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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1914

Page

6

Britain Vows Endless War at Lord Mayor's Banquet

London reports the New Lord Mayor's banquet where Prime Minister Asquith Field Marshal Kitchener and Winston Churchill pledge sustained war effort. Kitchener calls for more men, Churchill warns of naval pressure and aims to crush Germany, and Asquith says the war will be long until Belgium and France are freed and Prussia defeated.

London England Guild Hall H. H. Asquith Earl Kitchener Winston Spencer Churchill Admiralty Lord Kitchener Germany Asquith Turkey Asia Belgium France Prussia

Assailant Booth Is Given 10 Years

In city court Judge O J Semmes sentenced Mam Booth for assault to murder on M Gerhardt a Government street merchant to ten years in the penitentiary Walter Gazzam for assault to murder two years hard labor Lawrence Cole grand larceny two years George Huggins alias Will Irby grand larceny three years George Davis perjury two cases two years each John Irvin burglary one year Jack Martin forgery second degree two years penitentiary after Gazzami concealed weapons jail one day

O. J. Semmes Mam Booth M. Gerhardt Government Street Walter Gazzam Lawrence Cole George Huggins Will Irby George Davis John Irvin Jack Martin Gazzami

Dozen Deer Shot as Rain Interrupts Sunday Hunt

Hunters in rain spoiled a string of venison hanging at camp after a sudden downpour. Ten or eleven deer were dressed and awaiting transport when rain ruined the last plans, leaving the spoils partly exposed and the hunters soaked and disappointed.

Information On Vessel Cargoes Ordered Withheld

Hon Percy W Maer collector of customs received from the treasury department official word to withhold information on vessel cargoes and destinations for thirty days after sailing The order directs customs officers at Mobile to restrict public disclosure of outward cargoes until after clearance Newsrooms will lose a key marine news source.

Percy W. Maer Treasury Department Washington Maer Officers of Customs Mobile

Arrival of Wine Stamps Delayed Taxes to Be Collected

Mrs. Sarah E. Hoffman reports Treasury Department instructions on the special tax on sales of wines to consumers by dealers starting October 23 1914. Collectors must delay tax collection until wine stamps arrive around the 15th proximo and issue stamps representing tax as required. No discount or use of documentary stamps is allowed for wine tax payments.

Sarah E. Hoffman United States Revenue Mobile Treasury Department Treasury

School Furnishings Bid Session Sets Stage for Desks

About twenty representatives of school furniture makers attended the executive committee meeting to present bids for desks at Barton High School and the new Russell Semmes and Old Shell Road schools. Bids were opened and will be advised at the Wednesday board session along with other docket items. The board will also consider a $300 appropriation to support extension workers in country schools and the tomato and corn club work funded by federal state and county agencies.

Board of School Commissioners Barton High School Russell, Semmes Old Shell Road National Department of Agriculture

Trade Boosters With Exhibits To Visit South America

Fidelity Trust Co plans a 106 day cruise from New York January 27 and Baltimore two days later aboard the Fin land 22 000 ton steamship to visit South American ports and the West Indies. The trip aims to help bankers manufacturers exporters and importers learn Latin American markets with free exhibit space aboard the ship and no charges beyond installation and removal. Secretary George G Card Mobile Chamber of Commerce coordinates details with State Department support.

Travelers’ Department Fidelity Trust Company Baltimore George G. Card Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League Card New York South America Panama Canal Finland West Indies Latin America United States Trust Company Department of State United States of America

Funeral of Mrs Marie Labaud 65 in Mobile

The funeral for Marie Labaud age 65 a New Orleans native and Mobile resident of about thirty years took place from 363 South Cedar Street to St Vincent's Church with Rev Father Early officiating. Pallbearers included J Perez James Wall and others. She died Tuesday morning at the Home for the Aged on Monterey Street after a long illness.

George A. Stauter South Cedar Street St. Vincent’s Church Father J. Perez James Wall Herman Moore D. Antoni Henry Miller Thomas Wall Marie Labaud New Orleans Mobile Monterey Street

Cotton Outlook Cheerful in Southern States

Associated Press reports New Orleans November 10. Swelled interior receipts and rising export movement boost cotton sentiment. Port receipts today reach 60 143 bales with 62 250 bales exported. Houston leads interior gains with 43 540 bales. Dallas spot price up another eight points to 71.8 cents as 9 877 bales trade. Season totals 1 785 771 bales vs 4 394 626 last year. Ports stock climbs to 960 249 bases from 698 378 a week earlier.

Associated Press New Orleans Houston Texas Dallas

Personal News From Mobile Residents and Visitors

Frank W. Hill of Cincinnati travels to Coden Alabama for winter months. Frank A. Wentworth of Chicago and Dr. Gordon Beesley of Bloomington Illinois visit Baldwin county. Frank C. Cheney of Oneonta Alabama tours Mobile. F B Chisholm Mississippi agri department inspector visits Mobile promoting home grown products. Mrs H G Locke arrives in Seattle to join her husband Chief Engineer Harry G Locke of the Coast and Geodetic Survey now stationed in the Northwest.

Frank W. Hill Cincinnati Ohio Battle House Coden Ala Frank A. Wentworth Chicago Gordon Beesley Bloomington Ill Baldwin County Frank C. Cheney Oneonta Mobile Cheney F. B. Chisholm State Department of Agriculture and Commerce of Mississippi Jackson Miss H. G. Locke Seattle Wash Harry G. Locke Coast and Geodetic Survey

Pengagola Bank Officials Indicted Again in Florida

In Pensacola Florida a U S grand jury reindicted four bank officials and former officers of the suspended First National Bank on charges of misapplying funds. Defendants named are William H Knowles Thomas W Brenton W K Hyer and William S Keyser. Attorneys attacked prior indictments claiming improper grand jury selection and the government sought new true bills.

Pensacola Fla First National Bank United States William H. Knowles Thomas W. Brenton W. K. Hyer William S. Keyser

Negro Violinist Douglass to Give Concert in City

Prof. Joseph H. Douglass, regarded as the foremost violinist of the Negro race, will present a recital Thursday night at Warren Street Methodist Episcopal Church colored. He plans a Pacific coast tour, including California Oregon Washington and territory, and has engagement with Victor Talking Machine Company.

Joseph H. Douglass Warren Street Methodist Episcopal Church G. W. Lewis Douglass Pacific Coast Dumas Lyceum Bureau California Oregon Washington Victor Talking Machine Company Camden N. J

Feds Get No Relief From Minor Leagues

Omaha Nebraska November 10 The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues will continue to unequivocally support organized baseball. A resolution to that effect was adopted at the first meeting of the association today.

Omaha Neb National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues

Fleeing Negroes Dump Meat Near Warehouse

Two unknown Black men fled a Magnolia Warehouse Company watchman near Beauregard and Water streets Sunday night. They threw large salted sides of meat under a box car, which was recovered by police and remained unidentified up to Monday night.

Magnolia Warehouse Company Beauregard Water Streets

Woman Seeks Custody Of 4 Year Old Emma Steiner

Margaret Rabby files habeas corpus in probate court seeking custody of her four year old daughter Emma Steiner from Margaret Watters. The case is returnable next Tuesday before Judge Price Williams with attorney J W Tharp listed for the applicant.

Margaret Rabby Emma Steiner Margaret Watters Price Williams J. W. Tharp

Opening Assured Cotton Exchange to Reopen Next Week

New York Nov 10 The cotton exchange faced its final hurdle as a syndicate is formed to take over December contracts at 9 cents a pound. Though no official statement was issued, it was broadly expected the exchange would reopen at the start of next week.

New York Cotton Exchange

Quaker Remedies Sold On Testimony In City Ads

Health Teacher touts Quaker Extract and Oil of Balm with testimonials from locals. One woman, Frances Tolives of St Emanuel street, reports relief from stomach trouble after a single bottle, and urges others to buy at $1 per bottle or bundles. Oil of Balm priced 25c and 5 for $1.00. Sold at B s drug store and Braswell distributor promotes the genuineness.

Frances Tolliver St. Emanuel Street Frances Tolives St. Emaanuel Street B ‘S Ee Eee Ren Rae Braswell

Kidney trouble warned by meat intake claim

A famous authority warns that heavy meat consumption raises uric acid and burdens the kidneys. He prescribes Jad Salts or Rad Salts as a daily morning flush to neutralize acids, clear urinary irritation, and keep kidneys active.

Fragmented street address note

A fragment states first floor at 1188 S. Commerce Street between Church and Government, indicating a location hint in a reader notice.

S. Commerce St

Blacksmith Shop for Rent at Conti and Wilkinson

Historic Blacksmith Shop located at the corner of Conti and Wilkinson Streets offers reasonable rent. Established business site available for immediate occupancy with potential for renovation and continued trade.

N. W. Conti and Wilkinson Sts

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