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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1916

Page

6

Mobile Urged as Ideal Site for Film Studio by Expert

G. S. Gullette of Empire Company says Mobile offers ideal climate and location for motion picture production. He notes easy outdoor work year round and quick distribution to national markets, contrasting with Florida and Los Angeles. Empire crew plans further local shootings and a public screening of footage.

Mobile Ind Florida Pacific M. A. Harris Empire Amusement New York Gullette Empire Company Fea America Harris Mr. Gullette Ladly Los Good Pictures Empire Comp Friay Messrs Harris and Gullette Ville Hotel Satsuma Belt

Escapes Fine For Obeying Court Order In Drunken Arrest

Buck told the judge he did what he was told as he faced police court on Friday for being drunk. He said the five months of probation began August 6 and ended yesterday. The case was continued until March to see if sobriety can become a habit. if so, Daley may receive probation.

Buck Eding Daley

Rioting in East Youngstown Leaves City in Ruins

Thousands watched as a steel district riot burned for hours. National guardsmen faced gunfire while mobs looted, with eight strikers shot, a bridge siege, and a plot to blow up the Republic plant unfolding amid widespread destruction and pending investigations.

Ohio National Guardsmen Youngstown S. H. Rabonowitz Umstead Republic

Resignations at Two Batteries Prompt Elections

In Birmingham, two field artillery batteries report the resignations of their commanding officers and an imminent order for elections to fill the vacancies. Resigned are Captain H A Moon, Captain Frank Flinn, Lieutenants W L Furman, R L Pittman of Battery A, and Captain J M Fray, Lieutenants W S Pritchard, J P Smith of Battery C. The Alabama National Guard muster rolls include Company G of Eufaula and Battery B of Montgomery. mustering out was ordered by the War Department.

Montgomery Ala Birmingham State Military Department H. A. Moon Field Artillery Frank Flinn W. L. Furman R. L. Pittman J. M. Fray W. 8. Pritchard Engineer Keller Henderson

Celery Cabbage Newest Mobile County Vegetable

E B Davis of Coden introduces celery cabbage to Mobile county as a new market crop. The plant resembles celery in stalk and form but does not head, with curly tender foliage. Quoted at 25 cents per stalk in Chicago, Davis argues Mobile soil climate and proximity to markets give cost advantages over California growers.

Mobile County California E. B. Davis Coden Mobile Ty Pacific Coast South Alabama East North Middle West Chicago Davis Mobile Gulf Coast Produce Exchange

Peter Hamel Acquitted In Prohibition Case

Peter Hamel was acquitted in city court on a prohibition charge. He faces two additional similar cases set for Monday. In a related matter, jurors reported in the John West prohibition case and a mistrial was ordered. A second West case was postponed to the next term. It notes a military saying about volunteers.

Peter Hamel John West West

Mobile Bar Endorses Norvelle R Leigh Jr for Circuit Judge

Mobile Bar members endorse Norvelle R Leigh Jr as one of Mobile County Circuit Court judges. The notice cites his ability, integrity, and judicial temperament, with dozens of signatories and campaign details. Published by Leigh Campaign Committee at 210-213 Van Antwerp Building, Mobile Alabama.

Mobile Bar Norvelle R. Leigh, JR Mobile County Mobile Circuit Court of Leigh R. T. Ervin Harry T. Smith Stewart Brooks B. F. McMillan, Jr Cessner T. McCorvey D. B. Goode Wm. McLeod Jesse F. Hogan D. H. Edington J. Irwin Burgett Robert E. Gordon John W. McAlpine Herbert A. Feiberman E. E. McMillan Neil A. Frazer T. T. Shepard Moses Kohn W. B. McAleer George J. Sullivan Nicholas E. Stallworth George E. Crawford T. M. Stevens Ed. J. Grove Alex T. Howard Leo M. Brown Bart Bi Chamberlain J. W. Tharp Jere Austin Gregory L. Smith Earl E. Brogan Frank S. Coffin Elliott G. Rickardy Aubrey Boyles R. M. Smith Robi. H. Smith W. H. White Wm. H. Armbrecht Carl McMahon Lamar Y. McLeod Wm. G. Caffey W. J. Young James E. Duggan G. H. Kruempel Joseph C. Rich M. A. Hearin Harry H. Smith J. P. Courtney M. E. Ward R. P. Roach J. B. Jenkins Harry B. Groom Thomas P. Strong Anthony J. Touart Vincent F. Kilborn Carl Fox D. P. Bestor, Jr J. Gaillard Hamilton J. Blocker Thornton William Cowley Frederick G. Bromberg C. W. Tompkins J. H. Kirkpatrick Hugh M. Caffey, Jr H. H. McClelland Cecil F. Bates Z. M P. Inge H. Bailey C. T. Prince F. J. Verger Thomas R. Foster John F. Glennon J.I. Clemmons S. R. Prince M. B. Inge George E. Cramer Joseph N. McAleer John E. Mitchell J. H. Webb Joseph B. Cloud H. T. Pegues Neil McCarron L. H. Faith E. W. Faith M. V. Hanan Tisdale

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court Saturday

The probate court issued licenses to White-Oilie Thompson and Perie Carlisle, Roy Joseph Shafer and Josephine Vegliacich, Richard Sheperd Jr. and Mattie E. Murden. Also listed are Frank Willis and Mary Turner, Robert Williams and Susie Wilson, Anthony Varner and Lillie Jackson.

Oilie Thompson Perie Carlisle Roy Joseph Shafer Josephine Vegliacich Richard Sheperd, Jr Mattie E. Murden Frank Willis Mary Turner Robert Williams Susie Wilson Anthony Varner Lillie Jackson

South Side Social Club Meeting Set by Miss Olean Clements

The South Side Social Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with Miss Olean Clements 209 Marine street All members are requested to attend If you have nothing but prospects the chances you may go hungry though there are men smart enough to collect money on them.

South Side Social Club

Sherwin Williams Paints and Varnishes Price List Update

Advertises S. W. P. brands including Brighten Up, Excello, Marnot, Velvet Finish, Rex Spar Varnish, Brassbite Polish and house paints. Lists gallon and half gallon prices, stock notes, and a 20 cent advance for out of stock items with partial color exclusions. Also mentions smaller cans available at proportional reductions and limited reds and greens.

Sherwin-Williams House

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