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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
2
British survivors report massed destroyer action at Jutland sinking the German battleship Hindenburg after being struck by four torpedoes. They describe heavy fire, smoke, and chaotic seas as crews battled amid fading signals and shifting fortunes.
The Binnacle Lamp Club recalls a mysterious phantom ship near Mobile Bay's outer bar. Captain John Dorgan and pilots report a black shadowy vessel that hovers at night, anchors, and vanishes before dawn, its size color and crew never revealed. Some liken it to the Flying Dutchman.
The Southern training camp register lists about 180 students enrolled for June with work starting today and expectations of reaching 200 as belated entrants arrive. The average age is lower than in May. Two companies have been organized and a cavalry troop is expected to form. Today’s program included school of the soldier and school of the squad, issuing equipment to late arrivals and assigning regular officers.
Dispatches to Lloyds report the sinking of two British unarmed steamers, the Salmonpool of 4905 gross tons and the Dewsland of 1998 tons, near London on June 5.
London Lloyds agency reports the Genoa steamer Marteso was sunk on May 27 with no further details provided.
Chicago June 4 The National Woman's Party campaign committee chairmanship may go to one of three delegates upon tomorrow's meeting. The candidates are Miss Anne Martin of Nevada Mrs K Davis of Colorado and Mrs Ida Finney Mackrille of California. The election follows platform adoption and will be held Tuesday night.
The sea remains seemingly calm as shells burst and a fighter ships crew member is killed by exploding shells.
London June 5. The naval battle is claimed to be a complete British victory by the Morning Post expert. He says the German fleet was outfought and forced into dis orderly retreat. He credits Admiral Jellicoe and notes losses among German battle cruisers amid heavy action by both sides.
The two main fleets joined, ships separated into lines, and German battleships were sunk while British gunnery proved superior. The Germans withdrew after losing one or two battleships, turning toward harbor as the British pursued through the haze.
President Wilson visits the Confederate section of Arlington National Cemetery for memorial exercises but does not speak. Senator Vardaman salutes Southern soldiers and women, praising secession, with a floral cross unveiling and flowers laid on Wheeler’s grave. Secretary Daniels and his wife sit with the president as the Marine Band performs.
J A Hopkins New Jersey state chairman of the Progressive party and delegate at large says the New Jersey delegation is for Roosevelt only and will not back Hughes or any other candidate. He asserts the national committee has been instructed accordingly.
Milwaukee report says Governor Phillip underwent an appendectomy today and his physician states he is out of danger. The operation occurred here with officials noting no complications and the governor is expected to recover.
A parade of guests in Mobile includes B R Smith James E Weldon and H E Thompson from Birmingham with 8 C Wallis. M B Rodgers and wife from Pensacola visit friends. Montgomery and Washington officials arrive for short stays. Families from New Orleans Baton Rouge Key West also listed at local hotels.
Professor T. J. York will conduct the Bible Institute at the Baptist Tabernacle. He will lead services this afternoon from 3 to 4 o'clock and again tonight from 7 30 to 9 o'clock.
Thousands of Mobile residents spent Sunday at nearby seaside resorts as opening of the season drew crowds. The Charles E. Cessna carried 750 passengers to Fairhope and Battles. Pleasure Bay Appello and Carney steamer parties filled the bay with picnics. Monroe Park hosted several thousand visitors with a daylong band concert and night motion pictures.
Examinations started today for all four classes at West Point Academy New York and will continue daily through Friday. The class of 1916 graduates on Tuesday June 13. A schedule of drills and alumni arrivals and entertainment plans are being arranged. Fire secretary of war expected for graduation exercises.
Five British sailors from the destroyer Shark owe their lives to Captain O C Christiansen of the Danish steamer Vidar and to Danish and Norwegian nurses aboard. The ship sank after naval battle seen near Copenhagen to London, with rescuers pulling crew from wreckage amid mines and burning ships.
The teachers and pupils of the Baptist Tabernacle met on Sunday morning and decided to hold their annual picnic next Friday at Monroe Park.
Survivors report the battle cruiser Warrior and the Defense between six lines of German warships. The Defense exploded and the Warrior was riddled, gas blanketing decks. British reinforcements drove off the German attack as the Warrior, towed by an auxiliary, foundered after forty eight hours. Lion led the action. Invincible Indefatigable and Queen Mary fell.
Rev James A Plummer of All Saints Episcopal church will leave Mobile around June 11 for his Baltimore home to reunite with his family and bring household goods.
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