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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1914

Page

10

Wilson Denies Threat to Send Troops to Mexico

White House officials denied published reports that President Wilson threatened to deploy 100,000 troops into Mexico. Officials said no such threat was made while urgent messages urged harmony between Villa and Carranza. Attorney Paul Fuller was sent to Chihuahua to aid efforts but not to authorize an invasion.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Mexico Villa Carranza Carbajal White House United States Vera Cruz Mexico City Paul Fuller New York Bryan Chihuahua Fuller

Germans Start Red Cross Fund

Mobile branch of the National German American Alliance formed a Red Cross aid fund for wounded soldiers and widows and orphans. At a Tuesday meeting secretary Brunnier reported a $50 subscription from ten members. The fund, open to non members, will be sent to the German Red Cross Society.

Mobile National German-American Alliance F E. A. Brunnier St. Emanuel Street Friedman Mobile Alliance Brunnier Hexamer United States Alliance German Red Cross Society

Beech Paint and Chemical Company Fire Damage Hits Royal Street

Fire and water damaged the Beech Paint and Chemical Company offices and display rooms at 313 North Royal Street shortly before 6 pm Tuesday. The two story brick building owned by John T Bauer suffered minor damage while the fire department responded with a full crew and stationed in the Cotton District. Second floor occupants escaped injury.

Beech Paint and Chemical Company North Royal Street John T. Bauer Cotton District

Gloversville Workers Demand Higher Wages

Over six hundred glove workers in Gloversville New York presented a wage demand to manufacturers asking for higher pay and gave forty eight hours for a reply. Local labor leaders cited the rising cost of living as the reason for the demand.

Associated Press Gloversvlle N. Y

Berglin Heads Fairhope Ticket For Next Month

At a mass meeting in Fairhope citizens nominated A. O. Berglin for mayor and J. J. Murray T. B. McFarland D. S. Magnuson G. E. Perkins J. E. Gaston for council. School board nominees include E. Swift A. H. Mershon H. C. Oswalt J. A. Patterson W. H. Zepp with incumbents Oswalt Mershon Patterson.

Fairhope A. O. Berglin J. J. Murray T. B. McFarland D. S. Magnuson G. E. Perkins J. E. Gaston E. Swift A. H. Mershon H. C. Oswalt J. A. Patterson

Postmasters Face U S Court in Biloxi

The Southern District of Mississippi court met in Biloxi with Judge H C Niles for a short session. Key cases include Jesse D. Smith former Poplarville postmaster charged with embezzlement and Emily Davis former Wade postmistress charged with the same offense.

Biloxi Miss United States Court For the Southern Division Mississippi H. C.niles Kosciusko Jesse D. Smith Poplarville Emily Davis Wade Jackson County Jackson

Chamber Directors to Assemble Tuesday

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce board will hold its regular weekly meeting Tuesday night at 7:30 in chamber rooms. They expect action on the tax committee report presented by chairman E Q Norton.

Satsumas Mann Station Mobile Plantation Company W. E. Ensor P. C Theodore Alabama Mobile Chamber of Commerce E. Q. Norton

Bill to let president ban exports of food and clothing

A bill introduced by Rep Ware of Pennsylvania would authorize the president to prohibit export of foodstuffs clothing or other contraband of war by proclamation if such exports threaten higher prices for consumers. The bureau of corporations would verify facts for enforcement. Violators face a 1000 dollar fine and up to one year in prison.

Associated Press Washington Representative Ware Pennsylvania Bureau of Corporations

Eckman's Alterative Aids Lung Recovery In Wilmington Case

A Wilmington patient reports recovery from chest hemorrhage after using Eckman's Alterative. The testimonial claims lung clearing and lasting health improvement with no habit forming drugs. Sold by Braswell's drug store and other leading druggists with a small and regular size.

Eckman Wilmington Del C. A. Lippincott Lippincott’s Hckman Jas, Squires Braswell Phia

Sunday Travel Offer to Coden or Bayou La Batre

Tickets cost 5.00 for a round trip and can be obtained at the City Ticket Office located at 33 Royal Street. This excursion runs on Sunday with multiple departure times listed as 8 14 15 17 15 19 20 21 22.

Coden Bayou la Batre Royal Street

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