22 May 1916
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
1
Franz Jose's unit surveys Armentara in Tyrol as they push toward a high point. Details remain sparse but action centers on mountain reconnaissance and strategic advance.
Austro-Hungarian forces seized Armentara ridge peak with heavy fighting on the southern Tyrol front. The Austrian report says over 3,000 Italians were captured on Saturday, and the army took 25 cannon and eight machine guns. They pushed into Lafraun highlands after hard fighting.
Reports from Kalmar Sweden relayed via Copenhagen to the Exchange Telegraph say a violent cannonade was heard last night and a sea battle is believed to be in progress between German and Russian warships in the Baltic.
Paris reports French grenadiers held several blockhouses in Avecourt wood during severe fighting at Verdun. West of Dead Man's Hill the German infantry attacks were repulsed and blockhouses abandoned. East of the Meuse Haudremont quarries saw fresh assaults repulsed with heavy losses.
Paris dispatch reports the Verdun siege extending into its fourth month as Germany concentrates 60 000 troops and sixty batteries along a seven mile front from Avecourt wood to the Meuse. The aim is Dead Man’s Hill and Hill No 304, seen as pivotal to Verdun’s defenses.
The Times dispatch reports large troop movements with four thousand infantry promised in June and twelve thousand Austrians already in place. Turkish forces redeploy to Asia Minor and near Latakia as Entente fears attempted landings. Also noted, a German submarine attack disrupts Baltic shipping with the Worms said to be a recent casualty and a Swedish exit from the region.
Albert Mitchell improved after volunteers answered a hospital appeal for blood. Physicians reported on Monday that many people from Baldwin County and beyond offered to donate blood to save the man’s life, with messages pouring in Sunday.
Sheriff Holcombe and deputies served warrants on Joe Williamson Fritz Ebert John M Clarke Bob Rodgers and John Jackson for violating prohibition law. Williamson’s warrant marks a third within a week tied to liquor seizures at the Bienville Hotel basement. The group’s raids in three days covered 35 locations with arrests in 15 places as officers vow to continue curb of illegal sale.
A New Yorker stands trial for the murder of a wealthy father-in-law. The jury weighs evidence in a high profile case linking motive and opportunity to the suspect.
The Waite murder trial of John E. Peck proceeds as jurors are selected in New York. Dr Arthur Warren Waite appears in court with defense attorney Walter R Devel and Joseph F Carter as Percy Peck and his wife arrive nearby.
The Austrian army reports progress on the Italian front with the Armentata ridge peak captured and nearby villages taken. In Verdun area fighting rages as German forces press to seize Hill 304 and Avocourt wood changes hands. British troops in Soudan report a defeat at Darfur per Constantinople.
A cyclone near Lacedale and Georgetown injures nine people including Deputy Sheriff Charlies FE Brannan and damages multiple homes. Several houses are blown down and roads blocked by fallen timber, with a reported serious injury to a traveler on the Oak Grove Georgetown road.
Captain J. G. Murphy, owner of a fleet of sailing vessels, arrived from Philadelphia with the Ameri can schooner James T. Maxwell, Jr. The 481 ton vessel, built in Maine in 1906, will be registered at Mobile and may be renamed Annie A. Murphy. She will sail with coal to Havana.
Mile. Tatziva will alter her dancing program at the Cawthon Hotel Vineyard Monday night. The Spring Song is set for 9 o'clock, followed by the Valse de Ballet at 10 and the Egyptian ballet at 11. Direction by Prof. E Fristani.
Mrs. Clara Louise Peck Waite, wife of the accused, did not appear as a witness. The courtroom crowd pressed outside as an extra panel and many witnesses delayed action. The defense signaled insanity as the key plea while jurors were chosen from a 500-talesmen panel over three hours.
In Montgomery on May 22, Samuel P. Kennedy led Henry P. Merritt by 800 first and second choice votes for president of the Alabama public service commission. Kennedy 43 368 first and 1 643 second. Merritt 32 464 first and 1 737 second. Edward Smith’s margin over Borden Burr: 2 646 with 58 741 to 51 095. John C. Anderson tops James A. Mitchell for chief justice by 48 283. Vote tallies list further results including Rayty vs Gates.
Complaint to police reports thieves stripping plumbing from an unoccupied cottage on the west side of Bayou street between Dauphin and Conti, owned by the P. F. Alba estate. The case is with Mobile detectives as thefts of plumbing rise monthly in unoccupied houses.
Rumor of an American fleet bombardment prompted mass flight from Progreso Yucatan to Merida as the Mexican garrison bolstered defenses. The American consul arranged to move refugees to Mobile and warned shipmasters to prepare for anchor changes and transport. The wave of panic followed hastily moved customs records and port staff to Merida.
The report lists court of appeals candidates led by Brown with 64 125 votes and John Pelham in second with 63 862. Charles R. Bricken had 50 220, Bonner weet Knight 43 048, Whiteside 43, Woodrow Wilson 102 469 for president, Ford two, Bryan one, Underwood one. Delegates to the national convention from the state show White 68 838, Rushton 64 776, Denson 78 863, Carmichael 61 095, Hood 565 093, Willett 47 335, Spragins 41 187.
Wet Sunday and blue Monday for Mobilians contrasted by heavier rain in Galveston where 6.12 inches fell yesterday. Across Mississippi and Louisiana average rainfall reached 2.90 inches. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with moderate winds. The South saw Tampa and Phoenix tied as the warmest spots at ninety degrees. Overall the week should see fair conditions early then warm with local thundershowers later.
The ways and means committee of the Chamber of Commerce meets at the Battle House tonight at seven. Chairman J. D. Andrews urges punctuality to avoid delaying action on important matters.
Harry Spencer was arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff Moses Bernstein on grand larceny charges. E A Henderson keeper of the drawbridge over Chickasabogue creek said Spencer stole a silver watch. Bernstein recovered the watch from Spencer after the arrest.
At 11 a m the House continued debate on the rivers and harbors bill and considered the District of Columbia appropriation bill. A senate joint resolution inviting Spain and Pan American nations to participate in the bicentennial exposition was adopted.
May 22 report says the sunk Greek collier Admantios Korais of 113 tons was on a voyage from Genoa to Barry Wales when sunk last Thursday by an Austrian submarine. The vessel was off Toulon via Paris.
In San Diego on May 22 the Pittsburgh cruiser three inch gun pointers scored 47 hits of 65 at 1800 yards during torpedo defense drills. Six inch gun crews achieved 25 hits in 63 shots at the same range under night conditions simulating warfare.
At Tic City New Jersey May 22 leaders of the Presbyterian general assembly seek to delay open debate over alleged heterodoxy in the New York Presbytery. The committee on bills and overtures asks for more time to report amid several compromise overtures. One proposal calls for a committee to visit New York Presbytery, conduct a full inquiry, and return with findings.
University of Alabama alumni plan to attend the centennial celebration in Tuscaloosa for the Alumni Association meeting and banquet. Delegates from Iberville Historical Society, Mobile Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary Club will also represent their groups.
The Mobile County Sunday School Association district No 5 will hold a convention Tuesday evening at 7 45 at St Francis Street Methodist Church. The program includes brief talks by delegates to the Gadsden state convention and the district includes North of Baptist First Baptist Tabernacle Baptist First Christian Government Street Methodist St Francis Methodist and Government Street Presbyterian. Public invited.
A small fire broke out Sunday morning at 252 South Dearborn Street in a dwelling owned by McNamara Brothers and occupied by John Ramsey. Sparks caused the blaze, which was quickly extinguished.
The Padgett Land and Orchard Company organized in Mo bile to engage in general orchard and land business. Capitalized at $4,000, it plans extensive county operations. Incorporators are John Everett of Malcolm Alabama Frank Wa Aes and M Mahorner Jr of Mo.
Members of the Mobile Automobile Club searched overnight and found a stolen Buick belonging to Mr. C. A. Klinge on Cottage Hill road near the five mile post. Police and sheriff's deputies were notified after a theft on Sunday night near Joachim street. Detectives Boltz Newbern and Harris assisted in the fruitless hunt before club members succeeded. Mr Klinge thanked the club for their efforts.
London reports Jeremiah C. Lynch naturalized American is commuted from death to ten years by Dublin court martial for complicity in the Irish rebellion. Washington notes no word on Wilson administration efforts. Also, John J. Kilgallen of Long Island City remains interned in a Stafford camp with hope for release.
President Wilson began consideration of the army reorganization bill and expects to sign it within days. He discussed features with Hay and Chamberlain, and Hay said the army appropriation bill would be ready soon with about 150 million dollars, an increase of 50 million from the prior year. Brigadier General Harvey urged the president to publicly express confidence in the District of Columbia National Guard to aid its upbuilding.
The Supreme Court affirms a $23,000 Virginia judgment for Asa P. Carnaham fireman who lost a leg in a 1913 Chesapeake and Ohio collision. It rules juries fewer than twelve may verdict cases under federal statutes and that partial juries valid when allowed by state law. The decision cites Minnesota precedent allowing five sixths of a jury after twelve hours.
Raiders pursue and halt horne's Trail in a tense chase, ending a protest or skirmish near Glenn Springs. Authorities report a brief confrontation but no major injuries. Local forces deployed to secure the scene and restore order.
Company and detachments of the expeditionary force reach Boquillas on the American side as reports say Langhorne’s Eighth cavalry join Sibley’s Fourth cavalry. Officers view the rear guard sniping against General Pershing as minor while a Sixth cavalry reinforcement may arrive.
Two troops of the Sixth cavalry detrain at Marathon Texas on May 22 and move south toward Bonquillas to reinforce Colonel Cibley’s column tomorrow.
The Volunteer Life Saving Corps of the American Red Cross Society will conduct life saving tests at 6 PM tonight in the YMCA pool. A. E. Marriott instructor and Edward Overton president oversee the evaluations as applications increase. Those passing Monday’s tests will be admitted as members and the senior swimming class will follow.
A French government cargo of war booty arrives on the steamship La Fayette from Bordeaux, including aero equipment and hydro-aeroplane cannon valued at about $200,000. The boxes are loaned to the Entente aid bazaar committee for relief work, under the care of Marquis of Polignac.
Officials of the United States district court arrived in Selma as the spring term opened this morning. Judge Henry D. Clayton of Men ary will occupy the bench for Jo Harry T. Toulmin. United States officials Alex D. Pitts T. Smith and clerk Miss Cle Jones and Court Reporter G bott Toulmin were present.
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