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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
3
Investigators probe incendiary origin after a blaze damaged the British steamship Dalton’s sugar cargo at a Philadelphia wharf. The loss tops 100000 dollars with two holds ignited, elements aligning with a spate of sugar fires on British steamers in the past month.
The Argentine government sold to a New York syndicate $18,500,000 one year gold notes. Proceeds to be kept in the United States for purchases of commodities formerly bought abroad. About $50,000,000 has previously been borrowed by Argentina since the war began.
A promotional health note urges every reader to drink real hot water with a teaspoon of lime phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive system. It claims benefits for digestion, complexion, and overall vitality, and promotes purchasing a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from druggists.
J M Dewberry head of the Dauphin Island Railway and Harbor Company says the Cedar Point bridge should be finished by fall. An extension of time is needed for harbor work but not for the bridge. The harbor project will take a year or two to complete due to its scale.
In Alabama, the county Democratic chairman must certify primary candidates for ballot placement. D B Cobbs, chair, warns candidates who may miss qualifications for the May primary and cites the state executive committee resolution adopted in Birmingham calling for declarations of candidacy filed with the county chairman by March 1, 1916 for offices voted in not more than one county.
Former United States Senator Frank 8. White of Birmingham declared himself a candidate for delegate at large to the St. Louis National Democratic convention. He is the first formal announcement for the honor from the state at large. White became United States senator for the unexpired term of Captain Joseph F. Johnston, also of Birmingham.
President Johnson of the American League arrived in Cleveland to confer with bankers handling the Cleveland club affairs to complete the sale of the property and franchise.
Mobile's Chamber of Commerce seeks to expand Mardi Gras coverage in films. Paragon Film Company offers a photo play featuring local Mardi Gras scenes with practical financing. Secretary Cobb to wire a representative.
A fierce fire swept the Brooklyn water front burning three steamers including the Bolton Castle and the Pacific. Many crew members and their families fled to barges and tugs or were rescued by fireboats. Gasoline aboard the Bolton Castle fed the flames as boilers exploded, with the Belgrano towed clear. Missing crews from the two British ships raised fears of casualties.
Internal Revenue officers raided Jim Cook near Perdue Hill and found a crude illicit distillery in operation using two large lard cans. A small amount of potato liquor was destroyed. Cook was jailed in Mobile awaiting U.S. commissioner trial.
The Tombigbee river and branches will fall slowly over the next two days while the Alabama also declines. Generally clear conditions with high pressure cover much of the United States and no rain is reported. Frosts occurred along Gulf and south Atlantic coasts with Tampa and Jacksonville noted. Local forecaster Albert reports varied temperatures in western and southern states.
The Home Economics Club met in the annex of the Y W C A at 11 am with welcome from President Mrs James Hagan. Officers reported progress on furnishing the new rooms and inviting out of town women to use the meeting space.
A frail narration claims coughs and bronchial ailments can be halted by Dr King's New Discovery. It warns that neglect of colds leads to dangerous lung diseases and touts the product as timely aid for all ages.
Whistler Lodge of the Macabees plans a meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday at 7. About twenty five couples danced Tuesday night. Visitors include Mrs J M Vukers Miss Annie Steiner Professor E Knuth and others from Mobile Denver and Chillicothe. The School Improvement Association meets Thursday to discuss a canning club. A Methodist prayer service was set for Wednesday at 7.
The fire report for January shows 53 alarms with 2 losses insured and uninsured totaling 11,262.83. The fires involved 94,200 in property with 27,950 insured and 3,062.33 insured loss. One fire extended to adjoining buildings across 42 frame structures, 3 brick buildings, a sawmill, an auto, two grass fires, two trash fires, and two false alarms. The report was received and
Mobilians toured the new Episcopal Church Orphanage on Old Shell Road Tuesday afternoon. From 3 30 to 5 visitors viewed the three two story cottages and supporting facilities including a dairy creamery chicken house and cow barn. The site across the road hosts a planned garden and tiered funds, with furnishings purchased and plans to move from Warren Street once installed.
The probate court issued new licenses including White Thomas Arthur Johnson and Margaret Genevieve Watson, Louis Matthews and Corinne W. Simi son, and Billups Taylor and Mizette Pope, listed as Negroes.
The Helping Hand Society gathered at Mrs. W. B. Gilpin’s home with good attendance. Prichard school fifth through seventh graders formed a literary society electing Robert McCoy president Hazel Wilkin vice president Ethel Myles secretary and Inez Cochran critic A program committee was named. Ed Chadwell moved his family to Wilson avenue. Mrs J M Clancy hosted her sister-in-law Mrs Texas Clancy. Mohammed Haniff will work in Porto Rico. Mr and Mrs Roy Prunette moved to a farm on Whistler road. Dr and Mrs O J McMillan hosted their mother Mrs E J McMillan of Bay Minette.
A Valentine party was held at the home of Miss Trixie Venturini on Washington Avenue. Guests enjoyed games and dancing into the night followed by refreshments. Attendees included Misses Trixie Venturini Edith Ellis Elsie Wildberger Leslie Bullen Margarite Reil Grace Morrison Lydia Sherman Gladys Rose Ruby Sumell Edna Bassett Rebecca Ruth Barnett Mary Venturini and Messrs Frank White Charlie Bullen Frank Venturini George Bowab Howard Summerall Sewall Southard Howard Rush Jennings Yost Morris Reume Elwyn Monroe.
Law and Equity Court names and notices include Vernon vs Vernon and Evans Furniture Co. vs Meyers. Chancery Court actions reset for March 31 and March 8. Circuit Court reports a $57.47 verdict for Marks Isaacs Co. and a call for Thursday listing Cook vs Lartigue.
Defaulting juror J. M. Walsh appeared with a reasonable excuse and the $50 fine was remitted. He qualified for service for the rest of the week as court business resumed.
In Juarez six prisoners under death sentence were paraded through El Paso street escort by drum corps and soldiers before three executions. Juan Aguilar, Francis Rojas and Jose Montena were executed, then a pause as Colonel Fajardo announced further executions suspended with Crispin Guevara Rafael Galvis and Eligio Salcedo remaining as witnesses.
The Mobile Life Underwriters Association held a luncheon and business session in the Colonial Room of the Cawthon Hotel yesterday. President Charles M. Erdman presided with most members present. The group endorsed a state insurance commissioner warning against unlicensed agents and rebate schemes and conducted other important business.
Morris and L Adler of Birmingham registered at the Battle House. Henry W Padgett, horticulturist of Irvington, improving at Inge Bondurant Sanitorium after paralysis on Royal Street. L S Gray of the customs office leaves for Demopolis to measure a Tombigbee steamboat. Six steel file cases install in the tax assessor for board of equalization. Leap year dull marriage market. no white licenses issued Tuesday noon to Wednesday noon. One negro couple Joseph Jackson and Savannah McMillan obtain papers. Henry D Holbein of Mobile named notary public and filed bond in probate court Wednesday.
An old home recipe to darken hair uses Sage Tea and Sulphur. Now sold as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound for about 50 cents. Apply with a sponge strand by strand, and hair darkens naturally by morning, making it look thicker and younger.
Buenos Aires February 16 minister of finance announced negotiations with United States bankers leading to a $15,000,000 loan for health projects. The agreement aims to fund public health works and improve medical services nationwide.
Advert says washing with pure coconut oil soap keeps hair healthy. Soap avoids alkali in most brands which dries scalp and causes frizz. A small amount lathers well, cleanses dust and oil, dries hair softly and leaves it silky and easy to manage. Available at pharmacies.
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