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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
5
Furnished bungalow for rent offers modern improvements and desirable amenities. read as a brief housing notice with location vague and incomplete text indicating refined accommodations.
Galveston report says contracts for shipping 20 000 beef cattle through Texas City to European ports were closed today. The notice comes amid wartime logistics alongside recent arrivals of 500 horses from Bonham, Texas for France and a firm already shipping vast hay and horse quotas to allied armies.
Balanced demand and supply in the cotton market with early gains of 10 to 12 points. Reports of rains and bullish crop outlook supported buying. spot cotton held at 8.69 middling. Also notes on Liverpool and Chicago markets, with steady to firm prices and active trading in various futures contracts.
Britain marks the war’s anniversary with nationwide prayers from London to the empire. King George and Queen Mary attend services at St Paul’s with wounded servicemen in the front seats as officials reaffirm resolve for victory.
Reported strong dry gains in Virginia politics after a severe storm and delayed returns. The drys held a large house majority and aimed to control the senate by defeating Brock Hobbs and Massie, with possible upset of J. P. Watkins by T. S. Henning. Lieutenant Governor Ellyson aided the plan with last year's evenly divided senate.
Manchester council adopts resolution urging the British government to declare cotton contraband after a city meeting.
A Steele resigns as president of the Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railway Company and A G Candler of Atlanta is elected his successor. The line runs 52 miles from Kan to Panama City and St Andrews on the Gulf coast.
Reuters reports in Wellington that New Zealand forms a national ministry split evenly between government and opposition. The dispatch notes a five five arrangement amid ongoing coalition talks as wartime Britain faces new Flanders engagements.
In Montgomery on Aug 4 the Alabama legislature defeated the Sunday blue law measure 24 to 7 after an amendment allowing larger cities to regulate amusements. Senate debate featured Senators Hartwell Hill Lusk and Bonner defending or opposing the bill with ministers' petitions cited. The day also saw action on the University of Alabama appropriation and a technical-education bill, while House provisions on license taxes and insurance restrictions faced scrutiny.
Davis of Walker county says no railroad opposition against moves to improve Mobile sand islands as the bill sits on the senate adverse calendar with little chance of revival. The legislative brevities note the measure is effectively laid to rest and unlikely to reemerge.
In Mobile harbor debate Representative W. K. P. Wilson notes coal operators and others want only a chance to review bills for river use and may not oppose. Wilson report states the 1915 session lasted fifty seven days and cost the state $67 010.07, with a resolution opposing delays sent to committee and laid to rest.
Erie dam breaks unleashing floodwaters that devastate streets in the uptown district from Twenty-Sixth to State, with wreckage and 14 bodies in a temporary morgue and heroic rescues by firemen Sherry and Bales. Rail lines near Buffalo suffer washouts as storm spans northern Pennsylvania and western New York.
Torrential rain and a sixty mile gale flood New York City and suburbs, with two to three feet of water in streets and transit tie ups. A schooner wrecked at Chevenne New Jersey. coast guards rescue crew members as storms batter coastlines and ships retreat to shelter. No fatalities reported.
Count Reventlow argues Roumania refused to export arms or allow munitions through its territory. He says Russia could not transport weapons to the front and notes Roumania failed to honor neutrality. Neutrality is portrayed as malevolent and lessening Roumania's impact as a German Turkish ally. Previously Roumania would have aided Russia, altering Galicia operations.
A Laibach dispatch reports Austrian forces planning to withdraw from a region near the border with Austria as Geneva and Paris sources relay. The aide notes pressure from advancing lines and a shifting front with tactical repositioning underway.
The Villa governor era Maytorena plans withdrawal to protect Americans as border forces led by Major General Funston report possible land action. Depredations against Americana Indians feared amid Latin American talks inviting six nations to discuss restoring peace with the United States. Telegraph and railway traffic adjustments were announced as state department reports readiness for rapid links to Vera Cruz and Mexico City.
A lone robber robbed Cedar Rapids National Bank early today, forcing teller Perrin to open the vault and escape with about 21,300 dollars. Perrin was found after the crime. condition not disclosed. The suspect is believed to have remained in the building overnight and left through a back door after collecting currency.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe forces advancing in Tyrol and the Gail river valley. Italian units reportedly fell back as Gail and Fella river positions were seized, advancing several miles toward strategic objectives.
A Reuters dispatch reports cannonading off a Swedish island as Russia seeks to block German troops from landing on the Courland coast. The report, from Warsaw, notes talk of German lines holding a week and mentions thousands of civic guards prevailing in the capital.
Fragmentary report describes hydroplane activity near Riga with mentions of Windau encounters and Zeppelins. Text is garbled, but references Russia Petrograd and retreat orders, lacking clear dates or coherent facts.
Beautiful residence and large Dauphin Street lot, corner lot in Ann street area, offered for half its real value. Moving from the city, a desirable well built property at a bargain. Contact Morrill & Lyons at 67 St Francis Street for details.
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