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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1916

Page

2

Early prospect of peace seen by Court Apponyi

Count Albert Apponyi predicts peace negotiations may begin in the coming winter as Romania is defeated and fronts ease. He notes slower Transylvanian progress due to terrain and rear communications, but sees improved political terms as British and German leaders move toward discussion. He cites recent speeches by Grey and Bethmann-Hollweg as evidence that obstacles to talks are diminishing.

Associated Press Berlin London Albert Apponyi Count Apponyi Germany Romania Rumania Ente Transylian Galicia Russia Liloyd George Lord Grey von Bethmann-Hollweg von Bethmann-Hall Belgium Kingdom of Poland

Four Doctors Disagreed Then Lydia Pinkham Helped Woman

Mrs George W Sebold of Wilmington Delaware suffered backache nervousness and fatigue after four doctors gave conflicting advice. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and weight gain. The letter urges other women to use the remedy and notes its forty year record of aiding backache nervousness ulcers inflammation and irregularities. Readers may write Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.

Lydia E Pink Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Mass

Too Much Wilson Says Latter Students in Mixup

In Fayetteville Arkansas eighty seven of the 240 high school students refuse to attend classes as principal Byers suspends the five minute conversation period at opening. The strikers march to a theater for a meeting and adopt resolutions claiming punishment for supporting President Wilson's re election.

Wilson Fayetteville Ark I’. A. Byers

Adamson Law Test Case Movements Across Nation

Railroads plan injunctions in federal courts to delay the 8 hour law as Brotherhoods vow to appeal to President Wilson for an 8 hour day by January 1. They seek a new act if the law is ruled unconstitutional.

Brotherhoods Wilson

Pennsylvania Road Asks Injunction Over Adamson Law

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company filed in federal court seeking an injunction against three U S district attorneys to stop prosecutions under the Adamson eight hour law. The bill asks the court to declare the eight hour provision unconstitutional and void.

Pennsylvania Road Eentes Associated Press Philadelpemia Pennsylvana Railroad Company Federal District Court Equity United States Pennsylvania

Dr Bell's Fine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad

Neglecting a cold can worsen and cause a stuffed head and tight chest. Dr Bell's Fine Tar Honey, with honey glycerine and antiseptic tar, helps loosen phlegm and ease breathing. Suitable for children and adults, 25 cents at your druggist.

Dr. Bell Easie Pisaeatt Advy

Apponyi open to neutral mediation and pacifist urges

Count Apponyi argued for possible mediation in the war, noting President Wilson could act as intermediary if the opportune moment arose. He criticized Wilson’s neutrality yet welcomed useful services. He warned that Russia threatens Europe and urged Western nations to unite for defense. He said Hungary’s system itself harbors wartime impulses.

Russia Count Apponyi Wilson Europe

Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

For 47 years the soothing antiseptic bar has aided recovery from colds and hacking coughs. The ad claims Dr King s New Discovery relieves congestion and vitality drain, urging readers to buy a bottle at their druggist.

Dr. King

Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair

A grandmother’s routine uses Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore natural hair color. The ad claims a 50 cent bottle darkens gray, leaving hair glossy and youthful with simple daily brushing.

Wyeuth Wyeth

Russia Keeps Poland Plan Unaltered Says Petrograd

Petrograd declares Russia intends a Poland encompassing all Polish lands under autonomous governance within Russian sovereignty. The announcement denounces the Austro German proclamation of an independent Polish state as an attempt to swell Teutonic forces.

Associated Press Petrograd London Russia Poland

Russian protest over German Austrian Poland proclamation

Russian diplomats deliver to accredited governments a protest against the Austro German proclamation creating the Polish kingdom. They denounce the act as a violation of international law and insist the Polish provinces remain part of the Russian empire with inhabitants bound by loyalty to the emperor.

Associated Press London Russia Whes Reuter Petrograd Warsaw Lublin Poland Austria- Hungary Germany Kingdom of Russian Empire

Many Prominent Visitors Here for Masons Meeting

Notables gather in Mobile for a reunion running through Friday. Attendees include A R Causey York Alabama George Freeman Meridian Mississippi B Yanisky Selma Alabama A G Kahn Selma Alabama L W Hall Davenport Connecticut C R Gardner Guthrie Oklahoma H M Hornbuckle York Alabama William Gilpin Whistler R F Doyle Foley H C McCarthy Tampa Be C Cohen New Orleans BE W Conway Richmond Virginia John Ranager Whistler T B Pace Jackson Alabama A J Mullen Selma Honenburg Selma D Cook Selma A Meyer Selma

A. R. Causey York Ala George Freeman Meridian Miss B. Yanisky Selma A. G. Kahn L.W. Hall Davenport Foley H. C. McCarthy Tampa Fla C. W. Cohen New Orleans BE. W. Conway Richmond John Ranager Whistler T. B. Pace Jackson French Fulton A. J. Mullen Selmar Honenburg D. Cook A. Meyer

Burial of Mrs Rosalie I Wagner in Toulminville

Funeral services for Mrs Rosalie I Wagner were held at her daughter Mrs Charles Green’s home in Toulminville and at St Xavier's Catholic Church with Rev Father Lauzen officiating. The body was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery amid a large gathering of relatives and friends. Pallbearers included Denny Green James Crane W A Eastment J Battiste T W Finch and J R Finch.

R. F. Wagner Rosalie I. Wagner Charles Green Toulminville St. Xavier’s Catholic Church Father Lauzen Messrs Denny Green James Crane W. A. Eastment J. Battiste T. W. Finch J. R. Finch

Death of Local Resident William S Mighell at 58

William S. Mighell longtime city resident died Tuesday at 3 30 pm in a local infirmary at age fifty eight He was a native of the city and is survived by relatives The funeral was held Wednesday from his sister Mrs R O Harris 912 Government street and he was buried in Magnolia cemetery.

William S. Mighell R. O. Harris Government Street Magnolia Cemetery

Mobile and Other Cases in High Court Thursday

Montgomery Ala Nov 15 Special When the supreme court and the court of appeals began their winter sessions arguments were made and records submitted in several cases appealed from Mobile and other counties in the first division Criminal cases appealed from the trial courts of south Alabama will be argued and submitted Thursday During the week cases will be considered from Baldwin Clarke Mobile Monroe and Washington Mobile attorneys listed to represent clients include R T Ervin Francis J Inge Gregory L Smith Harry H Smith Harry T Smith J F Hogan B F McMillan Moses Cohn F J Yerger W J Young James E Duggan W G Gaffey Thomas M Stevens Carl Fox and William McLeod

Montgomery Ala Supreme Court Court of Appeals Mobile South Alabama Baldwin Clarke Monroe Washington R. T. Ervin Francis J. Inge Gregory L. Smith Harry H. Smith Harry T. Smith J. F. Hogan B. F. McMillan Moses Cohn F. J. Yerger W. J. Young James E. Duggan W. G. Gaffey Thomas M. Stevens Carl Fox William McLeod

Stock and Poultry Show Planned for This Winter

Gulf Coast Poultry Association held a Tuesday night meeting at the Cawthon Hotel led by President R B Moore with large attendance. Attendees decided to invite blooded dogs stock owners to a November 28 meeting to organize a show this winter.

Gulf Coast Poultry Association Cawthon Hotel R. B. Moore Nober 28

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim

An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE tablets. It states practitioners refund money if it fails and that the E. W. signature appears on each box.

E. W

Notable Attendees Highlight Alabama Baptist Convention

Hon. C C Cooper of Oxford and Hon. H B Foster of Tuscaloosa lead as prominent attendees. Rev Preston Blake of Birmingham guides a large congregation while Rev J Renfroe Curry of Tuskegee is praised for service. Many ministers and leaders from Alabama and bordering states participate.

C. C. Cooper Oxford, Ala Preston Blake Southside Baptist Church Birmingham H. B.foster Tuscaloosa Alabama J. Renfroe Curry Tuskegee West Virginia M. P. H. Potts

George Hall Remanded For Burglary Sentence

In city court on Wednesday George Hall pleaded guilty to burglary and was remanded for sentence. He broke into and entered the home of John Rodgers. John Hays faced Acting Judge Grayson on a $27 embezzlement charge from the Florida Fish Company, with the case sent to the jury. Thursday’s call lists W. H. Blalack, Herbert Calloway and Edward Hall for violations of the prohibition law.

George Hall Hall John Rodgers John Hays Grayson Florida Fish Company Hays W. H. Blalack Herbert Calloway Edward Hall

Vending Machine Case Up For Decision In City Court

The appeal of James Coleman on charges of operating a gum slot machine and a gift enterprise was heard in city court Wednesday afternoon after a recorder’s court fining him 15 dollars for displaying a gum slot machine in the city. His lawyers argued the machine is not a lottery or illegal. The case’s outcome is being watched by vending machine owners.

James Coleman Recorders Court Caleman

British note on blacklist does not close case

Washington reports a fresh round of negotiations between the United States and Britain over the trade blacklist. Britain's reply defends the move as municipal and war related, maintains it will not extend beyond necessity, and signals possible further exchanges.

Washington America Great Britain State Department Britain

Times Says Grey Note Plainly Justifies British Policy

The Times in London argues Viscount Grey’s note to the United States clarifies that the British blacklist does not violate neutral rights. It asserts the measures are municipal and publicly lawful and that American protests misunderstand them.

London the Times Viscount Grey United States

The Princess Pat at Lyric Theater Saturday

The Princess Pat comic opera comes to the Lyric for matinee and night performances. The Birmingham Age-Record lauds Herbert music and Blossom lyrics, noting brisk movement, sparkle, and capable company in an essentially worthwhile show with encores and lively parts. Seat sales begin Thursday at 9:36 AM.

Lyric Theater Birmingham Age-neral Jefferson Theater Victor Herbert Henry Blossom Herbert Blossom

Shivar Mineral Water Promises Taste and Money-Back Guarantee

The ad proclaims Shivar Mineral Water as a perpetual regulator that makes lazy livers active, promises a money-back guarantee, and notes fine taste at a low cost. It offers delivery anywhere via Our Mobile Distributors and Van Antwerp Drug Corp with a phone contact.

van Antwerp Drug Corp

Lumbermen Propose Forestry Department to Boost Industry

Western lumbermen urged Eastern and Southern peers to form a forestry division with four branches administration timber problem manufacturing and advertising plus educational publicity. R H Downman of New Orleans head of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association said the group could lead trade expansion with Northwest lumbermen's aid.

Associated Press Spokane Wash Western Lumbermen Forestry Additton R. H. Downman New Orleans National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Northwest

Odd Fellows in Mobile District Meeting Here

Cullman Grand Master Stiefelmeyer notes Mobile born idea of orphans’ home at Cullman. One hundred fifty children at the home with twelve admitted last Saturday. Farm production rising as lands open. Hard work of Superintendent Miller and boys yields big crop. matron Mrs Miller and girls assist. Sovereign Grand Lodge in Chattanooga saw Cullman band and fifty children perform at Lyric Theater.

Cullman Stiefelmeyer Mobile E. B. Miller B. B. Miller Sovereign Grand Lodge Chattanooga Lyric Theater

Woman Fined for Resisting Process in Local Court

Frances Williams was fined 50 dollars and 50 days in jail for resisting a process after officer Brannan attempted to serve a civil attachment at her home. The incident led to handcuffing during the service. Other defendants faced separate charges including metat larceny, carrying concealed weapons, and affray with varied fines and jail terms.

Frances Williams Inferior Criminal Court Chamberlain Brannan Merton Lambert N. A. Padgett Paul Sanders John Allen Ardelia Allen

Marriage License Issued in Probate Court

A marriage license was issued Wednesday in the probate court for White Coleman Wilkinson and Carrie Virginia Day.

White Coleman Wilkinson Carrie Virginia Day

Mobile party sails to Orange for City of Orange launch

A Mobile delegation travels by special sleeping car to Orange Texas for the launch festivities of the City of Orange the largest Gulf coast sailing craft yet. Henry Piaggio hosts the trip joined in Gulfport by M J McDermott and other Mobile Bank of Mobile officials sending Satsuma oranges and inscribed napkins for the banquet.

Orange Tex Gulf Coast Mobile Gulfport Henry Piaggio M. J. McDermott Bank of Mobile Satsuma McDermott Moble County A. Staples H. A. Fharr Piaggio

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