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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1915

Page

2

Portugal forms new cabinet amid illness of Joao Chagac

A new Portuguese cabinet was formed today with Joao Chagac ill and replaced by Jose Castro as Interior Minister and President of the Council. Key posts include Barros Queiroz Finance, Paulo Falco Justice, Teixeira Quiecroz Foreign Affairs, Jorge Pereira Colonies, Manuel Monteiro andez Costa Speed Works, and Margalhas Lima Public Instruction.

Lisbon Portugal Paris Interior Joao Chagac Jose Castro Barros Queiroz Paulo Falco Teixeira Quiecroz Jorge Pereira Speed Works Manuel Monteiroandez Costa Margalhas Lima

Portuguese president shot. assassin killed at Lisbon attack

Ent bloodied bullet struck President Chagas in the forehead and parietal area raising fears for his sight while a would be assassin fatally shot Senator Freitas who attacked Chagas at the rail station. A soldier who witnessed the assault killed Freitas preventing further violence as Costa arrived in Lisbon.

Lisbon Paris Iment Ong Chagas Chagjose Freitas Chagas Mem Senate Alfonso Costa Costa

Conflicting Reports On Chagas Death Status From Madrid

A dispatch reports Chagas dead while an earlier Madrid bulletin claimed he died of wounds. The conflicting cables create uncertainty over his condition and fate.

Madrid Via Chagas

Italy Nears War Declaration Before Weekend

reports from Rome say Italy likely to declare war on the Triple Alliance before the weekend amid cabinet discussions and continued military preparations. King Victor Emmanuel held audiences, while Minister Sonnino conferred with the British ambassador and Russian minister as crowds gathered in Rome.

Cavour Victor Emmanuel Italy Rome Gabrele Ahnunzio Colonus Trieste Austria Idea Nazionale

Aunt Sally’s Beauty Advice Promises Freckle Fixes

Lydia asks for a freckle removal method and a reader proposes a treatment that claims to cure skin blemishes. J. K. queries wrinkle removal with massage and a tonic involving saxolite and hazel. The exchange suggests a nightly skin regimen and a gentle cleansing routine.

Lydia J. K Jeana Stella

A Man and His Wife Chapter XXXIV Tells of Tense Morning Conflicts

The scene centers on John and Isabel Hamilton after a night of alleged missteps. Isabel explains that Mr. Duval escorted her home and that Mrs. Ferris invited Duval during dinner. John accuses, Isabel defends, a clash over trust and truth ends with her tearful departure.

Hamilton Jonn Gometh B Lena Gynthia Cythia Unsa Cynhia Isabel Duval John Consecoet Cynthia Ferris Ida Mr. Ferris Mr. Duval Simmons Sica Bohing Whistler Ala Syethis Mechanics No Ig Ueeday Solock Ieee Ie Allman Ja Prand Lodge Watch Montgomery William Demony Seo A. Entee Ella Watson James M. Hudson Heyn Vaughan Bethany Baptist Church Beatty Goldman Ily Goldman Goldman Daniel Chatham Hazel Goldman Willie Katherine Henry Lester McClary Henry Lester Thelma Wade Maggie Alvarez Willie Mae Williams Grace LaCoste Margaret Allman Lovina Everett Lee Spicer Annie Roy Wil Geneva LaCoste Willie Lee Arlettia Everett Edna Davin Iris Irma Seabury Masters Curtis Gray Charles Wade Thomas Robert Gray Frank Williams Jacques Baumhauer Rober Allman Brooks Hays, Jr Erick. Clark Bessie Leslie Lock I Mobile William Layton Messrs J. J. Newell J. M.gray Axis George Tyle Louis Stringfellow Samuel W. Kelley Mobile George W. Wilborn Zanders Lester Harford Price Williams Gulfcrest Ed Allen John McNair

Hearing set for Leo Frank petition May 31

Georgia prison commission announced a hearing date of May 31 to consider Leo M. Frank's petition to commute his death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder to life imprisonment. A German plane bound for Europe landed in Philippopolis Bulgaria on May 9 after leaving Germany, with one spectator killed and the aviator detained.

Frank Atlanta Georgia Prison Commission Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan London Germany Eke Philippopolis Bulgaria Reuter Athens

Nashville Wins Rate Cut for Black Strap Molasses

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Nashville Tennessee faced unjust discrimination in molasses rates from Mobile to St Louis and ordered parity with the 15 cent rate to St Louis. Mobile and Ohio Railroad agents noted potential increased shipments and through handling at Mobile if the Nashville rate aligns with St Louis.

Washington Yia Associated Press Interstate Commerce Commission Nashville Tenn Mobile Mobile and Ohio Alabama Great Southern St. Louis Cuba Mobile and Ohio Railroad

Austrian Defeat Narrows German Austrian Front in Bukowina

A Russian dispatch reports a decisive Austrian defeat in Bukowina with 20,000 prisoners aban doned and strong positions on a 93 mile front. Czernowitz is claimed captured and remnants retreat toward the Pruth as Russian forces pursue amid disrupted Austrian defense networks.

London Bukowina West Galicia Petrograd Reuter Czernowitz Pruth Omoeag Kolomea Transylvania

Bloodiest week in history reported from Ypres front

A Times correspondent notes seven battles in the week of May 8 to 14 across Europe with the Ypres front seeing continued German assaults despite being outnumbered. He describes fierce night fighting and dawn revealing vast casualties among British and German troops.

London Europe Pas de Calais The Times Ypres

Point Clear Hotel Opens Under New Management

George J Wagoner has leased the Point Clear Hotel in Point Clear Alabama for the summer and will open the season on June 1. The hotel, a longtime Mobile favorite, will feature a hotel orchestra and guest fishing boats. Bay boat service will let Mobile workers spend nights at Point Clear with their families and return home the next day.

Mobile Bay St. Louis Gulf Coast Bell 210 H.o.geron BR. Cousins Point Clear George J.wagoner Ala Wagoner

Suffrage Meeting Led by Aubrey Boyles in Mobile

The Mobile Equal Suffrage Association plans a meeting Tuesday night in the Colonial room of the Cawthon Hotel. Aubrey Boyles will speak on Alabama laws and proposed measures to enfranchise women. Other speakers and a public invitation follow.

GROVE'S TASTELESS TONIC PROMOTES MALARIA FIGHT FORMULA

The label highlights quinine as the malaria remedy and iron as a system builder in a tasteless tonic. Emphasis is placed on old standard GROVE'S TASTELESS TONIC as a health aid and public notice style claim.

Standard Grove

Darrow Says Liberty Is Relative in Labor Strife Testimony

Clarence Darrow told the Industrial Relations Commission that officers lack authority to violate law and that strikes resemble war between labor and capital. He argued liberty is relative, suggested government ownership of coal mines, and named Congress the ultimate check on such action.

Washington Clarencerow Industrial Relations Commission Commissioner Weinstock Mr. Darrow Darrow Russia United States Germany England Congress Supreme Court

Booster campaign planned to save Mobile baseball franchise

Chamber of Commerce and Rotary leaders outline fundraising for a $10,000 plan to keep the Mobile team. Tickets sold in 24 for 10 or 50 for 20 with bleacher books printed, plus railroad excursion support and a long list of district team captains and volunteers.

W. H. Armbrecht Chamber of Commerce H. T. Inge J. T. Inge Mobile Seale Harris Rotary Club C. B. Hervey Edward Michael Cawthon Hotel E. J. Buck H. O. Hanson W. G. Horn J. L. Cawthon L. G. Adams SB. C. Herndon Ingersoll Moffat John T. Cochrane George Gage L. E. Carroll G. U. Potter W. K. Morrill George Lining John Meador G. G. Card E. V. O’connor P. B. Laurendine L. D. Dix B. B. Chamberlain Albert Owen Walter Walsh A. E. Marriott A. F. Patterson W. H. Bryant I. V. Wood J. J. McMahon Brandon J. P. Wilson J. M. King M. D. Kahn R. L. Waddle L. W. Savage J. D. Andrews F. A L. Ward John Pippin W. E England baeve _ T. Inge Price Tien P. Wy P. Crafts H. C. Geren Harvey E. Jones, Jr

Owes Her Life to This Lung Medicine

Testimonial from Griffith Indiana praising Eckman’s Alterative for recovery from catarrhal pneumonia and tuberculosis. The letter claims the patient improved after starting the remedy, regained weight, and returned to work, with physician and church figures referenced.

Eckman Griffith Lake Co Ind St. Michael's Church Schererville Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia Spacapes

Trial of An ton Kuepferile as German Spy in London

The trial of Anton Kuepferile, claiming naturalized American citizenship, opened in London police court before Lord Reading and two justices. He stands accused of spying for Germany and feloniously attempting to convey information about warships and military forces, with details of British positions in Europe and the Irish Channel. The case features a public hearing despite earlier plans for an in camera session.

London Anton Kuepferile Lord Reading Avery Lush Great Britain Kuepferie Kote Waomney Ueity Gusasteton Europe

Vinci Cod Liver and Iron Tonic Endorsed for Nervous Weakness

Mrs Clayton of Louisville Kentucky testifies she was a nervous wreck in weak run-down condition before trying Vinci. The letter claims Vinci builds strength and treats chronic coughs colds and bronchitis as a delicious cod liver and iron tonic without oil. Distributed by Van Antwerp Drug Corp Inc and major drug stores.

Louisville Vinci W. C. Clayton van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc

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