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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1916

Page

3

Dublin Rebel HQs Seized as Martial Law Proclaimed

London April 26 Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons that Liberty Hall the Dublin rebels headquarters and Stephen's Green captured by them have been occupied by the military. Martial law is proclaimed in Dublin city and county. Troops arrived from Belfast and England. Sir Roger Casement has been brought to England to stand trial and is detained in military custody.

London Liberty Hall Dublin Stephen's Green Asquith House of Commons Belfast England Sire Roger Casement

Rheumatism Advice Promotes Hydration and Salts

Stay off damp ground and keep feet dry while managing rheumatism with hydration. A weekly morning dose of four ounces of radiant salts is suggested to stimulate kidney action and reduce uric acid. Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is praised as an inexpensive remedy.

Cooler Weather Approaches Mobile Tonight and Tomorrow

Forecast says partly cloudy skies in Mobile with a cooler, breezy spell ahead. The front brings lower temperatures and moderate north winds, as a high barometer system in the West ushers in unseasonably cool conditions across several regions.

Mobile Dakotas Miami Washington Chicago

Possible High Treason Trial in England Discussed

The article notes a rare high treason charge in England, comparing to the 1903 Boer War case of Arthur Lynch. It suggests Sir Roger could face beheading if convicted, under a crown warrant, instead of hanging.

England Arthur Lynch Lynch House of Commons Sir Roger

British ambassador receives threat over Sir Roger Casement

Sir Cecil Spring-Rice presented an anonymous threatening letter to the state department warning that any treatment of Sir Roger Casement other than that due a prisoner of war of the highest rank would be a sentence of death for him and other English servants in the United States.

Washington Cecil Spring- Rice State Department Roger Casement

Dangers of Draft and Sloan's Liniment Ad

An old warning on drafts causing neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatism recommends Sloan's Liniment to stimulate circulation relieve stiffness and pain. One or two applications ease neuralgia head pain and neuritis with a warming tingling comfort and sleep. 25 cents at druggists.

Testimony Advocates Kilmer Swamp Root for Kidney Trouble

Mrs. T. Z. McCarthy of Paris Texas testifies seven years of kidney trouble chills and fever followed by impure water and general fatigue. After a fifty cent bottle she bought six more and stopped doctors healing she credits Swamp Root with restoring her health and urges others to try it. J. M. Long notary confirms oath dated February 25 1915.

T. Z McCarthy N. Main St Paris Texas State of Texas Lamar County McCarthy J. M. Long Notary Public Lamsr Co

Advertisement for Kilmer’s Kidney Health Sample Offer

Letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York offers a sample size bottle for ten cents and promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mentions mobile item and notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at all drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Captain Tells Of Isadora Loss And Treasure Tie

Captain Borden recounts the Isidora voyage from Huerta connections to treasure devise. He describes refugees guarding cargo, gold and silver placed in a private bank for Huerta, and the ship’s later seizure by Cuban authorities and Carranza agents.

Borden Huerta Havana St. Andrews Bay Florida Macors Santo Domingo St. Andrews Carranza Mexico Mexico City Isidora

Citrus Growers Gather for Alabama Florida Meeting

The coastal growers association session opened with prayer and Dr. Winberg’s address praising past legislative work and federal aid for citrus canker. Speakers included J F Duggar and E Walker with topics on soil, peach growing, and floriculture. A Mobile Bay boat excursion closes the day.

Winberg Alabama Industrial Department The Southern Railway George E. Murrell Montgomery Alabama and Florida Horticultural Associatons James H. Webb Mobile Gulf Coast J. F. Duggar Ernest Walker Alabama Polytechnique Institute Auburn Lloyd &. Tenney Tampa Ila South Elizabeth Fonde Mobile Bay Dauphin Street

The Dutch Detective at Lyric Theatre Benefit

See The Dutch Detective at the Lyric Theatre on Saturday afternoon and night. It is a three act farce comedy for the School of Organic Education at Fairhope Alabama. The teachers perform the cast of characters, with ladies taking men’s parts.

Lyric Theatre School of Organic Education Fairhope Ala

Alabama vs Spring Hill Contest Draws Local Merchants Prizes

Enthusiasm grows for the Alabama champions of the S I A A and Spring Hill College players who have not yet lost a game. Local merchants donate prizes such as a fielders glove a bat a sweater and more to be awarded by the prefect with winners choosing first. Spring Hill alumni are asked to organize routers and civic groups invited to help stage a gala day for the visiting team.

University of Alabama Spring Hill College Cunningham Hardware Co Jas. McPhillips Grocery Co Barney-Cavanagh Hardware Co Baumhauer A. M. Bright Grocery Co Wagoner-Hamilton Hardware Co Dreaper & Burns Langan Merccantile Co Ed. J. Higgins Candy Co Thoss Sporting Goods Co J. J. Meyer

French Airman Fights Zeppelin Over Zeebrugge

A French biplane and a Zeppelin traded fire at about 4000 metres above Zeebrugge, with the French pilot firing nine incendiary shells and likely damaging the airship. Simultaneously another French plane using cannon targeted a German torpedo boat off Ostend. A German Fokker-type plane fell near Lunéville, France, in separate air battles.

Paris Zeebruggee Ostend Luneville France

French Government Plans Measures for Territorial Troops

Paris reports the government intends to take steps to mobilize and prepare French territorial troops for potential wartime service.

Paris

Zeppelins Come Under Fire Over East Coast Raid

London reports Zeppelins raided the east coast last night but stayed aloft under heavy anti aircraft fire and darkness. A town correspondent noted a Zeppelin was illuminated by searchlights and overwhelmed by bursting shrapnel before ascending to extreme height and fleeing.

London Essex County

Special Boat Schedule For New York Philharmonic Concert

A special afternoon boat schedule serves Eastern Shore residents to hear the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in Mobile. Bay boats will visit Battles Montrose Daphne and other Bay Shore points with a 6 PM departure. The orchestra comes to Mobile May 9 for two Lyric Theatre concerts. officials expect out of town visitors and an excursion from Mississippi coast points.

New York Philharmonic Battles Montrose Daphne Bay Shore Mobile Lyric Theatre Music Lovers’ Association Mississippi

25 KILLED OR HURT IN GERMAN FLEET S VISIT

London reports 25 dead and wounded after German bombardment of Lowestoft and a running fight with British light cruisers and destroyers. The article notes Austrians preparing a major offensive on the Italian front under Archduke Charles Francis, with troops inspected on the Isonzo and in the Trentino, and rail civil traffic suspended from Graz to Tarviso.

London Lowestoft Rome Paris Archduke Charles Francis Isonzo Trentino Giornale d

French Verdun Front Heavily Bombarded

French positions on the Verdun front west of the Meuse faced a vigorous German bombardment last night. The attack focused on Avecourt wood and the first line trenches north of Hill 304. A major bombardment occurred in the Woevre.

Verdun Paris Meuse Avecourt Wood

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