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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
8
Members expressed thanks to Rep. Ira B. Thompson of Bay Minette Baldwin County for his service on the committee and for his contributions during the session.
They arrived at Mobile through the efforts of Mr. Thompson, enabling the judiciary committee to come here and conduct a session. The action highlighted Mr. Thompson's influence in bringing the committee to town for the meeting.
On April 2 in Ohio County West Virginia Governor Hatfield is not drawing his salary due to a failure of the last legislature to provide funds. State Auditor John H. Durst seeks an opinion from Attorney General A A Lilly on borrowing until a new session can authorize appropriations. The impact spreads through country schools closing high schools on part time and National Guard units being mustered out. The push for a legislature meeting without cost to pass appropriation bills has failed with no relief in sight.
Delegations from six states arrive in Chattanooga Tennessee for a Dixie Highway conference to chart routes for the Chicago to Miami road. About 2000 delegates expected. governors Rye Slaton Trammell Dunne Ralston McCreary to speak. welcome addresses by Rye and Chattanooga mayor. Cavalry parade to open proceedings.
President Wilson appointed a 12 member advisory committee on aeronautics for scientific study. Members include Brig. Gen. George P. Scriven, Lt. Col. Samuel Reber, Capt. Mark L. Bristol, Naval Constructor Holden C. Richardson, Dr. Charles D. Walcott, Dr. Charles F. Marvin, Dr. S. W. Stratton, Assistant Secretary Newton, Prof. W. F. Duggand, Prof. Michael I. Pupin, Prof. John F. Hayford, and Prof. Joseph S. Ames. The panel serves without pay with a $5,000 annual appropriation for its work.
The Protestant revival services across the city draw large crowds and new members as discussion grows on continuing next week. Rev T W Hawes preached The Spiritual Gibraltar at Government Street Presbyterian Church and Dr E C Moore of Montgomery will lead a children's service Friday at 3 PM after two successful Thursday sessions. Rev S P Spiegel of the First Christian church spoke on What We Believe and Why Thursday night as attendance rises daily toward a Friday closing.
A vintage advertisement touts TIZ foot bath for tired feet. It promises quick relief from corns calluses bunions and swollen feet. The copy urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at any drug or department store and claims shoes will feel more comfortable and even smaller sizes may be worn.
Bibb county probate judge W L Pratt faces impeachment after witnesses testify he was frequently intoxicated while presiding over court. The state notes the court earned the nickname Kangaroo Court from his temperance issues. Testimony continues as both sides prepare for further proceedings with nearly fifty witnesses heard.
An old time advertisement claims Wyeth’s Sage Tea and Sulphur can darken gray or faded hair naturally in days. It promises restored fullness and youthful appearance after one or two applications and urges readers to buy a 60 cent bottle at any drug store.
United States officials in Vera Cruz ordered steps for the release of the American steamer Benito Juarez held by Carranza forces at Acapulco since March 16. George W. Bermaker of the American Mexican Steamship & Trading Company announced the instruction. The vessel was detained over registry status and alleged use in transporting munitions to a belligerent Mexican faction.
About fifty witnesses testified as the Alabama Supreme Court heard impeachment proceedings against Bibb county probate judge W L Pratt for intemperance. The state rested after Isidore Shapiro testified to cases Pratt allegedly mishandled. Defense witnesses contended Pratt was never seen intoxicated while on duty though some noted he drank.
Baron Rothschild was laid to rest today at Willesden Jewish cemetery per his wish with private services at his Piccadilly home. A crowd estimated around 4,000 lined the streets as mourners including family, East End Jewish community members, and relatives followed the funeral procession.
A special service is planned at Government Street Presbyterian Church tomorrow April 3 at 7 30 p m The choir directed by Edwin Lyles Taylor will perform The Seven Last Words of Christ from Dubois The choir includes Mrs S S Tam Mrs F P Davis Viola Gaines T L Hallett Cecil Bean T H Halliwell John C Willis and others
The joint recess committee on judiciary reform finished work in Mobile and heads back to Montgomery for a brief meeting before adjournment. Members also visited Satsuma orange groves with friends, while others stayed to handle personal matters.
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