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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1915

Page

3

Positions Wanted and Help Ads in Pascagoula

Classified notices show several help wanted items. G V advertises clothing and complete trousseau services under a care item. A woman seeks work as a collector clerk grocery clerk or inside furniture man. A young woman seeks companion work for travel.

Parl Volyudy Pascagoula Jafy Tarveling Kate S. S N. BE. Cor J. Wicker Scott St B.C. Bi

Troops Pass Through City En Route to San Francisco

United States Coast Artillery troops led by Captain LeRoy Bartlett passed through Mobile on Sunday en route to Manila with a stop at Honolulu. The 108 man unit moved from Fort Dade Florida by rail to New Orleans and on to San Francisco, sailing August 5 for duty in Manila. For sale notices follow about real estate and a bungalow equity deal with Ford trade offer.

City San Francisco Gene Hundred United States Coast Artillery LeRoy Bartlett Mobile Panama-Pacific Exposition Grounds Manila Honolulu Fort Dade Fla Seaboard Air Line Tampa River Junction New Orleans Louisville and Nashville Hall's Mill Courthouse Miss Stone Church Street Ford Automobil

Lost Her Husband and Four Children

Chicago reports Otto Brandt located a sister Mary Branch's husband and four children among morgue bodies after the Eastland disaster. The mother, holding her baby, was swept from the vessel and later found hysterical at home. Brandt said he believed at least one child might be alive.

Chicago Otto Brandt Mary Branch Braitch Eastland

Germany Waiting to Learn Attitude of U S on England

The Times notes President Wilson’s note is a strong warning on freedom of the seas while the Guardian calls it a chastening signal to Germany. The Chronicle praises a firm hand guiding pacific appeals, implying Germany must abandon submarines or risk war if next sinking incidents occur.

Manchester Guardian Wilson Times Germany E Chronicle United States

Paris Papers Welcome American Note to Germany

Paris morning papers express satisfaction with the new American note. The Petit Parisien calls for action by the Washington cabinet against German naval policy. The Gaulois praises a firm reply after months of dialogue, signaling a great nation’s resolve.

Paris Germany Petit Parisien Washington Cabinet United States Echo de Paris America Mafin Lansing William J. Bryan

New York Owned Vessel Torpedoed Off South Coast

Article notes a New York owned vessel sunk off the south coast. Berlin argues under Article 18 belligerents may stop contraband shipments by destruction if needed, with compensation due to neutrals. The U S government maintains disagreement with that conclusion as of June 24.

NEW York South Coast Berlin United States

Submarine Blockade Debate Over American Stakes

Washington weighs submarine warfare effects on American lives and shipping as Allied and neutral interests press for restraint. In another dispatch, France reports its destroyer Le Bisson destroyed Lagosta island depot, with one French casualty.

Washington Toulon France le Bisson Lagosta Island Adriatic Sea

Austro German advances report Russian prisoners captured

The Frankfurter Zeitung Berlin dispatch claims Austro German forces have captured 131000 plus Russian prisoners since July 14 along with 41 cannon and 141 machine guns. An Italian statement describes a July 22 air raid on Riva Tyrol where seaplanes dropped eighteen bombs on the road station with excellent results and no damage to the planes.

Frankfort Germany London Frankfurter Zeitung Vienna Rome Paris Riva Lake Gardian Austrian Tyrol

Eastland Disaster Probed by Federal and State Officials

Authorities from federal state county and city are pressed to fix responsibility for the Eastland disaster. Funeral services began as relief continued under Mayor Thompson and the Red Cross. About 150000 pledged toward a 300000 goal, with 36 hours for the remainder. Coroner Hoffman estimates total deaths at 1280 with 270 missing and 200 bodies still in the hull. most recovered bodies identified. State Attorney Hoyne cites overloading as cause. US District Attorney Cline promises forthcoming statements. A civilian naval board to investigate the disaster may be named by the Commerce Department under Acting Secretary Sweet.

Thompson Adve Hoffman Umber Western Electric Company Eastland Hoyne United States Cline

County Board Sets Adjourned Session To Equalize Taxes

The county board of revenue and road commissioners will meet as a board of equalization to dispose of assessment issues. Commissioners Ward Green and Bolton, who studied auto trucks in Montgomery, favor motor trucks for road work and will discuss purchases at a Thursday special meeting.

Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Board of Equalization Ward, Green and Bolton Montgomery

Special Venice for City Court Hearing of Pippin Murder Case

Jurors were drawn in the city court for the Jim Pippin murder case set for July 29. Names listed include Willie Crenshaw Benjamin F Du Bois James W Doody Wilmer Swaze George H Dunlap and others in a long venire.

Venice Pippin Jim Pippin Charles Williams Willie Crenshaw Benjamin F. DuBois James W. Doody Wilmer Swaze George H. Dunlap Thomas J. Young D. Laffre Charles E. Dupree Oliver B. Kearns Clarence H. Adler Dolive Durant Robert R. Lowry Oscar, Be, Teich

British Aeroplanist Forces Submarine To Flee

Paris July 26 A German submarine heading for a loaded British transport was forced to dive by an allied aviator who alerted the ship and dropped bombs. The submersible was attacked again after a periscope reappeared and then fled following the bombardment.

Paris Seddul Bahr Matin

C of C Committees Meet This Evening in Mobile

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce ways and means committee will hold its regular meeting Monday night at the Battle House with routine business expected. The joint Buy-in-Mobile and Advertise Made-in-Mobile Goods committee will meet at 6 pm Tuesday. Sanford Burk, Indianapolis pitcher, has jumped to the Pittsburgh Federals. he left Columbus last night, and manager Hendricks cites no known reason. George A. Maloney Mobile county farm demonstration agent leaves for Auburn with Joe Powell, winner of the corn prize, for a week-long training.

Ways and Means Mobile Chamber of Commerce Battle House J. Leslie Taylor FEDS Louisville Sanford Burk Indianapolis Pittsburgh Federals Hendricks Columbus St. Louis Nationals Maloney Auburn George A. Maloney Mobile County Mobile Joe Powell Citronelle

Young Mobilian Rescues Woman From Mobile Bay

Frank Midgette Jr. dives from Fairhope Pier to save Miss Alice Ewton of Mobile, who sank three times while bathing. He hooks beneath her and carries her to shallow water, reviving her as onlookers aid. Midgette stayed at Fairhope overnight after missing the return boat.

Frank Midgette, Jr Alice Ewton Fairhope Pier South Wilkinson Street Miss Ewton Midgette Fairhope Dig

Ring Leaders Hanged Over Sofia Casino Bomb Outrage

SOFIA July 26 three ring leaders in the February 14 bomb outrage conspiracy at the casino were publicly hanged yesterday. Aib was thrown into the Sofia casino at 1 am during a gala performance. Ten people were wounded including the minister of war’s daughter. A son of General Voysieff was killed and others died later.

Softa London Aib Sofia Voysieff

Russians Find Method to Beat German Gas Attacks

London July 26 reports the Petrograd correspondent says Russians dig a shallow gutter in front of trenches and fill it with moss. When scouts warn of gas, they pour petroleum into the gutter and ignite it to push gas clouds upward and away from troops.

London Post Petrograd

Cotton Markets Slide and Steady Across Regions

Monday closing shows futures in New York and Liverpool mixed with steadiness. Spot cotton in New York quoted middling upland around 9.05, with 600 bales sold, while Liverpool notes softer spot with good and low middling prices and various forward rates. Southeast reports include Savannah rosin and turpentine firm with modest receipts.

Grain and Provisions Prices in Chicago Markets

Chicago wholesale prices show wheat at 1.12 to 1.16 for No 2 red and No 2 hard new, corn at 79 1 2 to 81 cents, oats around 53 to 58 cents, rye about 1.02, barley 73 to 79 cents, timothy 4.05 to 6.00, clover 8.10 to 8.35, pork 13.25, lard 7.65 to 7.72, and ribs 9.00 to 9.50. Newswire listings include mixed futures data with oats, wheat, and pork marked for July September and October deliveries on various exchanges.

Chicago CPM Estes Widd Eervieve Cereceves Cas Cce Ceesnece

Ford's melon rebates reach Mobile in big payout

Ford owners in Mobile are slated to receive rebates totaling eleven thousand dollars as part of a profit sharing plan. Adams Machinery official L Y Adams announced the distribution after returning from Detroit, noting Ford’s aggressive sales target and the procedure to claim the rebate via endorsed certificates with Ford bills of sale. He also outlined plans for an upcoming trip to California after further arrangements in Detroit.

Ford L. Gy. Adams Adams Machinery & Manufacturing Co Ys Detroit Mich Adams Ford Motor Co Sweetwater California

Kruempel Sentenced on Forgery Charges in Local Court

Noted forger Kruempel received six forgery counts in Mobile County Court with Judge Sennen ordering multiple terms totaling twelve years. His attorney filed an appeal to the supreme court and a stay of execution was granted. The case involves defrauding seven people near Christmas by presenting forged checks linked to Whitney Central National Bank.

Den Sennen Mobile Somata Minden G. Kruempel Supreme Court Montgomery County Montgomery

Local Market Quiet With Business Steady

Market activity remained quiet yet steady with virtually no wake up quotations. Readable items include vegetables and fruits such as bananas and onions with prices per case, sack, or pound, while other list entries cover beans tomatoes evaporated fruits poultry and eggs.

Warley Fruit and Produce Company Loulev Ile Sicily Louisville Pete Vet Tau Ve California Alabama

Remarkable Dauphin Street Residence Bargains Offered

Beautiful residence and large lot on Dauphin street near Ann street. Owner paid much more five years ago. Corner lot in a desirable Ann Street area. Priced at half its real value, not speculative. Offered by Morrill & Lyons at No. 87 St. Francis Street.

Dauphin Street Aboutne City Neaf Ann Street

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