aerial, a farmer in Glenburg New York perished, and a man in Ontario was killed attempting protection. The storm disrupted power, roofs, trees, and transit, with a deluge swamping a national guards encampment and delaying the Metropolitan Open at Grassy Sprain.

Pittsburgh Li Ine Glenburg N. Y Auleville Ontario New York State Grassy Sprain Yonkers

Rubber monopoly cited as concern by rubber men

Washington July 17 President Kellogg was asked by a delegation of rubber manufacturers to aid in breaking the British rubber monopoly. The group included Frederick Hood of Hood Rubber Company A L Wiles of the Rubber Association of America and Edward B German of Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company.

Washington International New Service Kellogg Guoericus Rubber Manufacturers Frederick Hood Hood Rubber Company A. L. Wiles Rubber Association of America Edward B. German Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company

Australians Loan Floating In New York and London Offers

New York announces a flotation of a 75 million dollar loan for Australia. Public offering of 30 year gold bonds to be sold in New York next Monday at 99 1/2. Simultaneous sale of 5 million pounds of the same bonds in London.

New York A.P Commonwealth of Australia J. Isnos & Company London

Miners Seek Transparency on Executives' Wages

Anthracite miners in Atlantic City demand disclosure of salaries paid to presidents directors and lawyers to assess labor costs. Mine owners refuse saying such details are irrelevant. The scale conference adjourned until Tuesday afternoon.

Atlantic City N. J A.P

Trade union merger abroad approved by executives in London

A conference of trade union executives in London approved a plan for a vast consolidation alliance incorporating millions of British workers. The pact aims to unite miners railway men engineers shipbuilders and transport workers under a single framework.

London A.P Ccutives

Government Plans Intervention in Mine Wage Dispute

A three hour conference with President Coolidge discussed potential government action if wage scale negotiations fail and a strike is called on September 1. The department of labor is in touch with operators and miners to secure an agreement before the August 31 contract expiry.

Ori Ae ALP Rae Cooltige Department of Ja

Real Sheik Comes to Visit America

Sheik Saibe Kattgab Fadal lah, a 24 year old visitor, arrived at Ellis Island and expressed desire to land in Los Angeles for an extended stay. He seeks to visit Mrs Anita Baldwin of Los Angeles, daughter of the late E. J. Baldwin, after meeting her during Mrs Baldwin’s Egypt tour. Immigration inspectors slated him for standard examination.

New York N.Y Saibe Kattgab Fadallah Neark Anita Baldwin Los Angeles Baldwin Ellis Island Hayes Egypt

Golfers Start in Bronxville in Metropolitan Open

GOLFERS IN BRONXVILLE began the Metropolitan Open with ideal weather after a rain delay. Players started the first round and will complete both first and second rounds of 18 holes before night, with Pat Doyle of Elmsford Willie Klein of Garden City and George McLean the home pro among early starters.

Bronxville Nui A.P Pat Doyle Elmsford Willie Klein Garden City George McLean

Louisiana mother and baby killed in wreck fire

Mrs. C Gros 30 and her seven month old baby died when a gasoline tank exploded as her husband struck a match to locate her beneath a wrecked car. Gros a road worker from New Louisiana was burned. the family had been traveling from Farmville with three children when the vehicle left the road and overturned.

Virginia Cookson Nile Santa Ana Ruston C. Gros Gros New la Farmville Paleo Douglas

Miners Committees Weigh Plan for Massive Union Alliance

London July 17. The executive committees of the miners, railway men, engineers, shipbuilders and transport workers unions met to consider a proposal for a vast consolidation alliance. The plan could trigger a national work stoppage if miners do not secure their current settlement aims.

London

Unclear trial proceedings raise defense concerns

Fragmented text describes a courtroom scene with jurors hearing the defense through newswire devices. The narrative notes delays and alleged unfair advantages, claiming the trial has shown little progress and may impact expectations for the defense.

Mannie Kessler Released After Prohibition Fine Payment

Mannie Kessler, freed in Atlanta after serving his term for violating the national prohibition act, leaves for New York once his $10,000 fine is paid. His sentence expired but authorities kept him until funds arrived. Morris Sweetwood, also freed on a separate two year term, faces similar payment hurdles as his family sought funds.

Atlanta Mannie Kessler Atlanta ‘Penitentiary New York Kessler Morris Sweetwood Sweetwood

Four Men Ready For Trial In Bank Robbery Murder Case

A.P. report notes Tyrus Clark and three others face trial for a June Bank of Springs robbery murder. Lou M. Stout previously found guilty with a death sentence under state law.

A.P Tyrus Clark Bery Bank of Springs Aerons Lou M. Stout

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