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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1916
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a mob link to a mobile racketeering operation with mentions of weekly sums and payments, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations. The readable fragments suggest criminal activity but do not provide concrete details.
Col Charles Keller of the United States Engineering Corps departs Mobile for Washington to assume new duties in the war department. Major William Guthrie succeeds him, having earned respect locally and prepared to take charge both officially and socially.
Washington reports from Latin American governments reveal hesitation toward the United States proposal for a general Pan American treaty. Replies indicate Latin powers harbor ambitions of extending borders, while the U S effort aims to pledge no transgression of territorial sovereignty. The document reflects Wilson era ideals and voluntary compliance, but many nations question portions of the plan.
War demand for industrial alcohol drives blackstrap price from 8 to 22 cents per pound, with expectations of further increases. Large imports through Mobile and a Baltimore plant expansion boost supply use. Automakers back a new firm to cut gasoline prices. Cunard declares a 100 percent ordinary dividend with a 10 percent bonus.
The piece notes a New Jersey trout season start while northern munitions plants lay off workers who fish instead. It comments on Cap tain Hans Tauscher as a potential opera villain, newspaper pulp shortages, King George funding war efforts, United Fruit’s Charleston refinery, Standard Oil tankers, New York freight congestion, NYSE seat sales, East-West pipeline dividends, and a Princeton senior statistic about kissing.
Astrology warns of a forbidding period with Saturn adverse and many elderly may die before midsummer. Romance fades as work and mining ventures face turbulence while agriculture shows promise. Canada eyes active industry and the West may see political agitation. New York could be stormed by a hard fought campaign as a new national hero rises.
United States judge John Pelham of Anniston arrived to campaign amid a staged exchange with Judge Henry D. Clayton. The event drew local figures including Mrs. Clayton and the marshal. A flurry of Mobile visitors and officials accompanied by hotel guests from across the region filled social and civic areas through the day.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and spouses with city and state identifiers including Philadelphia New York Chicago Louisville New Orleans and others. The read appears as a partial notice or directory style aggregation of attendees or residents.
In Saturday sessions Bessie Britton was arraigned for assault and battery and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Numerous cases followed with fines, hard labor, or continued dates. including Walter Gamble for petit larceny, and several for violating prohibition laws. An inspector demonstrated short measures used by Felix Nicholas in a city vegetable peddling campaign.
Sunday school at the Methodist church starts 9 45 a m with S G Sims superintendent Prayer meeting Thursday night at 7 30 Rev D Y Register pastor Junior Missionary Society at 3 o'clock Agnes Cooper president Sunday school at St Mark's church 10 a m Hugh Rolston superintendent St Xavier's Catholic church Mass 7 30 and 9 30 preaching Wednesday 7 30 Stations of the cross Friday 7 30 Rev Father Luzon in charge Rev BE M Daffin to preach at St Ala Sunday morning and evening Sunny South school head M D Thomason returns after stay with family Lyman Toulmin returns from Camden Mrs E H Buck visiting daughter Mrs H W Bell and grandchildren of Laurel Miss Mr and Mrs Toulmin and family guests of Mr and Mrs W C Buford of Camden Anna Krassin week end guest cousin Miss Anna May Krassin teacher Morris Hill school Bee Sewing Club met at the home of Misses Maud and Margaret Buck elected officers Refreshments served Mr Mrs J P Whitman of Tu hica Ill visiting Mobile and friends before leaving for home on last week private dipping vat to be located inspector noted.
In city court Saturday the case of Robinson charged with aoe was called and not Wiggerfall, aouph and battery on eee Orr.
Communications on live matters of general welfare are solicited with conditions. No anonymous letters will be printed. provide name and address or pseudonym. Limit to 300 words on one side of the sheet and enclose a stamped return envelope. Repeated submissions from the same reader are discouraged.
The Item receives praise from Nannie Gale Owen General Secretary of The YWCA for the paper's generosity in publicizing association activities. She thanks the editor for courtesy and cooperation shown at all times.
Owing to a paper famine in the East and a 30 hour delay in the Antilles arrival, the States has appeared in abbreviated form for the past two days. News is curtailed and some features omitted. New Orleans Daily States.
The Item reports on 1884 silver dollars premium status, noting trade pattern rarity and a coin collector ad. It lists decisive battles from Marathon to Sedan, discusses Indian voting rights for reservation or citizenship, and classifies poets and actors as playwrights or performers. It also notes football players bear large numbers on their backs for identification.
Oakdale Alabama residents share family visits illness notices and social events. T F Langner and wife from New Orleans visit due to mother in law’s illness Mrs Davis goes to infirmary Mrs Harte returns from Florida visit Mrs Wickham visits Mrs Rose Mr and Mrs Nig Clarke share light housekeeping with Mrs Collins at Gayle street Mrs Manhattan and four children visit Mrs F O Stone Ladies Aid church yard party planned for May 9 Manteufel family moves back to Fairhope.
The piece discusses journalist integrity citing William R. Nelson praising reporters as loyal and civic-minded. It notes a dual fidelity to both paper and public, and warns about the power to harm lives if confidences are breached. A separate brief reports a missing man, John Olsen, located by Tampa police after months away from relatives.
The probate court issued marriage licenses Saturday to several couples including Whitee and Pocesama in a brief local notice of licenses granted.
An item notes April born children are invited to a birthday party at 305 State St. Readers must submit full names, addresses, and ages by two days prior. It lists several children with birth dates and ages, including Mary L. Duff and Willie J. Raines, among others, with street addresses.
A bridge to span the Tombigbee at Jackson Alabama is set for a House vote on the first unanimous consent day April 17 or 18. W B Harrigan of Fulton and L C Irvine mobilize support with pledges from Mobile and Jackson citizens to share costs while Congressman Oscar L Gray confirms the status and push.
Know Your City trip organized by the Chamber of Commerce led by J. G. Espalla Jr. gathers nonmembers at Cawthon hotel Wednesday at 3 PM for a car group outing. Espalla asks all participants to notify him to secure ample auto accommodations for the event. An auto driven by P. B. Dixon slid into a ditch near the Ann Street gate in Magnolia Cemetery Friday afternoon, breaking twenty five feet of cement sewer pipe owned by the city. The car sustained no damage.
Jewell Kelley Stock Company presents The Price She Paid a four act rural drama opening Monday matinee at the Columbia Theatre. Jewell Kelley leads a strong company including Miss Rose Morris Bert M Hedden Scott Williams Elzee Hiatt Jack Dalroy and Grace Ada Hunter from notable stock troupes.
Charley Chaplin stars in The Knockout a two reel feature at the Columbia today. The program showcases Chaplin's signature style with quick gags and silent cinema humor.
All Woodmen are urged to attend a special meeting Wednesday night April 12 at 8 in the Y M C A hall. Dr A B Hart head consul will make an official visit to the local camps. Clerks E L Cahall and Ed K Cogburn.
Tomorrow at 10 30 bidders will attend an auction at 461 463 Dauphin Street featuring 500 felt hats for men and boys available for purchase.
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