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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
1
The Senate approved the naval bill building program to construct 157 war vessels in three years including four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers next year. Debate continued with hopes to pass before adjournment amid votes on amendments and a plan to end postwar ship retractions.
President Wilson went to the Capitol at noon in a surprise visit. He conferred with Senator Kern and sought inclusion of the working men's compensation and child labor bills in the legislative program, aiming to align several senators with the plan.
The president urged including child labor and workmen’s compensation in the legislative program as Democrats draft a plan to adjourn August 19. Senator Kern did not reveal conference details but hinted no delay to adjournment. discussions targeted Southern senators favoring a measure.
The house today adopted a conference report on a bill concerning interstate railway mail funding. It discusses substituting main use weight as a payment basis. Awaiting a commission ruling, the plan will be circulated for further action at some point.
A public hearing will address objections to a local paving project. Officials will review community concerns, project scope, and funding details before a final decision is made. Public notice invites residents to present input during the session.
The weather bureau issued a storm advisory for a tropical disturbance near the Bahama Islands. The system is moving north with considerable intensity and was reported offshore north Florida, far at sea.
The Mobile city commission ratified Waterworks coal awards to Imperial Coal and Coke Company of Birmingham after Pillans cited higher thermal unit standards and compliance with specifications. Albert P. Bush claimed city savings and defended his mines’ coal value with expert analyses.
The Citizens Relief Committee reported about 600 dollars disbursed in groceries and bedding to storm sufferers by Monday evening. Clothing orders were listed with the Salvation Army Adjutant Ira Munselle and will be distributed rapidly.
Baltimore reports that the merchant submarine Deu he tach is finishing loading today as preparations proceed in the shipyard. The day’s schedule centers on completing cargo handling and sea trials anticipated this week.
War drives U S shipyards to 385 steel merchant vessels totaling 1,225,784 gross tons under construction or contract as of July 1. High ocean freight rates spur a yearlong surge in orders while Britain, despite naval builds and war drain, remains the leader with 423 ships totaling 1,428,835 tons under construction.
Captain William Jensen of the United Fruit steamship Calamares argued that the Gulf Stream curves toward the coast, bringing sharks and tropical fish to waters near Long Island. He noted water temperatures around 74 degrees at 200 miles offshore.
Charles Nathan was docketed at the county jail on the charge of violating the prohibition law and released on bond signed by A D Davis and A Weiss. George Barnes, for the same offense, was released on bond signed by Mayer Mitchell and Ss L Calloway. W E Flinn was charged and released on bond signed by A D Davis and E C Ford. Alfred Austin, docketed Monday night, was freed after A Rosner and S L Calloway signed his bond.
July 18 in Boston fifteen hundred delegates from the U S and Canada attended a solemn high mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross marking the formal opening of the fiftieth national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary. Cardinal William H. of this city presided with Rev Dennis J O Connell national chaplain as celebrant.
Mr. Hammond Gayfer of C. J. Gayfer and Company donated a large tent to the local Boy Scouts for use in encampment plans prepared by scoutmaster B Daly Sr. Officials will select a downtown site for the camp as plans advance.
The June police report to the City Commission records 451 arrests, 271 of them Black, with total fines of 2432.20 dollars. It notes 617 days of labor by prisoners in the city jail during the month.
British forces drive north of Ovillers making substantial progress along a half mile front as French lines face renewed German counterattacks at La Maisonette and Biaches. In Verdun region, activity continues with ongoing trench actions and bombardments as the fight persists.
Mrs. Jack Tilford and her four year old son were attacked by three bulldogs at 64 South Conception street. The child suffered severe bites under the left eye and on the left cheek and was taken to an infirmary. A police warrant was ordered for the dog's owner on charges of possessing vicious animals.
John E Adams was arrested and docketed at police headquarters charged with possessing a vicious animal.
Frank Bell and George Moore pleaded guilty in the recorder's court to violating the prohibition law and were each fined 50 dollars or fifty days, which they paid. Cases against Blalack Webster and Davis were continued to July 25, with Tew’s case set to August 1. A police squad visited a Water street soft drink stand near Eslava and confiscated fifty six bottles.
Open competitive examination for stenographers and typewriters to fill vacancies at government offices. Test locations include mobile and other points on August. Applicants may earn about $800 per year according to the civil service bureau notice.
The case against J R McGaughey charged with embezzling 100 dollars from Askin and Marine's office proceeds. The legal action focuses on alleged misappropriation of funds and awaits further court actions.
British forces report substantial progress along a 1000 yard front north of Ovillers. Paris dispatches note continued fighting along the entire Saloniki front with Paris officials confirming progress.
Paris reports German attacks on the French line from Biaches to La Maisonette with heavy losses and multiple failed assaults. French infantry repelled a raid on Hill 604 near Verdun while eastern sectors saw grenade fighting and ongoing artillery activity around La Laufee and Chenois.
Belgians operating in German East Africa reached Lake Victoria's shore and after a seven hour engagement on July 7 dispersed German forces, captured the German commandant, and inflicted German losses, the Belgian war office in Havre France announced.
Berlin reports Franco British artillery preparation on the Somme with heavy British assaults against Pozieres repulsed. French attacks at Biaches La Maisonette Barleux and Soyecourt also defeated. Russian west of Lutsk repelled with complete repulse. South and southeast of Riga Russian offensives halted by German defenses and counterattacks.
Police arrested Roy Shaffer and James W Rooney when their car stalled on a paved street. Four cases of beer were found in the auto after a depot pickup, leading to charges under prohibition laws. They posted bond signed by John T McGrath.
The fire department reported 20 alarms during June. Fire damage totaled 95,150 dollars with 39,550 dollars insured and 86,78 dollars uninsured loss. Fires occurred in nineteen frame buildings, two autos, one electric pole, and one from hot ashes.
Count Michael Karolyi resigns as head of the Hungarian independence party and plans a new group pressing immediate peace with Hungary's enemies. The new party reportedly would include seventy Hungarian parliament members and seek peace with or without Germany and Austria.
Ten bids were opened Tuesday for roof repairs on municipal steel sheds at the river front. Bids were sent to Engineer Wright Smith for tabulation, with a final report expected at a Wednesday morning meeting.
A Central News patch from Amsterdam reports a strong quake near Fiume causing enormous damage and panic. Fiume, a 40,000 population seaport at the Adriatic’s northeastern end, has seen recent upheavals in the region including lower Italy and Sicily.
Washington July 18 state department officials weighing possible diplomatic representations if American citizens or firms face discrimination on the British trading with the enemy blacklist. Indications point to a firm U S stance if action against individuals or firms is confirmed.
The local Chamber of Commerce received a note from H. C. Johnson of the Merchants Trade Journal urging support for a national Pay Up campaign to be observed during the week of October 2 to 7.
A northbound Louisville railroad train collided with a wagon at the intersection of 4 Conti streets, injuring driver Himton Middleton and the team of mules. The incident occurred near Washville and involved Gulf Refining Company equipment.
Four more deaths reported from the Brevard area as floodwaters begin to recede across the Carolinas and Tennessee. A telephone message cites victims including John Heath his mother and Mrs Caldwell Santal le and her child after homes were swept away four miles from Brevard.
Reports indicate western North region lines will be rebuilt, with many routes damaged or washed away across four states. Serious landslides disrupted roads and rail corridors, hindering transportation and prompting emergency measures.
Floods devastated cotton mills in North and South Carolina with many workers left unemployed. Some mills must be rebuilt, delaying operation for months. Damage reported along the Taba River and surrounding streams leaves towns cut off and waterway damage widespread.
Flood waters in central South Carolina failed to reach predicted crisis levels and fears of damage eased. Piedmont areas faced heavy impacts on mills railroads and crops while Asheville crews work to restore Bee debris and power and health authorities act to prevent disease. Lake Toxaway dam is reported secure against flood waters with electric power and hospital measures in place as Tennessee flood waters remain stationary.
An OCR fragment notes about sharks including 150 species, Plagiospomit, the sub order Squall, and tropical abundance. It mentions Long Island harboring nineteen shark species, with only certain types like the tiger and perhaps others specified. The basking shark reaches up to thirty feet.
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