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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1915

Page

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Medical School Controversy Reopens in Mobile

In Mobile, Dr. George B. Denny, president of the University of Alabama, reopens the City Hospital control issue with the School of Medicine. He asserts any permanent agreement must meet his terms, seeks long term city University contract, and demands exclusive medical service authority and funding parity for Sisters of Charity, amid prior tentative arrangements.

Tuscaloosa George B. Denny Unniversity of Alabama School of Medicine University Mobile Denny T. H. Frazer 5Cine Regina Bondurant J. Denny Pem School Tam City of University of Alabama Univers Barn Sisters of Rity City Commission Frazer School of Media University of Con Registheng

Mobile concern buys Itasca for South American trade

The McIntyre Lumber and Export Company of Mobile buys the steamship Itasca from Theodore Trum of Boston. The Itasca will be repaired in Mobile and entered into the South American trade with the islands. The 1416 gross ton ship, built in 1871, has 1100 horsepower, a crew of 29, and formerly served in passenger trade.

McIntyre Lumber & Export Company Mobile South American United States Theodore Trum Boston Mass McIntyre Lumber and Export Company Itasca William Crane E. D. Flynn Mr. Flynn Islands Wilmington Del

Commissioners Pass Resolutions on Death of E. W. Wells

Gulfport Mississippi June 1 special The mayor and board of commissioners met Monday and passed resolutions of regret on the death of E W Wells Soviet a

E. W. Wells Gulfport Miss

Mississippi Man Elected President of Methodist Woman's College

W. Swartz, business leader and Latin and English professor at Millsaps College in Jackson Mississippi, was elected president of the Methodist Woman's College in Montgomery Alabama. He succeeds Dr. W. E. Martin, who departs for Nashville Tennessee. Swartz will assume office this summer after accepting the role.

Montgomery Ala W. Swartz Millsaps College Jackson Miss Methodist Woman's College W. E. Martin Nashville Tenn Swartz

Ocean Springs Eyes Clean Town Contest Victory

Ocean Springs officials and health authorities inspected the town for the Cleanest Town Contest. Dr H M Burnham and Guy D Dean praised local sanitation and indicated Ocean Springs has passed the first elimination test. The community remains determined to win the prize.

Ocean Springs Miss Jane H. M. Burnham Guy D. Dean

Dr Winberg Explains Why Oranges Drop From Trees

Dr O F E Winberg president of the Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association presents reasons for orange dropage. He notes drought is not the cause and offers practical horticultural insights for growers in the Crop Report feature. Also an article by Geltars Ga See culture on owoyeeds accompanies the report.

O. F. E. Winberg Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association Imberg Geltars

Earl of Jersey dies in London

Victor Albert Geo Villiers seventh Earl of Jersey died last night in London. At Barrow England 600 women at Vickers Sons Maxim works to be employed adds 1000 more. Fields report minister George Thomas, a Welsh Methodist, has enlisted with leave of absence. first Welsh non-conformist minister to join army. Three children killed and nineteen injured when an automobile truck fell over an embankment near Dallas.

London Victor Albert Geo Villiers Earl of Jersey Barrow Eng Vickers Sons & Maxim Works Geo. Thomas Wales Thomas Dallas Akron Chicago General Synod of the Lutheran Church Cleveland Frederick” Rada Manchester Noel Edward Dea Ypres America Sapulpa Uipa Herald Washington Supreme Court South Carolina Wilson Mabel Boardman American Red Cross Red Cross New York New York City Majestic Gallpey Peninsula Greenbrier North Sea Brynhilda Bremen New ‘York

Anti German Riots Follows Area Raids on London Last Night

London reports a zeppelin raid last night sparking anti German riots as crowds attacked German shops and special constables battled disorder. City barriers were reinforced and businesses boarded up after the unrest.

London Barritien

American bark SecnierEMan repairs after storm arrival

The American bark cited as SecnierEMan arrived at the harbor after storm damage and quarantine. It was moored at the stream and is expected to be re christened. The Whitney Bodden Company owns the steamer.

Secniereman Citeae Anal Whitney-Bodden Company

Attempt to disable Fort Worden guns halts visitors at two Puget Sound forts

Port Townsend Washington June 1 A bold effort to disable the forts at Fort Worden and nearby batteries prompted authorities to bar visitors. Four gun breeches were reportedly removed and a discovery followed that intruders had mapped battery locations. Visitors were restricted without escort and fees.

Puget Sound Port Townsend Wash Fort Worden France Neven

Serbians Resume Military Activity Against Austrians

An official London report notes Serbian forces renewing action against Austria with an artillery success northeast of Inova and further activity on the Albanian frontier. The dispatch also mentions Turkish losses in Gallipoli and Italian advances toward Cortina in the Ampezzo valley.

Nish Servia London Serbia Austria Inova

Austria prepares army for Serbia front in early May dispatch

A May dispatch says Austria is forming a new army to take the field against Serbia while dealing with actions on its Italian frontier. Predictions surface that Serbia may strike again once Austria is occupied on that front.

Bott. Mahinn Otantes Austria

Zeppelin raid alarms London as crowds rest

London awakens to word that Zeppelins reached the city last night. Officials report raids over outer districts and fires possibly tied to the attack. Public life continues with rumors and curiosity while fighting continues near Przemysl and strategic moves unfold in the Near East.

London San Przemysl Austria Near East Constantinople Sultan Selim Athens

Italian dirigible raids Pola base damaging rail hub

A Rome dispatch via Paris reports the Italian dirigible raid on Pola the Austrian naval base. The attack damaged the railway station and arsenal according to the ministry of marine.

Pola Rome Paris Ministry of Marine

Russians Claim Victory in Petrograd Based on Official Announcement

Report from Petrograd via London states Russians winning as of June. An official notice says Russians gained a string of success from May 12 to May 24, capturing nearly 19,000 opposing troops.

Petrograd London

Submarine Base Found Near Asia Minor Coast

A Times dispatch from Mytilene reports an enemy submarine detected near Aivall on the west coast of Asia Minor. British warships proceeded to the area as sixty shots were heard in the vicinity, suggesting engagement or pursuit.

London The Times Mytilene Gays Aivall Asia Minor Ief

Cotton Condition Shows Varied Regional Normalcy

The department reports May 25 cotton conditions near eighties percent of normal across the country with Alabama at 78 percent and several states like Virginia and Texas reaching higher readings. The update notes statewide differences and reflects seasonal moisture and growth factors influencing yield expectations.

U. S Alabama Washington Department of Witure Stason Virginia North Carolina Seelee Texas Arkatens Miri Oklahoma

Mobile approves five year tax exemption for shipbuilding plants

Mobile city commission adopts an ordinance granting a five year tax exemption on shipbuilding plants their works machinery and equipment and the lands they occupy plus capital stock provided the plant employs at least 300 workers annually Lyons argues 300 workers is small compared to Newport News 6000. May payroll of 26190 53 is approved and final drain work estimate of 3030 45 is passed for payment.

City Commission of Mobile Lyons Newport News J. W. Gurney & Co

Property Owners Protest Against Undesirable Class

A petition signed by sixty four property owners adjacent to and near the territory bound by State Street Wilkinson and Lyons was presented to the city commission Tuesday asking to move residents of Louis and St Michael street residential districts. Mayor Pillany and Lyons voted to file the petition while Schwarz favored referral to the city attorney. Attorney Hale argued the city’s right to form a new district and that moving residents would cause hardship and menace to neighborhood children. The petition notes the proposed new district would place the women near St Josephs School the maternity home and three blocks from Ryan Park.

State Street Wilkinson Lyons Louis St. ‘Michael Street Lane Commission Pilany Schwarz F. K. Hale Foel St. Joseph's School Ryan Park

Alabama Lands Lost to Hood Daughters by High Court Decision

The U S Supreme Court ruling holds that lands in Alabama once owned by McGehee cannot be claimed by the daughters of Confederate leader General Hood Geneva Hood and Ida Bectabes as heirs. The daughters, now residents of New York, were previously identified as heirs by McGehee under Louisiana law.

Alabama Gen. Hood Washington Idaasso Rse Geneva Hood George T. Bectabes McGehee New York Louisiana

New Note to Germany May Set Time Limit

Veterans pledge support in crisis as the 25th annual reunion of United Confederate Veterans opens in Richmond. The gathering hears addresses from governors and veterans leaders, with songs and salutes as Confederate memory and unity are invoked. Notable moments include presentations to the two living Confederate governors James B. McCreary and Nat E. Harris.

Germany Richmond United States United Confederate Veterans Dixie Old Virginia Jackson Confederacy Welty Auditorim Ted Jompson Comore Butte Stuart George Ainslie Tyler Bale Rome Sons of Esa George .P. Gon Ale Giteral Bennett H. Young Ohie George L. Christian James B. McCreary Kentucky Nat E. Barris Georgia Henry W. Battle Nativy Byll Green Meas Jefferson Davis

U S Will Demand Full Reparations and Guarantees

After more than two hours of cabinet talks on Germany and Mexico the United States prepares to demand full reparations and guarantees. A note to Germany was reserved while a warning to Mexican leaders was prepared for release tomorrow morning.

Washington Wilson Germany Mexico United States Muece Penny Neer Lusitania Derstood Gortenstys Wille Howe United Storff Vane Cma Benin White House

Orleans Shop Girls on Annual Vacation

May 31. The vote of the D. H. Ho girls started yesterday. Haven on-the-Hill has been prepared for the employees of the New Orleans department store and all indications point to a successful season. Haven-on-the-Hill will accommodate twenty five to thirty at a time. As part of the welfare program every female employee will receive two weeks outing. The Hill will be an all year round proposition for Ocean Springs.

Ocean) Springs D. H. Ho Haven on-the-Hill New Orleans Haven-on-the-Hill Ptee S Ocean Springs

Weather Outlook For Tonight And Wednesday

Cloudy tonight and Wednesday with occasional rain showers. Light to moderate winds from the south and east. Mississippi region also reports cloudy skies and chance of rain with similar light winds.

Mississippi

Declaration of Interdependence Proposal At Independence Hall

Philadelphia mayor Blankenburg proposed a declaration of interdependence to pave the way for a new nation of nations at Independence Hall. He urged a continental pact among thirteen or more American nations to sign.

Philadelphia Blankenburg Phiadelphia

Alabama to Refund 150000 Franchise Tax to Outsiders

Alabama will refund $150,000 in franchise tax to out of state corporations the Auditor announced after a conference with Attorney William L. Martin. The refund follows a statute and recent case law, applying to capital employed in the state and concerns about previous assessments.

Montgomery Ala Alabama M. ©. Allgood William L. Martin

Player eee Granted Conditional Release by Parker

Secretary Frank T. Parker approves a conditional release for player eee after a Tuesday rout involving Nacaun aero. The decision follows ongoing review of conduct and future role with the team.

Eee Frank T. Parker Aed Acar Treider Nacaun Aero Aivek Hie

Lost Necklace Reported in Local Classified Ad

A lost gold rope chain necklace was reported in a local classified ad near the area of 251 Ny N. Boot, Paeh Senney Sestiy, and the St. Methodist Church on Main Street. A reward is offered for its return.

Boot St. Methodist Beelly

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