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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1915

Page

8

New Type Cruising Boat Draws One Man Control

The article discusses moderate size motor yachts near forty-five feet that can be operated by a single person, highlighting lower initial cost, ease of handling, and efficient operation. It details the Cruisette model with two foot draft, cabin for eight, and ample deck space, noting low fuel and living costs and suitability for day service or limited cruising.

New York Ion Ern Atlantic Great Lakes Shep ‘Co

Fourton Named Manager of Wells' Theatre in Montgomery

H. C. Fourton, previously manager of the toric Theatre, becomes septee manager of the Grand Theatre under Jake Wells. He succeeds Mahoney who retired due to wealth.

Fourton Wells’ Theatre Montgomery H.C. Fourton Toric Theatre Grand Theatre Jake Wells Sucle ‘Mahoney

Danish Steamer Marselisborg Lost After Mine Strike

Fears in Copenhagen report the Danish steamship Marselisborg of 1,775 tons with a 25 crew may be lost after striking mines while sailing from Pensacola on December 16 and to Copenhagen on November 23. The news comes via a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph.

Associated Press London Copenhen Exchange Telegraph Company Marselisborg Pensacola Norfomber Copenhagen

City Commission May Consider Moving Taxi Stand

At the next city commission meeting the proposal to move the taxi stand from the south side of St Francis street facing Bienville Square to the south side of Government street between Royal and St Emanuel will be voted on. Commissioner Laz Schwarz notes residents along St Francis complain of noise from chauffeurs early in the morning and argues the new, wider street would ease congestion and reduce the need for constant policing.

City Commission St. Francis Street Bienville Square Government Street Royal and St. Emanuel Laz Schwarz

Herndon Plans $10,000 Colonial Home in Ashland Place

Announcement Tuesday night says Robin Herndon has let a contract to Hutchinson & Denham to build a handsome two story colonial style home in Ashland Place. The ten room residence will be modern in every respect and cost about $10,000.

Hutchinson & Denham Robin Herndon Ashland Place

Courthouse Actions In Circuit And Law Sessions

In circuit court Judge Browne presided Tuesday with McDonald Lumber Co versus Chicago Gulf Export Lumber Co on trial and a Wednesday call listing John Willis versus Seeberg Steamship Line and H E Palmes versus J C Rhen. In Law and Equity Court Judge Berney saw Julia A Baucum versus P W Baucum with two cases dismissed, Cherokee Commission Co versus G Mertz & Co with costs to plaintiff, and several other trials including Mobile Auto Co versus Feore and J A Lewis versus Mobile Light and R R Co.

Circuit Court Browne McDonald Lumber Co Chicago Gulf Export Lumber Co John Willis Seeberg Steamship Line H. E. Palmes J. C. Rhen Law and Equity Court Berney Folyce Julia A. Baucum P. W. Baucum Cherokee Commission Co G. Mertz & Co Mobile Auto Co Feore J. A. Lewis Mobile Light R. R. Co Burroughs & Co Shearer & Roach E. D. Peppers Thomas Barry T. E. Johns Malinda Harris

Seal Free Says Churchill in Interview

Winston Churchill, first lord of the admiralty, declares during an interview that with sea power intact Britain maintains security and will press an unconditional surrender on Germany. He notes neutrals and the United States as critical to sustaining a blockade as German aid from Turkey and Asia remains limited. The navy’s slow but relentless pressure is likened to winter’s inexorable grip on an adversary.

Associated Press United States Turkey Asia Germany France Russia

German War Grain Company Seizes 3,000,000 Tons

The Courant reports that the German War Grain Company has seized over 3,000,000 tons of grain in Germany and stored it until next May. Some of the foodstuff may be released to the public before next summer.

Associated Press Rotterdam London the Courant German War Grain Company Germany

Deserted wife ends life as babies play in New Orleans

Mrs. Lorenzo Post, 32, drank carbolic acid at 417 Valmont Street, leaving four children aged two to eight. Poverty and sickness, plus her husband Lorenzo Post a painter missing and sought by juvenile court for alimony, are named as motives. She remains hospitalized at Charity Hospital.

New Orleans Lorenzo Post Valmont Street Charity Hospital Post Covington

Four Arrested in Cattle Theft at Saraland

Deputy Sheriff Lynch arrested J. Goldin a live stock buyer Price W Smith near Saraland and Wavy Taylor and Lawrence Dixon negroes for grand larceny in the theft of fourteen head of cattle now in a stock yard in the city’s northern area Goldin to be charged with buying stolen property the others with grand larceny The rash of cattle thefts around Saraland and Chunchula has already led to four men jailed for stealing beeves from E D Coleman at Chunchula

Lynch J. Goldin Price W. Smith Saraland Wavy Taylor Lawrence Dixon Lynch Goldin Chunchula E. D. Coléman

Town crowded with men under indictment

Pikeville Kentucky February 3 Associated Press Circuit Judge Robertson plans to try fifty election law cases at a time as about 1,100 men are indicted in the town for alleged violations.

Associated Press Pikeville Robertson

Paris Restaurants Offer Meals At Two Cents And More

Paris reports that restaurants run by the National Relief Commission under government auspices serve meals from two cents upward. The commission also operates kitchens for soup bones, workrooms for unemployed women, and an employment agency aiding millions of refugees and locals. Led by Paul Appell with honorary president Poincare, the body includes archbishops, politicians, educators, and labor leaders.

Paris National Relief Commission Commission Monsieur Paul Appell Faculty of Sciences Monsieur Poincare

Germans Russians punished by tribunal verdict February report

A Riga tribunal convicted six German subjects and two Russians for soliciting and collecting funds for the German navy. The Germans received one year in prison while the Russians were sentenced to eight months.

Associated Press Riga Russia

Typhoid patient moved from jail to city hospital

Edward Mons, a white suspect in an Irvington store burglary, was taken from the county jail to the city hospital on Tuesday afternoon on doctors advice due to typhoid fever. A guard remains at his side during treatment.

E. W Cawthon Edward Mons Irvington Ala

Remedy for Women's Aches and Tis and Indigestion Tablets

Antikamma tablets advertised as relief for women’s aches and general condition, claim one trial proves effectiveness. Indigestion relief touted for nausea after meals or travel with AK Tablets bearing the monogram available at druggists.

No Action on Treasury Deficit Says Wilson

Washington February 3 President Wilson said no legislation is necessary to cover the treasury deficit. He believed income tax would meet government expenses though estimates are uncertain. He noted extending the war tax was not now contemplated but if the war continued indefinitely extra measures might be needed to offset duty losses.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Treasury

Small Boy Hurt Stealing Ride on Wagon

Police report an 11 year old boy, James McClain, fell from a wagon near Conception and Elmira streets and was run over causing facial and head injuries. Officer Larry Murray said several boys jumped on and off. the driver was not believed at fault.

James McClain Conception Elmira Larry Murray

Storm Claims One Life in Battleboro North Carolina

Reports indicate a storm in Battleboro North Carolina caused destruction with one death and several injuries as heavy rain and rising rivers affected the area. Neuse recorded 2.52 inches of rain while Randleman saw 2.51 inches.

Battleboro N. C North Carolina Neuse Randleman

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