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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1915

Page

3

German Consul Arrest Protested by Embassy

The German embassy protested to the state department over the arrest warrant for Consul Muller and aide B M Schultz in Seattle. It argued the action violated the German US consular treaty, citing inviolability of consular premises and archives and immunity from arrest except for crime. Embassy officials defended Muller's innocence and said they would aid immediate investigation.

Ashington State Department Wamuller B. M. Schultz Seattle Wash Germany United States Muller

Fiery Red Skin Relief For Child From Cuticura

A North Carolina mother reports four months of fiery red skin on her child’s face and limbs improving after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes marked improvement after samples, with the face returning to normal in a month. Free skin book and samples offered by mail.

T. S. Denton Cuticura Dept. T. Boston

Regulation of fisheries by federal control urged at New Orleans meeting

John Craft of Mobile urged federal oversight of shellfish and sea farming at the New Orleans convention, arguing that state efforts are hampered by politics and that federal regulation would boost conservation, development, and prices. He warned Alabama against repealing protections and called for national authority to manage marine food resources for the public good.

John Craft Mobile Alabama Oyster Commission National Association of Shellfish Commissioners New Orleans Craft Boston Atlantic City Danner Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Agriculture Federal Department U. S South Federal Bureau of Fisheries Institution Ral Bureau of Agriculture Federal Treasury State Agricultural Department Federal Bureau of Agriculture National Bureau of Fisheries Union Alabama State General Assembly Mississippi Ouisiana Federal Bureau of Fisheries Commission

Cuba May Be Asked to Put Rice on Free List

Senator Shepard of Texas said a proposal to ask Cuba to place rice on the free list will be laid before the state department soon. He argued it would save the rice industry and stabilize a staple diet while aiding Cuba by lowering food costs.

Cuba Washington State Department Shepard Texas

Cow Ride Thieves of Flomaton Held

Ben Sherman and George Taylor Negroes were held to the city court on grand larceny charges for stealing four cow hides from W. H. Mervin at Flomaton Alabama and bringing them to the city. Bond set at 6500. they were sent to county jail. Several others were fined or jailed for various offenses.

Ben Sherman George Taylor Henry Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court W. H. Mervin Flomaton Ala E. L. Murphy John Finley Gilbert Brown Ralph Donoho George Price Charles Lewis Cliff Williams Eric Feaster Julia Williams William Motley Rosa Borden Catherine King

Mobile merchant files bankruptcy petition in federal court

W. B. McAtee of Mobile filed for bankruptcy in the United States district court under Judge Toulmin on Thursday. He lists liabilities of 33 058.50 with assets of 15 700, of which 000 is claimed as exempt. The petitioner was adjudicated bankrupt and referred to Referee Ervin.

United States District Court Toulmin W. B. McAtee Mobile Ervin

Powder Company Service Sought in Mobile Case

Toulmin judge grants service of process for E L Dako powder company case. Sheriff of Mobile County to effect service on the defendant after noting qualified process rules.

Service OF Process Powder Company United States District Court Toulmin George Dascee Re. E. L Dako Uaz Powder Company Mobile County

Dedicating New Elomaton Church at Flomaton Ala

The new Catholic church at Flomaton under St. Francis de Sales will be dedicated by Bishop Allen on Sunday March 21. Rev James T Coen leaves Anniston for Bayou la Barre to replace Rev Emmet Kennedy, who becomes pastor of St Catherine of Siena Crichton.

Flomaton Ala Bishop Allen St. Francis de Sales James T. Coen Anniston Bayou la Barre Emmet Kennedy Father Kennedy St. Catherine of Sienna Crichton Father Coen Thos, Earley St. Vincent's Church Mobile Thomas Lanahan Birmingham D. Brady Joseph Malone Father Lanahan St. Paul's Church Finnerty Clarke Pensacola Church of the Sacred Heart

Laura C A Wreck Off Cuba Near Cape San Antonio

The three masted British schooner Laura C lies ashore near Cape San Antonio on the western tip of Cuba and probably will be lost. Crew saved. Vessel 249 tons, owned by Lemuel Creaser of Nova Scotia bound Philadelphia from St Andrews with cocoa nuts. Creaser famed for tough luck with plain rigged ships in the Gulf.

New Orleans Laura C Cape San Antonio Cuba Tropical Radio Company Lemuel Creaser Nova Scotia Philadelphia St. Andrews

Scots Rite Masons in Mobile hold 24th reunion

At the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons reunion in Mobile the Cathedral has hosted a large turnout since Monday. Candidates from out of town proceed through degrees with 33 at fourteenth, 25 at eighteenth, 20 at thirtieth, and about 35 for the thirty second. The thirtieth degree ran Thursday 1 to 6 pm. Friday will confer the thirty first and thirty second degrees and close in the afternoon.

Valley of Mobile

Britisher Leaves Mobile for War

Richard Gibson a Mobile Pulley & Machine Works staff member left Wednesday to enlist as a volunteer in the war. He will join a Scotch artillery regiment and expects active service shortly after departure. His colleagues and many friends sent good wishes as he began his service.

Richard Gibson Mobile Pulley & Machine Works Gibson Scotch Artillery

Convictions in Local Felony Cases Hit City Court

William Smith was convicted for burglary at Emma Williams’s home on 152 Moulton street and theft of a revolver. Floyd Ferguson pleaded guilty to assault and battery while Henry White alias Lynch was convicted of the same offense. Clara Williams was found guilty of assault to murder and faces additional grand larceny charges. the trio were accused of nearly killing Robert Fitter and the woman faced a $40 theft allegation.

William Smith Emma Williams Moulton Street Floyd Ferguson Henry White Lynch Clara Williams Noile Robert Fitter

Southern Druggists Meet Here in April

The annual convention of the Southern Druggists Association will be held in this city on April 8 and 9 at the Battle House. A luncheon is planned at 1 p.m. on the first day and a banquet at 8 p.m. that night. On the second afternoon delegates and visitors will enjoy a river front ride. the party will number about 75 people.

The Southern Druggists Association Battle House River Front

Eighth Band Departs After St Patrick's Day Visit

Thirty members of the Eighth Band Coast Artillery Service left Mobile for Fort Barrancas Florida after a stay as guests of Mobile Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians. They praised the attentions and courtesies received during their visit.

United States Coast Artillery Service Mobile Division No. 1 Order of Hibernians Fort Barrancas Fla Mobile

Tar fire on Dauphin roof draws crowd with no damage

The fire department was summoned to the south side of Dauphin second west of Joachim at 11 AM Thursday. A tar bucket ignited on a roof caused thick smoke. the box was pulled but no action taken and no property damage occurred.

Dauphin Joachim Street Jackson Streets

Under the Presidency of Senator Ray Cardosa

Under Senator Ray Cardosa's leadership, a member of The legislative body guides policy and committee work amid shifting political dynamics and party collaboration.

Ray Cardosa

Rotary Meeting Discusses Casualty Insurance and Rotary Philosophy

The Mobile Rotary Club held its weekly meeting at the Cawthon Thursday afternoon. Beverly Wilson of W. E. P. Wilson & Son spoke on Casualty Insurance while Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Eaton, pastor of St. Mary's church, spoke on The Philosophy of Rotary. Both speakers were entertaining throughout.

Rotary Casualty Insurance Mobile Rotary Club Cawthon Beverly Wilson W. E. P. Wilson & Son Thomas J. Eaton St. Mary’s Church

Mallory Speaks On Mallory Steamship Efforts In Mobile

Special Rotarian meeting featured C. D. Mallory, president of the Mallory Steamship Line, introduced by B. F. DuBois. Mallory outlined the company’s work to bolster Mobile as a port and its role in regional development.

C. D. Mallory Mallory Steamship Line B. F. DuBois Mr. Mallory Mallory Steamship Company Mobile

Serbia and Austria Agree on Exchange of Internee Women and Men

After extended talks Serbia and Austria reach a deal to exchange internees, allowing release of women regardless of age alongside boys under 18 and men over 50, signaling a broad prisoner swap.

Serbia Austria

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