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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
4
In memory of a 1812 and Civil War scene the Pelican state capital highlights the flag carried by Louisiana troops. Descendants recall the moment as defense against British attack and mark the event in a ceremonial memory.
A case in Panama ends with Castro convicted for assault on a United States Army servant. He was arrested by Panama police and later brought before authorities. The court fined him and sentenced him to imprisonment.
Bulletin notes the King Constantine’s condition with temperature 98.8 and 102 reading, respiration 17, mentioning abundant matter flow and ongoing inflammation with rising albumen. Copper discoveries are reported from Elinavetpol, Russia.
A New York meeting of American importers planned a personal appeal to President Pine for immediate relief from shipping restrictions. The group urged swift government action to unblock vessels and ease trade disruption.
Charles Becker seeks re argument of his murder case ruling as the July execution date nears. The defense filed a brief in Albany asking the court to reconsider the death sentence for Herman Rosenthal's gambler killing.
Mrs Walter Bevill and two Mrs James Cadzow and Miss Sail of Mobile visited Mrs Howard Richardson in Prichard. Hand Society to meet with Trennie Lott in Mobile. Mrs San Ross guests her daughter in law Mrs Rufus Ross of Tromery. Baptist Sunday school picnic at Monroe Park drew a large crowd. Moonlight ride by Ladies Aid Society was a success. Friends of Mrs Walter Cochran await news from her bedside after surgery. Mrs John Raniger and daughter Mrs Myera from Whistler visited Mrs Thomas Wilkins.
Sam Lanford is held as a material witness to the Will Simmons murder on Club House Road last Saturday night. Authorities say Lanford was about to leave the county when the sheriff arrested him to prevent flight.
The First Infantry Band led by Prof A J Buffich and manager P R Berger will perform an outdoor concert in Bienville Square tonight at 7 30 The program features marching tunes rag and waltz selections including Where Is My Boy Tonight and Star Spangled Banner The committee cites a $250 shortfall due to budgeting and appeals for public contributions.
Local notes from Creek Alabama recount Oleg Stein Bon Seaerian heading to Vinegar Bend Sunday night after a short stay. Farmers report cucumbers entering markets as recent rains boost crops. G Petcher of Vinegar Bend made a Mobile trip. residents Theodore and R F D notes mention visitors and moves.
A social worker hopeful visits a tenement for information about a man, asking a boy for directions to the likely home. The scene follows a child’s caution in guiding the visitor up several flights, revealing a sense of uncertainty and local life.
Lyons Park in Mobile debuts as a free open air resort with a 3 PM Saturday opening. Commissioner Pat J. Lyons will raise a 100 foot American flag as Drago's band plays and Mobile and Ohio League teams contest a double header. The pool showers sang court and other amusements will be available to the public.
A recital for the benefit of the Ahavas Chesed Synagogue at Warren and Cent streets will be given Friday night at 7 30 o clock by Mr I M Lubel a prominent cantor of New York City now visiting Mobile en route to Los Angeles Cal The recital will be repeated on Saturday morning at 10 o clock.
The Mobile Federation of Protestant Churches met and set the annual picnic for Point Clear on Thursday June 17. Bay Steamship Company boats depart at 9 30 a m from the city. Sunday night open air sermons begin June 27 in Bienville Square.
The article discusses lime salts as essential minerals for the body and links decalcified conditions to tuberculosis spread. It cites Dr J W Carhart of San Antonio and Eckman’s Alterative as claimed remedies, noting alleged success against pulmovary tuberculous conditions and urging readers to consult Branswell’s Drug Store.
President M. J. McDermott of the Bank of Mobile N. B. A. reported that a customer presented two $100 United States four per cent bonds issued July 1 1877 with ninety seven coupons unused. No interest had been collected for over thirty two years and the bonds matured over ten years ago. If deposited in a savings bank the owner would have earned more than 400 percent interest.
Regular weekly meeting scheduled for Monday night at 7 30 in the Bat tle House with the speaker to be named. The board of directors of the chamber will also meet at 7 30 in the chamber rooms.
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