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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

5

U S Aims to Annex Mexico Says Austrian Daily

The Austrian Tageblatt claims the United States pursues imperial policy to annex Mexico and Central America, tracing the unrest in Mexico to American influence since the Diaz era and the Spanish American War, and viewing U S interference as warranted by current events.

Central America Tageblatt Vienna Berlin London The United States Mexico Cleveland

Tageblatt critiques Wilson and Mexico policy warning of war

The Tageblatt argues U S policy is a bouquet of poisoned flowers for President Wilson. It says American jingoism would oust him if he concedes to Mexico. It claims U S imperialist aims are evident and warns Wilson risks incalculable war despite seeking peace.

Tagebblatt Wilson Mexico United States The Tageblatt

Dr Leopoldo Cordova Named New Haitian Consul

Dr Leopoldo Cordova Jr designated to head Haitian consulate affairs in Mobile in the First National Bank Building room 228 He will establish headquarters in Galveston New Orleans with Consul General Emile Mercelin succeeding D L Philippe.

Leopoldo Cordova, Jr Mobile First National Bank Emile Mercelin Galveston New Orleans D. L. Philippe

Italians Drive Austrians Back On Trentino Front

Italian war office reports greater gains on the Trentino front with the capture of Monte Giagamondo and Monte Cavioso between Posina and Astico. Forces also advanced on the Asiago plateau reaching Monte Rasta Motte Irreto and Monte Mosciagh and took Monte Colombara, extending the Gala m valley advance. Paris reports German attacks near Fleury on Verdun front repulsed. little infantry fighting west of the Meuse, artillery duels between Avocourt and Chattancourt.

Rome Trentino War Office Monte Giagamondo Fusine Monte Cavioso Posina Astico Asiago Assa Monte Rasta Motte Irreto Monte Mosciagh Monte Colombara Galam Paris Fleury Verdun Thiaumont Meuse Avocourt Chattancourt

Local Notables Departures and Visits Notebook

Lobby and Curb Harry L. Ross of New Orleans sails for Montgomery to enlist in the Gun Company Alabama National Guard. Co B Wilcox leaves for Montgomery as mounted scout. Ben D. Turner and family visit Mobile Battle House. J Mulvoy and J B Rolston journey for business and meetings. Julian Farley arrives Birmingham for a ten day stay. Dr. N A Madler recovers from a critical illness and plans light duties in ten days.

Harry L. Ross New Orleans Carsear and Southern Steamship Co Montgomery First Regakbar Alabama National Guard Co. B. Wilcox A. S. Marshal Gewin Ben D. Turner Ben D. Turner, Jr Andrew Turner Chatom Washington County Ala Mobile Battle House Julian J. Farley Birmingham St. Andrew

British Guns Hammer Teuton Lines In France

British artillery kept a broad front bombardment on Monday and Tuesday from France near the Somme region to the Vimy ridge. An Associated Press correspondent reports constant shelling, raids at night, and prisoners taken under heavy fire while gas use was briefly attempted then stopped.

France London Associated Press Somme Vimy Ridge

Guardsmen face trial for refusing US oath at Fort Sill

Three Oklahoma National Guard members including one sergeant and two privates of B troop were arrested at Fort Sill for refusing to take the United States oath. Four infirmary members also refused at roll-call but were not arrested. The three jailed guardsmen will face court martial as the unit remains 500 men short of full war strength.

Fort Sill Okla Oklahoma National Guard United States B Troop

Cowboys on Bandit Hunt Ranch Raided During Absence

Columbus New Mexico reports that while Diamond A ranch empires aided in tracking Parkers slavers nine miles east of Hachita a raid last night resulted in the loss of a number of horses from the ranch.

Columbus N. M Diamond A Hachita

Prices and items from a store sale advertisement

A fragment lists many household items with prices including Talcum Powder Ponds Extract Listerine Dioxogen Tooth Paste and soaps. Also shown are deodorants nail polish brushes and Ivory products with varied prices and quantities.

Vast Allied Force Fortifies Kovel Front in War News

The Bourse Gazette reports over 100,000 troops at Kovel, many POWs, building defenses over ten miles. Don Cossacks cross the Dniester southwest of Buczacz, seen as a blow to Kolomea, with Cossacks poised to swing around the Cherniavia river from the west.

Petrograd London Atork Kovel Bourse Dniester Buczacz Kolomea Cherniavia

Greece faces ongoing crisis as demobilization begins

Athens dispatch notes continued upheaval with ally demands being met. King Constantine signed the decree for general army demobilization. Zymbrakakis, a Venizelos supporter, to be sworn in as chief of police. Rear Admiral Damanitos named minister of marine. Vice-Admiral Coundouriotis initially named but refused.

Greece Athens London Constantine Venizelos Zymbrakakis Damanitos Coundouriotis

Greek butcher seeks U S enlistment in local company

John Parous a Greek butcher at Scott and State streets announced his intent to fight for the United States flag. He appeared before the district court clerk and swore out his intention yesterday afternoon. He planned to leave for Montgomery today to enlist.

John Parous Scott State Streets United States United States Clerk of the District Court Montgomery

New Farmers Political League Tested in North Dakota Primary

The Farmers Non Partisan Political League faces its first statewide test in the North Dakota primary. With two complete tickets led by Lynn Frazier for governor, observers expect the group to influence the size of both Republican and Democratic tallies.

Fargo N. D Farmers Non-Partisan Political League Lynn Frazier

Sun Relativity Explained By Motion Of Earth

A science note discusses how the sun’s apparent position shifts with Earth’s movement and light speed. It cites La Lande’s illustration of light waves bending with observer motion, comparing rain’s angle to stellar light shifts.

Suy Lalande

Avoid Spring Colds with Dr King's New Discovery

Sudden weather shifts cause colds and grippe in spring and may lead to a chronic cough. Aimed at soothing coughs and breaking up grippe, Dr King's New Discovery is advertised as ready to use with a laxative tar syrup.

Dr. King Adv

500 Americans on Way From Western Mexico

Admiral Winslow reports 500 American refugees from the west coast of Mexico being transported to San Diego aboard the naval ships Buffalo and Glacier. The Buffalo carried most refugees after taking a test contingent at Guayaquil. 68 Americans in the Yaqui Valley refused to leave.

Washington Mexico San Diego Buffalo Glacier Winslow Guayaimes Yaqui Valley

W L Creath Bitten by Vicious Canine

L L Creath of 68 St Francis street was attacked and bitten by a vicious dog Tuesday afternoon while walking on St Emanuel street near Charleston. Creath is the fourth victim within two weeks to suffer dog bites.

L. L. Creath Francis Street St. Emanuel Street Charleston Creath

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