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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
3
The Mexican American joint commission met in Philadelphia on December 18 to hear General Carranza's decision on the Atlantic City protocol. Albert J. Pani carried the document to Mexico and returned with the commission's comments, shaping the session's outcome on international relations.
The report notes that Carranza might dissolve the commission if he refuses to ratify the three month discussion agreement. A resumption of talks could occur if Mexicans propose only minor changes. The Americans warned against broad changes and demanded no immediate troop withdrawal from Chihuahua.
The item lists several visitors and locals in Mobile. Captain Gus Rehm of Fire Company No. 2 is seriously ill at Inge Bondurant Sanitorium. Dan H. Carmody of Rosettsdale is in Mobile for Christmas buying. W D Nesbitt of Magnolia Compress visits for port improvement talks. Mr. and Mrs. J M Griffin and Miss Bernice Woodward of Blodgett Miss. are in Mobile shopping. C C Yonge of Pensacola visits Battlesh House. Lt EF Gross and child of Fort Morgan visiting Mobile. Dr M L Tisdale of Tampa staying at Cawthon Hotel. Sidney Levy of Pensacola attends funeral of Uncle Abraham Pincus.
Report indicates Carranza did not sign the Atlantic City protocol yet this does not guarantee non ratification later. The unsigned communication is from Mexican commissioners and may bear the signature of Ambassador Designate Arredondo. The message appears to answer Secretary Lane's statement from the Atlantic City conference.
Sugar yields for 1916-17 are forecast at a record 3,466,000 tons, up from 3,006,000 tons last year, according to Federal Sugar Refining Company cable advices. Other items note President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson celebrating their first anniversary, merchant William H. McKnight’s death, Lloyd’s report of Westminster sinking, and various international and domestic updates.
The freighter Snowmut arrived from Key West with salvaged cargo from the stranded Southern Steamship Co steamer Santiago. Captain Swinson said the vessel is in a serious condition and hopes of saving the ship or the remaining 80 percent of her cargo have all but vanished. The Santiago was en route from New York to Tampa when it went aground near Key West over a week ago.
The American Forestry Association will discuss white pine blister disease at its national conference in Washington January 18 and 19. Foresters will plan a joint effort to combat the threat to 365 million dollars of pine timber, with state governors invited to send delegates. Allied groups including the Society of American Foresters and Eastern Foresters Association will meet concurrently.
Governor Whitman said there is no ground for clemency in Stanley J. Millstein’s case. The Utica youth faces electrocution this week for killing a policeman, with humanitarians seeking intervention from President Wilson.
Alabama Hotel men and guests from Mobile and codesan gathered at Rolston hotel for a rainy Sunday outing during their semi annual convention. A train of ten automobiles carried hotel managers to the Rolston while a schooner and two power boats were laid on by John F Rolston for fishing, though the weather spared the fish. Fred Shireman of the Tutwiler Birmingham missed day one but attended to assist President Harry New of Molton Birmingham.
Baraca class of Bethany Baptist Church presents a Western drama Borderland at Whistler Tuesday night. Cast includes Jack Ralston, Arthur McClinton, Joe Dempsey, Baron Herford, Mary Lester, Winona the Indian girl, and others in an elaborate program expected to draw a large crowd.
Birmingham guests joined by President Harry New of the Alabama Hotelmen's Association enjoyed a coast dinner at the Rolston featuring diamond back terrapin oysters fish and shrimp. Harry New reportedly caught redfish and speckled trout early Monday while others returned home Sunday night. Manager M B Trezevant led a coastal advertising venture and then departed for Pensacola.
A severe Yucatán storm devastated sisal fields cutting November receipts at Progreso by 45.7 percent. The storm damaged 31 sisal carrying ships and caused extensive property damage. About 30,000 laborers are needed to repair the crops and vessels affected.
Edward Chestang a Creole resident of Chestang s died Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held Sunday with service conducted by Rev von Vass. He leaves four children and other relatives.
In Chihuahua City on December 18 rumors say General Salazar separated from Villa and surrendered to government forces under secrecy. Rumors also claim Villa followers fought among themselves at Santa Ysabel over spoils from Chihuahua City after Murguia visited his forces and then left again.
Madrid reports a twenty four hour general strike called by labor groups to protest higher food prices. Factories stores and offices will close and newspapers will not be published. Authorities call for calm and warn against disturbances.
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