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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1916

Page

5

Officials deny inhuman treatment of Private Goldberg

Montgomery reports quote officers denying that Private Goldberg of Company D, Second Regiment, was tied with his face to the ground or subjected to crawling ants after being confined in the guard house. Privates at the mobilization camp claim he was gagged to prevent outcry. Lt Col Allan Crenshaw admits he was tied to keep him from leaving, but denies the face-down claim. Citizens protest possible staff sanction and the War Department may be notified. Rations and equipment delays hinder deployment readiness as Alabama officials consider promotions and ongoing recruit examinations.

Montgomery Ala Goldberg Pri- Goldberg Allan Crenshaw Washington Alabama National Guard of New Orleans War Department William F. Weiss Craig Regular Army Selma

Department Answers Telephone Calls for 5 Fires

Five fires were reported to the fire department on Wednesday afternoon with small damages. Sparks from burning trash piles ignited roofs on five properties including 354 South Bayou Street Mrs Sophie Bosarge 414 South Jefferson Street J E McHugh Henry Jones 258 Marine Street Martin Lindsey Lee Morris 411 Marine Street F J Inge 413 Marine Street M J Mason Lena Sandoz.

Fie South Bayou Street Sophie Bosarge South Jefferson Street J. E. McHugh Henry Jones Marine Street Martin Lindsey Lee Morris F. J. Inge M. J. Mason Lena Sandoz

Desertion Trials Set in Second Regiment Camp

A 15 day rule forces soldiers to remain near Montgomery with court sessions each morning at 10 under Lt Col Crenshaw. First desertion by a young Company L recruit lasted 10 days before surrender. Others fled up to five days but could not be charged with desertion.

Montgomery Crenshaw Company L

Dangerous Girls Dialogue Excerpt Sets a Flirtatious Tone

A prose fragment depicts two contrasting office women the dangerous one in trim suits and stylish boots and the innocent seeming girl in white. The piece ruminates on attraction, friendship and a fear of falling for alluring coworkers while playfully noting office dynamics and social signals.

Sleep Outdoors Health Benefits And Diet Questions

Practical health notes discuss sleeping outside for benefits when properly bundled to stay warm. Weigh gain via buttermilk is affirmed as good if pure. Pregnant women and smoking habits are considered for family impact. Advisory mentions Berlain's Tablets as a trusted remedy for stomach trouble and constipation.

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