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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
2
Baron Emmanuel Oppenheim was ordered deported from the United States after a board of inquiry found a crime involving moral turpitude. He appealed to the labor department. He arrived on the Nordam with about $509,000 in cash and securities.
The military affairs sub-committee began hearings on universal training with Major General Scott, army chief of staff, recommending discarding the volunteer system. Other actions included redrafting corruption practices and reconsidering oil land leasing. District of Columbia appropriation bill reported favorably at 12,851,100. General Weaver testified before the military affairs committee.
A brief note identifies a single Bromo Quinine product, with the label signature of I E Grove on the box. The text asserts this remedy removes the cause of colds and headaches, mentioning the linked “Grove’s” signature.
New York's municipal Christmas tree will stand 75 feet high, the tallest since the custom began. A chorus of 1000 voices will sing at Madison Square Christmas Eve, followed by The Messiah at Madison Square Garden. The tree lighting marks the Yuletide celebration, with more trees of light countrywide and even in Japan.
General Maude leads the Mesopotamian expedition with improved odds. Two light railways near completion, stronger river flotilla, Basra base wharfage, ample medical facilities, and better supply stocks. The Times notes potential Kut el Amara advance could force Turkish evacuation of Samayyat, though the ultimate aim remains unclear.
Berlin dated report from Vin Sayville says no change in the situation on the Romanian front in today’s army headquarters communication.
General Scott argues the labor market would not supply sufficient troops for war and urges larger, better trained forces. He notes Mexican crises failed to recruit enough National Guard units and stresses 192 hours of training is far short of wartime needs. He calls for 1.5 million ready troops with another 1.5 million in 90 days due to northern neighbor’s growing military.
Walter L. Fisher of Chicago testifies that northern allies with sea power leave the U S defenseless and warns against universal service. He favors reorganizing the army to benefit soldiers and opposes a burden that distributes duty rather than strengthens defense. Witnesses from women and labor groups are expected to speak.
A Mobile harbor plan features Nesbitt proposed telpher railway linking Magnolia Compress warehouses to the water front. Two options: city builds and leases to Warrant Warehouse Co or city leases waterfront property for Warrant to construct and operate the overhead line, with street franchises in the north end. The City has taken no action yet. The State Harbor Commission meets tomorrow at 2 pm to discuss harbor improvements and possible recommendations from the special committee.
Pittsburgh experienced the darkest day in its history as darkness fell at nine o clock. Streets were black with lamps burning and traffic was seriously impeded. The weather bureau cited a falling temperature that caused dense fog mingled with factory smoke.
The probate court issued marriage licenses for White-Frank Hecker and Susie L. Jenkins Theodore J. Santerre and Lual Pearl Lyons Arthur A. Hudson and Irene E. Turner.
Nashville and surrounding areas faced a heavy snowstorm with 6 inches on the ground at 8 a.m. and temperatures around 24 degrees. Officials predicted colder weather and a end to snow later in the day as streetcar traffic slowed and commuters faced disruption.
The Capital Grain and Feed Company filed a law and equity suit in the court Monday against the Louisville and Nashville for 763 dollars, alleging failure to deliver specified goods.
Eugene Bell David Douglas and Marshall Webb each fined 50 dollars and costs for violating the prohibition law by Judge Henry Chamberlain. Other cases disposed of include R. E. Rodiger alias writ J. C. Clarke reset January 3 John L. Noble reset December 27 Louis J. Brown reset January 3.
In New York a Greek meeting of Venizelos loyalists sparked a riot as advocates of a Greek republic clashed with royalists. Pano Aravantinos and George Caligidaris spoke for Venizelos, and the gathering resolved into a demonstration for a republic.
A fire at the Tro Story residence 707 Marine Street caused minimal damage on Sunday. The dwelling occupied by David Petithory and owned by Mrs. Ellen Quinn was ignited by a defective flue. Hose Company No. 11 d responded to the call.
Winter wheat sown this fall on about 40.09 million acres, up 0.887 million from 1915 revised estimate. December 1 condition at 85.7 percent of normal. Rye sown about 4.214 million acres, up 0.74 million from 1915 revised estimate. rye December 1 condition at 88.8 percent.
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