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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
1
Atlanta reports ten deaths at Alta Pass North Carolina from Sunday's floods. Nine missing, toll likely to rise as western North Carolina flood areas report in. Property losses from railroads plants farms and private property are estimated at up to 15 million dollars. Relief teams rush in as rivers fall to near normal levels.
Large forces of workers rush repairs to flood damaged rail lines but schedules may be weeks away. Main lines for Southern and Seaboard Air Line blocked with detours via Atlantic Coast Line. Ten dead reported near Altapass North Carolina with vast property damage estimated at Marshall at 250000 dollars.
Asheville reports 73 deaths from Sundays flood across five Southeastern states with nine still missing. Recoveries show most fatalities in western North Carolina as investigators reach mountain hamlets and confirm a higher toll. property damage hits railroads plants and agriculture, centering on the Carolinas.
One man was killed and another fatally wounded in a late night clash between union sympathizers and Memphis street railway company workers. Several others suffered cuts and bruises, five women were arrested pending investigation, and J. C. Vinson, a former street railway employee, was shot after a fight among ex-car men and current workers. Word of the disturbance reached the car barns.
Eldridge of Bay and Washington avenues faced a recorder on a prohibition charge after police found a half pint of liquor and a finger’s portion in a second half pint at his premises. He testified the liquor was for personal use and was discharged. Vallant’s case was postponed to July 27 for alleged prohibited liquors at his soft drink stand at Claiborne and Madison. Burkstein, raided earlier, was docked on prohibition charges and released on bond.
Joe Williamson alias R. J. Williamson fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge Henry Chamberlain for violating the prohibition law and immediately rearrested on an additional game law charge. His appeal bond was signed by W. E. Flinn and Dan Petty. The raid-linked arrest marks the thirteenth case against him, adding to several contemporaneous fines for prohibition. Deputy sheriffs found whiskey and beer stashed in an old theater on Lawrence Street. no claimant appeared for the liquor. James Russi and Robert Bumpus also faced prohibition charges with bonds signed by local citizens.
John T. Walsh of this city secured the contract to float the Russian ships Freda and Grace Harvard, ashore at the N. O., M. & C. docks on Choctaw Point. Bidders included Bisso Towing and Wrecking, Olitnger, Radcliffe Brothers. The vessels drew up in three feet of water after the July 5 storm.
In Wilcox County Alabama nearly 100 families lose crops and belongings to recent floods but local aid is organized. Officials have gathered names and are providing assistance while seeking state government funds from flood relief appropriations.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama heavy rain lifted the Warrior River causing a foot per hour rise for five hours. Washouts on the Alabama Great Southern and the Mobile and Ohio rail divisions halted traffic and tied up routes in the area.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that Nashville terminals overcharged by 7.60 dollars per car for switching, deeming the rate unreasonable. The decision also affects the Louisville and Nashville line on the Memphis corridor, with broader implications for railroad rates.
The Pensacola St Andrews and Gulf Steamship Company operator of the Tarpon, held beer seized under prohibition, with Judge Semmes ruling the steamship as common carrier could claim freight for beer removed from its possession. The state appealed, beer ordered held pending higher court ruling. jury to decide truth of claims.
Lieutenant E. Roy Albright and Sergeant Randolph Marshall recruiting officers for the First Infantry Alabama National Guard with seven recruits left Mobile for the mobilization camp in Montgomery at midday Thursday. Col. F. M. Maddox ordered the move and seventeen recruits were signed up during the Mobile stay, ten sent to the camp last Sunday night.
Washington reports a marked rise in overseas shipping by American vessels. From January to June, 91 ships with 278000 net tons sailed to South America, 81 ships with 257000 tons to Europe, 11 to Asia, and 7 to Africa.
Montgomery Alabama July 26 Special Montgomery merchants via the Chamber of Commerce protest buying supplies for 3800 soldiers from New Orleans merchants and urge all mobilization camp business to stay local. They claim Montgomery can match prices and a large ration shipment recently arrived from New Orleans. Military authorities said New Orleans offers cheaper options.
United States coast guard cutter Itasca ran aground in the St Johns River between Jacksonville and Darien. The vessel was reported disabled and awaiting assistance as rescuers and tugs maneuvered to refloat it. No injuries were immediately reported and the river traffic continued at reduced capacity.
French forces drive a major offensive along the Somme front gaining territory from Barleux to the river. They push south past Soyecourt and east from Hardecourt while closing on Combles as British lines contest the area. In the Austro Italian sector, Vienna cites artillery activity with French gains noted near Verdun.
The county board of equalization granted an assessment reduction for Bay Shell road owners D. P. Bestor and others noting the road’s poor condition after the 1906 storm and hurricane. Several downtown properties also saw increased assessments amid a session detailing changes to multiple parcels and structures.
William P. Lee, the lowest bidder for replacing roofing on Mobile riverfront sheds, agrees to the city commission conditions. City Engineer Wright Smith stated all requirements set on Wednesday would be fulfilled.
District passenger agent J. E. Ridgely of the Louisville and Nashville Road travels to Mobile from New Orleans with his wife. This marks the peapenger chief's first Mobile visit prior to the arrival of the expected storm.
The State Harbor Commission failed 4 to 3 to settle the seniority dispute between old and young pilots. It ordered the Pilots' association to meet and propose an agreed plan or the board will adopt service rules. A public meeting with the city commission on terminal development for Mobile is planned, with a conference committee to arrange details.
NEW YORK July 20 On a single day since the epidemic began June 26 more fatalities were recorded than in the previous 24 hours Thirty one children died and 119 new cases were reported across the five boroughs The current mortality rate is about 20 percent Since the outbreak began there have been 487 deaths and 49446 cases
General Agent H E B Jones announced that the Mobile and Ohio line is open to Bayou la Batre, the road's terminus. The track in this section was damaged by the recent storm and repairs were completed.
The building committee of the local YMCA will meet this evening at 6 20 o clock in the directors room to discuss repairing damage from the recent storm. Acree will preside at the session guiding discussions on the repairs.
Police found over four hundred bottles of prohibited liquor Thursday at the home of Sam Molkin on Lipscomb and Joachim streets. The raid was conducted by Deputy Tom Boltz and assistants, who confiscated the bottles and turned them over to authorities.
A tropical storm low in the Caribbean tracks northward near 250 miles off the North Carolina coast east of Cape Hatteras. Reports from ships indicate winds near 64 mph at the storm's edge as it moves slowly north. Fresh gales and northeast winds cover the coast from North Carolina to the Delaware breakwater with storm warnings from Hatteras to Boston.
Galveston Texas July 20 de facto government cavalry expected to capture Francisco Villa soon a cablegram to Mexican consul Juan A Mateos says a Villa messenger captured by Carranza troops revealed Villa's location and a force is moving toward him the messenger states Villa is ill and seeking medical aid near Chihuahua City
The United States and Mexico are expected to settle their differences through a joint commission. Final approval by President Wilson and Gen Carranza is the only hurdle remaining.
Cincinnati report details a three for one trade involving Charles Hiseedaee Wade Killifer and Christy Matthewson from the Reds and Giants. The move includes McGra and McKechnie plus an immediate change with Herrmann taking Cincinnati’s managerial post.
London dispatch reports two hundred fishermen feared dead after a monsoon off Colombo Ceylon. A large fleet was overwhelmed and over one hundred boats failed to return.
Berlin July 20 the Dutch shipping council completed its inquiry into the April damage to the Holland American freighter Emdijk and concluded the blast was caused by a torpedo of undetermined origin.
The British liner Eskbridge, Porter master, 2107 tons, arrived in the lower bay Thursday morning. She is consigned to Hunter Benn & Com pany, lumber exporters and is from Naples and Genoa, Italy. Awaiting orders at Fort Morgan.
The Gulf Coast Poultry Association will meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM at 12 North Jocdmien Street. The session was postponed from July 11 due to storm conditions and will cover important discussions with a request for full attendance.
Petrograd reports July 20 that French and British forces are widening the offensive on multiple fronts. The war office notes a Russian occupation of Kugi in the Caucasus, a key junction in the Erzeum district, as Russian caution marks the Carpathian and allied actions.
French forces pressed across the Somme river area last night taking a hundred prisoners as trenches along the east of Hardecourt were attacked. In Verdun the bombardment of the Meuse left bank continued while French troops advanced west of the Lmont earthwork and captured a German post south of Fleury with fifty prisoners. An enemy aircraft was observed over the Somme east of Aronne.
London reports heavy fighting on the Somme with British forces gaining ground in Delville Wood and Longueval. Further advances north of Longueval and east of Leipsic Ridge are noted as bombing parties push claims overnight.
A Rome dispatch cites Petrograd reports of a major development at Jablonitsa with activity against Russians. It notes heavy fighting in the Carpathians with resumed operations by Russian forces. Continuous coverage continues on page three.
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