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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1917

Page

5

Thousands Join Big Parade Over City In Protest

The Holy Name Societies of Mobile held a city parade with several thousand men marching from St Joseph to the Cathedral. Grand Marshal Frank J. McMahon led an American flag escort, followed by banners from multiple churches. Bishop Edward P. Allen reviewed the procession and attended services at the Cathedral, where Rev Joseph W Molloy preached and benediction was given.

Holy Name Societies of Mobile Clark’s St. Matthew's St. Catherine's St. Xavier’s Frank J. McMahon St. Joseph Jeff Claiborne Episcopal Rablaenen Edward P. Len Gacaenabat Franklin Allen Knights of Columbus Ther Joseph Wv. Molloy Father Molloy Cathedral Holy Name Society E. J. Hackett Rosa D. McCarron

Moose Leader Here Por Big Campaign For New Members

District director F M Sommerkamp of Columbus, a Loyal Order of Moose officer, arrived in Mobile and received a warm welcome. He plans a campaign to recruit new members and said about 1,000 members may be added. Sommerkamp will meet with officers and committees and begin the drive immediately.

Moose F. M.sommerkamp Columbus Loyal Order of Moose Mobile Sommerkampee

German Submarine Interned in Dutch Waters

A Flushing dispatch reports a German submarine found in Dutch waters was brought into Flushing by a warship and will be interned.

Associated London Flushing Reuter’s

Row at Prichard Ends With Shooting

Rufus Miller shot George Washington during a Sunday afternoon row at Prichard. Washington was wounded in the left leg. Deputy sheriffs Rood Brown and Easterling investigated and arrested Miller.

Prichard Rufus Miller George Washington Washington Rood Brown Easterling Miller

Zemo Promises Clear Skin With Easy at Home Use

A drug store remedy priced at 25 cents for regular size and 1.00 for extra large bottle claims to erase blotches eczema ringworm and improve complexion. The product is described as a clean penetrating liquid that dries non greasy and stains nothing. From The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Gold Medal Dipsules Claims Quick Kidney Relief

An old ad touts Gold Medal Dipsules promising rapid relief for congested kidneys and bladder. It hawks a cleansing oil that supposedly soothes kidney walls and removes poisons, claiming U S government chemists approve and a refund if not satisfied.

U. S Seeuaiaind

Crops Stand Cold Boosts Cabbage Prospects

The county agent says crops withstood a 31.5 degree cold snap and truckers report no damage. Cabbages are most promising. growers hopeful for a improved market for vegetables as fears ease.

Maloney

Pug fined for creating a scene at city hospital

Amateur prize fighter Reg Olsen was fined 60 dollars or 50 days by the recorder for causing a disturbance at the city hospital after entering a ward and refusing to leave. Dr Hays testified Olsen was drunk and disorderly. officers arrested him and he pleaded intoxication.

Reg” Olsen City Hospital Recorder A. N. Hays Olsen Hegro Davis Connolly

Mobile Chamber of Commerce Chooses New Directors

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce selects a 19 member board from diverse business classifications and will meet tonight at the Battle House to name officers for the year. The old and new boards will convene at 7:30 PM in Parlor C to turn affairs over and approve officers as well as a successor to E. M. Bailey who resigned.

Mobile Chamber of Commerce Chamber Battle House Deat E. M. Bailey Chamber of Commerce

Death of John Groves In City House Fire Involving Heart Trouble

John Groves a black resident of 61.2 North Bayou Street died Saturday in a house on Warren Street between State and Congress streets. The coroner attributed death to heart trouble.

John Groves Bayou Doad Warren State Congress

Court delays in knife assault case and vagrancyFife

Ing Patton denied dismissal and was discharged. R Smith charged with knife assault had case continued until Wednesday. Will Powell unable to appear per Detective Burch after a Tenderloin district incident. Leona Evans jailed twenty days for vagrancy after a Sunday raid by Harris Newbern Lott Johnson Davis Conely. John E Adams case for violating prohibition continued to January 17.

R. Smith Will Powell Smith Burch Tenderloin Leona Evans Harris and Newbern Lott, Johnson, Davis and Conely John E. Adams

Prichard Baptists Plan Week of Revival Services

Prichard Baptists begin a one week revival starting tonight with daily 7:30 p.m. sermons by city Baptist ministers. Speakers include Dr. John Wantes and Rev. G Brealey among others. subjects cover The New Testament Church and church membership.

Prichard Baptist Church Baptist Ministers John Wantes G. Brealey M. E. Hulbert

Two Boys Escape From Industrial Home Recalled

Rosario and Salvator Gambuzzo, two inmates of the Industrial Home for Boys, attempted an outdoors escape early Sunday. They wandered toward Venetia, stopped at a dance, and were spotted by New Lacey, who notified authorities. The youths returned to the institution under custody.

New York Palermo Spain Cadiz Rosario Salvator Gambuzzo Ee Boys Mate Venetia

Paterson Oil Company Promises Lots in Mobile Oil Field

Enthusiasm grows for the Paterson Oil Company first well near Mobile. Buyers pay five dollars and owe nothing further unless oil or gas is found in paying quantities, with profits shared if found. The plan emphasizes a simple deed and no obligation if no paying quantities are discovered.

Paterson Oil Company Ces City Bank Aere SB Paterson. Oil Company, Inc Mobile Oet E Company Hed Fane Sellin Pat Oil Company Sity Bldg

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