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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
3
Akron Ohio officials announced a searching inquiry into the Crystal restaurant collapse that killed nine people and injured twenty eight, two likely fatally. Survivors said blasting was heard on the adjoining site before the building fell as investigators search debris and account for all missing.
A lawn party and dance at St. Matthew's Church grounds will run from 4 to 11 today and also Wednesday afternoon and night to benefit the church debt fund. Pearson's band provides music and parish gentlemen supervise the event with tables named The Refreshment Table The Country Store The Candy Table Orange Grove The Fishing Pond and The Post Office.
The Schenher Alidor Electric Company announces a reorganization with Reub Baerman named president Hyman Baerman as vice president E J Huguenot as secretary and general manager New members Hyman Baerman and Huguenot join Paul Carrie as superintendent of mechanical and construction Former members Schenker and Alidor retire.
Back ache and dull kidney region misery often follow meat overindulgence. Jad Salts, four ounces in water daily, is proposed to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys, neutralize urine acids, ease bladder irritation, and prevent nocturnal urination.
Dr Holmes proclaims D. D. D. as a specific for eczema and skin diseases. The remedy blends wintergreen thymol and other ingredients to soothe itch and speed healing. A money back guarantee offers a first bottle trial with D. D. D. Soap advertised by Van Antwerp Drug.
Philadelphia May 16 primary elections across Pennsylvania featured a single candidate on each party ticket for president and governor Brumbaugh. The main drama centered on Republican factionalism led by Senator Penrose against Brumbaugh over 76 delegates to the national convention. Knox was unopposed for Senate, Palmer and Liebe contested Democratic committeeman, and Philadelphia saw a split in the Republican organization threatening a $114.6 million municipal loan.
Mrs Louise Mitchell aged 87 native of Liverpool died Monday at Vinegar Bend Alabama after long illness at the home of Mrs E Gooding. She came to this country young and lived in Chicago before moving to Vinegar Bend. She leaves a daughter and other relatives. Roche & Burke sent her body to Chicago for burial. Mrs S E Locke wife of John B Locke died Monday at 204 St Michael Street after a long illness. Native of Monroe County Alabama she resided here ten years. Survived by husband a daughter a son and other relatives. Burial Wednesday at Magnolia Cemetery.
The funeral for Harry Hagan was held Tuesday at 9 o'clock from St. Johns Episcopal Church with Very Rev G C Tucker officiating. He was buried in Magnolia cemetery where flowers adorned the grave. Pallbearers were Willi Hagan Maury Lyons B H Oli Edwards Webber John F McDonzi and Charles McCarthy.
Mrs Addie Lewis Wigham aged 20 died Monday night at 10 55 at the family home at Bight Mile station on the Mobile and Ohio road after several weeks illness. She is survived by her husband and other relatives. The remains were taken by Roche Burke and sent to Oak Grove Alabama Tuesday afternoon. The burial will be held Wednesday afternoon.
The body of Mrs. Susan A. Horton was interred Monday afternoon at Magnolia Cemetery. The funeral service was held at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. A. L. Hall, 606 Charleston Street, with the Very Rev. G. C. Turker, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, officiating. Pallbearers were D. Kountz, Joseph J. Heller, O. H. Kyle, and Thomas Price.
A large funeral for George W. Davies was held Monday afternoon at 6 from Roche and Burke's parlors. Rev A G Richards of Trinity Episcopal Church officiated. Pythian lodge members attended. burial at Pine Crest Cemetery. Pallbearers were J D Bloch William Culver Joseph Marques Charles Kilborn Thomas Burns and L Jones.
Mobile police investigate a large theft by copper wire thieves who cut several hundred feet from poles near the Country Club golf grounds. Officials of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company reported the loss to police on Tuesday.
Rt Rev Edward P Allen of Mobile diocese administers confirmation at Jefferson County churches and conducts junior clergy examinations at St Pauls in Birmingham before returning to Mobile later in the week. Local visitors include Emil Benzel and families from Gilbertown Fort Arthur and Bay Minette staying at Battle House and Saint Andrew hotels.
The Alabama gathering of United Confederate veterans marks the twenty sixth annual reunion in Richmond Virginia. J T Ellison reports the Battle Abbey project is nearly finished valued at 150000 with 74819 59 on hand May 1. Rain cools the crowd as veterans fill Bijou theater with Dixie songs and a break down dance by two centenarian women and two old soldiers.
The morning program featured city and state officials, with General Bennett H. Young delivering the address as commanding general of the veterans. Rev J W Bachman of Chattanooga presided as chaplain general, Confederate choirs sang, and the credentials report noted nearly 900 camps in good standing with 1,760 votes. membership declined about 14 percent yearly due to deaths.
Soldiers under star banners met in Capitol Park for a daylong gathering. Tonight an annual address by Irvin Cobb, a renowned writer, will be followed by a banquet for the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the first of the season’s large balls honoring veterans and families.
The Daily Mail prints a forecast of Asquiths Irish policy after his Ireland visit. It envisions an executive council in Dublin under Britain, Ulster and Nationalist volunteers recognized as crown forces, and a policy favoring cooperation over suppression.
The border patrol, led by General Funston, recommends 48 motorcycles to patrol the border from El Paso. Secretary Baker expects approval. The effort aims to cover longer sections quickly and relay reports from distant outposts. General Pershing reports Villa aide Julio Acosta was killed at Ojos Azules on May 6. The gunboat Marietta reports quiet conditions after investigating at Tampico and Tuxpan.
Bandits thought to be Mexicans from across the Rio Grande removed spikes on Southern Pacific rails early today causing the eastbound Sunset Express to derail near Fort Hancock, 54 miles east of El Paso. Six people were injured, three seriously, as Texas rangers and deputy sheriffs rushed to the wreck site.
San Antonio reports troops will be redeployed to protect American communities along the Mexican border under General Funston’s reorganization plan. Strong detachments will guard bridges and towns along the Southern Pacific railroad for strategic security. Border towns are deemed safe as Washington expects no further raids. Carranza troops may assist in suppressing outlaw activity. Eliseo Arredondo comments on Mexico’s diplomatic moves not signaling alliances.
The Selma division of the United States district court begins its spring term next Monday with Assistant United States Attorney Harry Pegues Clerk Richard Jones United States Marshal C C Gewin Chief Deputy William Collins and Deputies D D Horton Pat Kearns and George Cowles from Mobile in attendance. Judge Henry D Clayton will sit for Judge H Taulmin during the term.
Mrs. Peter F. Martin, 28, residing on Luling Street near Catherine, was shot in the head Monday night. Police say it appears to be an attempted self harm case. husband claims accidental. Mrs. Martin remained in critical condition at the Southern Infirmary as detectives investigated the affair.
Senate met at noon and discussed an open executive sessions proposal for nominations. House convened at 11 a.m. and began debate on the government shipping bill.
Dr J J Caldwell says migraine does not shorten life but seems incurable. Sufferers endure periodic relapse until age forty, then attacks fade. Palliative measures like tablets and remedies provide temporary relief, with varying effectiveness.
Mrs Clara A Waite arrived from Grand Rapids with her brother Percy Peck for the trial of her husband Dr Arthur Warren Waite charged with murdering her father John E Peck in New York City on March 12. A large jury panel was planned with 250 talesmen Monday and 125 Tuesday.
Secretary W. M. Clemens of the Chamber of Commerce began preparing a classified list of members to mail to each member. The plan of reciprocity urged at last night’s meeting can be followed. It will be several days before the list is completed and mailed.
In New York a fogbound collision left the steamer Grekland limping to quarantine with port side damage after a near miss with the San Giovanni. The Grekland, bound for Genoa from New York, sent three distress signals before entering the harbor under her own steam.
The Holy Name Society meets at St. Mary's School Hall at 7:30 this evening. It will be the last meeting until October, with brief business, a lecture by Father Maloney, and a smoker to follow.
An old advertorial advises using mercurial wax to cleanse and refresh the complexion. It claims wax absorbs worn skin particles and eliminates freckles, pimples, blotches, and wrinkles. The piece promotes nightly application and a morning wash to avoid makeup.
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