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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
1
Peking reports the Far East situation growing more serious amid Japan China talks. Yuan Shi Kai and Lu Cheng Hsiang meet as Hioki hardens stance. Talks on Manchuria and Mongolia proceed with partial acceptances and potential ultimatums loom.
The emperor Hag ordered an extraordinary session of the diet beginning May 17 for a three week duration. The move signals urgent legislative action and aims to address pressing state affairs.
London dispatch reports the Ellerman line steamer Flaminian of 2218 gross tons alledgedly torpedoed by German submarine U-28 off the Scilly Isles on March 29 after sighting U-28 at 1 15 pm. The crew were rescued as the ship sank following three gun salvos ten shots and a final torpedo.
New York March 31 All records for stock exchange activity since last July’s demoralized market were broken today. In two hours 160000 shares traded with afternoon activity slipping. Many trades centered in special stocks, especially automobile issues and other war contract beneficiaries, gaining 3 to 5 points. United States remained the sole major speculative favorite.
A Paris ministry of marine statement indicates a German submarine may have been sunk by a French light cruiser near Dieppe. The cruiser chased, forced a dive, fired at the periscope area, and oil appeared where seen last. Crown of Castile Sunk off Scilly Islands after trans Atlantic voyage from St John New Brunswick.
A 10 000 strong Tochi tribal rising near Miranshah post was repulsed by government troops led by Brigadier General Cane at dawn on the 26th. The clash left 200 tribesmen killed and 300 wounded, according to an official statement issued in Simla.
Libau reports from Reuters that two German naval bombardments killed three people and wounded seven. Fifteen houses were damaged and telegraph wires wrecked. the steamer Baltica in port also sustained damage.
Dispatches to Swiss news agencies report that on March 28 a column of 4,000 Austrians was annihilated in less than an hour in Bereg province six miles north of Vereczke. Total Austrian losses in the Ligutta valley and Bereg are estimated at 18,000. Troops in the territory are described as demoralized by the heavy casualties.
Vienna reports a brief halt in fighting at Dukla pass lasted only 24 hours before Russians brought fresh reserves. Battles in the Ondava Laborc valleys and Carpathians continue with heavy rain. Austrians reportedly win in Bukowinameertey as Russian forces fail to reach their objective.
London dispatch reports strategic debates over Russia's potential to halt the invader in the Carpathians, with experts arguing a bold push could spark Balkan action. Fog halts a Bosphorus assault while Germany shifts focus near Verdun, and labor unrest compounds domestic strain in England amid wartime pressures.
The Alabama Judiciary Committee arrived in Mobile from Montgomery to investigate court conditions and collect reform suggestions. They held an executive session in Chancery Court and will meet in the city through Thursday. Witnesses included Circuit Court officials and local attorneys as the panel reviews court operations and fees.
Persistent reports say Field Marshal von der Goltz once military ruler in occupied Belgium has gone back to Berlin after failing to keep the Young Turks pro German. He left Constantinople days ago and moves remain secret amid Turkish antipathy to German officials since Przemysl fell.
Long Branch New Jersey reports the summer home White Hall of former Senator Simon Guggenheim of Colorado burned. Estimated loss $80 000. The Springfield Mass trolley strike halts service demanding equipment and reinstatement of three workers. Joseph P Johnson appointed superintendent of railway mail service. A bishop born 1837 and elected 1884 dies at his home. Montreal stock market to open open trading on minimums next Tuesday. Watertown New York fire destroys Norfolk village, four dead, damages 200 000. J M Guffey wireless sighting Francesco Ciampo distressed 350 miles east of Virginia Capes. Field Marshal Van der Goltz leaves for German headquarters. Grace Guggenheim obtains an interlocutory divorce. Bienville parish cyclone causes damage but no deaths. Dr Edward W Ryan from American Periphelecon at Beletiy typhus report. John P Altgold dies aged 65. Australian cruiser Sydney leaves Montevideo after destroying Emden.
Richard Still a 21 year old white man from Wayne County is found dead in a pool of water near the Wayne County demonstrating farm in Waynesboro Mississippi. Supposed epileptic fits caused wandering overnight leading to drowning. body found by supervisor Noel McRae after hours.
On Tuesday afternoon Police Officer Oliver Pistole arrested a Negro boy on grand larceny charges with Aaron Dorgan as the complainant. The Edwards boy allegedly stole a bicycle and is accused of taking a large sum of gold from the British steamer Walden Abbey six months prior while in port.
Patchy warm air moves out as a cold front settles in. Forecasters expect fair conditions tonight with a low near freezing across northern and central portions. Light winds and dry skies likely persist through the period.
YMCA workers report large membership increases with new totals listed for Mobile Birmingham and Blues groups. Data shows daily gains and running totals, highlighting overall growth in the organization.
Reds stay ahead of Blues by 868 points in the Mobile YMCA membership drive with Ed J. Higgins scoring 21 members and 356 points. Both teams push toward the 1,000 goal while Birmingham campaigners loom as rivals. Leaders Fowlkes and Armbrecht urged strong efforts on Wednesday morning as the friendly contest continues.
Revival services by city Protestant churches continue through Friday with strong attendance. Speakers include Rev. T. W. Hawes of Louisville at Government Street Presbyterian, Rev. D. W. Bosdell of North Side Baptist, and Dr. E. C. Moore at Government Street Methodist. Union services are held daily at St. Francis Street Methodist and Central Presbyterian.
Hon. Oscar J L Gray congressman from Alabama says he has set up a Washington office in the 288 A House Office Building with a secretary on the job. He invites constituents to write for information or service and promises prompt attention.
A wagon from Weissacker Ice and Fuel Company collided with an electric car on Government Street between Broad and Jefferson. The impact damaged the wagon and threw the car across streetcar tracks, delaying traffic for about twelve minutes.
Cables to the submarine F-4 parted, halting salvage work. A diving tube was completed and submerged 36 feet as plans to raise the wreck proceed. Secretary Daniels authorized $20,000 for equipment and Rear Admiral Moore reported a 14 day timeline, with further gear to be provided as needed.
Nathaniel Mayer Rothschild, first Baron Rothschild and head of N M Rothschild & Sons, died in London on March 31 after a surgical operation on March 27. He was born November 8, 1840, served in Parliament for Aylesbury from 1865 to 1865 and became a peer in 1885. He owned Piccadilly house and Tring Park estate and was noted for wealth and philanthropy. He married Emma de Rothschild and was a prominent art collector.
Washington reports that the wheat cargo of the American ship William P. Frye is confirmed as not American owned, and the note to Germany seeks only hull payment while officials say there was no international law warrant for the sinking. damages are expected to be paid.
A joint finance and taxation committee tour sailed from Dauphin Street to Mobile Bay oyster reefs aboard the cutter Winona. Legislators met Mobile business leaders and discussed taxation for the Mobile arena and railroad company, proposing a uniform tax on gross receipts and an assessor for long-term planning.
Three batteries of the United States Third Artillery arrived from San Antonio to defend Brownsville as regional tensions rose. Matamoros remained quiet while isolated skirmishes occurred at distant points. Villa troops conducted reconnaissance at trench lines but did not mount a full assault.
Charles W. Stanton of Mobile is named soliciting agent for the Alabama Tennessee & Northern railroad to start April 1. He will assist J. W. Clark as freight traffic to Mobile has surged, making an additional agent necessary. Stanton is a familiar figure along the A T N line.
In New York on March 1 2 the alleged written confessions of Pran Abarno and Carmine Carbone were presented, with the stenographer William J. Cahal testifying about statements while the court barred his typewritten notes. Abarno allegedly said Carbone made the bombs and that they did not intend to destroy human life.
Detectives Lacey and Murphy recovered a set of silver spoons and other loot stolen from James G. Chambers at 152 George Street. A pair of easy walker shoes found on Willie Bradford at the station fit his feet, tying him to the suspect.
Mrs Theresa McBroom faces trial in city court for the murder of Reuben A. McBroom, Boston Shoe owner. Jury selection begins with 57 summoned. nine sworn, eleven struck, list includes John W. O Gwynn, Thomas H. Drummond, Allen V. Fearn, Fred Howell, and W. Tompkins among others. Witnesses sworn after jury was seated.
Four Seattle residents died when a car plunged from a bridge into the Duwamish River ten miles south of the city. The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Prosch and two other unnamed passengers were brought to Seattle for burial. The accident occurred last night and investigators prepared reports for the coroner.
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