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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1914
Page
7
Commissioner Brannan and Sheriff Palmer spar over guard coverage at night in the jail. Palmer asserts constant guards and inspections. A report notes George Brown escaped from the convict camp on August 10. County engineer says Bogue and Strange have not supplied clay gravel for ten days and the clerk is to seek a contractor report.
Julius John, a Black cook at the Point Clear Hotel, was arrested on a warrant from John Glennon for stealing numerous hotel items. He left Monday with a basket containing foodstuffs, forks, knives, a egg-beater, and other goods, as several articles were missing.
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the U S district court Monday by John W Hanlein a Mobile merchant tailor listing liabilities at 8600 and assets at 4080. Hanlein was adjudged a bankrupt and referred to referee Rh T Ervin for proceedings.
Secretary Emil A Brunnier announces the Alabama State German American Alliance annual meeting will be held in Pensacola Florida October 13 for a three day session. Branch reports are requested for the council to compile a state report for thePensacola meeting. Pensacola’s branch is part of the Alabama organization and attendance is expected to be large.
Reports from multiple ports recount World War I naval and ground actions. Captain Rakos of the Austrian steamer Morawitz escaped pursuit by two British cruisers south of Barbados after six hours of chase. A Hamburg-American ship, Santas Catharina, was reportedly captured by a British cruiser. Dutch captain observed a damaged German dreadnought at Trondheim harbor. French troops reportedly captured a thousand prisoners in Alsace as Allied artillery proved destructive. British battleships reportedly pursued Austrian ships near Pola, and reports from Nish cite enemy pressure near Belgrade. Spanish port reports describe an English torpedo flotilla seizing two German vessels, one a freighter and the other a passenger ship, with prize crews placed aboard.
A vintage advertisement warns of poisoning from backed-up waste and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as the best safeguard against illness. It claims immediate system relief with one dose tonight and lists 25 cents at the druggist.
The Pratt funeral from 162 South Jefferson was Sunday with a St Josephs Church service led by Rev Father Kennedy. Interment followed at Magnolia cemetery with Maple Camp No 5 Woodmen of the World attendance and pallbearers listed. Martina Hopper dies at 66 Roper street after a lingering illness. she leaves three brothers and a sister among other relatives.
Funeral services for Mrs Toinette Madeline Miller Demo were held Sunday afternoon at 6 30 o clock from the family residence S54 South Jefferson Street Rev Father W Salentin of St Josephs Catholic Church conducted the rites Interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery Pall bearers were Harry Riches Frank Roach Jarvis Walsey Martin Nelson George Slocum and Hugh Mullen
Sunday afternoon at 4 30 the funeral of Mrs Mae Aline Needler was held at Roché Burke Undertaking parlors. Rev J B Barnes of Tabernacle Baptist church officiated. Interment followed in Pine Crest cemetery with pallbearers Leo Scholtes M B Scholtes H D Milburn and Wade Hartzor.
News arrives of Fred Aaram's death in Atlanta Georgia. Aaram formerly lived in Mobile and worked for the Western Union office in this city for thirty six years. He leaves three children in Atlanta and relatives here.
The remains of Miss Susie Frank Grayson who died at Stewart Oklahoma arrived in Mobile Sunday morning. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 59 from the residence of Mrs. George D Walker 504 Dauphin street with Rev EB A Dannelly officiating. Pallbearers from her Sunday school class were D Walker Claude Cleveland H McCormack W Devan Emmet Gould and Charles Pace. Interment followed at Magnolia cemetery.
The city engineer issued permits for the week ended Aug. 14. Thomas McMahon on Bay avenue and 2 East Harris. Miss Sallie Hunter on 103 South Cedar. Mrs Annié Clarke at Manassas and Franklin. Gulf City Refining Company on Government between St Emanuel and Conception. Details include a cottage, a deck, two rooms and kitchen, and an office building with costs listed.
The United States civil service commission announces an examination for specialist in Industrial education male with a $3,500 salary. The exam is scheduled for Sept. 21 at the Mobile customs house.
Chamberlain's Liniment praised for muscle aches rheumatism sciatica lumbago and lame back. Warns readers it is sold by all dealers.
A Reuters dispatch from Nish Serb ia dated Sunday reports a naval battle off Budua Austria in the Adriatic at 9 am. The French squadron attacked Austrian warships, two Austrian ironclads were sunk one set afire and a fourth fled northward toward Cattaro. The engagement lasted over an hour.
New York report notes Mercantile paper at 7 percent, Excharges totaling 162,942,070 dollars, balances of 12,160,867 dollars. The figures reflect the period's financial activity and liquidity.
Turpentine quoted at 44 1/2 cents with 269 casks received. Rosin at nominal with 867 barrels received. Bid levels listed for various grades from B to WW including B 3.50 through WW 6.35 per barrel.
In Chicago August 17 cash grain prices show Wheat No 2 red quoted 90 921-2, No 2 hard 891-2. Corn No 2 yellow 801-4 411-2, Oats standard 41421-2. Timothy hay September 6.95, Clover October 18, Pork provisions no quotations, Lard 9.521-2, Ribs 12.2647.12.271-2.
Three thousand bales of American spot cotton sold at 6.50d for middling on Liverpool market day. Receipts numbered 200 bales, all American, indicating steady demand and pricing stability.
The Empire screens The House on the Fill a two reel Vitagraph feature with Rose Tapley and Teffi Johnson in leading roles. Eddie Redway stars in Joel and Fathers Second Time on Earth a good comedy. Travers Washburn Lillian Iker Wallie Van Fiora Finch Hugo Mack appear in a three reel Tuesday program. A Gentleman of Leisure a two part Essanay drama is also featured. Vitagraph Our New Stenographer is a comedy.
May Vernon at Dreamland opens its return engagement with a matinee. Tonight's bill is Brother Against Brother a melodrama packed with excitement and clean comedy. Specialties and chorus numbers to entertain. Dreamland expected to be taxed to capacity. Monday and Tuesday feature the same play with additional acts. Friday and Saturday bring the Colonial Minstrels with twenty performers in one of the largest minstrel shows yet offered.
Heavy Sunday rainfall forces the Bar ney Cavanagh and Lewis 66 team in the City League to cancel their regularly scheduled game. Officials note it is rare for wet grounds to stop a match as City Leaguers are known as mud larks and unfazed by water.
The Mobile Item notes five children born on August 17, listing Jos Morrow Henry Simmons William Talbot Robert Sullivan Ralph Veillon and Beulah Strachan ages 1 6 7 9 10 and 16. The item invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with tickets mailed. Children under 16 are asked to send full name address and birthdate to the paper two days before their birthdays.
A. L. Skinner, acting secretary of the United States Chamber of Commerce, says six directors will pass Mobile en route to a October meeting in New Orleans. They arrive October 19 at 2 30 am and stay until October 31, visiting Florida Texas Virginia and other states. They seek harbor and Mobile Bay improvements and offer any assistance from Mobile. Hi Fowlkes of Mobile named as a director.
United States President Wilson said there is no reason to doubt Japan's pledge to observe China's integrity and to restore Kiauchau after the war. Secretary Bryan and the president avoided discussing the ultimatum while confirming Japan's assurances to the powers and United States.
John M. Nielon Sr leaves for Selma and Portland to oversee cotton crops. Gaston Scott visits from Montgomery and stays at Cawthon Motel. W P Baldwin and G H Baldwin of Summerdale are in town for business and pleasure at Battle House. J H Collins and F J Collins from Paineville stay with friends. John Gardner Jr and wife from Newark NJ visit Mobile. Dr L C Arrington of Vossburg MS visits Mobile. John C O Connell, manager of The Mobile item, returns from a bay cruise.
An old trade mark announces FEBRILINE Tasteless Syrup of Quinine. It claims to be first original reliable and not cause nausea or nervousness. Suitable for adults and children who dislike ordinary Quinine. Priced at 26 cents for a 2 ounce bottle.
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