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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1925

Page

5

Lions Nominate Herbert Brown for President at Meeting

Herbert Brown was nominated for president of the Lions with Roy Hulen as secretary. Twenty eight were nominated for other club offices and voting will occur next Tuesday. Directors to be filled include A P Co Jr incumbent president, William Heller and James Kane. A bond issue of 200 000 for Mobile High School buildings was endorsed.

Roy Hulen A P. Co . Jr William Heller James Kane Mobile High School Herbert Brown Robert Marshall Shelby Elch Nick Vickers W. W. Read Kiam Helter Douglas Harris Guy Durham Marion Vickers Richard Redwood Rencher Henry Conrad S. P. Gaillard, Jr Henry Calhoun John Damfich Treasurr Norman Reiss Porter King Lion Tamer William Davidson Bion Provost Dave Gup James Bradford John Baumhaver Tom Dixon Carl Gilbert R. A. Finch A. F P. Dorgan, Jr Market spanaTner H. M. Mosier United States Department of Agriculture Mobile Califfornia Mr. Mosier

Summer school enrollment rises at Derby building

Three hundred students have enrolled in the Derby building summer program as announced by the school board office. The staff includes many experienced teachers and 43 young inexperienced teachers receiving training for regular positions.

Derby School Board

Meeting in Oakdale Church Promotes Various Works

A gathering at Oakdale Methodist Church will discuss church work with speakers including Dr. C. A. Rush presiding elder Percy Roach Miss Nannie Baker and Alfred Delchamps.

Oakdale Oakdale Methodist Church C. A. Rush Percy Roach Nannie Baker Alfred Delchamps

Dr Dreaper Reports On Club Convention

Dr Ed Dreaper spoke at a luncheon after representing the local Optimist club at the international convention in Houston Texas. He credited the Denver club with aiding poorer young couples to buy homes and said the work has attracted statewide attention.

Ed Dreaper the Organization Houston Texas Dreaper Denver

Unity of Socialists Broken in Vote

In Paris on June 17 the chamber of deputies backed Premier Painleve on a motion to postpone the communist incorporation on the Moroccan situation. The unified socialist group showed strain as 83 abstained, 17 supported the government, and two voted against. The premier received a confidence vote of 436 to 34.

Paris A.P Paineve Chamber of Deputies Painleve

Get Out of Debt Advice From Senator McKinley at UGA

Athens June 17. A P. Senator McKinley Illinois told graduates at the University of Georgia that a young man should not marry until free of debt and should develop honesty industry and judgment. He urged thrift, self control, and listening in forming character and warned against war while supporting arbitration. He praised religion and education as foundations of good government.

Athens United States W. B.mckinley Ilinois University of Georgia McKinley Europe Harding Coolidge

Legion Convention May Go to France

Indianapolis report says a special committee found the 1927 American Legion national convention could be held in Paris. John J. Wicker Jr. of Richmond said the plan is practicable and that diplomatic channels indicate French officials would welcome the event. The national committee also backed General Harry New’s stance against a transatlantic air mail deal financed or staffed by foreign capital or foreigners.

Indianapolis Ind The American Legion Paris National Executive Committee John J. Wicker, Jr Richmond Harry 9 New Ih South America

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Health

An old advertisement warns against calomel as dangerous causing sickness and bone damage. It touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, entirely vegetable remedy that cleanses the liver, cures sour stomach, and restores vigor with a money back guarantee if not effective.

Dodson

Navy Nurses Face Trial for Liquor Violations

Two nurses, Catherine C. Clancy and Ruth M. Anderson, became the first women to face a navy court martial in Washington Navy Yard on charges of bringing liquor into the United States in violation of the Volstead Act. The case, begun by order of Secretary Wilbur, challenges court authority over civil law involving enlisted personnel. The court’s findings await approval by the secretary, who may modify sentences.

Washington Navy Washington Navy Yard Sec. Wilbur United States Catherine C. Clancy Ruth M. Anderson Cuba Norfolk Sec Daniels Naval Service Wilbur Judge Advocate General’s Department Bureau of Navigation

Foreign diplomat in bad with cops in Washington

Jules Henry first secretary of the French embassy is in trouble with Washington police after speeding on Massachusetts Avenue. He allegedly snatched off a patrolman’s hat and drove off in a fury, immunity blocking traffic court. Previously he waived immunity but then withdrew from the case. State Department may seek a reprimand for the aide.

Washington Jules Henry Brown Henry Massachusetts Avenue State Department

Whitney wins New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nomination

State Senator Arthur Whitney of Morris county upset the party by winning the Republican nomination for governor in New Jersey's primaries. He defeated former Attorney General Thomas F. McCran and Cornelius Doremus with 123,480 votes to 97,293 and 46,924. Commissioner A. Harry Moore secured the Democratic nod unopposed. Stewart Appleby won the GOP congressional nomination in the third district. J. Lynn Kinmouth was unopposed for the Democratic candidate in November.

Newark N. J A-P Arthur Whitney Morris County Anti-Saloon League Thomas F. McCran Paterson Cornelius Doremus Ridgewood Whitney McCran Doremus A. Harry Moore Jersey City New Jersey U.S Edge Stewart Appleby Asbury Park Congress Frederick Schneider New Brunswick Appleby Schneider Frank T. Appleby J. Lynn Kinmouth Asbury Park Press

Oliver Replies to Reed Attack at Alabama University

Tuscaloosa June 17 Congressman W B Oliver rebutted Senator Reed’s attack on the world court before Alabama university graduates. He argued the world court would be a step toward permanent peace and that it mirrors prior American proposals dating to 1907. He cited the supreme court’s power to enforce decrees only by state consent.

Tuscaloosa Ala W. B. Oliver James A. Reed Alabama University Oliver America World Court Reed Oliver Washington Great Britain United States Supreme Court

Safety law to be enforced by cops on ferries

Washington June 17 Motorists were warned by the department of commerce that failing to shut off motors on ferry boats will lead to arrest. Inspectors under Commissioner D B Carson are to patrol river and ferry lines to stop this violation blamed for deaths and injuries. ferryboat owners previously bore responsibility.

Washington Department of Commerce Commissioner of Navigation D. B. Carson

Medical commission says M Sweeney sane in Havana case

The medical commission reports Daniel MacSweeney formerly of Chicago is sane after he shot and killed H F Morris of Bartow Florida manager for Swift Co in Havana on May 7. No trial date set. Morris left a widow and two children.

Havana Cuba Daniel MacSweeney Chicago H. F. Morris Bartow Fla Swift & Co Morris Birmingham

Verdict in death of Howarth by own action on Baltic

Liverpool June 17. Robert Howarth of Miami Florida, a passenger on the steamship Baltic, was found shot last Saturday after leaving Queenstown for Liverpool. A coroner's verdict today stated he committed death by own action while of unsound mind.

Liverpool Robert Howarth Miami Fla Baltic Howarth America Queenstown

Obregon Responds To Kellogg On U S Policy

Mexico City June 17 Former President Obregon congratulated President Calles on his forceful reply to Secretary Kellogg. He is quoted saying he cannot find a shadow of the American people behind Kellogg's declaration, but sees another.

Mexico City A.P Calles Kellogg Obregon

Big Loan to Mexico Reported Planned

Semi official sources say American bankers plan a 15 million dollar loan to Mexico for road construction. The loan would be guaranteed by the new gasoline tax. The piece also notes early college athletics and cites an 1803 Stanford California intercollegiate track meet as a historic milestone.

Mexico Mexico City A.P Pacific Coast Stanford California

Prenter Elected President of Engineers Brotherhood

W B Prenter of Cleveland was elected president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to succeed Warren S Stone who died last Friday. Prenter had served as vice president under Stone and acted as president since his death.

Cleveland, O W. B. Prenter Cleveland The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Warren S. Stone Prenter Stone

Dawes Names Copeland to Bunker Hill Commission

Vice President Dawes announced Senator Copeland of New York as a senate member of the Bunker Hill Sesquicentennial commission to take the place of Senator Swanson of Virginia who was unable to serve.

Swanson Chicago A.P Dawes Copeland New York Senate Bunker Hill Virginia

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LIONS DR. Dreaper Sue Starkey Tulsa Okla Legion Convention France Jersey Senator Edge Sen. .Reed Medical Commission M’sweeney Sane Howard Kellogg’s Tom Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Company
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