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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1916

Page

3

Trevino Divides His Forces Into Two Commands

Arrivals from Chihuahua report General Trevino the Carranza commander concentrating forces into two bodies with Chihuahua City as a base and a large unit from Escalon to shield Carranza garrisons from Villa’s mobile forces. Trevino vowed to stay in Chihuahua to the last cartridge.

Chihuahua City Escalon Villistas EL Paso Tex Chihuahua Trevino Carranza Villa Juardo Juan Trevino Kansas City Kansas

Two Negroes Charged With False Pretenses At Fair

Edward Pryor and Sam Julious were sent to the county road for three months on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. They allegedly charged boys ten cents to enter the Gulf Coast Fair grounds last Saturday, according to the evidence.

Edward Pryor Sam Julious County Road Edington

Massachusetts G O P Sees 75 000 Lead In State

Boston dispatch reports Republican and Democratic managers making final campaign pushes ahead of election day. Governor McCall seeks re election with Frederick W. Mansfield as opponent. GOP leaders estimate a victory margin of at least 75 000 while Democrats express confidence of a safe win.

Associated Press Boston McCall Frederick W. Mansfield

Pennsylvania election anticipates party gains in city

Philadelphia leaders forecast a record Democratic vote for President Wilson while Republican chiefs foresee Hughes winning Philadelphia by 160000 and state by around 200000. Close congressional races are anticipated across several districts.

Philadelphia Wilson Hughes

Democrats Concede Vermont Loss as Republicans Win

Vermont politicians, after a quiet campaign, conceded a Republican victory. Democratic leaders predicted higher turnout for President Wilson than four years ago, signaling a potential vote increase despite the loss.

Associated Press Montpelier Vermont Wilson

To Cure a Cold in One Day Formula

Advertising copy for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets promising a one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee. Includes price of 25 cents and a doctor’s signature in each box.

E. W. Ee

Poles Hear Edict Freeing Country Held by Germans

In Warsaw the manifesto of Emperor William and Emperor Francis Joseph declaring a revived Polish kingdom was read to Polish representatives. Crowds gathered in the castle square as students led parades beneath red flags and hundreds volunteered for a Polish army to be formed under German auspices. The ceremony included readings by von Beseler and a Polish translation, with thanks offered to the emperors and calls for a regent to govern until a hereditary throne can be established.

Warsaw Berlin London William Francis Joseph Kingdom Poland von Beseler University of Warsaw Polytechnic School von Bescher Antwerp Jagellonian Germany Soverign Brudzinsky

Polish kingdom hailed as world war closes long effort

General von Beseler declared the world war fulfilled Poland’s long dream of a restored Polish kingdom. He urged unity with Poles to win the war and heal its wounds, while Austro German monarchs endorsed plans for unity. A Polish army on their side was hoped for as cheers and the national anthem rang in the palace.

von Beseler Poland Kingdom of

Emperor Francis Joseph Seeks Polish State Autonomy

Berlin Nov 6 The Vienna Zeitung reports the text of Emperor Francis Joseph's letter to Austrian premier von Koerber on the Polish manifesto. It states the creation of a Polish state from conquered districts under a German led monarchy with Galicia granted autonomous local affairs within the empire. The emperor asks for draft projects to realize this legally.

Associated Press Berlin Francis Joseph von Koerber Vienna Zeitung Gall Galicia

President Wilson rests at Shadow Lawn before election day

Long Branch New Jersey November 6 President Wilson spends most of today resting at Shadow Lawn awaiting tomorrow's election. He plans no campaign activities. This morning he received many telegrams from Democratic leaders predicting his re election. Tomorrow he and Mrs Lee will drive to Princeton to cast his ballot.

Associated Press Long Branch N. J Wilson Shadow Lawn Lee Princeton

Portugal to Postpone Elections and Call Parliament

Lisbon November 6. After a cabinet meeting led by President Machedo the government decided to delay the upcoming elections and convene an extraordinary session of parliament. A semi official note cites enemy submarine activity along the coast and disturbances aided by expelled German sympathizers as reasons.

Portugal Telat Eres Associa Lisbon Paris Machedo

Widow of Flagler to Wed Judge Bingham 70 Million Inheritance

Mrs Mary Lily Kenan Flagler widow of Henry M Flagler will marry former Judge Robert Worth Bingham of Louisville Ky The match was announced in New York The estate valued around 70 million will pass to Mrs Flagler who inherited her husbands fortune The couple plan to wed in New York on November 15 and live in Louisville Palm Beach and New York City during their marriage

New York Mary Lily Plagter Henry M. Flagler Standard Oil Company Florida Fast Coast Railway Robert Worth Bingham Louisville William R. Kenan Lockport N. J Flagler Palm Beach Fla Mary Lily Kenan Macon Eleanor E

Connecticut 1920 Campaign Closes With Wide Leads

In New Haven Connecticut both parties claim strong wins as campaigns end. Republican chairman J Henry Roraback projects Hughes ahead by 15 000 to 20 000 votes while Democratic chairman Fitzgerald forecasts Wilson carrying the state by 10 000 to 15 000. Local rallies mark the closing hours.

Wilson Connecticut Associated Press Newhaven Conn Party Workers Today J. Henry Roraback Republican Committee Hughes Fitzgerald Democratic Committee

Miners Dead After Gas Blast At Bessie Mines

Birmingham, Ala. Nov. 6 Rescuers fought through the night to reach fourteen of thirty miners killed in a gas explosion at the Bessie Mines of Sloss-Sheffield near Birmingham. Two bodies were recovered Saturday morning and fourteen more on Sunday. Two victims were decapitated by the blast. After-damp hampered efforts as rescuers used gas helmets in two to three shifts with surface bodies prepared for burial.

Birmingham Ala Bessie Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company Here

Dr King's New Life Pills Advertises Laxative Remedy

An advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills cleanse the system by removing impurities and poisons from the blood. It promises a free full bowel movement by morning after a single nightly dose and lists a 25 cent price at the druggist.

Dr. King

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