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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
3
About 60 000 workers in New York clothing trades go on strike demanding eight hours work eight hours rest and eight hours to live plus a $2 weekly wage increase. The move coordinated by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America may spread to Newark and possibly Philadelphia.
A 240 acre farm near Robertsdale Alabama planted mostly to figs, formerly owned by the John Cudahy Estate, was purchased by Patrick Cudahy manager of Cudahy Bros Milwaukee. He announced the property will be developed to the fullest extent.
Claim asserts stomach liver or kidney relief from Shivar Mineral Water with a money back guarantee. Describes pleasant taste and low cost and offers delivery by Mobile Distributors of Van Antwerp Drug Corp with a phone contact.
A famine parade will be held in New Orleans on Saturday January 27 to protest high food prices. A committee announced the event after a mass meeting attended by many prominent city leaders. Paraders will be unaccompanied by bands and carry banners denouncing the cost of living.
The Petit Journal and Mafn dismiss Germany's Reichstag speech as a ploy to influence public opinion at home and neutrals abroad. They regard it as weak posturing with no serious peace terms, designed to shift blame and mask inability to win.
The article argues Germany seeks to force suffering on civilians and force a peace as conditions stay vague. It claims German talks aim to sow dissent, delay surrender, and keep coalitions intact while easing rations and pressuring Allies to accept terms after armistice shifts. It warns of a peace party forming in France Russia and England.
New York opening shows broad recovery from yesterday's lows with several major names rising. Bethlehem Steel and others such as Maxwell Motors Baldwin Locomotive Central Leather Mercantile Marine GE American Smelting Gulf States Steel post small to modest gains while United States Steel adds a fractional advance on 12,000 shares. copper prices stay weak and volume remains moderate.
Wheat traders in Chicago adopt a wait and see stance as markets open higher on hopes peace may not come soon. May wheat trading starts at 1.65 1/2 to 1.67 as the day resumes after yesterday's close.
President G. P. Newbern announced the arrangements committee for the police relief ball. Members include John H. Bressingham as chairman Lucian C. Lyte as secretary and fellow members G. P. Newbern Cliff Adams Phillip Pitroff and F. E. Helton.
James Bolton a 71 year old retired minister was shot and killed near Miami Florida. Clarence McKenna a negro shot him and was captured after being seriously wounded by return fire. McKenna allegedly killed Bolton after a dispute involving his wife and Bolton gave counsel. Reiss Mercantile Co. advertises Santa headquarter promotions.
A snatch of text notes allies with grim contempt not anger and claims indignation is beneath the speaker, describing the emotion as too crude to deserve attention. The brief excerpt reads as a provocative reflection on restraint and moral posture.
London report says there is little hope any result will come from the Central Powers peace proposal and that terms are not discussable now. An under current favors informing the world of belligerents aims. The British policy stance will be outlined in Parliament after ally consultations.
The article discusses whether the Entente should publicly share terms with the Central powers and notes potential U S President Wilson involvement. It mentions possible German political reforms and hints of official communications may shape a peace move. It ends with an unrelated promotional line about Reiss Mercantile Co. toys.
Clarence Lodge and L. Nixon were found guilty of murder in the November 4 killing of Charles Stites, captain of Vicksburg police. Jurors could not decide on punishment. life imprisonment is automatic under Mississippi law. George Borowitz was earlier convicted of first degree murder in the same case. Stites was shot during a pistol duel when he surprised three robbers at a store.
An old advertisement praises Sloan's Liniment for bumps, bruises, sprains, and rheumatic aches. It claims rapid penetration without rubbing and efficiency over plasters or ointments. It targets mothers and outdoor workers, urging a bottle for external pains.
Holiday shoppers crowd Mobile stores as Christmas nears. Less than two weeks remain to spend the $194,000 in Christmas funds, with the practical chance to complete shopping before the deadline.
The Alabama Mattress Company announces rapid reconstruction of its Centre and Lambert streets plant in Centre after a Tuesday fire destroyed the building and stock. No insurance covered the loss, and officials say the new plant will be rushed to completion.
Russian nobles elect a commission to draft a resolution on the situation in Russia. The proposal will be presented to the emperor by a deputation or by the president of the nobles association.
In New Orleans on December 13, R S Kellogg of Chicago urged lumber and sawmill groups to push agricultural development across the South. He noted vast cut-over lands offer major farming potential if improved and sold on long terms with low interest. Conference attendees include saw mill and timber men from several Southern states.
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