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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
6
Ohio June 30 A remarkable elderly widow, Conklin, aged eighty, directs the largest farm in Marion county established by her father who bought 2,000 acres from the government in 1821. She continues to oversee operations from her farmhouse, preserving family heritage and the crops.
Alabama National Guard units passed into federal service with many troops and officers taking oaths. The First Regiment and others from Mobile, Bay Minette, Geneva, Dothan and Brewton joined the U.S. Army. Training, inoculations, and medical exams continue as Bracken and Maddox coordinate mobilization.
Six cabinet officers form the Council of Executive Information for coordination of industries and resources for national security. The body aims to mobilize military and industrial resources, advise on rail and highway locations, naval mobilization, domestic production, and ocean transportation during disruptions in foreign trade. An initial $200,000 is requested for investigations and expert services.
The body of Rittenhouse Moore a Mobilian was found in New Orleans and arrived back in Mobile Thursday night. Funeral is Saturday at 10 from Christ Episcopal Church st Emanuel and Church streets with Rev Matthew Brewster conducting. Burial is Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs Moore and family arrived Friday. Death ruled due to hardened arteries by the coroner.
Tom Fleming surrendered at the county jail on a prohibition violation charge. He was released on bond signed by W. E. Flinn and Wallace Smith. His case is set for the inferior criminal court on Monday.
In Jackson Mississippi on June 30 officials said fewer than 156 of 1700 men at Camp Euope Taylor refused to sign the new oath of enlistment. Unofficial counts suggest when the regiment moves there will be no company below about 110 men and the First Mississippi could depart with roughly 1400 including officers.
A report to Washington states the U S Consulate at Nogales Sonora was entered and looted during an anti American demonstration yesterday. The extent of damage and rumors that Consul Simpich fled and the American shield was dragged are not confirmed.
An announcement from the foreign office states President Wilson's latest note replying to Gen. Carranza's demand for U S troop withdrawal will be published tomorrow. The Mexican public awaits the publication with great interest.
An old standard GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC advertisement promotes a tasteless iron supplement. The copy emphasizes clarity of iron content on labels and positions the product as a remedy aiding malaria prevention efforts and strengthening the body's system.
Washington June 20 The senate naval committee approved amendments to the naval bill for four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers in 1917 with completion in the five million dollar program urged by the naval general board. The bill as passed by the house allowed five capital ships next year and no continued building policy. The committee added a reorganization of the naval militia along national guard lines and will report the bill for Senate action next week with Senator Swanson named to handle it on the floor.
Dr. Reyborne Williams a prominent Danville dentist was killed when thrown from his horse. He was 33 years old and was to be married in August. The tragedy occurred today in Danville Virginia as Williams rode out.
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