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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

2

Nations urge stronger forces and world court idea

Business bodies of the country urge stronger forces and a permanent international court. Speakers including L B Cuthbert of Denver and Edward Filene of Boston advocate international law, a police force, and preparation to defend against injustice. The group backs Wilson and calls for cordial national unity.

NE Lake N. Y Mohonkee Seretsy Reman L. B. Cuthbert Denver Proauatis International Tribunals Inter- National Court of Justice Wilson Edward Filene Boston Chamber of Commerce of the United States Filene William A. Weir Quebec Simeon BR. Baldwin Connecticut

Court Docket Highlights for Saturday and Friday Sessions

In Browne’s Circuit Court docket on Saturday names McGowin v L and N R R Co and Seabury v Henderson alongside Camp Lumber v McGowin Lumber and Buck v Carre. Friday Law and Equity Court lists Kelly Brady Hardware Co v Hollinger dismissed and Rubira v McDermott Advertising Service with damages set at 61.26. Saturday call includes Patent Vulcanite Co v Richards Building Material Co.

Circuit Court Browne Florence M. McGowin M. G. Seabury Wt. Henderson Camp Lumber Company McGowin Lumber & Export Company B. J. Buck B. Carre Company Law and Equity Court Berney Kelly-Brady Hardware Company G. R. Hollinger Plaintiff Co. A. Rubira Et Als McDermott Advertising Service Patent Vulcanite Company Richards Building Material Company

Law and Equity Court Friday Docket Summary

Equity side docket shows decree pro confesso against all defendants in John Parquette vs J W Fristoe et al and Virginia V Dunlap et al vs J W Fristoe et al. Chancery matters include Day Hamilton Mercantile Co v Lorraine Finnegan et al continued to May 24 and several motions to strike or reset dates. Adjournment until Monday.

Law and Equity Court Equity Safford Berney John Parquette J. W. Fristoe Virginia Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith M. D. R. Dunlap Mercantile Co Day- Hamilton’ Mercantile Co Register Erence Lorraine Finnegan Mary McCarty William Pettis Annie Pettis Mary Williams Steward John J. Cooper I Hardware Co Ve. B. Kimball Mary EB. Ball L. R. Kim Ted Bill William W. Crawford Sibley Land Co

Burial Service for Philip O. Brown Held at Magnolia Cemetery

Rev. Fr. John W. Dunne conducted the funeral for Philip O. Brown a well known Mobilian. Service was held Thursday from 600 Marine Street and interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers C. D. Haig Jake Untriener George Vautrot Paul Thublin W. Schnell and J. W. Taggert.

P. C. Brown John W. Dunne St. Matthew's Catholic Church Philip O. Brown Marine Street Magnolia Cemetery Messrs C. D. Haig Jake Untriener George Vautrot Paul

Late Marine News From Mobile Harbor Reports Ship Movements

The Kennebec left Mobile for New York after repairs at Ol linger and Bruce Docks. The Petra of Manson Line arrived in quarantine and was released. The Alabama packet Peerless, with Montgomery and Selma passengers, reached Municipal docks and prepared to depart. The Verona of the I zwae Company sailed from Punto Corte for Helen Henderson.

Kennebec Mobile Galveston Texas Ollinger and Bruce Dry New York Petra Manson Steamship Line Barberriday Alabama Or Peerless Montgomery Selma Municipal Docks Uncrag Louis Donald & Co Verona I Zwae Company Punto Corte Ig Helen Henderson Ova Ag Ween

Pillans Elected New Rotary President At Mobile Club

Pillans, a well known attorney, was elected president on the second ballot defeating William H. Monk Jr and B O Fowlkes. Other officers were Stewart A LeBlanc first vice president, L Dixy secretary, Dr H Taylor assistant secretary. Directors include J Blackshire, William H Armbrecht, Seale Harris, and William H Monk Jr. The annual meeting at the Rotary room of the Cawthon noted high turnout and a run off among top vote getters. Dr Taylor’s election as secretary was unanimous and Hans on and Fowlkes were re elected without opposition. Dr Taylor named delegate to the San Francisco convention. Flowers were requested for Rotarian Albert P Bush in Lakeside Hospital. Installation to be aboard the steamer during the June 3 annual outing.

Or Pillans Mobile Club Mr. Pillans William H. Monk, Jr B. 0 Fowlkes Stewart A. LeBlanc Avi L. di Dixy Dr. H. Taylor Asistant Sec- O Hanson Evens E. Oliver J. Blacksher William H. Armbrecht Seale Harris J. W. Hunter Rotary Cawthon J. Seale Harris Taylor San Francisco Cleveland Ohio Rotary Club Albert P. Bush Lakeside Hospital

American Schooner John D. Colwell in Distress Off Jamaica

The American schooner John D. Colwell, en route from Ponce to Mobile, suffered an explosion after a crewman used a lighted match in a hatch kept open for twenty four hours. Two sailors were lost and several others seriously injured. The vessel headed toward Cape Cruz for aid and will reach Mobile for repairs. Owned by Colwell & Thurow of Boston, the ship is part of a fleet including Robert Graham Run and Peter H. Crowell.

John D. Colwell Mobile Manzanillo Ponce P. R Jago Jamaica Colwell Cape Crus Colwell & Thurow

Gulfcrest Man Faces Obstruction Charge in County Road Case

A. F. Leslie of Gulfcrest Alabama was jailed Friday afternoon on a charge of obstructing a public road after resisting arrest. Deputy Charles Brannan escorted him to court where he posted bond. County workers cut down an obstructing fence along the Russell to Lott road Friday morning.

A. F. Leslie Gulfcrest Ale Eliff Charles Brannan J. H. Jackson Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Leslie Russell Lott Road McCoy McCormick Packard Malachy Hogan Fin M~mick

Mrs. Buffum Pleads Guilty in Arsenic Killings

In Buffalo on May 21 Cynthia Buffum pleaded guilty to second degree murder for fatally poisoning her husband Willis Buffum with arsenic. She received a twenty year prison sentence.

Buffalo N. Y Cynthia Buffum Willis Buffum

Definition of a knockout and famous ring moments

A historical overview defines knockout as a contest ending by a single blow or series of blows and notes other uses in theater and comedy. It recounts sensational Chicago bouts, including Jack McCormick vs Kid McCoy and Joe Choynski vs Eddie Carter, emphasizing public shock and lasting chatter.

Ward & Voices John L. Sullivan Billy Madden Chicago Jack McCormick Philadelphia Norman Selby Kid McCoy McCoy Joe Choynnski Eddie Kid) Carter Old Star Theatre Kinzie and Clark Streets Wood McCormick's Hall John &. Sullivan Slow Pee Dereen Boston Sam Summerfield Charley Essig MacCormick Hiverybody

Sherman hardware executive commits suicide in office

Sherman, Tex May 21 W L Sanford aged 51 vice president of a local wholesale hardware company shot and killed himself in his office today with a pistol At one time he was president of the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association Health was said to have caused his act

Sherman Tex W. L. Sanford Southern Hare Jobbers’ Association

Memphis Club Releases Pitcher Ted Goulait to Dallas

Memphis officials of the Southern Association announced the release of pitcher Ted Goulait to the Dallas club in the Texas League. Goulait had joined Memphis from the New York Nationals earlier in his career.

Memphis, Tenn Memphis Southern Association Dallas Ted Goulait Goulait New York Naonals

Cheney Faces Board Over $1000 Charge

Former cen department official appeared before the board of compromise in Montgomery to contest charges exceeding $1000 by the examiner of public accounts J H Craig. He argues the sums were erroneous and not due, noting one amount paid for an addressograph machine. The panel included Governor Henderson, Auditor Allgood, and the attorney general.

Montgomery Ala C. Ae Ormer Cen Department Ature Board of Compromise Examiner of Public Accounts J. H. Craig Cheney Henderson Allgood

Labor Leader Becomes British Cabinet Member

London May 21 Arthur Henderson, a labor leader, becomes president of the local government board in the new cabinet replacing Herbert Samuel. Trade unionists welcome the appointment as a notable development outside of Asquith and Grey.

London Asquith Edward Grey Arthur Henderson Herbert Louis Samuel

Ardanmhor Ships Out With South District Cargo

The British steamer Ardanmhor sails for England loaded with lumber timber steel cotton and iron from the Birmingham and Chicago districts via New Orleans bound for Manchester. It recently delivered the second zinc shipment to the United States from Australia. The cargo is contraband of war and mariners watch its movements closely due to prior casualties.

Chicago Mineral District Birmingham Manchester Eng New Orleans United States Australia

New Officers of Elks Serve Annual Feast

The annual officers supper of B. P. Elks No. 108 was held at their Gov ernment rest home with large attendance. Guest Dc Lavretta delivered an address on Ikdom and paid tribute to the late Judge Price Williams, with Dr. R. Jones and H. C. Lavwanmcle noted among other attendees.

B. P. Elks No. 108 Government Rest Elks Dc. L. Lavretta Ikdom Dead Brothers Price Williams Coraeiens Price Wiliams R. Jones H. C. Lavwanmcle

TIZ Foot Relief Advertises Quick Comfort

An advertisement promotes a 26 cent box of TIZ as a remedy for tired aching and swollen feet. It claims instant relief from chafing, burning, and soreness and promises feet that no longer feel tight in shoes.

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