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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
5
Paris editors hail the Allied response to President Wilson as a clear declaration of their aims in the war. Alfred Capus of Figaro says the note solidifies unity and moral resolve, warning that Germany must be vanquished or Europe faces continued threat.
Stephen Pinchon reports in Petit Journal that Germany withholds aims, preferring conference to disclose plans. The article accuses Berlin of treachery and of trying to sow divisions among nations.
Deputies and police conducted liquor raids yesterday. They found prohibited liquors in a building at Lawrence and St Michael streets occupied by Dennis McBride. The police list two additional raids at Frank Stauter 9 North Royal Street and William J Ardoyne 65 Government Street.
The article discusses a U S view on peace work and justice contrasting two approaches and praising President Wilson. It notes Belgium’s calm note to Wilson supports the Entente’s honest stance and portrays the Allies as firm, confident they will achieve their aims despite German violence and military realities.
Committeemen return to head headquarters of the Mobile Carnival Association at noon to report a progressing collection for the Mardi Gras celebration. General Chairman Jacob Reiss says committees are meeting with hearty responses and donations in outlying districts including mill operators and merchants at Whistler Plateau Toulminville. Donations are good in the suburbs with several individuals contributing toward the 25 000 Mardi Gras goal. a full tally and donor names are planned for Sunday morning.
General Dudley Avery, age 74, co discoverer of salt on Avery Island and Confederate commander, died at his island home. A daughter, Mrs Joseph Clarke, lives in Philadelphia.
Billie Broadus a peddler was held to the city court under $500 bond on a charge of stealing eighteen chickens from J. W. Wheeler of Crichton who identified the poultry. In two other alleged chicken thefts Broadus faced additional $250 bonds, totaling $1,000.
London report cites Westphalische Zeitung via Amsterdam dispatch that a considerable number of Romanian prisoners of war were moved to the occupied northern France area by German forces and will be used in agriculture.
A downtown druggist notes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is popular for darkening gray hair. The old time remedy promises natural color and shine after use, with effects seen overnight and within days. It is presented as a beauty aid, not a medical cure.
The Rev Edwin G Hunter of Maywood Illinois will lead Trinity church until a permanent rector is chosen. The Rev M R Hunter arrives this afternoon and starts duties January 14. He follows Rev A G Richards who left recently for Athens Georgia.
Electra Semmes Colston Chapter of the U D C and city volunteers will sell flags January 20 to raise funds for Semmes camp veterans to attend the Washington reunion. Acting president Mrs. Lewis Sewall and secretary Mrs. Robert Padgett issued a joint appeal to Rotary club officers for cooperation. The letter notes this may be the veterans' only trip to the national capital and urges a strong effort for a larger sale than usual.
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage announced a March 4 parade plan was canceled. Instead a White House picketing demonstration will form a cordon of over 1,000 women. Despite an 11 below freezing day, the silent sentinels kept their vigil as President Wilson returned a salute.
Reports from PHILAD TA detail K Thaw slashing his throat with a razor and injuring an artery in an attempted suicide. Poisoning items were found at his home, with doctors unsure if he ingested any. Oliver Brower, linked to conspiracy charges, was arrested and awaits a hearing. Thaw rests quietly at St. Marys Hospital after a calm, pleasant morning with physicians.
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