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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

5

Hughes Promises Efficient Army and Navy Leadership

In ShaTree Washoe state Hughes criticized the administration's preparedness policy and warned the navy is undermanned and undersupplied. He pledged that if elected he would ensure competent, efficient leadership for both the army and navy and stressed readiness for every emergency. He criticized the current approach as late and inadequate.

Daniels Baker Wilson shaTree Washoe Itate Bae Hughes Navy Army A&a Mr. Hughes Navy Department

English Author Becomes Legal German Citizen

Houston Stewart Chamberlain born in England becomes a German citizen after applying for naturalization in April. Longtime Bayreuth resident and son in law of Cosima Wagner, he is linked to the Wagner circle. His father was a British rear admiral and his wife Eva’s parentage was disputed by Cosima Wagner.

Augsburg Bavaria Berlin London Louston Stewart Chamberlain Frau Cosima Wagner Chamberlain Bayreuth Houston Stewart Chamberlain Martied Eva Richard Wagner Mrs. Chamberlain Hans von Buelow

Old Hart sel le Fire Destroys Hartselle Business District

A major blaze in Hartselle Alabama wiped out the old business section. The fire started in a livery stable owned by William Summers and destroyed the stable freight depot Corsbie warehouse and ten other structures. Loss estimated at 25000 with no waterworks or fire protection in town.

Associated Press Decatur Ala Hartselle Here William Summers Louisville and Nashville Corsbie

Mississippi Guardsmen to be sent to Del Rio

Nashville Tenn August 17 The adjutant general’s office received a telegram from General Funston directing the artillery and field hospital of the Virginia National Guard to Fort Sam Houston and other units to the Brownsville district. It also orders two Tennessee infantry regiments to Fort Clark Texas and other Tennessee units to El Paso. The Mississippi Infantry was to be sent to Del Rio Texas.

Associated Press Nashville, Tenn Adjutant General's Department of the East

Hughes Starts 35 Hour Ride to San Francisco

Portland dispatch reports Charles E. Hughes began a 35 hour journey to San Francisco from Portland with few breaks for rear platform addresses. His voice, once hoarse during earlier days of the western trip, has again become troublesome.

Associated Press Portland Ore Charles E. Hughes San Francisco Hughes

German steamer Weser sunk by submarine reported

London Aug 17. The Weser of Hamburg at 1,628 tons gross was sunk by a submarine about a fortnight ago. The crew were saved, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.

Associated Press London Weser Hamburg Copenhagen

Dysentery Remedy Help Cited By Alabama Parent

A Carbon Hill family credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving their four year old son's life after a severe dysentery attack. The ad notes the product is obtainable everywhere.

Alabama Tery Chamberlain Wm. H. Stribling Carbon Hill Ala

Listerine and Pond's Extract Prices from Advert

Listing of old price points shows Listerine at 19c for 25c and 30c for 50c or 68c for $1.00 bottle. Dioxogen advertised at 25c per bottle after previously $1.00. Pond's Extract offered at 50c per bottle with an unclear note about BBC.

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