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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

8

Cherniavsky Trio Delights At Lyric Concert Here

The Cherniavsky Trio under Music Lovers at the Lyric captivated an audience last night with blended tones and virtuosic playing. The pianist's Chopin etudes and the trio's responsive phrasing drew encores, with Leo Cherniavsky on violin delivering romantic yet controlled passion. The Music Lovers Association plans two more season concerts including Gabrilowitsch on January 29 and the Russian Symphony Orchestra finale conducted by Modest Altschuler.

Cherniavsky Chopin Acmost Arnf Hel Leo Mobile The Music Lovers Association Gabrilowitsch Piano Russian Symphony Orchestra Modest Altschuler

Our Little Girl Helped By Croup Remedy

Subject to frequent attacks of croup a Calpella California mother says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures with one or two doses. The remedy is pleasant safe to take and stains no narcotic.adv.

Calpella Cal

Cut in High Cost of Baseball Is Magnates Plan

The American League owners opened their annual meeting in Chicago with proposals to cut expenses including player salaries. Commissioner Johnson urged a more economical approach, while some leaders favored league wide salary reductions. Discussion covered a new players contract with a liability clause, restrictions on star players writing reviews, and posting NL scores on AL boards.

Associated Press Chicago Johnson

League committee to seek draft rule elimination and minor league board

A commission led by Thomas J. Hickey and President Baum will ask the National League to remove the draft rule and create a new board for minor league matters. Before the magnates meeting, league directors awarded the 1916 pennant to the Boston club and announced no opposition to selling the club to Hugh J. Ward and H. H. Frazee of New York.

Thomas J. Hickey American Association Baum Pacific Coast League International National League Boston Hugh J. Ward H. H. Frazee New York

Boston Club Manager Carrigan Uncertain for Next Season

Reports say William Carrigan’s future with Boston is unclear as Frazee hints a return is possible if Atsnaney persuades him. Frazee denies seeking Walter Johnson yet confirms offering $60,000 for the Washington pitcher while Lee Fohl courts Joe Wood for Cleveland.

William Carrigan Boston Carrigan West Atsnaney Walter Johnson Washington Lee Fohl Cleveland Joe Wood Frazee

Glass of Salts Aids Kidney Function In Home Remedy

A vintage health ad promotes Jad Salts as a kidney flushing remedy. It claims drinking four ounces of rad salts daily with water before breakfast cleanses kidneys, reduces urinary irritation, and prevents bladder weakness. The text touts the acid from grapes and Temon juice with lithia as key ingredients.

Barn Fire Destroys Frame Barn on Hannon Avenue

Police report a frame barn behind T A Young's home on Hannon avenue was totally destroyed by fire at 1 35 am Thursday. Insurance covers the loss. A second two story building at Our Alley and Palmetto streets suffered heavy damage from a fire about the same time. Origin of both blazes unknown and an alarm from Box 26 drew Companies 3 5 7 and 9. The property is owned by the estate of John Malone.

McCarron and Gabriel T. A. Young Hannon Avenue Hunter Street Our Alley Palmetto Streets John Malone

Wanted: Fred Peters by Opelika Sheriff for Forgery

Chief of Police G M Van Liew says Sheriff John L Moon of Opelika Alabama sent a wire seeking Fred Peters alias Fred Peterson on forgery and jail breaking charges. Peters was arrested in Mobile for passing bad checks and escaped from county road work. He later returned to Mobile and continued forging checks.

G. M. van Liew John L. Moon Opelika Lee County Ala Fred Peters Fred Peterson Peters P. W. Tompkins van Liew Mobile

Grace Teiper's Mind Is Blank On The Tragedy

Grace Teiper sister of John E Teiper testifies her memory ends while washing dishes after a party. She notes no recollection from that moment until she woke in a Buffalo hospital two weeks later, as testimony in the murder case nears its end.

Associated Press Buffalo N. Y John E. Teiper Grace Teiper Miss Teiper

All-Age Stake At Letohatchie Course

The Southern Field Trials Club ran the first nine braces of the all-age stake at Letohatchie Alabama with birds scarce in the morning and plentiful in the afternoon. John Proctor's Sister stood out by finding three bevy coveys and running a wide race. The first series ends Thursday and the second series, the stake final, on Friday.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Southern Field Trials Club Letohatchie John Proctor

Pitcher Disposition Hint Not Pursued

The remark suggests the speaker indicated indifference toward disposing of the pitcher, implying no action would be taken to remove or punish him.

Magnates of National League Plan Cuts and Rule Revisions

The National League magnates in New York resume talks with plans to extend the world series to nine games if the American League agrees. A new players contract faces possible protests from the Players' Fraternity, including a minor league salary clause when major leaguers return to the minors. Clubs are ready to adopt salary retrenchment to curb postwar player pay.

New York National League National Commission Federal League

Not Quite Down and Out

Many men feel down and out though years of service remain. Stomach trouble saps strength and energy and makes one lose heart. Try Chamb Tablets to restore vitality and health.

Ike

Arrival of Tank Steamer Clears Smash Mystery

Newport News, Va. December 14. The Powhatan collision mystery was cleared when the British tanker Telena arrived and sailed to the shipyard for repairs. The Powhatan was beached after heavy damage and four Mess attendants aboard the Powhatan were injured by falling beams from the Telena impact.

Newport News Chesapeake Bay Powhatan

Collision probe into Powhatan Telena crash in Chesapeake Bay

Federal steamboat inspectors began an inquiry into the Powhatan and Telena collision last night. They visited the Powhatan on a bar five miles from Old Point Comfort and will later question officers from both ships to determine responsibility. Four injured stewards were treated at Solace in Hampton Roads, while fourteen Powhatan passengers were brought to shore by Yamacraw. Captain Chase and crew remained aboard the liner, which posed no immediate danger.

Norfolk Chesapeake Bay Old Point Comfort Coast Guard Solace Hampton Roads Chase

U S Cotton Mills Use More Cotton in November

The census bureau reports U S cotton manufactured in November reached 684 082 running bales up from 514 743 a year earlier. Four month totals rose to 2 227 375 bales from 1 978 635 last year with higher exports and broader on hand stocks across consuming establishments and storage.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau Today

Collision In Atlantic Waves Strikes Powhatan Carrier

Captain Chase reported Telena struck the Powhatan forward of amidships ripping a fifty by fifteen foot hole below the water line. Telena anchored Powhatan beached to avoid sinking. Destroyers passenger steamers and Yamacraw answered calls and aided. Wreckers prepared to raise the Powhatan amid choppy seas and high winds with a clear night and no explanation given.

Chase

Wilson to Send Message to Rail and Water Conference

President Wilson will send a message to the Central States Conference on Rail and Water Transportation meeting in Evansville today. The conference invites businessmen to hear all sides of the transportation issue.

Wilson Associated Press Evansville Ind Central States Conference On Rail and Water Transportation

Has scalp trouble made you bald

I noticed an itching sensation on my scalp and red pimples that itched badly. I scratched them, they festered, and my hair began to fall out in bunches. After trying various remedies a free sample of Cuticura Soap Ointment stopped the itching and the symptom subsided.

Fears For Overdue Barkentine John Palmer

Fears are entertained for the safety of the barkentine John Palmer 1080 Martin which sailed from Port Arthur Texas August 17 for Genoa Italy with a cargo of lumber. The vessel should have made the passage in seventy days and is now overdue about forty days. She is first in this city by Captain J M Ott.

John Palmer Martin Port Arthur Texas Genoa Italy J. M.ott

Delivery Costs Take About Eight Percent Of Retail Prices

Washington government survey shows local distribution expenses contribute roughly 8 percent to the cost of living in the capital. The census bureau report released yesterday analyzes how delivery costs factor into consumer prices.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau

Prohibition for Whole of France Decided

Paris December 14. Total prohibition of consumption of whiskies brandies and liquors has been decided by the government. Premier Briand declares the government will seek decrees on questions of national defense and war time needs including the suppression of alcohol. The remark was greeted with applause.

Paris France Official Briand Chamber of Deputies Mayeras

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