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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

2

James S. Sherman era praised by Democratic senator in Kentucky remarks

Senator James of Kentucky lauds Wilson era achievements including the Underwood-Simmons tariff, the Federal Reserve Act, and anti monopoly banking reforms. He argues Democrats enacted remedial legislation, crediting tariff and monetary policies with stability and prosperity while defending foreign policy and patriotism.

Louie Sean Tan de M Kentucky James Wilson Triaf Jamies Senate Bradton Europe America

John Craft Wins In Oyster Suit In Alabama Supreme Court

The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed Mobile & Oyster Company versus John Craft in a dispute over 31 200 owed by the Mobile Fish and Oyster Company for lease of oyster bottoms. Notes paid the debt, then transferred to Craft as president of the now abolished Oyster Commission. Attorneys for both sides argued authority to transfer.

Montgomery Ala Supreme Court Mobile & Oyster Company John Craft Law and Equity Court Alabama Oysterommission Obile Fish and Oyster Company Motes Craft F. J. Inge Fish Coin Y Oyster Commission Fish Company Ervin & McAleer

Wilson and Preparedness Spark Bitter Political Clash

The speech lauds Woodrow Wilson as the era’s master reformer and defends the administration’s preparedness program. It contrasts Democratic achievements with Republican critiques and rails at opposition for blocking bills on rural credits and shipping while praising Wilson’s Mexican policy and leadership. The speaker elevates Wilson to a pedestal alongside Washington and Lincoln, noting strong praise yet enduring public scrutiny.

Republican Party Col. Roosevelt Taft James House Senate United States Congress

Yoskyl Yacht Repaired at Ollinger Bruce Dry Docks

The British yacht Yoskyl, owned by Pearson oil interests in Mexico, is hauled out at the Ollinger Bruce dry docks for repairs and refitting. The fast craft ferries Pearson Oil Company officers and workers from Mexico during trouble and has been used at Mexican harbors to evacuate foreign employees amid revolts.

Yoskyl Pearson Oil Interests Mexico Ollinger-Bruce Dry Docks Pearson Oil Company

James A. Carney Begins Summer Schedule Runs

The bay steamer James A. Carney made her first run to Mastern shore on a new summer schedule yesterday afternoon. She has been thoroughly overhauled. The Carney and another landing near there were noted in the excursion.

James A. Carney Mastern Carney

City of Laes Brings Cargo to Tampico Steamer

The Norwegian steamship City of Laes, a Munson liner, arrived in Tampico from Orléans and began loading a large general merchandise cargo.

City OF Tampico Laes En Orléans Munson

Elizabeth Doyle Schooner Undergoing Overhaul at Gulf Docks

The American schooner Elizabeth T. Doyle has arrived from Africa for repairs and is hauled out on Gulf dry docks for a general overhaul. She has not been chartered.

Doyle Widd Overhaud Elizabeth T. Doyle Africa Gulf Dry Docks

Nepos Arrives from Progreso with Sisal Cargo

The Norwegian steamship Nepos arrived yesterday afternoon from Progreso Mexico carrying seven thousand bales of sisal for James Gibboney and Company. She has entered and cleared.

NEPOS SISAD Progreso Mexico James Gibboney & Co

Helen Henderson Tug Raised for Repairs After Storm

Announcement says the vessel Helen Henderson, wrecked in the last Galveston storm, has been raised and will be towed here for repairs. Officials confirm the recovery and imminent repairs as part of the harbor salvage operations.

Helen Henderson Galveston

New Munson Liner Munplace Arrives in Mobile Bay

The Munson liner Munplace has reached an upper Mobile and Ohio dock from New Orleans and is loading a cargo bound for Cuba.

Sewing Circle Hosts Tea at Culvert Street Home

The Wednesday Afternoon Sewing Circle gathered at Mrs. G. L Lambeth’s Culvert street home. After sewing, refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Nettie Halliwell and several named guests from local families and Shreveport, Louisiana.

G. L Lambeth Culvert Street Nettie Halliwell Thomas B. Allman Stephen J. McCarty William A. Cato Newton B. Jackson Shreveport Nettie Peterson Georgia Newell Laila Peterson Elizabeth Woolley

Belle Welch Hosts Social Ball Planned at Odd Fellows Hall

The Loyal Social Club will entertain members and friends at an Odd Fellows hall ball on Wednesday night June 21. Walter Street and William T. Finnegan are arranging committee members and plans.

Belle Welch George L. Lambeth Odd Fellows Hall Walter Street William T. Finnegan W. J. McQuillen George Chambers Grand Jury Whistler Marguerite Woten Mobile Elizabeth George Fourth Street Ruth Little Avig Cato Joel Manuel Whatley Street Frank Pryor Birmingham Ala Agnes Bessie Liversage Janie Smith Gladys Kelly Celine Mabel Paterson Ella May —-Gosson Claudine James Hettie Carrie Snyder Bessie Lee Spicer Auban Pryor Richard Swann Henry Reimer Francis Kanes Claude Reynaulds Dennnis Hinchey Richard Pryor Milton Federated Crafts of the Whistler Shop Odd Fellows George Lyle

Deaths and Funerals: Captain W H Gray and Viola Deakle Davis

Captain William H. Gray river pilot died in Le Roy Alabama after a long river career including steamer American service. Burial planned in Le Roy. Viola Deakle Davis died at Providence Infirmary aged 37 in Crenshaw County. survived by her husband Colonel J M Davis and five children. burial to be at St Elmo.

William H. Gray le Roy Ala Critain Gray Hard Cash Mary Blees Mobile Montgomery Violla Deakle Davis Viola Deakle Davis J. M. Davis Providence Infirmary St. Elmo Tiata Crenshaw Undertaking Company St.Elmo

Cure for Tetter Promises Free Skin Book and Samples

Mrs J R Farrow of Bristol Tennessee testifies that Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her tetter after two months of use. The ad offers free samples by mail and a 32 page Skin Book upon request. Post-card address: Cuticura Dept T. Beseton.

J. R. Farrow Windsor Ave Bristol, Tenn Cuticura Dept. T. Beseton

Weather forecast for Alabama Mississippi thunder showers

The forecast indicates thundershowers in Alabama and Mississippi today through Friday. Bright intervals may appear, with unsettled conditions expected across the region.

Tri-State committee picks for Democratic convention

St Louis June 15 Democrats announce resolutions committee members for the national convention. Alabama is represented by Frank S. White Florida by John C Hooper Jr Mississippi by John Sharp Williams. The national committee names Edward D Smith Alabama T G Crawford Florida and John M McBeath Mississippi. A campaign button design features President Wilson with the slogan America First.

ST. Louis Alabama Frank S. White Florida John C. Hooper, Jr Mississippi John Sharp Williams New Democratic National Committee Edward D. Smith T. G. Crawford John M. McBeath Mt. Nation Teeman McLean North Carolina Wilson America First

Baltic Naval Engagement Report Near Hevringe

A Baltic naval clash near Hevringe between midnight and 1 am involved six German armed trawlers seen heading north. About 200 shots were fired over 45 minutes. A German trawler with five wounded men arrived in Nykoping this morning. authorities provided no details.

London Nykoping Sweden Baltic Hevringe

George Haven Putnam Visits Hughes on Americanism Message

George Haven Putnam, a New York Democrat who helped Wilson’s 1912 campaign, called on Charles E. Hughes today following Hughes’s invitation. Putnam said he told the nominee that Americanism was the campaign’s paramount issue.

New York George Haven Putnam Woodrow Wilson Baltimore Charles E. Hughes Hughes

Army Engineers Leave Chattanooga for Border Service

A special train carried Company A Fourth Battalion U S Army Engineers from Chattanooga over the Alabama Great Southern to Fort Sam Houston Texas for Mexican border duty. It includes 116 men under Captain P H Emerson and two carloads each of horses, Fps, and wagons. Several soldiers were assigned to the Military Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe.

Chattanooga Tenn United States Army Engineers Alabama Great Southern Fort Sam Houston Tex P. H. Emerson Temapeeneti Fort Ogiethorpe

House Votes 92 to 62 to Honor Flag Day

Washington June 15 The House approved a motion to adjourn as a mark of respect to the flag. Republican Leader Mann proposed the adjournment noting loyalty to the flag amid the capitol proceedings.

HOUSE Washington Capitol Mann

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