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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

2

New Peace Move for Mexico Rumor Spreads

June 21 report from El Paso says Victoriano Huerta remains in New York with no plan to leave. his son notes the former president will stay. A Galveston dispatch cites no confirmed break between Obregon and Calles allies. Washington chatter mentions a possible peace move involving General Angeles and crossborder contacts.

York Victoriano Mexico Engo Forest Hills Muerta el Paso New York Galveston General Obregon Shington Felipe Angeles Ville Cpae Pete Thesborder United Washington

Vitalitas touted by Nashville health testimonial

W A Saunders of 608 12th Ave South Nashville testifies that Vitalitas cured his indigestion and liver problems and that he would buy 100 bottles if given the chance. The ad claims Vitalitas relieves nervous strain rheumatism and debility and urges readers to purchase at Sutton's Drug Store.

W. A. Saunders Ween Magne Decatur Ala Vitalitas Mr. Saunders 12Th Ave Nashville Sutton

Carranza Cabinet Resignations Deepen Mexican Crisis

Distressing conditions in Mexico prompt Red Cross relief as 20000 civilians near starvation in Pachuca. Admiral Howard awaits orders before landing as Colorado arrives at Guaymas to protect Americans. Vera Cruz confirms cabinet resignations widening rift between Carranza and Obregon. American held on counterfeiting charges released.

Colorado Admiral Howard Guaymas Yaqui Washington Red Cross Pachuta Shanklin Vera Cruz Pachuca Guadalajara Carranza Silliman Obregon William B. Cox Chihuahua

Governor Spares Frank in Georgia Clemency Ruling

The governor details why Frank will not be hanged for the Mary Phagan murder, stating the case involved possible mob influence and venue issues. He notes Frank was last seen with Phagan and cites timing, flight of the watchman, and related evidence as key factors.

Mary Phagan National Frank Governors Georgia Brown United States Supreme Court Newt Lee Lee Jim Conley Conley Emma Clark Corintha Hall

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy

To our many friends who have shown us kindness and helped with expressions of sympathy during our sorrow we express heartfelt appreciation. Louis E. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goodhue and Family.

Louis E. Turner Henry E Goodhue

Chicago residents walk as Carmen strikes in heavy rain

Caution over stormy weather as Carmen moves inland forcing pedestrians to tread in wet streets. Power lines downed by the storm disrupts traffic and delays transit across the city.

Milledgeville Transfer of Frank Sparks Clemency Showdown

The long Nar: Leo M Frank, condemned for Mary Phagan’s murder, was secretly moved from the Cobb County jail to the Milledgeville state prison farm under heavy guard. Governor Slaton planned to decide on clemency before noon, while crowds gathered and conflicting reports on commutation circulated.

Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Milledgeville Frank Slaton Associated Press Mangum Macon Griffin State Farm Dorsey Forsythe Walton City Hall Marietta State Prison Commission Prison Commission Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Cobb County Tae Mary Phagan

Vessel Dictator and Seafarers Named in November Lists

A compact notice lists vessels and persons associated with November entries including Diana named ships and seafarers such as Ethel Clarke and Hildegard in cross nations. The record cites Tyskland and Dan names with Dutch, Italian, and American connections among the crews and vessels.

VESSELS IN PORT. Ports and docks schedule

List of vessels and docks including Gulf Dry Docks Pier 1 6 3 and Ollinger Bruce Dry Docks with ships named such as Evadne Pleroma Dora Allison and Harbor listing Mexican Cuban and British ports and repairs and loading at final docks.

Spanish River United Kingdom Ollinger-Bruce Dry Docks Turner-Terminal Thomas F. Pollard Gulf John D. Colwell Henry Crosby Harbor Evadne Turner Pleroma Dora Allison Ee Een Yalton Mexican Bentley Chlos Claveavenas Gulf Dry Docks Albert D. Mills Turner-Terminal Docks Cuba Co W. Mills

Three Germans Sentenced for Plot to Help Zeppelin Officers Escape

A Copenhagen dispatch reports three German men sentenced to fourteen days in prison for plotting to aid interned Zeppelin officers in escape. One bail-out suspect returns to Germany under heavy bail, not expected to come back. Two arrested claimed American status, found untrue.

London Copenhagen Exchangeelegraph Company Germany Pergrmmans

Marine Movements Highlight Sunday Seas Near Mobile

The Danish steamship Tyskland arrived at Pier 3 Sunday and began discharging sisal hemp for Van Heynigen. Verona left in ballast for Puerto Cortez. The Tombigbee and Warrior river packet John Quill sailed from municipal docks with passengers and freight. Frednes brought pineapples from Havana and spoke the schooner James W. Paul. Sabine remained at quarantine after delay in Tampa.

Tyskland van Heynigen Pier 3 Verona Puerto Cortez Hon United Fruit Company Tropics John Quill Municipal Docks Quill Murray & Peppers Frednes Munson Steamship Line Havana Cuba James W. Paul Mobile Bar Paul Seeberg Steamship Line Mallory Line Sabine Tampa Fla

Vessels Mobile Bound STEAMSHIPS and SAILING CRAFT

Gulfport Mississippi reports Dr Daniel J Williams appointed county health officer by the state board of health to succeed Dr B S Hood of Bond. The appointment honors his fitness and was unsolicited. The sea trade listings note several steamship and sailing vessel movements between ports including Liverpool Havana New Orleans Genoa Cadiz Puerto Cortez and Port Arthur with multiple lines.

Springfield Genoa Italy J. M. Scott & Bros Rosefield Cadiz Spain Master Teresa Span Valencia Moragues Lumber Company D. J. Williams Gulfport Miss Daniel J. Williams State Board of Health B. S.hood Bond Williams

German People Urged to Economize Before Coercion

London June 21 A Times dispatch reports Professor Ball of the University of Berlin says Germany’s food shortage is about 12 percent and attempts to starve have failed. He warns excesses could waste resources and predicts possible government cuts in meat and beer if the war lasts another year. He urges voluntary economy across all classes.

London Berlin Ball University of Berlin Times Germany Ons

Inquiry into Oleo Frauds Continues Nationwide Investigation

Washington June 21 Secretary McAdoo announces ongoing inquiry into oleomargarine frauds covering thirteen years since the law began. Osborne reports widespread violations, $27 million in stamps and taxes due, $851,000 recovered, 42 violators convicted, 148000 in fines, and over 200 million pounds of colored oleomargarine produced and sold as uncolored product since 1902.

Washington McAdoo Treasury Osborne Internal Revenue Bureau United States

Seashore Divinity School Opens Tuesday for Large Attendance

The seventh session of the Seashore Divinity School will assemble at the Seashore Camp Grounds next Tuesday and close July 1. About 150 ministers from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama are expected to attend. Lectures and class work are described as of high order and broadly helpful to both ministers and laymen.

Biloxi Miss Seashore Divinity School Seashore Camp Grounds Divinity School Mississippi Louisiana Alabama

Court notices in chancery docket before noon

Hon Thomas H Smith chancellor. Cases set and actions noted include decree pro confesso in Davis vs Erwin, motion for reference in Lenoir vs Lenoir, testimony ordered in Mandeville cases, demurrers sustained in McDavid vs Bank of Bay Minette and Bay Minette vs Walker, seven cases filed or continued with June dates and ten day amendments, motions for claims granted in Young Men’s Hearts case.

Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith J. Bradford Davis Thomas Erwin Charles Lenoir Julia O. Lenoir Bessie Mandeville Allen G. Mandeville John A. McDavid Bank of Bay Minette A.E. Walker Nancy D. Saffold Will Saffold John Henry Cameron Maria Cameron William McDowell George A. Thomas Laura C. Smith James Smith Crosha Blue Eddie Lord Henry Jordan The Young Men's Hearts of Hearts

Germany Pays 45000 for Five Spaniards Shot in Liege

Madrid reports that Germany has paid $45,000 indemnity for the lives of five Spaniards shot by mistake at Liege last August. The Spanish government calls the incident closed. Also a note on social etiquette about women shaking hands.

Germany Madrid Paris Liege

Greek King Constantine Not Wounded or Poisoned Says Berlin Expert

Berlin specialist Dr. Friederich Kraus reports from Vossische Zeitung that King Constantine of Greece suffered a natural illness, not wounds or poisoning. He had influenza like symptoms evolving to pleurisy, with a chest incision rather than rib resection. heart displacement noted, recovery hoped with careful care and nursing.

Amsterdam London Friederich Kraus Berlin Greece Vossische Zeitung Constantine Kraus Eiselberg Vienna

Embezzlement Trails and Court Outcomes in Recorder's Court

Adolph Moore discharged by Judge Edington after returning a ring on arraignment. Jesse Hurdle, fugitive from Baldwin County embezzlement case, continued to Tuesday. Phoebe Smith Williams sentenced to 30 days hard labor for embezzling forty bottles of soda. Leslie Young discharged after embezzling a ring from George Matthews.

Adolph Moore Mittie Curray Edington Recorder’s Court Jesse Hurdle Baldwin County Phoebe Smith Illiams Asa Leyal Williams Loyal Leslie Young George Matthews Recorder

Burial of Mrs Frances E Dixon in Alabama cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Frances Elizabeth Dixon were held Sunday at 4 PM from 892 Dauphin Way with Rev O C McGehee of St Francis Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers A H Williams Emile Herpin R L Waddle H E Brewton A N Stokes and Phillip Brewton. Jack O Connor a 53 year old stationery engineer died after a lingering illness. He was a native of Ireland and survived by one daughter residing in Terryville South Dakota.

Frances E. Dixon Frances Elizabeth Dixon Dauphin Way O. C. McGehee St. Francis Street Methodist Church Magnolia Cemetery A. H. Williams Emile Herpin R. L. Waddle H. E. Brewton A. N. Stokes Phillip Brewton Jack O’connor Cedar Point Road Thomas’ Lane Ireland Terryville S. D

Sacred Concert by Negro Choir Delights Four Hundred

The Franklin Street Baptist Church colored choir gave a Sunday afternoon concert at 3 30 drawing about four hundred attendees, over a hundred of whom were white. Rev C L Fisher opened with remarks praising white support, the program featured old-time negro melodies led by Dr H Roger Williams and the pastor's wife, and the audience, including Rev J W Phillips as a visiting speaker, gave high praise for the performance.

Frankin Street Baptist Church C. L. Fisher H. Roger Williams J. W. Phillips First Baptist Church

Sweet Dreams mosquito remedy praised by long-time druggist

A veteran druggist with 35 years in business touts Sweet Dreams as the best 15c mosquito remedy. He sells over a thousand bottles each season and reports no complaints about its efficiency. The product is widely sold in large stores.

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