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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
5
A blast believed to be caused by a bomb devastated Swissvale and nearby areas in the early hours, killing at least five including Carl Baldus and his wife and injuring eleven others. Fire Chief Joseph Snyder estimated damage at 400000 dollars as flames and collapsing walls followed the explosion.
In Little Rock on May 6 Governor Terral urged Kansas citizens to join a national crusade to raise 475000 to restore the frigate Constitution known as Old Ironsides. The vessel has authorization for restoration but no appropriation yet.
The Methodist Episcopal church board in Washington urged Congress to fund a vigorous campaign against corruptors of American youth. They cited 30 popular magazines with a 50 million circulation and a mail trade in nude pictures, calling for prosecutions and a strong stand against producers and authors they deem enemies of the country.
Dean J B Noe of St Marys Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis accepts a challenge from Dr William L Riley of Minneapolis to debate whether the teaching or theory of evolution is scientific and not repugnant to Christianity. Dr Riley issued the challenge during the World Christian Fundamentals Association session in Memphis. Delegates discussed Darwin theory in tax supported schools and resolutions praised Tennessee for banning evolution in public schools.
Honolulu May 6 Unusually close cooperation between the army and navy defending forces on Oahu was shown in the recent mock war. Officials say teamwork between services pleased the umpires who will close the critique tomorrow with final observations and recommendations for realigning the island defenses.
Bolivia’s May 6 report states Jose Gabino Villaneta Villanetva won the presidency after last Saturday’s elections. The tally shows 45,000 votes for Villaneta and 11,000 for the defeated coalition leader Daniel Salamanca.
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