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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
2
The city thanks forty volunteers who answered Mayor Lyons and the police chief for extra guards Thursday afternoon. No looting incidents were recorded that night, and a quick police response in a case involving a Black man likely deterred would be looters.
Relief workers report virtually no loss of life along Mobile bay shores Dauphin Island and Mississippi sound after Wednesday's hurricane. Fears of dangerous positions near Dauphin Island and high water at Coden were unfounded as relief parties and residents reached safety.
A report recalls the Carrizal incident as 300 Carrizista cavalry ambushed U S troopers near Guerero, but outmaneuvered by a 20 man American force foiling pursuit. The writer warns such clashes loom as U S Mexico relations remain volatile. Also noted are a Bristol parson who married many couples across state lines and a surge in Great Britain trade with non belligerent nations totaling about two billion dollars in 1915.
The Mobile section notes fruit becoming a mainstay despite swift adoption. It cites dangers from lack of preparedness including a militiaman who fell down railroad coach steps and injured himself badly, highlighting safety concerns.
A humorous verse warns new drivers about street danger and reckless speed. The speaker compares speeding to danger, recounting a wreck and urging safer driving habits. It describes a fall from speed, a broken leg, and the surgeon’s care, concluding with a vow to drive six miles an hour.
Readings say an uncertain day with Jupiter and Uranus friendly and Sun Saturn adverse. Business may push, social banquets with a serious motive succeed, and aviators may gain government interest. Political defection surprises both parties. mining faces disappointment while southern and western regions may gain.
L B Warner reports from Cohen relief train to Mobile that Satsuma trees along the railroad show little damage after the storm. He notes mainly missing leaves and no overturned trees, asserting the crop fared well despite wind.
George Anastacio of 607 South Hamilton street seeks information on Falis Bodadidy a Manila native about 45 tall with a tattooed first name on his arm. Falis is believed lost in the storm near Ghocolotte bay and may be near the coast.
Washington July 7. Rear Admiral W. B. Caperton, now commanding the cruiser squadron in Haiti and Santo Domingo waters, was chosen to succeed Admiral Winslow as commander of the Pacific fleet when Winslow retires July 29 due to age.
Washington July 1 A note formally accepting Carranza proposal to settle U S Mexico differences by direct negotiations was handed to Eliseo Arredondo Mexican ambassador designate The note from Secretary of State Lansing expresses readiness to exchange views on a practical plan to remove difficulties and maintain cordial relations.
Severe rain and high winds across central and southern Alabama cause widespread damage. The river packet M Carney hit a crib at Lock 12 and sank. crew saved. Numerous injuries and extensive property loss reported, with record rainfall in Clanton and Montgomery and isolated drownings in Copeland's Mill.
Northbound Gulf and Ship Island passenger train derailed near Bond about 20 miles south. Fireman C. A. Carroll of Jackson and Engineer Robert Thompson of Hattiesburg were killed. Baggage master A. L. Smith was injured. No passengers hurt as only engine and baggage car overturned due to a washout.
Washington July 7 The senate foreign relations committees agreed to take up next Wednesday Senator Martine's resolution urging President Wilson to press Britain to grant a new execution for Sir Roger Casement.
The essay argues three gifts exist in all: fear imagination and reason. It warns that excess fear plus imagination leads to worry and panic while reason should maintain balance. It urges self check to attain harmony, calmness and cheerfulness day by day.
Digestive issues may stem from eating too much for your digestive organs or from the shock of cold baths on the nervous system. Reduce baths to a light rubdown with a wet towel and soak feet in hot water. Consider lighter meals two to three times a week and a two week strict vegetable fruit diet avoiding stimulants.
David Cory narrates Puss in Boots Jr traveling with Mother Goose and Puss Junior. A magical basket carries them as cobwebs in the sky are swept away by the Old Woman. Rain threatens and the group seeks shelter in the woods as a storm nears with lightning.
Warren and Helen explore the Caledonian Rag Market in London chasing bargains on a Friday. They marvel at dusty stalls spread on ground and carpet with odds and ends from old jewelry to a rusty rat trap, while the crowd and donkey carts bustle around.
Florence T notes a scar left by a vaccination on the upper arm. A skin specialist can help remove traces and advises vaccination above the knee in future.
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