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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1917

Page

8

Fragmentary OCR Note on Payment and Necessity

A fragmentary line discusses per person payments of small amounts and whether such payments are necessary, leaving ambiguity about the context or subjects involved.

German steamer Ursule sails from Zeebrugge to Antwerp

An Associated Press dispatch notes the German steamer Ursule passed from Zeebrugge to Antwerp. It marks the first German ship to travel this route since Antwerp fell, signaling a shift in wartime maritime movements reported today by Reuters.

Associated Press Holland Ursule Zeebrugge Antwerp

Community notices list volunteers by district and role

A crowded roster shows J A R ner and Gabriella B A Wood chairing committees across Five Flags and Cavalier districts. Names include Moore Gall Alletta, Mrs. F A Inge, Miss Warren, Miss M C Owee, and many others guiding banking, charity, and civic activities.

Gabriella B. A. Wood Moore Gall Alletta Unier Five Flags F. A. Inge Dam Bryan H. T. Inge Cavalier Miss Warren the Revolution M. OC Wee D People’ Bank and Vicinity Bsery Matmo Charlies Han. C van Antwerp K. Dawson Charles Beroujon Comer Ao Palmer Atvocation Bou Easton Spotswood Yeend Elizabeth Touart Edna Man- Poe Mamie Clark Pugh Thornton Virginia Thornton Bran Faith Ch Minorerick Mrs. Mertz Margaret Broderick Lil‘Leod Tienes Han Orrell Susie Gaillard May Mc Met-Zundel Barbara Bereuson J. M. A Cawthon Ponsing Herr Joach Nadine ‘Hunter Aitken Bacheythet Pauline Phieffer Sims Bank J. D. Perbigan B. Kirkbride Appolanis Manson Mattie Belle Kirkbride Burns Clara de Sands T. P. Norville Ray Norville Madeline Zieee Ae George Rosson Marianne Howie Ethel Gaines Agnes J. F. Maury Laila Peterson Iman Ieee

Kilbane Knocks Out Drummier in Catchweight Bout

Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland defeated Young Drummier of Jersey City by knockout in the tenth round of a 12 round bout in Waterbury Connecticut yesterday. The fight used catchweights.

Associated Press Waterbury, Conn Johnny Kilbane Cleveland Young Drummier Jersey City

Clarke 1 Holds: $1000 Bail in Reiss Case

Henry Clarke was held to city court under $1000 bond on charges of burglarizing the Reiss Mercantile Company on January 6 and 7. Store owner Jacob Reiss testified 33 gowns 23 waists and 75 silk hose valued between 750 and 1000 dollars were stolen. Detective Warren Burch said Clarke claimed a partner did the work while Clarke watched from a rear residence. The burglary involved entry through a rear property near St Emanuel, with a broken second floor window and property loaded into three suitcases.

Henry ©. Clarke Reiss Mercantile Company La&1 Robert E. Gordon Clarke Iis Jacob Reiss Reiss Warren Burch Reiss Company J. Murphy Conti St. Emanuel

Plan announced of services for Admiral Dewey

Washington report on funeral arrangements for Admiral George Dewey. Congress committees announced Capitol closure for January 20 with invited guests allowed in at 10 am. Dewey’s body to lie in the Rotunda at 11 am with President, Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, diplomatic corps, and military officers in designated seats. Midshipmen to guard the body as the sole escort to the Capitol per Admiral Dewey’s wish. After services, larger escort will accompany the body to Arlington Cemetery.

Supreme Court Capitol Associated Press Washington Admiral Dewey House Senate House of Representatives Congress George Dewey United States Diplomatic Corps Army Committee On Committee On Naval Affairs of J. B. Frazier United States Navy Burleson Postage Department Daniels Corgo Artington Cemetery Org East

Cigarette price increases announced by companies

New York January 19 Associated Press reports tobacco firms, the Tobacco Products Corporation, and related groups announced higher cigarette prices. The increases range from one to three cents per pack, affecting various brands and retailers nationwide.

Associated Press New York United

Spannell Trial Admits Wife and Child Testimony

In San Elmo Texas Judge Duboise allowed testimony about Spannell and his devotion to his wife and child during cross examination. The defense had elicited the line of questioning while the state contended to limit it, and the judge withdrew the ruling to be reconsidered today after authorities were consulted. The trial concerns the July Alpine killings of Spannell’s wife and Lt. Col. M. C. Butler.

San Elo Tex C. E.duboise Harry J. Spannell Colonée M. C. Butler Alpine Spannel Neaind Peach Spanell Duboisé Hig J. W. Downam

Laxative Brom Quinines Endorsed by Grove’s Signature

An item notes that a product called Laxative Brom Quinine is advertised with Grove’s signature on the box. The box price is listed as 25 cents. The message emphasizes that the remedy removes the cause and mentions a single Bromo Quinine item.

We Grove

Wilson presses for speedy railroad labor and reform bills

President Wilson met with the Senate steering committee at the capitol to push the administration agenda. He urged enacting the full program before March 4 including railroad labor measures and revenue legislation, with support for the corrupt practices bill and citizenship changes for corporations.

Associated Press House Wilson Capitol Senate Congress Kern Democratic Party

Legislative friction noted in session over stalled progress

The report depicts lawmakers facing delays as debates stall action and leaders warn against tactics aimed at hindering the legislative process. The phrase suggests internal procedural battles and strategic moves to disrupt bills and votes.

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Brugge Ailor Dauphin ST Bet Hamilton and Franklin OF Mobile Ala Watcher Dewey Germany St. John’s St. John's Spannell Aba L. H. Meyer Kuppenheimer L. H. Meyer & Sons Shop AT Shook’s St. Pane Besse Qualey Stak Scott van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Gas CO Ini J. D. Andrews
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