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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

5

Italian Premier Sees No Basis For Early Peace

In Rome Foreign Minister Sonnino told the chamber there is no evidence of concrete peace bases from the enemy note. He said no conditions are known beyond that note and that discussing proposals today would be imprudent. He added no Entente ally could consider any separate form of terms.

Associated Press Rome Bec Paris Sonnino Chamber of Deputies Chamber Eace

Pinex cough remedy promises quick relief and refund

Advertises Pinex as a powerful pine extract cough suppressant sold by the Pinex Co of Ft Wayne Indiana. Claims rapid easing of bronchial coughs and throat irritation with a 214 ounce dose and a money back guarantee. Names Pinex as a trusted treatment used by millions annually for throat and chest colds.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Mississippi Druggist Kills Wife and Sister in Law

Ripley Mississippi December 19 a prominent local druggist C M Phyfer shot and killed his wife and sister in law Miss Callie Nelms then shot himself. Two Phyfer children aged six and eight witnessed the tragedy and fled to a neighbor. The Nelms sisters were daughters of Sam Nelms mayor of Ripley and the couple argued over hospitality before the shootings.

Ripley Miss C. M. Phyfer Callie Nelms Phyfer Phyfers Miss Nelms

Calls for genuine proposals for lasting peace based on equality

The speaker criticizes the enemy's peace conditions as boastful and insincere. They argue peace must rest on equal state balance, adherence to laws of nations, and humanity, and warn there is no basis for accepting the Central Powers notes.

Italy backs Briand warning against Central powers move

Baron Sonnino urged deputies across parties to avoid actions that could poison public opinion or split Italy from its allies. He appealed to refrain from rash displays and not to imply differing stance from France and other allies. The deputies cheered as they passed an order of the day declaring confidence in the government and calling for placards of the foreign minister's speech. The vote tally was 276 to 40.

Baron Sonnino Briand France Italy Baron Sonvino

Mitchell Wins Ten-Round Lightweight Bout in Racine

Ritchie Mitchell of Millwaukee outfought Joe Welling of Chicago in a ten-round lightweight bout in Racine Wisconsin last night. Mitchell floored Welling twice in the first round.

Mitchell Associated Press Racine Wis Ritchie Mitchell Millwankee Joe Welling Chicago Welling

Hollands Cases Against Two Sides in War Pending

Reuters dispatch from The Hague reports Dutch Foreign Minister says Britain has not replied to the Dutch note on seizure of mails. He notes readiness to a US-like understanding for oversea access to German publications and cites the Palembang and Bloomersdijk incidents with responses from the German admiralty and prize court questions.

Associated Press London Reuter the Hague Great Britain United States Palembang Bloomersdijk Nantucket Atlantic Bloemersdijk The Hague

Faculty and Students From Winter School in Crystal Springs

Faculty and students from a winter school at Crystal Springs Florida are in Mobile awaiting the Mallory line steamer to Tampa. The party plans to visit sights in Mobile during their wait. Members include Miss FE I Holford Green Lake Wisconsin Mrs A L Bogg Detroit Michigan Miss Evelyn Bogg Detroit Miss E D Orr Mount Hope Wisconsin Miss Dorothy Mickley Detroit Miss Emelie Susan Chicago Master Wynn Williams Ripon Wisconsin Betty Sandstone fifteen months old and a maid. The school runs winters in Florida and summers at Green Lake Wisconsin.

Crystal Springs Fla Mobile Mallory Tampa FE. I. Holford Green Lake Wis A. L. Bogg Detroit Mich Evelyn Bogg E. D. Orr Mount Hope Dorothy Mickley Emelie Susan Chicago, Ill Wynn Williams Ripon Betty Sandstone Florida

Swiss to Prohibit New Bread to Save Wheat Stocks

Berne reports the Swiss government will ban sale or consumption of new bread to conserve cereals. Officials note Switzerland has spent 540 million francs on American wheat since the war began and expects future imports to be impossible.

Berne Paris Switzerla

Cotton Warehouse Fire Destroys 450 Bales in Tupelo

Lightning struck the Farmers' Union warehouse at Verona near Tupelo Mississippi causing a fire that destroyed the building and about 450 bales of cotton. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars.

Tupelo Associated Press Tupelo, Miss Farmers’ Union Verona Here

French flyer bomber drops bombs on Kaiser's HQ

Paris reports Captain de Bau champ, who bombed Essen and Munich and is now dead, once dropped bombs on the German emperor's headquarters in April 1915. The Petit Journal says the strike hit the staff offices, prompting the emperor to leave Mezieres by six miles. A second item notes a Progressive League anniversary event at State Street AME Church with programs for morning and evening sessions.

Associated Press Paris de Bauchamp Essen Munich Petit Journal Mezieres Progressive League National Progressive League State Street African Methodist Church

King Johnson Dies of Heart Failure in City

Police report King Johnson of the west Joachim street area was found dead at the intersection of St. Joseph and Peauregard streets. The coroner says heart failure caused the death.

King Johnson Joachim Street P Bloodgood Street St. Joseph and Peauregard Streets

Beauty Ties Health to True Attractiveness

An advertisement urges that beauty stems from good health not cosmetics. It argues a pale or muddy complexion appears less attractive if health is poor and claims Chamberlain Tablets will ease constipation and a sluggish liver, improving appearance and mood.

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