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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1925

Page

2

Two Boys Save Lives In Florida Yacht Disaster

In a Florida tragedy the Clara A yacht sank after a capsizing in Sebastian Inlet. Captain Ed Arnold recounts heroic acts by his sons William 12 and James 18 who pulled women to shore while others perished. Survivors include Mr. and Mrs. David Barnes. Coroner's inquest scheduled as the pilot mourns.

Bourne Fila Hermen Clara A Atlantic Bastion Bourne Farms Company Florida Associess David Barnes Philadelphia Melbourne C.L. Barton Wichita D. E. Buckles Ed Arnold Sebastian Nassau Arnold William James Lock Davidson

Blood and boils do not mix say health experts

A promotional piece claims pure red blood prevents boils and pest outbreaks. It asserts healthy blood dries infections, strengthens the body and drives toxins out. The ad stresses S and 8S as key aids for restoring red blood cells and overall wellness.

S. S

Straton Address Censured Over Evolution Attack

Rev John Roach Straton leader of the fundamentalists is censured by Clifton Unitarian Church for condemning Frederic Weygold's remark about Straton and evolution. Weygold painter was fined 50 dollars after interrupting Straton’s lecture and challenging his evolution claims.

Louisville A.P John Roach Straton Clifton Unitarian Church Frederic Weygold Straton Weygold Mr. Weygold Germany

United States Troops Quell Panama Rent Disorder

The 83rd Infantry from Fort Clayton intervened in Panama City at the Panamanian government request as strikes over rents escalated. Troops raided strike HQ, seized literature, and a striker died after leaping from a balcony. Tenants sought 12 percent yearly earnings.

New York A.P United States Panama 83Rd Infantry Canal Zone Fort Clayton Panama City Panamian

Flashes of Life and scattered world notes in brief

A collage of brief dispatches reports Ruth to hunt in Maine after illness. Alaska rain all month. Tennessee Methodist body backs DC Sunday observance law. Italy and Buenos Aires cable boosts press liberty claim. Bates defeats Oxford in prohibition debate in Maine. a burglar claims miner status in Scranton. hair growth comparison between men and women. a London park manava fine. fleas show jumping limit.

Anxio Italy Buenos Atres Benito Mussolini

Dawes Appeals for Rules Reform in Senate Speech

Vice President Charles G. Dawes spoke in Elizabeth urging reform of Senate rules to empower the elected majority. Senator Walter Edge backed the push, condemning filibustered subsidies and arguing current rules enable a few to thwart the majority and extract local appropriations.

Elizabeth N Rakes A.P Charles Ga. Dawes Elizabeth Armory United States Senate United States Walter E. Edge Senate People's Representatives Shipping Board Sucess

Money Recovered in Los Angeles Mail Truck HoldUp

Los Angeles police detectives announced the recovery of 60 000 dollars and the arrest of a fourth suspect in the Thursday night registered mail truck robbery. The loot was found in a garage rented by one of the previously arrested suspects. His identity and city were withheld.

Los Angeles Cal Ga.p

Made a New Woman of Her by Vegetable Compound

Mrs Myra Jenkins of Middleport says the Vegetable Compound restored her health after a run down period. She weighed 90 pounds and kept house with eight in care, but after using the product she regained strength and now weighs 1323 pounds. The testimonials claim wide approval and urge other women to try the remedy.

William Aldinger New York Lydia E Pinknae Myra _ JENKINS Front Street Middleport

American fliers race with British mystery ships at Schneider

At Mitchell Field Lieut Cyrus Bettis set a Pulitzer record of 248.99 miles as he and Lieut Alford Williams led Americans against British mystery ships. The Royal Aeronautical Club built Beverglings for the Schneider races on Oct 23 and 24. Williams finished at 241.71 miles and Bettis topped his own prior mark amid speculation and defections.

Mitchel Field Cyrus Co. Bettis Army Baltimore Royal Aeronautical Club Lieuts Bettis Alford J. Williams Navy Schneiden Lieut Lieut. Williams Bonnet France Williams

Vandals Strip Plane Belonging to Dead Air Pilot

Postal inspectors may search for vandals who took souvenirs from the plane of Charles H. Ames who died at Bellefonte Pennsylvania eleven days ago. The name plate promised to Ames' California parents was stolen. Public funeral services are expected here before cremation and burial in Jackson Mississippi.

Cleveland, CO Charles H. Ames Bellefonte Howard Shever Eastern Mail Division Ames California Shever Jackson Miss Ames’ Old Home

Bicycle dealer held on kid prisoner claim in store

Louisville police arrest 55 year old P Burch after Lawrence Irvin 13 alleges being kept in a wardrobe for six days and nights in the dealer's shop. The boy says a pistol threat and limited meals occurred as authorities investigated the case.

Louisville C. P. Burch Deaser Lawrence Irvin Burch Irvin

King Ill With Influenza Amid Motor Speed Tests

Belgrade reports King Alexander ill with influenza with temperature 100. Court physicians order bed rest for several days. The article notes speed tests of twelve motors built for two speedsters, with one likely a freak and Lieut Williams setting a diving start record of 302.3 mph on a three kilometer course.

Belgrade Alexander Lieut. Williams

Rubber Shortage Shown in London Market

London reports continued rubber shortages as exports ease only slightly and East shipments lag demand. London stocks dip to about 4,700 tons versus 43,000 a year ago, due to urgent U.S. orders and labor shortages on rubber estates hindering production growth.

London A.P United States

Cholera Epidemic Reported in Manila

Manila reports five deaths and eleven new cholera cases in 48 hours. Health officials caution public to inspect servants and wait staff as most patients were waiters or maids. No foreigners among the cases.

Manila A.P Health Department

Delegation Attends Florists Telegraph Convention

About 1000 delegates gather for the opening session of the Florists Telegraph Delivery annual conference in Atlanta. The association, with members including leading flower dealers and horticulturists from the United States Canada and England, plans an expansion to include other foreign countries.

Atlanta A.P United States Canada England

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