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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1916

Page

10

Daniels Calls for Building of Ships

Secretary Daniels defended the administrations naval buildup and urged immediate construction of a robust merchant marine during a Washington speech to the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. He stressed the nation must feed and clothe the world and secure reliable water transportation to fulfill its global role.

Washington Daniels Navy Chamber of Commerce of the United States Republic

How to Cure Colds and the Dr King’s Discovery Claim

An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a cough and cold remedy. It promises relief by expelling germs and soothing throat irritation, claiming a 45 year track record and satisfaction guarantee.

Dr. King Adv

Calcium Salts and Tuberculosis in Early Medical Review

The Journal of the American Medical Association notes reports of patients gaining vitality after calcium intake in Eckmann's Alterative. The advertisement claims the remedy aids tuberculosis by boosting energy without opiates, sold by Braswell's Drug Store and Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.

Journal of the American Medical Association Eckmann Braswell Reading Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Naval program links navy growth with national policy

The piece argues the naval buildup is essential and inseparable from national policy. It describes a five year plan aiming by 1921 to field 33 first line capital ships 26 second line battleships 10 armored cruisers 108 destroyers 175 submarines and assorted smaller craft.

Chant Marine

Mobile hosts coal conference and mining officials

J R Kannamer president of the Alabama Mine Workers visits Mobile for a coal conference with International Mine Workers leaders including John P White William Green and Frank Hays to boost organization among Alabama miners. Also in Mobile are Dr J W Rutherford and wife visiting Battle House, and land investors William J Schefflin Susan Hartsell from Bath Pa en route to Baldwin County. Mr Airey and Mrs Airey travel to Mississippi City after death of Mrs Airey’s mother.

J. R. Kannamer Alabama Mine Workers Birmingham Ala Mobile Miners and Operators Coal Conference John P. White William Green Frank Hays International Mine Workers Alabama William H. Morrison National W. R. Fairley J. W. Rutherford Franklin, Ala Battle House William J. Schefflin Susan Hartsell Bath Haldwin County Fairhope Baldwin W. P. Airey South Hamilton Street Mississippi City Miss Mr. Airey M. Airey

Bermuda Dispatch Denies Battle Story

Hamilton Bermuda February 11 report denies a battle near Bermuda between the British armored cruiser Drake and the German cruiser Roon. Inquiries fail to confirm any engagement or capture, and neither vessel has reached Bermuda nor any port with prize news.

Hamilton Bermuda Drake Roon

Confession of a Wife and a Final Goodbye

A widow, Mrs Selwin, recalls forty years of marriage to her dying husband Dick who died after a brief illness. She speaks with her friend Margie about enduring love, faith, and the role of Richard as executor and a son-like figure. The scene ends with the widow leaning on Richard and Margie for support as fate brings another auntly comfort.

Mr. Selwin Mrs. Selwin Margie Heaven Richard Mary

Clever Burglar Snared by Detectives

Charley Jones received fifteen days hard labor after pleading guilty in recorder's court to entering the home of Lillian Carson at state and Warren streets. Silverware and provisions were recovered by city detectives as evidence. Jones, arrested Monday night by Officers Dean and Curry, was found with a can opener linking him to the March date robbery. Detectives Boltz and Harris built the case and more charges are pending.

Charley Jones Recorder's Court Lillian Carson Southwest State Warren Streets Jones Dean and Curry Warren Street Carson Boltz Harris

Acquitted Then Fined Negro's Novel Record

Joe Williams, identified as a negro, was acquitted on a charge of violating the city prohibition ordinance after no evidence of sale appeared. A subsequent warrant charged him with possessing more liquor than allowed. he was convicted and fined $50 with twenty days hard labor and given notice of appeal.

Joe Williams Williams

Labor representatives entertained at Mobile conference

Members of Mobile's Central Trades Council hosted a joint conference of coal miners and operators on Wednesday night with brief addresses by Adolph Germer and Duncan McDonald of Illinois. Refreshments were provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. a follow up meeting with President White of the miners is set for Saturday at German Relief Hall with Drago's band. The public is invited. Belvidere Brooks of Telegraph Fame Dead

Mobile Central Trades Council Adolph Germer Duncan McDonald Illinois Ladies Auxiliary German Relief Hall White Drago Belvidere Brooks Telegraph Fame

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