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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1914

Page

10

English Praise for Morgenthau in Constantinople Letter

Athens praises American Ambassador Henry Morgenthau for aiding the British colony during a November 1 incident in Constantinople. He warned the Turkish government, supervised the refugees’ departure, and distributed candy to children before the train left, earning thanks for his actions.

Associated Press London The Chronicle Today Athens Henry Morgenthau Constantinople Morgenthau America

Bad Teeth Declared Serious Health Problem by Dr Wiley

In Jacksonville on December 3, Dr. Harvey Wiley of Washington, D. C., told the American Public Health Association that bad teeth are among the era’s most serious health problems.

Harvey W. Wiley Associated Press Jacksonville Fla Harvey . Wiley Washington, D. C American Public Health Association

Demand on Engravers Causes U S Stamp Delay

The shortage of United States revenue stamps due to heavy demand at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving in Washington was explained by Mrs. 8. B. Hoffman deputy collector at Mobile. A limited supply will be sent locally soon and relief is expected within days.

United States Revenue BE. Hoffman Internal Revenue Mobile Bureau of Printing and Engraving Washington Harrison Mutual Burial Association South Conception Street

Chancery Court Actions Take December References

The Mobile Brewery versus Henry W French et al and multiple civil actions were presented with reports laid over to December 3 or later. Other cases include dismissal without prejudice and committee references while the Law and Equity Court transacted several judgments and transfers during Wednesday’s session.

Chancery Court Thomas H., Smith Mobile Brewery Henry W. French Louis. Gleason Sarah Sutton Hattie Stayton Gardner Dillie Padgett the Lyon Company W. P. Burgett Stephen Candler W. J. Berry I. R. Hedges

Circuit Court Dismissals In Local Cases

Alston presiding. On Wednesday basic entries show Morrisette defendants dismissed by plaintiff and Wood vs Morrisette case dismissed. Proceedings list parties including Deft tere and Co. and Mobile in separate dismissals.

Circuit Court Alston Basi‘wen G. M. P Ve Morrisette Tere & Co Togéntrant Tewood Mobile

Serbia Situation Declared Critical Amid Withdrawals

From Sofia a Reuters report states Servia's situation is critical as the Servian army withdraws from Belgrade and telegraphic lines between Belgrade and Nish are interrupted.

Servia Associated Press London Sofia Bulgaria Reuter Belgrade Nish

Emperor Nicholas Visits Theatre of War in Poland

Petrograd reports Emperor Nicholas arrived at the theatre of war in Poland per an official announcement.

Petrograd Nicholas Poland

Explosion at Bradford chemical works kills six workers

A large stock of lyddite exploded at a Bradford area chemical works injuring many and killing six men. The blast shattered hundreds of windows in Bradford and surrounding villages causing widespread alarm as residents feared an invading German attack.

Bradford Eng

State Tax Commission to Hear Jefferson County Cases

John S. Mooring chairman of the state tax commission leaves Montgomery for Birmingham to join Judge A A Evans and H P White for a day of tax case hearings in Jefferson County. Evans and White have been settling tax matters in Marion county.

State Tax Commission Jefferson County Montgomery Ala John S. Mooring Birmingham A. A. Evans H. P. White Evans

Marriage market not affected by war revenue bill

Fort Smith Arkansas reports show towns delaying marriage licenses as clerks demand revenue stamps under the war tax. In Chicago many who used licenses since November seek guidance from the Internal Revenue Service indicating stamps are only needed for certified copies in divorce or proof proceedings.

Associated Press Fort Smith Ark Arkansas Chicago Internal Revenue Office Julius Smietanka Internal Revénue

Notable Visitors Stay at Mobile Hotels

Washington resident Peesnvals R. K. Lee arrives in Mobile and stays at the Battle House. Chicago guests Mrs. CC Breed and Mr. and Mrs. Suders visit several days at the Battle House. Rube Davol, recently from Columbus, Ga., returns to his hotel career in Columbus after a three week vacation. Gulfport manager James Lynch visits Mobile and stays at the Cawthon. Mrs. M. H. Widing and Mrs. E. A. Parker with son tour Mobile visiting friends, also at Battle House. President W. F. Owen of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad departs for inspection between Mobile and Middleton, Tenn.

R. K. Lee Washington, D. C City The Battle House Rube Davol Columbus James Lynch Great Southern Hotel Gulfport Miss Cawthon Hotel E. A. Parker Carlisle, Pa W. F. Owen New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company Mobile Middleton, Tenn

Belgian Premier’s Son Reported Killed in Battle

Telegraphed dispatch from Amsterdam via Reuter reports one son of Belgian premier M. De Broqueville killed in action and rumors say a second son also lost in battle.

Associated Press London Amsterdam Reuter M. de Broqueville

Elamville Wiped Out by Fire in Barbour County

Elamville in Barbour County was practically wiped out by a fire on Wednesday. The blaze caused damages estimated at $30,000 and left the southern Alabama settlement in ruins.

Elamville Eufaula Ala Barbour County

Congressman Candler To Visit Mobile This Week

Congressman Candler from Mississippi's First district will visit Mobile late this week as guest of Port Collector Percy W. Maer. He is an active supporter of river improvement projects in Mississippi.

Congressman Candler Mississippi Mobile Percy W. Maer Candler

Fireman Injured After Fall From Crichton Car

A report to the police says William Randolph of Montgomery a fireman for the Louisville and Nashville railroad was thrown from a Crichton streetcar at Spring Hill and Kentucky avenues and severely injured. He was taken to the city hospital.

William Randolph Montgomery Louisville and Nashville Railroad Crichton Spring Hill Kentucky Avenues

Colonists Drew Lots for Mates in Michigan Colony Case

Augusta Holliday, 20, seeks divorce from Allen Holliday alleging the House of David colony near Benton Harbor forced arranged marriages by lottery. She says more than 40 couples were chosen as mates under Benjamin Prunell’s rule after initially forbidding marriage. Matches were decided by slips bearing couples’ names, with no regard to affection.

Kalamazoo House of David Benton Harbor Mich Augusta E. Holliday Allen Holliday Michigan Benjamin Prunell Prunell

Cure Promises From Cuticura Remedies

Mrs. Ella A. Hunter of Terry Mississippi describes relief from a widespread itchy facial eruption using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After a month the trouble cleared completely. Sample offers and price details for Cuticura products accompany the testimonial.

Terry Ella A. Hunter

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