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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1916

Page

5

Bremen Fails To Appear Off Cape Henry

Norfolk July 24 Hope for the safe arrival of the Bremen sister ship of the Deutschland waned as she did not show off Cape Henry. Forecasters who predicted her arrival offered delay explanations but admitted disappointment. Some seafaring men doubt the Bremen is en route, noting rough seas and poor conditions for a dash to safety. Allied warships reported only one vessel in sight far off the coast.

Norfolk Cape Henry Capes Nen Bremen United States

German submarine Deutschland to sail soon with gold consignment

Paul Hilken of Eastern Forwarding Co says Deutschland will depart for Germany as soon as ready. Reports say a large gold shipment is loaded for the submersible via negotiations with a major American bank. The exact amount and origin remain undisclosed.

Baltimore Germany Paul G. L. Hilken Eastern Forwarding Company

Steamer Canara Damaged by Severe Atlantic Storms

The British steamer Canara captained by Rose sailing Baltimore to La Pallice on July 18 faced two days of storms and sprang a serious leak damaging her machinery. She reached Newport News for temporary repairs and dry dock today with a list and slow progress.

Newport News Rose Baltimore la Pallice

Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy Aids Change of Life

Richmond reader Mrs Lena Wynn credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing hot flashes dizziness headaches and nervousness during the Change of Life. The ad highlights symptoms like suffocation backaches irregularities and exhaustion and urges timely use to restore health.

Mrs. Wynn Aoe E. Pinkham Richmond Lydia E. Pinkham Lena Wynn E. O Street

Flags at half mast in Indiana for James Whitcomb Riley

Indianapolis and multiple Indiana cities lowered flags to half mast in honor of James Whitcomb Riley who died suddenly. Riley’s body lies in state at the state capitol from 3 to 9 pm, with burial planned in Indianapolis. President Wilson sent a telegram of sorrow noting Riley’s public joy and thoughtful view.

Indiana Riley Indianapolis Ind James Whitcomb Riley Capitol Mr. Riley General Lawton Washington Wilson Henry Eitel

Tallapoosa Returns to Port After Gulf Cruise

The Tallapoosa reached harbor after a cruise into the Gulf of Mexico in response to a distress call during a recent storm. It towed the dismasted schooner City of Baltimore to port, reported distressed vessels Carrie Strong and Sadie 8. Sumner, beached Carrie Strong at North Key Harbor, Tortugas, and aided other derelicts while destroying or marking some to prevent navigation hazards.

United States Coast Guard Gulf of Mexico City of Baltimore West Florida Carrie Strong Florida North Key Harbor Tortugas Sadie Sumner

Court calendar shows trials and notices. ship sinking reported

Circuit Court Browne schedules trials for William Kirsch James Steinbach and others with trials moved to next week. Equity and Chancery matters set deadlines and motions including Dixie Lumber Company case and multiple decree and demurrer actions. London reports Lloyds says steamers Liongwen and Knutsfer sunk with crews saved.

Circuit Court London Lloyd’s Liongwen Knutsfer

Hitch Appears In Irish Legislation In London

In London London July 24 Premier Asquith told John Redmond that no Irish bill would be pushed without broad cross party agreement. Redmond sought adjournment to urge adherence to the settlement terms and oppose Ulster exclusion or reduced Irish representation. The week promises debates on Dardanelles and Mesopotamia campaigns and a new war vote of credit.

London Asquith John Redmond House of Commons Redmond Ireland Province of Ulster Dardanelles Mesopotamia

Parker Declines Invitation To Run With Sulzer

John M. Parker progressive nominee for vice president declined an invitation to join the American party ticket with William Sulzer. Parker said he would not seek office. A Minneapolis hotel meeting saw delegates upset over Sulzer’s nomination for president and the party platform praised as the greatest ever written.

New Orleans John M. Parker American Party Mr. Parker William Sulzer New York South Sulzer Minneapolis Minn New American Party Prohibition Party St. Paul New Party

Preparedness 10 keeps Senate busy this week

Washington July 24 The national defense program will occupy the Senate most of this week. Debate on the army bill resumed today and is expected to last several days. Senate and House conferees will meet over a navy building program. Ad journment is set for August 19 barring child labor clashes.

Washington Senate House Democrats

Colonel Butler buried at Arlington Cemetery

The body of Lieutenant Colonel M. C. Butler of the Sixth United States Cavalry, killed at Alpine Texas by hotel manager Harry J. Spannell, was buried in Arlington Cemetery. Spannell also killed his wife as they sat in Spannell's car where he had invited Butler to ride.

Washington M. C. Butler Sixth United States Cavalry Alpine Texas Harry J. Spannell Arlington Cemetery Spannell Col. Butler

Stories of Sea Tigers Continued on Pearl Fishers

Pearl fishers fear no sharks and name the big fish they find beneath the surface. They dive into shark infested waters with ease, claiming sharks recognize them and even name the creatures they see.

Big Ben Long Tom Sport

Venizelos challenges King Constantine on Germany’s strength

In Athens a rebuke to the monarch’s claim of German victory appears in the Herald. Venizelos cites Constantine’s January interview with the Associated Press and asks who still believes in a German triumph after Russia’s reorganization and Britain’s rise as a major military power.

Athens London Venizelos Constantine Germany Herald Associated Press Kitchener England

English Foreign Office releases note on mail censorship

London July 24 The foreign office published the text of the note to the American ambassador in reply to American complaints about censorship of mail. It says the complaints do not support the charge against censorship efficiency and notes the general argument is still under consideration by the entente governments. Principal cases cited are McNiff Horticultural Co New York and Standard Underground Cable Co Pittsburgh.

London Foreign Office Washington McNiff Horticultural Company of New York Standard Underground Cable Company Pittsburgh McNiff Company Cable United States His

Censorship and Tender Dates Cited in Memorandum

A memo argues tenders for contracts with the United States and Norway dated before censorship of Scandinavian mails. It defends British censorship, noting complaints often stem from misdirected letters and neutrals’ mail issues, not government fault. Vera Cruz reports the US transport Hancock sailed from Tam Pico Sunday with 73 Americans aboard.

Vera Cruz United States Hancock Tam Pico Sunday

Kent praises Granger Liver Regulator over doctors

Louis N. Kent explains he cut funds for doctors and now spends on the Granger Liver Regulator. He claims it saves doctor bills and will keep the product in his home. He urges readers to ask their druggist about it.

Kent Granger Liver Regulator Regulator

Visitors and officials on Mobile Coast trip amid storm

George Rosson an Birmingham accountant visits Mobile from Coden for a quiet vacation but encounters the storm. Others in town include W M Denny Jr chancellor of the southern Mississippi district, H H Mechlin of Winchester Ohio with Mount Vernon holdings, J W McCulloch and WK McCulloch of Owensboro Ky. C A Pigford Mobile and Ohio Railroad official is in Mobile on business. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce ways and means committee meets tonight with several topics to discuss.

George Rosson Birmingham Mobile Coden Mr. Rosson W. M. Denny, Jr Southern Mississippi H. H. Mechlin Winchester Ohio Mount Vernon Ala J. W. McCulloch WK. McCulloch Owensboro C. A. Pigford Mobile Division Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Meridian, Miss Ways and Means Mobile Chamber of Commerce O'Clock

McAtee Named Manager of Welcome Club in Mobile

William B. McAtee appointed manager of the Welcome Club to succeed resigning Mr. Clemens. At a special Saturday meeting McAtee expressed familiarity with the club work and noted prior service as carnival chair and involvement with other Mobile public committees.

William B. Meh Welcome Club W Clemens McAtee Iti Mobile

Chemist Sir William Raever Dies at Beechcroft Residence

London reports the death of Sir William Raever a renowned chemist who passed away Sunday at his Beechcroft home in Haziermers. The obituary notes his eminent standing in the field and his long career.

London William Raever Beechcroft, Haziémérs, Ucks

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U. S Deutschland Canara Abe Martin Tallapoosa Law and Equity Court Berney Dixie Lumber Company Tracy Spaulding Chancery Court Smith Chester Spear Richard Lee Fearn Blanche Herman George X. Herman, Jr Minnie Jones John Jones Blanche Coleman Alfred Bates Carrie Taylor Henrietta Franklin Southern Art Glass & Mirror Works Dauphin ST BELL Hitch London House Parker Colonel Butler Arlington 'S Cemetery King Norway Louis N. Kent Honoraville Frank W Crenshaw W.B. M’ates Mr. Clemens C.O.D Waters Stafford White Rock Tate Poland Cooper’s Benscott Harris Lithia Congress Apenta Veronica Panama Furniture & Auction Co G. Lee St. Francis Street the Item Baldwin Counties Royal Street Lumber CO Ascade Ginger Ale Selzer D. Palliser Dauphin SEI ’Creamery Home Pure Food Fish Company The Florida CO N. E. Cor. Royal and Church Ibarret Lumber CO Beth Low Insurance Merchants Commerce St City of H. Pillans
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