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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1915
Page
2
Merrick nominated as Republican 1916 candidate at Ohio banquet
At the Waldorf Astoria, nearly 1000 Ohio society members hailed Myron T. Merrick as Republican presidential candidate for 1916. James Hoyt protected Herrick’s room amid applause as Herrick praised Bryan and urged a strong navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uonal News Service
VY York
Ohio Society
Waldorf-Astoria
Myron T. Merrick
France
James Hoyt
Cleveland
Herrick
Wilam J. Bryan
Hoyt
Henry
Bryan
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Ohio
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Éyor
Lake Shautauqua
Diroctor
Malone
Trick
Secrece
State Department
Man Dies in Fire After Kids Crave Toys
Vicksburg Miss Jan 16 Cries of little children for their toys in their Hazing home led to the death of Walter Fontaine 58. Fontaine raced into the blaze to retrieve playthings and perished when the fire was controlled an hour later his skull and trunk found in the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Miss
Walter Fontine
Fontaine
Charles Ootes
Ish Avenue
Curb Trading Quiet as Prices Edge Higher
On January 16 traders reported quiet curb activity with limited deals. Market watchers noted small gains in some items after a slow start, while overall volume remained light and prices inched up slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yean
Estimated Losses from Closing Saloons in Mobile
A Mobile citizen estimates massive economic harm from saloon closures, detailing losses from state and local taxes, property values, insurance, wages, and related businesses. The total cited approaches 1 million dollars, with broader effects on hotels clubs breweries and transport sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
City
Water and Electric Company
Reaear
Electric Light Company
Renee
Vardaman Answers Prohibition Debate With Senate Tension
In Washington on January 16 the senate spent its session fighting over a prohibition rider to the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Senator Simmons accused pro prohibition talk of a filibuster while Senator Vardaman from Mississippi pressed for a vote, asserting the issue is as important as the ship purchase bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
James
Wilson
T. D. Shannon
New Jersey
Kenyon
Bryan
Simmortis
Simmons
Vardaman
Mississippi
White House
Dear Dad Kom Akros Not A Revenue Raiser
Appleton Wisconsin January 16 The first attempt at Lawrence College to use simplified spelling in communications proved a failure a fraternity student sent a letter to his father asking him to komakros with twenty five bucks not in the mode of funds The letter was returned with the fol.
University Race Over Medical School Control in Mobile
Judge Edington states the University of Alabama will seek legislative aid to keep the Mobile Medical School as a class A institution with adequate hospital facilities. If Mobile fails to provide clinical care, the university may move the school to Tuscaloosa, barring class A status. Faculty endorse a law change to allow removal if Mobile cannot sustain required facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hngton
Alabama
Uni Teaans
Ate Tee
Mobile
State of
American Medical Association
Medical School
Edington
Board of Trustees
The
University of Alabama
Henry B. Foster
Graduate School of Medicine
Birmingham
Birmingham Medical
Graduate School
Hillman Hospital
Tuscaloosa
School of Medicine
Eugene D. Bondurant
T. H. Frazer
Charles A. Mohr
H. A. Moody
W. R. Jackson
J. F. Harrison
W. F. R. Phillips
Toulmin Gaines
F. L. Haley
J. M. Acker
A. H. Ryan
A. B. Thayer
J. H. Agnew
ELOPING PAIR AGED 10 AND 13 INDIANAPOLIS
Ten year old Laurel Tarkington and cousin Stoughton Fletcher junior fled Indianapolis with thirty five cents to seek New York. They walked ten miles before boarding a train and were later picked up near Acton and returned home amid parental worry and police notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
New York
Stoughton A. Fletcher, Jr
Laurel Tarkington
Louisa Fletcher Tarkington
Booth Tarkington
Fletcher Estates
Acton
George Swails
Swails
Stoughton
John Coburn
Laurel
Ann
Mr. Swails
Fletcher
Cure for rupture Texas carpenter shows no relapse
A man describes a cure for a rupture after years of pain from lifting a trunk. He avoided surgery and trusses, claiming a non operative method cured him with no downtime. He offers full information to interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Brave girl drives off bandits at Alandale bank
Kas city Jan 16 a 19 year old telephone operator Clara Dressel scared off four men planning a bank break in Alandale driving them away with a revolver after they stormed the telephone office she then summoned townspeople. A two hour battle ensued with police from Wichita pursuing the fugitives. three were captured and one wounded. The gang then fled in a motor car amid a snowstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alandale
Kas
Clard Dressell
Wichita
Coast Defense Guns Range Details Reported
Washington January 16 reports state coast defense guns have a 13 000 yard range when on dissi carriage mounts and about 18 000 yards when on barbette carriages. The figures respond to Representative Gardner's resolution inquiry into coastal defense capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Gardner
Jealous husband accused after brutal beating in Chicago
Miss Lucy Ventura led police to 740 Jena Street where Mrs. William Wilson, 28, lay battered and semi conscious after a late return from a Laurel Street wedding party. Wilson, a former city policeman, allegedly beat his wife in a drunken rage over jealousy as their four children sheltered with the grandmother. She filed assault and battery charges. police seek Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW O
Lucy Ventura
Corporal Trenchard
Francis Bourgeoie
Ruegger
Jena Street
Miss Ventura
William Wilson
General Taylor Street
Joseph Ventura
William Brady
Laurel Street
Jena
Louisa
Beatrice Ventura
Wilson
Hebert
Osage Trust Fund Graft Exposed Before Congress
Preston A. Shinn testified before a joint congressional committee on the Osage tribe’s oil wealth and alleged misuses of trust funds. He described funds sent from Washington to Oklahoma, then diverted into banks controlled by oil executives linked to Standard Oil, with incompetent Indians used to access funds. He warned of unfair leases and a “downtown clearing house” run by Brenner and Bird, risking exploitation of Osage minerals and rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Osage Tribe of Indians
Federal Indian Service
Standard Oil Company
Congress
Preston A. Shinn
Pawhuska
Okla
Shinn
Osage Agency
Department
Brenner
Bird
Osage
and Company
Indian Territory Ifluminating
Hobos seize Hotel de Gink in New York for temporary shelter
In New York City on January 16 the International Itinerant Workers America led by Jeff Davis took possession of Hotel de Gink at 76 Center Street. The six story building will be torn down after winter to make way for city improvements. An indefinite lease was secured for a nominal $1. The group said the facility will house up to 1000 hobos who want to work and avoid anarchists, with aim to prevent degeneration into tramps until work is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Itinerant Workers America
Jeff Davis
Hotel de Gink
Hobos
Center Street
Prencher
Senate to Pass ASHP Ship Purchase Bill Debate
Democratic caucus in Washington agreed to act on a ship purchase bill this session though opposing the administration measure. They plan to report a form of the shipping bill as unfinished business with possible extra sessions, while Republicans vow a strong fight and possible quorum issues. Thirty nine working days remain in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Burton
Gallinger
Lodge
Schildkret Orchestra Heard At Y M C A Concert
The Schildkret Hungarian Orchestra performed at the Y M C A auditorium featuring six instruments. Samuel Schildkret directed and played multiple parts while the violin soloist offered five pieces including Traumerei Humoreske Old Kentucky Home and Annie Laurie. The program, under Lyceum Course, drew a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schildkret
Liszt
Samuel Schildkret
O Keefe Triumphs in Six Round A C Bout
Philadelphia report shows Tommy O Keefe defeating Gene Moriarty of Syracuse in six rounds at the National A C. O Keefe lands decisive blows securing victory and the crowd acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Keefe
Philadelphia
Tommy O'Keefe
This City
Gene Moriarty
Syracuse
Great air battles in France expected
Paris reports thrilling new German plan for night raids aimed at Paris Lyons and Nancy. French authorities reassure protection measures and bolster air defenses with high altitude battles and new counter methods as strategic terror campaigns unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Selene
Ldes
Lyons
Nancy
Millerand
Gallient
Ndon
Friederichshaven
Leong
Alsace
Treves
Natal
Brooks Granted Limited Divorce in Albemarle Circuit Court
In Charlottesville Virginia on January 16 a limited divorce was granted to Mrs Phyllis Longhorne Brooks sister of Mrs De Dana Gibson and Mrs Waldorf Astor. The decree cites Reginald Brooks of New York Clubman and polo player abandoned his wife on September 18 1912 for over two years. It bars dower and courtesy rights but preserves earlier support and custody arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
British Concedes Strict Guarantee for Merino Wool Imports
The British embassy announced a concession allowing merino wool to enter the United States under strict guarantees. Britain requires the shipper to know the American consignee and ensures the goods will not reach Britain’s enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
United States
Unit States
Great Britain
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Kom Akros
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Natona
Committee of Congress
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H N. Y
Chie
Caucus
C. F. Bertills
Reginald Brooks Norced
Phyllis Langhorne Brooks
Virginia
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