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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1916
Page
16
List of state DAR officers and co editors with names and towns across Alabama. Includes state Regent and vice presidents, secretaries and treasurers, historians chaplains and registrars, and chairs of standing committees with their locales.
Report by Mrs Elizabeth Snodgrass Sanders covers fundraising plans for Memorial Continental Hall debt, donations from Alabama D A R chapters, and artifacts offered or described. Includes mentions of Genealogical work, anniversaries, and remarks by local D A R members and chapters across Alabama.
Within a month South Carolina enacted a good state flag law joining thirty eight states. Since 1914 Mrs. Mac Farlane became national chairwoman three states Alabama West Virginia and now South Carolina passed such laws. D A R Twenty fifth Continental Congress meets in Washington April 17 22 1916 with President invited and to attend. Mrs Story selects Miss Goode and Miss Mastin as pages.
March meeting notices mourns for Mrs. Harvey Jones of Francis Marion Chapter and honors her as a devoted member and community figure. Mobile Chapter memorializes Mrs. Agnes Winston Goldsby and Mrs. Marion Wilmer Jones for their leadership, patriotism, and contributions to the D A R in Alabama.
The Mobile Chapter DAR records deep sorrow at the loss of two loyal members whose friendship and counsel greatly shaped local and state work. Resolutions praise their Christian charity, judgment, and kindness, and note the chapter will send copies to their families.
Genealogy notes request roots of Robert Armstrong and Susan Williams family lines. Seeks Robert Armstrong's Revolutionary ancestor, marriage details, dates, and service. Susan Williams' parents with Revolutionary service and dates. addresses for Mrs. F. C. Hickman in Sylacauga AL and Mrs. Richard H. Clarke life Regent founder Mobile D A R. plus a personal tribute to daughters and D A R pin history referencing early charter members and notable meetings with Cabell Harrison Desha and others.
Federal inspectors seek medical aid to prolong the life of John Richard Harrison the confessed train robber aiding officers against the Harrison gang. He implicates relatives and points to John Grady Webb and Jeff Harrison, with arrests already made in Birmingham and January.
Washington April 1 Republicans weigh Roosevelt nominating chance spurred by Brumbaugh Pennsylvania showing and New York New England talks while Democrats prepare for April 13 Jefferson birthday dinner rally. Slated secretary selection for the national committee includes Ely Hollister and possible Martin influence.
Secretary Bixler told 126 Baldwin County teachers at Bay Minette that the Gulf Coast Fair can boost resources and teacher pay by co op on efforts with Mobile business leaders. He urged education to lift farm incomes and inspire youth to stay on the farm, noting the fair’s educational value and a school day admission of 10 cents.
W H Seymour former chief of the pure food bureau of Alabama’s agriculture department is held after a fight with Commissioner James A Wade. The police court case was postponed to next Friday at Wade’s request due to his absence and instigation of the arrest.
Fragmentary wartime exchange ends with a mock letter of apology. The text shifts to a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and coughs noting quick relief. Mrs. James Kern of Manchester New York endorses its use for relief and safety.
Berlin April 1 One Silesian territorial trooper stopped a Russian mass attack at Narcocz Lake single handed. He sprang onto a trench parapet and hurled hand grenades into advancing columns, throwing forty bombs before supply ran out and was commended by his officers.
New York April 1 Rodman Wanamaker plans to fly across the Atlantic in a 1000 horsepower hydro airplane likely in June. Alan R Hawley president of the Aero Club of America said the craft is nearing completion and trials are set for next month.
Willis L. Moore former United States weather bureau chief and head of George Washington University meteorology joins W. F. Carothers head of Houston Observatory to establish a Northern and Southern states weather service.
Reports from Mexican sources say Villa suffered severe leg injuries after a clash at Guerrero. He was carried away on a stretcher, shot from his horse, and fell during heavy street fighting as Villistas attacked Carranzistas and villagers.
Ernest Schiller faces arraignment on a charge of plotting to blow up the Cunard liner Pannonia after admitting plans to capture the ship and imprison its captain and crew. He said three companions deserted him before the voyage from New York on March 4.
Washington April 1 National guard centers the Senate debate on the Chamberlain army bill with two opposing camps over guardsmen recognition and trust. House naval panel to act on Tillman armory bill and draft a naval bill after hearings with Secretary Daniels as Democratic leaders push to finish the legislative program before June conventions.
Detectives Boltz Harris and Newburn raided John Jackson's place at 650 St Anthony street Saturday night at 11 45 finding three dozen bottles of beer. Jackson was placed on the docket charged with violating the prohibition law.
Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee begin examining Brandeis confirmation as a party line vote is anticipated. A 10 to 8 result is projected if Senator Borah sides with the Progressives, matching the committee’s anticipated stance.
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