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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1925

Page

3

Junior Chamber Pledges Aid in 75000 Campaign

The Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce pledged cooperation with the Mobile Chamber in its drive to raise 75000 for the coming year. President John T. Cochrane said funds will boost commercial development as Mobilians boost the city. Ed Overton presided in Hamnan’s absence as membership cards were distributed to reach 1000 members. Thad Hoke of Birmingham spoke on Alabama’s award winning Southern Exposition exhibits in New York.

Chamber of ‘Commerce Mobile Chamber of Commerce John T. Cochrane Mobile Ed Overton J. B. Hamnan Thad Hoke Junior Chamber of Commerce of Birmingham New York Alabama

Mobilians Leaving for B Y P U Session

Delegates from Mobile prepare to travel to Mentone Alabama for the Baptist Young People's Union annual convention spanning Sunday to Saturday. Local officers joining include president Howard C Bush Jr and secretary Verla Cates along with other district leaders and attendees from surrounding churches.

Mobile Baptist Young P. Es’ Union Mentone Ala Howard C. Bush, Jr John C. Partin, Jr John A. Blackman Verla Cates William McIilwain Nell McCrary Ina McAuley Frank Tew Pruitt Catherine Rodgers Duggar Dykes Calvert John Blackman Sergia Bush Central Baptist Church Elizabeth Coleman Springhill Avenue Baptist Church Emma Seigmund Oakdale Martha Herrin Prich‘ard Weddie. Gunn Whistler Silter Steffens Chinchula Gulfcrest Turner‘ville

Dr Dowell Night Rest Boosts Outlook After Crash

Dr Dowell president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute has one day after a serious car crash. He regained consciousness and recognizes friends with a fifty fifty recovery chance. Wife not allowed to see him. other crash victims also improving.

Troy Als Spright Dowell Alabama Polytechnic Institute

National Capital Broiling in Heat Sees three deaths

Washington endures a blistering heat wave with 99 degree readings setting records. Three people died from heat, twenty more prostrations reported, and hospitals treated hundreds for summer illnesses. Forecasters warn no relief in three days as a Gulf air mass pushes north.

Washington National Weather Bureau Gulf Tropics

Weather Bureau warns of cotton damage and water shortage

United States Weather Bureau in Atlanta warns of serious damage to the cotton crop and a water supply shortage across the Southeast as heat prevails. After a brief relief with cooler temperatures, highs are expected to rise again and rainfall remains unlikely for several days. Prostrations have been reported but no deaths.

Atlanta United States Weather Bureau

Sympathy Sent to Revolt in China

Several American missionary institutions in Chicago have sided with the students revolt and against United States diplomatic officials and foreign governments. The report came from Washington via United Press.

China Washington United Press Chicago United States

Barton to award diplomas to 249 graduates

The seventy third Barton Academy class will receive diplomas at the Scottish Rite cathedral tonight at 7:30. H. H. Wefel Jr. will preside, Lister Hill will deliver the commencement address, and the program includes student orchestra selections and the farewell to Barton.

Barton Academy South Uates Old Barton Carlen Street H. H. Wefel, Jr Lister Hill 8. S. Murphy Frank l L. Grove Jessie Albright Grace Allen Bessie Lee Alvarez Dolores Alvarez Harriet Barnes Sydney Nee Christine Barton Ethel Benson Ba ‘A Berouson Claude Betrix Katherine Blanarik Julia Bones Grace Brandon Grace Britain Elaine Brown Virginia Bruister Rebecca Buck Elizabeth Bumgarner Daisy Calhoun Ethel Cassie Verla Cates Bessie Clarke Mary Clausen Nellie Clinton Elizabeth Coleman Gladys Coleman Carol Cooke Blanche Cooper Varese Cowart Kathryn

Ex-serviceman Courtney fined for intoxicated driving

Hugh E. Courtney of Gulfport Miss was fined 101 dollars and 50 days costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and had his driving rights suspended for a year. The court will check for prior offenses and may try him under a stricter state law if prior convictions exist. A reckless driving charge was postponed to June 8.

Hugh E. Courtney Gulfport Miss D. H. Edington Courtney Jack Courtney Inferior Criminal Court

Quinn Inspects Oyster Planting Along Coast

State Oyster Inspector Emory Akridge leads an inspection of oyster reefs and planting under State Conservation Commissioner I T Quinn. They will visit Heron Bay Portersville Bay Grant's Pass and Dauphin Island to assess planting sites and feed for wild ducks and geese as seed planting expands in Louisiana.

Emory Akridge I. T. Quinn Quinn Heron Bay Portersville Bay Grant's Pass Dauphin Island Louisiana

List of Names in Elusive Ledger Assembly

A long roster of individuals including Louise B Wisdom Annie Laurie Wyatt Bessie Young Priscilla Youngblood Robert S Bacon George R Bennett Jr Isaac Berson Robert Betancourt Louis Brettel George C Brinson Paul P Brincon Max Brook Samuel Brown Amos Buck Ben Chassin Lloyd Cooper Frank Costello Augustus J Cox Adrian R Curry William Daniel Wilmer DeAng Francis Diemer M Drey Louis Dumas Ernest Dupree James Eastburn Burns Foster Woodley Foster Fred Risch Richebourg Gaillard Kenneth George John Goodman Welch Green Frank Hart Ernest Hartley Joseph Heiter Charles Heubach Morris Hinton Louis Hoffman Ralph Holberg Paul R Jones Jr David Knapp Isidor Kohorn Seabrook Kyle Emerson Lankford Howard Lehmann Harold Levi DeMouy Lynch Langdon McAdams Edward Menard Pa Donough William Harcigan Truman McGonigal Louis McKean Albert I Mahoney Jr Ben Mayfield Clarence Meyer Cletus E Meyer Whitwell Middleton William Moody Clarence Morgan agorgs Morrill Justin S Morrill Earle Mountain William C Murdock Andrew Murray Arthur Nicks Jr Bion Norquist Joseph O Zella Frank Parker J C Parker William H Parker Edwin Pierce Robert Powell Jack Purcell Allan Rayfield Ralston Regan Thomas Russell ax Schwarz Belford Shoumaté David Shaw Arthur Smith Ben Stainback Charles Summersell Ashley Toulmin Herman Twomey Alfred ard Maurice Ward Culver White Charlies Whiting William Young Stoddard Hamilton Edward Wheyland

Louise B. Wisdom Annie Laurie Wyatt Bessie Young Priscilla Youngblood Robert S. Bacon George R. Bennett, Jr Isaac Berson Robert Betancourt Louis Brettel George C. Brinson Paul P. Brincon Max Brook Samuel Brown Amos Buck Ben Chassin Lloyd Cooper Frank Costello Augustus J. Cox Adrian R. Curry William Daniel Wilmer Deang Francis Diemer M. Drey Louis Dumas Ernest Dupree James Eastburn Burns Foster Woodley Foster Fredrisch Richebourg Gaillard Kenneth George John Goodman Welch Green Frank Hart Ernest Hartley Joseph Heiter Charles Heubach Morris Hinton Louis Hoffman Ralph Holberg Paul R. Jones, Jr David Knapp Isidor Kohorn Seabrook Kyle Emerson Lankford Howard Lehmann Harold Levi DeMouy Ynch Bion Norquist Joseph O'Zella Frank Parker J. C. Parker William H. Parker Edwin Pierce Robert Powell Jack Purcell Allan Rayfield Ralston Regan Thomas Russell Ax Schwarz Belford Shoumaté David Shaw Arthur Smith Ben Stainback Charles Summersell Ashlee Toulmin Herman Twomey Alfredard Maurice Ward Culver White Charlies Whiting William Young Stoddard Hamilton Edward Wheyland

Negroes Charged in Bootlegging Sentence Swap

June reports from Little Rock describe a scheme to dodge a prohibition sentence. Vance Humphrey served a term while Earl Humphrey paid $3 daily to substitute, arming with the brother’s commitment, evading detection for six weeks before authorities uncovered the ruse. Vance remains in custody. Earl faces consequences and loss of pay.

Little Rock Ark Vance Humphrey Earl Humphrey Earl Ags Vance Fondyce Durance Vile

Cadets Selected for West Point Admissions

The War Department announced nominees named by senators and representatives to enter West Point for the four year term starting July 1. Candidates include Jack Le of Birmingham Alabama Christian Clarke Jr of Atlanta Garnett Pirkie of Buford Georgia Clinton R Mullins of Bros Louisiana James Majors of Shreveport Louisiana with alternates James E Guillet of Alexandria Louisiana Windsor Castle features a near unchanged royal kitchen from 1146 era.

Washington International News Service War Department Today West Point Jack le Birmingham Ala Christian , Clarke, Jr Atlanta Garnett Pirkie Buford Clinton R. Mullins Bros James Majors Shreveport James E. Guillet Alexandria

Resinol Promotion Warns Against Substitutes

An advertisement urges buyers to insist on genuine Resinol rather than similarly named alternatives. It warns that imitators are often inferior, possibly unsafe, and that Resinol should be purchased only in the original sealed package.

Leyland Line to Begin Mobile to Europe Passenger Service

Leyland Line plans a Mobile to Europe passenger service with the steamer Antillion to arrive June 20, aiming for regular runs. S. A. Le Blanc, president of Mobile Liners Inc, announced the move as a second foreign line to court transatlantic traffic after the French Line slated to start a regular Mobile to French ports service September 15.

Mobile English Porta Leyland Line Antillion S. A. le Blanc Mobile Liners, Inc Europe French

New Electric Rate for Mobile Approved by PSC

The Alabama Public Service Commission approved Mobile Electric Company schedule B-1 a residential lighting and cooking rate for customers with electric ranges in combination with house lighting and incidental use. The change takes effect on the next regular meter reading date in Mobile Prichard Whistler and Spring Hill and requires no formal hearing. Information was received from Montgomery.

Mobile Electric Company Mobile Prichard Whistler Spring Hill Alabama Public Service Commission Montgomery

Rotary speakers urge Birmingham campaign drive

Rotary members heard a talk on selling a city campaign dubbed Know Birmingham. John T. Cochrane of Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Mark Lyons announced a $75 goal for the effort and sought Rotary support. Lois Quarles introduced as assistant secretary. permanent headquarters to be on the Battle House lobby.

Memb Rotary Club Lois Quarles 1Tary Mrzanine Battle House

Bergdoll Reported Aboard White Star Liner

New York on June 5 police investigated a report that Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the draft dodger and army deserter was aboard the White Star liner Hor arriving from Cherbourg and Southampton. Detectives checked the ship but Bergdoll was not found aboard.

New York Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Hor Cherbourg Southampton Bergdoll Notce

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