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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
3
The Memphis wreck at San Domingo City leaves one enlisted man dead and many injured. A steam main burst adds to the toll while several missing are believed drowned. Admiral Pond reports all hands removed and the ship a total loss.
The Memphis ran aground after a sudden storm. Captain Beach was last to leave as steam remained up but main lines burst. Crew reports indicate two officers injured, five seriously hurt, sixty seven slightly injured, and several missing likely drowned. Navy reports promise a full muster and loss inquiry. Potomac and Castine vessels dispatched with uncertain statuses.
The U S cruiser Memphis remains wedged on rocks in Santo Domingo outer harbor as a boiler room explosion injures many and threatens heavy loss of life. Rear Admiral Pond was ashore during the incident as conditions worsen and no word comes on the gunboat Castine.
The nine battleships of the reserve fleet under Rear Admiral Helm left Hampton Roads for Tangier Sound to conduct target practice. The ships include Rhode Island flagship and others: Kentucky Virginia Louisiana Kearsarge Maine Illinois Alabama and New Jersey.
An old cautionary health ad links kidney pain stomach discomfort and joint creaks to serious diseases. It urges readers to assess symptoms promptly and use GOLD MEDAL HAARLEM OIL Capsules sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Beware of substitutes and choose the pure imported Haarlem Oil.
Washington August 30. A committee of railroad presidents issued a statement refusing to accept an eight hour day without fair arbitration. They propose a settlement basis including an eight hour schedule with cost accounting, a commission to study and report, and continued negotiations under arbitration findings.
The statement argues the labor demands aim at a large wage increase rather than hours or methods, warning of vast costs to railroads and the public. It emphasizes trusteeship for the public and investors, urging fair arbitration amid concerns over eight hour day and overtime costs.
Mr. L. C. Irvine appeared before the investigative committee of the Chamber of Commerce at a Tuesday afternoon meeting. Chairman W. E. P. Wilson presided with eight members present as Irvine, president of the Demonstration Plantation Creamery, presented official bulletins on creameries.
San Antonio Texas August 30 The rush of cotton to market amid high prices and a threatened railroad strike has created a car shortage in southwestern Texas Officials estimate ten thousand cars are needed to move the crop Planters report labor shortages with over fifteen thousand Mexican workers already employed and more needed.
Detectives tracked a bag from New Orleans to Mobile containing 600 heroin tablets and morphine. They arrested Vance and extra suspects including Wilbur Allen and Boise McDonnell, with a woman linked to the case, and all were arraigned with future transfer to federal prosecutors.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee announced hearings on railroad legislation starting at 9 tomorrow. Railroad managers, union officials and shipper representatives will testify for three hours each as three draft bills are considered. One seeks an eight hour day with a wage panel, another improves arbitration under the Newlands Act, and the third envisions government operation of railroads for military needs.
Reports from across the country say railroads are declaring embargoes on perishables and refusing freight with assurances of timely delivery. Passenger travel is discouraged past 7 a.m. Monday as a general strike risk grows. Leaders plan another meeting after a Capitol conference between the president and congressional leaders. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee will handle strike legislation first.
Brotherhood heads insisted after a conference with Secretary Wilson that they had not been asked by the president or any official to postpone the strike and that only a satisfactory settlement of their demands could prevent a walkout.
The Altruistic Club shows moving pictures each Wednesday night to benefit the Duncan Free Reading Room with admission at 5 and 10 cents. Visitors include Mrs. Annie Gradell and sons from Birmingham Alabama after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Raney. Hugh McCullen and Frank Grace from Macon Mississippi visit Mose Farmer. James McDonough left for Atlanta on business. The stork brought a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Al Gilbert. FE C Rendell Marion Wise and Diehl visited the shops Monday to inspect the car situation.
Allan Hood, soliciting agent of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad, with headquarters in St. Louis, has returned to his business after visiting his parents in Mobile. Mr. Harry Partridge accompanied him back to St. Louis on a business trip. Mrs. W F Tucker arrives in Mobile to visit her brother, Firman Hurtel, ill at City Hospital.
The Hocking Valley railroad will impose an embargo on all perish able freight late today or tomorrow, announced from Columbus offices. In Spring Lake New York Mrs W G McAdoo daughter of the President, stricken with typhoid fever, is reported to be improving rapidly by her physician.
Ter and Bessie Lee left Sunday for Iuka Springs Mississippi to spend several weeks. After work Monday R E L Rhodes fished Eight mile creek and caught a 6 12 pound trout. Mrs Carrie Pooley left Tuesday for Meridian Mississippi to join Mr Pooley. Eva Whigham of Milky Alabama visits her brothers John and Nathan Whigham at Bright Mile. Mrs Frank Barry senior and daughter Mrs Robert Thompson and Loretta visit at Fairhope. Ethel Rhodes goes to Chattanooga Tennessee to visit relatives. Alma Sumerall returns from Pass Christian Mississippi. N Boykin returns home in Waynesboro Mississippi after visiting Mr and Mrs George Boykin.
Joseph Daniels secretary of the navy spoke in Belfast Maine asserting Progressive party members owe Wilson support for carrying their 1912 platform. He argued Wilson fulfilled reform pledges, contrasted with Democratic promises, and criticized Penrose and Crane backers as party opponents.
The copy lauds Sweet Dreams as a tireless guardian of Dixie's sleep. It promotes Sweet Dreams as the great double strength mosquito remedy, claiming faithfulness, efficiency, and wide availability at a quarter a bottle in every store and town.
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