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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
2
British dispatches from June 30 describe French success near Verdun with the capture of a fortified work in the east sector. The French claim repulse of German counterattacks and continued pressure along the Aisne as raids and shelling persist.
June 30 dispatch reports Austrian forces compelled to retire after engagements. The communication notes withdrawals and shifting positions as reported from the front, outlining strategic impact and ongoing lines of advance.
Washington dispatch reports a request to Congress for 15 million dollars to fund the Army and National Guard air service now. The plan calls for outfitting twelve national guard squadrons with 36 aircraft each, to be deployed with front at Kolomea and in Bukowina, amid Russian advances toward Kolomea.
Athens reports say Entente powers are dissatisfied with Greece’s plan to demobilize over two months. Diplomatic officials argued a month should suffice, amid growing suspicion of Greek sincerity about the move.
Washington June 30 Mexican and Central American ports added to the war risk insurance bureau special list. No insurance on ships or cargoes issued except by arrangements with headquarters. Risks priced at special premiums.
Four Villa bandits who took part in the Columbus raids were hanged in the county jail here in Deming New Mexico on June 30. Enespio Retteria Tavarinola Jose Rangel and Juan Castillo were executed in succession. Jose Rangel smoked a cigarette as the noose was adjusted and Garcia spoke of forgiveness as he was led to the scaffold.
Overson Byrd faces a case for letting a vicious dog run at large as it awaits further action after a June trial date was set. The dog is held for observation to determine rabies development. Clara Tray was fined ten dollars for vagrancy after arraignment. Missouri Givhan demanded a jury trial for abusive language and was released on bond.
Railroads here have used many passenger cars to transport national guardsmen to the Mexican border causing a temporary shortage of seats for commuters on local trains. Old reserve cars are back in service to fill the gap as Fourth of July traffic looms and equipment remains tight until troops return from the west.
Burke county citizens in Waynesboro deposited 1000 dollars in a local bank for Company E First Regiment Georgia National Guard and pledged to add 500 dollars monthly while the unit serves in federal duty. The company, totaling 80 officers and men, had headquarters there until its move to the state mobilization camp.
Masonic-Mobile Chapter No 21 R and M meets at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple Oda Fellows McInnis Lodge No 71 located at Dauphin and St Emanuel streets Lo O F Ernst Lodge No 278 meets at the Odd Fellows Hall to conduct stated meetings and related business tonight.
The article reports President Wilson seeking to draft the entire U S National Guard into federal service, potential for 130000 troops, amid Mexican crisis. It notes recruiting in the regular army hitting records and details the stance of Mexican treatment of Americans, with officials monitoring seizures of American property and refugees leaving Mexico City.
Scouting detachments sent to Guzman have informed General Pershing that Mexican cavalry gathering near Guzman show no plan to threaten the American line of communication. Guzman garrison has grown modestly with cavalry arrivals from the south.
Daniel E Dunklin aged 66 died Friday morning at his home 70 Dau Phin street after a long illness. He lived in Mobile sixteen years was retired and a member of Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World. Survived by son G B Dunklin and daughter Mrs J W Corry both of the city. The remains were taken by Roche and Burke for burial in Greenville where he worshiped at Government Street Methodist Church.
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment to ease neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatic pain by stimulating blood flow to the affected area. The copy emphasizes perspiring drafts and rapid relief from sore muscles through external application.
About 1,200 refugees from Mexico at Galveston on the navy tender Dixie and other vessels face a week aboard ships. Women children and invalids may land after medical checks but most must stay due to limited immigration facilities.
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