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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
2
The American steamship Crofton Hall reported an unidentified low vessel with green and red lights 40 miles east of Cape Hatteras on approach to South America. The craft, moving south after following a Spanish-sailed vessel, fired two white lights and then disappeared as Crofton Hall offered aid.
Three one story frame houses at 200 202 and 204 Basil street were nearly destroyed by a blaze Friday around 2 50 am. The fire started at 202 Basil street in a home owned by Richard Roberson and spread to the others owned by Mary Williams and W H Larkins. Firemen and officers could not determine the cause after investigating. Alarm came from stations 75 and 53 and a n alarm from the first station.
John D. Archbold president of Standard Oil of New Jersey remains seriously ill at his Tarrytown home after a blood transfusion. A chauffeur donor was chosen after patient tests. Mrs Archbold collapsed and is under medical care. John D Rockefeller and William Rockefeller are kept informed of his condition.
Associated Press reports William Jennings Bryan said he expects to spend summers in Asheville North Carolina and build a home to be named Mount Calm next spring. He will keep Nebraska as his permanent home and split time between states near election day to stay near Washington as needed.
Invitations have been sent for December 7 at the White House to honor Vance C. McCormick, chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Attendees include Democratic campaign committee members and Progressive Associate Campaign Committee members. The dinner marks the Democratic victory.
The Allied Textile Workers of Maine representing about 60,000 cotton mill operatives voted to demand a 10 percent wage hike to take effect around mid December. Other items note: various brief national updates from Baltimore to Madrid and Utah election returns.
Thomas E. Watson, editor and author, is freed by a federal jury in Augusta Ga on four counts charging obscene matter sent through jail publications. The trial lasted from Monday to verdict at 10 42 p m with witnesses including former governors Joseph M Brown and H D McDaniel testifying to his character.
The Johnny J. Jones Exposition at Thanksgiving week draws its largest crowds of the week under Knights of Columbus auspices. Spring Hill College students, Rotarians, and a baby elephant named Satsuma Sue join the parade, signaling strong local support and hopes for continued attendance.
In Raleigh on December 1, Washington and Lee used a mix of forward passes and hard running to overpower the North Carolina Aggies 21 to 0. Blocking punts set up two touchdowns as the Generals continued their strong ground game and defense.
An early morning habit of hot water with limestone phosphate promises clearer skin and improved health by cleansing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The piece advocates internal sanitation to prevent headaches biliousness colds and general exhaustion, claiming fast, visible changes.
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