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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1915

Page

8

Baltimore detective probes family dispute and auto chase

Mrs Kamb, recently returned from Ireland, faced a warrant as police allege her sister Daisy Clifford attempted to take the children during a car outing. A pursuit ensued to Washington with injuries reported to Mrs Kamb’s sister. Clifford and the chauffeur are jailed as the children return to their aunt. The Kambs had separated earlier in the year amid international travel and wartime tensions.

Ire Eomb Washing Baltimore Konap Lmcident 4& Qn Daisy Clifford Kamb Ailifford Washington Virginia Mr. Kamb Miss Cliff Miss Clifford Feld

Law and Equity Court Settings March 1916 Schedule

Legal calendar lists daily dockets for Law and Equity Court with cases across March. Notable entries include Elizabeth Smart vs John Clark and Burroughs Adding Machine vs J R Little under description of sessions and judge Safford Berney. The record details multiple firm names, defendants, and scheduled dates from March 2 to March 20 with business results and notices.

Law and Equity Court Tee Es Helen M. Tewys W. N. Newell van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile-Gulfport Lumber Co Southern Fuel & Material Co F. J. Slider Howze Lumber Co John Goodman Arnold Maryland Casualty Co J. W. Gurley & Co Zimmern’s Coal Co Stonewall Ice Co Grassell Chemical Co Stonewall O. M. Layne Ruwart Saddlery Co G. F. & B. Chemical Co Elizabeth Smart Henry Clark Peterson & Song Willis Willis A. K. Givens Mobile Light and R. R. Co Bessie Vickers Bessie Vickers Et al Vs. Thomas V. Gartman., Friday, March 12.—Mary Harris Mobile Light & R. R. Co W. M. Griffin John P.moore Swanson Tabb Home Industry Iron Works S. L. Christie Southern Dredging Co Anderson Dozier Cawthon Taxi Co E G. Rike T. L. Moore Swift & Co P. F. Doyle Sandy Nathan H. H. Smith F. W. Bacho L. Dolz John F. Holley M. Robinson McIntyre Lumber & Export Co R. Gayon Als E. T. Barry Page & Jones E. T. Barry & Co Page Law and Equity Safford Berney Brandon & Son Minnie D. Black J. F. McGowin Markley Coal Co Atlanta Paper Co Peerless Steam Laundry Co. J. Gayfer & Co Virginia Rhea Megane B. F. Cody, Jr I. Rubel L. M. Meyer Et al Holberg Mercantile Co E. T. Burrowes Co Shearer & New Oo Or . Om. Fran Vs. E. C. Granade Zimmern Coal Co Grasselli Chemical’ Co S. A. Fowlkes Minnie F. Sedge Berney B. Pake Leinkauf Santing Co Harry B Pake

Forger Minden Guilty in Two City Court Cases

William Minden, a known forger with a country wide reputation, was found guilty in city court on second degree charges and remanded to jail for sentence. Attorney G. H. Kruempel defended him. N. E. Bertel testified that his forged signature appeared on six checks linked to Mobile Trunk Co and others.

William M. Minden Detroit Mich Joilet G. H. Kruempel N. E. Bertel Whitney Central New Orleans Minden Mobile Trunk Co W. H

Baldwin Campaign Planned with March Meetings Across County

Special to The Item from Bay Minette Alabama reports Baldwin county arranging a multi speaker campaign on March 4 and 5. A revised schedule lists twenty four meetings in various areas. George W Powell of the Harvester Co. arrived and helped finalize committee assignments led by W D Stapleton with members J M Voltz W M Stuart BE W Mc A Stone and others for aviation and youth outreach.

Baldwin Bay Minette Ala George W. Powell Inter- 1 Harvester Company W. D. Stapleton J. M. Voltz W. M. Stuart BE. W. Mc. A. Stone Aviation O. C Man E. A. Huggins G. W. Hries Frank Earl W. E. Bryant Kles Miss Lillienan Eve Smith

Flour Sacks Packed for Shipment to France

A Missouri company loaded 15,000 sacks of flour, each 220 pounds, for New Orleans. The buyer declined to name the purchaser, but stated the flour is intended for shipment to France.

France Mipld New Orleans Newis

Papes Diapepsin For Indigestion Adnote Troubles

An old advertisement copy centers on Papes Diapepsin for indigestion and upset stomachs. The irregular print notes a malfunction reason and signals the ad’s chaotic layout while urging readers to try the product.

Chancery Court Calendar Notices Set for March Dates

Chancery court notices include Emma Voorhies versus Octavia McVoy and others set for March 38 with business Friday before 12 30 p m. Lois Showers versus Wallace C Showers granted decre pro confesso.

Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Emma Voorhies Octavia McVoy Lois Showers Wallace C. Showers

Circuit Court Docket Update in Browne Court

Judge Samuel Browne follows business Friday with matter involving Graham and Rush versus Averom as garnishees and garnishees Walker Thomas discharged on their answers.

Circuit Court Samuel B. Browne Graham & Rush Averomas, Garns Walker Thomas

Washington State College Narrowly Misses Intercollegiate Rifle Record

Reports from multiple cities note sports and training events. Washington State College men with 992 near the intercollegiate rifle record, while New York Americans prepare for spring camp in Savannah. Detroit Americans head to Gulfport with recruits, Ty Cobb to report March 20, and umpire Henry O Day leaves major leagues for Pacific coast. Nome hosts dog derby with Ayer leading, Blatchford second, Seppala third. Dexter defeats Evans in golf, White and Atwell draw, Curley denies Havana transfer for Johnson-Willard bout, Chicago NL players head to Tampa, St. Louis Nationals sea to Hot Wells, Harvard pitcher Davis sets strength record.

Detroit Mich McGuire Detroit Americans Tigers Gulfport Miss Catcere McKee Yelle Frank Fuller Ty Cobb

Tommy Long Reports to Cardinals in Mobile Stop

Tommy Long of the St Louis Cardinals arrived in Mobile from Bladon Springs Alabama on Friday en route to San Antonio to join Manager Miller Huggins training camp. The hard hitting outfielder aims to win a major league spot after recalls and trades involving the Washington Americans and Cardinals.

Tommy Long St. Louis Cardinals Mobile Bladon Springs Ala San Antonio Miller Huggins Cards Atlanta Washington Americans Cardinals

Germany bans securities price quotations explain ban

Berlin reports explanatory details on the bundesrat ban on publishing securities prices. The order aims to curb speculative activity, not market prices which are said to compare well with foreign paper. Foreign securities quotations may still be printed.

Berlin

Unclear docket items list several court cases and bonds

Fragmentary docket notes reference garnishment judgments for the plaintiff and various defendants. Mentions bond amounts, motion docket entries, and several names including C L Sims, Southern Way Co, and others. Gulfport area appears with miscellaneous individuals and entities.

C. W A. Frelichstein Cephas Gulfport Rosa Sullivan

Sunday School League Doubleheader At Y M C A

This afternoon at 2 15 the YMCA hosts a Sunday School League doubleheader. Irt Baptist versus Trinity and Government Street Methodists versus All Saints. Admission is free and teams are well matched as practice intensifies. The league runs into late March with a planned baseball league to follow.

Irt Baptist Sunday School Trinity Sunday School Government Street Methodists All Saints

Move on Warsaw Being Developed in German Plan

German forces push toward Warsaw in a renewed offensive pattern with three Russian defense lines from Kovno to Olita, Olita to Grodno, and the Bohr-Narew line. Marshy terrain slows advances while battles around Stabine show high energy and bayonet action as Russians retreat in Galicia and Austrian occupation continues.

Warsaw Poland Kovno Olita Nieman Secon Grodno Bohr-Narew Stabine Galicia Kalicz Dniester

Model Juvenile Court Proposed in Washington

A proposed model juvenile court in Washington would treat children as wards to be saved, not criminals. It would avoid criminal proceedings, allow home placement or guardianship, and give judges power to certify exceptional cases to criminal courts. The report notes over 4,000 convictions of children from 1907 to 1913.

Washington National Capital Congress Gregory Boards of Children’s Guardians

Sullivan's Record as a Noted Catcher Across Years

The article traces Sullivan’s prolific catching career from 1896 with Dubuque to 1914 with teams including Columbus Boston and the White Sox, listing famous catchers he worked with and the years they played together. It catalogs numerous players such as Nichols Lewis Dineen Pittinger Bailey Gallahan Piatt and Callahan Patterson White Flaherty Owen Altrock Walsh and others across 1899 to 1914.

White Sox Sullivan Dubuque Iowa Columbus Ohio Boston ‘Oe Nichols Willis Lewis Willis Lewis Dineen Pittinger Bailey Gallahan Piatt Patterson Skopec Harvey Katel Griffith P. N Garvin Katell White Flaherty Owen Dunkle Altrock Neg Wi Selerterty Frank. Smith Stricklett Ed Walsh Altrocalsh Smith Walsh Fiene Manuel Nelson Burns Jim Scott Suter Olmstead

Dr King’s New Discovery Cited In Cough Relief Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for cold onset relief. It claims rapid soothing of throat irritation and phlegm, with testimonials like Captain I T Newberry and mention of Providence Infirmary. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy.

Providence Infirmary

Mobile Defeats Capital City YMCA in Tight 41 to 30 Victory

The Mobile Y.M.C.A. team beat Capital City YMCA 41 to 30 in a hard fought, clean game played Thursday night at Malis Comiery. Five players from Mobile led the scoring as defense kept the score close throughout.

Mobile Ymc. A Malis Comiery YMCA

Medical College Firmly Aims To Even Rivalry With UMC Host

The Medical College five and UMC clash tonight with high stakes and a possible post season game if UMC wins. Barton beat UMC earlier this year and tonight’s result could determine the school championship as M C A also pursues top spot. A record crowd is expected. tipoff at 8 15.

Barten U. M. Gs Barton Medical College M.C.A

Burglar Baffled at E A Smith Store in Theodore

A burglary attempt at the E A Smith general merchandise store in Theodore Alabama failed when iron bars barred access. The thieves escaped after strong efforts without entering and stole an overcoat from a rural letter carrier’s buggy nearby. No clues have been found.

Theodore Ala E. A. Smith Letterers

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