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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
8
Fragmentary text shows officials noting alarm over comments on trade and war related economics. References to Francis statement, administration stance, and stalled progress in negotiations with Iran and Russia. Becomes a muddled snapshot of diplomatic tensions and policy positions.
Lowitsch earns praise for a performance described as a velvet touch with poetic understanding and intellectual depth. Critics note a singing legato and refined pedaling that merge tone and technique, elevating the pianist among the greats. The review emphasizes sustained coherence and emotional nuance in Ossip’s work.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce’s Anuristic Pellets and Anuric for backache rheumatism and uric acid relief. It claims kidneys fail from sluggish filtration cause bladder weakness and gout and advises weekly liver-clearing laxatives and double strength Anuric. Names M. D. Lucas and Dr. Pierce appear in praise.
Debated murder case centers on Debegan who says Lennioe Booth aided in killing George Moore last March in Yolyn West Virginia. Deegan, a Coolgrove Mayor's son, says Booth is serving a prison term and claims he shot Moore after an argument between Moore and Booth. Deegan says he joined the Marines and was discharged for disability. He surrendered and police vet his story. His brother is Logan county prosecuting attorney.
January 16 report shows Secretary Daniels pressing to start four battle cruisers in government yards. Negotiations with private builders reveal costs 18.5 million each or more, with material and labor inflated by prior price levels. Roosevelt notes steelmakers cut prices, and Daniels urges end of private-profit incentives in war prep.
News from New York reports an unidentified submarine moving westward in the Atlantic as late as last Thursday morning. The British freighter Clematis, arriving from Bordeaux, carried the note that the stranger could be the German submarine merchantman Deutschland on a third voyage to America. The submarine did not attack the Clematis, which was about 800 miles east of Newport, Rhode Island.
An old saying claims beauty is skin deep, but true beauty stems from health. A pale complexion hides a sluggish liver and poor well being. Chamberlain's Tablets are praised for improving health and appearance, suggesting vitality enhances beauty.
Special to The Item. New Orleans IA January 16 Walter Duncan riding for W J Foley of Mobile won the maiden three year olds five and a half furlongs race as he led from start to finish in sloppy going. Other races list winners Pato Royal Interest Chi yator and Greetings with times and a slate of scratched horses.
Fragmented text discusses drug effectiveness and disease control. Mentions motivation to control disease, pain as a key symptom, and the aim to keep patients able to function. References to treatment timing and potential side effects remain ambiguous.
Malcolm McAdoo and Ping Fiske denied any link to the alleged leak mentioned by Lawson. McAdoo, brother of the treasury secretary, said he has no government tie and was not involved beyond reading about the matter. Fiske called Lawson statements a fabrication born of a disordered brain.
January 16 report from Cincinnati states infielder Bob Fisher was released to Rochester of the International League and infielder Joe Wagner to Kansas City of the American Association.
New York January 16. The Baseball Fraternity seeks a charter from the American Federation of Labor. AFL President Gompers backs admission and even favors a strike if needed. Leaders of major leagues attend a schedule committee meeting and expect approval at an executive council gathering in Washington Saturday. This marks the first union affiliation of players in baseball history.
An advertising voice extols Sovereign cigarettes with claims of fine Virginia and Carolina tobacco and “good blood” stock. It urges Southern gentlemen to remember cleanliness and courtesy while praising a smooth burn and mellow flavor.
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