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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
3
Paris June 29 The French repulsed a German assault northwest of Thiaumont in the Verdun sector after a daylong bombardment. Official war office statement says French machine and curtain fire devastated the attackers and inflicted heavy losses.
First special dispatches from British headquarters report heavy shelling of German positions along a 90 mile front in France. One note claims the destruction of a village used as billets and describes a strategy to kill enemy troops, destroy batteries, and disrupt defense works and supply lines to reduce German offensive power.
A Lutsk dispatch to the Times reports continuous heavy gunfire and a ceaseless battle along the front. German troops arrive at Kovel as the German emperor prepares for a major drive, while Austro German forces threaten a renewed advance.
Berlin reports Linewka village captured in Volhynia marking a notable German gain on a front long characterized by stalemate. The fighting there has been among the fiercest, with no clear unification of the broader battle lines.
The unlawful assembly cases arising from a crowd forming on May last were called for the third time in the inferior criminal court. All cases were reset for July 17. Defendants include W. M. Burroughs C. G. McCandless J. W. Mann Harry Williams J. W. Tally Frank Barry W. H. Spicer W. H. Bilalack and L. H. Rayford.
The Tax Board lowers assessed values for numerous parcels in Choctaw Point Glendale Park Fisher tract and surrounding streets. Listings show reductions for houses and lots on Michigan avenue Government street Madison Claiborne and more, with several owners including Elizabeth McArthur Fanny Colgin Theresa Johnson and Mary Baldo among those affected.
New York dispatch reports no reduction in border activity despite orders to free prisoners at Chihuahua. Twenty thousand national guardsmen move east toward the Mexican border with another 40,000 encamped awaiting orders as concentration camps still require preparation and equipment.
From San Francisco on June 29 reports indicate nearly all militia men in the encampment will be dispatched to the southern region. The move reflects orders in response to rising tensions and military requirements.
A local endorsement from a Harpersville committee member praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The supporter notes thirteen years of use, claims it is the only remedy that gave permanent relief, and says the family keeps it on hand during visits and summer outings.
Notices list numerous real estate price cuts including Mrs J J Overton 15.60 acres near Whistier reduced from 1600 to 1200 and Felix Revere properties cut to 500 700. Several houses and lots on Cedar Ann Broad Warren Delaware and other streets show lowered values with buyers such as Hygeia Hotel Property and various named owners.
Washington reports reveal the United States insists on reparations from Austria for the December Petrolite submarine attack. The note, eight days old at release, challenges Austria’s claims that the captain willingly surrendered supplies and that warnings were issued before shelling the Standard Oil tanker in the Mediterranean.
Property owners including James P. Ryan Mrs S J Ryan and Sarah Charles received value cuts on houses and lots in Wilmer Warren and Jackson Place with reductions ranging from small adjustments to substantial drops. Additional reductions were approved for Virginia and Mary Buckley Mrs Mary A Hamilton and several others on sites in Persimmon Belt Sengstak Chestnut and Bayou areas as assessed values were trimmed to reflect losses in real estate.
Charles E Ward Jr, of Charles ton and Co spent Wednesday night in Mobile and left for Leakesville to visit his parents. Dr and Mrs Chasine Panta and Mr and Mrs D C Avant of Moss Point are in Mobile at the Battle House for several days. Mr and Mrs F N Ruse of Southport Florida are visiting Mobile for several days and plan to return home Saturday.
Washington June 29 The conference report on the Hay resolution authorizes the president to draft into service all national guardsmen taking the oath. The House approved the measure after Secretary Baker urged immediate action. The House also provisions for a $1 000 000 relief fund for dependent families and breadwinners in a separate measure. Senate action favorable today virtually assured.
The 2, G. A. R. calls ex-union Civil War veterans in Mobile and nearby to join the Preparedness Parade on July 4. Meet at 8 a.m. at Comrade Powers home on Dauphin Street, march to Duncan Place for parade formation. Grand Marshal aides named: L. G. Adams, R. D. Harrison, Joseph McPhillips, C. A. Lyons, A. Reese Winter, Frank Crenshaw, R. C. Schwarz, John Moulton.
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