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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1925

Page

7

North Carolina prison camps face probe hears no brutal abuse

Governor Angus W. McLean said investigations show no inhumane treatment in North Carolina camps though he will pursue prosecutions for any brutal actions. Commissioner Sink found prisoners well treated with a crude student-government system deciding work hours and holidays.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina Angus W. McLean International Today McLean Rock Mount Sink Josephus Daniels

Corporation Given Control Of Ships

The United States Emergency Fleet Corporation gains full administrative control of the government's merchant ships. The Shipping Board remains to regulate and approve fleet actions, with Admiral Leigh Palmer directing the reorganized merchant marine. Ship sales will be handled solely by the fleet corporation and contracts bid upon before board approval.

Washington International News Service United States Emergency Fleet Corporation United States Shipping Board Fleet Corporation Coolidge Merchant Marine Leigh Palmer

Kansas Refuses to Worry Over Theory

San Francisco dispatch notes Kansas editor William Allen White says Kansas ignores abstract theories and focuses on vital needs after harvest. He claims Kansas seeks rain to ensure wheat and crop growth and sets aside debate on evolution. The piece frames Kansas priorities amid broader debates.

Kansas San Francisco William Allen White

American Polists Retain International Military Polo Title

London June 24 The United States army polo team defeated the British army 6 to 4 at Hurlingham Club to retain the international military championship begun last year. The U S won the first game 8 to 4 and the final match is set for next Saturday.

London A.P United States Army Hurlingham Club Maebrook America

Carolinian Joins Hole in One Club

George A. Gray earned a hole in one at the Gastonia golf course on the 134 yard fourth hole with a maskie shot from the tee. The event occurred yesterday and adds him to the local hole in one club.

Gastonia N. C George A. Gray

Hoary old fraud nets Arkansas miners four thousand six hundred

John Kloskie and John Schlinski of Frankfort Illinois fell for a money doubling scam in Hot Springs Arkansas. They paid $4650 and lent cash to two strangers who claimed to interleave bills with blank sheets and press them for three days. Police hunt the two operators. one suspect is in custody.

Hot Springs Ark John Kloskie John Schiinski Frankfort Ill Kloskie Schlinski

American Woman Sues for Divorce in Paris Court

Mrs. Henry Potter Russell formerly Miss Ethel Harriman has filed suit for divorce in Paris. Ethel Harriman daughter of Mrs. J Borden Harriman of New York married Henry Potter Russell in Paris on January 30 1918. The romance grew while she served as a nurse with prominent social figures in soldiers hospitals behind the lines.

Paris Henry Potter Russell Ethel Harriman J. Borden Harriman New York Vincent Astor

Peterson defeats Gorman at Biloxi boxing card

In Biloxi Mississippi at the American arena last night big boy Peterson of Kim Mississippi scored a technical knockout over Billy Gorman of New Orleans. Next Tuesday Pookie Lockie Biloxis bantamweight champ will meet Delos Williams of Shreveport.

Biloxi Miss International News Service Big

Waivers Asked On Clyde Milan As Manager Shifts

Memphis announces waivers on Clyde Milan who will move from player to bench manager when the waivers expire Friday. Monroe Mitchell, pitcher, to be signed Friday after arm injury limited his previous season. Mitchell's arm now strong.

Memphis Tenn Clyde Milan Milan Monroe Mitchell Mitchell Cleveland

Reserve Air Flier Killed at Capital

Lieut Edward O White of Shreveport La on special duty at Maxwell Field died from injuries after a plane crash at the field Cadet Joseph J Wimberly of Brunswick Ga a Georgia Tech student suffered minor injuries in the same incident in Montgomery Alabama June 24 1930s era brief notice

Montgomery Ala Edward O. White Shreve Port Maxwell Field Joseph J. Wimberly Brunswick Georgia Tech

Miss Mary MacSwiney denies hunger strike claim

Mary MacSwiney returned to New York from a lecture tour and rejected press rumors she would hunger strike if arrested in the United States or that she entered without a passport. She stated she would obey U.S. laws, and that hunger strikes are reserved for protest against British rule in Ireland.

New York Mary MacSwiney Miss MacSwiney United States Ireland

Fishing Quietness for Trout and Bass

Authorities note fish cannot hear but are sensitive to vibrations. Do not scuffle feet or bang boats. Move quietly near streams and stay out of sight as trout and bass remain alert to unusual sounds.

Georgia General Assembly Opens in Atlanta for Biennial Term

In Atlanta on June 24 the Georgia General Assembly began its first session since approving a constitutional amendment establishing biennial meetings. The 60 day term was set for the session.

General Assembly Atlanta General Assembly of Georgia

Bennie Moore Bankrupt First Creditors Meeting Notice

In the matter of Bennie Moore bankrupt No 2737 in Bankruptcy Bennie Moore of Prichard Mobile County of Mobile Southern District was adjudicated bankrupt on June 19 1926 The first meeting of creditors will be held at 56 St Francis street Mobile Alabama on July 6 1926 at 4 00 p m creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business Mobile Ala June 23 1925 Joseph N McAleer Referee in Bankruptcy

District Court OF the United States Southern Division Southern District of Alabama Bennie Moore Prichard Mobile St. Francis Street Ala Joseph N. McAleer

Scenic highway set to open July 4 to Asheville route

The Appalachian scenic highway from Atlanta to Asheville will be opened with a July 4 celebration at Neel Gap, Dahlonega. The Route 9 project completes a 20 year campaign and links Atlanta directly to the North Carolina mountains via Roswell, Alpharetta, Cummin, Dawsonville, Dahlonega, Blairsville, Belleview, and route to Murphy and Asheville. Headquarters are in Asheville with a line from Quebec to Mobile and Florida cities.

Dahlonega Atlanta Asheville N. C Neel Gap Craig Arnold Georgia Highways Magazine North Carolina Mountains Estate Highway Department Chattahoochee Roswell Alpharetta Cummin Dawsonville Blairsville Belleview Murphy Appalachian Scenic Highway Quebec Canada Mobile Ala Florida

Atlanta Prison Crowding Prompts Action Plan

WASHINGTON June 24 reports confirm serious housing strain at the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Assistant Attorney General Mabel Walker Willebrandt proposes a prison farm on an old wartime cantonment site to relieve overcrowding, and she discusses prosecutions of former Atlanta prison officials with federal authorities. Warden John Snook notes the issue is indeed pressing at Atlanta.

Washington Atlanta Mabel Walker Willebrandt Department of Justice Willebrandt Federal Penitentiary Snook

Girl Golf Champion Wethered quits championship play

Miss Joyce Wethered British women's golf titleholder says she will stop competing for now. She cites fatigue with the circuit and the choice to please herself, denying plans to emigrate or marry.

London A.P The Daily Express Joyce Wethered

Manchuria Scenes of Widespread Disorders Reported

The Daily Telegraph reports corroboration of yesterday’s claim that ominous and serious disorders have broken out in Manchuria and are spreading. Mutinies have occurred on a large scale among troops of Chang Tso-Lin, who is absent from Mukden, the capital.

London The Daily Telegraph Today Manchuria Chang Tso-Lin Mukden

Amundsen Set for Horten Arrival July 4

Captain Roald Amundsen the Arctic explorer plans to reach Horten Norway on a coal steamer on July 4 His upcoming book will recount his flight toward the pole and is to be issued in autumn followed by lectures at home and abroad.

Oslo Roald Amundsen Arctic Air Explorer Horten Norway

Tea and hospitality laws in Tibetan habit

The text describes tea as a constant occupation for Tibetans, noting tea is prepared and shared in tents and houses. It references hospitality laws compelling tea to be offered, and mentions Tibetans carrying Himalayan maple and a strain of mosquitoes fought by planes spreading a poison to prevent breeding places of the pests.

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