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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1916

Page

2

Spirited Glash Report Highlights Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting

Texas notes from the United Daughters of the Confederacy session in Athens report Rutherford of Athens presenting the annual overview. A push to print the report and address as pamphlet prompts treasury concerns and a heated moment. Merits awarded include a Rose loving cup to Dallas chapter and a children’s banner to Bethel Heroes Jr. of Tennessee.

Texas Rutherford Athens United Daughters of the Confederacy Treasury Raines South Carolina Dallas Children’s Confederacy Bethel Heroes Chapter Tennessee

Railroads Plan Injunction Suits on Adamson Law

Chicago November 10 Railroads prepare injunction suits challenging the Adamson Law limit on working hours to be filed in federal courts. The plan was discussed by executives including Vice President Sewall of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad in a briefing held in Chicago.

U. P Santa Fe Sewall St. Paul Associated Press Chicago All Rail- Topekate Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul

Six ROTC Units Designated at Six Colleges

The Associated Press reports that six reserve officers training corps schools have been designated. Institutions include University of Arkansas University of Maine St John s College Merchman College of Texas College of Saint Thomas and The College in St Paul Minnesota Charleston South Carolina. The law requires these schools to add compulsory military courses for all physically fit male students. These six are the first to receive units under the act.

Associated Press Washington University of Arkansas Unisida of Maine St. John’s College Mechanton Co Mp Agricultural and Real College of Texas College of St. , Thomas St. Paul

Newport News Bans Pets Roaming in Food Areas

Newport News Virginia approves an ordinance making it unlawful for anyone running a hotel restaurant or public boarding house to allow dogs cats or other domestic animals to roam at large in kitchens or dining areas.

Newport News

Evacuation Talk Over Chihuahua City Disputed

A special train arrived in Juarez with about 600 Carranza troops and American officers believed this signaled Chihuahua City evacuation by Gen Trevino. General Gonzales in Juarez said troops were headed north for duty in western Chihuahua and denied any city evacuation.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Juarez Carranza Chihuahua City Trevino Francisco Gonzales Chihuahua

Criminal Terms Involving Grayson Acting Judge

Grand larceny and forfeiture of bond for Leona Evans with reset on November 21. Grand larceny and embezzlement for Samuel Armstrong taken out of call with forfeiture of bond. Burglary for Bennie James reset for November 29. Fannie Washington pleads guilty to escaping hard labor and receives ten days in jail. Marshall Thomas on trial for assault with a gun.

Grayson Leona Evans Samuel Armstrong Bennie James Fannie Washington Marshall Thomas

Sinking of the Marina to Be Thoroughly Probed

Germany informed the American embassy in Berlin that the sinking of the British steamer Marina on October 28, with six American horse tenders dead, will be thoroughly investigated as submarines operating then report back, according to confidential dispatches.

Washington Germany Berlin Marina Savane Erlin

Wedding in Hattiesburg Unites Miss Lucile Hightower and Dr. C Hal Cleveland

Miss Lucile Hightower daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Hightower was married to Dr C Hal Cleveland of Centerville Alabama at 9 PM in the Main Street Baptist Church Hattiesburg. The ceremony was officiated by Dr E E Dudley. The couple will reside here.

Hattiesburg Miss Lucile Hightower T. A. Hightower C. Hal Cleveland Centerville Ala E. E. Dudley Main Street Baptist Church

Teeth of rats and mice keep growing with gnawing

Rodent incisors grow continuously as they gnaw to wear down tips. The open-rooted teeth length self-regulate, preventing excessive length.

Brazil Civil Code Expands Rights for Women

The new Brazilian civil code takes effect January 1, broadening legal rights for women. It outlines protections and reforms affecting marital status, property, and contractual capacity within the national legal framework.

Brazil

Deaths and Funerals Mr Gilbert Mills

Mr Gilbert Mills cousin of Chief of Police Gilbert M Van Liew died at Zachary Louisiana Thursday afternoon A telegram to that effect was received Thursday night by Chief Van Liew Burial of Mrs M R Mayson The funeral of Mrs Martha R Mayson relict of the late N M Mayson took place Friday afternoon at 3 30 o clock from the family home southeast corner of Stocking and Church streets Rev John W Phillips of the First Baptist church officiated The burial was in Magnolia cemetery Mrs Mayson died Thursday at the home of her daughter Mrs Henderson K Dawson southeast corner of Stocking and Church streets Deceased had been a resident of Mobile for over sixty years and was wide-

Gilbert Mills Gilbert M. van Liew Zachary van Liew M. R. Mayson Martha R. Mayson N. M. Mayson Stocking and Church Streets John W. Phillips First Baptist Church Magnolia Cemetery Mayson Henderson K. Dawson Mobile

Wilson arrives at Rhinecliff amid cheering crowds

President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Wilson travel aboard the naval yacht Mayflower to Williamstown Massachusetts for a baptismal duty. They land at Rhinecliff where locals greet them with cheers and flowers as news of his reelection comes by wireless.

Associated Press Rhinecliff N. Y President Wilson F. B. Sayre

Catts Carries 42 of 52 Florida Counties

Returns from across Florida show Sidney J. Catts leading for governor with an estimated majority not below 15,000. Early tallies place him ahead by about 9,300 votes and carrying 42 of 52 counties, with 35 counties still incomplete but likely to widen his margin.

CATTS Florida Pensacola Fla Sidney J. Catts Catt DeFuniak

Berlin Claim Victory Over Russin Volhynia Front

Austro German troops stormed Russian positions over a two and a half mile front in Volhynia. They captured more than 1,000 prisoners and seized 37 machine guns with heavy Russian casualties reported by the war office.

Associated Press Berlin Sayville Volhynia War Office

Prohibited Liquor Found in Multiple Spots Reported

Deputy sheriffs reported finding prohibited liquors in several locations including Pat O'Brien on Davis avenue west of Three-mile creek with beer gin and whiskey. a house on Wilkinson. Willie Doyle at Canal and Warren with whiskey and beer. J A Watters at Savannah and Wilkinson with beer and whiskey. Harry O'Connor at Elmira and Schott with beer and whiskey. Charles Nelson Jr. at Commerce and Conti with whiskey and beer. Raids also uncovered liquor at Windsor hotel near Royal and Corti and at William Flannagan's place near Royal and Palmetto. Henry Powers was jailed Thursday night for prohibition violations and released on $100 bond. O Flynn and F E Haas cited. Three hundred million Red Cross Christmas seals are being printed for the annual holiday campaign coordinated by the American Red Cross and the National Poster for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis.

Pat O’brien Davis Avenue Three-mile Creek House Wilkinson Adams Willie Doyle Canal and Warren J. A. Watters Savannah Harry O’connor Elmira and Schott Charles Nelson Jjr

California Goes to President by Over 3 000 Votes

California's presidential plurality for Wilson stands at 3150 with 31 precincts uncounted in sparse counties. Secretary Jordan and GOP chair H Rowell expect a split delegation as in 1916, with an official count to start next Tuesday. Governor Johnson has a large Senate lead over Democrat Patton.

Associated Press San Francisco California Wilson Jordan H. Rowell Theepublican Central Committee Hiram W. Johnson Republican Proarécnives United States Senate Georges. Patton

Democrats Still Seem Certain of Control in House

New York Nov 10 With seven districts unresolved early today results show 214 Democrats and 211 Republicans elected to the House, a Democratic plurality of three. If remaining districts align with party norms, Democrats rise to 216 to 215 Republicans. Three others elected to the House and West Virginia New Mexico North Carolina Louisiana districts pending final tallies. Senate stands 54 Democrats to 42 Republicans.

Wal Indiana Lowa Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania iRhode Island Southarolina South Akota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Tota Associated Press Louisiana Senate Ben Lanes

Notable Visitors and Local Appointments in Mobile

Mr. John T Keener remembered in Keener Alabama visit. H B Howe Birmingham passenger agent Burlington route in Mobile on business. Price W Tompkins new notary public filed bond in probate court. Mr and Mrs C J Greenbaugh New York City arrive in Mobile for a few days. J G Minnice and John Mulvoy Mobile and Ohio operating department officials from Meridian Mississippi visiting Mobile.

H. B. Howe Birmingham Ala Burlington Mobile Price W. Tompkins C. J. Greenbaugh New York City Messrs J. G. Minnice John Mulvoy Mobile and Ohio Meridian Miss

Wayne County Returns Show Barnett Lead in Election Totals

In Wayne County Mississippi on election day Don Harrison led with 805 votes for Senate, while B P Harrison received 834 for Congress in the Sixth district. The game law measure failed 361 to 536. Also noted is Rev C R Eucles 8 S J expected to observe Baltimore anniversary of his priestly ordination soon.

Wayneesboro Miss Wayne County Congress B. P. Harrison T. F. Maxwell Don Harrison John Sharp Williams C. R. Eucles Baltimore

Acute and Chronic Rheumatism Overview

The article discusses rheumatism causes and notes no universal cure exists. It mentions uric acid as a suspected factor and reports widespread trial of many drugs with varied success.

Dairyman McClure Fined for Watered Milk Violation

Dairyman W F McClure was fined $15 by the recorder after arraignment in police court for violating city milk ordinances. Dr F P Wolff, chief meat and milk inspector, testified that the milk McClure sold contained more water than allowed. He paid the fine.

W. F. McClure Recorder McClure F. P. Wolff Board of Health

Pythian Castle Hall Increases Capital Stock

A certificate filed in probate court Friday shows the Pythian Castle Hall Association raising its capital stock from 25000 to 47000 dollars. The association owns the Pythian Castle hall. Shareholders C L Smith P J Doherty W L Cahall H Simon J G Adler and D B Cobbs sign the certificate.

Pythian Castle Hall Association Pythian Castle’ Hall C. L. Smith P. J. Doherty W. L. Cahall H. Simon J. G. Adler D. B. Cobbs

Forty Carranza Soldiers Die in Mexican Train Wreck

Forty Carranza soldiers were killed and about eighty injured when their train was telescoped by a pilot train near Celaya. The wreck occurred Sunday at Chirimoya and the injured were taken to San Luis Potosi for treatment.

Carranza Associated Press Laredo Texas Chirimoya Celaya San Luis Potosi

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Quick Kidney Relief

Advertises Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a time tested remedy for congestion and kidney cleansing. Claims non patent medicine status and government chemist approval, urging readers to buy at once from druggists with a money back guarantee.

Haarlem U. S Holland

Race for House Seats Nears Final Counts in New York

Late AP reports from the congressional election show Democrats and Republicans in a neck and neck contest for the Fifth and Sixth districts and a statewide at large race. Final results remain unsettled as returns continue coming in.

Associated Press New. York

Judge Toulmin Suffers Stroke in Paralysis Event

Miss Jennie Culberson Powers of Germantown Pennsylvania is acclaimed as the Sunday school attend ant champion. For over 41 years she has attended every Sunday school session without missing a Sunday.

Jennie Culberson Powers Germantown

New Hampshire Returns Show Wilson in Lead in Early Count

Concord N H November 10 certified returns from 236 of 294 NH precincts show Hughes 42723 Wilson 42416 and Secretary Bean notes the tabulation excludes Ward 2 Keene where Wilson had 1 vote and Ward 2 Dover with 289 presses figures to be corrected due to suspected errors by Bean.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Hughes Wilson Bean Keene Dover

North Carolina District Heated by Narrow Vote Margins

In the North Carolina Tenth district both campaigns claim victory by tiny margins. Democrats peg Weaver ahead by five votes while Republicans cite Britt’s lead by two. Counts from McDowell and Graham counties will decide, with official reports pending. Jerome K. Jerome serves as an ambulance driver for the French Red Cross.

Asheville WN. C Weaver Britt McDowell Graham Z. Weaver Fpritt Jerome K. Jerome Red Cross

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Spirited Glash Miss Rutherford Reserve Officers Corps Vitagraph Lillian Walker South Samuel Taylor Dorsett 8S. Y. Turner Madison Wife Hudson Erican Red Cross Prtteron Johnson John T Dad) Keener Keener County OF Wayne Pythian Castle Ten, S.C Ogburn-Griffin Gro. Co Wilson IS. Stile Nant Shop AT Shook’s Jacob Ree Emanuel Street Tray Merode Bienville Square John Craft V.B. McAlfer
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