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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1916

Page

3

Remarkable Tanlac Endorsement by Coal Miner Father of Sixteen

A Tennessee coal miner, 54, father of 16, credits Tanlac with saving his life after severe weight loss from presumed pellagra. He rose from 90 pounds to 115, regaining strength to return to work at mine No. 8 near Birmingham. He praises the medicine's fast relief and urges others to try it, while a distributor cites auto intoxication as underlying cause and touts Tanlac as remedy.

H. J.williams Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Fairfield Birmingham Tennessee Alabama Odd Fellows Tanlac la Follette Tenn G. F. Willis Tantlac Bright Caren Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corporation Dauphin

When to Take Chamberlains Tablets

Advice lists when to take Chamberlains Tablets for dullness after meals constipation bilious feelings headaches nervousness loss of appetite and torpid liver. Promotes tablets as obtainable everywhere andv.

U S Navy Official Reports Dreadnaughts Victory

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt told the House Naval Committee that dreadnoughts would win a bloodless victory in a war. He warned a twice-strong fleet could wipe out the U S, end the canal, and basin possessions, leaving the nation open to invasion. He cited Hagland tonnage growth and noted England might hesitate to attack Helgoland.

Washington Roosevelt Navy House Naval Committee Enoy United States Mr. Roosevelt Europe Panama Canal

Lawyer Mitchell May Quit The Race In Montgomery

In Montgomery on March 29 special report notes speculation that Birmingham attorney Jas A Mitchell might quit his bid for the state supreme court seat held by Chief Justice John C Anderson after contempt charges were resolved. The piece also reports a fugitive recovery, plus court martial sentences for two Birmingham soldiers for failing to attend drill.

Montgomery Supreme Court Jas. A. Mitchell Birmingham Mitchell John C. Anderson Mr. Mitchell Anderson John Jenkins Jefferson County Speigner’s Mississippi Elmore Robert L. Skaggs Battery A. Field Artillery Dan F. Cornelius State Military Department

John Paul Jones Joins United States Marine Corps

Mare Island Cal March 30 John Paul Jones has enlisted as a private in the U S Marine Corps and is attached to the local navy yard He says his link to the famed naval commander is only in purpose and patriotism He has no prior military training and will be sent to sea or to an expeditionary force after recruit drills.

Mare Island Cal United States Marine Corps John Paul Jones Brawley Jones Marine Corps

City Brevities Inquiries and incidents from Mobile area

Mr and Mrs L G Rambo of Wood Bluff Alabama visit Mobile. Dennis Maganiss at Franklin and Texas streets charged with unlawful diversion of electricity. Walter Jackson arrested for violation of prohibition law. Unknown person stole a brown mare mule at 968 Seneca street. Alfred G Stein from New York appears solo. Mrs N Rosewater and Mrs L R Feil en route to Coden Alabama. Selma to pass ordinance to do away with files and adopt Pillans plan for streets. Andrew J Carley files bankruptcy in Mobile district court liabilities 211 assets zero. L Poole from Birmingham in Mobile on official business. A genuine green rose noted at the federal building. Joseph Henry to hold clerk carrier exam in Mobile salaries 800 to 1200. Secretary E Q Norton adds gardeners total eighty with sixty five to seventy vegetables in progress.

Dennis Maganiss Franklin Texas C.K. Berge Moopile Electric Company Maganiss

Spanish War Veterans Endorse War Readiness at Mobile Meeting

At the United Spanish War Veterans Mobile Camp gathering at the YMCA hall, members endorsed National Commander Dyer’s notice to President Wilson that 1898 volunteer soldiers are ready to serve again. Resolutions on Col. James Wade Cox praised his service from private to lieutenant colonel in the First Alabama Infantry and the Second Alabama Volunteers.

Mobile Camp Y. M. B. A. Hall Dyer Wilson Sidney 8. Pugh William E. Mickle, Jr Leon Schwarz James Wade Cox Alabama Infantry Alabama Volunteers Alabama Spain

Japanese War Minister Quits Oka Ill Health

Tokyo reports Lieut General Ichinosuke Oka resigns as war minister due to ill health. He is replaced by Lieut General Kenichi Oshima, former war deputy minister. Also appears: real estate transfers and a political campaign note.

Tokio Ichinosuke Oka Ken- Ichi Oshima

U. A. Plans Grand Homecoming April 14

University of Alabama announces a comprehensive homecoming program on April 14 featuring an interclass track meet with prizes a baseball game against Georgia boxing and wrestling matches for the university championship skating contests social events and a band concert at the campus in University Alabama.

U. OF A University Ala Alabama University of Georgia

Scalp Condition Cleared by Cuticura Ointment and Soap

A reader reports a scalp plagued by scales and soreness that improved after nightly use of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. After applying the ointment and washing with the soap, the scalp became clear and hair appeared healthier. Sample Bree by Pee offers 2% p. Skin Book on request.

Southern to Move 75 000 for Confederate Veterans Reunion

Birmingham plans special Southern Railway organization to handle thousands of visitors for the United Confederate Veterans reunion May 16 17 and 18. Officials expect attendance near 75 000 and will provide temporary facilities police protection and expert staff to manage arrivals departures and return trips.

Birmingham Ala United Confederate Veterans Southern Railway Southern Athe

How to Prevent Croup

When a child is prone to croup give a light evening meal to avoid an attack. Watch for the first symptom hoarseness and administer Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears. Obtainable everywhere.

Mobile Children Celebrate Birthdays At Empire Theatre Event

The Mobile Item notes local children celebrating birthdays and invites readers to attend a birthday party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. It lists several children by name and address with birth years and ages, and asks those born on March 30 to send full details to the Daily Mobile Editor two days before their birthday.

Will L. Fairley Easton St John H. Wilson N. Jackson St Johnnie Warren Elmira Ellen Olsen Georgia Ave Cecilia L. Jones N. Julia St Mabel McCrary Fritz Schulze Elmira St Sam Schwartz Dauphin St Robert Charles Wicke Whistler George Argiro S. Conception Helen A. Watters St. Stephens Nevida Ibeen Msi

Fall reports few Carranza troops in Casas Grandes area

Senator Fall of New Mexico says only about 200 to 300 Carranza troops remain in the Casas Grandes and Galeana district of Chihuahua. He arrived from Hachita during a border auto tour and asserts Villa passed Casas Grandes in daylight with little resistance.

Douglas, Ariz Carranza Casas Grandes Galeana Chihuahua Senator Fall New Mexico Hachita N. M Villa

Alabama Banks See Deposit Increase Despite Bank Losses

In Montgomery on March 30 a financial statement by Superintendent of Banks Alex L. Walker shows state and branch banks gained $1,827,187.26 in deposits from October 19 to March 7 despite nine closures and three branch bankruptcies.

Montgomery Alex 1B. Walker

Biloxi Carnival Association Sees 200 Members Raised Funds

Biloxi Mississippi reports the carnival group now has about 200 members and roughly 300 dollars collected for a planned Mardi Gras next spring. In North and South golf, Mrs. R H Barlow of Pittsburgh retains the title by defeating Mrs. J R Price of Oakmont 2 up in the final. The Governors Trophy goes to Mrs C B Hollingsworth of Greensburg and the Secretary’s Trophy to Mrs T R Palmer of Erie.

Biloxi, Miss Biloxi Barlow Pinehurst N. C R. H. Barlow Pittsburgh J. R. Price Oakmont C. B. Holingsworth Greensburg T. R. Palmer Erie

Quadruple Probe Planned Into Wreck

Cleveland, March 30. Toll from the railroad wreck yesterday climbs as injuries rise, with at least two more fatalities anticipated. A quadruple inquiry is set by federal, state, county governments and the railroad to determine fault. Names mentioned include Towerman Hunstan and Engineer Hesg of the eastbound flyer.

Cleveland Ohio Coumty Towerman Hunstan Hesg

Willie Hill Charged in Two Home Burglary Allegations

Willie Hill, alleged note jour burglar, was charged with burglary at the home of HB C Barnes on Houston Street last week. He was arrested Wednesday morning at 4 by detectives and police officers led by Sergeant Lincoln. Hill is also wanted in connection with the burglary of H Ross Rogers at 2 LeMoyne Place.

Willie Hill HB. C. Barnes Houston Street Lincoln Hill H. Ross Rogers LeMoyne Place

Miller pleads guilty in federal court. fines set

Leo Miller pleaded guilty in the interior criminal court Wednesday to violating the prohibition law and was fined 50 dollars and costs, which he paid. J. H. McEvoy charged with the same offenses was acquitted with others reset for March and April. Barbara Simmons, Bil Hogan, Georgia Cook, Sam Bunford charged with assault and battery. George Butler gaming fined or ten days.

Leo Miller Inerior J. H. McEvoy John West Harry Barbara Simmons Bil Hogan Georgia Cook Sam Bunford iGeorge Butler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tanlag Mobile Coal Co Lever Goez Lonlvy BY Ahern Goezquick Gasoline Perk Gm Alwan Tower OF Pisa U.S. Navy Dreadnaughts Britain Mitchell May U. S. Marine Corps L. G. Rambo Woodbluff, Ala Walter Jackson Adams Street Cc. L. Strange Seneca Street Alfred G. Stein New York N. Rosewater L. R. Feil Coden, Ala Bemish Selma Schwarz Pillans Andrew J. Carley United States District Court Ervin L. Poole Railway Mail Service William Crenshaw Federal Building Owek Street Joseph Henry Civil Service Commission E. Q. Norton The Home Garden Association Dyers Action Col. Cox Mary E. Carter Florence D. Carter Jesse Carter W. A. Carter DuBroca Realty Company Fulton Street DuBroca Rosena Davis Ebeer Davis Russell Davis Edgar Cotting E. H. Schnederman August Biedermann L. B. Daniels Ozone Clifford R. Goldworthy Grand Bay Land Company Mark W. Cauble Gladys M. Cauble Clarinda A. Wagar Sims Hea Mece Fall New York Central Engineer Towerman Arthmos C. J. Gayfer & CO
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