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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
8
An investigation started at the U S district attorney office to determine if crimes were committed by those responsible for attacks on President Wilson and the national administration printed in Irish American publications since the revolution in Dublin. Federal authorities were alerted by an editorial claim that information linked to the sinking of a German ship.
Advertises Granger Liver Regulator as a quick, painless remedy for digestive symptoms like sluggishness bad breath pimpled skin dizziness and loss of appetite. Claims no harmful chemicals proven safe from years of use and sold for 25 cents in tin boxes for household safety. May urge immediate purchase.
Jasper Tucker Darling president of the American Embargo Conference denies involvement in Wisconsin citizen letters to Senator Wilting protesting arms shipments to Europe. He contends the group is not German funded. claims 3,000,600 members and aims to prohibit arms exports to all European powers.
A claim tied to the Irish Volunteers and Colonel Patrick J. Wallace in New York says orders came from President Wilson, while Aberdeen in New York doubts a prolonged Irish uprising and notes martial law moves. The piece contrasts Irish plans with British restraint and fears over Sinn Fein.
Advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a 50 cent remedy to darken gray or faded hair overnight. Claims natural even color and rapid results, notes it’s a toilet product not a disease treatment, and urges purchase at drug stores with a well known druggist backing the claim.
Swiss press criticized a German aeroplane flight over Voren truy with strongest indignation and demanded more than excuses from Germany. The March 31 raid on Potentinl caused property damage. Berlin apologized for the attack.
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad told the American Newspaper Publishers Association banquet that state regulation should be replaced with federal control. He also discussed the nationwide movement by railway workers for higher wages.
The Republic Rubber Company's Youngstown plant, employing 1,800, closed today for inventory. President Robinson said it would not reopen due to machinists demands for an eight hour day with ten hours pay, closed shop, and double time for holidays Sundays and overtime.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to relieve pain from bruises and overwork during house cleaning. It promises quick relief and restful sleep after rubbing a small amount on sore spots and notes a 26¢ price at druggists.
House Democrats in caucus endorsed the senate Philippines independence bill by 140 to 35 with an amendment allowed to the prohibition section. Twenty eight members refused to be bound. Debate stretched late as opponents pressed to block action despite President Wilson's endorsement. Passage expected after agricultural appropriation bill.
Washington reports state department says it had no knowledge of Sir Roger Casement's expedition until after his capture. Officials deny papers from Wolfe von Igel, former secretary to Franz von Papen, show Irish plans. A German embassy dispute over seized documents continues with von Bernstorff seeking removal and Berlin guidance.
James Wilson of Traer Iowa, former secretary of agriculture under McKinley Roosevelt and Taft, was elected president of a newly formed National Agricultural Society in New York. Ted N Vail and G Howard Davison were named vice president and executive committee chair. Directors include T Coleman Du Pont John A Spoor R V Lindaburg Judge William H Moore Governor Henry Stuart Senator Wadsworth and Fairfax Harrison. Headquarters will be in New York City with plans to move to Washington.
The Dutch steamship Muushaven hit a mine on its voyage from London to Rotterdam. A tugboat carrying survivors reached Waterweg on Thursday.
A brief note requests a meeting with Servus Girl this week at Henry Meyer's to discuss Grace Save the Colpo.
Southern Railway passenger train No 36 derailed at Barretts Virginia thirty eight miles north of Lynchburg. Acting postmaster W D Piper and his wife were walking beside the track and killed. Four express cars and two engines overturned. Engineer James Keith and Fireman Trumbull badly injured. A split switch blamed the crash. OTASA Ont Edward Farra died of heart disease.
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