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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
2
The Bowdoin heads toward the far north on a Saturday voyage. The expedition plans to establish a northern base at Sydney, N. S. arrival is uncertain but return to the United States is expected around September 20 if all stays safe.
June 18 report describes the legislature enacting an $88,000 highway appropriation. Governor Paulen indicated he would seek approval at the next session if the borrowing plan secures about $2,000,000 in funds. Some lawmakers doubt return in 1927, but the governor expects the vote to reflect public will and did not call a special session due to the cost and opposition.
Judge John T. Raulston near Winchester reports a flood of unsolicitated mail about the July 10 evolution case. Correspondence ranges from atheistic to cranky, with many letters unreadable, some filed as briefs, and others seeking to participate. Attorney General Stewart says lawyers from across the country seek roles, but no trial postponement is expected.
United States Senator George H. Williams told the St. Louis Republican City Committee at an outing in Carsonville on June 18 that parties should select only their ablest members for primaries and pledge responsibility for officials. He warned that failure would undermine party principles and national unity.
A war office statement says about 60 Moroccan rebels were killed in combat with Spanish forces on June 10, 11 and 13, while rebels press an ongoing front along the line. Madrid reports ongoing pressure and wider fighting in the campaign.
Havana June 18 The budget bill providing 84 971 650 for the fiscal year 1925 26 unanimously passed the senate last night. The house approved the measure about a week ago.
Ladies urged to shop Pearse during Red Tag Sale advertised in Want Ads promising bargains and the chance to find desired items among the offerings.
Hartford reports outline success of American Radio Relay League plans to curb interference. California examples include a ice cream parlor motor sparking, a cross Pacific commercial station complaint, and regen sets causing noise in Oakland. A violet ray device eludes detection. a ground lead choke will be installed to remove low frequency noise.
An organization named Stoience Extension was formed in Chicago to fight scientific charlatans. It aims to disseminate reliable knowledge and create a network of branches in Europe. Dr. Carl Beck said the group will catalog noted scientists and verify information in the daily press.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western wreck at Rockport Bay New Jersey killed forty four and left twelve others critical. Bodies will go to Chicago. many victims died as steam escaped from a broken pipe. Investigators link derailment to heavy rain that buried a switch with sand and dirt.
The University of Edinburgh awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws to American surgeon Dr. Charles H. Mayo of Rochester Minnesota. He attends along with other U S and Canadian physicians after a Ireland tour and a London post graduate assembly. The item also notes a Red Tag Sale promotion at Pearson's for Ladies Ready to Wear and Millinery.
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