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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1916

Page

3

Methods School Today to Hear T L McGill on Federation

The Mobile School of Methods program hosts T L McGill of Selma for an afternoon session on The O A B C Federation. He leads the evangelistic effort that doubled Selma Sunday school attendance and spurred federations in Alabama Ohio and New York. Conference at First Baptist Church includes plans for a winter push by Mobile adult Bible class federations and varied departmental sessions.

T. McGill Selma O. A. B. C. Federation Selma Men’s Organized McGill Alabama O. A. B.C. Federation New York Mobile Men's S. Gaillard Hamilton Mobile Women’s C.S. Shawhan School of Methods First Baptist Church A. G. Tan Deland Cooper Leon C. Palmer Alabama Sunday School Association P. Moore T. L. McGill

Wu Ting Fang Named China Foreign Minister

Wu Ting fang has been appointed minister of foreign affairs in Peking by a near unanimous parliamentary vote. The longtime Chinese minister to Washington succeeds the earlier rejected selections due to monarchical leanings.

WU Fang NEW China Associated Press Peking Wu Ting Ang Wu Ting Fang Washington Tuan Chi-fui

Wyoming voters move to polls as rain threatens

Over cast skies with a threat of rain early today tended to hasten the voting throughout Wyoming. Chief interest centered in the senatorial contest.

Wyoming Cheyenne Wyo

Fair Weather and Heavy Early Vote Reported Across New Mexico

Fair weather prevailed in New Mexico with reports from various sections indicating a heavy early vote across the state on this election day in Albuquerque and other locales.

New Mexico Albuquerque N. M

Marriage licenses issued by probate court

The probate court issued licenses Tuesday and Monday afternoon for Henry A. Nordmann and Mary Ellen A. Hickey, and Daniel W. Moseley and Leslie D. Bedwell.

Probate Court Henry A. Nordmann Mary Ellen A. Hickey Daniel W. Moseley Leslie D. Bedwell

Maine Voters Turn Out Amid Presidential Ballot

Voters across Maine cast ballots in the presidential contest despite the state election already decided in September. Pleasant weather aided the turnout as residents faced the polling stations in Portland and other locales.

Maine Portland

Daniels Ends Campaign With Torchlight Parade

Secretary of the Navy Daniels wound up his campaign activities in North Carolina with an address in Winston Salem after leading a long torchlight parade through the city last night.

Daniels Associated Press Winston Salem N. C Secretary of the Navy

Gets-IT Corn Remedy Promoted As Easiest To Use

An advertisement touts Gets-It as the simplest corns and calluses cure. It claims rapid relief with a few drops, replaces harsh treatments, and urges buying 25 cents a bottle from E Lawrence & Co in Chicago.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicago Mobile

Slayings Probe As IWW Clash Prisoners Sit in Seattle

Snohomish and Seattle authorities, aided by Seattle police, hold 289 prisoners linked to Sundays fatal clash between IWW members and Everett citizens. Investigators seek actual shooters while Everett prosecutions hinge on identified defendants. IWW funds flow for defense as William Haywood arrives. William Blackman probes Everett industrial conditions.

Seattle Wash Snohomish County Industrial Workers of the World Everett Everett City Dock King County William D. Haywood Chicago William Blackman United States Department of Labor Pacific Coast

English Imports and Exports Register Gain

London November 7 The board of trade figures for the year show an increase of 13 000 000 pounds sterling in imports and 12 746 000 pounds in exports. Principal increases in imports were Food 6 000 000 pounds and cotton 3 000 000. Leading gains in exports were in manufactured goods including cotton textiles 3 000 000 and woolens 1 500 000.

Associated Press London Board of Trade

Funeral for Mrs. John W. A. Sanford Held in Montgomery

Funeral services were held at the brother’s residence for Mrs. John W. A. Sanford 81 long time United Daughters of the Confederacy worker who died Sunday night after a 16 year illness from a hip fracture. Surviving relatives include three brothers A. J. Taylor Hails Taylor and Thomas Taylor of Montgomery and three grandchildren Mrs. Burlin Starnes John W. A. Sanford and Hugh Sanford.

Montgomery Ala John W. A. Sanford United Daughters of the Confederacy Sanford A. J. Taylor Hails Taylor Thomas Taylor Burlin Starnes Birmingham Detroit Hugh Sanford North Carolina

Birmingham Rates to Drop Over Five Percent If Approved

Birmingham Railway Light and Water Power Company seeks a reduction of more than five percent in its electricity rates. The Alabama Public Service Commission will review the filed schedule on Thursday. Atticus Mullin, secretary, said the company voluntarily filed the schedule.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Public Service Commission Birmingham Railway, Light and Water Power Company Atticus Mullin Street Railway Company

Chorus Rehearsal for Faith Is The Victory

The chorus will rehearse at First Baptist Church Government and Jefferson streets on Tuesday November 7 from 7 to 4 o clock. Children of Baptist churches in Mobile are urged to attend.

First Baptist Church Government and Jefferson Streets Baptist Churches of Mobile

Aviator Wrecks Engine Dropping Floral Wreath

Oliver Meyerhoffer a San Diego aviator nearly died when his wreath dropped from 1000 feet during a funeral escort for Joe Bocquel and caused a gust driven short circuit that halted his plane. He managed a controlled landing on the bay.

San Diego Cal Oliver Meyerhoffer Joe Bocquel Meyerhoffer Rocquel San Francisco

Generally Fair Weather Across U S This Morning

The Weather Bureau reports generally fair conditions across the nation with only light rains in the extreme upper Mississippi valley and snow in western Colorado. Temperatures are unusually warm for the season and the overall atmosphere is pleasant.

Washington Weather Bureau Mississippi Valley Colorado

Alabama School Tax Amendment Becomes Voters' Focus

Alabama voters on November 7 weigh a constitutional amendment allowing counties to levy a tax for schools. With all twelve electoral votes already pledged to Wilson, attention shifts to eastern northern and western states as results come in.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Alabama Wilson

612 Tons Silver Bullion Put Aboard Deutschland

Six and one half tons of silver bullion from the San Francisco mint were unloaded in New London and sent to the German merchant submarine Deutschland at the state pier. The metal traveled in five open wagons through the streets without armed guards for shipment overseas.

Associated Press New London Conn San Francisco Deutschland State Pier

Deaths and Funerals of James R. Brown in Mobile

James R. Brown, native of Albany New York aged 63 years, died Monday night at 7 10 at 107 St Emanuel street Mobile after thirty years as a steam shovel engineer for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Survived by widow three daughters Miss Gettie of Meridian and Misses Nada and Fennie Brown, two sons Samuel of Meridian and Elliott of Decatur Ill.

James R. Brown Albany New York Mobile St. Emanuel Street Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Brown South T. G. Gettie Meridian Miss Nada Fennie Brown Samuel Elliott Brown Decatur, Ill

Infant Goronoway Owen Gliddon Jr. Dies After Illness

Goronoway Owen Gliddon Jr. aged eighteen months died after a short illness Monday night at 10 15. He was the son of Mr and Mrs G G Gliddon Sr of 4 College Lane.

Goronoway O. Gliddon, Jr Goronoway Owen Gliddon, Jr G. ©. Gliddon, Sr No. 4 College Lane

Defalcation Payment Forwarded by National Surety

The National Surety Company paid $1490.47 into the state treasury as part of losses from the defalcation of W. D. O'Brien former tax collector of Tallapoosa county. O'Brien, recently indicted, pledged to plead guilty at the next Tallapoosa circuit court term and face sentencing.

Montgomery Ala National Surety Company W. D. O’brien Tallapoosa County O’brien Tallapoosa

Morgenthau and Wilcox Claiming Election Already

New York November 7 The Democratic finance chair Morgenthau says the country faces an upheaval as returns tilt toward Wilson while Republican leader Willcox proclaims victory based on New Ashford Massachusetts results. He notes the campaign spent about 1.65 million with around 200000 left unpaid. Morgenthau hosts a dinner for major contributors and cabinet members as returns come in.

New York Willcox New Ashford Mass McCormick Democratic Committee Harrisburg Wilson Ashford Henry Morgenthau Democratic Finance Committee E. M. House

Court Call Docket For Wednesday In Equity and Law

In the Law and Equity Court Judge Berney calls a Wednesday docket listing cases including Joseph Perva Republic Cresting Co and Bright Sovereign Co vs G Olinger J H Webb. In Circuit Court Judge Browne lists Tuesday dismissals and abatements for several cases then presents Wednesday calls including Leeper Co vs Mrs Nelson Corn & Cotton Farms Co vs Rogers Wheeler vs Wheeler Reimer t H Ollinger vs Kimball administrator and Ollinger & Bruce vs Kimball administrator.

Law and Equity Court Berney Joseph Va Republic Cresting Co. Bright Socery Co Co. G. Olinger J. H. Webb Lloyd E. Warner Circuit Court Browne Like King C. M. Best J. J. Cameron Southern Punctureless Tire Co L. F. Boyle Gavin Hunter J. F. Grice Spencer Lumber Co L. F. Leeper & Co Charles Nelson Corn & Cotton Farms

Chancery Court actions set for Tuesday sessions

Smith chancellor presides in business Tuesday before 12:30 p m with several matters submitted. LeBaron Coleman versus Mamie Coleman. Angela Havron versus Richard Havron. Pearson versus Ashbee. Sage versus Boyes. Wilkins versus Wilkins motions and references ordered or granted with pleadings and proof.

Chancery Court Smith LeBaron Coleman Mamie Belle Coleman Register Angela Switzer Havron Richard Havron C. Pearson George F. Wilkins

Indiana Vote Brisk Amid Fair Weather Forecast

Early balloting in Indiana was brisk as voters headed to polls on November 7. Officials predicted a record turnout thanks to pleasant weather and a steady stream of voters across Indianapolis and other counties.

Indiana Indianapolis Ind

Votes of Women Endorse Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine

Women voting with their purchases show support for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound by buying and using it for their health needs. The piece frames consumer choice as a voting act and praises past use by women suffering from ailments.

Lydia E. Pinkham

South Carolinians Focus on Other States After Wilson

South Carolinians, already counting their nine electoral votes for Wilson, were chiefly concerned today over what other states would do. The report from Columbia notes voters tracking national results and awaiting final outcomes in key battlegrounds.

Columbia 8. C Wilson

Unusually Large Ohio Vote Expected in 1932 Election

Ohio voters faced favorable conditions as election day opened with anticipation of a record turnout. In addition to the national ticket, contests for U S senator Atlee Pomerene Democrat and Herrick and for governor Frank B Willis against James M Cox drew close bids. Both sides claimed victory margins up to 100000.

Columbus Ohio Atlee Pomerene United States Myron T. Herrick Frank B. Willis James M. Cox

Boston Voter Turnout Expected From 117000 Registered

The city expected a brisk party vote with most of the 117000 registered voters likely to cast ballots. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and closed at 4 p.m., according to party leaders.

Boston Ent Press

Six Arrested in Salt Lake Dynamite Plot

Six men were arrested over the past two weeks in Salt Lake City linked to a dynamite plot. Police report nitroglycerine, caps, and powder found on three suspects while fifteen remain under suspicion. An inmate’s hint tied to Joseph H death anniversary may expose the gang.

Tess Salt Lake Mocky Oslo Joseph H Hillstrom Lpgader Lake Merchant

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. L. M’gill Earth Democracy Today Wilson and Marshall Repub Woodrow Wilson Thomas R. Marshall U.S Morganthau and Wilcox Morganthau South Carolina Sen Pomerene Myron Herrick Gov. Willis PLO Salt Lake Vitagraph Anita Stewart Rigley Way Wrigley's Wrigley United
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