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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
3
Rome reports Italy has denounced the 1915 accord with Germany that protected subjects’ rights in each others’ lands. Berlin allegedly violated the pact by restricting Italians in Germany, prompting a public demand to abrogate the agreement as relations worsen.
In the past 24 hours ending at 10 am 27 deaths and 144 new poliomyelitis cases were reported across New York City's five boroughs. The Rockefeller Foundation donated 50 000 dollars to fight the epidemic and Mayor Mitchel joined the committee overseeing the fund. Since June 26 1 853 cases and 69 deaths have been recorded.
A list of property reductions shows Canal and Water Street land values dropping from $24,000 to $22,080 and numerous houses and lots across herds like Cleve land tract and Beebe Hammock reduced to figures around $400 to $1,500. Friday afternoon dispositions include Fannie Shepherd and Mary Smith properties with price cuts to reflect last year figures.
The Coumette Corporation advertises O'Connor motor cars assembled from standard parts, midpriced and sold under a pay-as-you-ride plan with exceptional agency and exclusive territory rights. Inquiries urged at 6331 South Halsted Street, Chicago.
In Washington on July 15 a Senate debate opened over the naval bill authorizing eight capital ships in 1917, exceeding the House five, and fast‑tracking the five year program. Senator Norris leads the anticipated opposition as amendments, harbor improvements, and yard enlargements are debated, with objections over private shipbuilding authority dropped by a Senate point of order.
The naval collier Hector broke in two in a hurricane off Cape Romain while ferrying crew and marines from Port Royal to Guantanamo. Captain Joseph Newell and about twenty men were later rescued by the steamer Cypress. four crew were wounded. The Hector grounded near Cape Romaine after engine failure and fires, as Wellington tug and owner’s daughters aided in rescue operations.
Mrs Pattie G Hubbard died suddenly this morning at her home 109 Madison street Mobile where she had lived all her life. She was the widow of Dudley Hubbard and is survived by two sons Ashbel and Dudley, a daughter Miss Mabel Hubbard, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Born February 22 1844 in Mobile county.
Reports from the Pee Dee region in South Carolina describe heavy wind and rain harming crops and buildings as a coastal storm moved inland from Charleston. The disturbance weakened near Charlotte, with no fatalities reported so far. The Wellington and Cypress actions involved rescuing crews from a stricken Hector in a separate incident near Philadelphia and Jacksonville, with searches ongoing.
A twelve hour wind and rain storm hit Charlotte New Jersey. Gusts reached 54 miles per hour causing damage to power lines and communications. Trees fences signs and roofs suffered damage. Crops and rural properties were beaten down while rivers overflowed. No deaths or injuries reported.
Three owners of the business district east of Royal Street plan to oppose the tax equalizers 1915 assessments that will not be reduced, says a local real estate authority.
Jackson Mississippi July 15 Camp Swep Taylor where the First Regiment of Infantry Mississippi National Guard is concentrated was placed under quarantine late Friday because of the prevalence of diphtheria in the city.
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