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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
3
A Berlin naval officer who commanded a super Zeppelin in a raid on England says larger Zeppelins now resist anti aircraft shell fire better. He notes British search lights have improved and raids target military sites. He adds that crossing the Atlantic is feasible if weather permits and would require sailing with the wind under poor conditions.
Pearl Seigel, a white woman, is charged with assault and battery on B I Dahlberg, a Montgomery merchant. She entered the office and struck him twice with an iron bar after a dispute over an account and a confiscated talking machine.
Swiss dispatches report French have removed civil population from towns and villages behind the front in Waney Luneville Baccarat and Saint Die districts line runs roughly parallel to the Franco German border about fifty miles southwest of Verdun.
Mrs. Claude Veasey of Senatobia Mississippi was identified as the woman killed when a North Shore Milwaukee Electric car at Glencoe station was struck by a second car. Her sister Mrs Pearl Cannon, also of Senatobia, was injured and may die, doctors said.
Taunton Massachusetts girl recalls months of pain and absence from work until a neighbor advised Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Her mother bought it and within a month she felt well enough to work daily. The ad urges others with painful irregular periods to seek advice and try the remedy.
The administration revenue bill faces vigorous opposition in the Senate with Republicans planning to use it for political attack and Democrats opposing several features including wine tax and a five percent tax on net profits of munitions material makers. Senator Underwood criticizes tariff commission and higher dyestuff duties as undemocratic while Finance Chairman Simons fronts the measures aiming to raise about 205 million dollars annually from income inheritance munition liquor corporation stock and other taxes.
Recap of local social news includes visits from families in Detroit Norfolk and Mobile, a Whistler Social Dramatic Club performance of The Man From Maine with encores, July payroll checks distributed at Whistler shops, weekend trips to Gulfcrest Greenville Ala Summerdale and Shreveport. Also mentions sewing circle meeting and farm scene dialogue.
Royalist forces in Greece mobilize for the upcoming vote as King Constantine is shielded on visits to Athens. A brigade of soldiers blocks routes from his Ta toi villa to the capital while mounted police man checkpoints.
The twenty third annual convention of the National Fraternal Congress of America in Cleveland opened today. Delegates will consider extending benefits to children of members and funding for publicity campaigns by each of the eighty nine member organizations.
Puss in Boots Junior wakes to a morning race with the farmer and daughter. The daughter blinds herself with her falling bonnet, Puss wins the race to the house, the farmer finishes next, and breakfast awaits.
Rev. Guy R. Hurlbutt preached on the need for Christ union with humanity in a large interdenominational open air service at Bienville Square. The Church Federation of Mobile organized the Sunday evening gathering with a robust attendance and an excellent musical program.
Beaumont Texas August 21 An oil distillate valued around 100 000 was destroyed by a fire after a Magnolia company tank was struck by lightning The blaze threatened nearby tanks but late reports said it would be confined to the origin tank
In Chicago, Mrs. Morse Davis, widow of a Vancouver mining man who died by poisoning, tried to jump from a window at St Mary's Mission House. She was restrained and detained by police. Destitute after her husband's death, she said he had killed himself and she wished to do likewise.
Charles Kunchen aged 20 surrendered to federal authorities in Charleston West Virginia confessing he robbed the Slab Fork post office near Coburn in 1914. He said a dream of arrest prompted his decision and he walked over 100 miles through the mountains to reach the city.
A large representation of fruit growers and truckers from the region plan to attend the thirteenth annual Alabama State Horticultural Society meeting in Brewton August 30 and 31. The program, announced by President J. H. McCary, includes welcomes, officer reports, and talks on horticulture and farm integration.
Thursday August 31 will feature morning talks by Prof J J Duggar Auburn on Soil Improvement and Sanitation for the Orchardist and Tracker Dr W J Robins Auburn on Dormancy in Plants and Means of Shortening It Mr D C Turnipseed Union Springs on Progressive Horticulture Prof Earnest Walker Auburn on Work of the State Horticulturalist The Question Box will be led by Prof George E Murrell Washington DC Afternoon speakers include Prof R A Blasingame Auburn on The Gas Engine and Its Use L T Rhodes Ray Minette on Truck for Profit P K Villadsen Thirsby on Marketing Perishable Products and J A Wade Commissioner of Agriculture Montgomery on How to Deal With the Commission Man
The Chinese Six Companies urge President Wilson to block the recall of San Francisco based Chinese Consul General Shu Shan Chin. They say Secretary Wilson prompted the move due to Shu Shan Chin’s protests against immigration delays and charges of exactions at the port.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for backache and pain, claiming origin in Haarlem Holland since 1606. It urges daily use, guarantees relief, warns against fakes, and notes price and money back guarantee with the product sold by reliable druggists.
Manila reports mail removal by British authorities and partial return of cargo seized at Singapore. London says General Duff to be replaced in India by Sir Charles Monro as Mesopotamian commission opens. Mississippian doctor Alexander commits suicide amid illness. New York Lifextension Institute chief resigns to join Equitable. Lima seeks export duties on crude petroleum benzine gasoline and kerosene. Honolulu sets world swimming record by Duke Kahanamoku. Saloniki Greek troops to withdraw from 18 border villages.
The Swedish government releases a blue book detailing diplomatic talks with Britain over British mail to Russia. Britain sought to release mail and set an arbitration court after the war, but Sweden refused to expand the agreement, leading Britain to withdraw its concession and Swedish newspapers fear a rift between the two nations.
A Reuters dispatch from Copenhagen reports the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung accuses the Danish press of bias toward Germany’s enemies. It questions whether Danish coverage reflects public opinion or serves as propaganda, urging more impartial reporting.
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