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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1917

Page

8

Monday Motion Day In Suit Court Call

The docket lists numerous cases set for motion day starting Monday including H. B. Seyfried versus D. R. A. G. Ward, Mary E. B. Root, Louisa Jeffries, Margaret Mullen et al versus Enk and Trust, and others across Mobile Terminal lines, Lumber companies, and assorted creditors. Several firms and individuals appear in civil actions with schedules pending.

H. B. Seyfried Kent T. Roberts Model Laundry Foley Alabama Cotton Oil Bran State Bank Northern J. A. Robert Et al Fi. -Spielman Co N. Ww Ohio-Penn Lumber Co Brue Walter E. Bailey Burroughs George B C.L. Moore Histonymus Docks D Lumber Co Met “Henschel Helena Green Dixie Amber Co J. R Mary Kline General Acei James Bates White Lodge L. and Palace Antoine Marques Hardson Ed McGraw Dixier Co J. E. Hellmas George A. Muths Joseph St. Tucker A. Y. Glover Peter Mollie Wallace Spence: Lumber Co Nderson T. Barnes E. H. Son Ada Hardwick Grand Tabernacle Matpstey District Grand Taber Lucy, Holmes Lucy, Holmes Et. al Et Grand Taternacle J.C. B & Son Maroney & Monahan It Lumber Co L. F. Leeper Jon Lumber Co Dawes Cane Mning Eugene W. Sibley D. C

Uncertain Health Cure Promoted by Van Antwerp Drug Corp

An unclear advertisement touts Shivar Minera Water claimed to strengthen kidneys and offer a money back guarantee. It mentions mobile distribution by a local drug firm and promises nationwide delivery options despite garbled wording.

Shivar Minera Ibu van Antwerp Drug Corp

Britain and U S Lead In 1916 Shipbuilding Output

American shipyards in 1916 produced 1 163 merchant vessels totaling 52 847 tons and 50 ships of 40 000 tons for foreign flags. This marks 1908 and 1855 tonnage levels, shows the United States leading all nations except Great Britain, with American yards close behind the British.

Associated Press Washington Bureau of Navigation United States Great Britain

Reynalds Attends Victor Jobbers Meet in Camden

Local Victor agent W H Reynalds attends a Victor Talking Machine Company jobbers meeting in Camden New Jersey. He notes Henry C Brown rise to assistant general manager and recalls Brown helping fund a 500000 advertising campaign for the South, boosting demand.

Victor Talking Machine Company Camden N. J W. H. Reynalds Victor Machines Reynolds Mabillan Henry C. Brown Victor Company Brown A. F. Reynolds Colden Brown Mobile Barney-Cavanaga Hardware Company Henry Brown Gregory L. Smith Reynalds South Dixie

Germans deny execution of Belgian woman and boy

An overseas news agency refutes reports that a Belgian woman and a 16 year old boy were executed by Germans as spies in Hasselt. The agency says no such sentence was carried out and the woman sentenced was pardoned after conviction.

Associated Press Berlin Sayville Hasselt Belgium

British Norse coal issue shows improvement

London reports Britain has received Norway's reply on the coal embargo and the Copenhagen dispatch says the situation is much improved. Norwegian press consensus suggests differences will be settled soon and the Norske Intelligenssedlere explains the British minister’s stance, clearing him of any intent to voice dissatisfaction with Oslo.

Associated Press London Great Britain Norway Copenhagen Exchange Telegraph Company Christiana Tideng Tegn Norske Intelligenssedlere

Bombast First Race Winner at Fair Grounds Favorite Oddities

Bombast, 8-5 favorite, won the maiden two year olds race at Fair Grounds. Outsiders toppled favorites from the second race onward as bettors enjoyed their first big day. Friday results list several races with winners and notable runners, including The Duke and Langhorn among others.

New Orleans Fair Grounds Boston Club Weiget RED Rover Oe Thinker Taxi Perseus Rhymer Bray Morass Belle Oe Tootsie Sie Ci Park Handicap Bob Hensley Faerie Ny Harbuck Eee Memnover SG Sas Tex Budouvarrs Crs Northen Ee PAC Ge Ae Woodward Seddece RSM Acs Chelig Circleen Erode Press Club J. J. Murdock Sieese Hanovia Ccccesseene Sisdcosss Eens Faeree Eenees DR. Larrick Madame Hermann Stoutheart Woodstone Cane Run Scanenes Arceersces Entuaee MR. Mack Eneweetnes Chivator Cergacavscece Cas Lynch Bombast Henry R Tantalizer Shade Valspar Vanessa Welles the Duke Monomoy Walter Duncan Sir Oliver Miss Represent Miss Shot Velvet Kultur Pasha Langhorn Pontefract Thorpwood Baby Cal Leialoha Early Morn Alex Getz Commensia Mamie W Billy Knight Burbank Tribolo Esther L Anthony's Lass King Mart Fair Ben Hampson Ting-a-Ling Goeurtly Lass Wat Garl M. Burt Thurman Anxiety Brig Balgee Petlar Broom Corn Ash Can Sleepy Sam Minstrel Supernal Wiley Brizz Orange Valus Prim Harry Thomas Calloway Our Josie Vivian Ira- Waddy Transport Fleuron II Buzz Around Malheur Narmar

Newly Elected Officers Installed at Prichard Camp

Prichard Camp of Woodmen of the World installed new officers including consul commander J. Mark Moulyet and adviser lieutenant J. S. Laughlin with installing officers Charles K. Delhome and Edward K. Cogburn. Past consul commander J. K. Gibson will be seated. The camp, noting a 1917 membership boom, invites visitors to regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays.

Prichard Camp Woodmen of the World Charles K. Delhomme Edward K. Cogburn Maple Camp No. 5 J. Mark Moulyet J. S. Laughlin W. F P. Richardson

An Aid to Digestion Ad Promotes Chamberlain Tablets

An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets ease fullness and weight after meals. It advises taking one tablet to aid digestion and improve comfort following eating. The copy emphasizes digestive relief as the product benefit.

Submarine Sinks Steamer San Leandro Angers Spain

Paris reports Spain reacted strongly to the January sinking of the steamship San Leandro. The Cartagena crew, all residents of Cartagena, were saved after the vessel was sunk by a submarine.

Paris Cartagena Spain San Leandro

Parade of Holy Name on January 14 in Mobile

The Holy Name Societies of Mobile Catholic churches plan a January 14 parade with expected record attendance. A retreat by Father Joseph V. Molloy at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception January 10–12 is open to Holy Name members and other Catholic groups.

Holy Name Societies Mobile Holy Name Society United States Joseph V. Molloy Cathedral Holy Name Society Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Father Molloy

Statue Unveiling Set at Toulminville Sunday

A statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will be unveiled at St. Francis Xavier Church in Toulminville Sunday evening at 7 30. Rev. Father Lauzen will lead, Rev. E J Hackett will preach, and Misses Agatha Cowley and Marguerite McDonald will unveil the statue. Forty two young ladies will be enrolled under the banner of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with Rev. Father John W. Dunne in charge. benediction by Rev. Father Thomas J. Eaton. An elaborate song service closes the program.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Francis Xavier Church Toulminville Lauzen E. J. Hackett Agatha Cowley Marguerite McDonald John W. Dunne St. Matthew's Church Oakdale Thomas J. Eaton

Bethlehem Steel Says It Has Lost Money On Shell Specs

Charles M. Schwab states Bethlehem Steel has lost money trying to meet U S government specs for 14 inch shells. He notes Bethlehem has spent large sums. tests are severe and the plant partly devoted to meeting requirements. Schwab urges U S manufacturing independence and bids on government specs at fair prices.

Associated Press New York Bethlehem Steel Company United States Charles M. Schwab Oeng Hadfield's, Limited England Hadfield Bethlehem Company Bethlehem Steel Corporation Schwab Bethle Stee Corporation

Man Who Killed Premier Stuergh Tries Suicide in Cell

Dr. Frederich Adler, who assassinated Austrian Premier Stuergh, attempted to hang himself in his Amsterdam cell. He was cut down in time to save his life, potentially delaying the trial, according to a Reuter dispatch citing the Kreuz Zeitung of Vienna.

London Ann Frederich Adler Stuergh Austria Reuter Amsterdam Kreuz Zeitung Vienna Adler

Internationalization Plan for Constantinople and Dardanelles II

The Nation argues for internationalization of the Constantinople and Dardanelles area to secure Black Sea navigation for Russia and others. It proposes disarming the straits, neutralizing shores, and placing the whole arrangement under an international commission with U S participation as a stabilizing guarantee.

London Balkan Turkey Constantinople Straits Russia Black Sea United States

Mississippi Centennial Exposition Sees Strong International Interest

Gulfport officials report early inquiries for exhibit spaces from China Japan Italy Persia Germany and India as the Mississippi Centennial Exposition opens December 10. The U S government exhibit from San Diego will be moved to Gulfport and expanded before the fair begins.

Gulfport Miss Clyde H. Osborn Department of Osborn China Japan Italy Persia Germany India Gulf Coas United States San Diego Cal

Baseball season returns as Spring Hill reopens

Students of Spring Hill College returned from Christmas and resumed classes. With over 200 students back, baseball chatter surges, signaling another strong team. Ching Christovich Bienvenu and Mackin headline a lineup likely to include Moulton Wallet Curren and Clements plus Hastings Brunet in the outfield.

Spring Hill College Ching Christovich Bienvenu

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