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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

3

German Press Urges Peace With United States

Berlin reports note Vorwaerts Republia lauding German American understanding and urge calm as German officials face scrutiny in the Lusitania disaster probe. Articles question perjury, intimidation of port officials, and the handling of arrests including Hardenberg and Stahl, while asking if the investigations reveal a wider system.

Berlin Vorwaerts Republia Eugene Zim-merman Lokal Volkische Zeiten Wische Zeitung Heinz Harenberg Roan Aviation Corps Federal Grand Ry New York Tages Zeitung Imi Trgliche Rundschau Gustav Stahl

Darken Gray Hair With Q Ban For a New Luster

If your hair is gray or prematurely gray apply Q Ban Hair Color to hair and scalp a few times. It darkens hair evenly without sticking or dyeing and also helps with dandruff and itching. Guaranteed or no charge. Bottle 60 cents at Van Antwerp Drugs Ltd Mobile Alabama. Out of town folks by mail.

van Antwerp Drugs Ltd Mobile Ala

Summer rash washed away with soothing wash

An advertisement promises relief from summer skin troubles with a mild wash. It claims quick results in two seconds and offers a free trial via mail from a Chicago laboratory department.

Genero D. 3. Laboratories Chicago Dept

VESSELS IN PORT

A list of ships and ports in harbor including United Kingdom destined vessels and American and British flagged ships. Several entries reference dry docks and repair operations at Cuban and Cuban port facilities with mentions of Honduras and Mexico.

Thomas F. Pollard Gulf Dry Docks C. D. Pickles Doris Georgia Gilkey Municipal Perceler John D. Colwell Gulf Dry Henry Crosby Harbor Coniscliffe Iminal Trinidad Honduras Cuba Dictator Nor Ae Amsteldijk Karen Viator Or Fort Morgan Cratheus Bluefields Parchim Oy M. & G. Docks Rks United Kingdom Paoollina Ital Beese A Entae Hildegard Turnernal Docks Plattecola Fla Ethel Clarke Sieense Soneue

Lusitania sinking defended by Kreuse Zeitung article

The Kreuse Zeitung defends submarine warfare and the sinking of the Lusitania. It claims no international law forbids the actions and asserts the Lusitania was armed, adding that this is not refuted by the American investigation.

Vance England America Kreuse Zeitung

Vessels Mobile Bound Median to Mobile Liners Otter and Frednes Sailings

A list of sailing crafts and routes including Otter from Havana to Munson Line and Frednes from Havana to Munson Line. Natal from Port Pirie to San Marcos New York for Mallory Line. Pathfinder New York to Porto Rican Line. Springfield Genoa to J M Scott. Rosefield Cadiz to master Catherina. Zeta Cristobal to master.

Median Liverpool England Mobile Liners, Inc Otter Nor Havana Cuba Munson Line Frednes Natal Dan Port Pirie Australia San Marcos New York Mallory Line Pathfinder Springfield Genoa Italy J. M. Scott & Bros Rosefield Cadiz Spain Catherina United Kingdom Zeta Cristobal C. Z

Deserted Family Charge Leads to Selma Arrest

Warren D. Rowell of this city was sought on a vagrancy charge for abandoning his family. Deputy Sheriff Dan Petty returned him to Mobile and he was handed to Chief Crenshaw who arranged the Selma arrest. The complainant is his wife. Pommern Wins Derby at Newmarket. The piece notes a correspondence school avoiding college yells in curriculum.

Warren D. Rowell Mobile Dan Petty F. W. Crenshaw Selma Ala Rowell

Portuguese Cabinet Resigns Collective Offer Declined

In Lisbon on June 15 the council of ministers submitted a collective resignation but it was not accepted. The meeting was chaired by Theophile Braga, president of the republic, with the cabinet presenting the move at the ace.

Lisbon Paris Council of Ministers Ace Theophile Braga Republic

Court docket reports progress in Browne and related cases

In the Circuit and Law and Equity Courts the docket notes decisions and actions. John Mitchell vs J W Olensky was dismissed unless costs paid within twenty days. H C Lowenstein vs Frank Smee resulted in a jury verdict for plaintiffs for 139.15. Tuesday’s call lists J Rhodes vs Southern Railway Co and Tuesday actions in Maples vs Koster et al and Givens executrix vs Mobile Light and R R Co. Wednesday’s call includes Charlot Coeutat vs Hallett Mfg Co and Maples vs H C Koster et al.

Circuit Court Samul B. Browne John Mitchell J. W Olensky H. C. Lowenstein Frank Smee J. Rhodes Southern Railway Co Law and Equity Court Safford Berney Samuel J. Maples Wm. Koster Anna K. Givens Executrix Mobile Light & R. R. Co Charlott Coeutat Hallett Mfg. Co Samuel J

Gerhard Envoi to Berlin Heads East

Meyer Gerhard, attache of the German colonial office, aboard the United States from New York to Berlin. Sent by Count Bernstorff to brief German authorities on American political sentiment following the Lusitania incident. He has been in the U S representing the German Red Cross. From Christiansand he will proceed to Copenhagen and then Berlin.

Christiansand United States New York Meyer Gerhard Berlin Johann von Bernstorff Washington Gerhard German Red Cross Count Bernstorff Lusitania Copenhagen

Chancery Court Actions and Decrees Listed in Docket

The docket lists chancellor Hon. Thomas H. Smith presiding with cases including E. E. Posey trustee vs Alabama Port Land Co called for Tuesday before noon. Other items show motions, set asides, testimonies, decree pro confesso, and merits dates in June June 16 22 25 for various suits including May spouses and executors.

Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith

British Naval Losses to Date Reported

London June 15 announced total British navy casualties from the war to May 31 amount to thirteen thousand five hundred and forty seven officers and men including marines and naval division personnel. Of the total 8 245 were killed or missing.

London

Trawler Argyll Sunk Without Warning by German Submarine

London reports the British trawler Argyll torpedoed and sunk today by a German submarine. Eleven crew members faced the disaster, with only four saved, landed at Harwich after the craft went down in under two minutes.

London Argyll Harwich

Mobile Best Place in World Says Moore

J W Moore former manager of Pratt Consolidated Coal Company recently left Mobile to join Finance and Serve Company of New Orleans. He is in the city for a few days conducting business and was welcomed along the waterfront this morning.

Mobile J. W.oore Pratt Consolidated Coal Company Finance and Sere Company of New Orleans

City Commissioners Conclude Brief Meeting and Bills Paid

The City Commission held a ten minute session at noon with Mayor Pillans presiding and Commissioner Lyons present. Bills totaling 769.17 were approved for payment. The Boys' Detention Home reported 17 boys in care, one undergoing adenoids and tonsils surgery, one sent to the Alabama Industrial Home, and another to operate in twenty two months. Three steamships were listed as sailing Alamo J M Guffey and Dorothy. Suggsville notices report Miss Lillian Dahlberg’s death in Greensboro NC and other local mentions.

Pillans Lyons Alabama Industrial Home

DeGrange Dies Suddenly at Crichton Home

Henry S DeGrange Mobilian dies at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home 2 Chichester avenue Crichton Heart failure named as immediate cause He served 18 years in Mobile and Ohio Railroad office of the treasurer's department Born New Orleans September 3 1860 survived by wife Cecile Bozant New Orleans and four children Ruth Esther Joseph Henry II Father and relatives in New Orleans funeral at St Catherine of Siena Church pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named Interment in Catholic cemetery Also Weinacker Bros file suit in law and equity court against D R Lossing for 109 22 on a promissory note.

Henry de Grange Chichester Avenue Crichton Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company New Orleans Mobile Cecile Bozant Ruth Esther Joseph W. M. Brown Mobile and Ohio Catholic Cemetery

Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Mary Gimon Gimon

Mrs. Mary Gimon 57 native of Mobile died Monday after lingering illness. Wife of Dominick T. Gimon county license officer and mother of James C. Burfoot of New Orleans. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from brother-in-law A R Berbeze residence and 10 a.m. at St Joseph's Catholic Church.

Jd. Gimon Mary Mobile Amare James Cottingham Dominick T. Gimon James C. Burfoot New Orleans Gimon

Death of Mrs Mary E Prattlove in Mobile

Mrs Mary E Prattlove a Mobile native died suddenly Tuesday at 7 15 am at her home on South Franklin street after a brief heart trouble. She leaves son Joseph Prattlove daughter Mrs Lillian H Hanlon sister Miss Margaret Burke and other relatives. A devout Catholic she was well known among many friends.

Mary E. Prattlove Mobile Franklin Street Decasd Joseph Prattlove Lillian H. Hanlon Margaret Burke

Recorder court clears motorman and conductor after jitney crash

Peter Oliver and George Michael, motorman and conductor of the street car, were discharged on a reckless driving charge in the recorder's court. The Motile Light & Rail road Company agreed to pay damages to the jitney. Dewey Long's case was continued to July 1. Henry Williams bound over for grand larceny. Dan Creig discharged. Revenue cutter deserter captured by deputy Lee W. D. White arrested for desertion and to face court martial. reward offered. Some writers use fountain pens, a note ends the item.

Peter Oliver George Michael Robert Allen Dauphin and Royal Streets Motile Light & Railroad Company Dewey Long Lee Williams Long Williams Henry Williams Grand Dan Creig Dave Bennet Rn Revenue Cutter Lee W. D. White Monroe Park Jack Lee United States Revenue Winona White

President Says U.S. Open to New Commercial Treaty with Russia

President Wilson announced that Russia knows the United States is willing to enter a new commercial treaty under an arrangement aligned with the previous position but noted that no preliminary agreement exists.

Russia U. S Washington Wilson United States

Remains of a Negro Found Near Waynesboro

The body of Matt Harrin an elderly Black man who had been sent to the Wayne county farm for insanity was found by J W Smith manager of the county farms. The remains lay in a reed brake about two hundred yards from the farm and appeared to have decayed for seven weeks with flesh torn by animals. An inquest was held and the body buried at his home eleven miles from Waynesboro.

Waynesboro Miss Matt Harrin Wayne County J. W. Smith Harris

Inquest Prepared Into Deaths of Sheriff Hood and

Preparations began for an inquest into the deaths of Sheriff A D Hood and Jules Smith in Winnsboro after rioting yesterday. Clyde Isenhower remained hospitalized with injuries and others wounded were reported to be recovering. Authorities continued a manhunt for James Rawls and Jesse Murrindh as indictments were issued against four men including Isenhower. Militia stood by as citizens stayed tense but hopeful no further trouble.

Winnsboro A. D. Hood Jules Smith Clyde Isenhower James Rawls Jesse Murrindh Ieee Hower Smith Clyde Ernest Isenhower

National Open qualifying round opens in New Jersey

Play began in the qualifying round for the national open championship at Short Hills New Jersey. Weather conditions were threatening as golfers started their rounds.

Short Hills N. J

Visitors from many states register in Alabama hotels

A long list of visitors staying at hotels in Meridian and nearby towns includes travelers from Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Names include D. F. Mo and Mrs A Brill, along with various residents and officials visiting for several weeks.

First Big Debate in State Constitutional Convention at Albany

Albany June 15. The New York state constitutional convention began its first big floor debate. The legislative selection committee report opposed any change to the present form or method of the legislature.

Albany N. Y Pyons New York State Constitutional Convention Legislative Selection Committee

Saloonist Files Bankruptcy Petition in Toulmin District

HL ce saloonist of Mobile filed a bankruptcy petition in the Toulmin district. He lists liabilities at 4306 dollars with secured claims of 789 dollars. Charles Lacey of 511 Canal was arrested Tuesday by Mobile police for reckless driving after allegedly colliding with Fragier eos, no serious damages reported.

United States Toulmin HL. ‘Ce Mobile Charles Lacey Canal Moby Lacey Fragier Eos

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