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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1915
Page
2
Analyzed from the railway standpoint the Western engineers and firemen presented testimony today in Chicago. Their arguments and counterpoints outlined wage proposals and job protections while the hearing continued.
Berlin reports that in a night attack on English forts along the Shat-el-Arab river in Arabia the enemy suffered about 100 killed and wounded while a British cavalry division tried to surprise a Turkish squad near Kurna. An Indian expeditionary force operates at the head of the Persian Gulf as Turkish forces at Kurna reportedly surrendered to the British earlier.
Carlton Molesworth, Birmingham club manager, reports signed and unsigned contracts arriving for the coming season. He plans a Maryland trip before season prep resumes and expects some salary objections to be resolved. Birmingham aims for a strong roster, with three former players possibly leaving and spring practice arranged in Orlando, Florida.
The Boston Nationals will meet the Washington Americans in Washington on April 9 and 10, with a game against Harvard slated for April 12. Other dates include March 26 27 and April 3 in Atlanta April 7 in Durham and April 8 in Richmond Virginia.
Hugh Henderson of Pittsburgh defeated Alfred Jordan of London to claim the American checker title. The deciding fifth game lasted four hours after four drawn games, with Henderson previously winning the championship in 1913 and the next American championship slated for Pittsburgh in 1917.
Public health note urges parents to treat children's colds and coughs promptly. Warns about serious after effects and promotes Dr Kings remedy as a germ-killing treatment to support natural healing.
A birthday invitation lists several ages from 2 to 10 linked to January 20 birthdays. The note mentions tickets mailed for a birthday picture party, inviting each guest to attend.
Roger Bresnahan, manager of the Chicago Cubs, signed Polly McLarry once with Louisville and now from Topeka Kansas. He hit .315 last year and was noted for numerous home runs and doubles as a standout second baseman.
The Panama Pacific International Exposition committee on amateur boxing announced world open championships for amateurs May 5 to 8. Eight weight classes will be contested from 108 pounds and under to over 175 pounds.
Mat Bennet of Danville Kentucky aged 29 was jailed by Detective Jack Newbern and Special Officer Noah Harris as a dangerous and suspicious character. He allegedly tried to cash a $20 draft charged to Bennet and Whitty of Cincinnati the firm says Bennet is unknown to them.
Police Sergeant John Lincoln and Patrol Officer James McKay arrested George Lee of 458 St Emanuel street and T F Harrison of 305 Elmira street on disorderly conduct charges after a fight on South Royal street. Brass knuckles were found at the scene and used. Both men were severely hurt.
Budapest dispatches report Cracow governor orders partial evacuation of the city and suburbs for women, children, and non serviceable men. Banks move to Vienna as provisions grow scarce. Austrian war office orders landsturm mobilization of men up to age 60 across the empire.
Lexington Kentucky January 20 The Kentucky Horse Breeders Association decided again to offer the Kentucky Futurity stake for three year olds with total purse estimated at 12500 dollars.
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