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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
2
In a Reichstag address von Bethmann Hollweg outlined wartime moves. He stated Germany and its allies had proposed peace negotiations to the hostile powers and cited Romania's entry as part of the broader eastern operations. He claimed the Somme offensive aimed to break enemy lines and advance German positions.
Dr J J Caldwell notes migraine does not shorten life but remains incurable. The text warns sufferers endure repeated attacks unless preventive diet and early treatment with two kamma tablets at first symptoms, then one tablet every two hours, can shorten and relieve pain.
An old fashioned spelling bee and meeting of the Illinois club convene at the Cawthon hotel at 8 pm with unregistered residents urged to attend. Notables include Captain Thomas Barry of the Peerless now residing in Houston, Mr S L Graves and wife visiting Mobile, and Rev Dr John W Phillips representing Mobile and south Alabama.
The chancellor states the western front remains secure and reinforced despite renewed Italian pressure and the Romanian campaign. He praises German forces for holding Bucharest and advancing into western Wallachia, with reserves and preparations cited as key to stability.
The Item reports a strong push from candidates aiming for first place with many signing up ten to twenty five subscriptions daily. Readers are urged to renew or extend subscriptions via the Free Christmas Gift Distribution, choosing a candidate by phone to cast a vote.
The Echo Belge reports sixteen dead and several wounded during a riot at Tourcoing as 360 civilians were deported by German forces. A German soldier struck a man with a rifle butt for not moving quickly, sparking unrest that drew a cavalry charge and led to fifty arrests.
A cable from Carton de Wiart Belgium's justice minister reports the deportation situation for Belgians worsens while Belgians seek refuge in America under President Wilson. The Havre dated dispatch was released as a Carnegie Hall protest is organized to oppose the Belgian enslavement.
The chancellor declares that what was thought impossible is now real with military advances and secure economic foundations. He notes grain, victuals, oil, and goods captured in Romania and ships moving for transport. Submarine success and famine fear turn against the enemy as the nation remains steadfast.
Washington reports that Germany and its allies may enter peace negotiations. President Wilson was informed via secretary Tumulty who withheld comment until the Entente reaction is known. The State Department will forward official dispatches to Entente partners and decide on any US commentary based on the proposal’s likely negotiable terms.
The chancellor said Germany’s propositions aim to guarantee existence, honor, and liberty of evolution for the four allied powers. He added the reichstag by the national auxiliary war service law helped build a new offensive and defensive bulwark as the nation stands at work behind the fighting army for the common aim.
The New York market opened in chaos as the peace proposal from Central allies was released. Prices dropped sharply with Bethlehem Steel down about 26 points and munition and equipment groups sliding 3 to 6 points. rails stayed steadier with modest recoveries in the afternoon.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic. It highlights the tonic components qunine and iron and lists a price of 68 cents.
Dr. Thomas B Cullen of Baltimore, president of the Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association, declared after the war in Europe showed American superiority in surgery and nursing. He spoke at the group’s annual meeting in White Sulphur Springs W Va where progress in cancer treatment and radium use was outlined.
Charitable residents of Mobile saved the bodies of two women from the potter's field. The 17 year old Elma Howard died at City Hospital and her funeral was held in Roche Burke parlors with interment at Catholic Cemetery. An appeal for decent burial spurred numerous donations and calls.
In a brisk session investors moved more than 1,000,000 shares by midday amid uncertain guidance. Traders watched volume spike and prices swing as markets digested sparse ad vice.
The announcement of German peace proposals halted the cotton market drop in New York today. May contracts rose from 18.18 to 18.50, about $3.50 per bale above yesterday's low, as fears of restricted exports via submarine activity lingered and kept the tone nervous.
Chicago traders reacted to news of German and ally peace proposals as wheat prices tumbled on the Board of Trade. May wheat fell to 1.66 1 2, then recovered to about 1.68 1 4 after an initial dramatic drop from 1.75 1 8.
An advertisement extols Pinex cough syrup as a fast, dependable healer for throat and chest colds. It claims relief within 24 hours, soothing membranes and loosening phlegm, suitable for bronchitis hoarseness croup and asthma with a family size bottle sold by The A Co Wayne Ind
Promises permanent relief from constipation with Shivar Mineral Water. Money back guarantee. Tastes fine and inexpensive. Mobile distributors deliver widely via Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Phone them.
An expert testifies many city water debts are lost while a dispute over suspending Recorder’s sentences arises. The council endorses a stricter junk dealer ordinance and demands debt collection, with fines and cases tied to the meat and milk inspection department. The Mobile officials debate authority and cash-basis reforms.
A telegram to the Alvarado Mining and Milling Co confirms the killing of Howard Gray Weeks at Parral by Villa forces. It also notes a Frenchman, Alexander Ricault, killed by federal troops while occupying public offices in Parral. cash totals in banks for April 1 to August 1, 1916, are referenced.
Granulated sugar priced at 13 pounds for 1.00 with other groceries totaling 1.00. Garlic sold by the pound as best quality. Extra lifted peas in 2 can lots. Swift's Pride washing powder in 13-ounce packages priced at 20 cents.
Reece Water Glasses in Xmas box six per box five and a half cents each. Flower Pots range from six to eight inches priced from six to fifteen cents. Gold coffee cup and saucer fifteen cents. Syrup pitchers scarce value. Fancy mirrors special eighty five cents. Percolator tops ten cents. White Stop Jars thirty cents.
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