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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
5
In New York on February 16 the long odd case unfolds as Kopsky sues Mrs. Marcus for false imprisonment after Baby the chicken vanishes from Marcus yard and reappears in Kopsky’s. The judge notes Baby is a chicken and orders further action with Kopsky freed.
State department advisories report flour unavailable in Mexico City as bread shifts to corn meal. Carranza forces deny plans to evacuate the capital.
The Mardi Gras parade includes private cars and merchant trucks decorated for review. A 25 prize list is set by a committee. Cars park at 3 oclock in front of the county courthouse and proceed along a police-guided route through key streets.
The Gulf Coast exhibition at Mobile area wows attendees with classes in Buff and Black Orpingtons White Plymouth Rocks Partridge Plymouth Rocks and more. Winners include Mrs W W McGuire and C W Long with multiple top medals across Bantams Leghorns and Game varieties.
Mrs Anna C von Caspia seeks 50000 from George Fritz in New York Supreme Court alleging he kept her waiting for a 1912 wedding while secretly marrying Hazel Hastings in Europe. Fritz, 35, a tire importer, had delayed plans and later denied the charge.
A telegram from Bege Brand of the agriculture department says the designation of spot and futures cotton markets does not diminish Mobile or Galveston importance. The Mobile Cotton Exchange president LaBaron Lyons relayed the message noting Washington coverage may have implied Charleston is more important. Official statements are to follow.
Mobile visitors during carnival include Mobile and Ohio Railroad officials Hayden Miller of St Louis freight traffic manager Charles A Pig ford superintendent Meridian H A Smith lumber agent and Charles Wright stock claim agent Meridian. William Edward England of Mobil
Freight aes spent Saturday and Sunday at Vinegar Bend Alabama as guests of Noel Turner president of the Alabama and Mississippi Railroad. They hunted deer and saw light deer but did not secure horns.
Thirty four students are named on this year's honor list at Vassar College. Miss Joyce Alexander of Memphis Tennessee is announced among the honorees.
Mrs. Alice Sweeney of Jersey City sues Mrs. Anne E. Miner of Ba onne for 26000 dollars claiming alienation of her husband Eugene Sweeney's affections. Miner, a well known Manhattan tim merchant, allegedly deprived Sweeney of affection after four years of service.
Weather notice fragment mentions protect again at 28 rees for 26pour Sainenee cree with degrees east. unclear location and details.
River forecasts indicate Tombigbee and branches will hold steady for two days with a sharp rise expected at Demopolis within 36 hours. The Tantp government requires transit passes for all persons leaving Vera Cruz by sea.
An affidavit from JAS SQUIRES asserts Eckman’s Alterative greatly helped bronchial catarrh lung affections and chest symptoms. The ad notes prices for small and regular sizes and invites readers to request a recovery booklet from Philadelphia with a Mobile store listing.
The report notes Calvert, York, and Intermediate Stations along with direct connections for Meridian, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and East. The expansion aims to improve regional communications and travel links.
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