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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
2
The district court continued the Newman case until Friday. Burns charged with violating prohibition law and lacking a license faced fines and has an appeal bond set at $150. Others, including McMahon, Tew, Fisher, and Grouse, were fined or arrested for various offenses.
Advert says tea harms kidneys but Indian herbal brews offer remedies. Claims Ge-Rar-Dy Tea removes poisons from blood liver and kidneys and costs only 10 cents a package. Phil P Cresap Co will mail a free sample.
An ad-like note touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unsurpassed. One or two doses reportedly stop an attack, is easy to take, and leaves bowels natural since it contains no astringent. Obtainable every-
The Strathcona rescued a dying Bahama skipper found in an open boat after weeks at sea. Four others were aboard initially. fighting over food left blood, knives and a smashed water cask in the boat. The survivor died hours before rescue, his grim injuries revealing the struggle for life.
Sheriffs and police visited twenty four suspected tigers on a Wednesday afternoon. Prohibited liquor found at one location and one arrest made. Martin Barnes, operator of a soft drink stand at Claiborne and Madison, alleged offender. He ran the stand without a license and faces two charges at arraignment.
Dr. E B Sauer claims ordinary nuxated iron can raise strength in those lacking iron. He cites tests showing 200 percent gains in two weeks and says organic iron avoids tooth and stomach issues. The ad promises $100 to charity if no strength increase and offers a double-your-strength guarantee in ten days. Van Antwerp Drug Co. distributes.
Dr. Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced in New York to die in the electric chair during the week of July 10 for the murder of his father-in-law John E Peck. The court denied a new trial and Waite expressed remorse and hoped his surrender would help compensate for the deaths.
The court martial of Bowen Calthorpe, the officer who ordered the execution of F Sheehy Skeffington, opened in Dublin on Tuesday. Skeffington, editor of the Irish Citizen, was shot after arrest with no trial, prompting protests. Premier Asquith said the editor died without military authorities' knowledge and that the officer would be court martialed.
The GovernMent street Presbyterian Sunday school will hold its annual picnic on Saturday June 10. Members board the day steamer Apollo at Mobile at 9 AM and return late afternoon. Earlier notice causing confusion had listed the day as Saturday without a date.
The launch Irma began a new service to Fairhope Magnolia Beach and Battles with Captain Mirnich in command. It left Battles at 6 am and reached Dauphin street by 8 am stopping at Magnolia Beach and Fairhope. It will run daily return trips, departing nightly at 6 15. The service was well patronized Thursday.
Washington June 1 More than 46 000 persons were killed and injured in United States railroad accidents during the three months ending September 30 1915 Interstate Commerce Commission figures released today show 2 531 killed and 43 518 injured The figures show a net decrease of 217 in the number killed and 3 697 in the number injured compared with the same quarter in 1914
Charles Erdmansdorf, a timber man, was stricken with paralysis Thursday morning at his home on B and Sutton streets in Oakdale. He was sent to the city hospital by ambulance.
The body of Thomas B. Toomer, a Prichard resident, was buried Wednesday at Rawls Cemetery after a family service led by Rev. A G Richards. Pallbearers included John Overton and others. Mary Zimmer was buried at Magnolia Cemetery with service by Rev Father Cassidy and pallbearers Ollie Dumas William Richardson Joseph Rice Edward Waters.
Spence Thomas four year old son of Mrs J H Thomas died Wednesday after ill health from pneumonia. Burial in Wolf Ridge cemetery Thursday afternoon. Joe Pogner forty six a native of Austria died Tuesday funeral held at Berenson Sands parlors with Rev Father E J Hackett conducting service at Magnolia cemetery.
The Mobil Humane Society orders an investigation into two Whistler child deaths linked to faith healing beliefs. The committee did not reveal an investigations plan and humane officer J. B. Decourneau says parents refused him access. Members W. A. Ferris and Mrs. J. K. Jones were elected.
Washington reports cotton condition at 77.5 percent of normal for May 25. State scores vary: Virginia 89, North Carolina 76, South Carolina 65, Georgia 73, Florida 82, Alabama 76, Mississippi 83, Louisiana 82, Texas 78, Arkansas 87, Tennessee 86, Missouri 87, Oklahoma 85, California 97. Best in Mississippi river alluvium and southern gulf areas. drought hit South Carolina and northern Georgia.
Ross Thrower and E Harris battled to a dead heat in a thriller at the Coliseum skating rink. Harris led early and Thrower surged past on the final bend but could not pass before the finish. Timekeeper Frank Cox recorded 1:58 flat as officials declared a dead heat and a rematch set for Friday.
Miss Steger of Andersonville Virginia describes four years of red pimples that spread across both hands, forming a solid scale and causing itching and burning. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, she reports relief within two days and complete healing after obtaining a large supply. Free samples offered by mail with Skin Book upon request.
Many suffer poor appetites and delicate digestion would benefit from a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and aid natural function. Hundreds testify to their value. They cost a quarter and are obtainable everywhere.
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