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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

3

Greece Accepts Ten Demands From Entente Powers

Greece has unconditionally agreed to the Entente demands and informed the French legation through M. Zaimis who is arranging a cabinet of non political figures. The new cabinet may include former Venizelos supporters. A loud explosion near Venizelos' home caused crowd concern about a possible assassination attempt.

Athens Greece London Legation M. Zaimis Venizelos M. Venizelos Entente

American Aviators in France Face Uncertain Return

Paris June 22 The American aviators serving with France cannot answer the Aero Club of America inquiry on returning to U S service if war with Mexico occurs. They are bound by French army discipline after enlisting for the war’s duration. Only government communications could resolve the issue.

Paris France Aero Club of America Mexico United States Italy

Entente Demands Prompt Greek Cabinet Move

Greek Premier Zaimis agreed to form a new cabinet after Entente demands were delivered to Athens. The list includes demobilization, removal of Athens police chief, allowing pro Entente sentiment, and deporting agents spreading German propaganda, with dissolution of the chamber potentially demanded. King Constantine presided over the crown council as shops closed and ministries deserted on a hot day.

Ers Crown Council Constantine Zaimis Entente Associated Press Greece Nea Hemera Athens Chamber of Deputies Chateau.Tatoy

June docket set. city court's shortest history

The city court announced its June term will trial a small docket with few felonies. Entries include murder cases like Edwards and Rivers, burglary, grand larceny, embezzlement, and prohibition law prosecutions. Trials span June 26 to July 12 with multiple defendants.

Sammstrong John Thornton Roy Wilson Milton Lewis Thomas Edwards Yancey Hogan Jim Hubbard Oscar Johnson Dorsey Bradford William Jones Dennis Maginnis Will Thomas Dock Rivers Tarpon Pensacola St., Andrews and Gulf Railroad Company Recorder’s Court Recorder's Court Lin Dunklin A. E. York Peter Hamel W. Schneider Henry Yates

Colored Baptists Meet at Van Cleave in Mississipp

The Mobile Sunlight Baptist Sunday School and the B Y P U convention opened sessions today at Van Cleave Mississippi. The meetings are expected to attain their best success by Sunday.

Mobile Sunlight Baptist Sunday School B. Y. P U. Convention Vancleave Miss

Local port story unit underway by trade press

Mr. Roy G. Booker staff correspondent of the Manufacturers' Record is in Mobile for several days to prepare a special article on port improvements and related topics for the national trade publication. He arrived to gather details and insights from local officials and industry sources.

Roy G. Booker The Manufacturers’ Record United States Mobile Booker Record

Largest Eastern Shore picnic draws 1700 on four steamers

About 1,700 people joined Maple Camp No. 5 Woodmen of the World on a lodge excursion from Fairhope. Four steamers Apollo, Chas, E Cessna, Pleasure Bay and James A Carney carried crowds to the docks by 6 a.m. and will depart again around 5 p.m.

Fairhope Maple Camp No Apollo Chas E. Cessna Pleasure Bay James A. Car

Two More Notaries File Bonds in Probate

M tts and J. T. Murray appointed notaries by Governor Charles reson e filed their bonds in the probate court Thursday. Weather: Alabama and Mississippi fair tonight and Friday in Washington on June 22.

Washington Alabama and Mississippi

Three Carloads of Ammunition Arrive for Alabama Guard

Three carloads of ammunition for the Alabama national guard arrived at the state mobilization grounds in Montgomery. Captain William P. Screws, mustering officer, accepted the supply as details circulated in newspapers and hand bills. Concurrently in Greece, King Constantine returned. Premier Skouloudis resigned, and Athens officials moved to keep order amid allied demands.

Montgomery Ala Alabama National Guard William P. Screws Federal Army Constantine Skouloudis Athens

Allied fleet to cruise before Piraeus supports landing party

A Havas dispatch from Saloniki reports an allied fleet will cruise before Piraeus near Athens. Vice Admiral Moreau will command the squadrons with a landing force possibly involved, action depending on events. Piraeus lies five miles southwest of Athens and 200 miles below Saloniki.

Paris Piraeus Athens Havas Saloniki Moreau Greece

Germans Capture Trenches At Verdun In Night Assault

Paris reports in an official war office statement that after persistent overnight attacks the German forces seized front line trenches between Fuminwood and Chenois in the Verdun sector. They attacked along the Meuse on both banks and briefly held a trench near Hill 321 before French counterfire forced them back.

Paris Fuminwood Chenois Verdun War Office Meuse Dead Man's Hill Fort Vaux Hill 321

Belgians Progress in German East Africa

Havre June 22. The Belgian war office reports continued success in German East Africa. General Tombeur telegraphs that after defeating the enemy on June 6 at Kiwitawe the advance guard engaged Germans again on June 12 on the road from Kiwitawe to Kitega east of the Ngokoma river. The enemy was routed and retreated leaving the killed on the field. Pursuit continues.

Germans Report Repulse of Russians

Berlin dispatch reports that German forces under General Count Von Bothmar repelled heavy Russian attacks north of Przewoloka. Russians were pushed back along the Turin river and further south, with attacks west of Kolki and northwest of Lutsk failing.

Berlin London Count von Bothmar Przewoloka War Office Turin Pripet Kolki Lutsk

Atmore Citizens to Join Parade

The Mobile Preparedness Parade committee received three encouraging letters for the July 1 event. Cadman of Atmore reports town officials will ensure proper representation in the parade. Murphy of Mobile schools pledges full assistance with a school children’s parade led by Miss Meta Thompson and teachers to participate.

George FE. Cadman W. M. Carney Mill Company Atmore S. S. Murphy Mobile Public Schools Meta Thompson Murphy

Citronelle Town Hails Parade Committee Support

Citronelle mayor Adrian DeLong thanks the parade committee for efforts and confirms the town will be given undivided support. An invitation appears in Citronelle publications this week and a definite Citronelle presence is expected soon.

Citronelle Adrian DeLong

Anuric and other Dr. Pierce remedies promoted for rheumatic ills

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Anuric as a potent uric acid solvent for rheumatism dropsy and kidney issues. It also touts Favorite Prescription for women Golden Medical Discovery Pleasant Pellets and claims these remedies cure chronic diseases through herbal tonics and tonics.

America Pierce Invalids Dr. Pierce Golde

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Vadco Roach Bane U.S King Mobile Gas Co Victor Company Mobile, Ala Colored Baptists Piraees German East Africa Meta Thompson Ieads Miss Mar Garet H. Reed Miss Margaret Burton Annetta Kellerman C. J. Gayfer & Company la France
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