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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
3
Rome reports the Italian transport Principe Umberto sunk in the lower Adriatic after torpedo strike by two Austrian submarines. Two accompanying troop transports and war material ships were attacked while escorted by destroyers. Although aid arrived, about half the troops aboard are believed lost. exact figures unavailable.
Violent artillery exchanges occurred near Avecourt Thiaumont and the Chapitre and Fumin woods on the Verdun front. No infantry assaults were reported.
Petrograd dispatch reports Russian forces occupy the triangular fortified area of Kolki Lutsk and Olyka, a move described as a decisive victory with major strategic significance. The triangle links key Austrian lines and connects Poliessie, highlighting its military importance.
Volhynia and Poland and the roads to Galicia and Bukowina. The Russians fought their way to Lutsk in three days, twenty five miles through forests and marshlands and over battered defenses. Russian thrust faces no response and military writers say the Austro German line is exposed. Colonel Shumsky says the Austrians and Germans are cut, leaving them defenseless to further attacks.
Officers' School at the Armory discussed the Guards role in the Monroe Park parade and the follow up camp on July 4. New Orleans’ A C Van Horn praised the date, outlined formation ideas, and 15 000 souvenirs will be sold for 5 cents to aid the parade fund. An electric sign on Dauphin and Royal will promote the event.
Three men arraigned in the recorder’s court on prohibition violations. Two were found guilty and fined 50 dollars each, both appealing to the city court. Rudolph Williams pled guilty and was fined 50 dollars. James Torrance pled not guilty but was fined 50 dollars and appealed with bond set at 200.
The unlawful assembly cases on the inferior criminal court docket were called Saturday and continued to June 29. Defendants include J. Burden W. M. Burroughs C. G. McCandress J. W. Mann two cases Harry Williams J. W. Tally Frank Barry W. H. Spicer W. H. Blalack and H. Rayford. Other docket items include Eli Collins public drunkenness Willie Smith assault and battery Abraham Joseph stealing a pair of shoes.
Postmaster J Blocker Thornton was notified by the postmaster general that he could occupy the new post office building at the northwest corner of St Michael and St Joseph streets between August 1 and 15.
John W. Miller died Saturday morning June 10 1916 in his seventieth year Friends are asked to attend his funeral tomorrow at 5 00 PM from First Baptist Church with interment in Magnolia Cemetery
A Pensacola case before Recorder Edington centered on 853 beer cases seized from the Pensacola St Andrews and Gulf Steamship Company warehouse. The state accuses illegal storage and fictitious consignee addresses while the defense argues the ship line as common carrier may store for shipment. Briefs to be filed with a decision expected Tuesday.
Roosevelt hints at Lodge as compromise candidate during Progressive and Republican talks as he stays at Sagamore Hill. He may accept the nomination though silent on the outcome. Fairbanks declines vice presidential nomination, asking withdrawal if offered.
Advertisement promises home cure for piles with a new absorption treatment. Claims immediate relief and speedy cures and offers free trial samples upon sending address and payment to M Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, nd.
Attorneys argued the libel case against the barkentine Skoda brought by New York Quebrache Extract Company. Judge Harry T Toulmin reserved decision. Owners Whitney Bodden seek bond reduction and deny cargo breach claiming hurricane damage. The libel seeks 50000 dollars for breach of charter while the vessel awaited release.
A U S citizen recounts being jailed in Scotland on spy charges. He says he provided a report to an American ambassador in London, who offered to intervene. The case centered on testimony from a Gypsum Empress steward and the lack of German ties. The American vice consul demanded release, and he was freed on March 6.
A summer program in Bienville Square with concerts every Tuesday and Friday draws large crowds. Volunteers, mostly young women, sell souvenirs donated by Mobile merchants to fund the series, as the initial funds fall short. Mayor Pat J Lyons announces two weekly events and a new children’s dancing platform, with extensive lighting and a crowded, festive square.
The speaker describes obtaining passage on the Philadelphia from the American consul to reach New York. He says a lawyer has filed the case with the state department in Washington and he is suing Britain for $50,000 for being locked up without cause, losing all his belongings and instruments.
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