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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

3

Villa murderers of pair reported found and killed

Army officers investigate a report that six bandits who killed William Parker and his wife on a ranch southwest of Hachita were captured on the U S side and wiped out. Cowboys from Diamond A and U Bar anches followed a hot trail into Mexico. six Mexicans were arrested on suspicion of involvement.

Villa Columbus N. M William Parker Hachita Diamond A U Baranches Mexico

Gathering of Outlaws Raises Border Tension in Juarez Area

Reported movement gathers near Juarez as former Villa sympathizers rally under noted chiefs. Civil and military authorities keep Juarez and El Paso under surveillance while General Jose Flores with 800 infantry is said to be in Juarez after peace with the de facto government. Manuel Banda, formerly a Villa lieutenant, and Manuel Medinavieta with Jose Ysabel Robles have accepted Carranza amnesty across the Rio Grande.

EL Paso Texas Villa Juarez Jose Flores Manuel Banda Rio Grande Manuel Medinavieta Jose Ysabel Robles Carranza

Mitchel Objects to Proposed Formation of German Regiment

New York mayor Mitchel opposes a regiment limited to German birth citizens. He released a letter arguing that drawing racial lines in American military affairs is harmful. He urged that those men join regular National Guard or federally recruited forces instead.

New York Mitchel National Guard

15000 Buttons to Be Sold by Women on July 1

A parade planning notice details 15000 buttons sale by women on July 1 for a Preparedness Parade. Red Men will wear citizen dress. visitors urged to join the parade. Knights of the grip divisions and captains listed include Federal Officials, County Officials, Illinois Club, Athelstan Club, and others with assigned captains for the event.

H. M. Hopper L. J. Adler Knights of the Grip Cawthon Hotel Adler J. Blocker Thornton Tice Jiarms Moe Pst J. Illinois Club Paul S. Hedrick Aro George B. Ptain Athelstan E. J. Buck Bart Chamberlain Adolph Bloch Banks Junius W. Woolf W. O. Piele Bed Springs Aaron Henry Hess

Prohibition Bust Seizes $1500 In Liquor And Court Hearings

Prohibited liquors valued at 1500 were destroyed at police headquarters after seizures over three weeks. Detectives found a hidden tiger on St Louis street and recovered beer and whiskey from raids. Several defendants pleaded guilty or had cases postponed as 97 condemnation hearings were set for Friday.

Good Samaritan Hall St. Louis Street Cedar Boltz Daniel Bell Aaron Phillips Recorder’s Court Harles Thomas George Pearson A. C. Sanders Recorder North Royal Street First National Bank Harry Pucket North Gal Street William Potter

Merchant and Professional Listings by Captain Nominators

A partial roster of business sectors and professionals listed with captain titles, including cigar firms, clothing, coal, doctors, cotton merchants, mills, dry goods, electric firms, florists, furniture, gas, grain dealers, grocers, hardware, restaurants, insurance, jewelers, laundries, lumber, meat dealers, newspapers, paint, railroads, shoe trades, steamship lines, telegraph, religion ministers, education, and veterans. Names include J. C. McAleer, Samuel Zimmern, G. H. Fonde, Estes D. Baker, J. A. Rountree, Emil Graf, William A. Watson, J. P. Moreland, Jacob Reiss, Theo., H. Furniture, M. Lyons, Lee J. Zimmerman, W. Schock, B. F. Boss, Gordon Smith, J. D. Serce, Rev. A. G. Moses, Miss Metta Thompson, and W. E. Mickle.

J. C. McAleer Samuel Zimmern G. H. Fonde Estes William — Killion William A. Watson Watston J. P. Moreland Jacob Reiss Electric Ae Theo H. Furniture Whois ‘Oad W. H. Monk, Jr Lee Gas Companies R. B. Wright Lee C. M. Erdman H. P. McDonald J. H. Bancroft H. C. Vaughan D. Logan J. A. Dair D. H. Dure Herve Charest Ptal Railroads R. V. Taylor William Schock B. F. Boss Bakers, Whale Gordon Smith Peephone and Telegraph Companies J. D. ‘Serie Tnere Aere Gardiner All Ministers of Religion A. G. Moses Liewens Metta Thompson Els Mas. K. Gl J. R. Hagan J. O A. G. Quins Uv. M. 8 SS Little and eSpanial War Veterans W. E. Mickle

Mississippi Regiment Ready by Next Sunday

Mississippi militia at Camp Swep Taylor completed medical exams and oath taking. Sufficient men filled the regimental quota as new rifles, two carloads of ordnance, and 35 000 traveling rations arrived. Commanders said the regiment would be ready to move to the border soon.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Swep Taylor

Sloan's Liniment Relief for Rheumatic Pain

A testimonial ad touts Sloan's Liniment easing rheumatic pain and muscle soreness by stimulating circulation. It claims rapid warmth and tingling relief after application with a promise of 25¢ at druggists and mentions a user in Philadelphia.

Sloan Ferguson Sloan’s Pein

Berlin Tageblatt suspended by order of military commander

Berlin June 38. A leading Berlin newspaper announced its appearance was prohibited by order of the military commander. This marks the first suspension of a Berlin paper in months.

Berlin London

Tax Board Visits Properties With Noted Reductions

The tax board will visit properties during recess, reducing assessments across multiple locals. Listings include Mrs Mary E Hall and others with lowered values on homes and land. notable changes cover Cedar, South Carolina, Lawrence, and Bay Shore areas with reductions ranging from small adjustments to several hundred dollars.

Mary E. Hall Lawrence and South Carolina Lawrence Congress West Side Cedar West Cedar West Broad Savannah M. Toomey North Side Cedar Bridgett T. Lynde South Carolina Sans Minnie A. Gerow West Side Jackson Dan- Gil Angela Norville Broad Fowl River Mary E. Norville Hamilton Eslava Franklin Eevee Florence A. Hogan Bay Shore Road Prichard Mary E. Chaney Palmetto 2 John and Annie Betro Marine Easton Streets Easton R. E. Wilson Springhill Avenue Pine K. Ward St. Joseph State William Crandall Mississippi Line Louisa Nordman Texas Koster Laurendine John T. Byram Peplock Rebecca Winston Lee Dauphin John Daily

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