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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
9
Economic losses from rum running are under investigation by federal officials. The probe cites millions spent in bootlegging and smuggling as a drain on legitimate trade. J H McLafferty, Hoover aide, notes investments in sea craft and transport divert profits from normal channels, harming the U S economy.
A team of twelve scientists led by Dr. Charles Reed will voyage to Shenandoah caverns near Winchester Virginia to search for blind fishes and other cave life. They plan about a week of exploration and will take precautions to prevent accidents like the Floyd Collins incident in Sand Cave Kentucky.
A Department of Commerce probe notes the rum trade raises living costs for residents and factory workers. McLafferty stresses the campaign targets wasteful practices in business and industry to improve living standards and lower expenses for the people.
Peking May 21 The rumor of a clash between Manchurian warlord Chang Tso Lin and General Feng Yu Hsiang is dismissed amid a peaceful accord. Feng will vacate the barracks near the capital allowing Chang’s troops to take over Nanquan and Pei Yuan barracks as Feng’s forces withdraw.
Three fires started simultaneously in Dover Foxcroft Maine damaged four manufacturing plants including the saw mill and woodworking plants of John A Folsom. Four hundred volunteers battled the flames saving the town though losses reach about $200 000.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength to remove freckles with nightly and morning application. It claims most freckles fade or disappear, offers a money back guarantee, and recommends Othine Complexion Soap and shampoo from Othine Laboratories in Buffalo New York.
At a Dallas reunion veterans considered two proposals. One seeks federal takeover of Confederate pension rolls and pensions for former Confederates, the other asks for more Stone Mountain Memorial Association executives. Officials of the association oppose Union figures on the board. General Collier was re elected commander of Forrests Cavalry Corps. Johnson and Robertson were chosen for eastern and western departments.
Arlington, the smallest county in Virginia, will adopt an all year public school schedule under a plan approved by the state board of education. Arrangements will consider Washington conditions due to proximity of the capital, marking the first full year round system in the state.
In Deal England May 21 the Earl of Ypres former Field Marshal French whose condition earlier described as very grave rallied this morning and obtained a little sleep with the state noted as slightly improved by Associated Press dispatch.
The burial of Halley Pierce, 14 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Connie Pierce of Prichard Alabama, was held at Leakesville Mississippi on Wednesday afternoon. The body was sent by Higgins and Courtney. She died at 455 AM Wednesday at the family home in Prichard. She is survived by her parents two brothers Thomas and Mary Pierce three sisters Mattie Lizzie and Connie Pierce and other relatives.
Classified notices offer an energetic, reliable man for factory representation in Mobile district with no required experience or capital. Also listings seek a youth to earn tuition while assisting in caring for school rooms, plus jobs for a cook, a dairy hand, and a live-in yard care position with references.
Frank L Birdsong of Homeville, long believed dead after vanishing December 13, 1920, was found alive in Sarasota, Florida. Insurance fights and court records marked him legally dead, but Birdsong agreed to reunite with his wife in Petersburg, Virginia, as son and two others accompany him home.
New Orleans May 21. Revision of lumber grading rules to align with Hoover standardization was announced by the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association at its twentieth annual convention. Forester Hadley reported second growth cypress wood grows faster than cypress. Charleston was invited to host the 1926 convention and accepted. Officers and directors were re elected by acclamation including Frederick Wilbert president and H H Hewes first vice president.
Slim Harris and Lefty Groves of the Philadelphia Athletics stopped George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns from extending his consecutive hit streak. Sisler had reached 44 games, exceeding the existing record of 41, with one game not listed in club standings.
Vicksburg Mississippi May 21 reports confirm the Cotton States Baseball League will split its 1925 schedule. President Frank A Scott announced the action though league directors must vote formal approval soon. An earlier agreement to split the schedule was tentatively made by club representatives.
Classified ad seeks a white woman to live in and perform general housework. The notice mentions a 1809 read, a pane specialist pay rate, and lists Culture laine Bookne, Moler College, Thesal Street, New Orleans with dates my21-31 and my16-6t.
Bremen and Hamburg rum runners say their trade on Rum Row is collapsing. Authorities report the first week of the blockade halved German business, with a larger slump to follow. The motor schooner Margaret Witte allegedly sailed from Bremerhaven toward Baltimore or New York carrying 350,000 liters of diluted Scotch, financed by British interests.
New York May 21 Local boxing critics view Mike M Tigue and Paul Berlenbach ahead of their championship bout. Some favor Berlenbach, others switch to M Tigue after observing training. Promoters expect 70 000 fans for the milk fund benefit.
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