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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
5
Chicago announces the first auto mobile contest at the proposed speedway will be held June 19. The race spans 500 miles. A 100 mile race for Galesburg was moved from June 16 to June 9 to avoid clashing with the Chicago event.
A warrant charging Joe Garfaist with grand larceny and use of a firearm was served by Deputy Sheriffs Jack Lee and Charles Brannan. Garfaist is jailed. Complainant Reuben Smith says eleven hogs worth $100 were stolen.
The Raphael Semmes Branch No 4 of the National Association of Stationary Engineers will hold its annual banquet at the Y M B A Hall on Thursday at 8 oclock. The event celebrates the association’s tenth anniversary since its 1904 organization. Invitations have been issued by the organizing committee.
Effective August 26 the leaving time of Alabama and Tennessee train No. 4 from Calvert Alabama will be 9 30 a m instead of 8 40 a m This change will benefit passengers north of Calvert on the Southern Railway Mobile Selma division by enabling connection with train No 221
Berlin reports warn of hardship yet promise Santa Claus will appear as usual. Stores note early Christmas trade for soldiers’ gifts and an exhibit on field needs, including foods, sleeping sacks, and military toys. Relief groups prepare to aid war orphans as many homes suffer.
Harrisburg police ask for help locating Foster H. Leach age 17 missing from Newport Pa since August 19 1914. He has an artificial right leg below knee and toes cut from his left foot and walks with a cane. Information may be sent to his father W H Leach.
Washington reports from December reveal favorable financial conditions across the United States. Credit is abundant, reserves high, and short term money cheap, according to the advisory council to the Federal Reserve Board. The group, including J. P. Morgan, convened to discuss time deposits acceptances and state bank admission, with plans to submit conclusions via an executive committee. The board noted cautious admission of strong state banks and praised signs of revival, including anticipated check clearing improvements and a potential continued currency withdrawal.
Fire swept a Montgomery, Alabama area early in the night destroying seven homes along a mile of street. Fire units battled flames for hours with several structures severely damaged and residents displaced. No injuries were reported as investigators began sweeping the scene.
A fire destroyed seven houses and left twelve families homeless while many vacant lots hindered containment. The incident caused extensive damage with fears of a larger spread but no further details available.
Special to The Item reports Satouma Camp No. 703 of the Woodmen of the World holding a regular meeting in Ocean Springs Mississippi where officers for the ensuing year were elected. Fred D. Newcomb was named consul, Toney as adviser lieutenant, Dick as clerk, F B Schmidt as ballot, Tardy as escort, Artman as treasurer, T J Woodedck as mater, and Bailey as physician.
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