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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1916

Page

5

Suffragists on Long Tour Here In Mobile

Twenty one autos with Votes for Women bunting led by The Golden Flyer carrying Mrs. Alice Burke and Miss Nell Richardson arrived in Mobile for an auto tour stop. Burke and Richardson spoke at multiple venues while local society members greeted them. The Golden Flyer then headed south toward the Mississippi coast.

Mobile Golden Flyer Alice Burke Nell Richardson National Suffrage Association United States Plateau Equal Suffrage Association New York Miss Foley Crown Theatre Martin Holbrook Suffrage Association M. E. Henry Ruffin Lovie McKinstry George E. Crawford Shannon Hunter Sid Lyons A. L. Garrett E. Q. Norton Margaret Foley Boston F. Stevens J. D. Andrews Edith Heckert G. L. Vautros C. J. Johnson T. D. Nettles I. J. Brown B. A. Wilson Corinne Roberts S. M. Coffin George Stone Imogene EB. M. Batley Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means Aubrey Boyles Mississippi New Orleans

Unpledged Delegates Triumph Over Roosevelt in Mass Primary

Complete returns from Massachusetts state primary show unpledged delegates headed to the Republican national convention led by W. Murray Crane with 67 043 votes and Samuel W. McCall 62 668, followed by Henry Cabot Lodge 61 079 and John W. Weeks 58 484. Roosevelt slate totals include Grafton D. Cushing 46 099 Charles S. Bird 46 156 and A P Garde 45 262 with Robert M. Washburn 3 131.

Boston Samuel W. McCall Henry Cabot Lodge John W. Weeks W. Murray Crane Roosevelt Grafton D. Cushing Charles S. Bird A. P. Gard Oe Robert M. Washburn

Dipping vats near completion in Mobile county

More than one hundred dipping vats in Mobile county are nearly completed and ready for charging. Dr. W. J. Selkin, veterinary inspector for the United States bureau of animal industry, reports steady progress despite some opposition. Dipping will begin once Dr. Cary declares quarantine established.

Mobile County W. J. Selkin United States Bureau of Animal Industry Selkin Cary

New Orleans Cotton Market Ticks Up Early Trading

In New Orleans on April 26 the cotton market showed a slight rise with active months advancing 4 to 6 points in the first half hour as good spot prices and forecasts of colder belt weather spurred buying.

New Orleans

Thompson Demonstrates Aerial Attack Fear In New York

Aviator De Lloyd Thompson drops harmless bombs on New York to urge defense buildup. He argues a real fleet would force readiness and cites London Paris Zeppelin raids as practical demonstrations of potential city ruin.

Thompson New York Washington Lower East Side de Lloyd Thompson Sandy Hook London Paris Verdun

Memorial Day Observed in Mobile with Citywide Closures

Memorial Day was observed in Mobile as a legal holiday with banks, public institutions, and several courts closed all day. The Confederate Rest ceremony at Magnolia Cemetery featured the Ladies Memorial Association, city officials, Alabama National Guard, U C V, Grand Army of the Republic, cadets, and a program with speakers J T Wright Tisdale Touart Robert E Gordon and William McLeod.

Mobile Whistler Magnolia Cemetery Ladies’ Memorial Association Pat J. Lyons Mobile Battalion Alabama National Guard Raphael Semmes Camp U. C. V University Military School Goldwood Post No. 2 Grand Army of the Republic Prof J. T. Wright Tisdale Touart Robert E. Gordon William McLeod

Mississippi Funeral Directors Name Officers

The Mississippi Funeral Association named Vicksburg as the next meeting place. Officers elected include President J. B. Wilson of Greenwood, First Vice President H. K. Hardy of Jackson, Second Vice President Bee Jackson, and Secretary Treasurer H. C. Smith of Meridian.

Biloxi Miss Vicksburg Mississippi Funeral Association J. B. Wilson Greenwood H. K. Hardy Jackson Bee ee _Jackson H. C. Smith Meridian

Buffalo man in Mobile eyes county lands amid park praise

Ties to Mobile glow as Bruce Hoover hosts T. C. Whipple of Buffalo New York. Whipple plans to invest in Mobile county lands and lauds Mobile climate and Bienville Park oaks. Also: Abba Temple hosts a skating party at Government street rink. Judge Pardee leaves for Atlanta. Tourist Welcome Club notes visitors. poultry exchange deferred. earthquakes logged. truck produce promising. various locals travel and stay in Mobile hotels.

Buffalo Man Mobile T. C. Whipple Buffalo N. Y Bruce Hoover Mr. Whipple Bienville Park Abba Temple of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Government Street Donald EB. Ross Tourist Welcome Club of the Battle House

Trooper Missing After Patral Fight

A dispatch from General Funston reports Private Eichelberger of the Thirteenth Cavalry wandered away from his unit after a clash between American soldiers and Mexicans at Patral. His mind is described as unbalanced and he has not been found.

Washington Funston War Department Eichelberger Thirteenth Cavalry Patral

Ambush kills farmer. search for assailant continues

In Dublin a man shot by ambush as he approached W. T. Veal a wealthy farmer. Posses are scouring the area for the son of Ennisiels a negro who was recently killed by Veal as part of the ensuing investigation.

Dublin W. T. Veal Ennisiels Veal

Britain considers compulsory military service plan

Premier Asquith outlined government proposals to seek compulsory power after four weeks if voluntary enlistment fails to reach 50,000 men by May 27. If 15,000 men are not secured weekly after May 27, the measure would still proceed until 200,000 attested volunteers are obtained. The press statement cited delays in sifting cases under the current system as a reason.

London Asquith Asquth

Servus Girl Plans Meet at Henry Meyer's Cash Grocery

A notice inviting the Servus Girl to meet this week at Henry Meyer's Cash Grocery to save coupons and share shopping tips. The message emphasizes coupon savings and local participation in a community event.

Servus Henry Meyer Cash Grocery

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey marketed for children cough

Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey syrup advertised as a pleasant remedy for colds and coughs in children. It claims to soothe coughs help sleep better and hasten recovery. Available at druggists for 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Factory Workers Receive Higher Wages in April Eighty-Six

The department reports United States manufacturing wages up by 26 to 600 cents with iron and steel leading a 60.3 percent wage gain and 86 percent more workers. Car building shows a 61 percent wage rise and 36 percent more workers, while cotton mills see only a 5 percent wage increase as fewer workers are employed. Overall wage aggregates have risen month by month from February.

Washington United States Department Iron and Steel Cottton

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Best For Hair Care

Plain cocoanut oil makes a splendid shampoo and is gentler than commercial products. It cleanses hair and scalp, removes dust and oil, leaves hair silky and manageable, and is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.

Italian Laces Smuggling Conspiracy Exposed at Sea

United States Attorney announces a conspiracy case involving two suspects tied to smuggling Italian laces aboard the Italian steamer Gin Verdi. They allegedly concealed laces in ship linen to bring them into the United States. A later Italia search led to the arrest of a city porter connected to the case.

New York Nome Evi United States Anc Italia

March Shows Broad Gain Across Industries

The report indicates a 7 percent rise in total earnings across all industries for March. Employment rose at a modest rate, while cotton sector output dipped slightly, with a small fall in its production figures.

Vinci Drug Corporation Advertises Tonic For Children

A local ad touts Vinci tonics from Vinci Drug Corporation as a safe guaranteed remedy for tired school children and overworked youngsters. It claims to strengthen and restore health, cure chronic cough and bronchitis, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Witwerp’s Drug Corporation Vinci

Elvostrils Open with EBly's C Balm Relief

Count fifty. Your head will clear as you breathe freely. Get EBly's C Balm from your druggist and apply in your nostrils to penetrate the air passages and soothe swollen mucous membranes. Head colds yield quickly and relief follows.

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