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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
2
Senator Simmons denounces the ship bill defeat as paralysis of ocean traffic harming American business and citizens. He warns postwar rivals will dominate trade while the United States remains dependent on foreign transportation and stored goods line docks nationwide.
Twenty eight Democratic and Progressive Terre Haute politicians faced a federal trial in Indianapolis charged with conspiring to corrupt Terre Haute elections last November. Defendants include mayor Don M. Roberts and Vigo county officials. Jury selection anticipated slow. evidence likely after Tuesday. The indictments stem from a federal grand jury probe begun November 18, with 126 named, 116 arrested, 88 pled guilty and 28 not guilty.
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners voted to drop weekly meetings, scheduling sessions for the second and third Monday of each month. They approved warrants for Mayor Harry Pillans and Clerk E.H. Hendryx, disallowed Linch’s $5,608.79 claim for Spring Hill avenue work, and granted relief for drainage on Fulton road and Canal street.
A traffic ordinance charge against Joe McGowin Jr for passing street cars while passengers exit was filed Sunday. he surrendered and will answer in recorder's court. The Toulmin case docket in federal court opened with hearings set. several lawyers attended. Officials including Colonel P W Maer and H H Bolton traveled for official business or health recuperation, while others like W F Owen and J C Potter returned from trips. Corporal Black departed for Andalusia on an army recruiting canvass. James Freeman left Birmingham after city business.
Special to The Item. Baldwin County Citrus Growers' Association met at the Plantation hotel Robertsdale to prepare for the fruit season. They endorsed the horticultural bill sections on compulsory spraying and stressed timely spraying to prevent rust and disease. They planned best grading apparatus for packing houses, aiming for a uniform, first class pack. About fifteen carloads to be shipped. government experts attended and diversifications discussed. eradication of the tick was a major concern.
In city court on Monday jurors were drawn for the week of March 15. The roster includes M. W. Barrett T. J. Lightner A. B. Carlisle J. Morrisette G. O. Cochran W. H. Davis John W. Kane G. H. Strange A. Bloch P. Craughton J. A. Scott G. Strachan A. Hancock G. B. Stevens C. M. Dunn W. J. Kern J. D. Tanner H. B. Courtright H. Turner F. E. Davis W. Allen S. C. Sims M. M. Tillman A. Johnson R. D. Walker R. A. Sands A. C Tonsmeire G. V. Rose P. B. Ford W. D. Hamilton W. H. Duffee J. Reiss I. March D. Van Antwerp A. ey oe R. Tapia H. B. Pollard L. P. Curtis M. B. Crane J. G. Levy
Paris reports recount a brutal clash where German troops breached French lines at Notre Dame Lorette. Despite heavy losses on both sides, French forces lampooned by dawn regained the third line and captured 150 prisoners, with German casualties around 3,000.
Isaac W. Hill, USDA demonstration club manager for fifteen Southern states, met with George A. Maloney and campaign managers in Mobile and Atmore. He praised the diversified farm campaign and noted a Magnolia Farm dinner with cornbread, butter, peas, potatoes, hogs head cheese, and more. Meetings will continue with demonstration agents from southern Alabama and other counties through Tuesday and Wednesday.
Walcott reports February census at Boys' Detention Home shows twenty boys in care. One runaway returned to Montgomery, one placed in a home, four dismissed, two placed in positions, and another runaway recaptured. He cites increased truancy and idle groups driving petty theft after dark and in daytime. Health generally good with two cases of pink eye.
Night Sergeant Lincoln and Officers O Shaughnessy and Arbo arrested George Washington in Plateau for the shooting of Grady Anderson, night watchman at the Lucas E Moore Stave plant on Three Mile creek and Telegraph road. A pistol found with Washington is held as evidence. Anderson suffered a bullet wound to the left cheek and lost two teeth.
Visitors from Fairhope arrived in the city by the bay steamer Apollo on Monday. The passenger list includes E. B. Gaston Mrs Galbraith Henry Bishop J W Wood J W Overton Ralph Mershon Fred Sweet and son Mrs and Mrs Roy Houser Mrs R Roley F C Smith and daughter Mrs Creidler and daughter George Hanson H Howell E D Overton W H Hor
Boston reformer Daniel A. Poling and Dr Charles M Sheldon headlined the temperance program at the First Baptist church with speeches denouncing alcohol revenue and urging nationwide prohibition. The event featured the Flying Squadron of America and drew a large, standing audience.
London March 8 A Lloyds dispatch says the American steamer Pacific which sailed from Falmouth last Friday and was feared for not reporting arrival at Rotterdam has arrived Saturday at Maasluis Netherlands Detained at Falmouth the Pacific from Galveston February 7 by way of Norfolk February 15 was detained for several days at Falmouth upon arrival There she received clearance papers Friday and left for Rotterdam.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Thursday March 4.
An old advertisement claims Dr King's New Discovery soothes a child's cough and purifies the airways with healing balsams. It promises quick relief from cold and lingering coughs for any age, urging parents to buy through local druggists.
Judge Miller of the Birmingham city court ruled that the new antiadvertising law banning liquor ads cannot be enforced until July 1 when statewide prohibition takes effect. The decree dissolves a temporary injunction against a local news dealer and notes appeals will be pursued.
Shippers forecast protects against 24 degrees for 36 hour shipments north and 34 degrees east and west. The Black Warrior and upper Tombigbee will fall. lower Tombigbee will rise in two days. A high barometer area brings cold fair weather moving southeast, with subzero temps to Nebraska and freezing north Texas. A low barometer area offshore has rain east of the Mississippi and strong coastal winds. Albert Ashenberger, Local Forecaster Weather Bureau.
Funeral services for Mrs. E M Lewin were held Sunday at 3 PM from the family home 26 Ethridge Street and at 3 30 PM from Dauphin Way Baptist Church with Rev J W Phillips officiating. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers included E Grumley R L Howell D Kilborn Charles Kilborn A Armstrong and J C O Connell. The second obituary notes Joseph A Long age 63 a former Pennsylvania resident who died at a Mobile infirmary after an operation. He farmed near Venetia Station and is survived by a wife and two children. Roche Burke handled remains and arranged for interment at Venetia.
Mrs Martha F Snow wife of F M Snow died after a brief illness at her home 111 Marine street at 10 20 Sunday. Native of Mississippi she lived in Wilmer 42 years and is survived by her husband three daughters Lillie Williams Pearl Carr and Mary Pierce two sons Dan Snow and William Snow and other relatives. Remains sent to Wilmer Alabama for interment Tuesday at 11 in Wilmer cemetery.
The fire on the French steamer La Touraine is nearly out and the ship moves toward Havre at 14 knots with a cruiser escort, wireless telegram reports indicate.
Montgomery March 8. Three witnesses testified in the morning session of the legislative investigation committee. J A Wade commissioner of agriculture, W F Herbert clerk of the house, and Dr. Thomas M Owen director of archives and history corroborated portions of Seymour testimony about discrepancies in C H Billingsley former pure food and drug clerk. Wade described department needs and clerical issues, while Owen said the department cash book was turned over and is in archives. James H Nunellee will be examined this afternoon.
Montgomery March 8. Governor Henderson announced the appointment of J. H. Craig of Jasper as examiner of public accounts. Craig assumed duties today and will examine the books of C. H. Billingsley former pure food and drug clerk.
Washington reports a U S firm clarifies impending policy on cotton shipments to Europe. No confiscation of in transit cargoes under the order in council. Three rules: contracts made before March 2 sail by March 31. insured contracts before March 2 sail by March 16. all shipments require pre sailing declarations with consular certificates. Cargoes to enemy ports barred.
Chairman Joseph Richardson of the Southeastern Passenger Tariff Association says a bulletin with reunion travel rates for the United Confederate Veterans event in Richmond Virginia on June 13 will be issued. Rates approximate 1 cent per mile each way plus 25 cents with sales from May 29 to June 2 and a June 10 limit, extension possible to June 30 for 50 cents. Additional side trip schedules out of Richmond are expected.
An advertisement promises relief for biliousness and constipation. It touts Cascarets as a gentle, thorough digestive cleanser to regulate bowels, renew head clarity, and improve mood and energy, claiming a 10 cent box keeps you feeling cheerful for months.
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