30 Sep 1925
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1925
Page
1
A fragmentary Reuters style note describes a haul of goods seized at a British ship named in harbor. The text mentions a warehouse explosion or fire, with many items destroyed rather than stored, totaling a dollars worth of seized goods already stored. Names include E. Herman and references to Mo bay and two masted vessel details.
Colonel Mitchell slams Weeks testimony and charges muzzling of junior officers. He says naval aviation seeks more money and asserts aircraft can sink surface ships when properly used, noting inadequate tests to prove claims. Reports cite conflicts over joint funding and control between army and navy aviation.
Disjointed OCR shows references to ex soldiers from the Spanish American War, indictments for taking money during raids, and injuries to a Black veteran George Todd. Mentions a judge Green ordering jury reports and a push for restoring nights and redress without criticizing prohibition.
A tourist cut veins in his arm at a hospital, injuring himself slightly. Attendants stopped the loss of blood and the man was moved to Mobile county jail, from which Wolf was released this morning to return to his automobile at the tourist camp.
Bids to carry mail between the local post office and Government Street station on the Mobile and Ohio Shore branch close at 10 a m October 9. Offers to be sent to Washington for opening. The road has handled transport to date.
Rosier D. Sampsell aged 25 was arrested by Detective Bauer on a Washington DC warrant charging non support of two minors 10 and 14. He posted a $300 bond and appeared in juvenile court in Washington where he has lived two years and runs a store at 1174 Elmira Street.
Reading from the fragment indicates the Mallory Line will add the tanker Agwibay to its fleet at a Twelve Mile Island facility. The ship is expected to arrive in Mobile shortly and be laid up near Twelve Mile Island as part of recent fleet expansion.
George Gates, a Negro of 1105 El mira street, appeared before the recorder on a burglary charge. Police say Gates entered Mrs. E Bodman’s store at 57 North rey street last night and stole a purse containing a small sum of money while Bodman was away.
The Lions Club plans a civic day during this month focusing on community needs. Charles A. Baumbauer gave a talk at the weekly lunch meeting held at the Cawthon Vineyard, outlining goals and needs for the Mobile Lions Club.
Fair conditions expected for Tania and Missizelopi with mid southeast winds. Friday into Thursday shows likely continued fair weather and moderate winds.
Miss Josephine Macmurdo of She ply Lumber Co died from injuries after an automobile went down a beach embankment on the bay shell road near the Goelet place. She refused amputation, infection followed, and death occurred after last Sunday operation. She was a native of the city, daughter of George P. Macmurdo. Survived by sister Mrs Montague of Charlotte and sister-in-law Mrs R Macmurdo of New Orleans. She had lived with Mrs F P Andrews at 300 St Louis street.
Cleveland resident Washington, a Black man living at 1214 Chinguin-street, is slated for arraignment on a charge of murder in the death of Floyd House. Detectives captured Washington after a struggle at a house on Ann and streets. police say House was stabbed.
In Biloxi, Jeff Carroll defeated Horton in a six round bout as referee Paul Lopez ruled Carroll the winner amid noisy Wambagans crowd. Horton and Guilidge displayed competitive exchanges while spectators watched intently.
A fragment recalls a county convict and a sweet potato of about one half pound. The wording is incomplete and unclear about context or events.
A final court proceeding faced delays as judges consider the case tied to intoxication charges. Details remain unclear due to incomplete notes, but the matter centers on the defendant linked to a prior incident.
The applicant gave notice of an appeal to the supreme court. Attorneys Lyons, Chamberlain and Courtney, representing Judge Williams, demurred to the petition for the mandamus arguing the charge of recording rapes of a mortgage was a Seis one and that the statute and transfer of a mortgage as a bill of sale require a tax payment before probate court recording.
Federal Judge Cochran set Thursday for the hearing on the case against Paul Williams of Louisville indicted for conspiracy to sell whiskey illicitly from the Belle of Anderson distillery in Lawrenceburg Kentucky in 1921. Williams was formerly federal prohibition director for Kentucky. The case has not yet been tried.
Twenty thousand stems of bananas arrived in Mobile this morning aboard the steamship Vera of the United Fruit Company from Puerto. The Vera was discharging at the wharf when the Norwegian steamer Honduras, also United Fruit, was towed for minor repairs to Todd Drydock and Shipbuilding. The Lysefjora, which arrived yesterday, is set to go to Alabama Drydock for slight repairs.
The Mobile ZL and Railroad Company runs a special car from Whistler for students attending a function. The train leaves Whistler at a listed time and makes two stops at Pennstier and Lewee, arriving at 3 29 o’clock.
Tetuan the Moroccan capital came under heavy shellfire by rebel forces using 5 millimeter guns. Reports say casualties were seven or more with animals hit. Spanish artillery replied from the north hill while the rebels shelled from the southeast and hill positions.
Arthur Fewell, a longtime Alabama financier with ties to the Federal Land Bank, has died in Dothan. He is survived by his widow, one son, four brothers led by George Malone, and siblings including Mrs W W Barnett and Miss Su Malone of Dothan.
Atlanta travels to Fort Worth for game six aiming to rebound in the Dixie diamond championship. Injuries and eligibility disputes color the tiebreaker as Fort Worth seeks a decisive edge and Atlanta fights to force a seventh game.
Florida enacts a real estate reform with a brokers registration board to oversee brokers and salesmen. The new statute requires annual fees of 12 dollars for brokers and 6.50 dollars for salesmen, with violations prosecuted before county judges as misdemeanors.
At New London naval base rough seas halted salvage work on the submarine 8 61 after it went down Friday night following a collision with the steamship City of Rome. Divers reported no signs of life and hoped unfavorable conditions would ease to allow further exploration.
In St. Petersburg Florida the 27th national encampment opened day three with 1 016 delegates voting on commander in chief and other officers using the Australian ballot. Candidates were introduced to the platform amid roving receptions before the vote. Cities bidding to host the 1926 convention include El Paso Des Moines Iowa Rapids Mich and Hot Springs Ark.
French forces attacked a Spanish convoy en route to Maimusi and inflicted sharp losses. Three officers were killed and many soldiers wounded. French warships anchored off the coast and bombarded Sidiriss causing many houses to be destroyed and numerous casualties.
Detectives searched for a missing child after Mrs. Pighisiliares reported that her former husband and his wife contacted her, claiming the child was in danger and offering to negotiate custody while a man accompanied the woman outside a store.
The Pirates brace for a key series as they chase baseball supremacy in a tie with Washington. Coaches emphasize focus over the final three games, with weekend matches likely to decide the league standing.
A fragmentary report cites Frederick A. Stokes memoirs stating Wilson discussed wartime policies and a potential conference with France and Germany. It suggests a United States stance in ending military conflict and hints at a reconsideration of alliance timing.
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