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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1925

Page

9

Unavoidable Plane Crash Kills 3 U S Army Aviators

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE N J A P report says the Mitchel Field aircraft crash that killed Captain Robert A Joch of Washington D C Lieutenant J C Martin of Reading Mass and Staff Sergeant Joseph Coul on of Norristown Pa was unavoidable Investigating officer Lieutenant M O Elliott said one engine failed after takeoff from Mitchel Field New York and the bomber then nosedived into the woods near Benny's Land over Wildwood The victims were en route to Langley Field Va carrying suitcases toys a bicycle and clothing for officers wintering at Langley Field

Cape May Court House N. J M. O. Elliott Mitchel Field Robert A. Joch Charleston D. C J. C. Martin Reading Mass Joseph Coulon Norristown Mitchel Meld N. Y Langley Field Martin Wildwood Benny Coast Guard Lieutent Elliott City Cape May

Kidney salts as remedy for backache and kidney strain

An old medical ad promotes four ounces of Salts mixed in water to flush kidneys, claiming backache and rheumatic pains signal kidney strain. It advises drinking lithia salts from grape and lemon juice, hydrate with soft water, and consult a physician if symptoms persist.

Inquiry into Mrs Biddle death dropped in Los Angeles

Official inquiry into the sudden death of Mrs Craig Biddle, Philadelphia society leader, was abandoned after a county chemist report found no corrosive poison. A plane crash narrative and remarks about wind and ignition system are noted, with bodies moved to an undertaker pending Washington instructions.

Los Angeles Cal Craig Biddle Philadelphia Society Martin Elliott Washington

Deering Will Sets Charity Bequests in Chicago and Miami

James M. Deering dies at sea aboard the Paris and leaves 1 million dollars to charitable institutions in Chicago and 500 thousand to Miami City Hospital. Visiting Nurses Association and Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago share 500 thousand each. Relatives receive substantial sums including nephew Charles W. C. Deering at 500 thousand and brother Charles Deering at 175 thousand. Villa Viscaya, the Miami winter home, to be divided among executors.

Miami Fia A.P Chicago Miami City James M. Deering Charles Deering Richard F. Howe F. M. Hudson Visiting Nurses’ Association Children’s Memorial Hospital Mr. Deering Charles W C. Deering Frederick A. Prince Marion W. Deering Villa Viscaya Deering

Russians in Poland skip Paris refugee conference

Democrats among Russians in Poland refuse to join a Paris conference of refugees in November aimed at planning the overthrow of the Soviet government. The official refugee committee permits its chairman to attend. Paris reports the gathering will focus on elevating Grand Duke Nicholas to a dictatorship while excluding other future political talks.

Warsaw Poland United States Paris Nicholas All Russia Eans

German Press Sees Hope in New Locarno Pact

Berlin reports optimism in German newspapers after the Locarno pact text release. Varying voices note progress since Versailles with a cautious line on France Rhineland status. democrat socialist papers run as enthusiastic on the accord.

Berlin International Germany France Rhineland

Deputy Sheriff Charged with Assault in Palm Beach

James Sutton deputy sheriff and ex policeman is jailed in West Palm Beach charged with assault with intent to kill Charles Duffin who lies in a local hospital with a bullet in his back Duffin and boarder William Vaughn were leaving Suttons wifes home when neighbors warned them off Sutton fired five shots at the car and fled before surrendering to a motorcycle officer at the home of Evans

West Palm Beach Fla L.N.S James Sutton Charles Duffin Sutton Palm Beach Heights William Vaughn Duffin Evans

Players Swapped in Reds Giants Trade Talks

The New York World reports Eddie Roush and Eugene Hargrave are involved in a potential deal between Cincinnati and New York. It would send George Kelly Meusel and Frank Snyder to the Reds in a straight player exchange while negotiations continue after a Luque transfer fell through.

New York New York World Eddie Roush Eugene Hargrave Cincinnati George Kelly Meusel Frank Snyder Reds John J. McGraw Jack Hendricks Luque Giants

Garcia Wins Referee Decision in Ten-Round Bout

Robbie Garcia of Baltimore defeated Danayer of Philadelphia by referee’s decision after a fast ten rounds in Philadelphia. Eddie Brady of Brooklyn earned the rest decision over Al Corbett in the semi windup. The report mentions the Cuban sugar industry and a new watch invented by a young watchmaker among other misreadings.

Fox Possessed by English Sportsman Grows Tamest

A young fox tamed by an English sportsman now shares a dish with the grey hound that captured it, signaling an unusual bond between hunter and quarry.

California Fig Syrup Advertisement Prompt

An old style ad touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for feverish children with stomach issues. It promises easy relief with a teaspoonful and directs buyers to request the genuine product by name at the drugstore.

California

Armistice Day Committee Seeks Navy Vessel Involvement

The Armistice Day general committee will meet at the American Legion on Royal Street until 7:30 PM. They await word from the secretary of the navy on sending a cruiser or several destroyers to participate. A request also seeks a submarine or multiple destroyers. The Tallapoosa commander may open the cruiser and patrol boats to public inspection, with excursion rail rates possible if vessels are secured.

General Committee American Legion Royal Street Secretary of the Navy Coast Guard Tallapoosa

Co operative buying urged for hospitals in Louisville

Warren L. Babcock urged cooperative buying for hospitals during a Louisville discussion dated October 20. He emphasized pooled purchases to lower costs and improve supply efficiency for medical facilities.

Louisville A.P Warren L. Babcock

Hospital costs and discounts discussed at AHA convention

Grace Hospital director in Detroit and President Gilmore reported at the American Hospital Association convention that more than one billion dollars is spent yearly on North American hospitals. They noted potential savings of about 33 1 8 percent on some items if bureaus acting as jobbers secured higher cash discounts.

Grace Hospital Detroit Mich American Hospital Association North America Gilmore

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