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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
5
Emma Nims filed for divorce from R Nims in chancery court on grounds of cruelty. They wed December 20 1910 and have one child for which she seeks custody and the right to remarry. She also requests reasonable alimony.
Rt. Rev. Edward P. Allen spoke at the regular monthly gathering of the Division Ancient Order of Hibernians in Knights of Columbus hall Monday night. Rev. J. Eaton, John C. O Connell, and others also addressed about 200 members. Five candidates were initiated and the group announced new quarters and future use of the hall. Refreshments followed.
The petition from stall renters urged rescinding the market ordinance saying the central southern market is poorly located and rents are high. They fear being driven out to avenues if moved, while officials debated centralizing markets and allowing cheaper green grocer options. Signed by Haas Bros and other stall occupants.
Allied reports state German naval forces attacked the entrance to the Gulf of Riga Sunday. Russian seaplanes and warships repelled the effort with mines damaging German ships. a German assault aimed at penetrating mine barriers near Dirben was thwarted. A Turkish airstrike sunk an Allied submarine near Bulair with all hands lost. German statements claim occupation of fortifications near Lomza and continued Dardanelles operations.
Allied forces reported a 200 yard advance on a 300 yard front along the Krithia road in the Gallipoli peninsula with another landing on Chaunk Bahr and additional gains elsewhere. Five Zeppelins were seen headed for Scotland and one airship over Britain was damaged and towed to Ostend after an attack by British planes.
M Namee presses for immediate dispatch of ships to Vera Cruz while Admiral Benson denies any orders to reinforce Mexico. Gunboat Marietta ordered to Progreso to back Brazilian and Guatemalan ministers. Secretary Lansing avoids comment as Pan American talks loom and forceful action is debated.
The battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire cancelled shore leave, filled bunks and storerooms, and prepared to sail at a moment's notice for Mexican waters. Initial orders suggested an afternoon departure but plans were delayed awaiting Vera Cruz condition reports.
The Alabama House endorsed a plan to impeach Purifoy after two hour debates and approved a $100000 appropriation to pay interest on outstanding warrants. Senate actions included a failed state insurance department bill and a $164000 rural school construction appropriation doubling current funding.
Debate over mandatory school attendance for certain ages and racial groups continues as supporters push for private and parochial school reporting while opponents fear enforcement gaps. Discretionary school board powers are suggested to address objections. Educators back attendance for Negro students as part of the literacy removal drive in Alabama. The twice a month payday bill taxes manufacturers and labor groups clash over payroll realities, with loan shark lobbyists opposing. Senator Kline proposes painless execution by lethal drugs, citing electrocution repugnance and a desire for a quick death without visible harm.
The article reports Jackson being held to the grand jury on a gambling charge. It notes appeals in connected cases including Levine fined for a prohibition law violation and Acree fined for assault and battery with appeal bonds set. A light courtroom vignette follows with Adelaide Bruce and Nellie Conley in a humorous maidens quarrel and its aftermath.
Traffic Manager R G Cobb and the joint Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange plan a counter petition as Mobile merchants sign a Gulf Florida and Alabama Railroad request seeking a year’s delay to connect with Louisville and Nashville at Atmore Alabama. The Alabama Railroad Commission warned a later petition by August 15 would be heard at a special session.
New York reports Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt has completed ten volumes of 100 pages each of newspaper clippings about the Lusitania sinking. The set memorializes her husband, a victim, and is to be donated to Yale University Library.
New Orleans reports a morning cotton drop of 9 to 12 points as wet weather spurred selling. Decline steadies later and closes 11 to 12 points under prior level. spot cotton quiet. New York futures open steady with some covering and buying. mids around 9.26 to 9.69 for several contracts. Chicago cattle hogs and sheep show slow, weak demand. Closing stock list features major industrials and grains mixed.
The report shows quiet futures trading with several forward prices listed and a single change in local produce. Vegetables and fruits quotations are corrected by Warley Fruit and Produce, detailing bananas, citrus, onions, potatoes, garlic, peanuts, peas, tomatoes, evaporated fruits, poultry and eggs, peaches, and apples with unit prices and case or crate counts.
Valley twenty five miles east of here guards stock against raids by Mexican soldiers. Last week 5600 head of cattle and horses crossed into Mexican territory. Ranchers plead for protection from U S cavalry along the border. General Calles forces camped at Nogales, Santa Cruz, fourteen miles from San Rafael. Railroad bridge repairs delay Nogales attack. Co P Clark and J King, American aviators with the Villa garrison, were severely injured when their aeroplane fell.
A Bucharest dispatch says Krupp Gun Works offered Romania 36 batteries of artillery and 2,000,000 pounds of wire to permit ammunition bound for Turkey to pass through. The Romanian government refused the proposal.
Francis Alvarez sues Maryland Casualty Company for 5000 damages in the law and equity court this afternoon alleging coverage on Perry Pritchett Alvarez policy. The action seeks payment of the policy amount and related damages.
June Malachi was arrested Tuesday morning by Police Officer George Gallo and booked for suspected criminal status after allegedly passing a counterfeit half dollar. The coin remains held as evidence at the police station.
Dr Oscar Nelson was toasted at a farewell supper in Mobile with about twenty friends. Dr Adrian Taylor spoke on medical mission work in China, noting the scarcity of doctors there and urging local workers to stay active in missions. Mrs Nelson and guests shared memories as plans to sail for Hu Chow, China were announced. The Mobile region forecast called for unsettled weather with showers and warm winds.
Hirshfield No. 1014 Government Street offers furnished or unfurnished rooms with all modern conveniences. Possession available now. Duggan Taylor Realty Company Inc. handles the listing.
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