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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
8
The fight saw Kilbane at 132 pounds press Williams with quick exchanges. Kilbane edged rounds with lefts to Williams head and sharp uppercuts, driving the bantam to clinches and ropes before Williams rallied late in the final round.
Young Ahearn of England wins the seven round decision against Jimmy Clabby of Hammond Indiana after a cautious start. The bout in Philadelphia features Ahearn improving as it progresses with sharper jabs and steadier offense while Clabby opens with a gash over Ahearn’s eye in round one.
Charlie White of Chicago and Sam Robideau of Philadelphia fought in the first round of a scheduled six round bout here last night. Robideau absorbed a sharp uppercut and was knocked down three times before his seconds stopped the fight fearing a knockout.
A Mobile Southern League practice game at Monroe Park featured two teams led by Catcher Larry Brown and Manager Schmidt. Brown’s crew won 12 to 2 with Townsend Buckley and Murphy pitching, and Odell delivering power at the plate.
March 18 report announces a new grand opera company to replace the defunct Chicago Grand Opera Company. Harold F. McCormick says enough funds are pledged to cover a deficit of 110000 for two years. Cleofonte Campinini and Bernard Ulrich will retain leadership roles in the new organization.
Advertisement announces fresh opened plant oysters and oysters frozen in loaf for 25 cents each. Also offers 20 cent dozen and 10 cent half dozen quantities. Stated at 3 5 7 North Royal Street with additional pricing for toasted varieties.
The page lists numerous ships and docks across Gulf and Turner terminals including Fort Goings, Dicta Gentheus, Henry, Banta, Reed, B. Rabel, Alex., Henderson Docks, Ollinger Bruce, Gulf Dry Docks, Turner Terminal, Spanish river, and various steamships and barges. It records destinations such as Bocas del Toro, Belize, Jamaica, Haiti, Porto Rico, and ports in Denmark and Europe, plus routes including New Orleans and the Tombigbee River.
A reader with health concerns writes of rapid aging at 38, dizziness, loss of appetite, and despair. The response advocates temperate living and recommends cadomene tablets for vitality. Other letters request weight loss guidance and stomach and liver relief with drugstore remedies.
Readers seek guidance on dandruff hair loss kidney bladder pain and cough with Dr Lewis Baker offering home remedies and tonics including balmwort, hypou-nine tablets and menthoraxene guidance for catarrh and green sickness. The column urges self-addressed stamped envelopes for consultations.
Two large fruit steamers brought about 25 000 banana bunches to L N and United Fruit docks. Colombia from Puerto Cortez delivered 14 000 bunches, and Honduran steamer Bodo arrived with 11 000. Mathilde sailed to Havana with general cargo. Van Hoegendorp and Kyleakin left within minutes, Crathens arrived from Jamaica to load cargo.
Edward Schreiner clerk for John Nielen operator of pool room at 5 South Conception street was arraigned in recorder's court and fined $50 plus costs of ninety days hard labor. An appeal bond was set at $150. Detectives Newbern and Harris arrested them Tuesday night. Nielen testified he asked the boys their ages and they claimed to be twenty one. The recorder admonished the boys for misrepresentation and warned strict enforcement for similar future offenses.
Florida declares quarantine to prevent foot and mouth disease importation. States named include Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Montana New Jersey and more. The action aims to safeguard livestock health across the state.
Pitcher James Gudger of Mobile arrives in the city to join the spring group led by manager Schmidt at Monroe Park. Hogg and his bride also reach town as Hoge's contract sits with secretary Parker. McGill remains the only Newark outfielder yet to report as the squad trains with twenty-one players on hand.
Reports from Dallas say horse racing at the Texas State Fair will be abandoned due to lack of interest. Other items note William Huey leading the world three cushion billiards with five wins, Fitzsimmons seeking a license with divorce proof, and various sports results across cities.
The boiler at the Blair Lumber Company operated Keno sawmill four miles south of Howison exploded Saturday afternoon causing extensive damage to the mill building. No workers were injured.
A testimonial from C. Webb of Glasgow praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. After using a dollar bottle and later a sixty cent size, Webb reports relief from back pain and weak kidneys, weight gain of 15 pounds, and daily driving without trouble. The stamp of authenticity is provided by notary Thos Reynolds.
Charles Frank and Robert Rogge former crew on the American ship William P. Frye sunk in the south Atlantic deny being held against their will for German military service. They appeared at Newport News customs in German army uniforms saying they are refugees and willing to serve. Rogge holds a master's certificate and faces one year of service. Frank is an able seaman with a three year term. They seek wages due from Seattle signing to the sinking date.
Cc. D. Mallory of the Steamship Line visits Mobile and is hosted by local agent B. F. DuBois. Accompanied by Mrs. Mallory, C. D. Mallory arrives from New York and will stay several days at the Battle House before returning home Friday.
Pape's Diapepsin claims quick relief from sourness gas and heartburn and promises to regulate weak stomachs. The ad touts a fifty cent case and asserts fast scientific relief, urging everyone to keep it in the home.
Exhibition games report several regional contests on March 18. Oriole defeated the Philadelphia Americans 6 to 4 in Southern Association action, with key hits by Birmingham Reed Harper and Schang. Houston bested St. Louis Americans 5 to 1 behind Napier Ware and Querry. Buffalo fed Georgia 0?0 in Athens. Chicago Americans beat Portland 5 to 1 in Modesto. Memo details incomplete but lists players Russell Mayer Fisher Bishop Carisch among others.
German officers arriving at Valparaiso say the Dresden was attacked while anchored in Cumberland bay on Juan Fernandez island. They allege British shells damaged other ships in port and a shell burst on shore killed a woman and child. Chilean cruiser Minstro Zenteno is sent to bring the Dresden crew to Valparaiso to inquire into the sinking.
An advertisement urges readers to take four ounces of Jad Salts each morning to cleanse and activate the kidneys. It claims Jad Salts neutralizes urine acids, prevents bladder disorders, and provides a pleasant effervescent drink, noting local druggists sell it widely.
A fragment mentions Dr. Kilmer and Co of ton New York offering a sample size of a product. The text hints at persuasion but remains unclear and incomplete about the purpose or outcome. Further readable details are not available to confirm specifics.
Three story brick building at No 62 Dauphin street available with improvements for a good tenant. No 6 Dauphin street is a two story brick building in good condition suitable for store or warehouse. No 211 St Michael street offers a large garage with cement floor usable as a warehouse.
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