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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
7
Auburn Institute defeated the Mobile YMCA basketball team 14 to 5 in a 25 minute game halted by darkness. Mobile arrived late from Montgomery due to a delayed train but the outdoor court contest proceeded to avoid disappointing the crowd.
In Marion Alabama Birmingham College defeated Marion 26 to 20 in a fast spirited contest. Birmingham showed skill in caging goals with Gilliam and Norton standouts while Marion struggled with shooting though Argo and Gamble scored from tough angles. Birmingham played well throughout.
In Huntington West Virginia on February 18 a Lawrence county Ohio farmer Alexander Moore, believed dead, suddenly spoke to the assembled mourners and said hello, stunning those present. The incident occurred as preparations for his burial were underway.
Five years after earning $3 a day as a Kansas farm hand and gang plow chauffeur Jess Willard now tops heavyweight boxing. He is guaranteed $47,500 for 30 minutes of action against Frank Moran and earns $1,583.33 per minute. At that rate an eight hour day yields $760,000 and a 300 day year would reach $228,000,000.
One minute to open nostrils and clear air passages through the head. A small bottle from your druggist, applied in the nostrils, soothes inflamed mucous membranes and provides instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. Fragrant antiseptic healing cream offers quick comfort.
Manager Dobbs arrives in New Orleans from Chattanooga and begins spring training prep in Miami. Bernard Lee, Tufts captain and top college third baseman, joins. Jack Dunn sells Charles Pick to Philadelphia Americans. Harry Smith joins New York Americans trip, with contract promise if his play proves satisfactory. Dallas manager Welchonce to showcase semi pro talents from Pittsburgh area. Conley signed after farm to Johnsonburg. Shea questions Jake’s non-claim. Terre Haute’s Gilbert targets Evers and Cobb with family links in outfield. Blue Ridge League eyeing autos for travel. Sentell signs Abbie Jorda at Galveston. Red Bluhm waivers eyed for New Orleans. O'Meara signs with Braves. Robertson injured. may miss Marlin. Pirates return Paul Smith to Montreal Royals.
Murray the Meteor returns to New York for the seventeenth annual national indoor court championships. He dominates rounds, defeating G Carlton Shafer Carleton Y Smith and King Smith while showing a bristling style that attracts attention. Murray wins 36 games to 16 and loses only twice on serve.
John Freiberg vows opponents wear masks after a bite by William Demetr al. Cubs head to Tampa train with billiard table and canaries. White Sox eye a salt plunge and bowling alley. Murphy costs him park rent. Murphy jokes he’s eliminated from baseball. Moran warns a waiting fighter is dangerous. Fulton called a bear, Dodger Meyers earns a Dodgers berth. Seals camp promises hilarity with Gay and Jay present. Coffey sinks Gunboat Smith in four. Willard’s color line discussed amid Langford offer. Pollak seeks expense money for Welsh to meet White. Wagner leads NL shortstops in fielding. Cutler touts psychology in wrestling. Stecher’s scissors holds favored. Remer runs in one-mile walk.
Sam Langford of Boston and Sam McVey of California fought ten rounds to a draw at Madison Square Garden on February 18. Langford weighed 193 pounds while McVey weighed 212.
An old advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil for rheumatic pain nervous ailments and sore joints. It claims internal and external use for coughs colds croup sore throat phthisis and tonsillitis with rapid relief and deep penetration. The copy promotes a golden red bottle at 25 or 50 cents and refunds if unsatisfied, from Albright & Wood's three stores.
The ad warns that sluggish digestion and related symptoms signal liver and bowel trouble and urges use of Granger Liver Regulator. It asserts quick, painless action and harmlessness, claiming the remedy works thoroughly and is safe for long use with an easy dose.
Only five Wisconsin deer hunters were killed this year, a drop from nineteen deaths recorded last year. The report highlights a safer hunting season and ongoing safety reminders.
Biloxi Miss Feb 18 plans for reconstruction of the Biloxi Yacht Club destroyed in the September hurricane have matured. The one story modern clubhouse will cost 2500 to 3000 dollars and be built within the next month or two on the beach south of the Elmer flats, near its former site. Built by Byrd Enochs and Chris Thompson.
New York February 18 W C Grant five time holder and A H Mann Jr former Yale champion earned spots in the singles semifinals of the national indoor tennis championship. W M Washburn and A S Dabney, former Harvard stars, were upset in doubles by A M Lovibond and Dr William Rosenbaum.
In the Journal of the American Medical Association July 27 1912 Dr C F Olsen of Minneapolis argues calcium deficiency causes tuberculosis and Eckman’s Alterative supplies lime salt aiding assimilation. The ad notes safety no opiates and that Braswell's Drug Store sells it along with leading druggists.
The Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway offers limited deep-water dock space on the west bank river for lumber logs ties or heavy commodities with water facilities. Shed space on Blakely Island can be secured and any amount of space may be available as needed.
Prichard Alabama February meeting at Mrs W A Davis residence enrolled a new member. The group planned a parcel post shower and musical entertainment soon. Refreshments served as others news included visits and travels of local residents and club members.
Police detained Crist Andros of Hamilton and Poe streets and Jim Jackson of 500 Davis Avenue on charges of receiving stolen property after detectives recovered thirty sacks of feed from the Standard Oil barn at St. Joseph and Marion. Zimmern Grain Co. head L Zimmern identified the feed as stolen property. George Janney is also held. The recorder's court will hear the case Friday afternoon.
Larry Chappell the 18000 dollar outfielder to get a final chance with the Cleveland Indians after prior refusals by the White Sox and Brewers. Blood poisoning during the 1914 spring train and trouble making weight cost him jobs under Callahan and Rowland. The Chappell Indians transfer is part of the Joe Jackson to the White Sox deal.
At the annual American League schedule meeting in New York President Johnson announced forthcoming disclosures on Cleveland club investors led by J C Dunn. Phil Ball said his first Federal League year cost 88000 and the second year he lost about 94000.
Frederick Hamill an Austrian by birth and former Southern Mississippi resident is imprisoned in Dorndorf Austria after refusing to serve Austria in the European war. He claims American citizenship and seeks U.S. government aid, while officials say he is not yet a naturalized citizen and cannot be helped.
Fifteen new members have enrolled with the Chamber of Commerce since the new administration began in August. Secretary R. S. Cobb announced the list includes Sam H. Lackland Hamilton Realty and Finance Company Dr F L Tapia Ralph A Law John B Lawrence James A Emmett J E McHugh T B Turner H C Geron M J Wood R M Smith M J McDermott J Holcomb Quill and the National Lumber Company.
New York February 18 The transfer of the steamer Dunholme to an oil company for 850000 highlights soaring steamship values driven by trans Atlantic freight demand. Four years earlier most of the vessel sold for 30000 after a fire wrecked her superstructure and fittings. The wrecking firm raised her after she sank in New York harbor.
The vessel earned a profit of 100000 dollars with 300000 dollars spent on repairs. The Dunholme has a carrying capacity of 6500 tons.
Thomas Chavalleri pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition ordinance and paid a $50 fine. Jerry Powers also pleaded guilty and paid $50. Mayer Mitchell was arraigned for keeping a tiger and given a continuance to February 28.
New York reports records showing over 500000 horses valued at 125 million exported to Europe since the war began. A National City Bank compilation notes about 440000 horses shipped last year with averages falling from 240 in 1914 to 207 in November.
Sparks set fire to the roof of a dwelling at 13 Chinquapin street on Thursday afternoon causing slight damage. The house is owned and occupied by Ethel Brick.
A brief exchange shows John debating the idea of an election vote while joking about hats for the polls, highlighting casual civic talk in a light moment.
Patrick T Harmon of San Francisco trudges from Chicago toward New York on a $5,000 bet. He travels backward with a mirrored device on a wire frame to avoid turning his head for navigation as he nears the final leg of the journey.
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