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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

2

Deserted Moose Debate on One to Fill T R s Shoel

Representatives of the Progressive party from four score of states met in Indianapolis to protest the national committee endorsement of Hughes and to consider calling another convention to fill Theodore Roosevelt's vacancy. John M. Parker of Louisiana chaired the meeting with Nortoni of St. Louis and others urging a new convention to complete a national ticket.

Indianapolis Ind Progressive Arty National Committee Charles E. Hughes Theodore ’ S John M. Parker Louisiana Ninee Albert D. Nortoni St. Louis Notion F Rker Hughes Victor Murdock Kansas Bainbridge Cover New York Judge Nortoni Progressive Party Co. W. McClure Georgia FE. R. Gundy Florida

Union Veteran 71 Dies in Indianapolis

Joseph Taylor Elliott aged 71 vice president of a large bord brokerage firm in Indianapolis is dead at his home after two months illness of diabetes He was Civil War veteran and survived the Sultana disaster when the boiler exploded on the Mississippi near Memphis in 1865 killing about 1500 people.

Indianapolis Joseph Taylor Elliott Mississippi River Memphis

Kent Praises Granger Liverator for Health Savings

Louis N. Kent explains he stopped wasting salary on tours and now spends on what he calls a better use. He endorses Granger Liverator as a great saver of doctor's bills and says he will keep it at home as long as possible. He urges readers to ask their druggist about it.

Kent Granger Brig Regulator Granger Livertor

Week’s Weather Outlook for Alabama Crops

Weather bureau synopsis from Montgomery reports a near normal weekly temperature, moderate day temperatures, normal nights, and frequent light daily showers. Conditions favorable for crops though grass and weeds spread. cotton and corn show some upland improvement while boll weevil remains active. Velvet beans gourds and peanuts fare well. citrus trees progressing.

Alabama Wek P. H. Smyth United States Weather Bureau Montgomery

Special Devotions for St Matthew's Oakdale

Special devotions will be heldFriday morning at St Matthew's Catholic church in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The exercises include mass benediction and start at 7 a.m. Confessions are Thursday at 4 p.m. Holy communion will be administered at 6 p.m. and 6 30 a.m. masses Friday morning.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church

Illinois woman dies at 106 after lifelong health

Jacksonville Illinois reports Frances Deornellas aged 106 who never fell ill until last week. Born in the Madeira Islands in May 1810 she came to the United States in 1850 with Presbyterians escaping persecution. Survived by sister Mrs Francisco Deorneliar aged 102 who lives in town.

Jacksonville Ill Frances Deornellas Tica Madeira Islands Francisco Deorneliar

Lincoln parish bank cashier dies after admitting shortage

In Ruston Louisiana officers say Cashier Harry Goodwill’s accounts were short by 46000 dollars days before he killed himself. Letters written by Goodwill hours earlier claimed the shortage and led to the tragedy.

Ruston Lincoln Parish Harry Goodwill Goodwill

Puss in Boots Jr Travels Alone for Speed

Puss Junior leaves the circus to travel solo, claiming the idea that he travels faster alone. He meets new sights and people while moving along a road bordered by green meadows. A companion remarks that he is tired, acknowledging his long journey.

McClure Puss Junior

Comrade Recalls Death of French Aviator De Terline

Sergeant Charles R recounts the July 27 air combat in which Aviator de Terline was killed while downing a German plane. He describes a collision between his teammate and another pilot, de Terline's final attack on the enemy, and his own escape after engine and gunfire stopped.

Paris Charles R de Terline Deterline

Puss in Boots Reluctant to Fly and Seek His Father

A young Puss in Boots travels with a pussy cat who laments needing wings while comparing boots to wings. They discuss contentment with what one has, and the cat reflects on strength and running prowess as travel continues. The scene leads toward returning home with the cat for safety and rest.

Puss Pussy Cat Puss Junior Puss In the Pussy Cat

Senate Debates District of Columbia Appropriation Bill

Senate met at 10 a m continuing debate on the District of Columbia appropriation bill. House had no session and meets Friday. Naval conference resumes hearings on personnel changes in the navy bill.

Senate District of Columbia House Naval Navy

Remedy Trusted by Druggists for Diarrhoea Relief

A Buford North Dakota man recalls a severe week long diarrhoea attack two years ago. After a druggist suggested Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the first dose eased symptoms and he recovered fully within two days. The ad emphasizes wide availability and reliability.

W. C. Jones Buford N. D Chamberlain

Local Fraternal Clubs Meet in Mobile Venues

Listings show Today meetings for Maccabees Mobile Tent No 10 at McInnis Hall and Loyal Order of Moose Mobile Lodge No 321 at 203 Government St. Athelstan Lodge No 369 meets at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple. Y M B A Hall hosts the Young Men’s Benevolent Association at 273 Dauphin St. Rotary Club Mobile Lodge No 108 meets at Ellis Home at 8 PM on Government and Joascim Streets. Lady Maccabees Mobile Hive No 3 meets at Y M B A Hall.

Lady Maccabees Mobile Hive No Y. M. B. A. Hall

Carmen to Shuck Coats Inst Louis for Summer

Motormen and conductors on the United Railway lines will abandon their coats for comfort this morning until September 1. Bruce Cameron, superintendent of transportation, said the coat replacement with a uniform shirtwaist was prompted by wartime material shortages and heat. Any shirt from silk to calico will be accepted as crews board cars.

Louis United Railway Bruce Cameron Cameron United Railways

Flight Memoir Describes Rescue at Front Lines

The escape narrative recalls dropping from 12 000 feet to 2000 feet while dangling by a strap. The author finally levered control, sending the machine into a slow descent and landing within friendly lines.

25000 New Words in Wark's Universal Dictionary

Kansas City August 3 More than twenty five thousand new words are in Wark's Universal Dictionary published by Henry Wark of Kansas City. The new words appear in the text with an appended gazetteer and reference aids. The large volume costs 7.50 dollars and is bound in law buckram.

Kansas City Wark Henry Wark Work

Mobile aims to host 1917 Veterinary meeting

Dr E D King plans to secure the 1917 meeting of the American Veterinary Medicine Association for Mobile. He will depart soon after attending the 1916 Detroit convention August 22 to 26, with about 1600 delegates expected. Local groups including the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and railroads will cooperate.

American Veterinary Medicine Association For Mobile E. D. King Detroit Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Railroads King

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