28 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
1
Mobile plans an auto exposition during Mardi Gras week led by a committee of twelve local dealers representing 18 car makes. The event runs March 3 to 8 at the Hippodrome Theatre on Conception Street, aiming to be the best Gulf Coast show yet with details to follow.
Delegates at the National Foreign Trade Convention in New Orleans discussed boosting the merchant marine and aiding small manufacturers in exporting. Captain Robert Dollar argued against government ownership, favoring a shipping board and cost equalization to foster a national shipping policy.
James A. Farrell head of United States Steel Corp will probably visit Mobile on Sunday en route to Birmingham. Mayor Pat Lyons coordinated plans and telegraphed Farrell and Stewart Taylor confirming time and harbor tour options using tugs from Mobile Towing and Wrecking. A reception committee will be formed once arrival time is fixed.
President Wilson urges Americans to prepare for possible danger and backs a 500000 strong trained citizen reserve. He warns tomorrow may bring complications and urges setting aside party politics as he addresses the Railway Business Association clergy gathering and Motion Picture Board of Trade in New York.
Receipts from the probate court and tax collector must exceed 45000 by February 1 or county officials including judges and clerks will be paid in script. First to be paid are the good roads bonds 15000 and county notes 30000. Jurymen and county board members are preferred.
The British steamer Appam departed Dakar January 11 bound for Plymouth with 166 passengers and 134 crew. Wireless failed four days out. A lifeboat marked Appam was seen January 16, fueling grave anxiety among shipping circles and insurers.
London January 26. For the first time a professing Jew has been made home secretary of state Herbert Louis Samuel succeeds Sir John Simon. Samuel a strict Jew will be the key link between King George and the people. Disraeli remained Anglican though premier. Samuel previously served as postmaster general and toured the country.
Mystic Infant Mystics Knights of Revelry and Order of Myths prepare a three day Mardi Gras carnival in Mobile March 5 6 and 7 with artistically themed floats. The Knights parade Mardi Gras day at noon and the Myths close with a Tuesday night show while Boss Levi and the Comic Cow Boys promise a humorous parade. Port collector Maer supports the effort providing access to the Tallapoosa for Emperor Felix III's grand entry and Khoras sins will bring a major carnival company through downtown. Plans include two or more hydro planes to fly on the river and bay from Pensacola.
More than half a million British casualties are announced up to January 9, totaling 549,467 including 24,122 officers and 525,345 men. Albania sees Austrians and Bulgarians advancing with Greek reinforcements observed as Entente powers rely on Essad Pasha. The British labor conference backs munitions act revision amid war aims. France seizes Antipile on the Asia Minor coast while concern grows for the liner Appam overdue in the Bay of Biscay.
Return tallies from the Democratic primary indicate a solid anti prohibition majority in the Louisiana senate and 75 of 118 in the house. Several anti-prohibition nominees face April opposition though sentiment remains favorable. Ferdinand Mouton of Lafayette leads for lieutenant governor in early totals.
In Lausanne Vaud an angry crowd ripped down a German consul hoisted flag amid World War I tensions. Switzerland’s federal council and Vaud state authorities pledged apologies to Germany and ordered police to prosecute those responsible while resuming flag protection. Lausanne officials and the Swiss minister in Berlin were to convey regrets and restore decorum.
President Wilson nominating Louis D Brandeis of Boston to succeed the late Justice Lamar on the Supreme Court faced swift resistance in the Senate. Brandeis, 60, a lawyer active in social reform and Zionist work, would be the first Jew on the high bench. A vigorous confirmation fight was anticipated in Congress.
Forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with possible local rains in Alabama and Mississippi. Temperatures show little change while winds shift from gentle to moderate. Colder from the north is expected in Alabama tonight with spitting winds. Mississippi also sees potential rain and cooler conditions tonight.
Paris dispatch reports Anti Philo on Asia Minor coast occupied by French bluejackets. Marines from a warship with two armed trawlers seized the town garrison, a captain and 25 men, destroyed telegraph lines, seized documents, and allowed Greek families driven away to return.
Premier Asquith states total British casualties up to January 9 at 549 467 with 24 122 officers and 525 345 other ranks. Loos battles drove high losses. monthly average about 32 000. In Norfolk about 15 000 dollars was raised for Jewish war zone sufferers.
Senator Sherman introduced a protest resolution against renewed demands by Japan and China. Senator Tillman praised Secretary Daniels and attacked former Secretary Meyer. Military committee continued work on army bills as House hearings on workmen compensation reform proceeded with social workers and labor leaders pushing for changes.
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Winston, who died January 27 1916, will be held Friday at 4:00 PM from the family residence 452 Government street with interment near Gainesville Alabama.
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