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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports indicate the Lusitania negotiations are virtually settled as officials call the latest German proposal acceptable. Secretary Lansing will meet with Count von Bernstorff to relay the U S view and a formal announcement of a satisfactory conclusion is anticipated.
Biloxi Mississippi February 8 Special members of the Masonic order and searching parties comb the woods for A V Sceals of Fontainbleu Jackson county missing since last Wednesday He carried 70 dollars and was seen on coast train No 10 Three arrested Negroes were released for lack of evidence Sceals a prominent Elk and Mason ran Fontainbleau yellow fever camp He may have been murdered for his money and body dumped in a swamp Police seek the missing wealthy planter and his family includes three daughters and two sons
The forecast indicates continued cloudiness with little temperature change tonight and Wednesday. In the east, temperatures are expected to rise gradually with a moderate increase in weather conditions across Alabama and surrounding areas.
London reports an official Delhi military communique stating General Townshend holds Kut el Amara as a strategic point and General Aylmer’s operations support Townshend. The message notes no withdrawal is contemplated.
London reports from the Weekly World claim Field Marshal Lord Kitchener may take command in Egypt and the Earl of Derby could become secretary of state for war with cabinet seat. No authority is given, but it aligns with talk of Kitchener moving to more active duties. Derby has just returned from Flanders.
Paris reports Briand’s trip to Italy as a move to ease difficulties and bolster the alliance. The Matin cites Italy’s burden and Briand’s reputation as a cautious, long headed statesman, praising his role in stabilizing Egypt and salvaging the Serbian army, signaling stronger political and military unity among Allies.
Paris dispatch quotes General Polivanoff saying Russia’s munitions shortage is no longer an issue. He credits mass mobilization and doubled supply depots for a strong troop spirit and enough reserves to keep units at full strength without sending undertrained men to the front.
Mobile officials conclude rights to improve the sand islands in Mobile Bay are too uncertain to justify spending public funds. A legislative act granting authority to act was reviewed by City Attorney R. H. Smith and Commissioner Harry Pillans. The committee, including G. L. Smith and T. M. Stevens, found the city's rights under the act uncertain and advised against expenditure. The report dated February 7 carries Smith’s affirmation.
A Mobile group will sail Wednesday morning aboard the Lampasas to confer with Tampa citizens on diverting tourist travel from Jacksonville and the Florida east coast. The party includes L. C. Irvine W. M. Bousley J. W. McWilliams L. K. Hirsh S. M. Lackland D. W. Walker J. W. Linerman W. M. Clemens James B. Taylor L. A. Miller J. J. Bartee A. H. Downey and A C Leathers representing the coast centennial committee.
Mayor Pat J. Lyons ordered the police department to elevate D. C. Lovelace to a regular role as supernumerary officer while adding William Elsworth and Clift Adams to the force.
The opening session brings 32 coal mine operators from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois with United Mine Workers wage scale committee. Mayor Pat Lyons Harbor Commissioner R V Taylor address attendees as 9 to 1 sessions run daily with secrecy rules in executive meetings.
The Sylvanian cleared by Mobile.Zi Inc and sails for Liverpool with one of the season’s largest cargos, including 9 800 bales of cotton 3 300 barrels of rosin and 1 900 tons of steel billets. The 390 foot liner from Colon and Port Simon arrives mobile harbor with ample water for departure.
Marjorie Sterritt a Brooklyn girl who started a fund to build a battleship for Uncle Sam by sending a dime and inviting others to do the same receives a letter from Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt encloses ten dimes saying four go to his four grandchildren and six for grandchildren not yet born. The fund totals $55.30.
British governor of Sierra Leone and his wife along with a secretary are among the captives brought to a United States port aboard the liner Appam. The incident places the group in a neutral port context after their capture.
January report by Police Chief G M Van Liew shows 587.50 in fines collected and 426 arrests with 211 white and 215 black. Electric lights out all night totaled 76. days labor 499. Claims by Harry E Smith for 5000 in damages were refused. Mrs Mary L Dickin for 1500 was also noted. Commission approved 150 to Smith Wilkerson for services in ex Chief Crews shaw suit and granted P W Tompkins 875.42.
The Military Training Association announced plans to recruit for summer camps across the country by circulating notices to college graduates and undergraduates, YMCA members, and professionals. A committee led by university presidents Hibben Princeton Harvard Lowell Yale Hadley Cornell Denny Alabama Drinker Lehigh James Illinois will supervise. The group cites about one million young men reaching age annually and 750000 fit for training, with 200000 in colleges, plus 700000 business and professional men who could benefit from training.
Telegrams from Congressman Oscar L. Gray say the Navy assigned torpedo boat destroyers Preston Reid and Lamson to Mobile for Mardi Gras days March 5 6 and 7. General Chairman C B Hervey calls the news big for Mobile and the carnival collection committee includes Wary nana Tuscony and four others.
The Senate Naval Committee favorably reported bills to spend 11 million dollars for armor plate plants and 500 thousand for Mare Island and 100 thousand for New York yard upgrades, plus midshipmen increases. House measures strengthening the navy passed with cross party support as Speaker Clark and Leader Mann advocated preparedness amid speculation of broader defense actions.
Military fronts show quiet conditions along the Franco-Belgian line with limited gun actions. In the Caucasus Russian forces push against Turks north and south of Erzerum and along the Black Sea coast. London reports talk of Kitchener and Derby roles in British war leadership, unconfirmed. Polivanoff claims Russia’s munitions crisis is resolved and army strength can be maintained with trained recruits. The Lusitania talks with President are noted.
The day in Congress saw the Senate naval committee order a favorable report on an $11 000 000 bill for a government armor plate plant. Additional bills for $600 000 to improve Mare Island and New York navy yards and for more naval academy entrants were set for passage. Public land hearings on oil leasing continued as House debates Indian and defense matters.
Duffee Ruth eldest daughter of the late George G. and Harriett H. Duffee died February 8 1916 at 1230 pm. Funeral to be announced later no flowers. Bell Henriett wife of Gilbert S. Bell died February 8 1916 at 930 pm. Funeral from No 10 Old Shell Road Wednesday at 350 pm interment Magnolia Cemetery. Lost and found items listed including dogs with rewards.
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