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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1916

Page

6

Harding Urges Reunion at Republican National Convention

United States Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, addressing the temporary party, calls for reconsecration and reunion over recrimination. He argues the Democratic administration has wearied the nation and faults its European policy as rhetoric over resolution while criticizing Mexican negotiations as a major diplomatic fiasco.

United Warren G. Harding Ohio Bouey Harding

Old Engineer Gains 20 Lbs on Tanlac Claim

Jacksonville railroad veteran Chas J Weeks cites Tanlac as turning around twenty years of digestive distress and heartburn. He reports rapid weight gain, restored appetite, and renewed energy after seven bottles, praising the medicine’s effects and inviting inquiries. Tanlac sold in Mobile by Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation and Dave S. Bauer.

Jacksonville Chas. J. Weeks Seaboard Air Line Fox Tampa Mr. Weeks Tanlac Lydia Street Taniac Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corporation Dave 8 S. Bauer

Negro Who Ran Over Child Is Discharged

George Lewis, a Negro, arrested weeks ago for driving a wagon that struck a three year old near Harris and Finch Grocery, was discharged after the case was arraigned. the child has largely recovered. Duff Allen, a barber at the House, appeared and said he did not want to prosecute. The article recounts political remarks by a local chairman urging harmony and unity despite past party tensions.

George Lewis Harris & Finch Grocery Companion Ge Duff Allen Edington Allen

Rededicate the Republican Party to progress and unity

The speaker urges party unity and progress, calling for rededication to the republic’s uplift. He rejects recrimination, asks for the burying of prefixes, and insists no truly reactionary Republicans remain welcome at the convention. The party should reflect the best thought and intent of committed progress.

Republican Party Republic

Senator Calls War Strains and Economic Struggles Amid Neutral Leadership

A senator warned that world war pressures and disrupted commerce have reshaped the economy and foreign relations. He criticized Democratic treasury depletion and Washington notes as lacking resolve, saying the United States failed to project force as a neutral power with weakened defenses.

America Europe Washington

Americanism in foreign policy and Mexico cited by temporary chairman

The temporary chairman linked Americanism to Independence era immigrants from Britain Germany France and southern Europe praising their loyalty. He attacked the Democratic administration over Mexico, warning that watchful waiting and interference harmed American lives and property and urged a firm protection of American rights. He argued the U S role should be a trusted leader through wartime Europe and beyond.

Mexico Europe Great Britain Germany France Gates Sweet Land Liberty Harding Huerta Villa America Asan U. S.S Neu Real Democratic Party Oura Missouri Congress Senate

United States Republic to Lead in Global Peace and Justice

The senator urged a proactive foreign policy built on international law and American rights. He called for responsibility in influence and example, rejecting isolation and stressing enlarged participation to shape a progressive civilization. He cited the Monroe Doctrine as guiding new world sponsorship and trusted leadership within the fraternity of American republics.

United States Harding

Senator Harding Defends Navy and Policy In Speech

The senator assails neglect of national defense and urges a navy that can meet any challenge. He criticizes Dems for irregular defense, lauds Republican measures, and condemns the Panama Canal extension. He calls for protective tariffs, warns against prosperity bought at human cost, and ends with praise for Americanism and Republican ideals.

Six Men Arrained on Prohibition Violations in Recorder Court

Six men faced arraignment in the recorder's court on prohibition charges. Five cases were continued to Thursday. one defendant pleaded not guilty after an earlier $50 fine and appeal. William Cuthbert, arrested again, pleaded not guilty after detectives found beer at his Commerce and Conti streets home. he posted $50 fine and $200 bond on appeal.

Recorder’s Court Harry Puckett Joe Williamson Joe Simison Willie Duff Claude Champion William Cuthbert Edington Cuthbert Commerce Conti Boltz Ludlow Burch St. Clair Charles W. Roycroft Bat Ardoyne John E. Adams

Simonsen Arraigned on Prohibition Charge Granted June 14

Joe Simonsen, charged with violating the prohibition law, was arraigned in the inferior criminal court Wednesday. A continuance to June 14 was granted. The sheriff's department conducted systematic searches of several suspected places Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday without locating any liquor.

Joe Simonsen Inferior Criminal Court Sheriff's Department

Ford Denies Notifying Michigan on Hughes Backing

Henry Ford publicly denied reports that he told Michigan's delegation to vote for Hughes after Ford's first ballot support. He said no such notification was given and the claim was untrue.

FORD Michigan Hughes Detroit Mich Henry Ford

Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi

Washington June 7 forecast shows Alabama and Mississippi partly cloudy in the north with likely showers in the south tonight and Thursday.

Washington Alabama Mississippi

Kaiser praises sailors after Jutland victory

Berlin reports the emperor praised the fleet's performance at Wilhelmhaven amid claims that the battle off Jutland shattered British sea supremacy. He lauded the sailors for heroic endurance and declared the enemy beaten as news electrified the world. The speech thanked them for unselfish duty and victory.

Berlin London Wilhelmhaven Jutland Great Britain Albion North Sea Fatherland Verdun Ital

Birmingham Dealers Seek Lower Livestock Rates

Livestock dealers of Birmingham Alabama petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut freight rates on cattle and hogs in carload lots from Nashville and the Louisville and Nashville line to Birmingham. They also seek lower charges on horses and mules from Louisville Nashville and other Kentucky Tennessee points to Birmingham, arguing current rates are unjust and discriminatory.

Washington Birmingham Ala Interstate Commerce Commission Nashville Louisville and Nashville Prospect Tenn Louisville Kentucky Tennessee

Tornado Devastation Rings Arkansas With 60 Dead

As communication was restored across tornado and storm struck areas, the death toll climbed toward sixty with over 800 injured. Heber Springs bore the heaviest loss with about 20 dead and 60 injured, amid hundreds of thousands in property damage across the state.

Little Rock Ark Heber Springs

Glorifying German Fleet Victory Speech

A wartime address praising German naval success over England. It urges unity for the fatherland and emphasizes freedom of the seas for future commerce, calling for three cheers in support of the nation.

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Forty One Years of Telephone Progress

The Bell System reflects on forty one years of scientific and economic achievement since the first telephone in 1875. It highlights a public oriented network, economical service for social and commercial use, and a staff loyal to public interests. The piece looks forward to further progress and capability.

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