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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1915

Page

2

Arrests and alleged yacht mail boat scam on the Eastern Shore

A report details the arrest of Breckenridge and associates in Mobile and New Orleans for alleged pretenses involving yacht owners Peter Fabacher Grunewald and others. The group allegedly planned a crooked deal to use yachts as mail boats between Alaska San Francisco and routes to New Orleans. Breckenridge reportedly cashed checks and posed as a purchaser while awaiting city court.

Mapile Mobile Poytes Buck Henry Orleans New Orwas Big Surprise Sreck New Orleans Peter Anawar Newell Glyn Breck Pally Newell Breckenridge Geck Deodore Grunewald Josephine Peter Fa Marie Breckenridge Alaska San Francisco Breckage Bullah Cook George Hutchison Bank of Montreal Conridge Grunewald Crenshaw Notiab

Hair color restoration and beauty claims in old ad text

Fragmentary ad style note discusses hair whitening and aging signs. It mentions a product promising to restore hair color without dyeing the roots and implies younger appearance. The text is garbled with stray phrases and nonstandard spellings.

VESSELS IN PORT

Fragmentary OCR notes show vessels in port at a pier and docks with references to mooring and timing, likely a brief port scene or shipping update. The legible elements mention Pier 3 and docks with activity around berthing and movement of ships.

City detective Warren Burch to be changed

Fragmentary item notes City Detective Warren Burch to be changed at an unspecified department or posting. The text references a decision affecting Burch and mentions an attribution to a city authority without providing a formal outcome or date.

Attack on Port Debated by Mayor Pillans

Omitted sections discuss the Mobile port dispute over wharf charges and public access. The debate centers on port ownership, harbor fees, and the impact on shipping, with references to Shackleford and local authorities.

Port Tosiie Pillans

Face Covered With Pimples All Her Life

A fragment from 1914 mentions a face covered with pimples, with unclear surrounding text and possible religious reference. The readable portion notes extensive personal skin condition and a cursory note about money or medical emphasis, but details remain obscured.

Local railway notes appear in a garbled page snippet

A fragment from a historical page mentions a local station and a connection at Sul cor ater. Readable elements include references to a meeting, data on back bey, and a stray name D aay .t VBE 4, suggesting OCR corruption rather than a coherent event or report.

Bey Bey m. A

INFERIOR COURT NOTE

A clipped OCR fragment shows a court reference with partial wording. no names, dates, or actions are readable to establish a specific case, action, or deadline. The readable text offers only a stray reference to a court note and lacks identifiable entities or a clear event.

Brilliant British Success Across Tigris and Baltic Theaters

The report highlights British gains under Cox near Amara on the Tigris with prisoners, guns, and a gunboat captured, while Baltic activity sees German transports sunk without a decisive fleet battle. Russian losses include a Mary ship, and Kiel vessels likely moved to the Baltic. The piece notes German morale and potential renewed Baltic efforts.

Bors Seers Barateae Techona Cox Straigi Amard Tigris Bagdad Baltic Ties Baltc Petrograd Kiel London

George Burke Johnston Dies in New Orleans Stricken Attorney of Perry Ma Tengo

Former Perry and Ma Tengo counties attorney George Burke Johnston died Sunday in New Orleans at his brother Charles Johnston’s home while visiting for recuperation. A grandson of General Poeliing and longtime civil service figure, Johnston had prominence in Uniontown and near the Mexican border era. His remains were taken to his former home for interment.

George Burke Johston Perry Matengo Counties Ala New Orleans Charles J. Johnston Mr.ohnston General Ohne Administration Civil Service Commissio Charles A. Poeliing

Rates on Cast Iron Pipe Declared Reasonable

Freight rates on cast iron pipe from East Radford and Lynchburg Virginia were declared reasonable by authorities. The report notes shipments and prices discussed at Commerce and related markets, with emphasis on sustaining fair costs for carriers and producers.

IGTON East Radford Lynchburg Commerce Con Sere Jamet

Rude Rubble Matches End In Madrid Encounter

A terse report describes a fightlike event in Madrid involving Rene Moors and J ? Roarie Rakes Sie post a Moulge, with unclear context and details due to damaged OCR. The fragment hints at a confrontation or match played in Madrid, mentioning participants Moors and Roarie Rakes, but lacks concrete outcomes or dates.

Madrid Vi. Barig Roarie Rakes

Unclear Decision Summary From Fragmented Text

Fragmentary OCR hints at a criminal case decision involving Léo Frank and a sentence or imprisonment. Readability is minimal and the text is garbled, limiting factual reconstruction of names, actions, or outcomes.

Berne Report on Rotor Incident Yields About 12 Dollars

A Bernese report describes a rotor event and smoke involving a contraption yielding an estimated twelve dollars in value. Officials note no major injuries and ongoing investigations.

Berne Switzerland Aes Fon

Unclear OCR Depicts Deputies and Citizens Interaction

Fragmentary and garbled OCR text mentions deputies and citizens. Unable to extract coherent event details, names, dates, or places from the readable fragments.

Veheat Clash at Test Ground For Woman Suffrage

A chaotic, partial report describes a heated first hour clash among party supporters at the Test ground. It notes Mrs. James M. Macorack of Tennessee and Mrs. J. Gaile Hart of West Virginia among delegates, with a surprisingly large representation from the Lost, while York and Eastern states send restricted delegations as women press for the ballot.

Bo Puigie

Suffrage Leaders Promote Federal Amendment at Conference

In Chicago a suffrage conference opens with Dr. Shaw and Mrs Anthony leading calls for a nation wide amendment. Delegates from forty one states pledge to pressure Congress while warning militancy must be avoided and proslavery and child labor issues are debated as part of the suffrage platform.

Chicago Mg Fear Suffrage Association J. Bison B Anthony National ‘Association Anthony Shaw Medil oNormick Ges Tgs Denmark Betas Ana Congress

Amusements at the Hut Reel Delights Patrons

A lively night at the Hut features a new comedy reel and local amusements. Patrons enjoy a variety of acts and activities as the show runs through the evening.

Fragmentary notice from The Libary site

OCR text fragment mentions a 7:30 start and reads poorly. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. Provide a fuller readable copy for a proper summary.

Public Picnic at Saint Sonar Rathay Street All Day

An all day public picnic is set to be held at St Sonar Rathay Street. Organizers invite community members to attend and enjoy food and activities in the street site.

Eghont Gt Sona Rathay

Officer of Gran Chamber of ae bershi election notes

The text reports electors involved in a chamber of count vote with 103 votes noted. It mentions the Gran Chamber of ae bershi and a push by the organization to begin active work. Names and places are garbled but imply official proceedings and ongoing activity.

Thd Sra Anc Peta Asp Leer Chamber of Count Tte

Campaign to curb illiteracy in Mobile County seen

In Barton Academy eye room tonight the Mobile County education group invites public discussion on plans to reduce illiteracy. Governor Sauter derson and Luis Tr. lead the proclamation program as part of a statewide effort to educate the uneducated.

Barton Acaden Gsioe Herst Gut Mobile Tae Aueet

Nighties Case Sparks Court Scene and Eccentric Interlude

In a tense moment outside the jail gate a crowd gathered as Jim Smith, described in archaic terms, faced a 2 charge scenario. An officer intervened to escort him back for appropriate clothing, averting potential trouble as he moved toward the Motreot in Brewentress debate.

Jim Smith

Disorderly conduct and theft cases wrap up at city court

The recorder’s matinee lists multiple arrests. Mary Janetthen faces a fine after a stabbing incident? Gladis Tonos is charged for disorderly conduct over sodas. Alice McCormick gets 90 days for embezzling a silk skirt from Loretta Edwards. A. L. Jackson and Archie Dych are linked to watch and license violations. Details include guardians, detectives, and local police actions in New Orleans and Mobile.

Mary Janetthen Gladis Madison Alice McCormick Archie Dych J. Hicke Hiam

Accident At Polling Station Shuts Office Down

A fragmentary report notes an incident at a polling department causing damage and a temporary shutdown. No clear injuries or names are readable. Further details are unclear due to the damaged text.

Sunday Deaths and Funerals List Not Found

Incomplete notice lists relatives including Joseph and Elliott Mahler and others in the city.

City

Bennet Infant Dies in Saint Marys City

The death of Donald, infant son of G. and Emma Shattuck Bennet, aged one year, is noted with sorrow in Saint Marys City. The brief obituary records the family and age, reflecting of a bereaved household.

Donald Gut Eee Seveo Weeks G. Mnett Emma Shattuck Bennet Mercus Cheir

Burial of B Nassane Observed in City

Funeral services for B Nassane were held Sunday afternoon at 2:15 from Roche and Urbe parlors and at 2:30 from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Attending were members of the Mechanics Association and Loyal Order, among others, with interment at a local cemetery.

B. Nassane Fae Nassane Roche & Urbe Cathedral of the Immaculate Peter Va Pipioee Fe Renauld Niffine J. A ‘Tyeren

Funeral services for DeCantlin Collins noted at 3 30

Funeral services for DeCantlin Collins were set for 3 30 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Scott and Michael. The officiating minister was Salentin with burial in Mesiballbearere cemetery. Family and friends attended including Robert ouy and Ward Ennan.

R. E G. Collins Gunde Zat Funera DeCantlin Collins Jgpreee Gorner Scott Michael Sia An Moby Wardennan Deaeree

Three N for Mic on Club Held at Marie House

Ely Hagan and Castor and Amos Ii attended the club at Marie House Road where a sober man was found dead. The event prompted a recommended tint peep and mentions Barbara Simmons wife of Bacay Rae.

Marie House Se Road Ely Hagan Castor Amos Ii Aia Barbara Simmons Bacay Rae

Manufacturing Firm Faces Unclear Apathy Indicator

Fragmentary text indicates a southern company and industry concern with apatite ore and unidentified threats or tensions. Noos oe the uthern Manufacturing Company appears in garbled form, leaving readers unsure of event or outcome.

Apatite Noos Uthern Manufacturing Company Yadasg Industry Anger

Moore Park Opens at Bay Minette Alabama

Local readers report Moore Park at Bay Minette is set to christen its first program series as the town prepares for a new era. Fans anticipate a parade and opening events, with stores closing early in town to join the celebration and support the inaugural events.

Graduation at Sunday School Exercises

The text notes a Sunday school graduation ceremony with diplomas awarded to several individuals. Pastor Rev. D. S. Hebe presided and a list of names including G. J. Abney, Mrs. W. H. Lockler, Mrs. John F. Howell, R. L. Howell, and Mrs. Claud Epott appears among the graduates.

Boeda G. J G. J. Abney

Arson Case Against Louis Marshall Continues In Court

The arson case against Louis Marshall was called in the inferior criminal court and continued to June 9. John Gorman, the complainant, says Marshall set fire to a building near Cottage Hill that Gorman owned and which someone was living in at the time.

Louis Marshall Hall John Gorman Cottage Hill

Statement by Mrs Baird Cited After Hospital Care

Mrs Baird of 911 Raccon Street Nashville Tennessee gives a full statement describing illness weight loss and weakness after hospital admission. The narrative mentions a donation and absence of citation and notes she weighs 84 pounds and remains weak after weeks.

Batra Racecn Street Nashville Tenn

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