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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1916

Page

5

Praise Germany in Speech Before Large Gathering

Dr Kuno Francke of Harvard spoke to the Germanistic Society of America in New York praising German unity and predicting a postwar Europe built on international brotherhood. He warned of future political clashes but hoped for mutual respect and reform, and called for disarmament tied to credible guarantees.

Dr. Kuno Francke New York Kuno Francke Germanic Harvard University Germany Germanistic Society of America Ye Giorirmany Europe Abraham Jacobi Germanistic Society Hotel Astor Francke Dr. Francke

Union Card Is Woman's Newest Weapon

After the war England will reckon with the union woman as John Whitehouse, M. P., predicts. Women have entered many trades, built munition ships, joined police and government roles, and may push for equal pay and voting rights, with labor unity advancing sex and class democracy.

John Bull J. H. Whitehouse Whitehouse Mid-Lanarkshire House of Commons England City Club Mr. Whitehouse Clyde Great Britain Adamson Sir Rider Haggard Sir Rider

Vermont praised for its donation

New York report notes Wilbur W. Marsh treasurer of the Democratic national committee announced the official statement of campaign contributions and disbursements to be filed in Albany, detailing donor totals and spending.

New York Wilbur W. Marsh Democratic National Committee Albany

Adviser of German Food Controller Resigns

A Berlin dispatch says Prof. Abel of Jena University who advised Food Controller Batecki has resigned. He was unwilling to take responsibility for events in the food department. The resignation is expected to be followed by others.

London Exchange Amsterdam Berlin Abel Jena University Batecki

New York Campaign Fund Details and Vermont Giving

The report shows a deficit of over 300000, total Democratic fund contributions reaching 1548548 with 465558 from under 100 gifts. Vermont towns over 500 pop contributed about 14000, Texas led with 14622 donors, New York gave 166000 to state treasurer, and other states followed in order. Also ad copy promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for colds with 50 cent price.

New York State Marsh Washington Democratic Fund New York Texas Vermont Illinois Ohio Fenn

Union Mission Opens with Prayer Service at Government Street

A Sunday afternoon session of the Interdenominational Union opened at Government Street Methodist Church. Mrs. J. J. Bartee presided as Trinity Church Juniors marched with the I. M. A. banner. The program included scripture, prayers, solos, and poems with several local leaders and performers participating.

Government Street Methodist Church Bartee Interdenominational Union J. J. Bartee Trinity Church America R. V. Taylor C. S. Shuford F. P. Davis Viola Gaines Newsome Emma Warley Greenland

Strike vote on Nashville railroad taking place now

Nashville Tennessee November 27 conductors engineers trainmen and firemen of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad are voting to authorize a strike to back up a demand for joint committee discussions on grievances. vote results due Thursday, road seeks representation at count. main lines run from Hickman Kentucky and Memphis to Atlanta via Nashville and Chattanooga.

Nashville, Tenn Nashville, Chattanooga and Peyton Rdged Brotherhoods Joint Brotherhood Committee Memphis Hickman Atlanta Nashville Chattanooga

Chancery Court Notes and Case Statuses

In the courts column Judge Smith presides with business matters noted. Cases include Maggie Roberts versus Buchman Abstract and Investment Co on demurrers to amended bill and J R Barren versus Pittsburgh Southern Land Company with motion to set aside order of register for interrogatories. other filings include demurrers, decrees pro confesso, and resets for December hearings and motions.

Chancery Court Smith Business Money Maggie Roberts Buchman Abstract and Investment Co J. R. Barren Pittsburgh Southern Land Company George TH. Bunyan John Lewis Della Fortune John Fortune William Edmonds Wade C. Roy Dollie Roy Jane Carroll David A. Carroll

One Day Cold Cure Ad With Bromo Quinine

An old advertisement touts a laxative labeled LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE promising to cure a cold in one day. The copy urges contact or signature by BK. W. Grove to obtain the genuine product.

BK. W. Grove Zbc

Johnny Jones Shows Delayed by Ferry Accident Opening Postponed

The Johnny Jones Company ferry delay halted early arrival for the Knights of Columbus carnival engagement in New Orleans. Opening day moved to tomorrow with many acts ready tonight. The grounds at Michigan avenue host eighteen attractions and 260 personnel for the show.

New Orleans Knights of Columbus Order of Hibernians Johnny Jones Company Michigan Avenue

Well Known Tug Boat Captain Eldridge Dies

The body of Captain Howard Eldridge, once a prominent tugboat master from Mobile, arrived from Pensacola Florida. He died early Sunday in Pensacola after moving to Mobile eight months ago and suffering paralysis two months ago. Survived by his widow and relatives, the funeral is set for Tuesday.

Howard Eldridge Pensacola Mia Eldridge Mobile Florida City Nimrod Echo Mary Wittich

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