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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1916

Page

7

Emperor William and Francis Joseph Restore Polish Kingdom

In Warsaw a formal ceremony proclaimed the rebirth of the Polish kingdom after World War I. Governor General von Beseler read the manifesto aloud while Polish officials and students filled the palace and square. Volunteers pledged for a future Polish army as crowds cheered for Poland and Germany.

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

Mowinkle Discharges, Sails After Fast Work at Harbor

The British steamer Mowinkle departed after rapid unloading of sisal cargo at Turner Hartwell docks. Cargo was consigned to James Gibboney and Company. Two more sailing vessels the Allenwilde Fannie Prescott and the Margaret B. Rouss arrived for loading with the Margaret B. Rouss to enter dry dock.

Mowinkle James Gibboney and Company Turner- Hartwell Docks Allenwilde Fannie Prescott Margaret B. Rouss

Juan Brings Bananas to Harbor on UFCO Cargo

The Norwegian steamer Juan arrived this morning with a cargo of bananas for United Fruit Company. The vessel discharged at the M. & QO. fruit wharf. Two sailing ships, Henry Lippert and Roseway, were reported entering the lower bay and are due in the city this afternoon.

Juan United Fruit Company Lower Bay Henry Lippett Roseway

Fail to Approve Mrs Mears as Head of U DC

A Dallas committee of the United Daughters of the Confederacy rejected the Baltimore chapter protest against Maryland state convention proceedings which elected Mrs Adelbert Warren Mears as state president. The Shiloh Monument Association reported full $50,000 raised for the monument to be unveiled May 1917. Mary Latham chapter Memphis won a $1,000 bust prize for fundraising and Tennessee division won a relief for Albert Sidney Johnston.

Associated Press Dallas Tex United Daughters of the Confederacy Baltimore Maryland Adelbert Warren Mears Shiloh Monument Association Mary Latham Memphis Albert Sidney Johnston Tennessee

Colorado Voters Face Snow as Beer Amendment Debate Opens

Snowstorm slows Colorado voters in Denver as supporters and opponents of the beer manufacturing amendment mobilize. Early turnout shows broad interest in the brewing issue with campaigns active before polling.

Colorado Denver Col

Cotton Prices Rise in Liverpool Spot Market

Cotton in fair demand with higher prices at Liverpool. Good middling 11.46, middling 11.32, low middling 11.16. Sales 8,000 bales, including 6,000 American. Receipts 34,000 bales, including 21,100 American. Futures steady with months ranging from 11.30 to 11.45.

Liverpool

One Touch of Nature Makes the World Kin

A sentimental adette notes that kindness spreads when benefits are shared. It cites letters from users of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy asking for publication to help others in similar situations. Each letter reflects a warm wish to aid fellow men.

Advt

Early voters surprise politicians with large turnout

Fair weather across most regions brought a heavy early vote. New Ashford Massachusetts reported the first returns with Hughes leading Wilson in a small margin. President Wilson and Judge Hughes cast ballots early and expected returns tonight.

New Ashford Mass Hughes Wilson Massachusetts Witson Taft Roosevelt New England Providence R. I New York State Middle Atlantic Shadow Lawn Princeton Judge Hughes William R. Wilcox

Political figures watch results amid voting delays

Republican committee was early at his desk receiving telegraphic reports. Chairman Vance C. McCormick of the Democratic committee was in Harrisburg to vote but expected to return later. Observers doubt when results will be known, noting the surge of women voters and a complex postwar scene.

Republican Committee Vance C. McCormick Democratic Committee Harrisburg Penn

Demographic Vote Edge Seen in New York City

New York City voters lined up under clear skies to cast a heavy ballot in the presidential race. Democrats claim about a 100000 lead while Republicans say the Democratic plurality will be at most 70000, with Brooklyn noted for variable results and early voting heavy by 11 am.

New York New York City Brooklyn Election Board

Silent vote to be big factor in New York

New York November 1. Both Republican and Democratic leaders expect the silent vote to influence the election outcome. Republican chairman William R. Willcox praised early telegraphic turnout reports while Democratic chairman Vance C. McCormick planned to return to national headquarters after voting in Harrisburg.

N. Y

Sale of Motor Supply Co property in Mobile County

In Mobile County Alabama on November 18 1916 at noon in front of the County Building the sheriff will sell to the highest bidder the Motor Supply Company interests in motor supplies including wrenches speedometer spark plugs paint bolts nuts tire reliners gas tank extinguishers caps belt dressing iron fittings oil can table key rack horns trunk and two coats per a writ of fieri facias issued by the Law and Equity Court of Mobile County. W H Holcombe Sheriff.

State OF Alabama Mobile County Pirestone Tire & Rubber Co Motor Supply Company Fieri Law and Equity Court of Mobile Eagh Motor Supply W. H. Holcombe

Crew Notice for the For donian Ship in Mobile

In Mobile Alabama on November 6 1916 a crew notice states that neither the master owners nor the son signee of the British motor ship For donian will be responsible for any debts concerning her crew. Heynigen Brokerage.

Mobile Ala Sonsignee Fordonian Heynigen

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