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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1915

Page

2

Argentine President and party visit USS Moreno for naval salute

President and Secretary aboard the battleship Moreno at noon as the Argentine mission aboard Captain Gal and Rear Admiral meet the United States party. Ambassador Naon delivers a toast praising growing ties and interatl friendship between Argentina and the United States.

Secreof Aldes Moreno Kay Gal C. T. Grayson Capsin Albert G. Winterhalter D. W. Wurtsbaugh Frederico M. Jana United States

New York State to Pay 1000 a Week for Idle Training School

Albany March 29 The state authorized eleven years and has paid about 800000 dollars in grounds for the State Training for Boys facility at Yorktown Heights Westchester County It may be ready for partial occupancy and could begin operating to aid youths in the interest of reform officials said Governor Whitman’s ex auditor George A Glynn led the briefing to legislative leaders.

Albany Whitman George A. Glynn Yorktown Heights Witchester County

Alabama Guard add new unit mustered in Montgomery

The Alabama National Guard welcomes Company H of Andalusia after mustering in by Major Aislen Crenshaw. The officers named are Captain J. T. McEwen Lieutenant W. A. Jeffery and Lieutenant James F. Brawer all from Andalusia. Separate notice from Boston states the International Esperanto Congress will convene next August in San Francisco instead of Edinburgh.

Alabama Guard Montgomery Ala Alabama National Guard Secof Andalusia Aislen Crenshaw J.T. McEwen W. A. Jeffery James‘ F. Brawer Boston San Francisco Edinburgh Scotland

Remove First Signs of Old Age by Saxolite Wash

Mme Cavalieri notes sagging cheek muscles as the first sign of age and offers a tonic wash. A half pint of hazel with an ounce of Saxolite is said to improve circulation and firm tissue for wrinkle reduction. Saxolite is stated to have tonic and astringent properties for facial support.

Mme. Cavalieri Ned

New Uses for Sisal Fibre Expand From Bags to Textiles

New York report notes sisal from Mexico gains attention as jute substitute. Samples from Mexican hand looms, Worcester machines, and a New York controlled process show potential for textiles, reinforced paper, and hats. Experts cite strong fibre, waste utilization, and trade prospects with Yucatan involvement.

New York Mexico Bureau of Foreign and Oo Commerce Orcester Mass United States Yucatan Panama W. H. Underwood Gabriel Carranza Manila

Obregon Returning to Mexico City Amid Diplomatic Signals

Dispatches from Mexico City indicate General Obregon with Carranza forces may return to the capital. Zapata forces were said to be evacuating, though official state department dispatches did not confirm this. Garza, leading the government, pledged to secure food and maintain order in Mexico City.

Washington Maarch Mexico City Obergon Carranza Zapata State Department Garza

Excise Panel Grants Hotel Status For Mobile Licenses

The Mobile Excise Commission on Monday approved William E. Flynn to move his business from the southwest to the southeast corner of Conti and Water streets, branding the Southern Hotel, and allowing continued retail liquor sales in connection with the hotel. The grant is subject to the building meeting the commission’s bona fide hotel criteria.

William E. Flynn Conti and Water Streets

Postal Violator and Liquor Man Sentenced

In U S district court Judge Toulmin sentenced two prisoners found guilty at the present term. Winston Bennett received 100 dollars and four months in county jail for postal law violations. W M House, a retail liquor dealer, was fined 100 dollars and given six months in county jail.

United States District Court Toulmin Winston Bennett W. M. House

Primrose Path of Love and Fate in Social Notes

A social column reflects on youth and enduring love through rustic scenes and a shared memory. The piece juxtaposes a couple’s journey with fate and the guiding duty of life. It quotes verses by Alice E. Allen and a Schiller couplet.

Love Alice E. Allen

Searcy-Fitts wedding plans announced for Easter week

Plans for Miss Fitts and Dr. Searcy’s wedding are completed with two matrons of honor Mrs. Charles Murray Rudolph of Birmingham and Mrs. Frank Fitts of Tuscaloosa. Annalee Fitts is maid of honor. best man Dr. J A Sanford from New Orleans. ushers Frank Fitts and Dr. George Searcy. bride to be given by father William F Fitts. nuptial music by Mrs. Harry N Edins and Mrs. James Fitts Alston.

New Orleans Frank Fitts George Searcy William F. Fitts Harry N. Edins James Fitts Alston Tuscaloosa

Ragsdales Return From Honeymoon in Mobile

Dr and Mrs M C Ragsdale return from their wedding trip to Mobile where they were married last Thursday. They will reside in Bessemer with the groom's parents, Dr and Mrs M C Ragsdale Sr. The groom is a local popular figure and his bride was Miss Florence Sandford of Mobile.

M. Clay Ragsdale Mobile Bessemer Dr. Ragsdale Florence Sandford

Posse After Stroud Bank Robbers in Oklahoma Hills

A large posse from Chandler and Stroud pursued two bank robbers who hit Stroud banks Saturday, escaping with about 4500 dollars. Fugitives believed in the Osage Hills southeast of Stroud. one suspect named Nipp Vann, a cowboy and motion picture actor. Stroud posses returned reporting no chance of capture.

Chandler Okla Stroud Osage Hills

Sinking of the Falaba Confirmed Off Milford Haven

The British steamer Falaba was sunk by a German submarine off Milford Haven in South Wales. The ship, 380 feet long with 3011 tons, carried 140 passengers and 120 crew bound for West Africa. Officers said the submarine signaled thrice before firing a torpedo hit near the engine room.

London Milford Haven South Wales Dempster Line Liverpool Falaba

Rome ministers approve 3 million for unemployment relief

The council of ministers in Rome decides to allocate 3,000,000 to create jobs for the unemployed, aiming to relieve hardship and stimulate the economy. The move reflects government action to address unemployment pressures during the period.

Rome Council of Ministers

Social notes from Mobile and surrounding cities

Mrs Richard Mallett arrived to visit Mrs F E Overall for several weeks. Mrs T Long, guest of her sister Mrs 8 Funckenstein in Demopolis, has returned home. Mrs 8 B Browne and daughter Miss Ethel came back after two months mostly in Cuba. Lt and Mrs Jarmon and children left Mobile en route to Fortress Monroe and Boston Harbor to visit relatives. Dr E S Feagin to Chicago for a short visit. Mrs 8S Abernathy of Chicago visiting her mother and sister in Mobile till after Easter. Mrs Lemaiie and Miss Hilda Lemaiie returned to New Orleans after visiting Miss Ethel Kimball. Mrs W R Jordan transported to Mobile for treatment after nervous breakdown. Mrs I M Lightenstein in Mobile with her father Mr M P Levy of New York. Mrs M E H Ruffin of Mobile visiting at Mrs Michel’s in Napoleon Avenue. married name Mary Ellen Henry. Mrs C EB Owens and son from Columbus SC left for Mobile to visit grandmother Mrs C E Dillard. Mrs Annie Calmetti of Mobile spending weekend with sister Mrs H H Odom in Lipscomb.

Richard Mallett F. E T. Long Mobile Hilda Lemaiie Ethel Kimball New Orleans W. R. Jordan Lichtenstein New Orleans Times-Picayune M. E. H. Ruffin Michel Napoleon Avenue A. G. Forbes C. E. Dillard Birmingham News Annie Calmetti H. H. Odom Lipscomb Birmmingham News

Educating Cubans Into Boxing Game

Havana March 29 Boxers from across the United States gather as bouts are set nightly this week. Crowds fill streets and posters advertise cards while training camps run public exhibitions. Johnson and Willard travel roads lightened for the final days of hard training.

Havana Cuba United States Johnson Willard

Peace Movement Advocate to Speak in Mobile

Mrs. Aline Shane Devin, representative of the Panama-Pacific Peace Conference, visits Mobile to mobilize local support. She will address a public meeting at 4 PM Monday in the Harte auditorium of the Y M C A, under the Mobile Federation of Women's Clubs. A local board of women may be appointed to oversee local efforts.

Aline Shane Devin Mobile Harte Mobile Federation of Women's Clubs

Greece orders damaged ships to leave Saloniki within 24 hours

Constantinople reports Greece has ordered the damaged French and British warships to depart Saloniki within a day. The ships were towed to Malta. German lieutenant Von Schierst is said to have been deported to Cayenne for alleged pillaging. German papers warn of potential reprisal.

Berlin Constantinople Greece Saloniki Malta von Schierst Cayenne French Guiana

Gilmore Says Only Organized Ball Rep Can Reopen Peace Talks

President Gilmore states that only a full-authority representative committee from organized baseball can reopen peace negotiations with the Federal League. He returned from New York where the organization met and denied knowledge of any intermediaries seeking a peace meeting.

Chicago Federal League Gilmore New York Federals Organized Baseball

Houge Party Leaves City For Weekend Hospitality

A Seray party visited Battles to enjoy home hospitality with Miss Lee Barcley Mabel Hartwell Edna Manning Celie Webb Annie Provost Eula Walsh Willie Brown Pearla Soost and Effie Soost among others. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs F Adams. The trip was described as one of the most pleasant weekends.

Dillon Overton F. Adams Doourin

Parden Firth Wedding Quiet Ceremony in Merrill Place

Edward L. Parden of Van Ante Drug marries Laura Firth in a quiet Sunday ceremony officiated by Rev. J. E. Barnes at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The couple will reside at the bride's Merrill Place home.

Parden-Firth Edward L. Parden van Ante Drug Corporation Laura Firth J. E. Barnes Tabernacle Baptist Church Merrill Place

Community notices from Coden grower and social events

Coden community groups met at the school house and held a social at James Locke's home. The Ladies Aid Society of the Coden M E church enjoyed an afternoon sewing with a salad course. Local residents and visitors from Mobile and other places are listed among attendees and movers.

Coden Ala Coden Growers and Syeges Association James Locke Ladies’ Aid Society Coden M. E. Church Locke A. J. Hendricks Evan Davis Will Bridges Welks Miss Welks John Pritchett Ada Smith Mattie Lewis Harriett Clarke Gertrude Shepard Mildred Locke Davris Rolston’s Montgomery John Rolston Hattie Gould Schambeau W. McCreary Bolsby Mobile E. Richardson John Hale Michigan Tom Dozier Rolston's W. W. Heflin Birmingham Congressman Heflin H. H. Burns St. Louis A. J. Merryweather C. W. Fatus Chicago Kate Campbell Rolston Crutcher Rayfield

Whistler Social Roundup Notes Arrivals and Birthdays

Joseph White returned from Bay Minette to Whistler Ala. Katherine Summers visited relatives then returned to Biloxi Miss. William Bowen of Pensacola Fla visited his parents. Henry Wilson returned to Algiers La after weeks with friends. Babe Gengenbach and Jacob Hay attended court in Mobile. Estelle Bond celebrated her fifteenth birthday at Toulminville with family. L J McCarty is able to be out again.

Whistler Ala Joseph White Bay Minette Katherine Summers Biloxi Miss William Bowen Pensacola Fla Henry Wilson Algiers Babe Gengenbach Jacob Hay Mobile Estelle Bond Toulminville L. J. McCarty

City Briefs: Fire Damages Home. Divorces and Notary News

The D O Smith residence at 312 North Joachim street suffered minor fire damage Sunday at 7 40. Ingram of 250 Adams street was sent to the city hospital Monday for fever after Dr C Harris flagged need for care. W P Roberts appointed notary by Gov Charlies Henderson filed bond in probate court. Edith Leys filed for divorce from John Leys on ground of abandonment. attorney W A Foster represents her. Deputy A A Williams of Evergreen, Conecuh county, left city with Dug Pleasants in custody, authorities report.

D. O. Smith North Joachim Street Sparks Ingram Adams Street C. Harris W. P. Roberts Charlies Henderson Edith Leys Chancery Court John Leys W. A. Foster Bay Minette A. A. Williams Evergreen Conecuh County Dug Pleasants

Toulmin Merchant Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Toulmin judge A McVay of McVay Clarke county filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy listing liabilities of 1902 dollars and assets of 2747 dollars of which 2000 is exempt. The petitioner was adjudicated a bankrupt and the case referred to Referee Ervin.

United States District Court Toulmin A. McVay McVay Clarke County Ervin

Birthday Party Invitation For Mobile Children

The Mobile Item invites local children born on March 29 1903 to entertain five friends at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Names and addresses listed for Phillip Lavallet Elizabeth Pistole Ethel Fritz Ellen Olsen Nancy Hahn Herman Chandler Carl Simpson Fritz Schulze. Children must send full names addresses and birthdates to the Children’s Editor at least two days before their birthday.

Phillip A. Lavallet Elizabeth Pistole N. Hamilton Ethel Fritz S. Reed Avenue Ellen Olsen Georgia Ave Nancy Hahn Madison St Herman Chandler Prichard Carl Simpson Charleston St Fritz: Schulze Elmira St the Item Empire Theatre

Paul Sails Sisal Cargo to Progreso Harbor Arrival

The five masted schooner Paul with sisal cargo docked at pier 8 after arrival in Mobile tow by the tug Independent. The ship will load flour and grain for Progreso this week. The Independent also towed the schooner C. W. Mills from the bar.

James W. Paul, Jr Independent Plier 8 Paul Here Progreso Carranza Progre

Passover Services Planned at the Temple

A Passover observance will be held at 6 36 Monday evening and 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Jewish Temple. Rabbi Alfred Lee will officiate at both services. Public is cordially invited.

Alfred Lee

Funeral for Mrs Annie B Rodiger Held Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs Annie B Rodiger were held Sunday afternoon at 3 from her home at 319 North Dearborn Street and at 3:30 from the German Latin Church led by Rev H M Hennig. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers P J Doyle Joe Bohn A Forman A Roh T T Palmer Joe Engels Charles Lagman Henry Gonzales honorary Alex Scheimann and A Konstanzer.

A. B. Rodiger Annie B. Rodiger Orth Dearborn Street H. M. Hennig Magnolia Cemetery P. J. Doyle Joe Bohn A. Forman

Burial of Edward McGrath in Catholic rites

The funeral for Edward McGrath, a well known city resident, was held Monday morning at 8:30 from the family home on Dauphin street and at 9 from St Josephs Catholic Church with a requiem mass officiated by Rev Father Salentin. Interment was at the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers Joseph Ryan John McPhillips W L Killion Robert M Weinacker John F Jossen T T Palmer Joseph A Hynde and Charlies Wagner.

Edward McGrath Robert M. Weinacker John F. Jossen T. T. Palmer Joseph A. Hynde Charlies Wagner

Ackerman Death Reaches Ackerman Family in Mobile

William W. Ackerman aged 94 died Sunday at his Lowell Indiana home after long illness. A Mexican War veteran born February 24 1827 in Michigan he left a wife three sons four daughters a stepson twenty six grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Mrs 8 8 Brandon of Mobile is among relatives and expected home soon.

William W. Ackerman Brandon Mobile Lowell Ind Mr. Ackerman Michigan

Infant Dulaney Dies After Illness at Home

Buford Finch, the 9-month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Dulaney, died Sunday at 1 30 am at the family home 410 1 2 Marine Street after a ten day illness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with interment in Mount Zion Cemetery at Mertz Station.

Buford Finch William H. Dulaney Marine, Street Mount Zion Cemetery Mertz Station

Mrs Hanna M Holles Dies In Alabama

News from Mobile reports the death of Mrs Hanna M Holles in Robertsdale Alabama a long time resident. She is survived by numerous relatives in Robertsdale.

H. M. Hoiles Mobile Robertsdale Ala Hanna M. Holles

Drugist George W. Bradley Dies of Heart Trouble

George W. Bradley a druggist living at 52 South Conception street collapsed near his home Sunday night about 11 05 after crossing Conti street. Attorney E J Grove witnessed the fall and summoned a physician who declared him dead. Acting Coroner G J Flournoy viewed the body and it was released to relatives. Bradley was related to Bert Fox of Fire Company No 5 and left a sister Mrs Norris and other relatives.

George W. Bradley Conception Street Bradley Conti Street E. J. Grove Grove G. J. Flournoy Bert Fox Fire Company No. 5 Norris

Mrs Frances B Black Dies at 18 North Lafayette

Mrs Frances B Black widow of the late Captain Andrew Black died Sunday night at 10 at the family home 18 North Lafayette street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at St Marys Catholic church. She had lived in the city for years and is survived by several relatives including Mrs John F Powers and Miss Estelle Black.

Frances B. Black Andrew Black North Lafayette Street St. Mary’s Catholic Church Black John F. Powers Estelle Black

Women in Vienna Offer Aid and Dr Pierce Prescription

March 29 Vienna reports women aid in war effort and home front care. Ad highlights Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming to restore regularity relieve inflammation and cure women’s ailments using herbal ingredients.

Vienna Austria Francige England Germany America Dr. Pierce Pierce

Dr Hawes Praises Prayer Theme at Government Street Church

Dr Hawes preached on Encouragements to Pray at 11 a m Monday at Government Street Presbyterian Church. He urged prayer as essential as breathing, citing Christ as a model and noting prayer as the Christian's vital breath. The sermon emphasized trust in God and communion in prayer. The Lério Turpentine Cup Co through attorney Francis J Inge filed suit against Pace & Co for 13950 owed by account from May 1913.

T. M. Hawes Government Street Presbyterian Church Dr. Hawes Christ Jesus Russia Germany Lério Turpentine Cup Company Francis J. Inge Law and Equity Pace & Co

Vitalitas hailed in demonstrations across cities

Modern miracles daily reported as Vitalitas, the earth fluid, gains rapid popularity. Houston labs, the only place where it is extracted, rush to meet demand while inquiries pour in from patients seeking relief. The ad claims it aids digestion and internal organs with no harmful side effects and asks readers to investigate at Sutton's Drug Store.

Houston Texas Vitalitas Nature Sutton’s

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