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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

8

Brooklyn Faces Fine as Leagues Clash Over Newark Forfeit

The Associated Press reports a dispute over the Newark club forfeiture and a Brooklyn loan claim of 74 000 with a 9 000 settlement after a national commission ruling. Leaders discuss a revised minor league schedule and potential rule changes for the World Series in a joint meeting.

Associated Press Y York International League Opinmon Brooklyn Nate Newark Natienal International Leagues Anderican Association Charles Jr Brooklyn National Commission Newib

Raids Reported by Deputies After Day's Actions

Riff Reported raids by deputies included names such as Fred Shaffer Royal and Charles Schriner with locations around St Louis St An streets and Commerce streets. Police conducted raids in Kelly and other nearby streets including Knox Franklin streets and Armstead street as reported by W H Holcombe Monday.

Riff Riff W. H. Holcombe Fred Shaffer Royal St. Louis St. An

Demand for a New Russian Ministry Demanded by Both Chambers

In Petrograd on December 12 Associated Press reports a united push by Duma and Imperial Council for a responsible ministry. The chambers seek not only new personnel but elimination of dark forces, amid patriotic protest against German influence and ongoing war concerns. The government awaits its next move as pleas for a responsible ministry spread.

Associated Press Petrograd London Duma Imperial Council Rodzianko Markoff

Briand Completes New French Cabinet War Committee Debates

Premier Briand announces completion of a reconstructed cabinet to appear in the Journal Officiel and says a parliamentary statement will follow. Deputy Bonnefous proposes a national defense committee of thirty deputies and forty senators to oversee military diplomatic and economic wartime affairs with weekly meetings. The chamber and senate would meet monthly for routine business and to ratify committee decisions.

Beeu Paris Briand Officiel Chamber of Deputies Georggs Bonnefous National Defense Senate Chamber

U S Manufacturing Output Reaches 24 Billion in 1914

Census Bureau reports 1914 manufacturingProducts valued at over 24 billion dollars and 8 million employed. Upcoming year studies will cover water transport religious bodies and marriage and divorce. New inquiry will examine city cartage costs as a factor in living costs.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau

Michigan Coach Yost Faces Rebuilding Next Year

All that Coach Yost of Michigan will have to do next year is to develop a new football team. Johnny Maulbetsch, the Wolverines of 1916, is through.

Yost Michigan Johnny Maulbetsch Wolverines

Y M C A Plans New Year Road Race for Boys

The Y M C A will stage a mile and a half road race for boys aged 14 to 16 on New Year’s morning. The course runs from the Y M C A three quarters of a mile to Government street and back. Entry blanks are available and prizes donated by Goldstein's Frank Stoll's and Walk-Over Shoe Store will be awarded to top finishers.

Government Street E. W. Conway Goldstein's Frank Stoll's Walk-Over

Blanche Ring Cancelled at Lyric Theater This Saturday

Lyric Theater manager M A McDermott announced Blanche Ring and her Broadway and Buttermilk production, set for Saturday December 16, have been canceled. The company was summoned back to New York on short notice and will proceed west after a stay in the metropolis. The Cherniavskys headline December 18 with the Smart Set booked for Friday matinee and evening performances.

M. A. McDermott Lyric Theater Blanche Ring Broadway Buttermilk New York Metropolis Cherniavskys

Georgia's 1917 Football Schedule Announced

Athens, Ga December 12 The 1917 Georgia football schedule announced includes Citadel Clemson Florida and North Carolina games in Athens. Auburn undecided venue on Nov 3 and Virginia in Athens on Nov 10 with Georgia Tech at Atlanta and Alabama in Birmingham on Thanksgiving Day.

Associated Press Athens University of Georgia Citadel Clemson Florida North Carolina Auburn Virginia Georgia Tech Atlanta Alabama Birmingham

Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Relief for Digestive Disorders

Chamberlain's Tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. Advertisers claim long suffering patients found permanent relief and complete cures by following directions on each bottle.

Kidney trouble warning from overindulgence in food

An ad warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and excess eating. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape lemon lithia remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys and relieve bladder issues, back pain, and nocturnal urination problems.

Berlin replies to American note on Belgian deportations

Germany’s reply argues Belgium’s pre deportation conditions required work for Belgians idleness hurt morale. It says deported workers are well treated in Germany and offers access for American diplomats to camps. It condemns Allied actions in East Prussia Alsace and Siberia as violations of humanity.

Berlin London Germany Belgium United States East Prussia Alsace Siberia

Germany Offers Jobs To Workless In Belgium War Note

The note says the German government believes the United States is misinformed about measures taken and that unemployment has risen to 1 250 000 producing an unbearable situation. It argues workless in Belgium cannot be employed in Germany and claims most arrivals are content with high wages and greater personal freedoms, with loafers forced to work.

United States Germany Belgium

German note defends Belgian relief measures under Hague law

The statement claims measures align with international law and Hague Article 43, arguing Belgium must provide work opportunities for the unemployed. It says transport lists included some noncatchers, misrepresentations by German enemies’ press caused U.S. misperception, and German relief efforts would be harmed if Belgian relief work suffered.

Belgium Germany Bissing United States Belgian Relief Commission

Dutchmen Protest Deportations At Amsterdam Mass Meeting

A large Social-Democratic Labor party gathering in Amsterdam condemned German methods in Belgium and urged protests from international socialists. Magistrate Kliegen led the speech, and Belgian delegate Camille Huysmans received a warm welcome.

Associated Press London Social-Democratic Labor Party Amsterdam Reuter Kliegen Belgium Camille Huysmans

Colored Progressive League to Celebrate in Mobile

The National Progressive League, a society of colored youths near fifty members, plans a major Mobile program featuring Benjamin Baker, founder, with speeches, orations, solos, and music by local talent. The event at State Street A M E Zion Church is set for December 24 at 3 p.m.

National Progressive League South Mississippi Mobile Benjamin Baker State Street A. M. E. Zion Church

City to ask to cut license for Gulf Coast Produce Exchange

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce ways and means committee plans to urge city commissioners to reduce the license for the Gulf Coast Produce Exchange. Manager Evan B. Davis outlined how the exchange moves city products and returns funds to Mobile businesses. The committee will pursue the matter at the next member meeting and the group looks to continued cooperation into 1917.

Evan B. Davis Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast Produce Exchange Ways and Mobile Chamber of Commerce Davis Exchange Mobile J. D Andrews Ways and Means Andrews

Millikin Players Seek Prayer Action From Big League Pitchers

Millikin University football players, credited with victory through prayer, plan to send their prayers to major league pitchers. The gesture follows local faith-led success and aims to create cross level support for the team.

Millikin University

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