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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1925

Page

5

Monthly church and society meetings listed for Mobile

A schedule of meetings for Ladies of Charity Sanctuary Society of St Joan of Arc and various church classes. Events include T E L classes at Dauphin Way Baptist Church, Woman's Missionary Society at Central Baptist, Ethel Ramsey O E S sessions, First Baptist Bible class and Home Coming Day at Government Street Presbyterian with musical program. Rally Day at Central Presbyterian announced with talks on Sunday School needs and Promotion Day scheduled for next Sunday.

Sanctuary Society of St. Joan of Arc Sanctuary Society of the Church of St. Joan of Arc Woman's Missionary Society Central Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society Central Presbyterian Church Central Presbyterian Sunday School Middleton

Convention Members Welcomed by Bishop in New Orleans

The Rt Rev Davis Sessums of Louisiana welcomed visiting bishops deputies and other delegates to the 48th triennial Protestant Episcopal Church convention in New Orleans. He thanked the arrangements committee on behalf of the diocese and New Orleans members.

WEW Orleans A.P Davis Sessums D.D Louisiana Protestant Episcopal Church New Orleans Bishop Sessums Wecome

Peace Reigns As Unions Resume Building Work

A agreement signed by the plasterers and brick layers ends a jurisdictional feud that had halted hundreds of millions in construction across the country. William Green of the AFL approved the pact restoring 1911 terms and setting up a tribunal over Florida locals.

Atlantic City N. J A.P William Green American Federation of Labor Aned Eee Florida New York Chicago Toronto

Czecho-Slovakia Asked for War Debt Refund Terms Similar to Poland Latvia

Washington reports the American debt funding commission plans to open talks with the Czecho-Slovakian mission on a $117,679,095.70 war debt. They aim for an early agreement to attend the world's series, with Col. Fierlinger presenting credentials Monday and joining negotiations as the sixth Czech member.

Washington United States Poland Latvia France American Debt Funding Commission American Commission Vilem Popistl Savings Bank of Prague Col. Fierlinger Kellogg Czech Commission

Arrests announced in liquor scandal in Louisiana

The first major arrest in the Mississippi Valley liquor trafficking case was made in New Orleans. W. Garland, alias Ray E. Stevenson, faced charges of possessing liquor and conspiring against the federal government. He is linked to shipments totaling over 50 freight carloads, with alleged proceeds exceeding $1.5 million. Evidence includes documents found in Garland's hotel room. officials withheld exact details.

New Orleans Mississippi Valley W. Garland Ray E. Stevenson Garland East St.Louis St. Louis Beniy Matthews

Mobile Personal News Roundup

Miss Lois Barksdale of Union Springs resumes Barton Academy duties in Mobile. Frank W Barnett Jr returns from Buenos Aires to Mobile and will go to Birmingham soon. Mrs A F Buck’s death brings Mrs Ray Fonde to Tuscaloosa. Mrs Martha S Gielow visits Greensboro before returning to San Francisco. The Zimmermans will live with Mrs Stone and daughter Willie Stone this winter in Mobile. Mrs Harry Gill and Harriet return from the Midwest. Harriet attends Wright school. Mr and Mrs C H Melroy of Beaumont Texas visited Mobile.

Ray Fonde Tuscaloosa A. F. Buck Lois Barksdale Union Springs Mobile Barton Academy Frank W.barnett, Jr Buenos Aires Barnett Birmingham Martha S. Gielow Vivian Marshall S. Pickens Greensboro Mary Pickens San Francisco

Britain to Launch Big Day Campaign

Britain prepares a major prohibition campaign led by women. The Daily Mail notes methods echo the U S path to prohibition, with focal option and secret planning. Inauguration occurs in Manchester on October 19 with speakers Mrs David Lloyd George and Philip Snowden.

London A.P Great Britain Daily Mail United States Manchester David Lloyd George Philip Snowden

Action Taken On New Harahan Viaduct Plan

H R Wilson Arkansas highway commissioner sent a funded proposal to the US Bureau of Roads in Fort Worth seeking plan inspection and federal funding for a Harahan viaduct extending from the Mississippi river levee in Crittenden County to the Arkansas end. The cost is estimated at 1 146 000 dollars and the plan awaits Tennessee approval.

Little Rock Ark A.P Harahan Mississippi River Crittenden County Arkansas H. R. Wilson United States Bureau of Roads At Fort Worth State Highway Commission Federal Bureau

Lifelong inmate escapes Sing Sing during storm

John Ryan a 36 year old lifer serving a murder term escaped from Sing Sing in Ossining New York during a mid night storm. He forced through a chapel window as guards and state troopers conduct a wide search of the surrounding countryside. This marks his second escape after a 1917 jail break in New York and a brief return in Hoboken.

Ossining N. Y John Ryan Sing Sing Ryan New York Hoboken St and Degre Harry Green

American "Girl" Returns with Fifth Husband from Paris

Aimee Crocker Gouraud, heiress to 10 million, arrives in New York with her fifth husband Prince Mistilan Galatzine after a Paris wedding on September 22. At 61 she weds a 25 year old Russian prince, previously married to Alexander Mishnikoff in 1914. Past marriages include elopement with R Peter Ashe and divorce from three husbands in 24 years. Aged foster daughter scandal and a $100000 alienation case against Bruno Schill remain unsettled.

New York Aimee Crocker Gouraud Edwin B. Crocker San Francisco Paris Gouraud Mistilan Galatzine Alexander Mishnikoff R. Peter Ashe Jackson Gouraud Prince Alexander Orince Yvonne Gouraud Bruno Schill Schill

Brief World News Items Mix Oddball Notes

Various short items from Washington Cambridge New York Ouezzan and Copenhagen. Topics include Egypt meeting Rob Roy the snow white collies, Harvard baseball prodigy Norman Winer, Roosevelts cared for by grandmothers while parents travel in India, Dr Sparks aiding capture of 62 Rifis, Miss America recovering from illness, and Denmark reporting no executions in twenty years.

New York Roosevelts Theodore Kermit India

Vital Statistics Deaths and Births Across Groups

The notice lists numerous deaths in White and Colored categories and a long list of births. It names individuals by full or shortened forms, with family groupings and parental pairings, reflecting a community vital statistics listing.

Methodists vote on unification with Northern Methodism

The Methodist Episcopal Church, South votes 1132 for and 622 against unification with Northern Methodism. The Holston conference in Chattanooga rejects the plan 163 to 150, needing a three fourths majority for ratification. Several conferences will vote on October 14 including Japan Mission Kobe, Arizona Prescott, North Texas Greenville, Western North Carolina Statesville, and Virginia Richmond.

Nashville Tenn Methodist Episcopal Church South Holston Chattanooga Japan Kobe Arizona Prescott North Texas Greenville North Carolina Statesville Virginia Richmond

Funeral set for Georgia editor H. M. McIntosh

Funeral services for H. M. McIntosh editor and publisher of the Albany Herald will be held Sunday in Albany Georgia. McIntosh aged 18 died suddenly last night.

Albany H. M. McIntosh Albany Herald McIntosh

Local Classifieds Include Jobs Pets Real Estate and Lost Item

WANTED A good cook with references. WANTED 50 CARPENTERS dirt cheap in Bon Air. Lot 50x150 with city lights and water priced pesos. $10 down $10 monthly no interest or taxes first year. Realty Co. 820 First National Bank Bldg. Bell 2900. Note we will build your home on easiest terms. Also lost one new Beaver cord tire and rim between Old Shell Road and Chickasaw. Serial 745918. Reward R. W. Brackin P. D. Box 414 Chickasaw Ala. Oct 2-3t.

Bon Air Realty Co First National Bank Bell Old Shell Road Chickasaw Reward R. W. Brackin P. D Ala

Two Style Ad From Mobile News Item

An advertising style fragment from The Mobile News Item appears with notes on responsibility for errors and insertion details. The snippet hints at editorial practices and corrective measures in early 20th century newspaper advertising.

Suburban visitors and community notes in town

Mrs F Verzone and family of Mobile visited the J Jensen family on Fourth street yesterday. Friends of Mr and Mrs Jap Haas of Lee street will move to Montgomery to establish their future home. Mrs R Gilpin is resting well after an operation at Providence Infirmary on Tuesday. The school board added a new teacher due to large attendance. she starts Monday.

Regeter Ladies’ of Charity

Local Social Notes Highlight Miss Mallett and Visitors

Miss Avis Mallett of Lucedale Miss is a guest of her aunt Mrs Frank Stringer and will attend Barton Academy this term. J C Hamilton and son Ernest return to Griffin Ga after visiting relatives. Rev M J Barnes hosts his daughter Mrs Ross Merson of Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Henry Grantham and daughter return to New Orleans after visiting here. Rev R A Pearce to conduct morning services at St Pauls Episcopal Church Sunday at 11.

Ruth God the Father God Avis Mallett Lucedale Frank Stringer Mallett Barton Academy M. J. Barnes Ross Merson Birmingham R. A. Pearce St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Thirteen Held for Auto Thefts in Atlanta

Thirteen men jailed in Atlanta in connection with auto thefts. Police report J. H. Hunter alias King Avery confessed involvement in five hundred thefts and claimed auto stealing is easy. Hearings for Hunter and others to be scheduled soon. hunts extend to Macon Columbus and several Carolina cities.

Atlanta J. H. Hunter King Avery Hunter Macon Columbus North South Carolina

Prichard Epworth League Plans Sunday Meeting

Prichard Epworth League of the Methodist church will meet in the church Sunday night. Mr and Mrs H C Dismukes and son Henry Jr and Miss Laura Bell Dearing will return home this afternoon from a motor trip to Alabama visiting relatives. Rev and Mrs Hall and family moved from Short Street to Rives Street. Mrs J E Morris of Mt Vernon guest of her daughter Mrs Teague and other relatives. A surprise birthday dinner for J M Dunnam was given by Mrs Dunnam Friday night with rooms decorated in ferns and cut flowers. The Grand Canyon in Arizona is 217 miles long. Diamonds in their natural state are usually dull.

Prichard Epworth J. E. Morris Mt. Vernon Teague J. M. Dunnam Grand Canyon Arizona

Storm in Detroit Costs Four Lives

A Detroit storm shuttered city lights for over thirty minutes and caused four fatalities. Two section workers died when their velocipede was struck by a passenger train. Airmen pursuing from Selfridge Field faced low ceilings, nine of twelve planes failed to return, and several aircraft landed elsewhere. Hot dog sandwiches are noted as popular in London.

Detroit Mich Michigan First Army Selfridge Field Mt. Clemens Washington Toledo

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