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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1920

Page

3

Commencement Address by Bishop Allen Emphasizes Self Sacrifice

Right Rev Edward P Allen bishop of Mobile told graduates to cultivate self sacrifice. He praised Sisters for their work and noted diploma recipients from Catholic schools. Students staged a playlet The Bell in the Forest and a strike comedy while younger choirs performed Floral drill and musical pieces aboard the tugboat Senator Bailey and steamer Florida were deemed seaworthy by U S steamboat inspectors.

Edward P. Allen Mobile Allen Jessie Goubil Grace Ramm Genevi Sherman Nellie Myers Senator Bailey Guilt Refining Company Florida Texas Company U. S Bean Lueders Steamboat Inspection Service

Mitchells Sell Property on Water Street to Munson

Thomas E. Mitchell and his wife sold the property at 59 North Water Street to Eunice Mills Munson. The deed notes the south boundary along St. Francis Street and 55 feet east of Warren Street, with the sale price undetermined in the record.

Thomas E. Mitchell Eunice Mills Munson North Water Street St. Francis Street Warren Street

Freezone corn remover promises quick painless lift

An advertisement touts Freezone as a Cincinnati invention that softens and lifts away corns with a drop on the affected area. It claims instant relief from pain and the corn is removed without soreness, and a small bottle is sold by druggists for a few cents.

Cincinnati

Black-Draught touted as preventive medicine by farmer

A Route 32 farmer, C B Trulli of Candier North Carolina, extols Black-Draught as a preventive remedy for colds feverishness headache and liver issues. He claims it helped his family during measles and pneumonia and urges others to keep a package ready for disordered liver symptoms.

N. C C. B. Trulli

Prosecutor Nash and Sheriff Martinson Indicted in Whiskey Case

Minneapolis report says Prosecuting Attorney William M Nash and Sheriff Oscar Martinson along with five others are indicted for whiskey smuggling connected to a Winnipeg Canada plot. Five admitted guilt previously while Nash and Martinson await trial and claim conspiracies by thieves and lawyers. Maximum penalty listed is $10 000 or two years plus fine or imprisonment.

N. EB. A Minneapolis Minn John Barleycorn Canada William M. Nash Oscar Martinson Nash Martinson Winnipeg Can

Stolen Car Recovered. Owner Reports Find

J. H. Glass of 159 Claiborne Street reported a stolen automobile was recovered damaged at Dela and Jefferson streets after police were alerted last night. The note mentions $2,000 transfers between May P. Macartney and A. Meaher.

ADTO J. H. Glass Claiborne ‘Street Delaa and Jefferson Streets

Local Marine Recruiting Surpasses Quota

The marine recruiting office reports enlistments 109 percent above the assigned quota for the past month, per Sergeant George Waters stationed here after returning from Brewton where he was increasing recruiting efforts. The Mobile Travelers Association plans a meeting tonight at 8 in the Cawthon hotel assembly room to discuss important business and expect large attendance. Rodgers makes bond after failing to appear in court. alias writ issued for disposing of mortgaged property.

Marine Recruiting ‘Office George Waters Waters Brewton Ravelers Mobile Travelers Association Cawthon Hotel Rogers W. C. Rodgers Rodgers

God Acknowledgment Amendment Pushed Before National Synod

The Reformed Presbyterian Church report presented at the national synod details support for a constitutional amendment acknowledging God and the Bible. June spoke on the proposal, stressing the amendment would recognize divine authority.

Greeley God United States Reformed Presbyterian Church National Synod

Mobile Greeks Reject Telegram To Ex King Constantine

The Greeks of Mobile declined a telegram of congratulations to former King Constantine of Greece now in exile in Switzerland. A telegram denounced him as a traitor to his country and rejected congratulating Turks and Bulgarians. The stance, voiced by Valentine Dragagis, reflects the city’s Greek population of about 304 people. Yesterday marked the former ruler’s birthday.

Mobile Constantine Greece Switzerland Valentine Dragagis United Tes Army United States Dragagis

Businessmen of Germany Seize Speedy Comeback

German bankers and merchants see a faster recovery as the mark improves from around 100 to 50 per dollar and foreign confidence grows. They anticipate cheaper raw materials and stronger exports, though some sectors face higher local prices and weaker demand for finished goods. Transportation and production are slowly normalizing despite past shortages.

Carl D. Groat United Press Berian Madil Entente America Germany Leen

Guardian of Monarchs Paoli Dies in Paris Home

The article recalls M. Paoli, honored by King Edward and Queen Victoria, as a trusted guardian later praised by the monarchs. It mentions Paoli correcting proofs for Edward and anecdotes from Paris theatres and royal encounters with King Leopold of Belgium and Nasr-ed-Din shah.

Berg Nice Paoli Edward M. Paoli Queen Victoria Paris Leopold Belgium Pauli Evigland Niso Nasr-ed-Din Shah Persia

Cirlot Wins Albert P Bush Medal For Highest Scholarship

Felix Lossing Cirlot of Barton Academy senior class received the Albert P Bush medal for the highest four year scholarship average. Principal Frank L Gro presented the medal. The honor roll included Frances Allen Mary Buck Lillian Budd Agnes Cooper Sara Lucille Crowell Bennita Dulaney Elma Ehret Rachel Farrow Charlotte Leeper Emma Louise Smith Helen Marguerite Smith. Dr John M McBryde of Tulane University delivered the graduation address.

Felix Lossing Cirlot Barton Academy Albert P. Bush Frank L. Gro Frances Gladys Allen Mary Margaret Buck Lillian Budd Agnes Cooper Sara Lucille Crowell Bennita Vivian Dulaney Elma Ehret Rachel Farrow Charlotte Leeper Emma Louise Helen Marguerite Smith

Foley remedy mail order ad promises curative pills

An old advertisement urges readers to mail the cutout to Foley Bagel in Chicago for a trial pack of Foley products. It lists Foley's Honey and Tar, Kidney Pills, and various tonics and laxatives, claiming relief for coughs colds rheumatism and digestive issues.

Foley & Bagel Presfield Ave Chicago Foley

Dock Workers of New York Vote to Remain Out

In New York the dock workers voted 371 to 266 to stay out until new demands are granted. The strike affects about 8,000 workers and the surrender of work follows Governor Smith's appeal. Peter J. Brady announced plans to carry the issue to the American Federation of Labor convention in Montreal.

New York Sanna Ieee American Federation of Labor Montreal Fednna

Mexican Soldier Shot Without Trial Sparks Protests

The Heraldo reports a Mexican soldier was executed without trial under General Genovevo de la Huerta. A protest letter to the Provisional President and generals followed as authorities allegedly ignored orders and continued closing efforts while houses remained open.

Mexico City Mores Weaver and Alliance Genevevo Ana de la Huerta de la Heraldo

Poles Claim Advance Along Battlefronts

A Polish war office communique reported advances between the Dvina and Berezina rivers at the northern Russo Polish front. It also said the Bolshevik offensive along the Dnieper in Ukraina was repulsed.

London Dvina Beresina Polish War Office Warsaw Central Ocr Ateanet Dnieper Ukraina

Passaic Wool Mills Cut Week Schedule Amid Shortages

In Passaic New Jersey on June 6 authorities announced four day work weeks for local wool mills starting next Monday due to material shortages and weak wool market conditions. Secretary J Frank Andrews of the Industrial Council stated about 18,000 workers across six mills will be affected.

N. J J.frank Andrews Industrial Council of Passaic Woolen

Cambridge Steamer Disabled in Atlantic Tow Request

The American steamer Cambridge, sailing from Norfolk on May 20 toward Hamburg and Antwerp, reported a broaine breach and requested towing to port. Wireless contact was made from Land's End around noon and the vessel gave its position near latitude 49.45 north, longitude 49.45 west.

London Land United States Norfolk Hamburg Antwerp

Freckle Cream From Lemons and Orchard White

A vintage ad touts a simple homemade freckle and blemish remover. Mix two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint of lotion, then massage daily on the face neck arms and hands for clear rosy skin at low cost. The formula claims to be gentle and non irritating.

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Bishop Allen Cathedral Mr. Trul Camp Jackson W. M Nash Gebahey P. “Macartnéy A. Meaher Auphin Theatre Doris ‘Kinyon Inn of the Blue Moon France Cirlot Dock Workers of N. Y Passaic Cambridge Ite Io Richards Medicine Company, Inc Sherman, Texas Devon Ender Bauer & Black Toronto Tae Ha A Ng Joachim Stimt Paine Eelie E Toire Edwin Burke Lewis & Gi Don Cov, Inc Pathe News Matinee Daily Black Face Comedia Neil O'Brien Minstre
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