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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
2
A Republican subcommittee adopts a plank criticizing Wilson administration policy toward Mexico and pledging strong protection for Americans near borders. The debate centers on Fall of New Mexico and Borah plank amid labor, national defense, and Americanism questions.
WAUKEGAN Illinois jury selection for the murder trial of Will H Orpet in the death of his sweetheart Marian Lambert was completed on Wednesday. The case advances to courtroom deliberations as prosecutors seek a verdict on the manslaughter charge.
The platform pledges military and industrial preparedness, expansion of army and navy, universal military training, and a protective tariff to fuel national prosperity. It calls for a tariff commission, a merchant marine under government control in emergencies, and national transportation regulation. It reaffirms the Monroe Doctrine and supports immigration literacy tests, child labor and women hours laws, with social justice planks omitted.
Forecast issued from Washington states Alabama and Mississippi will see generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. The brief outlook notes clear or lightly cloudy skies with mild temperatures and no major weather events anticipated.
Berlin reports official tally of German high seas fleet losses from the battle off Jutland to date. One battle cruiser, one ship of the line, four small cruisers and five torpedo boats are confirmed lost. The Lut Zow and Rostock losses are now disclosed alongside the Fommern.
The British admiralty issued its first statement claiming the destruction of the Lutzow and the sinking of a German light cruiser. It alleged two German battleships sunk, six destroyers lost, and a submarine rammed, while confirming only the Rostock at 4,900 tons with 373 crew and armament of twelve 4 inch guns and torpedo tubes. The Lutzow weighed 26,000 tons.
At a Council of Commerce in London on June 8 A J Balfour first lord of the admiralty lauded Earl Kitchener calling him the embodiment of the militant empire to Great Britain's allies. He credited Kitchener with forging a vast military machine ready to contribute to the allied war effort.
In Tampa on June 8 the Democratic primary returns show Governor Park Trammell ahead of incumbent Nathan P. Bryan for the U S Senate. Sydney J. Catts leads W M Knott in the governor race but second choice votes may decide. Sparman trails Crane in the First district by about 2,000 after twenty-two years in Congress. Smithwick leads Kehoe in the Third district, Sears narrowly trails Lake in the Fourth. State officers nominated include Treasurer J C Luning, Secretary of State H Clay Crawford, and Supreme Court Justice Jefferson Browne. Ship and railroad commissions remain undecided amid close races.
Confirmation services held Wednesday at the Government Street temple for five girls Janice J. Cashman Cecile Goldstein Eva C. Gup Edith G. Metzger Grace Z Zelnicker and one boy Harold M Gup. Rabbi Alfred G. Moses prepared the ritual. A supplemented choir performed with Organist and Professor directing.
A burst of arrivals and business focus fills Mobile with land promoters from Chicago, packing the Battle House and St Andrew Hotel. Notables include P J McDonough and H C Bartling eyeing heavy fall deals, while visitors like J B Hebron of Armour and Edward Hauss of Century check in. Local executives and traveling buyers mingle with demonstrations staff and rail associates.
London reports hint that a government offer has been made to Field Marshal Viscount French for the post of secretary of war. The dispatch notes a long conference with Prime Minister Asquith and references scattered commentary in the morning papers.
The Republican credentials committee elected Senator Smoot as chairman over W. Y. Morgan of Kansas and named Charles H. Innes secretary in Chicago on June 8. Protests were filed by six states and the District of Columbia. The committee seated Long faction delegates at large and reversed the national committee to place Charles Allison over Saunders for Alabama's ninth district amid questions on convention legality.
The Volunteer Life Saving Corps of the American Red Cross Society will hold life saving tests for membership tonight to 7 o'clock in the Y M C A pool. All members are requested to be present. Several applications for membership in the corps have been made.
An advertisement touts Hagan's Magnolia Balm as a quick beauty aid for women. It promises freshening effects and tan removal, plus sunburn relief. Priced 75 cents at druggists or by mail from Lyon Manufacturing Co in Brooklyn with a free sample offer.
Bob Cunningham wanted at Brewton Alabama on prohibition law violation and bond jumping was captured in Mobile Alabama on Thursday. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Escambia County Sheriff Kelly in Mobile and confined in the county jail.
Brewton defeated Auburn 1 to 0 in a closely contested game here yesterday. McBride pitched superbly for Brewton allowing only a single scratch hit and providing the key run support in a tense matchup.
The Commercial Cable Company reported interruptions on its direct line to Fu Chow China and Formosa. Messages in plain language may be sent via Hong Kong with possible delay and censorship risks.
Herbert Hadley former Missouri governor and delegate-at-large to the Republican national convention will not attend this year's meeting. Physicians advised him today that his illness prevents the trip.
Troop I of the Fourteenth Cavalry left Laredo Texas today for Rio Grande outposts near Zapata to scout for Mexican bandits said to be planning a raid into American territory. It is reported that Luis De La Rosa is met with the supposed raiders.
The Y M C A board of directors will hold a meeting Tuesday night June 13 at 6:30. It was postponed from last Tuesday due to several members being away from the city and others having prior engagements.
A reader reports severe dry skin and pimples covered the body with itching and scaling. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, relief came after the first application. She used two boxes and notes the offer of a free sample by mail with a 32 page Skin Book.
Chicago June 8 A proposed plank in the Republican platform declaring for woman suffrage was rejected by the sub committee on resolutions by 5 to 4. The full committee will consider the measure today. Voters in favor were Senators Borah Sutherland Fall and Rep Madden of Illinois. Those against included Senators Wadsworth Lodge Clark Howland and Senator Oliver.
June 8 report from Chihuahua says an anti-American riot sparked by protests against continued American troop presence was suppressed by the military after demonstrators targeted the American consulate and pelted the Foreign Club, deemed an American institution.
The residence of Andrew Strauss on Tuttle Avenue reported a theft of groceries valued at ten dollars after midnight Wednesday. Police headquarters received the report.
Suffrage activities in Chicago today include a public reception for the National American Woman Suffrage Association at a new municipal pier hosted by the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association. The day features formal meetings, committee sessions, and a staged parade yesterday drew over 56,000 suffragists in rain and wind to the Coliseum to present resolutions asking the Republican convention to recognize the suffrage cause.
An advertisement touts the Kosine Treatment as a safe remedy for epilepsy, claiming fifteen years of success and offering a large bottle for $1.50. It promises a full refund if not satisfied and provides a free booklet on request, located at 200 Dauphin Street.
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