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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1916

Page

2

Coast Tourism Booms As Officials Warn on Behavior

The article notes record tourist numbers along the coast and New Orleans with Frank L. Owen of Louisville travel agency citing rising Eastern visitor interest. Corinne La Rose and Helen Gale, residents of a restricted district, were bonded for good behavior for one year and face 15 days at the county farm if violated. The Biloxi branch of the Internal Longshoremen’s Association celebrated its first anniversary with hundreds attending from Ocean Springs Biloxi Gulfport Pass Christian and Bay St. Louis. Carnival floats for Biloxi Mardi Gras dates are being prepared by S Navarro after carnival committee award.

Ee Coast New Orleans Frank L Owen Louisville New States Amg Corinne la Rose Helen Gale Brox Justice and the Peace I. B. Ellis Fernoon Biloxi Longshoremen’s Association Nct Ocean Gulfport Pass Christian Bay ‘St. Louis

Deaths and Funerals in Local Community

Burial of J T King took place Tuesday at 3 from his home 341 Spring Hill venue and at 3 30 from Catholic church Rt 7 with Rev Father McGowan officiating. Pallbearers included James Willie Leon Edgar Pistole Frank Galle and others. James Henry Ryan buried Monday in Catholic cemetery with Rev Father McGowan officiating. Pallbearers listed as John Dickns Jake Ma ein Allen McFayden and others. Jergen Larsen funeral held Wednesday at 2 from 107 St Stephens Road with Rev Andreas Kielland officiating. Deans from local lodges attended and Woodmen of the World members provided pallbearers. burial at Pine Crest cemetery with floral tributes.

John Thomas King Spring Hill Rt. 7 Catholic Church Father McGowan Lang James Willie Leon Edgar Pistole Frank Galle Robert M. Campbell Frank Barrett Harry McKean Tom Long James Henry Ryan St. Mary’s Catholic Church W. F. Martin Toulminville John Dickns Jake Ma Ein Allen McFayden D. Martin Lee Pistole William Martin Jergen Larsen St. Stephens Andreas Kielland Eee Seamen's Mission Officialaeans Scranton Lodge No.3 Forrest Camp Woodmen of Orld Ihearers Woodmen Pine Crest

Obituaries for Mrs. Dovie Smith and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Renauld

Mrs. Dovie Smith died Tuesday at her home 919 Washington Avenue after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Thomas E. and a daughter, her mother Mrs. Ella Thomas, six sisters including Mrs. Kate Martin, and two brothers. She was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church and funeral services were held Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Renauld died Wednesday morning at 4:10 at the family home 656 South You Street after a short illness. She was born in this city.

Dovie Smith Thomas E Washington Avenue Ella Thomas Kate Martin James Harry’ Thomas Fate Grae Oakdale Baptist Church Mary Elizabeth Renauld Mary EB. Renauld Nicholas Renauld South You Street

After Sickness Scott's Emulsion Promoted as Preventive

An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a blood making oil food that rebuilds tissue after illness. It claims emulsion strengthens lungs and throat, supports the immune system, and is preferred by physicians and nurses for post sickness recovery in a pure alcohol free formula.

Hms Scott Bontt & Bowne Bloomfield N. J

Eternal Triangle at Police Court Matinee Tuesday

The Eternal Triangle returns to Judge Edington's police matinee with Susan Cunningham Peter Brown and Hattie Gilmore in a comic, troubled case. Susan accuses Peter as drunk and abusive while Peter confesses. Hattie denies involvement and is discharged. A separate case sees Samuel Crabtree found with a loaded revolver and given court-ordered highway-building training.

Susan Peter Hattie Samuel Crabtree Recorder O'Shaughnessy Crabtree Florida Mobile Sam

Mrs. Renauld Funeral Details Announced

February 18 1840 obituary notes she resided here all life and was well known. Survived by husband five children W N Renauld Edward I Renauld daughters Mrs M E Yost Mrs M Marshall Mrs Ollie Pocase two grandchildren six great grandchildren all of this city. Funeral at St John s Church Thursday afternoon at time announced in this issue.

W. N. Renauld Edward I. Renauld M. E. Yost M. Marshall Ollie Pocase Renauld St. John's Church

Capitol Gossip Reflects Peace at Almost Any Price Mood

Washington dispatch notes a broad peace at almost any price sentiment across Congress. Debates occur in cloakrooms and on the House floor as members split over nationalism preparedness and war taxes. Kenyon cites Mulhall lobbying in the child labor bill dispute, while farmers oppose Moss rural credits measures aiding land mortgage capital. Andrew Fernseth of the seamen's union accuses navigation officials of improper steering in inspection services.

Washington Congress Kenyon Senate Mulhall James A. Emery National Manufacturers’ Association Kenyon-Keating Emery Labor Committee House

Actress Viola Allen Supports Macbeth Revival in New York

Noted actress Viola Allen known for sentimental roles has moved to Shakespearean tragedy. She supports James K. Hackett in his revival of Macbeth in New York.

Macbeth Viola Allen James K. Hackett New York

Seamen's Law Faces Executive Rulings and Opposition

The text notes that the bill would lose much of its effect due to executive rulings seen as hostile to the measure. It also states that both men opposed several features of the bill during congressional consideration.

Fee Congress

Judge Shea Named Ambassador to Chile by Wilson

Judge Joseph H. Shea of Seymour Indiana has been selected by President Wilson as ambassador to Chile and will be nominated soon. He will succeed Henry P. Fletcher.

Washington Joseph H. Shea Seymour Ind Wilson Chile Henry P. Fletcher

Man Suffering a Sudden Fit Forces Move at Drug Counter

A man collapses at a store counter prompting a frightened saleswoman to steer him to a drug counter. The patron then escapes to a phone booth and calls his wife to come quickly as his condition worsens. The scene hints at a medical or emotional crisis unfolding in a public setting.

Tom

Tick Eradication Campaign Starts in Mobile County

Mobile County launches a tick eradication drive with teams visiting Bayou la Batre Coden Whistler Semmes Citronelle Calvert Mt. Vernon Axis Satsuma Spring Hill Irvington Grand Bay Union Church Crichton Dawes Wheelerville Georgetown Downs Wilmer Tacon Station Hight Mile Theodore Mertz Station and Thomas store. Dr Meador from Auburn aids the effort alongside Prof Watt and Agriculture Commissioner Wade with speeches planned March 3 4 and March 18 14 at designated sites.

Bayou la Batre Coden Whistler Semmes Orchard and Tanner-Williams Toulminville Citronelle Calvert Mt. Vernon Axis Satsuma Spring Hill Irvington Grand Bay Union Church Dawes Wheelerville Crichton Georgetown Downs Wilmer Tacon Station Hight Mile School Theodore Mertz Station Thomas’ Store Meador Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn C. A. Carey Mobile Mobile County Dr. Meador L. C. Irvine Bayou la Barre Caden and Delchamps J. T. Watt James H. Wade G. H.mathis Etowah County

Leaders urge House vote to show confidence in Wilson

President Wilson urges quick congressional action to end doubts over foreign policy outcomes and to solidify support for his course. Leaders from both parties plan a resolution endorsing his approach or warning Americans away from armed ships, with votes expected soon in both chambers.

House Senate Congress Wilson Stone Representative Flood Lena Kern Kern Clark Kitchin Flood Sones Aba Essethas Gite Saartt Pou Houses Affar Rules Committee Foreign Affairs Committee Asme Capitol Kitchen

Carnival unfolds grand Mobile Mardi Gras festivities

Central Mobile gears for a grand carnival with 6000 visitors expected. Emperor Felix III arrives by royal yacht for a week of parades, coronation at Lyric Theatre, infant mystics parade, and grand ball. Military bands, public pageants, and free acts aboard Rogers shows will accompany the events. Special trains and auto show amplify the spectacle.

Felix III Carival Government Street Duncan Place Fort Morgan Reservation Manassas Club Felix Bienville Square Keys Lyric Lyric Theatre Hervey Bienville Square St. Louis St. Joseph Dave Levi Carnival Association Orpheum Theatre

Bona Venture station destroyed by fire in Montreal

The Bona venture station of the Grand Trunk Railroad in Montreal was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss is estimated at 300000 dollars. Police say preliminary evidence points to crossed electric wires, while fire officials suspect an enemy plot.

Montreal Bonaventure Grand Trunk Railroad

Mobile Children Celebrate Birthdays Card

The item lists Grace Williams Savannah Street born March 1 1914 age 2 Hubert Cieutat Selma Street born March 1 1910 age 6 Asa Reed Palmetto Street born March 1 1910 age 6 Lamar Calloway Washington Ave born March 1 1908 age 8 Harold Chapmans Charleston St born March 1 1908 age not stated They are invited to retire a birthday picture and entries with names addresses and birthdates should be sent to Children’s Editor Mobile Item two days before their birthday.

Grace Williams Savannah Hubert Cieutat Selma Asa Bernadette Reed Palmetto Lamar Calloway Washington Ave Harold Chapmans Charleston St Peat Ano March

Mississippi anti liquor ad bill passes senate

The Mississippi senate on Tuesday approved a house bill prohibiting liquor advertising in the state including ads on circulars, street cars, and billboards. Amendments to include ads for certain soft drinks and patent medicines with over 10 percent alcohol were defeated. The measure becomes law sixty days after approval.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Senate House

Rifles and Cartridges Shipped to Harvard

Harvard University authorities were notified by the War Department that 1 050 rifles and 40 000 rounds of ammunition were shipped to Cambridge for use by the newly formed undergraduate regiment. The rifles were part of the regular army equipment in the Spanish American War.

Cambridge Mass Harvard University War Department

Fifteen Die in West Virginia Mine Dust Explosion

In Mption West Virginia on March 1 fifteen foreign miners were killed and five seriously injured when a coal dust explosion hit a mine owned by the Davis Coal and Coke Company. Fifty one other miners were rescued and the mine workings were completed by late today with all bodies recovered.

Mpton W. Va Fifm Davis Coal and Coke Company

Seven Bodies Found in Ruins of Burned Farm House

In Taloga Oklahoma on Tuesday seven people were found dead in the ruins of a farm house destroyed by fire. The deceased are identified as M Creed the house occupant his wife three children and three brothers.

Taloga Okla Here M. Creed

Talberts Visit Family. Yancey Improves After Illness

Oakdale Alabama reports Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Talbert and their son Sidney visited Talbert's mother and family Sunday. Mrs. Charley Yancey is very much improved after a severe spell of illness.

Oakdale Ala Sidney Talbert Sidney

Know-Your-City Trip To Telephone Exchange

A large Mobillan and tourist group tours the Home Telephone Company building as the Know-Your-City committee led by Joseph G. Espalla visits at 2:45 PM. W. H. Bryant, vice president and general manager, greets the party and guides tour guides through the exchange.

One Dinner Dish Said To Be Enough

Scientists debate eating theories but healthful digestion may handle varied meals. Vitalitas, an earth tonic, is claimed to relieve stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, and blood disorders. Sold by Sutton's Drug Store and other druggists.

Sutton

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J. T. King Frederick Ward Silas Marner Everett True Ling Jim Jedge Capitol Gossip Gilson Gardner Andrew Fernseth Seaman’s Union Forier Steamboat Inspection Shea The Battle House Cawthon Bienville Rogers’ Greater Auburn Polytechnic Institute Spring Hill College Charles Henderson Mobile Automobile Association Automobile Club New Orleans, Mobile & Chi Railroad O’dwyer Richton Mardi Gras Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railroad Russel Houston Houston Iter Reform County Alabama Great Southern York Mississippi Harvard V. LS. E MR. Richard Travers Ann Murdock Captain Jinks OF Horse Marines R. C. Harris GRO. G
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