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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
5
Democratic senators hoped to adjourn by September 1 despite Republican refusal to back a limited legislative plan. The ships, revenue, immigration, corrupt practices, widows pension and civil war veterans retirement bills remain on the agenda while Republicans push to act on several measures before adjournment.
Washington August 11 the senate continued debate on the administration shipping bill with little progress yesterday much of the time taken up in political discussions by senators.
Senate finance committee members pressed on with haggling over the munitions tax in the revenue bill. A substitute favors a net profit excise tax on manufacturers selling goods to foreign governments, signaling a possible disposal of the tax feature before tonight's Democrat caucus.
Advertises Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health tonic for overwork fatigue and kidney or bladder issues. Claims three capsules daily restore strength, with money-back guarantee and pricing 25c 50c and 1.00 per box.
New York on August 11 reports flour in markets at 5 to 9 dollars per barrel an increase of 70 to 80 cents driven by higher wheat prices. One miller notes surplus old flour held by robbers selling at pre rise levels. Domestic flour averages 8 dollars per barrel. households face 10 to 20 cent hike per sack. Bread prices unchanged.
Berlin reports enemy airmen dropped bombs on Rottweil Wuerttemberg on the night of August 7. A dwelling house was hit and several people wounded with no military damage noted. A French aviator also dropped 330 pounds of explosives on the powder factory at Rottweil causing two fires.
A lion proclaims that humans’ brain power and evolution will grant future dominion over animals. He argues brains beat muscle, cites evolution as their hidden strength, and predicts a day when predators break free from cages as thunder rolls above the jungle crowd.
State board of health restrictions travel of children under 16 on railroads. A health certificate from a reputable physician is required to help curb infantile paralysis, which has reached 25 cases and five deaths recently.
Davis Mitchell, a striking employee of the St. Louis Dairy Company, was shot and killed after an argument on a street. George Schneider, foreman of a branch, was held by police following the incident on August 11 in St. Louis.
In Cleveland, Aug 11, a strike by milk wagon drivers at the Telling-Belle Vernon Company left about 300,000 residents without their normal milk supply. The Schneider-Becker Dairy, serving 150,000, was expected to strike next, but deliveries to clinics and babies' dispensaries continued despite the stoppage.
Senate opened at 10 a m with Senator Jones resuming an opposition speech on the government shipping bill. Finance committee Democrats discussed revenue provisions amid the debate. House convened at noon and submitted a conference report on the naval appropriation bill with disagreements over personnel and construction features led by Chairman Padgett.
Salt Lake City August 11 The baker cannot cut the wholesale price of four cents on a five cent loaf and still gain from labor B G Harrison an efficiency engineer from Chicago told the master bakers convention He explained cost elements in bread manufacture and warned many bakers misestimate expenditures leading to unprofitable profit margins.
The weather bureau issues a forecast for shippers covering the next 24 to 36 hours with temperatures reaching 94 degrees in the north east and west regions. River forecasts indicate the Black Warrior will fall and the Tombigbee will change only slightly over the next two days while the Alabama remains largely steady.
Sunday theology note announces communion Sunday at St Matthew's for senior and junior Holy Name Society members. They will receive communion at the 6 am mass and members are asked to assemble as a group before the service.
An article extols fresh air, good food, and rest as relief for tuberculosis and related lung conditions. It notes Eckman’s Alterative may help strengthen the body against infection and says the product is free of opiates or habit forming drugs, sold by R. L. Braswell and druggists. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
An open air concert in Blenville Square features Drago's Band under Director D S Drago. The program includes a mix of marches waltzes fox trots and two-steps with titles such as The Mystic Call Dream of Heaven Hesitation Blues Tulip Time in Holland and Dance of the Imps. The event starts at 30 o'clock weather permitting.
The St Joseph Debating Society voted that the city should own and operate its transportation facilities. Winners were Emile Klumpp and Matthew B. Price. The negative was Richard Finch and D P Burns. Next meeting set for Tuesday August 29.
Huntington West Virginia relief workers entered the mountain districts delivering aid to thousands made homeless by a Wednesday flood in the Cabin Creek valley. Bridges washed out and slides blocked roads as rescuers clear debris to avert an epidemic and reopen routes for supplies. Eyewitness J W Hartless reported Cabin Creek rose eight feet per hour and Eskdale was swept away. known dead are listed in multiple towns with many still missing.
In Raleigh representatives of the war and agricultural departments join Governor Craig and the state flood relief panel to map flood aid for western North Carolina. The relief fund nears 36500 at headquarters with other gifts used for immediate aid and seed distribution.
A casual market note recalls peanuts remaining at the old price while shoppers rue not exploring further. The remark hints at limited stock and desires to shop around for better buys.
The Gulf Coast Bookkeepers Association schedules its second meeting at 16 South Water Street on Saturday August 12 at 2 p.m. Members unable to attend may contact secretary Edmond C. Decelle at R F D No 1 Crichton for full particulars.
Paris report from the Isonzo front describes Italian forces entering Gorizia through Via Leone. Streets are wrecked by shelling with bodies and wreckage, while Austrian artillery and enemy aircraft clash overhead. Italian batteries advance under smoke as cheers rise despite casualties.
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