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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
9
Dutch defense officials report no protest from The Hague while conferences continue. Reinforcements reach depots and new army recruits funnel in as eastern frontier activity and merchant shipping move under guard. A North Sea Zeppelin sighting near the Helena yields hopeful signs that neutrals are not targeted.
An old advertisement touts Diapepsin as a quick cure for stomach distress. It promises five minute relief from indigestion sourness belching and dizziness claiming it safe harmless and used by men and women to enjoy favorite foods again. It suggests keeping a large case at home for rapid relief during meals or stomach upset.
Chandler assistant general manager of the Los Angeles Times and landowner was indicted by a federal grand jury over an alleged conspiracy aiming to occupy Lower California in Mexico.
Augustus P. Gardner argues that militarism and military preparedness are distinct. He warns against compulsory service and notes current U.S. militia weaknesses, urging paid, capable defense without conquest aims, citing the Monroe Doctrine and historical examples.
A Russian clergyman named Lubich confessed under oath to setting fire to the Newark mission on April 10 1913 and to stealing from his benefactor Rev Louis R Patment. The affidavit was sworn before notary Roy A White in Denver Colorado after capture in Globeville.
Charles I Manning of Verona New Jersey, once linked to a double murder aftermath, wed Miss Gertrude Dickrow of Port Monmouth after a prior scandal involving his estranged wife and Hazel Herdman. No charges remained. the couple plan to live in a new Verona home on Pompton avenue.
Pensacola police report three Mobile youths in custody after a long distance call. Joe Long son of a Mobile fruit dealer Morris Reaume who says he lives in Mobile and Ovil Lamar Carney ran away from the Boys Industrial Gardens and are to be returned to Mobile by authorities.
A misstatement said Jewell Kelley fought several men at the Kaiserhof Palm Garden during the carnival. The fight actually occurred at the intersection of Dauphin and Royal streets with no trouble at the Kaiserhof Palm Garden.
Directory style snippet lists businesses and professionals in Mobile including ice cream, public accountants, printers, bookbinders, real estate, insurance and more. Names such as Mabie Ice Cream Co and A F Rockwell appear with addresses and line items suggesting a city directory entry.
Detectives Lacey and Murphy say W. Phillips and O. J. Esiava, white men, planned the theft of a copper still valued at 250 dollars from the Farley House. They allegedly sold the parts to a junk dealer for 17 dollars, with an initial 2 dollar spout sale to a negro and later 15 dollars for the still. Eslava denies direct involvement, claiming he acted on Phillips' direction.
William A. Coddington of Union County answers a breach of promise suit by Vera Meyer Devine of New York. He says she was married to Peter Devine in 1902 and remained so, while claiming she knew of his marriage and of his wife’s death in 1912. He notes a May 2 1914 release document and asks dismissal.
In Philadelphia on February 20 a groom chasing his Swiss army officer bride learned that her friends had “kidnapped” Miss Caroline Thompson of Lianerch before her wedding. The bride and groom, soon to return to Switzerland, pursued in taxis but the first cab vanished. The groom joked he would keep riding until he found her but refused to pay the rival cab fare.
Law and Equity Court proceedings list judgments in favor of James O Smith trustee against George G Card with alternate value set at 350 dollars. A Saturday call lists cases including District National Bank v J Roe and Alabama Oyster Commission v Frank Henderson. Circuit Court docket notes Citronelle Turpentine Company v John M McGrew with costs, and Armitage v Joe Springs with a one cent judgment plus costs.
The House debates bond issuance with opponents arguing against debt and a plan they say resembles bankruptcy while supporting only half a million dollars if needed. The Senate passes the Hotelmen bill and sets a guardian ad litem in Mobile and Montgomery counties amid a lively session.
Mobile excise commission cites Leo F. Eldridge of Bay avenue near Washington avenue to appear on February 23 for allegedly selling beer to a minor from his saloon. Multiple witnesses have been summoned as the case proceeds.
B Friedman of Malifax Nova Scotia will lecture on The Zionist Idea at Orthodox Temple Ahavas Chesed Conti and Warren streets Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock. He is formerly from Chihuahua Mexico and adapts his talks to the audience delivering in Yiddish this Sunday.
Miss Leona Harvell sues Boe G. E. Aunspaugh in law and equity court alleging a October 14 automobile collision on Government Street at Claiborne left her with facial and ankle injuries and mental anguish. Attorneys ebb and McAlpine represent the plaintiff.
A speaker urges supplying more uplifting music for the new British battalions forming in London and elsewhere. He argues a band of about a dozen instruments can lift spirits, ease strain, and help soldiers recall home and shared resolve during harsh marches and barracks life.
Policeman risked heavy smoke on the fourth floor to rescue Susan Justin and two others. Sauer spied a clothes line, used it to reach safety with Miss Justin, then helped Louis Nerson and Mrs. Rose Lenbasky and her four children to safety as firemen arrived and extinguished the blaze. Damages estimated at about 3000.
Henry Davis aged 2v was arrested Friday afternoon by Officer Darnell on a knife assault charge. Levy Sanders the complainant was only slightly stabbed.
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