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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

5

Dutch Protest on Deportations Met Cool German Reply

A Rotterdam dispatch to the Times reports Germany told the Dutch to mind their own business in reply to protest over Belgian deportations. A diplomatic discussion continues between Germany and the Netherlands. An Amsterdam dispatch notes the Dutch urged Berlin to note the painful impression in Holland from the deportations.

Germany Netherlands London Rotterdam the Times Amsterdam Berlin Holland

Puty of Spain to Enter a Protest

Madrid via Paris December 5 The Liberal argues deportations from Belgium require Spain as the first neutral power in Europe to raise her voice for the victims. It says Spain has nothing to fear from Germany and should set an example for America to join in defending right and morality.

Associated Press Madrid Paris The Liberal Belgium Spain Europe Germany America

Dutch oppose Belgian transport to Germany under Hague norm

A Hague dispatch reports Foreign Minister stating The Netherlands refuted Belgian transport to Germany as contrary to international law under The Hague convention. The Dutch government sent a written report to Germany asserting opposition to such transportation.

London Reuter Hague Germany

Barton and U M S Meet at Monroe Park Saturday

Barton Academy faces University Military School in Mobile for the interscholastic football title at Monroe Park. The annual local rivalry, long a citywide affair, draws crowds as both squads train hard. Kickoff is at 3 pm with shuttle cars every 15 minutes.

Barton Academy University Military School Monroe Park Mobile

Call Money Acrobatics Unsettle Stock Market

Call money again unsettles the stock market in New York. The opening rate was 8 1/2 percent, rose to 10 percent, then fell to 9 percent around 1 p.m. Banks continued to call loans and industrial collateral faced apparent losses, with some accepted at 25 to 33 percent below quoted market prices.

Associated Press New York

Penrose enters Force Bill to curb disenfranchisement

Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania introduces a new Force bill and amendments to the corrupt practices bill aimed at federal supervision of elections. The measures require all elections be conducted under federal supervisors appointed by U S courts with penalties for interference and a ban on military force unless needed to repel armed enemies or keep the peace at the polls.

Washington Penrose Pennsylvania Congress United States Porto Rico

Farmers urged to cut waste and living cost

Chicago, Dec. 5. Speakers at the fourth national conference on marketing and farm credits urged better business methods and generous cooperation among farmers to cut waste for their profit and consumer benefit. Delegates from 41 states discussed high living costs and favored small cooperative units that federate while actual farmers retain control.

Chicago

Malaria Cure Promises Blood Revitalization With S. S. S.

An old advertisement touts S. S. S. as a reliable blood tonic that destroys malaria germs in the blood and nourishes red blood cells. It claims quick relief from ague headaches chills and fever and invites readers to obtain the product from druggists with free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta, Ga

President Wilson urges Congress on bail bill and rail reform

President Wilson presses Congress to act on railroad regulation eight hour day provisions and enhanced mediation. He highlights the need for ICC enlargement clear rate authority and public investigation before strikes and urges wartime power to operate railroads if needed.

Wilson Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

Matters Await Action of Senate

Three matters of capital importance await the senate’s action after passage by the house of representatives. The article notes the pending bill and references prior step by the lower chamber.

Senate House of Representatives

Jurors Drawn for City Court Week of December 11

A list of jurors for the criminal side of City Court for the week starting December 11 is announced, including a long roster of regular jurors and a separate panel of special jurors for the Tom Carter murder case set for December 7. The report highlights the breadth of jurors drawn and notes the broader legal actions discussed in Congress regarding Porto Rico laws and political expenditures.

Felows Tom M. Gurganus Dennis J. Cashin Joseph A. Langan William P. Lee 0. M Otts Robert L. Simmons John H. Wienand George J. Lee Mation M. Martin Daniel Maples Thomas Cleveland George Miller Claudius Stringfellow J. Houstis King George Jackson Nathaniel D Josiah H. Osborne James T. McAdory William Morriss George W. Stringfellow Wallace J. Parham Conrad Herman Samuel McDonald John C. Pope James G. Roberts Perry Bosarge Solomon A. Sullivan Edwin T. Hendon Edward E. Posey William Eugene Brandon J. Dorman del Barco James R. Rasher Charles W. Smith Andrew J. Hatchett Jr William H. Beard John BE. Emmons James Fox John W. Cleveland John C. Haley Robert G. Moore Samuel J. Hahn Charles Sprinkle Henry ©. Farrow John J. Wilson Thomas R. Lott Richard Bettis John H. Williams J. Deas Frazier Clark F. Bride

Household Croup Remedy Cited by Calpella Parent

A Calpella California mother reports her child frequently suffering croup and praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective after one or two doses. The ad claims the product is dependable, pleasant to take and contains no narcotic.

F. O. Strong Calpella Cal

Notwithstanding the Nation's Need for Industrial Prep

The speaker urges early consideration and enactment of important industrial plans, stressing their breadth and impact on all interests and parts of the country. He expresses gratitude for bipartisan cooperation and commends the current congressional record as one of rare service and distinction.

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