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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
2
Congressman Oscar L Gray pushes to bring naval exhibits and coastal defense displays to the Gulf Coast Fair in Mobile. He and L Bixler back submarine demonstrations and a marching band with a machine gun exhibit to attract visitors during the coming fair week.
The probate court issued licenses for William M. Tulley to Mary Jines Percy, Josh Bryant to Gladys Orris, August Kelly to Lillie Dock, York to Alma Georgia, John Chestang to Florence Lockwood.
Deputy Sheriff Dan Petty arrested Shu gar Bates in Prichard on assault and battery. He will swear out an additional warrant charging Bates with burglary in a store in Prichard about a month ago. Will Gaines is the misdemeanor complainant.
The crew of the Dora Allison were saved at Fort Crockett after the ship drove ashore at the sea wall on a large wave. Captain Wood and seven sailors were rescued by soldiers amid dangerous surf with injuries sustained during the wreck.
Rotarians staged a lighthearted stunt during a Thursday luncheon as Chief of Police Cren shaw Detective Burch and Officer Chandler halted the meeting for alleged prohibition violations. A martini appeared at each seat but police found the beverages were cold tea with an olive, and warned members to appear in recorder's court next morning.
The weather page notes partial clouds and cooling breezes in Mobile with a high around 86 and scattered rain. It compares regional temps, cites a 48 mph St Louis wind, and recalls a playful anecdote about a girl at a ballgame, ending with partial cloud cover expected for Saturday.
A lively Black party at Dixie Park in Mobile turns tense as Mamie Sanders and Mamie Brown clash after a dance. A stabbing and slicing incident leads to police action and a dramatic courtroom note on social rivalries.
A heavy woman and Vitalitas demonstrator discuss dramatic weight shifts after using Vitalitas. She reports losing 26 pounds in three weeks while her husband gains weight, claiming the remedy cures stomach trouble and general derangements in organs. Advertisement urges investigation at Sutton's drug store.
August 7 1915 notice states attorneys Harry T. Smith and William G. Caffey have established offices in rooms 716 722 of the National City Bank Building.
The funeral for Mrs. Maggie B Covington was held Tuesday at 4 PM from 366 South Hamilton Street. Very Rev Gardiner Cy Tucker of St Johns Episcopal Church officiated and interment followed at Magnolia cemetery with floral tributes. The burial of nine month old Walter Pittman, son of Patrolman W H Pittman and Mrs Sallie Pittman, was held yesterday at 5:30 PM from 412 South Lawrence Street. Rev Pond led the service and burial was at Magnolia cemetery.
Nadie Stuart Howell filed habeas corpus against Henry Hudson Howell seeking custody of Thomas Edward Howell, a minor under fourteen, alleging unlawful detention and cruel treatment. The hearing before Judge O J Semmes was postponed to August 25 due to witness absences.
The schooner M. A. Achorn was abandoned during the gulf hurricane but towed into Key West and later reached Galveston. The crew were picked up by the steamer El Siglo and reported all hands safe and well supplied. The Doris and the Blueena are mentioned with uncertain status. the American of United Fruit sits in harbor awaiting owners and possible repairs.
George McHenry pleaded guilty to conspiracy and felonious assault in a case involving an attempt on the life of T. Franklin, the son in law of the case dealer. The incident occurred in Pittsburgh and connects to a broader scheme.
The revenue cutter Tallapoosa is due August 26. Customs officials will transfer the former cutter Winona to W M Evans’ purchaser after final payment is acknowledged. A reception for the Tallapoosa crew is expected, as the new boat was built for port use and enlisted by a Mobile girl.
W. J. Moloney of Central Iron Works Holt Alabama is in Mobile arranging pig iron and iron pipe shipments through the Mallory Line to New York and Eastern markets. He expects growing freight from Tuscaloosa and predicts river trade between Mobile and Tuscaloosa to rise sharply in September with limited steamer space.
H A De Young identified as U S artillery deserter from Fort Morgan Alabama was picked up in Bienville Square by Detective Noah Harris and turned over to Fort Morgan officers. He was taken to the fort on the quartermaster steamer R H Jackson for a court martial.
William Henry Pickens sues for divorce from Johnnie O R Pickens on statutory grounds. they wed in this city on September 26 1911. James R Williams files for divorce from Flora Williams on voluntary abandonment after nineteen years of marriage and separation since August 1 1913.
A thief robbed the Rolston Hotel safe at Coden Alabama of 70 dollars during the day while owner John E. Rolston was away from the office. A deputy has been assigned to investigate and there are no clues yet.
Uniontown mayor D P Coleman visits Mobile while Joseph Espalia Jr heads to Montgomery to work on general interest legislation. J A McFarland Mobile & Ohio agent was in Mobile on a short business trip and returned to St Louis. Garland Tobin, Missouri Pacific district agent from Birmingham, toured railroad offices Thursday.
Transfers record in probate court show Joseph Roberts to Thomas Dennis with lots in Dauphin Heights, price $500. William N. Owen to Julia Rich sega for lot 2 in Dunlap tract, $500. Annie G. Bowden to William Vizard, Magnolia cemetery lot 3, $85. O Vickers to St. Louis Alabama Land Company for multiple NW quarter sections, price $1. Frank L. Tapia to Alberta Tapia for house and lot at Broad and Palmetto, $1 and other consideration. Toulmin tract lots 4–7 for $1 and other consideration. Jefferson and Palmetto lot for $1 and other consideration.
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