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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
3
Fort Sill Okla Feb 21 Army tacticians say the school of fire is the dominating factor in modern warfare as the ninth session opens. The opening meeting of the school of musketry accompanies it with about two hundred officers and NCOs in attendance.
In Law and Equity Court Judge Safford Berney refused a motion for non-suit in Simmons & Young v H M Butler et al while granting leave to amend in Ardian DeLong v S H Winchowski and issuing notices to claimants in Harrison Wells Hauling Co v Southern Marble. Circuit Court Judge Samuel B Browne had Silas Clark v H M Friedenthal on trial.
New Orleans greets the 1916 grand opera run at the historic French opera house with The Love of Three Kings by the Boston Grand Opera Company in conjunction with Pavlova Ballet Russe. Giovanni Zenatello Luisa Villani Jose Mardones and Graham Marr lead the cast for a one week engagement.
In the inferior criminal court on Monday the following cases were disposed of. T. H. Rogers violating prohibition law discharged. Thomas Culpepper abusive language fined $1 or ten days. Wallace Campbell destroying fences noise pressed. Mary Hines assault and battery discharged and plaintiff taxed with costs. George Washington nolice pressed. Bailey Hughes gaming fined $1 or ten days.
The article notes more people in the South live beyond 100 due to medicine surgery and life knowledge. It credits Vitalitas earth-based product as a key factor aiding health, cleansing the system and supporting vital forces.
A retrospective piece highlights resilience of blind figures like Senator Thomas Pryor Gore and yacht designer John B. Herreshoff, noting their achievements in law and ship design. It cites Hattie Maddox overcoming blindness at Wanamaker's, and recalls a Pittsburgh steelworker reunion celebrating earned success and frugality.
New York February 21 Two workers in a Montague subway bore caisson were blown through the caisson roof by compressed air and driven into the East River muck. Michael Mabie 28 survived though not expected to recover. A second man died and a third is missing believed buried about 50 feet below the surface.
Ernest Curtis and Otto Kirchner both 18 were arrested Sunday afternoon by Officer McCarron for skating on sidewalks in violation of a new city ordinance. They will be arraigned before Recorder Edington Monday afternoon.
Two cars driven by P. J. Doyle and William Allidor collided Sunday afternoon at Government and Lafayette streets. Both vehicles sustained slight damage and a small child passenger in one car was slightly hurt.
Members of Mobile patriotic societies gathered at St Francis Street Methodist Church on Sunday morning for religious exercises honoring George Washington. Rev. Dr. O. C. McGehee led with the topic Religion and Patriotism as the choir conducted a special service. Attendees included Virginia Cavaliers Under Five Flags Needham Bryan Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Electra Semmes Colston Chapter United States Daughters of 1812.
Gregg Tipton and Charles Jackson, described as Negroes, were lodged in jail Saturday night by United States Commissioner Jere Austill on charges of violating the Harrison Anti Narcotic act and could not make bond. Authorities say more arrests likely as they crack down on cocaine and heroin sales.
Deputy Sheriff Edward Delchamps searches Mon Louis island in the county’s southern end for John Sisson accused of shooting three men Saturday night. Victims Will English Walter Morant and Albert McCabe are wounded but not seriously. All involved are described as negro. Sheriff Holcombe informed Sunday and assigned the deputy to the case.
James Lott, a white man arrested weeks ago by agents of the Pure Food and Drug Department, was released on $300 bond after posting bail Saturday night.
Slogans claim a sluggish liver causes misery with dizziness headaches constipation and biliousness. The ad urges Dr King’s New Life Pills to tone the system and aid the stomach, purifying the body.
George W. Costello of Costello & Doyle real estate died Monday morning at 12 10 at his home 924 Dauphin street after a paralytic stroke. Born in Mobile 46 years ago he lived here all his life and formed Costello & Doyle about fifteen years ago with P J Doyle. He belonged to Knights of Columbus Mobile Council 666 and other fraternal groups. He leaves a widow Miss Alice McDonald of Daphne Baldwin County five children and other relatives.
Burial services held for John M. Hand at 2:30 and 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral and Magnolia cemetery with Forest Camp No. 1 Woodmen of the World officiating. Eli Roscovar buried at Hebrew cemetery with Rabbi Alfred G. Moses presiding. Walter F Mangum, known as Honey, dies at 884 Dauphin Street after a long illness. survived by parents and siblings.
Miss Marguerite Daniel a long time resident died Sunday night at 11 o clock in a local infirmary. She was the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Daniel of 309 Government Street. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery and the funeral will be private.
Representatives Whaley of South Carolina and Holland of Virginia asked President Wilson to include Charleston and Norfolk harbor improvements in the rivers and harbors bill. They argued the upgrades were needed for military and commercial reasons. Whaley cited that $176,000 could make Cooper River navigable for naval ships to reach the Charleston navy yard.
Ambassador Penfield in Vienna cabled that the United States asked for investigation and explanation of the attack on the American tanker Petrolite near Alexandria weeks ago and was promised a prompt reply. State Department officials said the reply should provide a basis for further negotiation.
In Redding California on February 21 reports from Hat Creek valley describe Lassen Peak as showing renewed activity. The crater is said to emit smoke and steam in small amounts and appears to be in a mild eruption visible from the area.
Romanshorn dispatch reports the new four Zeppelin shed at Friedrichshafen was partly destroyed in a storm last Tuesday. No deaths occurred and it is unknown whether the Zeppelins suffered damage.
Gov Bilbo announces L L Allcorn temporary sheriff of Coahoma County replacing J A Fisher. J D Baugh, ousted as sheriff, agrees to test matters after an audit while Fisher had been appointed Feb 17. Mississippi national guard called to enforce orders as dispute appears settled.
The Know Your City program will tour Mobile's waterfront and the Mobile and Ohio Railway docks next Wednesday. The trip, announced by J. G. Espalla Jr., begins at 3 p.m. rendezvousing at Government Street and proceeding to pier 8 of the M and O docks.
A group formed as the Booker T Washington Memorial Association of Mobile to raise 250000 of the 2000000 memorial fund. Dr C F Johnson presides with W A Caldwell secretary and C W Peters treasurer. An executive and finance committee were named to mobilize a city wide drive urging church groups and professionals to contribute. Subscriptions included 5 and 250 from local supporters.
Fred Kuemmling of Joplin Missouri was rejected for enlistment in the U S Marine Corps at Kansas City. He challenged the policy asking why a man without a left eye cannot serve and urged modern efficiency methods in the service.
Greenville Mayor E. H. Winkler appoints C. F. Winkler C. G. Hamilton R. A. Beeland W. C. Coker A Steinhart C. C. Henderson T. W. Peagler and J. B. Stanley to represent city at Forrest Highway Association meeting in Brewton on February 23.
In Frankfort Indiana on a Sunday, Harry Oliver 29 shot and killed his mother 50 after she remonstrated against his drinking and unemployment. He then slashed his throat with a razor and likely will die.
Residents of Mobile may hear Governor Charles Henderson speak by telephone on February 29 designated as Co operation Day. Those wishing to listen should write Emmett A. Jones in Montgomery with their phone number and preferred listening time for coordination.
A lumber mill and shingle plant of J. D. Cameron & Son on Three Mile Creek near Conception street burned Monday at 2 30 am, with about 20000 dollars in losses. It had been leased to Hitt Lumber Co of Decatur and was to start operations this week. Firefighters from three companies battled the blaze hours, but the plant building was destroyed while other parts were saved. The cause was not determined.
Court records show a continued discussion on road fees and improvements around Dawes. The road committee will investigate and report. A. L. McLean reported hauling work delayed by a faulty auto truck. Citizens of Saraland and Satsuma petitioned against changing the north road, claiming harm to growth. Sheriff W. H. Holcombe was allowed 500 dollars for ex officio services. Routine monthly claims and other business were processed.
Charles Melhado factory representative of the Republic Motor Truck Co visits Alma Michigan to meet H. L. Crawbach of the Alabama Auto Co. He reports sales up 800 percent in the last year and a brighter outlook with demand so strong it taxes the Alma factory facilities for the Honest Truck at a Honest Price.
The British steamship Comrie Castle, wrecked last week on a reef off British East Africa, has been refloated, marking a recovery for the vessel and its cargo.
Major General Leonard Wood promotes military training camps for businessmen to be held at Fort Oglethorpe starting April 3. He emphasizes personal hygiene, camp sanitation, military history, and the goal of fostering discipline, health, and civic duty among participants from diverse regions.
The J C Brewbaker distillery near Fort Smith was sold at public auction by the U S Marshal under a district court decree. The operation, linked to John L Casper and associates, defrauded the government of large whiskey revenue. Casper serves nine years in Leavenworth. seven others received shorter federal terms.
The fire department answered five alarms Sunday, all small blazes with slight damage. Oakdale chimney fire plus four one story frame houses at 934 State, 608 South Warren, 261 Elmira, and 404 Bt Emanuel Street. Causes include sparks and defective stove.
The steamer Middlesex, Norfolk to Boston, ran aground early today on Cross Rip shoal near Vineyard Haven as heavy seas struck. A wireless message to the coast guard cutter Acushnet said she was fast on the sandy shoal but not in immediate danger, and the cutter would likely refloat her at high tide.
Washington Day observances near completion with President Wilson invited guests and dignitaries including French Ambassador J Rand. Seated on the platform will be Lansing Daniels and others with speakers from the Department of Justice and Daughters of American Revolution. The program features readings from Washington and a farewell address in the senate, reflecting national preparedness themes.
Russian forces drive Turks from positions along Lake Van and toward Trebizond. They occupy Witde and Mush while destroying shore batteries and bridges to hinder Turkish retreat. Erzerum fell, isolating Turkish garrisons as Russian fleets press along the coast and roads through mountainous terrain.
Rock Island arsenal hosts a demonstration to show the radio preparedness of 25 000 licensed wireless operators. A message will be written by an officer and flashed to Davenport Iowa and then to state governors and city mayors. The event marks Washingtons birthday and will be read publicly at Lexington Massachusetts and Mount Vernon by boy scouts.
Mrs. V. M. Anson wife of Adrian C. Pop Anson died at her Chicago home aged 56. The obituary notes her birth and family details and lists her as the wife of the prominent local figure.
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