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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
5
Dallas Jones a negro night watchman for Berenson Sands undertakers attempted suicide Thursday afternoon in the second story of the shop. A small rope broke when he stepped from a coffin and he fell unconscious. He is in the city hospital in a serious condition. He had told Chief Crenshaw men were after him and asked protection.
Joseph B. Brogley 21 a mobile native and son of the late Joseph and Mary Kouitz Brogley died Thursday evening at a local infirmary. He lived as a Catholic and is survived by three brothers William E. Brogley John Brogley and Edward Brogley with other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the home of his brother W E Brogley 108 Madison street.
A Philadelphia reader tests Vinol for chronic coughs bronchial colds and bronchitis saying it provided relief when other medicines failed The ad cites cod liver elements and tonic iron as the curative factors and offers a money back guarantee through Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation Mobile Alabama and leading drug stores.
Chicago reports Charles A. Comiskey, owner of the Chi Americans, seriously ill in San Francisco though his condition is less alarming. He expects to be able to leave bed today.
Application for American registry filed with Collector of Port P. W. Maer by Kunz and Cowles Ship Chandlery for the British schooner Gypsum Empress in port several months. The Empress is loading timber for Greenoch Scotland and ready to sail.
The State Highway Commission orders inspections of all state aid roads built in the past four years to ensure necessary improvements by counties. The department will continue to provide aid under existing laws, with potential future funding from motor vehicle funds. counties failing to maintain roads will face immediate improvement campaigns. Governor Henderson backs continuing operations as before.
United States commerce data reveal seven months ending January exports of foodstuffs totalled 377.4 million dollars, up 188 million from the prior year, with wheat oats corn beef flour gasoline and residuum increases. Cotton exports fell by about 2.5 million bales as war disrupts trade. The same day New York court of appeals sustains a state law barring aliens from public work.
An old advertisement claims calomel is dangerous mercury and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, vegetable alternative. It asserts the product cleanses liver and bowels without salivation, offers a money back guarantee, and targets broad consumer use including children.
Berlin reports a German reply to the US and Britain on civilian food provisions and submarine warfare. American notes are seen as a solid base for negotiation though some proposals may be modified. Censorship limits clear assessment of German views, but officials expect a mutual agreement to end certain naval practices.
Fred Welsh out boxed Charlie White in a ten round no decision bout at the auditorium last night. Writers rated Welsh winning five rounds to White’s three with two even. White pressed the late rounds but Welsh’s speed and defense kept him ahead.
The Safety First Federation of America formed by automobile clubs police and public service officials launched a campaign in New York urging local safety groups to cooperate. Harold W. Newman New Orleans public safety commissioner chairs the commission and says the first goal is laws requiring mental and physical exams for chauffeurs.
National Zeitung reports from Austrian press headquarters about a new wireless like system supplementing mine throwers. The correspondent notes high precision with 24 hits in 25 shots claimed as proof.
Three men from New York City were electrocuted at Sing Sing to punish murders of women. Oscar Voght stabbed Agnes Guth the dressmaker he adored. Vincenzo Campenella shot his wife after claiming infidelity. Robert Kane killed Anna Klein saying she caused his marital woes.
February 26 Philadelphia National and American baseball teams depart for New York to sail on the Apache for Florida spring training. Some members travel by rail with Pat Moran. Connie Mack leaves by train tomorrow. Nationals train at St. Petersburg and the Americans at Jacksonville.
A 1914 testimonial from Geo. dona. Y. claims life long itching and blistered skin were cured after using Resinol Ointment and soap. The ad invites readers to request a free trial via Baltimore address.
The Dacia neared Rotterdam on February 23 after leaving Norfolk and was not seized. Reports say British action was unlikely if the transfer from German to American registry remained intact. Edward N. Breitung owns the cotton ship Davia and repurposed Seguranca for freighting provisions to Rotterdam.
United States civil service examinations are set at the local custom house with dates in March and April. Positions include junior chemist, trained nurse, Panama Canal service, poultry and feed handling, fireman, agriculturist, chemical engineer explosives, sub-inspector electrical, teachers, Indian service, laboratory aid in technical agriculture, draftsmen, and other scientific roles.
A circuit court injunction in Chicago stops the transfer of the Kansas City Federal League franchise to P. T. Powers of New York. The suit seeks a full accounting of the league's finances and expenses, with a March 5 hearing set.
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