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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
2
The report notes 47 total deaths after the Maloja and its sinking among 411 passengers. Bodies are identified in Dover while survivors are rescued and describe a lifeboat scene. British press speculates on German mines and potential tightening of shipping supervision by England.
Reports from February 28 indicate the steamer Maloja was struck near Dover Polkestone in heavy seas. Rescue efforts by torpedo boats and hospital ships saved many, but numerous passengers and crew perished or remained missing as the vessel sank after a collision with another ship.
Discussion in parliament centers on Greece possibly altering its stance as M. Venizelos appears assured of election. Soldiers take leaves of absence begun last month and demobilization begins. Greek troops in Macedonia and Thessaly are withdrawn to Greece allowing families in need to return home ahead of spring seeding.
Charlies Eugene Parker born January 2 1860 in Freeport Illinois died at his Mobile County Alabama home after a long illness. He was a farmer survived by his wife and two Rockford Illinois sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 10 AM Bayou La Barre cemetery. John Thomas King 24 native of Mobile died Monday at foster parents home after long illness. Survived by parents two brothers and other relatives. Funeral Tuesday pending time.
Jorgan Larsen 54 of 107 St Stephens Road died Sunday morning after a brief illness. His funeral is Tuesday at 2 PM with burial in Pine Crest cemetery. he worked in federal dredging and is survived by his wife four sons one daughter and other relatives. He belonged to Scranton Camp 63 Woodmen of the World. Father Otto J Dus, 48, died Monday at St Vincent's Hospital Birmingham born in St Gall Switzerland and educated at Einsiedin St Meinrad's and St Mary's Sulpician Seminary. He was ordained in Baltimore 1892 and served in Mobile Apalachicola Pratt City and St Catherine's Pratt City where he remained until his death. A six o'clock Cathedral mass Tuesday will honor his soul.
Dr. Samuel Matthews a Mobile Medical College graduate and Bush prize winner died Friday in Clanton Alabama while cranking an automobile to reach his father’s home which was on fire. He had many Mobile friends and was nephew of Mrs. W T Hughes of 12 South Hallet Street.
Mrs. Clara Lisse, also listed as Clara Lisso, a former Natchez Miss resident now living in Missouri for three years, died Monday after a short illness at a local infirmary. Survived by three relatives including Alvin Rosenbaum, Miss Theresa Lisso of Mobile, Sidney Wexler of Monroe and two brothers. Additional relatives named.
Governor Charles Henderson will address Alabamians by long distance telephone Tuesday between 10 30 and 11 am on the Alabama state land book. He will share opinions and benefits while awaiting probable recommendations from the Chamber of Commerce ways and means committee meeting.
O P Heath senior member of the cotton firm O P Heath & Co of Charlotte N C committed suicide in his office at 11 today. He was about 60, one of the oldest merchants in the cotton business in the region and left a family and several brothers who are prominent manufacturers.
Uneasiness over the strained Germany United States relations cut down the price of wheat today five cents a bushel in Chicago. May wheat closed Saturday at 1.13 12 and touched 1.08 1 2 before today’s finish with last sales at 1.09 a net decline of 4 1 2 cents.
The Norwegian steamer Borgsten arrived at Hartlepool reporting Friday rescue in the North Sea of five crew members from the French steamer Trignac. Twenty one crew members the pilot and four French passengers are missing.
Law and Equity Court actions include James K Glennon & Co. vs F O Hayes motion to compel production of promissory note granted. Theresa McBroom vs National Council Knights & Ladies of Security demurrers filed and confessed. Lizzie Walpole vs F A McDermott ad ex demurrers sustained to counts two three four. Jones vs Bolton final judgment by default with $65 account. Tuesday call includes Forchheimer & Co. vs McNab Van Antwerp Garns Odd Kellows Building Association vs Mobile Auto Co J C McDaniel vs John Kimbrough. Chancery Court: Mamie Lillard vs Alfred Lillard decree pro confesso. Ella H Mechem Executrix vs F G Blair et al report of reference and sale decree confirming reach of sale and reference. Tuesday agenda listed Bohlin et al.
Berlin asserts future submarine policy aligns with U S views while pledging to sink armed merchant ships. Germany cites British and Austrian actions as violations, lists incidents, and plans to inform President Wilson before cabinet deliberations. Austria echoes Germany’s stance as Lansing receives details.
Premier Briand described a second phase of the great action as favorable to the defenders. He said French divisions pressed the field, inflicting shrapnel wounds and decimating the German ranks as they recoiled and lost the initiative, with French artillery creating deep furrows in the opposing lines.
Paris reports a surprise German advance into advanced French trenches near the Navarin farm in Champagne. German pressure north of Verdun continues, while French forces repulse attacks on Douaumont and hold Hill No. 255 at Eix. Activities rise in Woevre with Eix station remaining French held.
Berlin reports two government factories and two ammunition plants at Birmingham along with an ammunition factory near Bradford were destroyed by bombs during the last Zeppelin raid on England.
The Italian press reports the Durazzo evacuation completed under long prepared plans serving to rescue remaining Serbian forces. Italian efforts will focus on Aviona, a port about eighty miles south of Durazzo with strategic importance for the Adriatic theater.
A Rome dispatch to Exchange Telegraph reports the hospital ship Marechiaro struck an Austrian mine off San Giovanni di Medua Albania and sank with numerous victims.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that cancellation by the St. Louis and San Francisco and other lines of commodity rates on harness saddlery and hardware from Dallas Waco Paris Fort Worth Fort Smith and other Texas and Arkansas points and from Shreveport to Oklahoma points was justified.
Fort Worth Texas February 28 Mrs Katherine Harrison aged 15 and her husband Charles Harrison were charged with murder after police say she confessed to shooting W R Warren hotel proprietor following a claimed wrong against her before marriage Warren was found dead December 22 1915 The couple were released on bond Harrison is said to be a nephew of Senator Charles Culberson of Texas.
Officers refuse to discuss government service and Cedric’s war movements. The Cedric, idle since 1914 requisition, is back in New York and ready for transport duties if needed.
Fire at Hubbard & Company shovel makers plant in Pittsburgh caused 125000 dollars in damage. The factory was working on war orders when the blaze started early this morning. Origin of the fire is not yet known.
The Ward Line steamer Mexico rescued eighteen Crescent crewmen after locating the 404 ton Crescent sinking fifteen miles north of Cape Hatteras. Launched from Newport News to Santiago Cuba last Saturday she suffered engine failure, a split hull, and failed pumps before abandonment.
Washington officials say they may return J. Grant Lyman to New York for trial on charges of using the mails to defraud but are reviewing his request to be sent back to California where he is serving a sentence. Assistant Attorney General Wallace will consult with Attorney General Gregory before deciding.
A smooth check worker eluded detection Saturday night and Sunday, fooling two merchants besides The Toggery. Dave Bauer druggist at Conception and Dauphin streets and Palace Jewelery Co. at 119 Dauphin St lost cash and goods after the man passed a 36.50 check to J. L. Crowley signed Wise Granite Co. per T. A. Lawrence, receiving 4.80 in goods and change, then 15 in jewelry with change returned. Police have a description.
The British steamship Suevier, sailing from New York February 17 to Havre, was abandoned afire at sea off Ireland. All crew members were rescued by another steamer, according to a Lloyds dispatch from Inishtrahull, Ireland.
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