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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1915

Page

6

Speculator Attacks Opera Treasurer In New York Incident

Earl Lewis the Metropolitan Opera House treasurer was assaulted outside the main entrance by John Carroll who claimed to be a clapper for the theater. Carroll was fined $5 after being brought to night court. the case involved a ticket pass sold to an Italian paper and alleged sidewalk touting.

New York Metropolitan Opera House Earl Lewis John Carroll Carroll McQuade Lewis Mr. Lewis

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Gentle Relief

The pamphlet promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative remedy for stomach and bowel congestion. It claims a night dose yields morning relief with no discomfort and offers a free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 452 Washington St Monticello IL.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Vessels In Port And Docks Listed With Destinations And Berths

A historical notice catalogs ships tied up in port with their destinations and pier assignments. It lists steamers and schooners at Olinger Bruce Docks Gulf Dry Docks Turner Terminal and other facilities, noting repairs, layups, and international movements to Cuba Porto Rico Progreso United Kingdom Bermuda and Mexico.

James W. Paul Jr. Brings Large Sisal Cargo to Mobile

The American five masted schooner James W. Paul Jr. docked at Pier 4 carrying an exceptionally large sisal cargo for Progresso merchants. It marks Mobile’s third sisal cargo by schooner in years, with two prior shipments by the Seeberg Steam Ship Line.

Progresso Mexico James W. Paul, Jr Pier 4 Mobile Seeberg Steamship Line Freda J. M. Guffy Port Arthur Tex Pier 6 Sabine New York Key West Tampa Fla Gulf New Orleans Trym Munson Steamship Line Georgia D. Jenkins Pensacola

Dock Transfer Shifts Vessel to Big Ways Near Gulf Dry Docks

On Monday morning the vessel was shifted into the big ways of the docks near the Gulf Dry Docks, marking a notable relocation within the port facilities.

Gulf Dry Docks Docks

Vessels Bound For Mobile And Atlantic Ports

A list of ships and routes includes Viator Nubian Tarpon and Fort Morgan bound for Mobile duties, United Fruit Company destinations from Guatemala to Puerto Cortes, and multiple carriers between New York Liverpool Nazare and Havana.

Viator Erikson, Garston Hubbard-Zemurray Nubian Laurenson, Liveroes England Lampasas New York Mallory Steamship Company Tarpon Va St. Andrew Gulf Steamship Inc Nor Belize B. H Orr-Lauben New Orleans Porto Rican Steamship Line B. F. du Bois Viking Nazare France Seeberg Steamship Line Bodo Puerto Cortez Chamelecon Steamship Co Alabama Matanzas Cuba Cuban Molasses Company Polstad Androsson Scot van Heynigen Brokerage Company Edna V. Pickles Havana Whittney-Bodden Company Margaret Newport News Gulf States Shipping Company Georgia D. Jenkins Demerara B. G H. G. Donald & Co Transatlantic Liverpool

Governor Dunne Sees Chicago Strike as Calamity

Chicago on April 19 as state board of arbitration opens sessions to settle a strike by 16 000 union carpenters. Governor Dunne calls the strike a calamity and warns it could derail a period of prosperity. Carpenters seek 70 cents an hour. employers offer 67.5 cents.

Chicago State Board of Arbitration Denne Dunne

Big Spot Cotton Deal at Galveston Sets Record

In Galveston Texas on April 19 a major spot cotton sale was completed, marked as one of the largest in recent years in the American market. About 6,000 bales were traded at ten cents per pound in a single deal between local buyers and sellers.

Galveston Tex

Love's Dream Suicide Probe After Lovers’ Poison Death

Bodies of Arthur L. Clark and Catherine Whipple were found on a cottage porch at Owasco Lake. A note stated they had taken poison. Clark was 55 from Rochester, Whipple 22 from Auburn. Parents of the girl reportedly opposed the relationship.

Auburn WN. Y Arthur L. Clark Rochester Catherine Whipple Owasco Lake Clark

City of Mobile cargo voyage to Bluefields port

English ship City of Mobile bound for Bluefields Nic with cargo from Gulf States Shipping Company. Vessel and crew include Oscar G Am and J M Scott. Port of call Trinidad listed in voyage notes.

Shipping arrivals and departures at Charleston Pensacola Tampa and ports

On April 18 ships arrived at Charleston Pensacola Tampa and Port Eads while others sailed for destinations including Jacksonville Greenock New York Havana Key West Rotterdam and Avonmouth. Notable vessels include the Brilliant Mohawk Olivette Frixos and Sabine with cargoes and routes to and from New York Norway Cuba and England.

Charleston D. C Brilliant New York Mohawk Jacksonville Susan N. Pickering Port Reading Thomas L. James Frixos Liverpool Florida Schoner Edwina Pensacola Fla Baunen Langesund August Leffler Greenoca Tampa Sabine Mobile D. N. Luckenbach Baltimore Abbie C. Stubbs Port Tampa Olivette Havana Key West Retorn Port Eads Agnella Nor Frontera Alabama Matanza Mallory Steamship Co Superior Pammenter New B. F . Boss Mebane

Early 1915 Baseball Season Opens With Uncertainties and High Hopes

New York April 19 1915 Openings show strong White Sox and Red Sox strains amid uncertain crowd response. Chicago Cubs Bresnahan and Stal lings teams start slow while Walter Johnson and Washington shine. Marquard and Pennock fire no hit and one hit games as Maisel steals second third and home. Federal League gains momentum with Brooklyn leading and Indianapolis move to Newark praised by magnates.

New York Collins, Baker Bender Plank Philadelphia Nationals Chicago White Sox Sox Brooklyns Boston Red Sox Washington Walter Johnson Clark Griffith Bill Donovan New York Americans Rube Marquard Giants Pennock Athletics Red Sox Philadelphia Fritz Maisel Yankees Enone Cincinnati Pittsburgh Lewis Brooklyn xBoston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis Newark Gilmore Philadelphia Americans St. Louis Chief Bender Baltimore

Red Boykin Leaves for Anniston Tryout With Georgia Alabama League Team

Red Boykin of the Barney-Cava naghs, a top class player and noted quick hitter, heads Saturday to Anniston for a tryout with a Georgia Alabama League club. Manager Jordan reports Barneys performing well on Kling's diamond as City League plans a double header at Monroe Park and the Southern leagueers advance.

Red Boykin Barney-Cavanaghs Anniston Red Jordan The Barneys Kling City League Mobile Association Monroe Park Southern

Maloney to Wage War on Mobile County Ticks

County farm agent George A. Maloney launches a tick eradication drive across Mobile county starting April 26. He will inspect dipping vats in Semmes Crichton Georgetown and Downs and visit other communities daily. A companion better livestick effort is planned following last year's Chamber of Commerce program that yielded thirteen bulls for distribution.

George A. Maloney Mobile County Semmes and Crichton Georgetown Downs Mr. Maloney Chamber of Commerce

Some Forms of Rheumatism Curable

An old advertisement explains rheumatism forms including acute chronic rheumatism rheumatic headaches sciatic rheumatism and lumbago and touts Sloan's Liniment as penetrating fast relief for pain in affected joints and muscles. It urges a 25 cent bottle for emergencies.

Wife testifies of cruelty in suit against stock broker

Mrs Frances B MacNamara accuses Henry Frank MacNamara of beatings fire intentions and abandonment in New York supreme court. She recounts detective stakeouts and affair with a chorus girl amid earlier alleged trick marriages and seeks separation and alimony.

New York Frances B. MacNamara Henry Frank MacNamara The Lotus Club Justice Whitaker Supreme Court Mase Mrs. MacNamara McNamara Mr.enchen

Blackfriars' Lyric seat sale opens for Bachelor’s Romance

Blackfriars of the University of Alabama begin seat sales for Martha Morton’s A Bachelor’s Romance at the Lyric Theatre. The group has previously toured Mobile four times, presenting Shakespeare and Shaw works with praised talent. Tuscaloosa reports say the cast is well trained and highly capable.

University of Alabama Blackfriars Martha Morton Lyric Theatre Blackfriars University of Alabama Mobile Bernard Shaw Tuscaloosa

Resinol Ointment and Soap Relieve Severe Skin Trouble

A Seattle reader details a year long skin eruption that itched and burned until using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. After five weeks his face and body cleared. he used two jars and three cakes. He also praises a friend who recovered in four weeks. Signed August E. Millis.

Seattle Millis Elliot Ave Dept. 16-R Resinol Baltimore

Tragic double murder suicide near Panama City

Island of St. Andres off Colombia reports a triple tragedy as Dr. Pusey, an American physician, kills Miss Robb and her father Theodore Inson before turning the revolver on himself. Miss Robinson, coerced into a ride with Pusey, refuses and is shot in the back. Pusey then shoots himself. The incident follows months of Pusey’s unwanted advances.

Panama City St. Andres Colombia Tenn Pusey Robb Theodore F Son Pus Inson Robinson

Nasty Calomel Ad Recommends Liver Tone Remedy

An old advertisement denounces calomel as dangerous and promotes Son's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable option. It claims quick liver relief with a single nightly spoonful and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement.

Son Dodson

Jitney operator predicts shift in Birmingham transportation

Hubert Drennon of Birr ham says his jitney business will help fund city transport as cars transition from private work. He notes sixteen different cars have operated since launch and urges the Taxation Committee to consider the impact on the jitney service starting September first.

Hubert Drennon Birrham Taxation Committee le Ture Birmi Pers Mnave Gan

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