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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
8
An unrefined ship with one funnel and masts, matching the German raider profile, used wireless warnings to dodge potential danger near Newfoundland. The Adriatic, spotted off Grand Banks, altered course at full speed and then steadied, heading toward Liverpool with a mounted defense gun aboard.
Robbers entered St. Vincent de Paul Church parish house of Rev Father Daniel J Brady and looted cash from Sunday collection and valuables after forcing a door. Police say the burglary targeted items and are investigating with leads pointing to aware suspects.
Mr. L. L. Brown near Little Lizard Creek reports three harvests from a single Wis trees year as storms in July and October damaged the first two crops. The third pear crop has reached the size of a hen's egg and is nearly half grown by Christmas.
Captain John Craft sustained serious injuries Monday night when he lost balance at his building at 607 Phin et during renovations and fell down stairs. His right arm fractured in two places and he suffered general injuries. he will remain at home for some time.
A home remedy recommends mint steeped in hot water with sugar as a treatment for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Use one ounce of mint double strength per four to six ounces of water with four ounces of sugar, take one tablespoon four times daily.
The New York stock market opened with hesitation and irregular tone amid uncertainty over international events. Traders awaited Lloyd George’s reply to Germany’s peace proposals with casual gains and declines, United States Steel fluctuated, copper and rails showed no clear trend, and cotton faltered in early trading amid subdued interest.
In New Orleans on December 19 the cotton market opened with a collapse of three to three and a half dollars per bale as traders reacted to anticipated political statements in England. The sudden drop reflected extreme nervousness and unsettled trading conditions.
Merle Frederick charged with manslaughter waived examination in recorder's court and was held to the grand jury under $200 bond. She posted bond and was released. The case involves the death of a five month old infant in an automobile crash on October 12, and Mrs Crotty was injured.
Traders note a barely steady start with a soft undertone as selling pressure grows for both long and short positions. Anticipation of Census Bureau forecasted heavy ginning futures fuels the decline, with active months trading 68 to 71 points lower by midmorning than yesterday's close.
In New York on December 19 the cotton market fell sharply as gloom over peace prospects persisted. Liverpool pressed sales and broad liquidation drove May contracts to 17.50 per bale, 3.50 below the prior close and 30 points under the prior low since the December 11 crop estimates.
Secretary Daniels named a special board of navy officers to study sites for the 11 million arm plant. Rear Admiral Fletcher chairs. members include Commander Clark and Lt Commander Bakenhus. They will assess sites and report to the general board for final selection.
News from Nogales Arizona reports the death of Richmond Parker of Perdito Alabama a member of Company B Lomax Rifles First Alabama Infantry. Parker died of pneumonia after several days illness his body to be shipped home for burial. The Alabama troops are in good condition aside from weather sickness and expect camp until spring opening.
Washington reports the winter establishment of the army aviation school for the central states may relocate from Chicago to Memphis. Final site decision not made, but Memphis is viewed as best prospect. the school has equipment for an aviation squadron and about 50 students attend.
Gunboat Smith outfought Frank Moran of Pittsburgh in a six round bout at Brooklyn yesterday. Smith was active and aggressive, Moran slower and missing chances. Moran nearly ended it in the fifth with a solid right to Smith’s jaw, but Smith rallied to dominate the final rounds. Weights were 186 1 2 and 197 pounds.
Jimmy Wilde the England flyweight champion knocked out Frankie di Melfi the Zulu Kid in the eleventh round at London on Monday. The match was originally scheduled for twenty three minute rounds. Both boxers weighed light and fought at a rapid pace with Wilde gaining the title significance.
Birmingham Alabama announces the Southern League spring meeting will be held in February. President Robert P. Baugh disclosed the plan last night though the exact date remains undecided, with events likely in the latter part of the month.
Spring Hill College will celebrate Football Night this evening with speeches and songs. Captain Edward O Dowd will deliver the chief address as students depart for home for the Christmas holidays. Alumni and friends are expected to attend the campus event.
Ottawa reports Canada is tearing up about 1000 miles of government and parallel railway lines to ship rails to France for war needs. Laborers have removed 300 miles of sidings and 220 miles between Edmonton and the Pacific coast will be relaid to support troop and munitions movements. British authorities urged prompt action to save lives as new rails are unavailable due to shell steel demand.
Advertising copy touts Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a valuable general tonic with well known tonic ingredients QUININE and IRON and notes a 50 cent price.
Rev. A F Owens appeals for $100 more to reach a total of $200 needed to fund Christmas dinners for inmates at the city hospital the county asylum the Hannan Home and the Boys Detention School. Bread and pies from Gordon Smith will feed 362 inmates alongside cash donations.
Rev Owens will publish his annual report after funds are collected for Christmas dinners. It records receipts and disbursements for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at institutions cared for by the charity, a thirty five year old effort. The manager maintains a separate book per year listing subscribers from 1882 to 1916, including signatures of many who have passed away.
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