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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1915
Page
8
Census Bureau data show exports exceeding two hundred thousand bales beyond the prior year driven by six month totals reaching 2,500,000 bales, while January cotton used dropped to 168,877 bales exclusive of linters. Inventory and spindle counts changed across manufacturing and warehousing, with mixed shifts in independent warehouses and on hand totals.
New Orleans headline reports lightweight contenders Joe Mandot of New Orleans and Johnnie Dundee of New York drawing after twenty fast rounds. Mandot used a strong finish in the later rounds, while Dundee held the early lead with speed and aggression. The bout ended with a draw this afternoon after a lengthy and closely contested affair.
Coroner Dunn probes Frederic Mors statement signed with the Odd Fellows Home official att deat superintendent. The December 8 1914 note claims Mors stories about inmate deaths were fabrications and mentions arsenic from the pharmacy.
Thieves broke into the American Laundry at the southeast corner of St. Louis and Franklin streets in Mobile and stole $200 in cash receipts from Saturday night. The safe’s steel combination was cut and bolts pried by crowbar. Police were alerted but have not caught the suspects, with similar weekend burglaries blamed on the same men.
Telegram from Turin dated Feb 11 reports Piedmont region recording unprecedented snowfall this winter. In the Alps lines are down and telephones are unusable due to deep snow. At St Bernard Hospice the snow depth exceeds 25 feet.
Ottawa officials dismissed reports of an aerial raid over Brockville and Ottawa after an all night watch. Police denied sightings near Ogdensburg and noting actions including extinguishing lights at the governor general’s residence and mint, while guards prepared on Parliament Hill.
The Item lists numerous carnival guests at Windsor Klosky's St. Andrew Bienville and Battle House hotels. Names include W. L. White Layette Ala W A Haley Farns dale Ala, J W Holt Birmingham AL, Oscar L Gmy Butler and the Alabama delegation. Major Richard R. Sanders of Woodland Mills Tenn and many others registered at Battle House and Cawthon Hotel during the festal season.
An old advice note urges Sloan's Liniment to soothe neuralgia by applying it over the painful area without rubbing. It claims quick nerve penetration and inflammation relief, offered at 25 cents with a money back guarantee for unsatisfied users.
Warning to all operators of cars and vehicles not to cross parade routes and to refrain from stopping or operating on the street during the parade and for five minutes before and after it. Officials emphasize safety and orderly conduct amid the event.
Washington report on Representative Bryan introducing a constitutional amendment plan. It proposes bypassing two thirds thresholds, enabling a simple majority in Congress to propose amendments and two thirds to ratify. A new voter driven path would hold conventions every twenty years with later presidential vote on convention recommendations.
Paris reports Maurice Bernhardt, son of Sarah Bernhardt, said the operation her mother was to have on Saturday has been postponed a week and her condition is excellent. Earlier dispatches claimed amputation and referenced knee trouble from stage kneeling.
In Montreal Eddie Clouette of the Richmond Amateur Athletic Association Snowshoe Club ran a mile on snowshoes in 5 minutes 39 seconds, breaking the previous mark by 1.34 seconds.
An old ad lists Charlies Schimpf Restaurant at 3-5-7 North Royal offering 7 fresh oyster varieties. It notes pricing like a dozen for 250, half dozen for 15c, toasted bread 5c, and raw oysters at Star Road.
Lumber laden for Havana Cuba in tow of the tug Mary Wittich the American schooner C W Mills owned by Captain J G Murphy of Mobile and commanded by Captain Edgar Godfrey of the ill fated Cecil F returned to the harbor Sunday morning for repairs after severe damage when driven hard against beacons in the lower bay Saturday night. Dense mist hindered sight of the regular channel according to the captains of the tug and schooner and the pilot Captain Tom Cook.
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the petition of Arkansas yellow pine producers seeking a division of the Southwestern territory for lower blanket rates. The proposal would have given the area north of the Louisiana Arkansas line lower rates to Kansas City St. Louis and other gateways. Commissioners Harlan and Meyer dissented.
London reports that English women aid wounded soldiers and fund war relief while suffragists gain quiet government support as militants focus on assisting troops. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription touted for American women’s health, with claims of curing backache nervousness and other symptoms.
New connections announced link Meridian Tuscaloosa and East with Calvert York and Intermediate Stations. Direct routes also extend to Birmingham improving regional travel options and reducing transfers for passengers.
An athletic event in Mobile features 78 entrants from New Orleans YMCAs Alabama University Spring Hill Barton Mobile M C A and other clubs. The four mile course runs from the Y M C A Government and Conception to Chatham then back to the Y M C A with a 3 15 pm start. Winners will be crowned at the Elks Club porch with prizes presented by the king and queen. Officials must report by 2 30 pm and contestants by 2 45 pm to ensure a 45 minute carnival segment.
Medical experts say diphtheria germs hidden in the walls of Raymond Miller’s house in Pa revived after damp weather and caused the deaths of three Miller children. The family had suffered diphtheria outbreaks fifty years prior. Miller had scraped walls before papering, releasing dormant germs.
A New York committee report says commercialized vice is rapidly being driven out of the metropolitan area and disreputable resorts have nearly vanished in ten years. The panel notes police and courts will soon control remnants, and stores are not recruiting grounds for vice agents after six months of undercover work.
Officials of railroads west of the Missouri argued for higher freight rates at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing opened in Chicago before W M Daniels. The session runs until March 8 with testimony from carriers and shippers possible.
An advertisement promotes Casca rets Candy Cathartic as a gentle harmless laxative for children and adults. It claims that it cleanses the bowels, sweetens the stomach, and quickly helps a bad cold, with full directions in each package for all ages. Mothers are advised to feel at ease giving this remedy to children.
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