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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
2
In NECHES Texas on June 24 a report from the Mexican oil fields says a Mexican military commander established a heavy presence on the wharves and warned against landing American marines. Details on gunboats and further actions are noted but unclear.
A man long trapped by rheumatism claims a simple remedy ended his pain after thirty years. The Delano Co announces a free trial by mail from Syracuse New York with a final payment of one dollar if satisfactory.
About twenty passengers aboard the Pan American report Americans leaving their fields as transport options out of the country expand. Refugees claim anti American sentiment is so strong that children taunt Americans in the streets near the Panuco river.
Vera Cruz crowds refugees seeking to sail home to the United States as trains bring 59 to 100 men women and children per day. They are housed on the battleship Nebraska awaiting space on transports with no steamer yet arrived. Consul Canada warns no transport before June 28 and delays provoke complaints over daily arrivals and space shortages.
J N Granade of Chatom Alabama says farmers in Washington County expect good crops due to timely rains. He reported to Mobile that a saw mill owned by Mrs A K Givens was damaged last Thursday with charred woodwork but intact machinery.
A city court jury found Yancey Hogan guilty of assault with a gun. He faces a later trial on a highway robbery charge. Police say he terrorized several residents in the Toulminville area.
A June 24 dispatch reports Russian forces overrunning Bukowina and pushing toward the Carpathians. They have crossed four rivers and reached near Radautz, with Austrians failing to mount a strong defense as rail lines fall under Russian control.
Mexico dominates Wall Street discussion this week with talk of a possible government bond issue to fund troop mobilization and border patrols. Analysts expect progress on loans with British and French interests, while stock prices show mixed declines in speculative issues. rail and steel shares hold steadier gains amid steady mill orders and improved exchange rates.
In Pensacola Florida a Greek militia company may be formed for border duty. About fifty men have applied, mostly Balkan War veterans, and if the minimum 68 recruits are reached they will organize their own unit. They prefer immediate service and skip long training camps. Two more companies may follow soon.
The Mexican government says about one million men have offered to take up farms in defense of the country since the crisis with Washington escalated. The dispatch from Mexico City to the consulate in El Paso notes the public mobilization amid tensions.
The semi weekly band concert in Bienville Square was postponed last night due to rain. The dancing pavilion floor was too wet to allow children's enjoyment, and the event was moved to Tuesday evening.
Detroit witnesses the largest display in its history as the Thirty-first Regiment, M. N. G., leaves by train at 10:30 p.m. for Grayling state mobilization camp. About 150,000 spectators line the streets from armory to depot. Other Michigan units entrain for Grayling and more prepare to depart, with an expected 5,000 men encamped by Sunday.
The Volunteer Life Saving Corps of Mobile will report for duty at the new Battles station Sunday under president Edward Overton. Twelve new candidates who recently passed examinations will attend, with names including Harry Wilson and Marian A Little. A public demonstration of corps methods is planned for the afternoon at the end of the pier.
A special messenger bearing an autographed letter from the king of Greece to the German emperor passed through Lugano Switzerland. The escort included two Greek officers and traveled via Paris and Geneva.
Second Class Boatswain's Mate I M Laughter of the gunboat Annapolis died morning after being shot in a Mazatlan skirmish with Carranza troops. In Tennessee Sewanee, P B Brooks & Co general store and two small buildings burned Friday causing about $25,000 loss.
Rome dispatch reports Pope Benedict XVI is distressed by news of fighting between Americans and Mexicans and hopes Spain's intervention can halt hostilities. The Vatican notes the pontiff seeks a peaceful settlement through Catholic mediation.
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