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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1925

Page

5

U S Observer Resigns From Paris Trans Commission Post

Washington May 30 Colonel James A Logan resigns as American observer with the trans commission in Paris and the rotary Kellogg. He says the move stems from personal and business reasons and will likely join Dillon Read & Co. of New York. R W S Hill will assume the observer duties.

Washington James A. Logan Trans Commission Paris Rotary Kellogg Logan Dillon Read & Co New York R. W.S. Hill State Department

Fifty Bodies Recovered After North Carolina Mine Disaster

Fifty three miners are dead or missing after an explosion at the Carolina Coal Company mine in Coal Glen North Carolina. Rescue crews continued recovery operations as the death toll rose with 27 white men and 22 black men identified among the victims.

Coal Glen N.C Carolina Coal Company Red Cross J. van B. Metts

Society Guests Visit Cities and Local Church Notices

Society activities span visits by Mr. and Mrs. Robertson to Kansas City and Dallas en route to Seattle, with plans to visit St. Louis Cleveland Chicago and Fargo before June. Community groups at Government Street Presbyterian and Dauphin Way Baptist share Bible studies services and meetings, plus upcoming weddings and a Latin of local social events and a Lyric party for Miss Catherine Ehret.

S. P. Robertson Ash F. G. Blakeley Blakeley Robertson Geafreight Great North Railroad Seattle Beens A. R. A. Cou Kansas City Dallas New Orleans St. Louis Cleven Chicago Fargo N. C Catherine W. C. Wojohn Catherine Ehret Barton Cawthon Parlor Miss Ehret Three Georges Bessie Lee Alvarez Eunice Evans Mary Clausen Annie Edith Farmer Eleanor Farmer Aubrey Wimberly Allen O'Connor Mrs. Ehret

Personal notices from Ocean Springs and Mobile region

Miss Ethel Louise Ramsay returns home to Ocean Springs after ten days in Pensacola with sister Mrs. Marvin Byrd. Mrs. Jessie Pierce leaves for Birmingham for the state convention and is due home Sunday. Mrs. J. G. Gilchrist of Brantley and two daughters visit Mobile relatives. Mrs. Russell Willis and daughter Mrs. Frank Loesbe return to Foley from Mobile visit. JT and Misses Ruth and Lucy Roach visit Ellen Renfro in Opelika. Mrs. J. C. Nabors and son from Meridian attend the graduation of Robert Mims at the University of Mobile.

Ethel Louise Ramsay Ocean Springs Pensacola Marvin Byrd Jessie Pierce Birmingham J. G. Gilchrist Brantley, Ala Mobile Russell’ Willis Frank Loesbe Foley Ruth Lucy Roach Ellen Renfro Opelika Meridian T Mobile

Four Jurors Sealed for Shepherd Trial in Chicago

Four jurors were chosen to try William D. Shepherd for the murder of William N. McClintock, held until Monday. Mark R. Spikins joined the panel as the fourth juror, with State's Attorney Crowe hopeful for progress next week amid inquiries into alleged juror fixing and a New York search for missing witness Robert White.

Chicago William D. Shepherd William N. McClintock Mark R. Spikins Crowe New York Robert White Thomas J. Lynch

Marshall Shows Gradual Improvement In Washington

Washington May 30 There were further gradual improvements today in the condition of former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall who is confined to his hotel room here with a cold and nervous exhaustion.

Washington Thomas R. Marshall

Head of Museum John Mason Clarke Dies in Albany

Dr. John Mason Clarke eminent geologist and director of the New York state museum died in Albany tonight. He headed the museum and was a leading figure in geology. A long career in science and museum administration is being noted in tributes.

Albany N. Y John Mason Clarke New York State Museum

Use of Ship Asked in Pacific Trade

Manila and M ard Wood report cables to Washington warn that current island communications hinder Pacific trade lines. Officials seek clearer channels to keep shipping routes open and reliable amid growing commerce interests.

Deaths and Funerals In Prichard and Nearby Areas

The obituary notices list Harrison Webster 82 retired farmer with services at 3 PM from his home in Prichard and burial in Pine Crest cemetery, survived by daughter Mrs Lucy Ostron and sister Mrs Maria Hollister. Other notices include Edward Cogburn Frank Conniff Bordman Chambers Robert Day Elmer Maddox Andrew Verneuille, Louis Nathaniel Nabors 50 Montevallo, and Edward C Malone Akron Tire Works, with services and burial details at Pine Crest and Magnolia cemeteries. An A M F and A M lodge notice calls for a special service May 31 1925 for J Schlecter of O Keene lodge Oklahoma.

Harrison Webster Fame Prichard Pine Crest Cemetery County New York Lucy Ostron Maria Hollister Cleveland Onondaga Ray Magnolia Elmira’ Street St. Vincent's Catholic Frey Sutherland Magnolia Cemetery Pocase Tarr G. H. Miler Gart L. T. French J. Ro F. Sutherland Othe Louis N. Nabors Louis Nathaniel Nabors Montevallo Higgins & Courtney Nabors Alice M. Nabors Mary Lyman Burr Nabors Ala Edward C. Malone Akron Tire Works Old Shell Road Atheistan Lodge A. F A. M J. F. Schlecter O’keene Lodge O’keene Oklahoma W. M. H. L. Gaines, JR

Deaths and Births Record From Local Vital Statistics

Deaths listed for White and Colored individuals, including names such as David Simmons and John Steele. Births recorded for multiple White families and accompanying infant names, with several surnames like Payne and Nettles appearing amid naming lines.

White Jack David Simmons Samuel B. Frenkle Haey Grey Ridgeway Andrew W. Nelson Alfred Ki England Edward Cluis Malone Josep Francis Tarr Helen Virginia Townsend Thelma Dickey Alice Archer Murray Maud Eilen Kozlowski Katherine Janice Waters John Steele Luther Moore, Jr Theodore Davis Allen Merriday Wesley B. Bonner Hery Armsatead Charlie Anderson Aaron Vaughn Hattie Henderson Emma Davis Elia Then Harry F. and Ueritte Ia B. Palmer Thos. Zane. Bene Hattie W. Z. Harvey Wens P. Stoeeny Beve

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs H C Geron in May

Mr and Mrs H C Geron of Fifth Street welcome a baby girl born at the Maternity Home on May 28. Both mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely. Mrs Cram returns from visit to Birmingham while Ray Flowers and Catherine Pugh relocate to Fourth Street. Community Church service starts tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.

H. C. Geron Fifth Street Cram Seventhe Street Birmingham Ala Ray Flowers Tehir Fourth Street

Epworth League Plans Calvert Trip For League Formation

The Prichard Epworth League of the Methodist Church meets Sunday at 1 PM then travels by car to Calvert Alabama to organize a league. Baptist Church members will hold their regular meeting Sunday. Guests include Mrs C S Calander of Mobile and Mrs W Sargent with Dorothy. Mr and Mrs A L Bullard and Miss Nellie Bullard of North Carolina visit Calvert guests of friends.

Prichard Epworth

Bethany Baptist Evening Service Prospective

Bethany Baptist Sunday school adult class plans to lead the night service this Sunday at the church. Mrs. J. McEwan of San Antonio Texas returns home due to her mother Mrs William Liver sage's illness. E F Brent of Vidorado Ark and Winnie Lou Carroll of Whistler wed at home earlier this week and head to Atlanta before settling in Arkansas. Henry Farmer returns home after three months in Baltimore Maryland.

Bethany Baptist Sunday School Echeiaisippu J. McEwan San Antonio Texas William Liversage E. F. Brent Vidorado Ark Winnie Lou Carroll Whistler Atlanta Arkansas Henry Farmer Baltimore

Plot Found in Soviet Quarters Plot Found in Soviet Quarters

London reports a plot to assassinate Christian Rakovsky, head of the Soviet delegation, traced to Holland. Scotland Yard investigates while guards are posted at the Russian embassy amid warnings against Russian officials. Rakovsky’s name not confirmed in dispatches.

London United Press Evening News Scotland Yard Christian Rakovsky Holland Rakovsky

Pine Association Calls To Convene In Memphis

New Orleans May 30 H C Berckes secretary manager of the Southern Pine Association issued a call for the midsummer meeting of subscribers to be held June 16 in Memphis Progress on mills carrying out the decision to mark lumber grades will be a subject Berckes said the session was called for one day but may last two days

New Orleans H. C. Berckes Southern Pine Association Memphis Berckes

Hughes Leaves Bermuda for New York to Resume Law Practice

Secretary Charles E. Hughes sails from Hamilton Bermuda with Mrs. Hughes and daughter Elizabeth for New York where he plans to resume his legal practice.

Hamilton Bermuda Charles E. Hughes Hughes Elizabeth New York

Parole Application Proceeding in Alabama Motive

Notice states Cephas Holmes applies to the Governor of Alabama for a parole. Convicted in the Circuit Court of Mobile County on May 7 1925 for manufacturing spirituous liquor. May 23 1920

Alabama Mobile County Cephas Holmes

Timber Decay Causes Large Annual Loss Across United States

A report cites annual wood decay in the United States consuming 3 696 137 000 cubic feet of standing timber and 16 5 percent of total forest removal. At the naval air station near Washington observers note high altitude conditions and specialized equipment amid meteorological records.

United States Naval Air Station Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S. Observer Wade Phillips American Legion Legion Garmony Cobbs Alt Cobbs Bible Government Street Presbyterian Government Presbyterian Church Comacing Barcarole Spohr Ante St. Cecilia Batiste Romance Iman Cavatina King Central Woman’s Missionary Society of the Central Baptist Church Womans’ Missionary Societ Baptist Church Dauphin Church Central Baptist Church Morgan E. Stewart Peter Lydda Joppa Cawthon Hotel Country Club E. C. Hughes Edward Hughes Fidelis First Baptist Sunday School Brooks Ruth le Master Margaret Pugh S. S. Pugh John Richard Watts, Jr Cen- Presbyterian Church R. Watts Lambert Jane Lambert Orleans Sallie Hartington Mary Spafford Albert S. Towle, Jr St. Joan of Arc Church Lye Dreaper Edward Joseph Grove Margaret Goodman Joel W. Goldsby, Jr Central Presbyterian Church St. Frank Street Methodist Church Gabriella Barret Taylor James Welford Gray Meeting of of Charity Ladies of Charity Cathedral School Ae of Society Sanctuary Society of the Church St. Joan of Arc R. V. Taylor First Baptist Church R. V. Tayteacher R. Roche Eileen Cowles the Harte Miss Cowles Queen of Fairies Cowles New Iss Sydeney Barnes Cherry Marques van Antwerp Miss Barnes Aston McCarty Carrie BeHe Mary Crawford Gladys Crawl Virginia Starnes Edain Reil Cook Elizabeth Kreumpel Mae Chenoweth Jacquelyn and Rubye Brewton Ethel Oswald Karter Oswald Jefferson Davis Elks’ Hall W. G. Ward Fairhope Shepherd I. Herd Manila Moler Barber College Third Ave Dixie Packing CO Mackies Place City Telegraph Road W. O. Collins Bienville Hotel Jersey Bull Jersey Duroc Boats Oaks Stock Farm RFD Spring Hill Murnan Shipbuilding Corporation Pine Association Murphesboro Ills Murphysboro Illinois’ Central Spin Joo Franklin Ng Blue Island _Avenue Morrison’s Bell Oakland Terrace Point Clear Hannon Ave Milton Gordon Cincinnati Madison Madison Mills Broadway U K Harry McMillan Drug Co Grand Los Ngeles Cal Care Lures Canning Co North Royal Thoval George Nixon Fenslee If Emanuel SS Sa Me Leon H. Wildberger Dauphir St. Emanuel Neers Eeensigne Nes Porto Preen F. O. B. Mobile L. G. Adams N. Conception Haliis First National Bank Fort Come Arkréss Box 14 Bayou In Basse Bienville Iadies Rentlemen Bell Nelson's Royal Beauty Parlo Marinelis Lovie Me- Kiestry Belt Ay Cole North Dakota Umbia Church Jaity C. A. Durette St. Ichael Monroe Park Peter Strensky Dauphin St Delphone Claiborne St Holmes Streets Shady Park Ave Park Ave S. W Charleston Jef Secorf N. Lawrence Eee Itesetieene Asap Seneional Belvidere Cié Claiborne Church St Rome Tasaldber St. Francis T. Francis Levikau S. Claiborne Sherard’s Cedar Point Road Gulfport J. S. Lowrey Bay Minette Wm. Ij. Koral Fer Avenue Bremer Tulley N. Bayou S. Jefferson St Simms Ave Bell Phone Lafayette St Adams Lumber Cedar Tennessee Psid Ashland Dairy Bellphone Steiner's Lafayette Hoana Bath Lyons Park Carl Martin ESSEX Maxwell Conti Michael St Adaplesaa Locksmiths Balasore Noel Baumer'’s Petraes Ty Careenal Miu Vally Manhattan Beil W. G. Rohmer W. G. Anehner Ienabe Ziden’s Oppos Bell Na Bailweg Springhill Ann Rodhd Tues-Thurs Bell Drugg Aead Molyneux & Demony Dauphin Een Areata Bell John W. W. Rutherford Dauphin Hatite Strgay Muslander BROS Nelson Well South Roya Bell
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