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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1916

Page

5

Casement's Case Opens In Court Of Criminal Appeal

London July 17 A new chapter in Sir Roger Casement's treason appeal opened in the Court of Criminal Appeal. Justice Darling and four other justices heard defense counsel Alexander Sullivan argue the treason law may not cover aiding enemies outside the realm and questioned whether the charge matched the statute and if the jury instruction defining adherence to enemies was accurate.

London Sir Roger Casement Dublin Roger Court of Criminal Appeals Spec Justice Darling King’s Bench Press Bray and Scrutton Lawrence and Atkin Sir Roger Alexander Sullivan

Parker Advised of Progressives Endorsing Vice President Bid

New Orleans July 17 John M Parker Progressive nominee for vice president said he had received telegrams from prominent Progressives in various states endorsing his statement and call for a second national convention in Chicago August 5 to nominate Progressive candidates for president and vice president. He expected to announce soon the extent of national response to his appeal to determine if a second convention is assured.

New Orleans John M. Parker Chicago

Submarine Deutschland Evades Pursuit Off Atlantic Route

After a two days chase covering over 600 miles off the Capes the German super-submarine Deutschland entered American waters to avoid pursuit. The vessel under Captain Koenig was four days overdue with 1 800 miles sailed underwater of a total 4 180 mile journey.

Via Capes Deutschland Koenig

Ideal American sermon topic at open air service

Rev A G Richards of Trinity Episcopal led the first open air service of the season in Bienville street Mobile under Church Federation. The theme rooted in Mobile Preparedness Day and used Acts 21 39. The service opened by J Irwin Burgett and closed with Rev H H McNeill praying and the congregation singing America.

A. G. Richards Trinity Episcopal Church Bienville Church Federation of

Whistler Church Women Plan Tuesday Meeting

The Ladie Society of Bethany Destienhurch will meet at the church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock. James Tate and Claude Hudson left Sunday for St Louis Missouri for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Ernest L Wood of Century Florida arrived for a visit. The Magnolia Camp Woodmen of the World postpones the July 20 lawn party indefinitely. T F Stein dipping inspector was in Whistler Saturday. Jack Meyers left Sunday for a business trip to St Louis. Mr and Mrs W F Smith and children spent the weekend in Mobile.

Ladie Society of the Bethany Destienhurch James Tate Claude Hudson St. Louis Ernest L. Wood Century Fla Magnolia Camp Woodmen of the World Woodman's Circle No T. F. Stein Whistler Jack Meyers W. F. Smith Mobile

Weather hampers Cotton States tennis tournament opening

Opening weather hampers the Cotton States tennis tournament at the Birmingham Country Club in Birmingham Alabama. Matches from today will be moved to tomorrow morning. E V Carter Jr and J K Orr Jr will not attend, reducing the entry list. Lee Allen Brooks chairs the organizing committee and says everything is ready for a successful event.

Suthern J. K. Orr, Jr Atlanta Lee Allen Brooks

Burrows Resigns As Pastor Of Americus Baptist Church

The Rev. Dr. Lansing Burrows president of the Southern Baptist convention resigns as pastor in Americus Ga on Sunday. Report says the move was advised by his physician and follows years of service at the local church.

Americus Lansing Burrows Southern Baptist Convention Baptist Church Burrows

Missionaries Targeted by Burglar at Japanese Cottage

Theo F Campbell and wife, American missionaries, were attacked at their Karuizawa summer cottage. An intruder used a short sword, entered through a second story window, awakened them, demanded money, and mortally wounded Mr Campbell with a sword thrust. The assailant fled.

Tokio Theo F. Campbell Karuizawa

Pensacola Official Consults Eng Smith on Paving Repair

Pensacola City Commissioner Thomas H. Johnson inspected Mobile's wooden block paving repairs Sunday. Johnson sought details from City Engineer Wright Smith on restoration methods after July storm washed out blocks. City Clerk C. W. Eggart accompanied Johnson. Mrs. Eggart is visiting Mobile.

Mobile Thomas H. Johnson Pensacola Fla Johnson Wright Smith C. W. Eggart

Puss in Boots JR Sings Off to Find His Father

Puss in Boots Jr bids Mother Goose farewell and sets off on a long race to find his father. The scene opens with warm goodbyes from Mother Goose and a parting gesture from a friendly gander as Puss begins his quiet journey through the cool green woods.

Puss Goodby Mother Goose Puss In Boots Mother,Goose

Puss Sings Through the Woods On a Journeys Road

A talking cat named Puss sings a woodland song about wandering far and free. He leaves the forest, steps onto a broad highway, and hopes this road will lead to his father's home.

Wren Puss

City Reports Two Cases of Infantile Paralysis

City Health Officer Charles A. Mohr reports two cases of infantile paralysis on Hallett Street and Spring Hill. Both victims are expected to recover, with the county case on a well isolated farm posing no danger to nearby areas. Florence, Moundsville, and Eufaula are mentioned in relation to health updates.

Charles A. Mohr Hallett Street Spring Hill Lee Florence Moundsville Eufaula

Western Miners Meet Officers To Be Named

Several hundred delegates attended the Western Federation of Miners annual convention in Great Falls. The focus is on electing officers, already decided by a referendum with canvassing of returns planned at the gathering.

Great Falls Mon Western Federation of Miners Charlies Moyer Miama

Negro Man's Body Washed Ashore Identified by Coat

The drowned man found near Fort Morgan is believed to be J. S. Hungerford of Selma Alabama a cook on a wrecked Gulf vessel. The coat bore the Pollard Clothing Company Selma label confirming identity before burial on the beach.

Fort Morgan J. S. Hungerford Selma Ala Gulf Pollard Clothing Company

Health Talks on diet and neuritis remedies

A reader asks about rapid weight loss and a double chin. Advice cites avoiding fat producing foods and starch and suggests a fruit and green vegetable diet with graham bread and butter for two months. Medical notes link metritis to dental germ drainage and neuritis relief after removing the infection source.

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