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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
5
City of Mobile engineers report rejects Garrow's Bend bay front site for dock improvements stating distance from the commercial center. They note bond authorization can reach up to 600000 dollars before legislative approval is required and report was discussed in an executive session.
A printed health note promotes drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive tract and blood. It claims internal sanitation boosts skin clarity, reduces headaches and bilious spells, and costs little. It cites improvements in one to two weeks and likens the effect to soap cleansing outside.
Abe Martin says Mayor Lyons allowed the press to publish what they wanted from the document. The remark highlights friction over editorial control and public access to the records.
An engineers report estimates total costs of 530158 for docks, dredging, slips, warehouses, and related facilities at Choctaw Point in Mobile Bay. It calls for two apron wharves, two frame warehouses, railroad connections, roadways, and a turning basin with a total of 310133 for initial structures plus 114480 for sheds and 17375 for rail lines. The plan favors placing warehouses near steel sheds with runways linking Front Street to the new facilities.
The article promotes using pure cocoanut oil as a shampoo to avoid alkali in soaps and shampoos. It claims the oil produces rich lather with water, cleanses hair and scalp, removes dust and dandruff, dries hair evenly, and leaves it silky and manageable. The oil is advertised as affordable and widely available at drug stores.
A delegation from Denmark representing commerce agriculture and shipping will travel to England to begin new negotiations to facilitate eastbound shipping of coal and foodstuffs amid wartime trade concerns.
Engineers propose private storage warehouses with city reimbursement by owners who build overhead runways. Estimated total for all improvements is 482720 dollars, with 387884 for alr runways and telpherage system and 144458 for wharfhouse serving runways. Locations include Magnolia Water Front and Front Lipscomb streets with no building costs included. Farmere Island deemed unsuitable for extra port facilities due to space limits.
George E. Stone, candidate for re election as county treasurer, headed the state and county ticket in Tuesday’s primary with 8,521 votes. Chief Justice John C. Anderson had the largest overall majority, leading over James A. Mitchell by 2,141. Frank 8. White of Birmingham ranked third for delegate at large to the Democratic convention, praised for his Mobile service. Price Williams Jr. won 3,430 votes for probate judge. Pelham Bricken and Whiteside led appellate judge races, while Sam Kennedy held a 605 majority over Henry P. Merritt for president of the Alabama Public Service Commission in Mobile county.
Two fires sparked Thursday damaged two frame houses with minor effects. A Georgia street home owned by B. F. Cody and occupied by Albert Fair suffered roof flames in the morning. An A street residence owned and occupied by Mary P. Basinger sustained slight damage in the afternoon.
A Public Health Service report ties tuberculosis to poverty and poor working conditions. One sixth of cases occur in cheap lodgings and one fifth relate to occupational hazards. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh show high mortality tied to tenement areas and factory work. Immigration mix also affects rates across cities.
Officers report Jerdine a Negro fireman for the M and O railroad died at 6 21 this morning in the round house at Beauregard and Royal streets. Heart trouble identified as the cause death.
Three speeders paid $10 each to City Clerk John Barry after a Recorder Edington session. Names listed: G. Van Antwerp W. H. Hassell and P. D. Bevill. Other cases include Johnnie Brown fined $50 for violation of the prohibition law and Alfred Nolan, known for repeated escapes, arraigned and to be jailed until June 15 if behavior improves.
Jason Johnston aged 101, said to be the oldest member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in the United States, died at his Columbus Mississippi home. A veteran of the Seminole Indian War era, he was noted as a longtime business figure.
The Tageblatt reports the death of Dr Max Reger a contemporary German musician and composer. Cause of death listed as paralysis of the heart. Born in Brand Bavaria in 1878.
Co. E Harris won last night's race in 1 59 at the Coliseum rink from five skaters. Tonight three events are scheduled starting 8 p m with a preliminary, 9 30 semi finals featuring Harris Malone Ellis Thrower and C E Harris, and 10 final for the Richardson gold trophy with medals for top three. Admission for ladies is free and a record crowd is anticipated.
An old time drugstore ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup. It claims quick cough relief and cold aid for all ages, notes a clear formula on every bottle, and advertises a 25 cent price at druggists.
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