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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
5
Montgomery July 16 bill would authorize release of seized liquor for shipment under sheriff direction. The measure aims to allow export shipments once approved by authorities.
Local bulletin reports shop hours closing Friday at 5 pm and reopening Monday at 7 am. June pay checks to be issued Saturday. Community groups meet in Odd Fellows Hall and Bethany Baptist church. Residents visit relatives, travels noted, and a chicken house raid reported with nineteen chickens stolen.
CAPE HAITIEN July 16 Government forces now control Pere-Du-Midi village and the Any river area. Revolutionists retreat from Morin quarter toward Limonade. The Grande Riviere front is relieved as the red army withdraws.
Horace L. Washington American consul reports three sailors from the Russian steamer Leo filed depositions claiming no Americans died after its torpedoing by a German sub off the Irish coast. Governor Henderson to entertain the legislature at the governor mansion during the current session with eight member divisions invited per night.
The Mobile hearings examined towboat rates and stevedoring costs as critics argued prices were ruinous. Captain Walsh and others described competition lowering towcharges since the Towboat and Wrecking Company formed, while pilots and apprentices discussed wages and regulation. The board adjourned after testimony from Captain Walsh and attorney Stevens.
An advertisement touts Sweet Dreams as an economical and efficient mosquito repellent. It urges readers to order when mosquitoes invade and notes druggists rarely substitute, offering the product with a smile as appreciation.
Maurice McLaughlin, world's champion, outlasts John Strachan in five sets 3-6 6-2 6-2 4-6 6-2 to reach the final. William Johnston defeats Clarence Griffin to join him. Strachan and Johnston meet in doubles final. Mathey and Church also reach doubles final. Anita Meyers to face Marjorie Wales in women's final. Clinton Mississippi announces Mississippi College 1915 football schedule with nine games from October to November against A M LSU Alabama Mississippi State Southern Tulane and other foes.
A lively column mocks heat and a baseball practice scene with playful banter about the Tupeto-Terror and Merritt. It ends with a note that Alexander Piskowski will be deported to Russia once a host is found for immigration.
A choir of forty voices will render special music at the mid-summer convention of District No 6 Mobile County Sunday School Association at Broad Street Methodist church Friday night at 7:45. Rev D W Bosdell and Rev S P Spiegel will speak. program includes music readings and open parliament.
Boston Braves captain Evers rejected claims that he said the National League race is fixed after a near close call with umpire Rigler in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He acknowledged tempers flare on the field and defended his remarks as misinterpreted comments during a tense moment.
London reports emphasize the toll of war on worn troops and the need for robust health. The piece urges sailors and soldiers to protect digestion and blood health, recommending Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to restore strength and purify blood.
The article analyzes Mobile's baseball setup led by Schmidt, noting early season gains and a sharp turning point at the half mile mark. It praises the pitching, outfield, and infield while questioning fan support and weather impact on play. The Chicks show rough conditions, with Townsend and Covington in focus as key players.
A Houston druggist Mr BEJ DeBlieux reports thirty days free of rheumatism after seven weeks in Hot Springs and using Vitalitas. He says Vitalitas relieves rheumatism and other derangements, claiming it comes from the earth with no harmful ingredients and imparts new vitality. Sutton's Drug Store urges investigation and says Vitalitas is sold by druggists.
A vintage hair tint advertisement outlines Brownatone a harmless permanent color for fading gray or uneven hair available in two browns. It promises a nondetectable washproof result with two shade options 250 and 1.00 prices, sample offers, and direct ordering through Kenton Pharmacal Co. and mobile distributors.
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