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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
2
A Citi-Mobile meeting at the Lyric under the Ancient Order of Hibernians protested British treatment of Irish citizens. Speakers Rev Joseph Molloy and William H sever sols condemned the Dublin uprising crackdown as wanton brutality.
Daniel Long of Boston urged that citizens missing two elections be disfranchised for two years unless a physical disability is shown as cause. He spoke at Indianapolis before the Anti Saloon League auxiliary rally as the group prepared for its annual convention.
Twelve persons from Conecuh County Alabama have been indicted by the federal grand jury and posted bond in Brewton and Evergreen for appearance in Mobile. The names include Emma Weaver James Weaver Luman Atuo tats Mooney and others facing charges such as embezzling post office funds illicit distilling and quor without license. Deputy U S Marshal C B Wilcox served the papers.
A special venire of jurors was drawn Monday afternoon for the Milton Lewis case charged with a statutory offense. The list includes William J. Heustis Edward J. Higgins Louis W. Brodie Paul T. Tate Peter Dauner Solomon Rosen Milton Klein Oscar J. Schmidt Bertrom J. Vogel Alvin H. Rosenbaum James S. Barstow Ruffin B. Michael Harry L. Skaata John T. Cochrane Homer Davis Allen D. Fountain William D. Bentley Eugene F. Walter Adolph D. Bloch. The Lewis case will be heard Friday, June 30.
Ad copy touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a genuine tonic and general tonic. It claims powerful restorative properties and promotes its effectiveness as a universal health aid.
Speakers applauded as resolutions labeled the act ruthless tyranny and condemned British treatment of Irish prisoners. The June 26 1916 gathering in Mobile Alabama endorsed public press sentiment, funded Irish widows and orphans, and featured songs by Lavretta McGowan Gaynor and Cashin accompaniment.
William Black sixteen year old Negro was found guilty of a capital offense against a six year old white child near Snow Hill North Carolina and sentenced to electrocution. The trial took twenty three minutes with militia on guard.
The murder case against Thomas Edwards will go to trial in the city court Thursday. A list of special jurors from multiple towns and residents is drawn for service in the hearing.
At a recent meeting of Pythian Castle Hall Association officers were chosen for the year. L. Smith was named president, Dr LL Willieens vice president, W I Cahall secretary, Adler treasurer. Rescue Lodge 24 Knights of Pythias also announced officers including P J Doherty chancellor commander and Aubrey Boyles deputy grand chancellor.
The fifth open air concert for children will be held tonight in Bienville Square, starting at 7 30 PM. Last Friday’s show was postponed due to bad weather and the new program includes Signal From Mars March and America I Love You among others.
Vague note reports a moonlight ride aboard the steamer Charlies E. Cessna planned for tonight by the Knights over Claver was cancelled.
Shanghai naval force refuses to obey until constitutional reforms in Nanking. in Arkansas about 800 miners strike for higher wages at American Bauxite Company near Bauxite. Shackleton fails to reach Elephant Island. Alfred von Buelow dies. San Francisco sunk off Barcelona with crew saved. Ismay resigns from IMC. Protestant churches raise 20 million for ministers. Women robbed near Zephyr Texas. Mary Davenport dies in Fresno. Hetty Green's health reportedly improving. Greek steamer Nitga foundered. crew saved. Masa bill advances in Havana. Mid year US payments set record. Aviator Charles Niles dies after looping flight. bride of ten days survives.
An advertisement promoting Chamberlain's Colic and Cholera Remedy asserts availability everywhere and urges immediate preparation for sudden severe bowel complaints on steamships and in travel. The copy claims the preparation cannot be obtained on board and emphasizes urgency for all travelers.
The readable bits hint at removing soiled skin and references to waxing or washing in a medical or domestic context. No clear people or places are identified, and the text is highly garbled.
Washington June 27 The Senate sub committee budget plan calls for completing sixteen capital ships in three years after Secretary Daniels and President Wilson pressed for speed. The move follows the naval board recommendation and aims to outpace European shipyards with rapid construction. The sub committee chaired by Tillman Swanson and Lodge plans to report tomorrow to the full committee.
Maurice O'Brien of Gulf City Guards Company E says he did not desert his unit. He explains he overslept Monday morning and failed to report. He asserts he left Mobile Tuesday for Montgomery to verify the arrest of the boy, but learned of it before it occurred.
The local United States Army recruiting office reports a policy shift under the National Defense Act of 1916. The act allows enlistment of those under 18 with parental or guardian consent, removing the prior requirement for 18 to 21 year olds. By order of the adjutant general, G. W. Head.
The embargo on US exports to Mexico has hit the Mexican army, forcing troops from Nuevo Laredo to leave without forage for horses. At Naco 1,500 Mexican troops are held on trains, and reinforcements have been sent to the American position as officials consider possible moves along the border.
New York story touts iron as the greatest strength builder. Dr E Sauer claims ordinary iron compounds, especially nitrated iron, can restore vigor, endurance and digestion in weeks. He urges two five grain tablets thrice daily after meals for two weeks to test gains.
A dense catalog of everyday items with prices including granulated sugar 13 pounds for 1.00, Octagon Soap 18 bars for 0.50, mixed tea 60c per pound, baking powders, salts, lard buckets, canned goods, and assorted hardware and drugstore items. The listing reads like a department store circular with multiple brands and bulk quantities.
Plain Thin Glasses with Se value and 6 for .25 cents. ISE Tea Glasses offered at 10 cent value. White Slop Jars listed with TSe value.
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