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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
3
Charles E. Hughes told an East Hampton Fourth of July audience that America needs an intelligent grasp of democratic ideals and a unity-born spirit, not mere patriotic thrills. He praised selfless leadership and recalled the sacrifices behind the Declaration as essential to national character.
A testimonial advertises Sloan's Liniment as rapidly easing rheumatic pain by boosting circulation. It cites knee relief and a warm tingling sensation after application, with a 25 cent price and a Philadelphia user named James Ferguson praising the remedy.
Abe Martin notes Newt Plum’s son in law lives in a flat and when he crosses his legs he kicks his wife. The prom is said to bring an unusual amount of trouble this year for the fellow who prefers to loaf.
Washington July 5 Four states New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Massachusetts paid more than 85 million of the 124 867 429 income taxes turned into the national treasury in the fiscal year ending June 30 A McAdoo table shows New York paid 45 230 679 with a total corporate tax of 14 944 075 and personal income tax of 30 956 004 The state’s previous year corporate tax was 10 221 206 and personal income tax 17 417 537
A discussion on Americanism praising quiet, dependable men and the spirit of service. It stresses intelligent understanding of democracy, equal chances for all, and government led by the best public servants working for national good. The speaker envisions unity through thoughtful patriotism and adherence to democratic ideals.
Widespread destruction reported as lightning and high winds tear through Mobile area. Roofs blown from municipal building, bath houses ruined, yacht club and park wharf damaged, and telegraph lines down to Fairhope. Coastal shipping disrupted with Daphne arriving late. offshore packets cautious until weather moderates.
The big plate glass at L Hammel Dry Goods was blown in, insurance covering $250. Wires for Bell and Home Telephone faced damage but crews worked through the day. Fort Morgan reports 50 to 60 mph winds. a tug Nimrod arrived after a severe voyage with windows blown from pilot house. Vessels Clara C Scott Nordstjernan and Harry Morse faced distress. barge and schooners feared beached. Passengers on Pleasure Bay reported a rough but incident-free voyage into Mobile.
A gust lifts a lawn swing in front of Adam Glass & Co. and hurls it along Royal street striking a couple but causing no injuries. The storm causes roof damage at Hammer Dry Goods and rips tin roofs while telegraph wires are down coastwide.
A varied Fourth of July program in Philadelphia featured patriotic exercises sports and band concerts. Independence Square hosted the main speeches while descendants of the Declaration signers met at Independence Hall for their annual gathering.
The note from Carranza’s government proposes quick practical remedies and accepts Latin American mediation in principle while urging direct negotiations. It stresses the release of Carrizal prisoners as proof of sincerity and outlines two core issues the United States and Mexico must resolve: U.S. troop withdrawal and frontier protection.
The Mexican government shows willingness to consider practical remedies and accepts mediation in principle from several Latin American countries. It awaits U S confirmation that such mediation would be acceptable to advance the stated goals.
A powerful storm damaged property on Charleston and Lipscomb streets as a live wire killed a mule and a coal shed collapsed injuring Frank Kelly and George Hardy. Power and streetcar service were interrupted, Mobile lost all communication, and the Salvation Army opened 25 beds with coffee and food for storm victims. Missing are Mr and Mrs Perrin tor and M LeBaron Lyons and wife, last seen near Dauphin, Lyons yacht Princess.
Twenty thousand people lined the downtown streets as the Alabama brigade marched from mobilization camp led by Brigadier General Charles R. Bricken and grand marshal James Parrish. Governor Henderson reviewed the troops on Dexter Avenue as thousands of visitors cheered the home team. Weather was clear.
A wireless dispatch from Bucharest says Russian cavalry entered Hungarian territory from Kimpelung on Tuesday, cutting telegraph lines and destroying depots of food and munitions. Budapest reports a strong public reaction as refugees flee Lemberg. The note includes diplomatic remarks urging restraint and cooperation between governments to avoid further incidents.
A long OCR fragment describes Edw. J. Woods offering a free book to quit smoking. It cites testimonials of individuals from Livingston Montana and Ohio who claim health and weight gains after quitting. The notice invites readers to write to 32 Station E New York for the book.
Friends of and are requested to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter Mrs Henry P Betrixz 8 North Claiborne Street tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock and from the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception at 3 20 o'clock Interment in Pine Crest cemetery
A fragmented notice lists gatherings of the Barbere Central Trades Council OC and related bodies at various halls including Woodmen the World Maple Camp No 5 Masonic Mobile and Odd Fellows locations with auxiliary and clerks associations and Y M B A hall.
A city leader cautions the populace that Lemberg is not yet in danger and urges residents to remain in place rather than evacuate as tensions mount around the area.
German army dispatches from Berlin say Russian attacks along the Zirin area to Baranovichi in Lithuania faced stubborn resistance with heavy losses for the Russians. In the Somme area on the Allied front the German statement notes no decisive Allied breakthroughs and repeated assaults near Verdun with limited gains.
Migs Carmen Hanlein of Geel is visiting as a guest of her aunt Mrs. Ouy.
The French widening the Somme push through Flaucourt Estrees and La Maisonette strengthens their position near Peronne. Depot roads at Chaulres Cambrai and Nes rail crossings fall under French guns, threatening German supply and forcing a shift of German forces as Verdun remains under heavy pressure.
Washington July 5 comptroller of the currency issues a call for the condition of national banks as of close of business Friday June 30. The report details reserve levels capital and loan standings across the system, indicating overall health and liquidity signals.
A candidate states support for immediate public warehouses with shipside facilities and rail links to spur growth. He proposes leasing city land to the State Harbor Commission to finance terminal construction via bonds, with no city obligation, and urges swift action as essential to Mobile’s prosperity and public services.
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