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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1916

Page

6

Tourists Club of Mobile Proposed by Local Groups

A central committee of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Mobile Rotary Club plans launching the Tourists' Club of Mobile to welcome travelers with outdoor recreation options. A meeting at the Cawthon hotel will set membership, publish a Guide to Mobile, and coordinate golf, fishing, hunting and sightseeing routes across Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Tourists’ Club of Mobile Mobile Chamber of Mobile Rotary Club South Ways and Means The Chamber of Commerce J. D. Andrews Ways and Means Committee Chain of Commerce H. C. Geron Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club Country Club Theodore

Flying Cavalry of Col. Dodd Reaches Casas Grandes

The column advances in three formations toward Casas Grandes while scouting for Villa. Communication issues plague field wireless as Pershing and Dodd’s forces move between the bar and Colonia Dublan. Carranza confirms Mexican peace in northern Chihuahua and warns against sharing troop movements. General Miles calls Dodd’s operation a wonderful feat and urges patience as the column nears Galeana.

Col. Dodd Casas Grandes Villa Mexico Pershing Hussae Ae Coumbus Dodd Barr Colonia Dublan Julio Sanford Carranza Ascension el Paso Pormsinga Coun Sco Sanford Garcia Chihuahua Gavira Juarez Sta Columbus Miles Washington Nelson A. Miles Geronimo Army General Staff Galeana Miles

Miles Describes Villa Hunt In Difficult Campaign

General Miles says U S forces hunt Villa through harsh terrain and that victory may come in days rather than months. He notes Mexican support against Villa and calls the pursuit remarkable with marches of thirty miles a day for multiple days as troops advance toward Galeana.

Villa Miles Siberia General Miles Asia Alps Dodd United Press Galeana

Fairhope Opens New Nine Hole Golf Course

Fairhope unveiled a new nine hole golf links on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. G. R. Hennig praised its location while Chicago golf expert Mr. Fobargue of the Skokie club Glencoe Illinois oversaw the first trial rounds and expressed satisfaction with the course.

Fairhope G. R. Hennig Mobile Fobargue Chicago Skokie Club Glencoe Ill Bargue

Pirates Narrow Loss to Giants in Galveston Tilt

The Galveston Pirates held the New York Giants to 4 to 3 in a midweek game at Galveston. Schmidt and Barfoot starred with the bat while Kelley’s fielding was highlighted. Scoring relied on late and early innings with Schupp, Schauer and Devin on the mound for New York and Schmidt, Barfoot and Scott for Galveston.

Giants Galveston Tex Galveston Pirates New York Giants Schmidt Barfoot Kelley R. H. EB New York Schupp Schauer Devin Scott

Browns Triumph Over Denison In Ten Inning Exhibition

In Dennison Texas on March 18 the St. Louis Browns defeated the locals 14 to 13 in ten innings. The Browns posted 14 runs on 13 hits with 4 errors while Denison had 13 runs on 20 hits with 4 errors.

Dennison Tex St. Louis Browns R. H. E. St. Louis

Illiteracy Campaign Launches in Mobile on April First

Alabama Illiteracy Commission mobilizes volunteers to teach adults, detailing a Mobile campaign with 300 teachers already active. The effort seeks funds for literature, stamps, administration, and a low-cost adult literacy textbook to reach nationwide aims.

Coliseum Roller Rink Opens Soon in Mobile

The Coliseum Roller Rink, moved from Havana Cuba, will open within days at the Y M C A athletic field Mobile. Owned by Mr Barnes of Richardson Ball Bearing Skate Co Chicago the rink promises 800 skaters capacity with tables and drinks and will be operated as a high class venue with strict order.

Coliseum Mobile Havana Cuba Barnes Richardson Ball Bearing Skate Co Chicago Alex Handcock Harbin & Handcock Government Street Adv

Campaign for Illiteracy Removal in Mobile Urges Public Support

An Alabama Illiteracy Commission appeal explains state literacy efforts funded by private citizens. It calls Mobile residents to donate to a campaign led by chair William D. Jelks and local educators, aiming to raise money for statewide outreach and a Mobile Illiteracy Day on April 1.

Alabama Patton Mobile Mra Nigon Huntsville Bufaula Anniston Gadsden Tethers Ter Alabamacracy Commission J. Bdy Aried Associates Iit Oo Han Olprand Alabama Tliteracy Commission Willia D. Jelks

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