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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1916
Page
7
Mardi Gras Festivities Promise Joy in Mobile Parade Extravaganza
The Mobile Carnival Association invites visitors to a two day and night Mardi Gras in Mobile. War vessels and hydroplanes courtesy of the navy will join parades with soldiers and sailors participating. Novel masking on Tuesday and outdoor exhibitions add to the entertainment. The Item promises the celebration will meet visitors expectations and be well worth the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mobile Carnival Association
Navy Department
Verdun and After May Mark The Beginning Of The End
British sources warn a German Verdun victory would threaten Paris and London. A massive German assault could lure forces away from the north. Verdun's defense may determine spring’s outcome and the war’s course. Russia presses toward Constantinople as a European stalemate risks shortening the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Paris
London
Calais
Dover
Germany
Austria
Teutons
Kitchener
England
Russia
Bagdad
Black Sea
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Entente
Men urged to support National Guard readiness in Mobile
Business leaders urged to back enrollment in the Alabama National Guard First Infantry. A regular army officer praised the regiment's camp discipline and sanitation, calling it the best seen, and urged employers to identify with national defense while keeping workers' pay during annual camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Continental Army
Nother
Secrety
Alabama National Guard
Mobile
West Point
Tick Eradication Boosts Perry County Livestock Prices
Perry county Alabama progresses toward tick eradication as educated districts see livestock prices rise from four to four twelve cents for cattle moved from tick free areas while infected stock fetches about two cents. The Marion Standard notes the benefit and urges broad support ahead of the March 15 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County
Ala
Marion Standard
Mobile County
Thomases
Question Box: legal dispute over boat tethering and assorted inquiries
The column notes A may be sued for trespass if he anchors against B’s land and cannot fasten to trees along the bank. It also answers several reader questions about a furniture polish dryer, iron density, horoscopes, and soil effects of coal ash, with cautious or negative responses and brief astrological notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R
Ans
Despondent man Richard Pratt takes his own life
Richard Pratt, about 56, former secretary in Col. FE L Russell's office and ex Mobile and Ohio official, shot himself at 11:50 AM Saturday at his home 606 Elmira street. A note to his wife accompanied the body, leaving a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pratt
Col
FE l L. Russell
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Elmira Street
Pratt
St James Steamboat Bought for Mobile River Service
The Mississippi river steamer St James is purchased by Captain H M Lindsey of Mobile and will be moved to Mobile Alabama for service on the Mobile Tombigbee and Warrior river route. Lindsey previously owned the steamboat American, which burned at the municipal docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
H. M. Lindsey
Mobile
New Orleans
Mobile, Tombigbee and
Warrior River Service
Lindsey
American
Municipal
Real Estate Transfers and Pension Additions
Real estate transfers include Lillian H Alther and W H Blayney exchanging parcels for 900 dollars in St Stephens Meridian and W W Blayney selling to Mattie G Blayney for 1 dollar. Grand Bay Land Co. sells parcels in township 7 south range 4 west to M P Barker and Phillip Hart for 1 dollar. Names added to Mobile county pension roll include John A Duff Samuel Gilmore F L Hammond H G Rogerson Spencer Adams Mary A Andrews James Ashbee Nancy Elizabeth Brooks Mattie Bailey Martha Ann Burch Ann Gambrel Mary W Gardner Mary A Kinyon Susan F McElroy Printilla Pringle Ophelia Jane Tew Florence Webb Georgia Warner. Reed Nix held on illicit distilling charge with 100 dollar bond after arrest by U S Deputy Marshal Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian H. Alther
W. H. Blayney
St. Stephens
Meridian
W. W. Blayney
Mattie G. Blayney
Co. I. Bixler
Fannie E. Whisenhant
Wilson
Grand Bay Land Co
M. P. Barker
Phillip Hart
State Board of Pension Commissioners
Price Williams
Probate
Mobile County
John A. Duff
Samuel Gilmore
F. L. Hammond
H. G. Rogerson
Spencer Adams
Mary A. Andrews
James Ashbee
Nancy Elizabeth Brooks
Mattie Bailey
Martha Ann Burch
Ann Gambrel
Mary W. Gardner
Mary A. Kinyon
Susan F. McElroy
Printilla Pri
Reed Nix
United States
Jere Austill
Federal Grand Jury
Nix
Wilcox
Deaths Births and a Lincoln-Era Hint at Votes
A list of deaths and births appears under vital statistics with names of men and women. The birth section lists numerous doubletons and couples, followed by a closing remark suggesting political appearances now matter less than genuine merit.
Noted Visitors and Carnival Crowds Fill Mobile Hotels
A crowded scene in Mobile lists visitors from Monroeville, Brewton, Winchester, Port Huron and beyond for the carnival. Guests stay at Cawthon and Battle House with many from St Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New Orleans and Montgomery. Local residents like Mr. and Mrs. Woolf consider settling here after praising the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Coxwell
D. D. Minns
M. Johnston
Monroeville
Ala
City
Cawthon
W. Mason
A. M. Dickson
T. H. Mason
Brewton
Motile
H. T. Muchlin
H. H. Muchlin
Winchester
Mobile
G. S. Broun
J. J. Haynes
Port Huron
Mich
R. L. Coxwell
State Examiner of Public Accounts
R. B.bullock
Miss Bullock
St. Louis
W. F. Glesgen
New Cree
Battle House
G. W. Turniss
Boston
Mass
J. H. Friedman
Canton, CO
L. B. Klein
C. H. Sylvester
M. B. Nicholson
J. W. Vance
D. Duffy
J. S. Fern
M. Hess
Chicago
Lil
R. H. Grab
J. B. Rockefeller
G. M Reusse
A. W. Berger
W. A. Johnston
New York City
W. C. Henderson
Chattanooga
F. A. Nolan
Cincinnati
Wesls Vy
J.G. Bedsole
M. FE. Yeatman
Selma
A. C. Theodard
Jacksonville
Fla
Mrs. T. McGowin
W. G. McGowin
Toinette
Moors
Detroit
F. C. Hecker
Century
J. M. Bullock
F. W. Duery
R. McCurdy
Flomaton
W. J. Dansley
Butler
F. J. Jordan
Chatom
D. B. Herdy
Elberta
I. F. Schwarzbroun
Jackson
F. B. Bridges
E. C. Flint
Horton
Harry Seamen
Ben Conline
H. Cooke
T. M. Jones
D. E. Hotter
Darden
T. C. Cooke
C. Robinson
Clifton Robinson
Ridley
Lawrence
Hagan
Heuback
Sam Wilkes
Nashville
Tenn
T. W. Sims
T. Lewis
J. Stuffa
F. Billups
W. Massey
B. Vett
M. Rothchild
T. B. Rithcild
A. E. Haynes
J. W. Dalton
Foster
Patten
M. D. McKnight
G. F. Jenkins
Galveston
Texas
William McDonnell
Fulton
James Mead
Savannah
J. A. Mead
Spring Hill
Ark
A. Macfarle
Hattiesburg
Miss
L. W. Morgan
Fairford
E. J. Richet
St. Paul
Minn
Ellis Donna
Klosky
S—L. W. Brannan
Salco
L. C. McCrary
Semmes
T. C. Ratcliffe
Union Springs
H. A Deer
Dauphin Island
Jim B. Rorial
Fort Morgan
J. F. Franklin
Joseph Scott
Columbus
O. Savage
J. A. Savage
W. Watson
New Orleans
W. S. Purely
Foley
W. O. Powell
R. J. Stallworth
Beatrice
A. J. Miller
Chipley
Mary BE
Creswell
Washington, D. C
Wallace Ward
W. B. Jones
Evergreen
Pensacola
Hugh Taylor
Ma M. Turner
Vinegar Bend
F. Fisher
Birmingham
C. E. Mathes Jackson
Mamie Rachel
Franklin
S. G. Darkinson
Susie Stanford
Deer Park
Co. S. Gragg
Grand Bay
O. Brown
Auburn
H. J. Coxwell
Mexico
J. S. Dees
O’gwynn
R. T. Ryals
Rosa Andrews
J. W. Woodard
Maplesville
Local Play Benefited North Side Baptist Church in Oakdale
Oakdale residents enjoyed the Friday night play Fascinating Fannie Brown at Harte Auditorium to raise funds for the North Side Baptist church. Cast included Ella Tulley Myrtle Tulley Lillie Belle Brewton Carl Brown Gaillard Cassidy and Elwyn Monroe. Mary Chapman and Dewey Ware of Birmingham planned visits, with Mardi Gras guests and updates on community members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Ala
Mary Chapman
Dewey Ware
Birmingham
Stone
Seneca Street
Fannie Brown
North Side Baptist Church
Harte Auditorium
Hen
Mr. M
Van
Seanars Seas Ri
Readers Editorials on Live Matters for The Item
Citizens are invited to send signed letters on public issues not exceeding 300 words. Do not include anonymous submissions. Enclose return stamped envelope. Avoid partisan topics such as religion and medicine. Corrections of The Item only will be printed. Recurrent contacts from the same source discouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.R. Buvinger
W. M. Clemens
Mobile
Ala
Associated Press
United Press Mobile
Associated
United Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Mobile Item
Metal
Thee Audit Bureau
S. C. Beckwith Special Agency
New York
Oc Eee Ae
Chicago
Tribune
St. Louis
Third Nationaluilding
Car Shortage Mail Letter Proposes Rail Co operation
A reader urges shippers receivers and railroads to cooperate to ease freight car shortages. Proposals include immediate release of empty cars, avoiding storage, loading at full or near capacity, and matching car size to shipments. The letter cites booster notes on a public bath house and tick eradication election in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Horoscope for March 5 1916 forecasts and warnings for the year
The March 5 1916 horoscope predicts a year of growth in religious interest and new thought healing, with Neptune and benefic aspects favoring political aspirants and mercantile sectors. It warns of railway accidents, possible public revenue fraud, internal troubles in Italy, and rising adoptions, with bright prospects for those born on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Movement endorses Hamill memorial at Auburn
Feagin and Leon C Palmer back the Hamill memorial building at Auburn in open letters to Alabama Methodists. The campaign gains support with contributions arriving before the official date and aims for speedy completion after March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Hamill
Feagin
Leon C. Palmer
Alabama Sunday School Association
Methodists of
Alabama
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Peter Thompson
Henry Alexander
Charles Lowery
John Peter Hein
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W. A. Woolf
Joseph Cross
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Sarrerpe
Booster
Chamber of Commerce
City Park
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E. Q. Norton
South
Franklin Street
Cedar Street
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Sun
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Uranus
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the Oldest Bank
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