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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1915

Page

2

Orozco Faces Federal Bonds in Huerta Case

El Paso authorities set hearings for Victoriano Huerta related revolu- tion plots. General Pascual Orozco and three co defendants faced conspiracy charges with bonds set at 2500 to 4000 dollars. Huerta did not appear, previously waiving hearings.

Fed Federal Grand Jury Vitoriamo Huerta Mexico Genveo el Cc Federal Grand F. Armendariz E Alderete Orozco el Paso Ignacio Avo Eduardo Caus San An Oliver R. E. Crawford United States District Attorney Tex Victoriano Huerta Aco Pascual Orozco Mariolo Caraveo Jose Zozaya Ike Alderete San Antonio Huerta San Angio United States Mar Orozeco

City Brevities Police Arrests Across the City

E Colburn of 1064 Washington was arrested for driving past a street car. Walter frond a Maysville Negro and Jim Manickes were arrested for the same offense. Albright of 64 Kilmar street faces speeding charges. Ben Birle a 14 year old Negro snatched a suit and was released on bond. Faulk surrendered on an assault warrant. P J McMillan the complainant.

E. Colburn Washington Ue C. H. Brannon Walter Frond Maysville Pitroff Jim Manickes Mona Hyland A Albright Kilmar Street Recorder’s Court Ben Birle Helton Louisville Nashville Ick B. Faulk Inferior Criminal Court P. J. McMillan

Franklin community notes and visits excerpt

Personal notices list visits from Mrs E M Deer and Miss Mabel Simmons teaching at Franklin school. Town residents report sermons at the Meth church, family visits, and W O W revival with new applicants. Local names include Mr J C Hudson, Mr M Barnes, and Mr Feportse noting good crops.

E. ‘M. Deer Wilcox Mabel Simmons Scotland Franklin School Franklin Meth W. H. Sellers A. N Tunnel Springs Franklin Camp No Cooper J. C. Hudson M. N. Barnes Hixon Feportse

Wheelerville Personal Notice Sketches Local Visitors

Miss Ethel Renzie and Miss Carrie Wheeler hosted at Ellerville Alabama. Mrs J B Moody and visitors returned home. Families including Gooding and Fincher noted with church attendance and local events. Rev J S Lombard led services at 10 o clock. A cow and collar remark appear amid scattered hometown scenes.

Wheelerville Elerville Ala Ethel Renzie Carrie Wheeler J. B. Moody Maud Eree Catherine Y. Wheeler Carrie, Crichton J. H. Mco Gooding Hattie Fincher P. E. Boyd J. S. Lombard

End Yorkend Intermediate 22 Vielne Direct

Synnse for Meridian Tusceir and Hust services described as direct routes linking the towns with a new regional program. The notice outlines proposed schedules and potential impact on local travel patterns.

Yorkend Meridian

Out of Town Guests at Local Hotels List

A compiled list shows arrivals at several hotels including Windsor with C J Gragg and J B Hasty from Alabama, plus guests from Mississippi and nearby states. Notable names include Leslie Hall, a Bay Minette attorney, staying in Fairhope for the summer, among others from Gulfport Pascagoula and Birmingham.

Windsor C. J. Gragg Grand Bay Ala J. B. Hasty Nicholsville J. P. Barcley Chattanooga Tenn W. Fuller Westover Bucatunna Wilmer, Ala F. J. Durbee Daphne St. Andrew’s Jake Jones Jefferson H. G. Brandurn Pascagoula Miss George Swift Fairhope A. Wright Gulfport W. B. Robinson Bond O. C. Campbell Selma Battle House A. D. Cecil T. B. Turner W. S. Bolinger Birmingham S. H. Bolinger B. H. Bolinger Shreveport J. I. Ford Shubuta J. EB. Upchurch W. W. Beasley Carrollton Mre H. H. Wheat Leslie Fiall Bay, Minetté

Whistler Social Notes Chronicle Local Visits and Events

A flurry of visits and gatherings across Whistler Alabama including George Henchey and family from Mobile, Belle Ballentine’s Selma trip, baby born to Mr and Mrs Therrell, Dr Quitman Newell visiting parents, and church events. The Bethany Baptist lawn party planned for September 21 at Johnson's Park and a postponed Methodist children’s day to July 26 are noted. baptisms at Eight-Mile Creek and social outings along Chickasabogua.

Whistler Ala George Henchey George, Jr Mobile Belle Ballentine Selma Joseph White Bay Minnette Nathalie McCarthy Demopolis Susan Crabtree Battles Wharf Stork H. Seab Johnson's Park Alice Tew Eight-Mile Creek Bridge Henry Peterson Clyde George Margaret Chickasabogue Annie Schmidtner Josephine Nellie G Bellé Ballentine H. Peterson Edgar Lyle Laura Adele Hartley Thomas Hartley Whistler Sewing Circle

Becker's Counsel Cenfer on Next Step for Client Becker

Bourke Cochran Martin T. Manton and John B Johnston counsel for Charles Becker confer in New York on July 12 to decide the next step to save their client's life. An announcement of their plans was expected later in the day.

New York Ww. Bourke Cochran Martin T. Manton John B. Johnston Charles Becker

Weather Outlook and River Forecast for Shippers

The tombigbee river and branches will fall over the next two days with minor changes today at Demopolis. High pressure over the gulf and south Atlantic states plus lower pressure to the north bring warm weather with a 98 degree reading in Dodge City and San Antonio and 96 in Mobile. Scattered rains have occurred in the north eastern half with a thunderstorm at Kansas City. Albert Ashenberger, Local Forecaster.

Tombigbee River Demopolis Alabama Gulf and South Atlantic States Dodge City Kan San Antonio Texas Mobile United States Kansas City Albert Ashenberger

Courts in Session Under Judge Berney

On Monday the Alabama docket includes motions to strike complaints denied for want of prosecution in several cases against Union Naval Stores Company C G Miller Beaver Meadow Turpentine Company and others. Other actions include security for costs refused in Sarah Sutton v W K Linscott et al and motions granted in Ellen Tarvin v Bank of Mobile and John H McEvoy v Mobile Light and Railroad Company.

Berney State of Alabama Union Naval Stores Company C. G. Miller Beaver Meadow Turpentine Company Sarah Sutton W. K. Linscott Et al State H.H. Smith F. W. Bacho Ellen. Tarvin Bank of Mobile John H. McEvoy Mobile Light and Railroad Company Charlie Jordan R. J. Kearns Octavia Pollard L. J. Knox Robert J. Kearns Mary H. Ferguson William Vizard J. F. Hogan Bloch Bros Silas Brunson Pittsburgh Plate Glass Maxwell Decorating Company Dittman Boot and Shoe Company Kelly Bros. Equity Hon. Safford Berney Nellie B. Mitchell Isabella P. Well Decree Pro Confesso the South Investment and Development Company Dave Cummings

Chancery Court Docket Highlights Multiple Demurrers and Hearings

In Chancery Court under Judge Thomas H. Smith, cases include Cunningham Hardware Company against Mary FE Kimball et al with second and third demurrers of June 17 confessed. Martha Byrd Dill v Harrison Henderson decree pro confesso amended on cross bill. Amelia BEB Price v Carrie Williams et al taken out of call. Marshall T. Russell v C W Bohlin testimony published by agreement. R Roy Moyers v Daniel Faggard et al demurrers submitted. Walker v Joseph H Young taken out of call. Mrs Mattie Radcliff v Beaver Meadow Turpentine Company et al demurrers to cross bill as amended. Call for Tuesday. plus Jordan v L Reeves. Howard Benton v Minnie Benton. William H Mack v Georgia Mack. Louisa Dalton v Harry Dalton. H E Baxter Trustee in Bankruptcy v W O Daly et al.

Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Cunningham Hardware.Company Mary FE Kimball Et Dill Martha Byrd Harrison Henderson Amelia Beb. Price Carrie Williams Marshall T. Russell C. W. Bohlin R. Roy Moyers Daniel Faggard Charles A. Walker Joseph H. Young Mattie Radcliff Beaver Meadow Turpentine Company G. T. Jordan L. Reeves Howard Benton Minnie Benton William H. Mack Georgia Mack Louisa Dalton Harry Dalton H. E. Baxter W. O. Daly

Asquith Restrains Shell Row Discussion in Commons

In London on July 12 the House of Commons pressed questions on the shell controversy and the rift between David Lloyd George the minister of munitions and Viscount Haldane former minister of war. Premier Asquith refused to permit debate saying it would do no good and harm the nation's interests.

London Shell David Lloyd-Gee Viscount Haldane House of Commons Asquith

Municipal Market Inquiry Reaches City Officials

A letter from Fredburg, superintendent of city markets at St. Paul Minnesota, asks for data on operation regulation and success of Mobile City markets. Mayor Pil lans forwards the letter to Commissioner Pat J. Lyons in charge of city markets for response.

Mobile City Pillans Fredburg St. Paul Minn Pat J. Lyons Pau Man

Deaths and Funerals In Mobile Highlights

Death notices from Mobile list the burial of Arnold Joseph Laws who died after heart failure with funeral at St. Joseph's church and burial in Catholic cemetery. Merchant Leo Scharff of Moss Point dies, funeral set for Monday at 4 p.m. interment in Hebrew cemetery. George W. Howard, 83, longtime Mobile resident and antique furniture collector, dies after weeks of illness. funeral from Roche Burke parlors and St. Joseph's, burial in Magnolia cemetery. Saville E. Hermann funeral from his Houston Street home to St. Marys Church with interment in Magnolia cemetery. pallbearers named.

Leo Scharff Moss Point Miss Mobile Morris Scharff South Warren Street Hebrew Cemetery George W. Howard Roche & Burke St. Joseph's Church

Funeral service for G. L. Hoffheins at Jacksonville

Large turnout of relatives and friends attended the burial of George L. Hoffheins. The funeral began at the family home in Jacksonville at 4 PM Sunday, then proceeded to Xavier's church for 4:30 PM mass with Rev. Father Barrier officiating. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included John Cleutat, Louis Wacker, Emile Graf, Jesse Jayne, Frank Busch, and Charlie Busch.

G. L. Hoffheins George L. Hoffheins Jacksonville Xavier Father Barrier John Cleutat Louis Wacker Emile Graf Jesse Jayne Frank Busch Charlie Busch

Mrs Ellen Develin Dies After Illness at Providence Infirmary

Mrs Ellen Develin of this city died this morning at Providence Infirmary at 11 15 after an illness of about two months. She was long active in charity and a supporter of orphans through the Cathedral and St Joseph's Church. She leaves nieces Misses Mary Sarah Ellen Catherine Lillie Carrie Callahan and nephew Henry C Callahan of San Francisco. For twelve years she resided with Captain W M Eanes at 112 South Jefferson Street and the funeral will be from the Hanes residence to St Joseph's Church for a requiem mass at a time to be announced.

Ellen Develin Providence Infirmary Develin Cathedralish Ellen Catherine Lillie Carrie Callahan Henry C. Callahan San Francisco Cal

A D Davis Team Beats Biloxi Coast League Club

The A D Davis of Mobile defeated Biloxi Coast League champions Sunday afternoon at Deer Island before about 500 spectators. Davis stars Holbrook, Farnell, and Smith led a strong infield and hitting display, while Biloxi’s Huggins and Dana also featured. A dispute over payment for a team supper surfaced afterward involving Calametti and Schaffer.

A. D. Davis Mobile Walloping Deer Island Davis Holbrook Huggins Biloxi Farnell Smith Neely Moran Dana Calametti Schaffer Vis Yoseies Shaffer

Stahl Withdraws Plea in Guilty Plea Abatement Pleas

Gustave Stahl, the German reservist, withdrew his plea of not guilty to the perjury indictment. He instead filed three in abatement pleas, with the plea hearing to be set later. The note also mentions time and snow interference with lawn care.

Stahl New York Gustave Stahl

French Win Key Heights After 120 Days Of Fighting At Arras

French forces report control of the heights overlooking the Flanders plain from Arras to Bethune after a protracted 120 day battle. The front from Arras to Aix Noulette saw daily trench gains with heavy artillery, over 100,000 German casualties claimed, and French losses described as lighter.

Notre Dame DE Lorette Arras France Paris Bethune Flanders Lille Douai Cambrai Souchez Aix Noulette Associated Press

Recorder's Matinee Prisoner Fined for Speeding and Theft

Daniel Howard, a negro, was fined 15 dollars or 30 days by Recorder Edington for speeding. John Wilkinson faced the same offense and received a similar fine. Clarke White pleaded guilty to burglary and was bound over to the grand jury on a 500 dollar bond after stealing 2.50 from a gas meter. Julius Hill, a bell boy at the Cawthon Hotel, was arraigned on grand larceny. case continued to Tuesday to obtain the complainant Sheehan of the Nashville team who later withdrew prosecution after Judge Edington ordered him summoned.

Daniel Howard Harris Edington John Wilkinson Clarke White White Charles McNeel Julius Hill Cawthon Sheehan Nashville

Marine traffic and repairs at Mobile harbor harbor notes

The Mary G Dantzler arrives to load general cargo for Mexican ports. The Mallory steamer Huron arrives and delays depart as scheduled. Vessels Chamelecon Viator and Bodo banana runs and repairs. Freighter Frednes from New Orleans sails to Cuban ports. Jessmore in quarantine awaiting cargo for Liverpool. Pier reconstruction at Gulf Refining Co to extend 230 feet. Local notices list light extinguishment and navigational references.

Mary G. Dantzler James Gibboney & Co Huron New York New Orleans Frednes Cuban Munson Steamship Company Cuba Jessmore Elder-Dempster Company Liverpool England Mallory Line Ocmulgee Bodo Avanguardia Fort Morgan Mobile Marseilles France Progreso Mex Gulf Refining Company Magazine Point S. L. Christie

Arkansas Supreme Court rules Sawyer racing bill not law

The Arkansas Supreme Court holds that the Sawyer racing bill, which would have allowed racing under a state commission with pari mutuel betting, was not enacted into law after the governor vetoed it. The court affirms the circuit court’s ruling that Governor Hayes vetoed the act.

Arkansas Supreme Court Little Rock Ark Supreme Court Circuit Court G. W. Hayes

Liberty Bell Arrives in Boise on San Francisco Journey

About twenty thousand people gathered as the Liberty Bell arrived in Boise Idaho on its journey from San Francisco. The bell rang through the city and the Governor greeted the train at the line and then accompanied it to the final stop.

Liberty Bell Boise Idaho San Francisco

Young White Man Held for Burglary in Meridian

Clifford Doggett a young white man is under arrest at the Meridian police station on a dangerous charge. Police say he had stolen jewelry from a boarding house and admitted taking it. Chief Crenshaw requested information from Meridian police.

Clifford Doggett Doggett Seary Meridian Miss

145000 Acres Former Flathead Reservation to Sell

Government to offer about 145000 acres of the former Flathead Indian reservation in Montana for sale in August at Kalispell and Missoula. About 100000 acres are agricultural and grazing land while the rest is barren burned over or small timber land, per regulations announced by Secretary Lane.

Washington Flathead Montana Kalispell Missoula Mont Lane

Inferior Court Notes Show Briefs and Bonds Set

Forrest Scott charged with assault and battery demanded a jury trial bond $250. Loney Vance charged with throwing a missile into a dwelling demanded a jury trial bond $100. James Harris found not guilty for lack of evidence. Ben Toomes and Ekbert Edwards forfeited bonds for failing to appear. Fred Jones fined $2 and costs or ten days jail.

Inferior Criminal Court Forrest Scott Asault Loney Vance Sarah Simmons James Harris Ben Toomes Ekbert Edwards Ing Fred Jones

Solons Arrive in Montgomery for Reconvened Session

The advance guard of Alabama legislators arrived in Montgomery for the reconvening on Tuesday of the 1915 split session. Lieutenant Governor Kilby led the arrivals, while a Monday night caucus at a local hotel will push the prohibition majority. Speaker Carmichael may be unable to preside due to a serious family illness. Reports from recess committees are expected Tuesday or Wednesday.

Montgomery Ala Thomas E. Kilby Carmichael

Amendment to Twenty-One-Player Rule in National League

The National League discussed amending the twenty-one player limit at an extraordinary meeting in New York. President Tenér said the rule may be adjusted to avoid injustice to clubs, citing suspendled or seriously injured players like Larry McLean who cannot contribute for sixty days.

New York National League Tenér Larry McLean

Sweet Dreams Mosquito Remedy Promises All Night Protection

An advertisement touts Sweet Dreams as the superior mosquito remedy offering all night protection. It claims many rivals end quickly and urges inquiry at large stores for best value, noting large bottles are available.

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