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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

3

Americans Hide in Mountains to Escape Mexicans

Five Americans, workers for the Alvarado Mining and Milling Co of Parral, take refuge in the mountains near Parral to avoid hostile native elements while attempting to reach El Paso. The group includes Hawkins Jr, Morris, Higley, Huick, and Collins. officials expect protection from Mexican allies.

EL Paso Texas Parral Chihuahua Alvarado Mining and Milling Company T. G. Hawkins, Jr A. W. Morris R. C. Hi

Mrs May letter endorses Lydia E Pinkham Compound

Mrs J May of Chicago reports relief from painful female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes improved walking, irritation, bearing down pains, backache, nervousness, and digestion and urges others to try the remedy. Readers are invited to contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.

Chicago Ill Lydia E.pinkham Mrs. J. May S. Lincoln St Lynn Mass

Costs Negro 25 For Use Boss Automobile

Tom King, a negro, was fined 25 dollars or twenty days in jail by Recorder Edington for taking Thomas P. Kelley’s automobile without consent and using it for several hours. Ed Maddox was arraigned for assaulting W. B. McKerall and fined 10 dollars or ten days in jail.

Tom King Edington King Thomas P. Kelley Ed Maddox W. B. McKerall Recorder’s Court

Shortage of Food and Rising Anti American Sentiment Plague Chihuahua Colony

Members of the colony in Chihuahua City recount food shortages and growing anti American sentiment. They describe strained supplies and mounting distrust toward U.S. presence amid tensions affecting daily life.

Chihuahua City

Mexico decree on foreign ownership rattles El Paso

El Paso residents with Mexican holdings react to a Mexico City decree by the de facto government requiring foreigners to renounce allegiance and register as Mexican citizens before real estate transfers. border tension rises as Pershing raid rumors persist and General Bell denies corroboration in late dispatches.

Carranza el Paso Pershing Namiquipa George Bell, Jr

Telegrapher’s Duty Clear: Operators Should Not Enlist

Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company, says telegraph operators should serve the nation in their specialized role rather than joining the regular army. He argues national needs require skilled communications workers to remain in their posts.

New York Clarence H. Mackay Postal Telegraph Cable Company

Star Fish and Oyster Company Dissolves by Mutual Consent

The Star Fish and Oyster Company filed a certificate of dissolution Tuesday afternoon in probate court. The dissolution is by mutual consent. Directors listed: S. Gonzales, N. R. Gonzales and Leopoldine Gonzales.

Star Fish and Oyster Company S. Gonzales N. R. Gonzales Leopoldine Gonzales

Deaths and Funerals Thomas F Shepard

Thomas F Shepard aged 55 died Wednesday morning at a local infirmary after ten days illness. Former Southern Railway agent and lumber business man he left a widow and two daughters Mrs J R Wallace of 19 Montauk Avenue and Mrs Joseph E Clinton of this city plus other relatives.

Thomas F. Shepard Dauphin Florida Streets Shepard Southern Railway

Daniel G Harrison Dies After Illness in Mobile

Daniel G Harrison a longtime Mobile contractor died at his home 357 Elmira street Wednesday at 2 55 PM after months of illness. Born in New Orleans 59 years ago he came to Mobile 35 years ago and lived here. Survived by his wife eight children and several relatives burial set for Magnolia Cemetery Thursday morning.

Daniel G. Harrison Elmira Street Mr. Harrison New Orleans Mobile H. N. Stevens L. E. Sheridan Adriana Iva Harrison T. F. Harrison D. G. Harrison E. F. Slater Jackson Miss B. C. Robinson Birmingham Ala Mary Ann Harrison Thomas Harrison Magnolia Cemetery

Death of Henry H. Ward Aged 51 in Walnut Hill Florida

Henry H. Ward died after a short illness following an operation at a local infirmary at age 51. He was a Walnut Hill farmer and his body was sent there by Cren shaw Undertaking Company. He is survived by his wife four sons Ernest Smiley Horace Shirley and a daughter Mrs Elvie Watts all of Walnut Hill plus other relatives.

Henry H. Ward Ward Walnut Hill Fla Crenshaw Undertaking Company Mr. Ward Ernest Smiley Horace Shirley Elvie Watts

Reed Heir John M Dies After Short Illness

John M Reed youngest son of Mr and Mrs G W Reed of Citronelle Alabama died Tuesday afternoon at a local infirmary after a brief illness. The body was sent to Citronelle for burial in the family burying ground.

John M G. W. Reed Citronelle Ala

Pain in Back or Neck Signals Kidney Weakness

An old health ad explains back or neck pain as a sign of kidney trouble and promotes Anuric with hot water before meals. It cites Dr. Pierce of Buffalo endorsing Anuric and links kidney issues to fatigue, aches, uric acid problems, and potential stones. Testimonial quotes claim relief after use.

Pierce Buffalo N. Y Anuric Dr. Pierce

The Palisades and a Moon Wall Compared

An exploration of the Palisades along the Hudson and a lunar wall in Mare Nubium. It explains their similar heights, lengths, and the geology that made the Palisades a flat-topped cliff formed by ancient lava intrusions and cooling columns.

Mare Nubium Hudson Earth New Jersey Palisades Atlantic Palisade Range Pennsylvania Virginia Appalachian Mountains

Silliman the Last U.S. Consul Returns Home

Eagle Pass Texas June 21 Consul J R Silliman arrived from Saltillo via Monclova due to railroad shutdown between Monterey and Nuevo Laredo He is the last American consul to leave Mexico returning to the United States.

Eagle Pass Tex J. R. Silliman Saltillo Monclova Monterey Nuevo Laredo Silliman Mexico

Will McKinney Held on Bond After Prichard Shooting

McKinney, a white man, is held to the city court under $1,500 bond after being accused of shooting Frank Richardson near a Prichard pool room on the night of May 0. Richardson survived after days in the hospital. Judge Chamberlain presides with J W McAlpine for the defense and Jack Courtney for the state as witnesses testified.

Will McKinney Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court McKinney Frank Richardson Prichard Richardson J. W. McAlpine Jack Courtney

Former Villa Chieftain Joins Carranza's Forces

Chihuahua City Mex June 19 The alignment of factional leaders with the government continued today General Nazarete wired General Trevino that Manuel Palaez a former Villa general now operating in the Huastecas region had placed himself at the disposal of General Carranza Jose Ysabel Robles and Canuto Reyes with their forces are expected in Chihuahua shortly under orders from General Trevino

Chihuahua City Mex el Paso Nazarete General Trevino Manuel Palaez Huastreas Carranza Jose Ysabel Robles Canuto Reyes Chihuahua Trevino

Leo Bowen Fined For Drunken Public Appearance

Leo Bowen paid a $5 court cost after being arraigned Wednesday and pleading guilty to appearing in a public place drunk. The docket also listed Sallie Mitchell, Bob Mitchell, Alphonse Davis, Annie Bell Ruffin, George Wram, Charlie Northern and Raymond Dokes with minor penalties for offenses such as speeding violations, loitering, open store, and vagrancy.

Leo Bowen Inferior Criminal Court Sallie Mitchell Bob Mitchell Noile Alphonse Davis Annie Bell Ruffin George Wram Charlie Northern Raymond Dokes

Sloan's Liniment Eases Rheumatic Pain Quickly

An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatic pain by stimulating circulation to the sore area. One application brings warmth and comfort with quick relief, cited by James S. Ferguson of Philadelphia as proof of its efficacy. medicine priced 25 cents at druggists.

Sloan

Palisades Form After Cooling Like Ancient Imaginings

The Palisades were shaped as they cooled, evoking a Greek myth of a giant breaking free from the earth. The author muses on the imagery, suggesting imaginative origins for the rock formations.

Ture

Charlie Chaplin at Queen Theatre in The Fireman program

Charlie Chaplin stars in The Fireman a two reel comedy shown at the Queen Theatre along with Flames of Vengeance. The Gaumont produced film features Gertrude Robinson and Iva Shepard and is released by Lone Star Mutual. Also listed are lodge meetings at Moose Hall and Y M B A Hall.

Queen Theatre Chariey Chaplin Lone Star Film Corporation Gaumont Film Company America Gertrude’ Robinson Iva Shepard

Carranza Yaquis Reinforce Piedras Negras Garrison

General Murigua, Carranza commander, arrived at Piedras Negras with 2,000 Yaqui troops to reinforce the garrison opposite Eagle Pass Texas. A large portion of Piedras Negras civilians have already moved south.

Eagle Pass Tex Murigia Piedras Negras

Inferior Court Docket Features Fines and Delays

John Banks paid a $50 fine and costs after a Wednesday hearing by Judge Chamberlain. John E. Adams appealed after a similar fine. Bond signed by Owen Farley and R. L. Maxwell. Joe Simonson fined $50 for violation of the prohibition law and another case continued to July 17. Wille Johnston granted a continuance to July 1. State declines charges against Bat Ardoyne.

John Banks Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court John E. Adams Owen Farley R. L. Maxwell Joe Simonson Simonson Willie Johnston Bat Ardoyne

Day in Congress Opens With Post Office Debate

Senate met at noon and resumed debate on the post office appropriation bill while the House opened general debate on the army appropriation bill after meeting at 11 a.m.

Mexico Seeks Impress Europe With Peaceful Stance

Mexico issues statements via legations in Europe denying war inevitability and German intrigue claims. Paris and French press publish responses asserting Mexico does not seek war with the United States and condemning imputations against General Carranza. The statements defend Mexican sovereignty over frontier crossings and note earlier expeditionary plans were halted.

Paris Mexico Toga Carranza Ameri

Alabama and Mississippi Cloudy Tonight and Thursday

Weather bulletin notes cloudy conditions for Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Thursday. Forecast mentions overcast skies and potential light showers across regions. Data reflects June 21 transmission.

Washington Alabama Mississippi

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