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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

8

Russians Push 120000 Men Aimed At Czernowitz Front

London dispatch reports the Russian advance reaching Horodenka and Zale Szczky after crossing the Dniester. Czernowitz is their objective and they hold the left bank near Njatyn twenty miles northwest of Bukovina. Some progress and heavy fighting persist across the front with thousands of prisoners and many guns captured on the Russian drive.

London Czernowitz Dniester Horodenka Zale Szczky Ni Jatyn Bukowina T River Russia Kcia Barano- Vichi Berlin Verdun Zillebeke Igium Geristet

Senator Uses Knife in Baton Rouge Altercation

State Senator H F Fields of Union was arrested on a charge of stabbing and wounding with intent to kill after an afternoon clash with David Ewing, a New Orleans correspondent. Both men refused serious injury as Fields posted bond and was released.

Baton Rouge H. F. Fields Union David Ewing New Orleans Fields Ewing Se Ewing Senate

Alabama Power seeks to take over three electric plants

Montgomery Ala June 15 If the Alabama Public Service Commission grants consent the Alabama Power Company would take over electric lighting plants at Gurley Jasper and Lineville Applications for transfer fees have been filed and will be heard at the August session Thirty days notice must be given before case can be considered Gurley is in Madison county Lineville is in Walker county and Jasper in walked count?

Montgomery Ala Alabama Public Service Commission Alabamma Power Company Gurley, Jasper Lineville Ica Commission Gurley Madison Countie Walker and

Condemned Slayer Seeks Pardon From Governor

Levi Oldacre, a Morgan County man condemned for the Decatur murder of Louis Brown, applied to Governor Henderson for commutation to life imprisonment after the Supreme Court affirmed the sentence. The state board of pardons denied the request today, leaving the hanging set for June 30 unless the governor acts.

Montgomery Ala Levi Oldacre Morgan County Louis Brown Decatur Henderson Oldacre Supreme Court State Board of Pardons

Miss Braun at Pensacola Party Highlights Ward-Belmont Visitors

Miss Margaret Anderson and Miss Marion Anderson hosted a Monday program for the Monday afternoon Club at their parents’ home in Pensacola. Guests included Katharine Braun of Mobile Annie Brent and Gladys Bell home from Ward Belmon t College for the summer vacation.

Margaret and Marion Anderson Lars Anderson Katherine Braun Mobile Annie Brent Gladys Bell Ward-Belmont College Pensacoat News

Hughes Advisers Prepare For Battle Over N R C Chair

Charles E Hughes and W Murray Crane lead a conference with seven sub committee members to pick a national committee chair and campaign manager. George W Wickersham plans active involvement as adviser while Hughes keeps informal talks with party leaders.

New York Charles K. Hilles Republican National Committee Charles E. Hughes W. Murray Crane Massachusetts Crane Hughes George W. Wickersham Taft Wickersham

Iron-Nuxated Iron Claims Twice Strength for Fifty Year Old

An advertisement touts iron therapy as restoring vigor, energy, and health for a 50 year old. It asserts rapid benefits in 10 to 14 days, promotes nuxated iron as easily absorbed, and offers a $100,000 charity pledge if strength does not double in four weeks for those under 60 with no organic trouble.

New York N. Y E. Sauer M. D Ven Drug Co

Plea by Girl Wins Parole for Father

Agnes Cokeley, 11, pleaded with Governor Henderson for her father Sige Coheley. The governor granted parole from a three year grand larceny sentence after the board of pardons voted unanimously, noting motive in the testimony and Coheley’s prior faithful service at Aldrich.

Montgomery Ala Henderson Agnes Cokeley Cleburne County Agnes Sige Coheley Coheley Aldrich

Campaign manager selection contested after denial at HQ

A close ad tied to candidate Hughes5 faced rejection at headquarters leaving the choice of campaign manager unsettled. The dispute arose amid efforts to control messaging and strategize for upcoming events.

Roosevelt Undergoes X Ray as Chest Muscles Suspected

Theodore Roosevelt is examined after a horse accident raised concerns of a broken rib muscle. An X ray shows no serious heart issue. Roosevelt remains in his hotel room, meeting with Robins Ickes and California Governor Johnson, while a Progressive clash over loyalty surfaces.

New York Theodore Roosevelt E. W. Caldwell Caldwell Roosevelt Raymond Robins Progressive National Convention Harold L. Ickes Illinois Hiram Johnson California Lucien Bonheur Colonel Roosevelt Progressive Party

Catholic ruling on dancing issued in United States

New York June 14 The papal consistory ban on dancing will be interpreted by American priests to prohibit dances at church fund raising entertainments under priest supervision. It does not bar individual Catholics from private dances or prevent religious or semi religious groups from holding dances.

New York

Advice to Lovers: Second Chances and Proper Etiquette

The column counsels two readers on dating deci sions. A sister’s fickle past cues caution, while a minister's son invites a dine and theatre outing. the advisor urges listening to him but warns against sentiment, recommending a cautious approach and clear home standards.

Lexington Defense Parade Draws 10000+ In Lexington

In Lexington Kentucky on June 14 a preparedness parade drew more than 10,000 participants. Acting Governor Combs and his staff led the procession and reviewed the parade. Breckenridge, former Assistant Secretary of War, gave the closing address.

Lexington Combs Breckenridge

Henderson to Attend Governors Conference in Salt Lake City

Montgomery Ala June 15 Governor Henderson will depart about June 25 for Salt Lake City to attend the annual governors conference and be absent from the state for about fifteen days. He could not attend last year due to circumstances.

Montgomery Ala Henderson Salt Lake City

Personal Notices of Montgomery Social Guests and Travels

Miss Lucile Warley, guest of Mrs. Charles H. Allen, returns home. Rev. H. W. DuBose spoke at Jackson training school. Mrs. Charles Spotswood and son Jack visit Mrs. John Shields at Hotel Albert. Mrs. J. N. Lynch Nellie Bride and Nellie McQuillan travel to Houston to visit Mrs. G. Mitchel. Mr. and Mrs. Nat Kiser arrive in Pensacola aboard yacht Miumana. Cedric Nielen improving after operation at Southern Infirmary.

Lucile Warley Charles H. Allen Montgomery Charles Spotswood Jack John Shields Hotel Albert J. N. Lynch Nellie Bride Nellie McQuillan Houston Texas G. Mitchel Nat Kiser Pensacola Miumana Cedric Nielen Southern Infirmary

Session of Legislature and Committee Meetings Overview

A historical note outlines the session of the legislature and the meeting of legislative committees during the year. It highlights the official activities, scheduling, and governance processes within the body, reflecting procedural movements and key dates.

Social Calendar Marks Elegant Events in town

Lawn Party hosted by Emma Jones Branch at Christ Church Auxiliary residence of Mrs Stewart on 60 S Ann St. Dinner Dance at Mobile Yacht Club 8 30 p m. Informal Musical Evening hosted by Mrs Douglas Campbell 8 p m. 5 S 8 C meeting with Miss Amelia Gonzales 8 p m. Sigma Delta Phi Sorority picnic for Miss May Hughes and Miss Jennie Montgomery Monroe Park 11 a m. Neighborhood Sewing Circle with Mrs Fred Spaulding 3 p m. Rhea of Dallas Texas at Seacliff Friday. House party for Miss Willie Neville guests of the Earnests and clothes on sidewalk at Eslava and Water Streets Wednesday morning. Pedestrian grips being held at police station for identification.

Emma Jones Christ Church Auxtiliaryy Stewart Ann St Mobile Yacht Club Douglas Campbell Rhea Dallas Texas Seacliff Willie Neville Earnest Clothes Eslava Water Streets

Lloyd George Considered for War Secretary Post

London June 14 It is understood the secretaryship of war vacant by the death of Field Marshal Earl Kitchener has been offered to David Lloyd George.

London Field Marshal Earl Kitchener David Lloyd George

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