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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
7
Charitable listing advertises Chas. R. G. Schimpf Fire and Life Insurance services located in the City Bank Building with Bell phones 3100 and 3147 for contact.
A catalog of rental housing entries lists multiple 2 story frame and brick residences on Government St near Michigan Ave St Anthony and Joacim ts 109 S Hamilton between Church and Government Sts 29 Montauk between Hallett and Georgia Ave 21 Stanford Fayette 759 Augusta St on Washington Square 761 Augusta on Washington Sq 24 LeMoyne Ave N Dauphin St and a 1 story frame cottage at Dauphin and Julia Sts and Spring Hill Ave.
New Year optimism grips sports figures and teams from the Cleveland Naps to Yale and Harvard as they predict improved fortunes in 1915 1916. Figures like Willie Ritchie Ban Johnson Jack Johnson and John McGraw look to better outcomes and livelihoods amid ongoing events and rivalries.
Norway purchases apples and prunes from the United States in a trade move reflecting steady agricultural exchanges between Oslo and Washington. The deal highlights ongoing import of fruit commodities feeding domestic markets and consumer demand.
If authorities in Terre Haute Indiana are correct Uncle Joe may face a congressional contest over his November victory by 2344 votes. A Danville grand jury probe into Cannon's district seeks truth of election corruption. A Terre Haute inquiry has led to 91 municipal arrests.
Davy Jones, Detroit left fielder and Pittsburgh Federals member, says Kauff ranks below Cobb Speaker Crawford Milan among great outfielders. He notes Kauff is a mechanical player who shines when things break right but folds under pressure, though he is fast and capable in the field. Jones also dismisses worries about peace terms, focusing on his drug store business and personal gains.
The article details French night offensives across long range artillery and infantry drill. It describes relief operations, scouting parties, wire cutting, trench advances, bayonet charges, and the exhausting but disciplined progression of soldiers under fire amid mud and shelling.
Rube Marquard, former Giants star, accepted Brooklyn Federal League offer and says he will stay with the Feds unless legally bound to New York. He praises Brooklyn management, notes no complaint with the Giants, and stresses self interest in contracts.
Artie Phelan, previously on the Chicago Nationals bench, will start at second base for the Cubs this season. Scientists estimate about 6,000,000 babies born yearly, roughly 70 per minute. Charles Schifoot Restaurant advertises fresh plant oysters and related items at 3-5-7 North Royal.
Mrs Henri a Z Fraser 77 widow of Captain Joseph Fraser longtime Mobile area resident died in New Orleans while visiting her daughter. Survived by daughter Mrs J J Thompson New Jeans Louisiana son Edward Meridian Miss several grandchildren and relatives. Remains arrived in Mobile Friday and funeral held from the train with interment in Magnolia cemetery.
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 two o clock funeral was held at 201 St Michael street and at 3 o clock services followed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate. Rev Father Cassidy officiated before a large gathering. Interment in Magnolia cemetery with floral tributes. Pallbearers included T T Palmer Foster K Hale Henry Gonzales John T ave terty M A Murphrey Charles Jacob Markstein and Dr V P Gaines.
The court issues notice to non residents Lala Gooden and Bob Borer regarding the estate of W. F. Gooden. The hearing and petition are scheduled for a specified date replaced in the record, with proceedings ordered by the county probate court.
The funeral for Mrs. E Marie Wetel wife of H H Wetel was held Thursday afternoon at 4 from 1069 Dauphin Way with Rev D A Planck of Central Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers were T M Stevens G W Unruh T W Sims J H Webb J F McGowin G M Luce A P Bush and James Gibboney.
News received in Mobile on Thursday night reports the death at Pascagoula Mississippi of Captain Patrick Feore a well known stevedore on the Gulf Coast. He was seventy nine years old a native of Canada and survived by two sons Captain James J Feore of Biloxi and Patrick Feore of Pascagoula and by one daughter Miss Minnie Peers of Pascagoula.
Timber bridges, especially Howe truss designs, demonstrate notable longevity when protected from the weather, maintaining structural integrity and durability over extended periods.
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