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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
6
Miss Hattie Gaunwitzer, former sweetheart Frederick Erdman shot her during prayers at the Church of God. Several congregants injured in the panic. Erdman then killed himself after returning home and confessing to the deed.
The ordination ceremony for Stephen D. Palmer, of Bay Minette, with Bishop C. M. Beckwith presiding, took place at Trinity Episcopal Church. Palmer will serve as rector for congregations in Bay Minette Evergreen and Perdue, following prayers by local clergy and a sermon by Rev. E. W. Ble of Selma.
The admiralty confirms the tugboat Char was sunk during a hurricane collision off Deal, not the Chub. It is feared seventeen crew members are lost.
A Bridgeton New Jersey reader, Mrs. Fannie Cooper, credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after sickness, allowing her to care for her baby. The advertisement touts the product as a safe, non narcotic remedy for female ills and invites letters for confidential advice from Lynn Mass.
Dr. L B Rowe, president of the American Academy and Pan American Commission, says U S makers can win South American markets by showing adaptability and perseverance. He notes Latin America is not dependent on the United States and credits long term credits used by British and French rivals as essential.
In St Pauls Episcopal church Whistler Bishop C M Beckwith officiated at confirmation services before a large congregation The class of confirmants includes Fraser Bowman Lucille Lyle and Estell Smith The bishop delivered a powerful sermon.
Norfolk Virginia January 18 The revenue cutter Seminole responded to a distress call when the Norwegian vessel Trafalgar floated near Norfolk waters. The Seminole assisted with towing and safety measures ensuring the crew's secure transfer.
The steamer Trafalgar ran ashore Friday near Cape Lookout on the North Carolina coast but was reported afloat Sunday with no apparent damage according to wireless update.
A prompt invites children to complete a picture by drawing a line from dot 1 through each subsequent numbered dot in order. The activity emphasizes sequential tracing to reveal the hidden image.
A folklore tale about Bearskin ends with a princess marriage after a demon bath and grooming twist. The notice invites readers to color a picture, enter a prize competition with Empire Theatre tickets, and announces last week’s prize winners with names and addresses.
In Montgomery on January 18 the House introduced an act to regulate court practice, establish an advisory council, and fund the act's aims. It would amend code sections 1309 and 3613 and set a limitations period for all actions and suits.
Reports from Avezzano describe extensive ruins and high casualties with up to 20 000 dead and 10 000 injured. Prince Torlonia and Marchesa di Sostegno assist the injured as engineers and local women conduct daring rescues amid collapsed walls and mills worth millions.
John C. O Connell named excise commissioner of Mobile to succeed Henry Minor Friend Jr who died last Wednesday afternoon. Appointment effective immediately. O Connell a well known newspaper man in the state with long ties to Mobile papers and active in Mobile county politics.
Police docket Edward Madrix a negro chauffeur on a charge of operating without a state license and colliding with another auto in a reckless manner on Sunday at the station.
In Miami Fla January 18 the body of Mrs Herbert Osborn wife of a New York tea merchant was recovered from Miami bay after she disappeared from her yacht the previous Saturday. Her Brooklyn home was 296 Sterling Place. The Osborns were winter visitors. she fell ill aboard and the crew found her missing Sunday morning. A search led to the body found about a quarter mile from the anchored vessel. no coroner verdict yet.
Representative H. A. Thompson of Greenville proposes a bill to redraw Alabama congressional districts before the 1917 election. A Dallas County copy by Col Sam Will John mirrors its plan detailing districts by county groupings and 1910 census populations, with a 1919 census figure for one district. The act would take effect after passage and exclude current or incoming 1916 term members.
Secretary Redfield of commerce and governors Hays of Arkansas Brewer of Mississippi and Rye of Tennessee plus railroad executives have accepted invitations to attend a dinner of optimism in Memphis on January 23. The event, arranged by the Business Men's Club of Memphis, will discuss business opportunities nationwide and in the South.
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