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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1915
Page
2
In Chicago, the Eastland capsized after listing during a daytime excursion on the Chicago River. Rescue crews recovered dozens of bodies as inspectors noted overcapacity and crowding on the vessel. Survivors and witnesses described chaotic scenes while officials opened investigations into the tragedy.
The Eastland capsized with about 2 501 on board near the dock. Four Roosevelt crewmen rescued thirty five from lifeboats as officials confirm the ship lost many passengers. A widow and mother of three, Mrs Paulina Vantak, perished with her family missing, while husband Henry Vantak survived.
Acting official Uly 24 directs an inquiry into emissions orders and whether construction or actions tied to the Eastland project affected federal procedures. The move aims to assess compliance and establish whether further federal steps are needed.
advertisement for Sweet Dreams mosquito remedy promises no inert matter and full remedy in every bottle. claims large bottles priced at 15 cents and urges orders, with unclear seller name and location due to damaged text.
The article explains caponizing as removing reproductive organs of young male chickens to produce tender meat and higher profits. It discusses selling surplus cockerels early, culling inferior pullets, and choosing caponizing for roasters, noting feed costs, market timing, and regional price variations.
Eyewitnesses describe that most crew members attended to the dying and injured. Seventy two men on the Eastland crew reportedly escaped by swimming to the wharf and aided in rescues. Sixty percent of the dead were women according to the coroner, with marks of a desperate struggle.
Miss Flossie Jones left Saturday to visit her sister at Flora Cala. Miss Carrie Killam of Calvert is guest of Miss Christine Knapp. Rev J R Martin Washington county missionary preached at Goshams Baptist Church in Mcintosh and visited town last week. Mrs J H Jones returned from visit to relatives in Jacksons Ola Webb Calvert visiting here. Purvia Grao employed by Whistler shops on a visit to see relatives.
A 1915 article by Edwin Megargee details Silkies a bantam fowl with hairlike soft plumage, violet skin and blue beak. It notes color varieties in England, show disqualifications, utility as sitters, and possible origins a Japanese lineage speculation by Rev T W Sturges.
The article discusses cockerels and capons, noting appearance differences and the best time to caponize, typically eight to ten weeks with birds weighing one and a half to two and a half pounds. It covers confinement, fasting, operating on sunny days, tools, safety measures, and post operative care for fresh capons.
Washington issues definite orders to Major General Funston to repel any firing into American territory as Carranza and Villa forces clash near Nogales and Naco. The action aims to protect Americans without stationing U S troops across the border, detailing artillery may be used to push battles farther from U S soil.
Immigration Agent H. H. Bolton reports Chicago candy firm Mid-West Candy Company praising Mobile grown Spanish peanuts. Bolton says Mobile lacks a facility to prepare nuts for shipment and is seeking capital to build a plant in Mobile to supply carload lots to Chicago and other cities.
Mollie Perry and Martha Caldwell sparked a Friday night melee at Plateau. Fists and sticks flew until Deputy Sheriff Geo Mills arrived to prevent worse harm. Caldwell struck Perry with a stick. Perry retaliated with a left hook to Caldwell’s eye. Both women were jailed on an affray charge.
George A. Maloney farm demonstration agent from Mobile county will travel next week to the annual gathering of county demonstration agents. Seventy five agents are expected to attend to share ideas on department improvements. Maloney will be accompanied by Kate Powell of Citronelle, winner of Mobile county’s boys corn growing contest, who will receive a week’s corn growing instruction.
Court dismisses theft charges against Fred and Alfred Seymour Lonnie Walker and James Lee due to absence of their attorney in city proceedings. Accused claimed involvement in cattle theft linked to Phillip McDuffie of Cottage HM.
A marriage license was issued in the county court on the afternoon session to Martin Nelson and Mary Louise Dean.
William Thomas Merriwether received two and a half years for robbing the Southern Express Company safe. Percy Williams drew four years for burglarizing McGowin Lyons Hardware. Henry Williams also got four years for stealing an automobile tire. They were taken to Wetumpka State Penitentiary Friday night under Transfer Agent R. L. Corbitt for assignment to work details.
One of Mobile's oldest landmarks, the brick smoke stack at the Louisville and Nashville Railroad carpenter shop wing, is being razed after leaning conditions were noted by company officials. Built in 1871 by Gabriel Chamblin, it has stood for more than fifty years before replacement with a steel stack.
The government farm demonstration agency is renamed the States Relations Service for Extension Works in the South. Mobile county agent George A. Maloney reports the service will be directed from Auburn instead of under the Department of Agriculture. Bradford Knapp’s title changes to chief.
The Mobile battalion First Infantry A N G holds a meeting next Wednesday at Armory Hall. Captain Jack Mahon will discuss the nomenclature of the rifle and Captain Means will address aiming and sighting. Acting Col Maddox will train commissioned officers on mobilization. Hubbard and Screws depart for Washington for high level conference.
In a Friday night session the port board adjourned without a quorum while continuing routine business from Tuesday’s meeting. The previously discussed port charges report dominated the earlier session and remained unresolved.
Frank E. Clemm, a Biloxi contractor, has disappeared prompting his wife to ask police in Biloxi and other gulf coast cities to look for him. He reportedly vanished after a trip toward New Orleans and Ship Island, raising fears of foul play. Authorities in New Orleans are on alert. The report also notes ongoing events in Biloxi including a Christian Workers gathering, Mississippi National Guard maneuvers, and a council of local farmers planning a Woolmarket rally.
J B Tuggle a Richmond travel seller was sentenced to one day in jail and a $25 fine plus costs after a judge ruled criminal intent necessary for a trial in a check for 31.80 given to J J Monaghan of Mobile. Tuggle claimed lack of funds and job loss. The ruling contrasted with hotel manager Monaghan's view.
Mobile baseball official reports Elmer Miller may join the New York Yankees on September 1 if the local club needs his services. Final payment to Mobile hinges on Miller’s performance upon reporting.
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