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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
2
A cable from Premier Robert expresses resolve to mobilize Canada's energy and resources for war, urging unity from Atlantic to Pacific. He cites public support at Brandon and two large gatherings, framing sacrifice as for democracy and civilization beyond empire interests.
The state supreme court affirmed Judge O J Semmes of Mobile city court in Angeline Glass vs George E Stone treasurer of Mobile county. Glass sought mandamus to collect deputy clerk salary. Stone argued statute not applicable to the criminal court and payment was refused. The ruling upholds Stone. A rehearing denial in Kimball vs Cunningham Hardware is noted and insurance money used to pay estate debts. The Vizard Investment Co vs Mobile Fish and Oyster Co affirmed Berney, denying a penalty claim for failed vacate. Under state law a tenant who fails to vacate may double rent.
A Chamberlain cough remedy is praised as highly effective for coughs colds and croup and safe for children. Mothers express unqualified endorsement noting its pleasant taste and safety for youngsters.
Tourists from Toppenish Washington and New York City are staying at the Cawthon while others from New Orleans Denver Reno and Meridian arrive for Christmas holidays. Railroad officials from Southern and Mobile divisions transact business and personal travels mark a busy holiday season in Mobile with several couples and individuals lodged at the Battle House and Cawthon.
President Wilson declares two thirds of the world at war and notes the spread beyond Europe. He says the United States cannot halt the spread and diplomats in London report the American note has reached the capital as Entente allies weigh its reception.
In Berlin quarters Count von Bernstorff states a conference will likely follow, while Wilson notes say he is not proposing peace or mediation. British officials express surprise at the president's action as Washington expected no immediate move. The notes were prepared in secrecy and only reached belligerents in transit.
Mrs. Sarah Kimber formerly married to Lord Kimber of England wed W. B. Walton a civil engineer of Rugby Tennessee in Chattanooga on December 31. The couple had met during a land buy trip in Morgan County ten years ago and lived in London before her divorce and return to Rugby.
The probate court issued licenses on Thursday to White Thomas Murray and Christina Owen Dumas. Alva Banks and Irene McLaughlin. Henry Holt and May Davis. Oliver Fayard and Nellie Grand. B Slater and Lillie Id Albert Doudy Jr. and McCall. James J. Withers and Irmah Williams.
Reports say Russia Britain Japan and France seek American help in a 10 million pound reorganization loan to China. Other items note Westinghouse declaring a 7 percent annual dividend, Cardiff branch of the Board of Trade, a prison break plot foiled in Oklahoma, and marriages, legal actions, and accidents across cities.
Miss Camille McBeath of Meridian received a letter from Governor Bilbo stating Secretary Daniels named her to christen the new battleship Mississippi. The silver service from the old ship, purchased by Mississippians, will be presented to the new vessel after its launch.
Washington reports the cattle quarantine area in the South expanded to over 31 000 square miles as tick free, enabling hundreds of pure bred beef and dairy cattle to be introduced. Hog raising in the region also increased thanks to the bureau of animal industry efforts.
Wheat futures rallied and fell in volatile trading as Secretary Lansing warned neutrals nearing war, exporters bought cash wheat, and export sales reached about 2 million bushels at peak prices. Prices closed near the day’s highs with smaller losses from earlier declines.
New Orleans December trading opened with a sharp rise as cotton on the strongest months jumped nearly 2.50 a bale. Heavy buying followed President Wilson’s note to the belligerents and a firmer Liverpool market supported prices. Active months rose 35 to 48 points.
New York December 21 cotton opened with gains of 26 to 88 points as optimism over Washington peace talks boosted prices. May futures rose to about 42 points above yesterday, with rumors that a major German steamship line may resume service in February and stronger Liverpool cables aiding sentiment for Egyptian cotton.
A detailed cable from Malta reports the Britain ship Russia sunk in a Mediterranean gale after a torpedo strike. Seventeen American muleteers died and twenty eight crew and passengers drowned when a lifeboat capsized. The fate of the vessel’s status and submarine involvement remains to be clarified.
Vienna dispatch reports Count Clam-Martiniz submitted a list of ministers after Alexander Spitzmueller failed in cabinet formation. Names include interior minister Count von Hanel, commerce minister Dr Urban, labor minister Von Trnka, education minister Baron von Hussarek, agriculture minister Count Clam-Martiniz, defense minister F von Georgi, finance minister Alexander Spitzmueller, justice minister Von Schenk, railways minister Dr Z von Forster, and a minister without portfolio Dr Baernreither. Galicia governor general Michael Bobrzyinski also listed.
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