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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1915
Page
2
Speaker Mr. Goldstein denounces socialism as hostile to religion and the family. He cites texts advocating free love and a socialization of childrearing, arguing that under socialism private家庭 life would vanish and private households become public industries. He praises the Knights of Columbus for opposing socialism’s anti religious aims.
Rev Sonn McCreary will speak at St Matthews Church on Wednesday night about Closing Scenes of Life as part of a series on man's earthly career and eternity. He will follow a lecture on Hell, delivering one of his most striking sermons. Weather has affected attendance, but larger crowds are expected.
Dr J Caldwell states migraine does not shorten life but is not curable and tends to recur until age forty. During attacks palliative care and diet are advised. Preventive steps include two F Kamnia tablets at symptom onset and Anti Kamnia tablets every two hours during the attack to ease pain. Anti Kamnia tablets available at druggists.
City policy in Los Angeles requires jitney routes to be approved, drivers to pass safety exams, front seat limited to the driver and one passenger, no standing on the running board, and non skid tires on rear wheels. Venice Has issued a $100 license per jitney bus as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
A public notice states no orders were solicited or filled for Red Top Rye High Ball in Alabama, citing legal restrictions. No further details are provided about parties or dates.
Leesburg reports J C Webb Roy Jones and Roy Black of Sumter county released on request of Solicitor Wil after evidence found linking them to banker A D Oliver shooting. Trials of Chande Chance G Chance and Minter Kennedy, charged with Oliver's murder, begin in superior court.
About 10 000 bales of cotton await loading at Mobile docks for shipment this month and early next. The Nestorian is due about March 29 with 750 tons billets and 1 500 barrels of rosin to Liverpool. Albanian due March 2 with 7 000 bales and cargo, Kyleakin expected by the tenth for another cotton cargo from Liverpool and Glasgow.
Whistler Alabama Feb 24 Matt Laws reports finding head and hide of a cow shot with buckshot on Chicasabogue creek indicating theft. Local stockmen plan meeting March 3 at Mobile courthouse to organize and back legal action, with firms Ormerd Morgan and others reporting losses totaling over 2000 dollars.
A dated ad urges readers to use Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and other pains. It promises immediate ease, ease of motion, and urges purchasing a 25 cent bottle from druggists with a money back guarantee for unsatisfied buyers.
A broad weather pattern includes a central low over the lake region driving southerly winds and warm temperatures along the Atlantic coast, another low over the Pacific States, and a high pressure area from the Rockies to the Mississippi bringing cold clear weather and subfreezing temps as far south as Oklahoma. River forecasts expect little change. the Tombigbee system likely steady for two days with Montgomery rising late Thursday or night and Selma remaining steady.
Visitors arriving in Fairhope by bay steamer include E. B. Gaston O Foster Mershon Hen Wilson Captain W P Vinta Stevens Co L Coleman F Bradford Brown and several others listed among the arrival party.
A dated advertisement warns a cold is dangerous and urges quick treatment. It touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as effective for colds and coughs, claiming it loosens congestion and is available for 25 cents at the druggist.
More than 100 entrants entered babies for the Better Baby Show to be staged at the Home Products Show building the week of March. Mrs. A. W. Metcalf leads the promotion with City Federation of Women's Clubs backing, featuring lectures by Drs McCall Duggar and Metcalf on infant care and nutrition.
Chicago election returns show Carter H. Harrison defeated for the Democratic renomination by Robert M. Sweitzer by 77,551 votes. Sweitzer 182,534 ballots including 57,666 by women. Harrison 104,988 with 36,207 women voters. Thompson leads Republicans with 2,325 plurality over Olson. Harrison declines independent bid. Sweitzer, 46, Chicago native, faces Progressive Charles M. Thompson, 36, a lawyer.
Hundreds of women visit the Home Products Show in the Alba building on North Royal street to view costumes worn by queens and maids of the 1914 and 1915 Mobile carnivals. Miss Mabel Hartwell and Miss Margaret Wefel robes are central attractions under designer Mrs. John S. Garrison. The public school exhibit features high school and grammar grade work plus kindergarten displays.
The Mobile Floral and Horticultural Society plans a citywide floral exhibit to accompany the Home Products Show in the Alba building. President H P Loding said through Secretary Card that the idea could become a lasting feature. A meeting is set for March 4 with show Weeks remaining to decide on permanency.
Sweet potato pie baked at W. Adams home and served free at the Harris exhibit highlighted a display featuring Pickaninny Brand and Aunt Dinah Brand sweet potatoes canned by the K. C. Lumber Company at Lucedale Mississippi. G. M. Luce of Mobile heads the local canning civic enterprise.
Law and Equity Court call lists cases including J J Lewis versus C P Smith A H Downey versus Julia F Russell Henry Fender son versus Katie Bryant River Tie Company versus Robinson Lumber Company Ghalenea con tS Keane J eaum versus L Donald Edward Beaucrat versus Kate L Donald Circuit Court Brown judge call includes WLeggert versus Henderson Burroughs Willis Gulley versus Eddie Wilson Askin Marine versus Jett Manufacturing Sims Mer company versus Hallett Manufacturing Company R L Duke versus Hallett Manufacturing Company
Honor Judge Thomas H. Smith presides as Chaney Court this Wednesday with a report on references in Mary Lou Gill versus State line. Debates on Dickson v Emma O and related terms appear pending decree. A call for Thursday lists Robert c. Pe Mathenlle transfer by Company.
Mobile Rotary Club representatives joined New Orleans members for a Crescent City Get Together marking a decade of Rotarianism in America. The event featured an automobile ride, a Creole luncheon at Kolbs, a riverboat trip, dancing, speeches by Mayor Behrman and Dr Harris, and a De Soto hotel banquet with notes of congratulations from Pennsylvania. The Mobile club organized in 1914, while New Orleans Rotary began in 1917.
R C Donaldson appeals Governor Rye and Adjutant General Rogan for a militia platoon to quell night riding in Lake County. Governor directs sheriffs to hire more deputies as Titan reports unrest aimed at driving blacks from lands. The dispute centers on rent terms and discrimination allegations versus demands for lower rents.
Romeo Reese was fined nine dollars and costs on a meals without license charge after an appearance on Wednesday. he appealed. Drewry E. Pressley filed for bankruptcy in the U S district court with assets of zero and liabilities of two hundred ninety dollars. adjudicated bankrupt and case sent to Referee Campbell in Selma. W Meeds of Meridian visited Mobile to gather export data for several lumber mills along the regional rail routes. John T. Cochrane, Railroad president, toured Mobile business leaders to drum up patronage for the line across Alabama, Tennessee and north toward the Meridian area.
Harry Chadick aged 48 died at his Meridian Mississippi home after a brief illness. Born in Whistler Alabama he later worked with the L and G railroad in Texas and was blinded by an service injury. His funeral will be Thursday at Bethany Baptist Church with interment in Whistler cemetery. He is survived by his wife and many relatives in Isip and Alabama.
Reports from The Hague indicate ongoing government deliberations with late night sessions as officials consider fresh developments. Meanwhile the Holland American liner Ryndam departed Rotterdam for New York brilliantly lit, with its name painted in large letters on both sides.
Seven collie pups from Springdale Kennels in St. Charles Illinois joined the dog display at the Alba building, along with Airedales shown by Elmer Kennels Mobile. The ad campaign has led to sixty seven dogs sold since the show began, with two of the seven just received already sold. A kennel show plan meeting for the exhibit is set at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Officials and employees of the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago railroad occupy all three floors of the Pollock building on Conti Street east of Royal. They expect to have departments in apple pie order by week’s end. The building was designed for the railroad and is praised as well lighted and conveniently located for patrons.
Test for Liver amet mena unhappy physical dull the liver shows in a unhappy mental state. Keep your Liver active and healthy by using Dr King’s New Life Pills which empty the Bowels freely tone up the Stomach cure Constipation and purify Blood 25c at Druggist Bucklen’s ointment salve for piles.
Washington Feb 24. President Wilson discussed congressional speed with Senators Stone Simmons and Fletcher and reiterated optimism that ship Philippine and Shields water power bills may pass in seven days. The Senate passed the army appropriation bill about 103 million without dissent and the House approved a 6 million fortifications bill as sessions near close. Debate centered on striking from the House bill a prohibition on stop watches and scientific shop methods in government plants and on denying bonuses. Senators Hughes Ine and others urged restoration while Senator Root urged restraint.
The Russian asador George Bakhmeteff sent to the state ambassador a memorandum accusing Germany and Austria of violations of the Geneva Red Cross and The Hague conventions. It charges mutilation and killing of wounded Russians, execution of prisoners, attacks on Russian troops, use of dum-dum bullets, desecration of churches, and pillaging. The document was presented as information, with similar notices to other neutral powers.
T Francis Murphy former president of the Mo Cola Company tied to a planned plant in Mobile was acquitted in the inferior criminal court after Birmingham arrest for allegedly embezzling 26 dollars. The case against J J Lister a former Mo Cola member was called and continued.
A loud promotional notice claims Danderine makes hair wavy fluffy abundant and lustrous after a simple cleanse. It advertises dandruff removal scalp purification and relief from itching and hair loss within weeks.
Rumor that Americans were attacked by Germans in Germany prompted heavy selling in cotton futures. Trading showed March at 7.72 to 7.90, May around 8.02 to 8.13, July near 8.34, October about 8.59, December around 8.74 as markets moved on the unconfirmed report.
Liverpool failed to respond to yesterday’s local break as opening steady gains gave way to liquidation and Southern selling. Active months fell 7 to 10 points from night closes, trading 70 to 85 points below last month’s highs before the hour. Shipping risks remained unsettled though marine reports showed no increase in war risk or insurance.
Liverpool reports cotton spot prices steady with good middling at 5.21 and mixed middling 4.89. Low middling 4.50 with 8,000 bales sold. speculation and export 2,000 bales. receipts 6,358 bales. Futures advance from May at 4.83 to January-February 5.10 1-2.
Cash grain and oats list Wheat No. 2 red 1.54 to 1.57 No. 2 hard 1.55 to 1.58 Rye No. 2 1.22 barley 0.74 to 0.82 Hay Timothy seed 5.50 to 6.50 clover 10.50 to 14.00 Provisions Lard 9.92 ribs 8.87 to 9.87 Pork nominal.
In New York on February 24 declines of 1 and 2 points led the losses in Louisville and Nashville and Atlantic Coast Line. Prices were lower across speculative favorites and specialties. The London market showed mixed tones with Canadian Pacific up over one point while Union Pacific and Reading fell. Trading remained light amid pressure on new bond issues.
Turpentine firm at 411-3c reports sales of 500 casks and rosin firm shows no sales. Receipts total 776 barrels. Quoted prices vary by grade with B at 2.90, D 3.02, I 3.05, K 3.20, M 4.00, N 5.00, WG 5.40, WW 5.55.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad passenger department plans to resume regular Thursday summer trips to the gulf coast. Past summers saw excursions to Bay St. Louis and nearby points at a round trip fare of $1, benefiting Mobile residents and drawing strong patronage. Service is expected to restart in the first week of June.
The public health committee of Mobile County Society meets at 7 pm tonight at the board of health office. Members include Drs. J. J. Peterson Toulmin Gaines H T Inge D T McCall and G J Wintrop. City Commissioner Laz Schwarz will attend.
February trade figures show imports from Germany totaling about ten million dollars in January, with coal tar colors and art works among the notable categories. Exports of foodstuffs in the first ten days of February surged, especially wheat, while several other imported goods, including wool dress goods and colored cottons, declined sharply from January 1914 levels. Italy was mentioned in the report.
A Mobile River Commission meeting was held at 11 a.m in the mayor's office with Col W S Keller US Engineer for the district. Attendees included H H Wefel J C O Connell G Rickardy Joel M Pratt and S P Gaillard representing the commission.
The News steamer Vitale, 723 tons, sailing from Lin ee Dente to Rotterdam with cargo, is detained at Falmouth during an investigation. The British authorities seek Rotterdam consignees as the embassy and consulate work on the case. release is expected soon.
Austrian troops and artillery have evacuated positions on the Bukovina frontier across the Pruth River from Mamornita Romania. Forces are moved back to Czernowitz as fears rise of a new Russian offensive with no signs of a further Austrian advance.
The Graham Rush Clothing Company filed a certificate of increased capital stock in the probate court on Wednesday. The firm, expanding its business, raises capital from 2000 to 25000 dollars as part of its growth.
A Wednesday afternoon blaze around 2 15 damaged a frame house on the east side of Broad street south of Charleston. The alarm came from Box 62.
Officers reported around 11 PM Tuesday that Dan Thomas cut Joe Grove in the left arm and breast during a fight at Hamilton and Manassas streets. Grove was transported to City Hospital by ambulance. wounds are painful but not dangerous.
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