Fire at Arlington Docks Engulfs Breakwater
Firefighters and a team of African American prisoners from the police station battled a blaze at the Arlington docks for hours after it spread from the wooden breakwater on the south side. A fire truck arrived and crews contained the fire, with prisoners used to cut away piling. A false alarm was also reported from the Southern Railway freight depot.
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Arlington
Southern Railway
Delaware
Hamilton
Franklin Streets
Cuba
Congress
Government
Roper
Hallet
Old Shell Road
Bulletproof Vest Worn by Chicago Gunman Durkin
Chicago police say Martin Durkin, an automobile thief and gunman, may have worn a bulletproof vest when he shot Edward C. Shanahan of the Department of Justice. Shanahan was mortally wounded after confronting Durkin who fled in a car. Shanahan fired three times from one knee before Durkin escaped.
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Chicago
A.P
Martin Durkin
Edward C.shanahan
Department of Justice
Shanahan
Durkin
Spanish General Returns to Madrid
Gen. Primo de Rivera, head of the military directorate, arrived in Madrid today after personally directing Spanish military operations in Morocco and was greeted at the capital by King Alfonso.
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Madrid
A.P
Primo de Rivera
Morocco
Alfonso
Railroad approves 2 percent commutation rate hike to Chicago
The interstate commerce commission authorized a 2 percent increase in commutation rates on the Northwestern railroad for travel within Illinois to Chicago. The increase may take effect on or after November 1. A stray botanical line appears about a fig tree and bush, noting blossoms are hidden without cutting into the fig.
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Washington
A.P
Northwestern Railroad
Illinois
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jesse French & Son Piano Company Golden Jubilee Sale
The sale opens Tuesday morning October 13 offering piano or phono at prices unheard of in Mobile with unbeatable terms.
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Jesse French & Son
Piano Company
Jease French & Son
Mobile
Advertiszsemeny
Jesse
French & Son
Ace Hodkins Seeks Lightweight Crown In Los Angeles
Ace Hodkins, Nebraska wildcat lightweight, boosts confidence on coast return after beating Sid Murris. He vows to fight top contenders like Jimmy Goodrich and aims for the crown once worn by Benny Leonard, promising bold action and a sensational rise in the next few years.
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Los Angeles
NBA
Ace Hadkins
Ace
Nebraska
Hodkins
Joe Benjamin
Joe
Jack Doyle
Vernon Arena
Middle West
Jimmy Goodrich
Benny Leonard
Italian Violinist Dubraveich Dies in Japan at 57
Professor William Dubraveich Italian violinist and first organizer of the imperial court symphony orchestra died after an operation at Imperial University hospital. He served 24 years as instructor of court musicians and was recognized by Count Makino for his western music role. A monument is planned in his honor.
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Torio
William Dubraveich
Imper Court
Imperial University Hospital
Dubravcich
Imperial Household Department
Vienna
Count Makino
Vy Seal
Austria-Hungary
Reto
Chokunin
Jease French & Son's Piano Ad Tuesday Morning
An advertisement notes a Tuesday morning sale by Jease French & Son offering pianos and phonographs at prices unheard of in Mobile. The event starts at 9 o clock and emphasizes bargains for quick buyers.
Leonardi's Golden Eye Lection claims instant cure
An advertisement touts Leonardi's Golden Eye Lection as a pain free one day cure for bloodshot eyes. It markets the product as cooling, healing and strengthening for weak eyes and urges insisting on Leon ardi's at all druggists.
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Leonardig
Golden Eye
Leonardi’s
James Joseph Neely Dies in Boston at 26
Funeral notice for James Joseph Neely who died at home 252 St Louis Street Sunday night October 11 1925 at 12 oclock in his 27th year. Notice of funeral to be given later. Boston Montreal and Quebec papers requested to copy.
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Neeely
St. Louis Street
James Joseph Neely
Boston
Montreal
Quebec
Chemists Seek To Halt Bootlegging
Washington chemists in the internal revenue bureau have worked for months to find a substance that can be added to commercial alcohol to prevent it from being used for beverage purposes. Quinine and other chemicals were tried but a fail safe method remains elusive. Patent medicine makers using alcohol in their products must submit samples for testing to ensure their preparations cannot be diverted into bootleg channels.
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Washington
A.P
Bureau of Internal Revnue
Efficiency Lags in Hot Weather
Experiments by the Near East Relief among 15 children in its orphanage schools and workshops show that mental and physical efficiency drop when temperatures rise above 73 degrees. The study covered 65 to 90 Fahrenheit, with maximum work efficiency at 67 to 73 degrees.
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Trae An
Re- Nef
Piano and Phonograph Sale Slated for Tuesday Morning
On Tuesday morning October 13 at 6 ty a Mobile advertisement promises buyers unprecedented prices on pianos and phonographs, inviting shoppers to visit the showroom for bargain deals.
Madden says the air program wastes millions in aviation
House appropriations chairman Madden charges the army and navy wasted millions on a purposeless aviation program. He urges combining aviation under an 87.5 million plan, reduces engineering, closes the naval factory, and emphasizes war training over peacetime extravagance.
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Washington
A.P
Army
Navy
Madden
House
United States
Congress
Mason M. Patrick
Air Service
Naval Aircraft Factory
Philadelphia
Army Engineering Aircraft Division
Appropriations Committee
Bureau
Pary
Patrick
Williiam A. Moffett
Naval Air Chief
Moffett
Pacific
North Pole
Tire Puncture Proof Discovery Promises Airless Ride
An advertisement touts a puncture proof solution by Mr. O. 8S. Nelson in Mitchell South Cuketeee claiming an automobile tire was punctured 857 times without air loss. It promises longer tire mileage and no need to change tires, selling samples for demonstration.
Crippled Negro Is Carried to Chair in Rockview Execution
Edward Stevenson, a paralyzed Black man shot during his 1924 capture, was transported on a stretcher to the death chamber at Rockview's Western Penitentiary for execution by electric chair. Deputy Constable Robert Mason accompanied the operation in Uniontown.
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Belle Fontaine
Edward Stevenson
Western Penitentiary
Rockview Aie
Stevenson
Robert Mason
Uniontown
Coast Guard Cutter Crew Dragged From Deck In Rescue Incident
New York news reports six officers and crew members from Coast Guard cutter No. 154 were dragged or swept from deck during a rescue thrown from the liner Republic early today. They were en route to New York. fate and details remain unannounced as officials investigate the accident involving Captain A. B. Randall and the strike damage crew.
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New York
Coast Guard
No. 154
United Oe Ee
Republic
A. B. Randall
Trike Hageee
Rates on Rubber Exports Unchanged
The British colonial office said there is no basis for the Colombo Ceylon report that the maximum rubber exports could rise 20 percent in the November quarter. The standard production remains unchanged, despite the Colombo claim of approval by the colonial secretary and a representative meeting.
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London
A.P
Colonial Office
Colombo
Ceylon
Navy to Salvage Submarine S-57 Off Block Island
Navy announces salvage work on submarine S-57 sunk off Block Island. A contract is let to the commander of the third naval district New York and the Brooklyn yard. The Vestal scouting fleet repair ship and the Falcon rescue submarine are ordered to assist under Rear Admiral Plunkett.
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Washington
Navy Department
Third Naval District
New York
Brooklyn
Vestal
Falcon
Plunkett
Norfolk & Western to lease Virginia railroad aiding traffic
A mid grade three track line will be supplied to tidewater by the Norfolk & Western to handle traffic. A C Needles, president, stated this at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on Folk & Western's application to lease the Virginia railroad.
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Washington
Virginia
Norfolk & Western
Tidewater
A. C. Needles
Interstate Re Commission
Pontoning
Fings
Folk & Western
Virginie
Golden Jubilee Sale At Jesse French Piano Co
A local piano firm announces a Golden Jubilee Sale beginning Tuesday morning October 18 at 1 a.m. with unusually low note rates and favorable terms for buyers seeking discounted instruments. The event highlights the legacy of Jesse French and Son's Piano Company and offers limited-time pricing opportunities.
French & Son's Piano Company Golden Jubilee Sale
The Golden Jubilee Sale by Jesse French & Son's Piano Company runs through Tuesday morning October 18 at 5 am offering promotional prices on phonographs and pianos.
Washing is Made Easier by New Household Inventions
The article contrasts old European washday hardship with modern American home washing eased by new soaps and devices. It credits advertising with popularizing innovations and expanding access to labor saving products for households, noting improved efficiency and time for other activities.
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Europe
Saa
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