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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1914
Page
2
Indon reports an admiralty notice stating the British submarine D-5 was sunk in the North Sea by a mine dropped from a retreating German cruiser. Officers and two men were saved. The German squadron, after firing on Halcyon, retreated. the D-5 was 150 feet long, 15 knots surfaced, 10 knots submerged.
A morning wreck on the line between Messina and Palermo follows a flood washed bridge collapse. All passengers except one and all train crew die as cars overturn into the river bed. The disaster prompts urgent reports from the flooded region.
A marriage license was issued by the probate court on Wednesday to William McGehee Owsley of Elmore Alabama and Miss Mabel May Hayes of Mobile.
The bulletin details Allied progress between Dixmude and the Lys and near Arras with advances east of Le Quesnoy en Santeérre and parvillers heights. German counterattacks near Vailly and Craonne were repulsed while fighting continued along the Lys and near Rheims. Russia reports mixed progress with German defenses being established in East Prussia and Russian crossings on the San river. News from Bellegarde states an Anglo-French fleet attacked Turkish gunboats near Smyrna. the Turkish sunk both vessels to prevent capture. Additional reports claim Turkish warships sunk the Russian battleship Sinop. a German fleet gathers off the Aland Islands.
A Baltimore physician prescribes a cheap home treatment for eczema ringworm rashes and itching skin troubles using Tesinol ointment and Resinol soap bought from a druggist for about seventy five cents. Cleanse with resinol soap and warm water until crusts loosen and skin heals then dry gently and apply a thin layer of Tesinol ointment.
Le Baron Lyons of Lyons Baker & Co cotton brokers and Alabama Corn Mills president was elected president of the Mobile Cotton Exchange without opposition at the annual election on Wednesday. He succeeds E D G Ledyard and has served as vice president over the past year. Other officers named include H G Grimley as vice president L C Fry treasurer E D Ledyard S A LeBlanc M P D Kahn Henry Hall Clarke L W Parker Estes D Baker and F M Ladd. Los in charge of tallying were L W Parker Horace Upton and R P Pope.
George Davis arraigned in city court on Wednesday and adjudged guilty of perjury. He was remanded to jail for sentence after testifying falsely about prior convictions during a burglary trial. Court records showed two previous indictments despite his denial.
Secretary G. G. Card of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce said that S. W. Cook Brewing Co. of Evansville Indiana has purchased 10 bales of distress cotton in Mobile through the Evansville Business Association. The association had orders for 185 bales to be placed in Southern cities.
Reports from London describe German fleet activity near the Baltic and North Sea as Allied forces bombard the Dardanelles. The Halcyon evaded pursuit after a coastal raid while mines delayed pursuers. Belgian withdrawals, Belgian evacuees, and Russian front actions accompany updates on the Dardanelles and Western front efforts.
The new home of the Norwegian Seamen's Mission at Monroe and Conception streets was dedicated Tuesday night with ministers and seafaring men attending. Clergy from multiple churches spoke, Norwegian and English hymns were sung, and attendees included ship captains such as Mathias Knudsen and Olsvik.
United States election results show Democrats retaining control of both houses with Republican gains in the House threatening a reduced majority. Ohio and New York returns bolster Democratic Senate gains while California and Colorado show uncertain outcomes for key races.
Mobile children born on November 4 celebrate birthdays this month. Photo mailed shows youngsters aged four to seven years, with dates ranging 1903 through 1910.
A Mobile Chamber of Commerce letter cites a state department consular notice about British seizures at Port Said. Vessels named include the Rabenfels Gutenfels Piudos Werdenfels Barenfels Dorflinger Anne Rickmers. A London telegram warns American cargo aboard German ships in the Suez area will face prize court action in Alexandria.
A. J. Parsons of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce left Wednesday at noon for Montgomery to attend the Alabama Railroad Commission hearing on the pig iron rate. The commission will review the railroads request for rehearing on the rate set at 1.75 dollars per ton from north Alabama to Mobile.
Mayor Harry Pillans has been asked by the National Rivers and Harbors Congress to appoint delegates to the annual meeting in Washington on December 9 10 and 11. He will announce selections later. Early returns show Republican gains in many states.
Prince Henry, son and heir of Prince Henry XXVII of the house of Reuss, died in combat as an 18 year old lieutenant in the Seventh Thuringen Infantry Regiment. He had previously visited the country and left a favorable impression on many people.
With a small portion of precincts reporting Mobile County totals show 1 379 votes cast. The Progressives led the field in unofficial returns over Republicans and Socialists while city turnout remained low and election officials were hard pressed to staff polling places.
The British steamer Carisbrook reached the harbor Monday afternoon from Huelva Spain after reporting a British warship spoke with her at sea about 100 miles off the Bahamas. Officers said the Carisbrook was not a German vessel and only rough gulf weather hindered other ships recently.
William P. Croxdale, a Mobile contractor and builder, filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court admitting liabilities of 5938.88 with no assets.
Cham ber of Commerce hosted a noon meeting of sub committee chairmen of the ways and means committee led by Chairman J Leslie Taylor. Taylor announced a 4 30 pm meeting for next Monday at the Cawthon urging full membership and notice of any absence.
The case of Joseph Alonzo vs Esther B Barren, for 15000 damages, opened its second day in circuit court with a crowded courtroom. The plaintiff's witnesses began testimony while 110 defense witnesses were yet to testify. G L Smith and H T Smith defend, Webb and McAlpine represent Alonzo. trial expected to run a full week.
Western apples flood Mobile as Charles W. Hayssen begins receiving New York state carloads and selling them in barrels at wholesale prices. Edward R. Hayssen, now a New York commission merchant, arranged the shipment to divert end-of-season surplus. Apples retail cheaper than bananas, signaling a national push to move overproduced goods to ripe demand centers.
Mother M. Alpholathrop of Rosary Hill Home Hawthorne New York testifies after eighteen years of care to her patients using Vinol on run down and emaciated individuals. She recounts one young woman nearly unable to walk who recovered strength and color after liberal Vinol treatment. Mrs Lathrop states the testimony should convince all of the merits of Vinol the delicious cod liver preparation.
Effective August 26 the departure time of train No. 4 from Calvert Alabama will be 9 20 a m instead of 8 40 a m. The adjustment aims to benefit passengers from Calvert on the Southern division by improving connection with Southern way train No. 221.
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