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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
3
General Cadorna reports methodical Italian advances along the frontier and Isonzo front. Troops cross, establish bridgeheads, and threaten Tolmino with light losses. Casualties described as light. troops march with patriotic displays amid national holiday.
An advertisement claims that a backache and related symptoms signal organic trouble and that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has helped women for forty years by removing the cause and restoring health.
Hot weather exposes skin diseases such as prickly heat rash and bites. D D D Prescription offers instant relief with oil of Wintergreen and other healing ingredients. Available at druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes with money back guarantee.
A promotional note promises a special treatment to boost vitality and relieve nervous exhaustion. It cites benefits like increased blood flow and realization of ambitions, addressing symptoms such as extreme nervousness insomnia cold extremities melancholia headaches and constipation.
The report lists steamships and schooners arriving at Gulf Dry Docks and Turner Terminal Docks with names such as City of Mobile Emily S. Malcolm Doris and Alma sa. It notes river packets on the Tombigbee River repairing to load at Cuban ports including Trinidad Genate Mexico Honduras and mentions several other vessels and dock facilities along the river and harbor.
Samuel Woolner of Peoria urges local self government on liquor, arguing prohibition fails to curb demand and that individuals should freely choose drinking until proving incompetence to safeguard others. He cites United States Revenue data showing illicit distilling rising and calls for local option to decide policy.
A Mobile public meeting led to a city and county canvass of illiterates. Mrs. James O Smith will district the city and organize committees to canvass blocks. Country trustees will cover rural areas and moonlight schools may start after opening of school. Mrs Thames will visit Mobile to plan further actions.
Drago Band will perform an open air concert at Bienville Square tonight as the second in a series. A program of twelve numbers is planned with favorable reception expected for the fundraiser.
The University of Alabama School of Medicine holds its commencement at Lyric Theatre on Wednesday at 8 p.m. No tickets. early arrivals get best seating. President George H. Denny will attend, present diplomas, and speak briefly after arriving in Mobile at 9 a.m. He will join the Alumni Association dinner at the Battle House at 1 p.m. and participate in the ceremony.
In Boston on June 8 federal investigators uncovered four cases where youths were offered inducements to join the British army. Two youths reported $100 bonuses plus transport to England. James Pope, 15, enlisted as a hostelier, later deserting, while others were coached to claim Canadian age. The British consul general disavowed links, and Congressman Teague will seek talks in Washington with Bryan and the justice department as parents report sixty sons enlisted in England.
Three privates and a cook from Company F Fourth Infantry Gadsden were jailed by the state military department after failing to appear for a required inspection. They were tried at a court martial in Gadsden on Sunday following the Army officers inspection.
Cleared Str Leysian from New Orleans to Alexandria. Arrived Lenape at Jacksonville from New York. Sailed Comanche and J M Guffey for New York and Matanzas Cuba. Passed Land Key at Key West with Momus and Russian Prince. Arrived Paunce Ogeechee Carpathian from Port Arthur. Sailed Socony Terek Rosalind for New York or London.
A 1909 letter from Lauriston Street Pennsylvania describes glandular tuberculosis improving after Eckman's Alterative. The patient had neck wounds and sickness before starting treatment in November and reports no days of illness since, urging others to request the recovery booklet from Eckman Laboratory. Sold by Braswell's Store in Mobile.
The naval court at Annapolis continues its probe into a gouging scandal at the Naval Academy. Evidence suggests a years old “system” of providing dope or exam information to midshipmen and potential wider involvement. Questions focus on instructors, anonymous letters to James Moss, theft of exam copies, and why witnesses were not called.
Amsterdam dispatch reports King Ludwig of Waleria predicts expansion of the German empire beyond old frontiers to deter future attacks. He vows the war’s bloodshed will fortify the empire and mentions allies including the Turk, Austrian, and Hungarian, while condemning traitorous friends.
Secretary Daniels declined to grant the midshipmen on trial at the Naval Academy their request to be released from arrest while the court of inquiry sits. He said he is following precedent and instructed academy authorities to ensure the midshipmen have every opportunity to confer with counsel.
Marathon Texas June 8 Lee Burdette a Texas Ranger was shot and killed near Fakens while attempting to arrest three Mexicans. He wounded two of them seriously and one was being pursued by a posse. Burdette whose home was in Austin died in the pistol battle.
The Sisters in charge report a very successful year at St Patrick’s School with good attendance and a strong term. Students closed the fiscal year 1915 by attending mass and receiving the sacraments at St Patrick’s Catholic Church.
London dispatch reports Russian authorities mobilizing all industries for ammunition. A consultative board led by War Minister Soukhomilinoff coordinates production with three shifts and technical students. Movoe Vremya describes German shell bombardment at Radymno, highlighting vast shelling and disruption of Russian logistics.
B S Lin a road builder sues Mobile County in circuit court seeking 5608.79 for sewer and culvert work on Spring Hill avenue from Catherine street to Moffat road. Linch argues the county is responsible. the county says he had a provisional contract and would be paid from funds collected from property owners. Attorneys named include Tisdale Touart and William G. Owens.
BERNE Switzerland reports that Austrian government orders interrupted telephone links with Switzerland causing confusion. Swiss authorities say they do not understand the action and seek clarification from Vienna.
The Mallory Line steamer with passengers and cargo sailed toward New York while the Inca bound for Port Tampa loaded phosphates for Europe. The Coniscliffe arrived from Martinique for repairs before lumber loading at Turner Terminal Docks, and Munson Line adds several steamers through mid June. Packet and river boats monitor arrivals at the city wharf and quarantine for Henry Crosby.
Harry Green, a boy, was fined 10 dollars or twenty days for reckless riding after he struck a girl with no bicycle light. Recorder Hadington presided Tuesday morning. Ed Hdwards and Grace Menagececay Se faced docketing on two charges of violating a rat proofing ordinance and were warned that noncompliance will be prosecuted.
The coast guard cutter Onon arrived off Norfolk and towed a vessel after taking the seven crew members from the stricken ship Onondaga. The crew was safely removed and then transferred aboard.
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