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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
5
Classified column lists job seeks and offers including watchman, seamstress, housekeeper, cook and delivery driver. Also ads for cleaning services, room rentals, and real estate sale notices with details on addresses, phone numbers, and payments.
Washington July 29. The last American note is an ultimatum. Germany would gain from war with the United States, the writer argues, citing U.S. military weakness, need at home for munition production, and strategic fears for Atlantic sea lanes. He warns of German agents, submarines, and possible internal sympathizers.
The article reports that Charles Becker’s appeals to the governor and the Supreme Court were denied. Becker vows to face death bravely while prison officials plan final preparations, including shaving and changing into a black suit. Family and legal counsel react as Becker awaits Friday’s execution.
Albany July 29Governor Whitman said he would not intervene as Charles Becker faced execution for second degree murder. Becker, condemned for the Rosenthal killing, bears up as Justice Ford denied a third trial. Becker’s interview with Mrs Becker and counsel was reported amid mounting tension and fatigue among state officials.
Grand Haven inspectors testified as to the Eastland disaster with State’s Attorney Hoyne to decide how far the grand jury can proceed. Witnesses described counting passengers, the federal scope of inquiry, and efforts to seal the hull as water was pumped out.
Cham ber of Commerce market committee chaired by All Boyles to meet about twenty city merchants at 5 30 to raise stock for a new produce exchange. Merchants expected to subscribe 3000 while farmers supply 7000 to form 10000 paid in capital. Merchants hold preferred stock and will vote on the board of directors controlling its affairs. Mrs Mattie Wood dead after two weeks recovery from a fall at seventy she leaves two sons John C and Wm R Wood of Mobile to be buried in Magnolia cemetery. Becker family and Father Cashin noted as part of ongoing prison death chamber arrangements and capital punishment debate.
In Montgomery on July 29 the Alabama House caucus backed Governor Henderson by 39 to 50 to allow the legislature to nullify his appointment of the state equalization board. Debates centered on whether the governor should appoint the board with or without legislative confirmation and if the legislature could override executive picks. Leader opposition argued it would insult the governor. supporters urged legislative control to check executive radius.
Henry Tonsmeire, prominent attorney at Roach McMahon, died Wednesday at his home on Government Street after a brief illness. Survived by widow Miss Bwal, one daughter, one son Henry Jr., four brothers Arthur Sidney Herman and Edward, and two sisters. A Saints Episcopal Church member, funeral is planned for Friday.
Paris July 29 reports another 1 million francs fine imposed on Brussels by German authorities after Allied airmen burned a Zeppelin shed near Brussels. British aviators attacked the Zeppelin sheds north of Brussels, igniting the hangar and destroying the airship inside.
Three regiments of Canadian mounted rifles totaling 1,800 men and 450 horses arrived safely at Plymouth aboard steamships Hesperian and Her Majesty on their way to join British forces in Europe. The force sailed from Quebec and reached Britain via St. John, New Brunswick.
The Mobile First Regiment, A. N. Gs, were instructed in rifle handling and aiming by Captains Mo and Mahon. Battalion sergeants will receive a paper work course on army procedures, led by Captain Mahon. The next battalion ministry session is scheduled for Wednesday as officers report that companies are in excellent condition.
Passengers aboard the Maer Noordam from Rotterdam reported the liner was detained thirty three hours off Deg by a British patrol boat. Austrian travelers were taken ashore and others deposited. One passenger, Peter Melter, was later detained in England for several weeks.
Large corner lot residence on Dauphin Street offered at half its real value due to owner moving away from the city. Desirable property in Ann Street area with well built construction and sizable lot. MORRILL & LYONS, 67 Saint Francis Street.
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