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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
11
Greek forces advance into Bulgarian-claimed territory at Demirhissa near Petrich to deter a frontal attack. Bulgaria reportedly withdraws after Greek note seeks reparations and apology. A war council meeting is urged as hostilities pause.
Sofia reports war minister ordered Bulgarian forces along the Macedonian frontier to withdraw amid Greek pressure. Bulgaria appeals to the League of Nations for an emergency council meeting to demand investigation of hostilities near Demirsissar and condemns Greek bombings and artillery, while Athens and Sofia relay conflicting latest advices.
The Ways and Means Committee is stirred by claims of external pressure on the tax bill debate. Representative Garner accuses outside influences as Texas and Iowa tax clubs praise the administration and back the Mellon plan. He says the clubs were organized to pressure himself and Chairman Green from their home states.
The United States flag flown on the Shenandoah and taken by souvenir hunters was returned to Lakehurst. Sheriff Roy Shaffer received a package postmarked Ava and forwarded the flag to the naval station. The flag’s center remained intact but its edges were torn after the crash near Ava, Ohio, on September 3.
London report notes Petrich, the Greek Bulgarian border town, was reported in flames after Bulgaria capitulated to Greece's demands. The burning town followed a crisis that had threatened a war never fairly begun, as advices from Athens described the scene.
Tokyo October 23. The prince regent halted his observance of military maneuvers at Sendai due to an intestinal illness not believed to be serious. Court physicians departed Tokyo to join him in Sendai and return him to the capital.
Paris fashion notes from Style Hints praise robes d interieur as practical chic for hot days. Designs feature chiffon velvet georgette embroidery and color palettes in coral turquoise orchid with Chinese and Persian influences. Princeton report: Coach Bill Roper names Ewing Stagie Gilligan and Dignan to start in backfield vs Colgate.
In Berkeley California on October 23 the Pacific Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South failed to secure the required three fourths vote for unification with the Methodist Episcopal Church. The vote outcome halted the merger bid and reflected differing opinions within the conference.
A biblical drama titled A Dream of Queen Esther features 30 characters and is staged at Big Zion A M E Church tonight. Promoters include Directress A E Cooke Pianist B C Kell Lieutenant Emma Smith Dr J R White and the pastor. A space has been reserved for white people who are invited.
London reports awaiting official details on the Tanta disaster during a major religious ceremony. Initial accounts claim panic among crowds as police attempted passage for the minister, with reports of a bridge collapse causing drowning and injuries. Fifty four dead or more, others trampled, amid the feast for Seyyid El Bedawi.
The text states George Washington may have been born February 11 rather than February 22 due to the old style calendar causing an 11 day shift. It adds that a congress session requires 200 to 400 gavels.
The text notes iron plated items cleaned and dipped in tin, and reports land and property in almshouses during 1924 totaling 150 000 000 dollars.
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