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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1915

Page

2

American economist warns on European debt and US recovery risks

Ailes argues European credit instability threatens American exports and home industries. He cites growing US gold reserves, bank lending, and the risk of a postwar panic if Europe cannot repay loans. He urges the United States to maintain normal operations and conserve capital for reconstruction.

GTC Milton Ez. P Jona United States Europe Crites Ameria Ailes PEC France Germany

Daniel Cur bow Weathered Storm Safe

Mrs. Danice Curbow of 268 South ox street learned by telegram that her husband Daniel Curbow, a crew member of the dredge boat Houston, survived a wreck off Texas City last Monday. She expressed gratitude to the police and friends for their support.

Danice Gurbow South Ox Street Wes Houston Teas City W. Ceonshaw W. Wilcox Galveston Police

Insurance Heirs Sought for Barton Policy in City

Chief Crenshaw reports the Aetna Life Insurance Co seeks heirs of Samuel M. Barton, policy 7% at $7,000 dated November 9, 1874. The search ties to Barton’s reported birth in Mobile and residence at Battle House. police asked to locate heirs and clarify ownership.

F. W. Crenshaw Haseen C. E. Gilbert Aetna Life Insurance Company Samuel M Barton Mobile City Samkiel M. Harton Ser Ae Wheeler’ & Hi Anal Atechine Company Battle House

Weather Man Predicts Sunshine For Sunday

An anecdotal weather note describes scattered sun and clouds with a warm tempo. Mobile logged 2.65 inches of rain recently while Jacksonville led heat at 94 degrees and Birmingham reached 84. A lawyer’s umbrella mishap sparks a mirthful aside about rain and timing.

Mobile Funny Tribe Jacksonville Montgomery New Orleans Birmingham Durango Colorado Ohio Ater

Vanishing Fowls and Night Court in Mobile Case

A bizarre tale unfolds as Alberta Roberts claims her red hen vanished leaving red feathers. Laurendine Davis is held to the juvenile court while Mobile officers handle mischief cases including a milk ordinance fine and other petty offenses.

Webber Roos Laurendine Davis Laurendine Alberta Roberts Alberta Davis Mabry Burch Crenshaw Kaington Jedge Florence Foster Church Street O'Shaughnessy Castle Crenshaw Bryan Conniff Roberts Dan Coleman J. R. Ingersoll H. B. Warren Tngersoll R. B. Brighton L. R. Pierce Brighton Southern Creamery Pierce Dr. Warren

Local Briefs Include Towboat Release and Personnel Moves

The towboat S. L. Elam was released from custody after the libel of N. D. Landers was settled. George A. Maloney, ill Mobile county agent, shows improvement and may move to his home Saturday. J. Leslie Taylor notes a Ways and Means Committee meeting at the Battle House Monday at 7 30 p m. Wilbur Hayward of Pensacola Lumber Co returns after a brief Mobile visit. Porter King receives a promotion to assistant city ticket agent in St Louis, succeeding him in Tuscaloosa. Myre Burbank announces a new bandana variant.

S. L. Elam United States D. D. Horton N. D. Landers George A. Maloney Mobile Infirmary J. Leslie Taylor Ways and Means Committee The Chamber of Commerce Battle House Wilbur Hayward Pensacola Lumber Co Pensacola Mobile Porter King Southern Railway Avenue Oisville & Nashville Tuscaloosa St. Louis Birmingham Mr. King

Hurricane toll swells across Gulf coast region

The storm’s death toll in the island area exceeds 100 with eight killed in Galveston city, five bodies on the beach, and dozens more aboard Pelican Island and dredges San Bernard and Houston. Property losses to Galveston and nearby areas range from 4 to 8 million dollars. several steamers are partially sunk or aground.

Galveston Pelican Island Galveston Island United States San Bernard Houston Texas City Hibton Harlesden Eaton Hall Wellsee Utomendl Morewitz Hawk Head el Siglo

Flood Warnings Issued for Arkansas and White Rivers

Flood warnings were issued yesterday by the weather bureau for the Arkansas River and the White River in Arkansas. Reports last night indicated rising water levels and potential impact on nearby communities.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark White Rivers Weather Bureau

Statewide Floods From Record Rains Destabilize Crops

The latest reports indicate every stream in the state is swollen after record breaking rains on Wednesday and Thursday. Crops in several sections are badly damaged, signaling widespread agricultural losses and potential relief needs.

Storms Damaged Shipping Off Biloxi Gulf Coast

Gulf coast storms over two days damaged vessels between Bay St. Louis and Pascagoula though no ships were reported lost and no seamen drowned. A gasoline launch owned by Captain Bryant Lemon was blown ashore at Biloxi with provisions ruined. Rockets seen near Ship Island caused concern but communications were severed by rough seas.

Biloxi Miss Gulf Bay St. Louis Pascagoula Bryant Lemon Gulfport Cat Island Ship Island

Suit Reveals Secret of Pianiste

When Ethel Leginska the English Pianiste sued her husband Roy Emerson Whitthorne it revealed she is married and mother of a six year old boy.

Ethel Leginska Roy Emerson Whitthorne

Charges Against Purifoy Quashed in House

In a Friday session the House dismissed impeachment charges against Purifoy after a heated debate. Confederate veterans defended Purifoy, and the final vote to settle against impeachment was cheered by his supporters.

Purifoy Marion Fred Fite Tuscal Isadore Shaare Jefferson W.C. Blackwell Henry P. Merritt Macon Riffin x Mare A. W. Greene Dallas Bart B.berlain Mobile W. Mc. Davis Walker Confederate Veterans of the House Mr. Purifoy

Tug Henderson's Crew Safe After Sinking in Channel

The Helen Henderson tug crew, sunk in the Texas City Channel during the hurricane, is reported safe. Chief engineer Thomas E. Taylor says he is badly shaken but alive after nineteen hours in the water. Walter Wren and other Mobilian crew members are also reported safe.

Henderson Helen Henderson Texas City Henderson Iron Works Thomas E. Taylor Walter Wren Frank Conley Frank Henderson Son Iron Works

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