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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1917

Page

8

Cited Suspects in Philadelphia Murder Case

Report of Ber wis involvement surfaces as Mazie Colbert’s murder near Atlantic City prompts friends to note two men left with the woman’s body. James I. Merminal manager receives a letter seeking secrecy about a photo of Lewis to identify a possible broker. A warrant is prepared for arrest amid claims of disgrace avoidance.

Berwis Ed Mazie Colbert Philadelphia Atlantic City Invest C ‘Han James I. Memeral Eew Yards Lewis Cleveland

Attempt to Solve Mazie Colbert Murder Deepens

After a long inquiry District Rotan announced new lines in the Mazie Colbert case. Police have not linked Dr. Lewis of Pittsburgh to the slaying and relatives urge a fuller investigation.

Mazie Colbert Riments

A Hint to the Aged on Bedtime and Cough Medicines

An aged reader is advised to rest early when catching cold to recover faster. The note suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to shorten illness and prevent progression to more serious diseases.

Chamberlain

Parker Holds Successful Revival at Calvary Baptist

Rev D R Parker leads revival services at Calvary Baptist Church with large crowds. Tonight's sermon is The Fellow Who Lost His Axe and future topics include The Bad Choice of a Good Man and Is Justification A Fact or a Fallacy Each night draws growing attendance.

Calvary Baptist Church D. R. Parker

General Z T Sweeney to Lecture at Lyric Theater

The Church Federation of Mobile announced that General Z T Sweeney will lecture Sunday afternoon at the Lyric Theater. He arrives from Columbus Indiana for a three day stay, and will appear under Federation auspices as the second major lecturer in this winter series. Dr Eugene May of Washington will follow, set to speak on two Sundays at the Lyric.

Church Federation of Mobile Z. T. Sweeney Lyric Theatre General Sweeney Mobile Cawthon Columbus Ind Church Federation Hugene May Washington, D. C May Lyric

Panama Plans Loans to Sugar Plantations

The Panama assembly passed a bill authorizing the government to lend up to 500000 dollars to sugar plantation operators or guarantee loans and interest on them. Loans must be repaid within ten years and applicants must produce 16000 tons of raw sugar annually and have invested at least half the requested amount. A subsidy of half a cent per kilogram of white granulated sugar is included.

Panama Assembly of Panama Eusebios A. Morales United States

Belgians bury poet Emile Verhaeren in native soil

In Adinkerke Belgium January 93 by royal order the body of Emile Verhaeren the Belgian poet killed when boarding a train at Havre was brought home to rest in Belgian soil. His grave lies among flowers in the village cemetery beside new soldier graves and a memorial is hoped for after the war ends.

Associated Press Adinkerke Belgium Albert Emile Verhaeren Aoeeey Havre Verhaeren

Leochares Faces Barrier At New Orleans Today

New Orleans Ia January 9 Leochares the crack sprinter prepares to race at the Fair Grounds against Bar and Stars Roscoe Goose and other sprinters in the fourth race Weather has sharpened the track for the showdown with Pan Zareta as the field vies for a fast time on the card races results listed from one to seventh with several named horses and times

New Orleans Fair Grounds Leochares Bars Roscoe Goose Tod Orleans Sewene Weeneee Madelyn Coy Fae Mary Henshone Oak Whee Ewnwnne Waterwave Weeewe Dunga Dinophelia Liz Sellne Burt Thrurman Wonka Lad ANP David Craig Ween Ben. Hampson Narmar Perth

Porto Rico Regiment Sees Waiting List After Expansion

The Porto Rico infantry regiment, now at full regimental strength of 1,300, reports a waiting list despite enlistment surges after the July army reorganization. The unit has low desertion rates, seen as among the U S Army’s few bodies with a standing queue.

Porto Rican Regiment Associated Press San Juan Porto Rico Congress United States Army

Sapulpa Boxer Carl Morris Edges Bonds in Eight Round Bout

Carl Morris of Sapulpa Oklahoma won a decision over Joe Bonds of Tacoma Washington in eight rounds at Memphis Tennessee. Morris weighed about 230 pounds, about thirty pounds heavier than Bonds.

Carl Morris OY Associated Press Memphis Tenn Sapulpa Okla Joe Bonds Tacoma Wash Morris

Eyesight Strengthened Fast with Bon-Opto Remedy

A period advertisement claims Bon-Opto tablets mixed in water and used as an eye wash can strengthen eyesight by up to 50 percent in a week in many cases. The piece urges readers, especially those with eye strain, to obtain the remedy from a drug store and follow simple steps at home.

Tor Chellas Reg P Drug Co

British ship market cools on secondhand purchases

London observers report a shift in the Baltic Exchange auction scene as Khedivial Main Steamship Co assets go unsold. The Clapham and Horsham failed to attract bids despite earlier keen demand, reflecting uncertainty over a shipping controller and potential government actions.

London Baltic Exchange Khedivial Main Steamship Company Inc Clapham Horsham Ismalia

New Battle Royal Trot Race Sets Grand Circuit Meet

Hartford announces a new event the battle royal for 207 trotters with a $3,000 purse at the Grand Circuit meet next September. Two heats one mile and one half mile track. Nine events total purses amount to $21,500. Charter Oak race for $5,000 to be run 2:12 trotters this year instead of 2:08.

Hartford Conn Battle Royal

Walsh Water Power Bill Heads for Senate Debate

Democratic senators caucused to take up the Walsh water power bill regulating use of water power on public lands in the Senate. Debate to begin after passage of the District of Columbia prohibition bill, with a final disposition planned for January 9.

Washington Senate Walsh District of Columbia Jene

Flames Trap 50 at Frankfort Reformatory

Two black inmates suffocated and another was badly burned as a late night fire trapped more than fifty prisoners in cellhouse A at the Kentucky State Reformatory in Frankfort. Firefighters used dynamite to breach a wall and allow rescues, with over fifty men revived and taken to the reformatory hospital after exposure to smoke.

Frankfort State Reformatory Reformatory Reformatory Hospital

Necessities in Japan Up 30 Percent in a Year

Tokio reports show a 30 percent yearly rise in Japanese living costs with sugar salmon wine beans grain and canned goods all up 10 to 100 percent. Prices for cloth apparel and oils have also increased and wages have risen though many workers still struggle with rising costs.

Tokio Japan

No reductions in Red Sox contracts say Frazee

Boston January 9 Associated Press reports Harry H Frazee president of the Boston club announced there were no salary reductions in new contracts sent out Monday. Ruth Shore and Agnew are the only players under contract at present.

Boston Harry H. Frazee Boston American League Baseball Club Ruth Shore Agnew

Presbyterians Move to Unite Northern and Southern Branches

New York reports steps at a Presbytery meeting toward reuniting the Northern and Southern Presbyterian churches, aiming for a single communion of about two million members. A reunion resolution was adopted for action at the Dallas general assembly in May, with outreach to all 250 presbyteries.

New York Associated Press Presbyterian Church North Presbyterial Church South William Payson Merrill General Assembly Yar Philadelphia Gardiner Spring Baek United States Northern Assembly

Unidentified American's Body Found in England

In London on January 9 a middle aged man described as American was found dead in a compartment of an express train from the south. A large sum of money and a letter addressed to Patrick Cotter of the American Steamship Company were found on him. the envelope showed he embarked in New York on December 30.

Colbert Lewis Qunyor Thomias B. Smith Eee London Cas New York Patrick Cotter Care American Steamship Company Pier 62 North River

Holy Name Parade Set to Be Largest Ever

Holy Name societies from St. Vincent's St. Mary's Joseph's St. Patrick's and other parishes join Cathedral delegation for the Sunday parade. Fourth degree Knights of Columbus met to organize and will guard Bishop Edward P. Allen of Mobile at the event.

Holy Name St. Vincent's St. Mary's Joseph's St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus

Divorce Granted to Robert Hoe in Nevada Court

Robert Hoe, printing press manufacturer and son of the inventor, won a divorce in a district court on grounds of cruelty and desertion. Hoe testified his wife said she did not want to be bothered with married life.

Reno Robert Hoe Hoe

Old Standard Grove Tonic Labeled Tasteless Chill Tonic

The ad claims Old Standard Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is as valuable as a General Tonic due to containing quinine and related tonics. It presents the product as a health remedy with claims of effectiveness and equal value to general tonics.

Tick Eradication Methods Before Atlanta Meeting

Federal and state experts meet in Atlanta to discuss cattle tick eradication with preliminary talks on methods and a plan for a marching season. Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. P F Bahnsen will speak. the conference runs through Thursday with progress figures showing 110,600 square miles cleared and 419,000 remain to be treated.

Atlanta P. F. Bahnsen Georgia

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