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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1916
Page
5
Paris dispatch reports Premier Trepoff’s duma speech as a strong repudiation of German peace intrigues. The Matin views Trepoff’s remarks as a crushing answer to any eastern settlement and counters Bethmann-Hollweg’s softened stance toward Russia.
In Petrograd the Duma's Saturday session featured obstruction by extreme left members threatening Trepoff's declaration, plus news that the Allies accept Russia's claim to Constantinople and the sensational speech by Vladimir Purishkevich. The event marked a clear rise in Duma opposition and amplified calls for government change.
Mikhail Purishkevich denounces the government and accuses a German influenced faction of sapping patriotism and military vigor. He cites mismanagement in the economy and alleges resources were diverted for personal use during critical times. He notes his extreme conservative alignment has limited support for opposing the cabinet. He blames German parties for internal chaos and warns against rumors of peace harming national resolve.
Mobile Council 66 Knights of Columbus awarded a car at last week’s carnival. Richard King, pharmacist at Albright & Wood on St Francis and Royal, won the prize. Miss Margaret Inez Phelan named the most popular lady. Ida Donahue runner up. Daisy Delmas of Pascagoula third.
A veteran uplifter opens by targeting others, provoking sharp rebuttals and public debate in Albany. The remark signals ongoing tension between figures within local circles and draws attention to professional standards and conduct.
Fuss in Boots Junior and Tom Thumb visit a red schoolhouse where a lamb causes chaos in a playful scene. The pair laughs as the lamb chases the teacher, knocking over a stool while the class reacts with giggles and shouts.
Several hundred Mobilians and clergy gathered Sunday at 9 30 for the dedication of St Francis Xavier’s Catholic church recently rebuilt. The Romanesque structure seats 400 and features a strong foundation with a Toulminville choir and Knights of Columbus escorts aiding Bishop Ward Allen and other clergy.
Uniontown physicians announced Frank Galvin of Indianapolis, an automobile racer, would recover though still unconscious after his car left the track and struck the press stand Saturday. The crash killed Hughie Hughes and Gaston Weigle, Galvin's mechanician.
Gulfport Mississippi December 4 Special reports the Mississippi Centennial Exposition opening December 10 1917 may be the Souths shop window as states counties and municipalities prepare large exhibits or buildings Mobile County Alabama and Louisiana counties lead regional participation while interest extends from the North West and foreign countries seeking details about plans for the big event.
The Business Men's Athletic Club hosts a boxing card at Temperance hall featuring Peter Shaughnessy the Oklahoma Bear Cat against Kid Carter of New Orleans in a six round bout. The program includes two preliminaries and starts at 8 30 p m. Memberships are sold at the cigar stand under Temperance hall and at Albright Wood's drug store at Royal and St Francis streets.
Washington December 4 The Supreme Court was formally asked to expedite hearing in the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad case over the Adamson act. A motion signed by railroad counsel and government lawyers seeks a hearing as early as possible with December 18 preferred and argues for a decision before January 1. The filing notes a prior ruling by Judge Hook that the act is unconstitutional and cites a stipulation to protect railroad employees and expedite the test case.
B Atkins, a traveling man, faced the recorder on a reckless driving charge. The case was continued until December 16. Police say he drove north on Royal street near midnight Sunday and crashed into a car in front of Adam Glass' store, damaging both vehicles. Earlier in September he was badly injured in a collision with a streetcar at Government and Claiborne streets.
Mr. Upshaw known as the Georgia Cyclone delivers a humorous talk on John and His Hat at the Harte auditorium in the Y M C A. The advance notice promises one of the most entertaining lectures of recent years and earned laughter from past audiences.
Report from Tampico to Laredo states sixty Carranza soldiers were killed last Thursday in a clash with Legalistas between Tampico and San Luis Potosi. Passenger accounts say casualties among Legalistas are unconfirmed and other details remain unclear.
A special meeting of the Police Relief Association chose Detective F. P. Jack Newbern to fill the vacancy created by Gus A. Phillips resignation. The plain clothes officer’s election as president was met with applause from members.
John P. White, international president of the United Mine Workers of America, urged eight local unions in Christopher Ill to back a seven hour day. He argued further reduction in daily hours is needed to protect the economic and social welfare of the union members.
The Alabama Sunday School Association issued a call for the first Alabama Come-to-Sunday-School Day. Originated in Kentucky as a statewide interdenominational movement, it invites all denominations to participate for broad publicity and strong public interest.
Hugh Ward says after buying the Boston American League club with Harry Frazee he will take two major league teams to Europe once the war ends. He proposes sending a Boston team overseas as soon as the season closes, claiming the cost would be less than a New York to San Francisco trip.
Hunters returning from bays rivers and creeks above Mobile report good results. One hunter brought back the limit in ducks plus trout and a deer. Many boats returned loaded with various birds and fish on Sunday and Monday.
In San Francisco on December 4 the second U.S. bid to convict six defendants in Oregon land fraud cases ended with a hung jury. The federal court discharged jurors after failure to agree in three counts, while three verdicts were reported late last night involving W. G. O. of Los Angeles, a real estate figure.
Montgomery Ala Special report says the bank amendment passed despite not receiving four-fifths votes after recorded all votes, and was legally adopted per the attorney general. A San Francisco attorney and a Los Angeles real estate man were found not guilty in separate mail fraud cases.
Advertises a free medical consultation service by Swift Specific Company of Atlanta. Promotes 8. S. 8 blood tonic for blood diseases and urges sick individuals to write to the Medical Department for diagnosis and guidance. Claims personal attention and no cost, with product available nationwide.
Police report a team of horses attached to a Star Company wagon ran away early Monday and collided with Frank Jones and Tony Chevalier wagons in front of the Southern Market on Royal Street. Tony Chevalier was thrown to the pavement and injured on the left side.
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