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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1916

Page

5

Entente Allies Must Battle On For Lasting Peace

At the French Socialist congress Arthur Henderson and G. H. Roberts urged continuing the war until guaranteed peace. Emile Vandervelde praised Belgian resilience under German rule and called for delivering Belgium and Serbia and defeating Caesarism.

Associated Press Paris National Congress French Socialist Party Arthur Henderson G. H. Roberts Henderson France Emile Vandervelde Belgium WM. Vandervelde Serbia

Victory Or Peace In War Speech Warns Of Moral Danger

Mr Henderson warns the UK and France face a dangerous period as demobilizing losses and sacrifices tempt a premature peace. He argues negotiations under present terms would empower Germany and endanger liberty, urging unity to defeat militarism and secure a lasting peace through strength.

Henderson England France Germany

Countess Tarnowski Cancels U S Trip

Vienna reports the Countess Tarnowski will not accompany her husband to America due to delicate health. The Austro-Hungarian ambassador is to sail from Rotterdam and may travel incognito because Britain has refused safe conduct, keeping her worried about her husband's whereabouts.

Vienna America Countess Tarnowski United States Count Tarnowski Washington Great Britain Rotterdam

Berlin to honor Gerard on return

Berlin December 26 American Association of Commerce and Trade will host a dinner January 6 to honor the return of James W Gerard ambassador. Speakers include Arthur von Gwinner Deutsche Bank and other prominent Germans such as Dr Helfferich Solf Dernburg Hermuth Kaempf Ballin Heinekin Lohman Koe nig Havenstein and Rothenau. The event selected as a notable wartime gathering in Germany.

Berlin London American Association of Commerce and Trade James W. Gerard Arthur von Gwinner Deutsche Bank Helfferich Solf Dernburg Hermuth Kaempf Reichstag Albert Ballin Hamburg-American Line Phillip Heinekin North German Lloyd Alfred Lohman German Ocean Navigation Company Paul Koenig Deutschland Rudolph Havenstein Reichsbank Rothenau Germany

War Time Problems On Agenda For U S Chamber Meeting

War time problems will be discussed at the United States Chamber of Commerce annual meeting starting January 31 in Washington. Attendance is expected to be the largest ever as the railroad national defense daylight saving and other issues are on the agenda. A referendum on the railroad problem including strike and lockout prevention will also be announced.

Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Conductor Severely Injured in Train Brawl at Blackwell Ga

Conductor A. Rudder of the Blue Ridge and Atlanta accommodation was badly cut in a late night disturbance by a drunken crowd at Blackwell Ga. He was taken to Blue Ridge then transported to a Atlanta hospital. Several others were cut or shot but not seriously hurt as the assailants used a knife, leaving the blade in Rudder’s forehead.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn A. Rudder Blue Ridge Atlanta Blackwell Rudder

Faro Denies Circling Sucrosa En Route to Gibraltar

Newport News report says Portuguese steamer Faro denied circling the American steamer Sucrosa on the voyage from New Orleans. Faro first officer stated a straight coastwise course with no stops or circles. Customs boarded the Faro. crews offered no further clues as to the Sucrosa mystery. The Faro, painted "Faro Lisbon" on its stern, prepared to sail for Gibraltar after fueling.

Associated Press Newport News New Orleans New York Faro Lisbon Customs and Gibraltar

Bark Nepthis Towed to Port by Federal Cutter

The Brazilian bark Nepthis, which broke away from the tug Garibaldi during a heavy gale on December 15, and whose crew of 12 were rescued by the Italian steamship Sardegna and brought into port on December 18, was towed into port by the coast guard cutter Seneca today. The Nepthis, in tow of the Great, left Maranham, Brazil, October 13.

Associated Press New York Nepthis Garibaldi Sardegna Coast Guard Seneca Maranham Brazil

Slater Reports Tool Theft From Wildman Drug Store

Rufus Williamson a contracting slater told police an unknown thief stole his tools from R. H. Wildman’s drug store at Royal and State streets on Tuesday.

Rufus Williamson R. H. Wildman Royal State Streets

Digestive aid notice for overeating relief

An advertisement explains fullness after meals signals overeating and recommends taking one Chamberlain's Tablet to aid digestion. The line labels the product as a remedy and suggests its use after heavy meals.

Five Negro suspects held in Reeves family murder at Minden

In Minden Louisiana five Black suspects are jailed over the killing of John Nelson Reeves 65 his wife 30 and two sons 9 and 5 in a robbery believed motive. An infant critically injured and a seven year old boy allegedly spared. Bodies sent to local burying grounds. robbers reportedly fled with a chest containing cash.

Associated Press Minden John Nelson Reeves Reeves John Shreveport William Cody Reeves David Woodrow Reeves

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