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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1916

Page

6

Belgians Deported By Germans Reach Forty Thousand

Reports from The Hague via Associated Press say 30 000 to 40 000 Belgians have been deported by German forces at about 2000 per day. Antwerp faces 27 000 conscripts, Lessines loses over 2000 of 7000 residents, and many Belgians resist by refusing to work.

Associated Press Hague London Antwerp Lessines Jemappes Reglian Army Liege Valenciennes Hainault

Former bank messenger held on charge of theft

Edward Therek, a former messenger for Calumet National Bank of Boston, was arrested in Miami Florida on theft charges. The bank had reported losses amounting to several thousand dollars in cash and securities and a bonding company reimbursed the bank for $20,000. A large portion of the stolen negotiable papers was reportedly recovered in Miami.

Boston Miami Fla Edward Therek Calumet National Bank Therek

One Touch of Nature Makes the Whole World Kin Ad

A health ad extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the charity of users who write to manufacturers. It frames sharing proven help as a community virtue and invites letters to publish for others facing the same cough and cold troubles.

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

Advertising notice claims a home treatment for piles offering immediate relief from bleeding itching and protruding symptoms. Readers are invited to write to M Sommers Box P Notre Dame for details and a free trial sample with local references upon request.

M. Sommers

Spy Accused of Blackmail At German Embassy

The German embassy in Washington reports it will not press charges against Dr. Armgaard Karl Graves alleged to have tried to blackmail Countess von Bernstorff wife of the German ambassador. US Justice officials say Graves cannot be held with witnesses limited to embassy and government officials. Graves claimed he would reveal sensational disclosures if prosecuted while the embassy seeks letters held by the Justice Department.

Washington, D. C Armgaard Karl Graves Countess von Bernstorff Department of Justice Graves Germany

Churches in and Near Mobile Directory of Services

News of churches in Mobile area lists Government Street Presbyterian South Franklin Street Central and Broad Street congregations with pastors Rev Henry Wade Du Bose H M Perkins and Rev D A Planck D D. Services include Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meetings at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome with seats free.

Government Street Government and Jackson Ts Henry Wade du Bose Danday School R. O. Harris Christian Endeavor Society South Franklin Street H. M. Perkins L. G. Curtis Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Julius Winter Central Presbyterian Church Dauphin and Ann D. A. Planck D. D Christian Endeavor Broad-street

Methodist church notices list Sunday schedules citywide

The notice lists multiple churches with pastors and service times including Sunday school at 9:30 am, morning and evening sermons, Epworth League meetings, and midweek prayer services. It names St Francis Street, Broad Street, Crichton, Government Street, Oakdale, Prichard, St Stephens Road, Toulminville, Dauphin Way, Plateau, Whistl and Pleasant Valley with respective pastors and superintendents.

St. Francis Street St. Francis Joachim Streets O. C. McGehee D. D R. P.roach Epworth League Broad Street Broad and Elmira Streets L. H. S. Chappelle H. E. Palmer Crichton J. B. Trotter Epworth Government Street Government and Broad Streets J. E. Northcutt D.D Oakdale D. Y. Register T. A. White Toulminville Dauphin Way A. B. Brown Plateau G. W. Carpenter HE Palmer F. M. Atchison William Cato

Sunday Church Services and Meetings Listed Citywide

Local churches announce Sunday school and worship times across First Baptist Jefferson and Government streets. Rev. John W. Phillips conducts services at 11 and hosts a 7:30 p.m. Japan talk by Rev. Franklin Roy. prayer meeting Wednesday. Baptist Tabernacle lists 9:30 a.m. teaching with J. T. Dulaney and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oakdale Church sets 9:50 a.m. Bible school and 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. dust Young People's Union 6:30 p.m. plus raders training Friday. Grichton Church or others show pastoral sermons.

First Baptist Church Government Jefferson Streets John W. Phillips Castor T. . Frazer George B. Eager Japan Franklin Roy Baptist Tabernacle Church Corner Church Claiborne Streets J. E. Barnes Church Street J. T. Dulaney Pote Young People’s Union Oakdale S. D. Monroe W. R. Langner Young People’s Union Paul Larr Raders Tor Harry Keenan Prichard ‘Church J. D. Anderson Dauphin Way Dauphin and Ann Street Guy R. Hurlbutt W. D. Edwards Unior B. Y. P. U North Side Church North Conception Street F. L. Thornhill G. J. Abney Galvary Church North Carolina Street Cedar Warren Streets H. H. Burbee, Jr W. J. Young

Sunday church topics at three local congregations

Government Street Presbyterian Rev Henry Wade Du Bose leads with morning talk How Jesus Spent the Sabbath and evening talk A Happy Appetite. Francis Street Methodist Rev Dr O C McGehee offers Meaning of the Sabbath and How to Fight Evil. Central Presbyterian Rev D A Planck presents The Christian Sabbath in morning service.

Government Street Presbyterian Henry Wade du Bose Jesus Francis Street Methodist O. C. McGehee Central Presbyterian D. A. Planck

Local church services and schedules listed across several parishes

Sunday school times and pastors for Prichard, Dauphin Way and North Side churches are outlined. B Y P U meetings, prayer gatherings, and weekly teachers meetings are noted with specific days and times. Also listed are Galvary Church details including Bible school and midweek services.

Church Schedules and Clergy on Emanuel and Nearby Streets

A list of Sunday services across multiple churches including Christ Church Emanuel St. Church streets with Rev Matthew Brewster and Rev James Fk Plummer. Holy Communion and sermon times vary by church with Sunday school sessions and evening services noted. Others include St Johns Dearborn Monroe, Trinity St Anthony Jackson, Grace Church Rev J T McCaa, St Paul Spring Hill and Whistler, St Marks Toulminville with different rectors and service times. Union meeting of Woman's Auxiliary called for Tuesday 4 pm.

Christ Church Emanuel Church Streets Matthew Brewster All Saints’ Church Ann Streets James Fk. Plummer Dearborn and Monroe Streets Gardiner C. Tucker Woman's Auxiliary Christ Church Chapter House Trinity Church St. Anthony and Jackson Streets A. G. Richards J. T. McCaa Grace Church J T. MecCaa Chauncey J. P. Ross St. Paul’s Spring Hill R. A. Pearce J. T. McCan St. Paul's ‘Church Whistler

Cathedral Sunday Mass Schedule and Confession Times

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception offers low masses at 6 7 and 9 with 9 o'clock children's Mass and Sunday school and a 10 30 high mass and sermon. Baptisms Sundays and Wednesdays by appointment at 3. Children's confessions Fridays at 3. Rosary vespers and benediction at 5. St Joseph’s Masses Sunday 6 7 8 30 and 10 with Benediction. Weekday masses 6 and 7 and 8 on Mondays and Fridays. St Mer Church seasonal services October 1 to June 1 Sundays masses listed.

Pam St.Mer St. James College Avenue Prichard’s Lane St. Catherine of Sienna Springhill Stem Avenues Chrichton Emmett B. Kennedy St. Margaret's Cedar Point Road J. A. Fortier St. Matthew's Garrity Marine Streets John W. Dunne St. Anthony of Padua St. Joseph St. Rita St. Peter's Church Fulton Road St. Vincent's Church Lawrence Palmetto Streets D. A. Brady T. M. Cassidy Saer

Germany Hears Wilson Patience Is Almost Gone

London dispatch reports Austro Hungarian foreign minister Baron Buris Berlin talks with Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg on U S relations. They discuss submarine campaign continuation versus modification and potential rupture with Washington. The German government has received a warning that President Wilson's patience is nearly exhausted.

Associated Press London Baron Buri Berlin von Bethmann- Hollweg United States Washington Wilson

Submarine campaign fears rise as U.S. warned

Washington reports say Baron Burian met Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg to discuss submarine warfare and its U S impact but officials cannot confirm. Secretary Lansing denies a definite decision for ruthless German submarine action. Five cases of sinkings are under investigation including Marina Arabia Rowanmore Lanao and Columbian. Teutonic diplomats reject warnings of Wilson’s patience nearing exhaustion.

Washington Baron Burian von Bethmann-Hollweg Berlin United States England Lansing Marina Arabia Lanao Columbian Teutonic Germany Wilson

Catholic Parish Mass Schedule and Holy Hours Plattsburgh

The notice lists parish services for St. James St Catherine St Margaret St Matthew St Peter St Vincent and others with Mass times 6:30 a.m. 7 a.m. 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and high masses 10 a.m. Rosary benediction and holy hour details occur weekly including Thursday 4:15 p.m. first Fridays and October November daily masses.

Christian Endeavor Service and Speeches at Local Church

Sunday school at 10 a.m. with G ay ng superintendent. F W Bernham of the American Christian Missionary Society to speak at 11 a.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor service at 6:45 p.m. Teacher training class Monday at 8 p.m.

Emia Christian Spee Vy. SP. Sel G. Ay F. W. Bernham American Christian Missionary Society Christian Endeavor Sevice

Church of Christ Prichard Announces Weekly Services

The congregation will meet in the Woodmen's Hall for Bible class Friday night at 7:30. Sunday school starts at 10. Communion at 11 a.m. Preaching on the fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. and the Saturday night before at 7:30 by Rev. Ivison L. Boles.

Church of Christ

Lutheran Services at Corner Dearborn and St Francis

Lutheran church at Corner Dearborn and St Francis streets announces worship with Rev. H. M. Hennig at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. German service. Sunday school led by Mr. J. Braun at 9:15 a.m.

Lutheran Church Dearborn St.ancis H. M. Hennig Germany J. Braun

Arenes Seamen's Mission Schedule at City Corner

Northwest corner Monroe and Conception streets hosts Sunday morning service led by Rev L Froyland with assistant Oscar H Olsen. Frity Tuesday night meeting at 6 o'clock and day night ting at 8 o'clock invite all to attend.

Arenes Seamen's Mission Monroe Conception Streets L. Froyland Oscar H. Olsen Frity

Services at First Church of Christ Scientist St Emanuel

The First Church of Christ Scientist St Emanuel holds Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday school at 9 30 am Reading room opens thereafter A testimonial meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.

First Church of Christ Scientist St. Emanuel Bolidare

Portrait of Pancho Villa's Wife and Son in the United States

A photograph shows Mrs. Francisco Villa and her son Augustine living in the United States. The boy resembles his father Pancho Villa with features similar in many details. Other Villa family members are present in the household.

Francisco Villa Pancho” Villa

Paul in Rome A Roman voyage ends in faith and leadership

The article reflects on Paul of Tarsus reaching Rome, entering under Caesar’s shadow yet wielding spiritual power. It follows his voyage from Malta to Puteoli, the Appian Way, and the welcoming Christian fellowship, noting his influence, writings, and continued mission from a hired house in Rome.

Christ Paul of Tarsus Caesar Krome Rome Paul Coliseum Apostle Senate Malta Puteoli Syracuse Sicily Messina Scylla Charybdis Rhegium Bay of Naples Julius Jesus Appius Fellowship of Luke Israel

Federal charter for interstate roads urged during hearings

Washington reports outline railroads plan for federal incorporation of interstate lines and expanded ICC authority. They seek regional rate bodies, faster tariff suspensions, and power to set minimum as well as maximum rates, as Congress debates railway regulation amid strikes and public service concerns.

Roe Thom Interstate Commerce Commission Commission National Council Railroad Brotherhoods W.S. Carter L. E. Sheppard Garretson

Car Found Upside Down In Street Ditch

An automobile owned by H. L. Puckett was found upside down in a concrete ditch on St. Louis Street near Bayou. Officers Newbern and Adams said the accident occurred after daylight Saturday with no injuries and occupants remain unidentified.

H. L. Puckett St. Louis Street Bayou Newbern and Adams

Black man injured by knife at Mobile Electric power plant

Isaac Lott a Black worker at the Mobile Electric Company powerhouse was wounded by a knife Saturday morning. The assailant was Tom Culpepper, also Black, and Lott was sent home on Poe Street near Claiborne.

Isaac Lott Mobile Electric Company Tom Culpepper Lott Poe Street Claiborne

Christ the Beginning and End in Saint Paul’s Vision

Fragmentary religious meditation describes how grudges and vengeance fade before the Gospel. Isaiah’s ringing lesson remains in hearers, as the text echoes F. W. H. Myers and his Epic of St. Paul with a verdict that Christ embodies both the start and finish of salvation in life, death, and sorrow.

Isaiah F. W. H. Myers St. Paul Christ

Chamberlain's Tablets Promise Stomach Relief

Chamberlain's Tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and have reportedly cured years of suffering when used as directed. The ad claims lasting relief and encourages readers to follow printed directions on each bottle.

Also Mentioned on This Page

France Belgium Lyric Theatre OP. M. Superton Herbert Sale Stearns’ Electric von Bernstorff Mobile Presbyterian Methodist Baptist Grichton Church John di. Willer Pas Episcopal Catholic Austria U. 8 Christian Lutheran Christian Science Pancho Villa and Son William T. Ellis Asia Minor Taurus Mountains Thomas Christie Saint Paul's Institute Puteali Railroads U. S Joint Congressional Investigating Committee National Council of the United States Chamber of Commerce A. P. Thom Railway Executive Adamson Southern Railway Congress Congressional Investigating Committee Supreme Court Joint Committee Chamberlain Gallstone Remedy Co Hicage
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