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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1915

Page

5

Fatimas Cigarettes Win Growing Male Loyal Fans

Year by year Fatimas attract increasing numbers of smokers and now three times as many men choose Fatimas over any other 15c cigarette.

Hppate Myers

Germany warns that U S must aid neutral food flow to Germany

Ambassador Bernstorff told Secretary Bryan that Germany would not accept Britain starving civilians and urged US to allow distribution of Wilchmina cargo under American supervision. Germany warned of reprisals if Britain blocks neutral ships and pressed US to safeguard relief shipments in the North Sea war zone.

Bryan United States Great Britain Germany Bernstorff Prize Co North Sea War North Sea United States State Department Count von Bernstorff Reichstag

Italian floods intensify across Rome amid rising Tiber

Rome reports widespread flooding from heavy rain with the Tiber exceeding banks by over fifty feet. Vatican area, Santa Maria and St Pauls Basilica submerged while the Leonine City fights floodwater. Pope Benedict urges priests to aid distressed residents and 200 Santo Spirito hospital patients are moved to upper floors.

Rome Italy Theiter Vatican Oo Victor Emmanuel Sunday Tiber Island Fabricius San Bartolome St. Paul's Miles B. C Tiber Vatican Quarter Apostolic Palace St. Peter's Pope Benedict Hospital of Santo Spirito Germany Great Britain

Serb Prince Foresees Allied Victory Through Sacrifice

Prince George of Serbia, recovering in Italy, says Austria will delay renewed fighting, predicts Allied triumph but warns it will demand huge sacrifices. He praises Serbian heroism, notes German aid to Austria boosts pride, and warns against low morale.

Rome Prince George of Serbia Italy Austria Prince George Europe

Let That Cat Alone Puzzle Contest At Empire Theatre

A fragmented notice announces a children's puzzle contest with a prize of one dollar for first place and ten dollar prize booklets for runners up. It requests completed pictures by Wednesday and notes prize winners will be printed next Monday. Last week’s winners include Claude M. Robinson and Catherine G. B. Fodie.

Empire Theatre Claude M. Robinson Chatham Street

Sailing Vessels Use Panama Canal Promising Revenue

Washington reports Panama canal authorities note growing interest from maritime owners to route sailing vessels through the canal. Four sailing ships have already proven the route viable and economical, with travel from New York to San Francisco estimated at sixty days versus about 140 days around Cape Horn.

Washington Panama Canal Canal New York San Francisco Cape Horn

Stock of Goods Auctioned After Loss on Heavily Mortgaged Lot

Repton Alabama February thirteenth report shows W L Goad owner of a general mercantile business unable to clear January expenses. Facing debts to Dumas Grocery Company totaling 90 dollars and about 400 owed, a stock of 900 dollars was auctioned for 210 dollars after agreement to go free today.

Repton Ala W. L Goad Dumas Grocery Company

Eight Filipino Rioters Arraigned in Manila Uprising

Eight of the men arrested on charges of taking part in the abortive uprising in the suburbs of Manila on February 23 were arraigned. The report notes their formal charging and ongoing proceedings in Manila courts.

Manila

Mariners warned of Canadian ports and signals

Ottawa issues notice that approaching Canadian ports may be closed to entry. Mariners are told to watch for signals indicating limitations and to bring to on rocket or gunfire. Red vertical lights or signals mean entrance is prohibited, while three white signals show an open port. Halifax, Quebec, and Esquimult are named, with cautions about private signals and sweepers near certain slips.

Ottawa Feb Canada Loscality Halifax Quebec Esquimalt B.C

Riots in Panama Leave Dozens Wounded and One Dead

A Panaman police and American authorities report one civilian killed in riots near Cocoa Grove, with about 45 wounded and up to 27 hospitalized at St Thomas and Ancon. Both sides were culpable, soldiers unarmed until rifling shooting galleries. Edwards ordered troops removed. American ministers Price and General Edwards advised Panama authorities after talks.

Panama Pan Police Cocoa Grove Tenderrocin St. Thomas Ancon Edwards Canaji Zone Price Lee

Panama Officials Aid Probe After Carnival Period

A police lieutenant lies seriously wounded with a report that a man named Thomas and another person are among those injured. Ministers report to Washington while Panamanian officials pledge full cooperation as soldiers remain confined during the carnival period.

Thomas Price Washington Minis Panama

Visitors view torpedo Worden and revenue cutter Alert

The article notes a United States visit by a torpedo Worden and the revenue cutter Alert with crews displaying details to crowds along the water front. Lieutenant P N J B mand led flights while Lieutenant A and Cal J. guide visitors to the gunboat Castine at the wharf near Louisville.

United States Castine Louisville Puerto Plata Weasel Cal J J. Tive

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