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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1916

Page

3

German Threat Placed Over Greek Armament Aid

London dispatches report Count Mirbach German minister to Greece notified Athens that surrender of Greek guns and rifles to Entente forces would be marked as unfriendly by Germany. Secrecy surrounds Entente note on Greece and legations as premier warns of grave implications without negotiated compromise.

Entente Associated Press London Count Mirbach Greece Athens Germany National Defense Army

Four Pay Fines In Liquor Cases

Jim Johnson Ed Scott Charles Golden and Howard Wright pleaded guilty in the inferior criminal court today to violating the prohibition law They were each fined 50 and costs of court which they paid Other prohibition cases on the docket were disposed of as follows Julian Lartigue reset for November 16 Charles Hannon Willie Johnson and Martin Burns reset for November 17 In the city court today the prohibition charge against John J Sullivan was nolle pressed Harry Pucket continued until November 29 C V Schneider appeal withdrawn Eugene Jemison jury out Deputy sheriffs Friday afternoon reported raids Charles Schimpf 112 Conti street Peter Hamil 7 North Royal A Flach 250 Davis avenue Sam Smolkin Joachim and Lipscomb Joe Robbins Water between Conti and Government B F Cody Charleston and Royal Frank Prendergast southwest corner Canal and Cedar Reese Dawson northwest corner Royal and Adams John McEvoy Basil and Earle Edward Moody and Richard McCarthy pleaded guilty in the recorders court today to violating the prohibition law They were each fined 50 which was aia The police department Friday afternoon according to their report found prohibited liquors in the soft drink stand operated by Charles Nelson Jr southwest Conti and Commerce streets and John H McEvoy Tear and Basil streets

Jim Johnson Ed Scott Charles Golden Howard Wright Inferior Criminal Court Julian Lartigue Charles Hannon Willie Johnson Martin Burns John J. Sullivan Nolle Harry Puckett C. V. Schneider Eugene Jemison Charles Schimpf Conti Street Peter Hamil North Royal A. Flach Davis Avenue Sam Smolkin Joachim and Lipscomb Joe Robbins Conti B. F. Cody Charleston Royal Frank Prendergast Southwest Corner Canal Cedar Reese Daw- S5on Northwest Corner Royal and Adams John McEvoy Basil Earle Edward Moody Richard McCarthy Recorder’s Court Aia Charles Nelson, Jr Commerce John H. McEvoy Tear

Masgana Charged With Threat To Kill Dr Terrill

George Masgana a veterinarian was docketed on a charge of threats to kill Dr J D Terrill a city physician Bond set at 1000 and he remained in jail after failing to post. Officers reported Masgana was intoxicated when he threatened the doctor as he left a residence on the Moffat road after attending Edmund Carre.

George Magana J. D. Terrill Terrill Edmund Carre Moffat Road Magana

Confessed Bigamist Says He Is Reforming in Prison

Wesley Johnson, convicted of bigamy, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Acting Judge Grayson. When asked to speak, Johnson claimed reform since his marriages, saying he has converted eleven souls while in jail. the judge credited his good record and chose the minimum term.

Wesley Johnson Grayson Johnson

Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi

TRE WEATHER. WASHINGTON, Nov. 11. Forecast calls for probably fair conditions tonight and Sunday across Alabama and Mississippi.

Washington Alabama Mississippi

Slavs Regain Ground After Friday Offshore Attacks

A fragment notes Friday fighting with a squadron of naval planes attacking the harbors at Ostend and Zeebrugge. Bombs dropped reportedly achieved satisfactory results as the ground shifted in the ongoing conflict as reported on page one.

Ostend Zeebrugge

Fighting resumes near Tchernavoda bridge in Dobrudja

London reports renewed combat around the Tchernavoda bridge as Russian forces advance. The Russian official note claims infantry and cavalry have occupied Dunareav station on the Danube’s west bank, two miles from Tchernavoda, marking the first crossing by Bulgarian German troops.

London Tchernavoda Dobrudja Romania Dunareav Danube

German Attack Repulsed on Somme Front at Dentecourt

Paris dispatch reports German forces attacked last night at Dentecourt on the Somme front and were repulsed by French troops. The war office announced heavy losses were inflicted on the attacking force.

Associated Press Paris Dentecourt Somme War Office

British Take German Position North of Courcelette

Northeast of Courcelette on the Somme front the British last night entered an advanced German position according to the war office report.

Berlin Sayville Courcelette Somme War Office

German and Austro Hungarian Troops Advance in Transylvania

German official statement reports successful advances on the northeast front in Transylvania. Romanian lines were taken at bayonet point west of the Predeal Sinaya road in yesterday operations.

Berlin Transylvania Predeal-Sinaya

Serbian and French Attacks Repulsed by German Forces

Berlin reports French and Serbian assaults east of Monastir and along the Cerna heights in Southern Serbia were repelled with heavy losses. Allied attacks near Polog briefly breached German frontline positions before being checked.

Berlin Sayville Monastir Cerna River Serbia Polog

Duval Printing Company Incorporation Filed

Duval Co reveals articles of incorporation for J. E. Duval Printing Company in probate court. The firm will operate job printing lithography and stationery with headquarters in the city. Capital stock set at 8000 dollars starting with 4500 dollars. Incorporators are Joseph E. Duval Mrs. A L Feeks and Mrs E F Duval.

War ink invented to protect school papers in Berlin

Berlin reports a new fluid called War ink designed for public schools. It does not bleed through loosely woven or glazed paper and dries quickly, allowing cheaper paper to be used for exercises. The education minister says it will be adopted in all public schools soon.

Associated Press Berlin Minister of Education

Late returns fail to alter president's lead in Mexico race

Mexico totals show a 2,184 vote margin with 29 of 638 precincts outstanding. The late results do not change the president's lead as precincts are small and scattered.

Mexico Gire Walton

Hughes Leads With Narrow Minnesota Margin In 29 Precincts Missing

AP dispatch from St. Paul reports Hughes at a 298 vote plurality with 178,305 to 178,007 for Wilson as 29 precincts remain unreported. Historical records suggest the remaining precincts could add about 400 votes, plus unknowns from soldiers abroad and traveling men ballots.

Associated Press ST. Paul Minn Hughes Wilson Texas

President Wilson Victory in New Hampshire Declared

Concord New Hampshire November 11 President Wilson is reported to have a 63 vote plurality over Hughes in the state totals according to certified returns from all but one precinct Secretary Bean notes an error in Ward 2 Dover adding 289 Wilson votes and omitting them from certified returns and cites newspaper Dorchester returns showing Hughes 31 Wilson 18 Party leaders see no reason to doubt the figures though Dover precinct report was being expedited.

Associated Press Concord N. H Wilson Charles E. Hughes New Hampshire Bean Dover Dorchester Hughes

Black man Fined and Appeals Larceny Case in City Court

Floyd Dennis, a Black man, was sentenced to ninety days hard labor by Recorder D. H. Edington after arraignment on a larceny charge for stealing $20 from J. M. Brooks. Dennis denied the complaint and gave notice of appeal to the city court with bond set at $250.

Floyd Dennis J. M. Brooks D. H. Edington Dennis Recorder’s Court

Fines for License Violations Rendered in Recorder Court

S. G. Neuberger was fined seven dollars and fifty cents and costs for violating the state automobile license law. The defendant gave notice of an appeal to the city court. William Maxwell was fined three dollars and fifty cents and costs for operating a motorcycle without a license and paid the fine and costs.

S. G. Neuberger Recorder William Maxwell

Baden Grants Title To Wartime Fiancées

In Karlsruhe authorities announce a proposal allowing women who were engaged to men killed or missing in the war to call themselves Frau instead of Fraulein. The change requires proof of engagement and intent to marry.

Associated Press Karlsruhe Baden Grand Duchy of Baden Grand Duke Ministry of Justice

Marriage Licenses Issued At Probate Court Saturday

The probate court issued marriage licenses Saturday to White Felix W Cleveland and Annie Lee Sargent Harold Wittman and Mary Cornelia Boutlemet and A Ww Little and Annie Mas Booth.

Felix W. Cleveland Annie Lee Sargent Harold Wittman Mary Cornelia Boutlemet A Ww. Little Annie Mas Booth

British steamer Bogota sunk report from London

The British steamer Bogota of 4 605 tons, owned by the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, is believed sunk per Lloyds announcement. Separate items note Mexico weighing mining decree extension, Canadian war expenses, and various international updates.

Bogota London Mexico Canada Lloyd's Pacific Steam ‘Navigation Company of Liverpool

Fire on Italian Steamer Albania Extinguished After Five Hours

In Baltimore the Italian steamer Albania, chartered by the government for munitions service, battled a deck fire while moving up the Patapsco river. Fire boat Deluge aided after a five hour effort, saving all ninety crew members as the ship neared Baltimore from Norfolk.

Associated Press Baltimore Albania Patapsco Norfolk

Popular Vote Gives Wilson 4033 12 Lead

Final vote tally shows Wilson leading with 4033 ballots to 12 for rival in a local contest. Report notes unofficial results await official certification and potential recount.

Wilson

How To Get Rid Of Catarrh and Head Noises

A home treatment using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar offers relief from catarrh and related symptoms. Four spoonfuls daily can ease breathing headaches dull thinking and may restore hearing, with many ear troubles linked to catarrh.

Trooper Kills Two and Wounds One in Laredo Standoff

In Laredo Texas on November 11 Corporal W Smith fired at four K Troop Fourteenth Cavalry at the mer stables killing Private Jones and Private McKnight and wounding Private Conners. Smith was placed in the gun house.

Associated Press Laredo Texas W. Smith Jones McKnight Conners K Troop Fourteenth Apm Mer Smith

Rev L E Goodgame joins Whistler church

The Rev L E Goodgame, former pastor at Zion and Theodore Baptist churches, began work at the Whistler church after a welcoming grocery shower. He expressed optimism about a great future for the Whistler church and his readiness to lead.

Rev. L. E. Goodgame Whistler L. BE. Goodgame Zion and Theodore Whistler Church

First Woman Ever Will Sit in Congress

Helena Montana latest returns assure election of Jeanette Rankin Republican as the first woman to hold a seat in the national house of representatives.

Congress Associated Press Helena Mont Jeanette Rankin Miss Rankin National House of Representatives

Weather Bureau plots Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico station extensions

The Weather Bureau plans to extend service across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. New stations will be added at Belize Bluefields Swan Island and Santa Marta among others to improve daily weather reports and storm detection from Barbados Curacao Bermuda and the Bahamas.

Associated Press Washington United States Weather Bureau Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Belize British Honduras Bluefields Nicaragua Swan Island Caribbean Honduras Santa Marta Colom St. Lucia Puerta Dominican Republic Vavassa Cuba Haiti Guianamo West Indies Barbados Trin Curacao Bermuda Baham

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Treasury Masgana Dr.terrill Bigamist TRE Weather Sipek Pos Begha Frederick Beetson Chicago Frederick Beetson, Jr New York Beetson Irving Twombly America Twombly Cincinnati Garry Herrman National Baseball Commission Tchernavoda Bridge Minnesota Mexico City Ottawa Chihuahua City Arnulfo Gonzales Chihutut Francisco Trevino Vera Cruz Rome Giuseppe Salvago Raggi Tomasso Tittoni Semain Religieuse Benedict Londres Frankyingham Mass National Association For the Study and Prevention of Londoax Percy Archer Clive Herefordshire Clive Flanders New Orleans Albert D. Henriques Louisiana Montgomery William T. Seibels Montgomery County Winchester James A. Gardner West Virginia Capon Bridge Tampa Fla Havana Asheville N. C Buncombe Country Lexington Washington and Lee Bucknell Worcester Association of American Universities The Manchester Guardian Roosevelt Youngstown Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Plate Fannie Davidson John X. Davidson St. Paw Miss Davidson St. Nicholas Rink Wilson Hughes Arizona Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Ee Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Montana Nebraska Neese Nevada New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Wisconsin Wyoming Quick Transfer CO Weather Bureau Just Nicholas Pure Food Store Mobile the Betrix Grocery CO N. W. Corner Dauphin and Jackson Streets Bell S. O. Rogers Lumber Co Foot of Madison St Bell Phone the Item Baldwin Counties Ascade Dale Creamery Dauphin Street Homie Pure Food Fish Company Florida IS CO N. E. Cor Régal and Church
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