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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
2
In a federal district court in Ga on Nov 30 the government opened with Assistant District Attorney Miller presenting the case. Watson, acting as his own attorney, announced a short closing statement later. The defense had offered to proceed without further argument but the court denied the offer and set two hours for each side to argue.
A freight train headed to Salisbury collided with a passenger train near Elmwood just west of Salisbury injuring Allison and four others. Investigators seek cause as details remain unclear about why the freight engine did not sidetrack.
An order continued suits by Illinois Central and Louisville and Nashville to block enforcement of the Adamson eight hour law in Kentucky until the U S Supreme Court decides on its constitutionality.
An official statement yesterday refutes a Berlin wireless dispatch reporting the sinking of the British cruiser Newcastle. The dispatch, deemed circumstantial and a fabrication, is dismissed as untrue by British authorities based on Rot dam advices.
This call to action urges readers to canvass daily for votes and subscriptions to secure prizes. It stresses self belief, persistent effort, and broad outreach beyond neighbors to collect votes, promising over $1,000 in prizes for successful subscribers.
Secretary Daniels announced contracts for more than 65 million dollars of new ships for the navy. The package includes four battleships at about 11 million each two fleet submarines around 1.19 million each and 27 coast submarines priced from 694000 to 698000. Bids for four battle cruisers are due December 6 and for three scout cruisers on January 3 with a six month target to have all ships under contract.
The house naval committee advances a 1918 bill totaling about 400 million dollars for three new battleships three battleship cruisers and related craft under a three year program. Two battleships contracts were awarded to New York Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding. Submarines will be built by California Shipbuilding Fleetric Boat Lake Torpedo Boat.
New Orleans boxing card features former lightweight champion Ad Wolgast and Frankie Russell of New Orleans in a 20 round title bout. Weigh-in showed both fighters under the 135 pound limit for the 3 PM pairing.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an effective safe for coughs colds and croup. It highlights its pleasant taste and suitability for children with many mothers giving strong endorsements.
Southern shoppers faced higher edibles for Thanksgiving with prices up across cities. Turkeys sold 27.5 to 30 cents a pound at wholesale and 30 to 35 cents retail, while tables showed 4 to 11 cent gains on common items. An Atlanta arrest linked to turkey deals drew interest.
London reports the government will take control of all South Wales coal mines on December 1 under the defense of the realm act. The move surprised miners and employers with many leaders heading to London for a conference to decide on next steps.
Liverpool spot cotton remains in fair demand with prices steady as of Nov 30. Good middling 12.21, middling 12.11, low middling 11.95 with 8 000 bales sold including 7 600 American. Receipts total 66 000 bales including 64 700 American. futures curves show January near 12.16 and contract months through November-December. Official noon close: November 11.97 and November-December 11.26.
A plan announced in Chicago calls for a Loyal Order of Moose temple in the city’s business district costing $1,000,000. Gov elect Frank O. Lowden and Mooseheart official Dodney Brandon head the project with Chicagoans contributing. Other items report Chattanooga bank clearings for November at $17,912,937.54, an all time high, Harvester wage minimum rising 10 percent in Chicago plants, Laura Erb arrested for passing bad checks in multiple southern cities, Alberto Pani delivers protocol to Carranza, and Wesley Mulligan killed near Atlanta.
A Zurich dispatch reports Katharina Schratt once close to Emperor Francis Joseph was refused admission to the emperor's death chamber the day after his death and told to leave the castle at once.
Helena Mont November 30 Prohibition carried in Montana by a majority of 28886 at the election November 7 it was officially announced today The vote was For prohibition 102776 against 73890 The proposed amendment legalizing boxing in the state was defeated by 4000 votes.
Paris reports a French official statement on Macedonian actions. British troops seized a trench northeast of Macukovo on the left bank of the Vardar. Serbians advanced to and held a height northwest of Grunishte despite German Bulgarian counterattacks. Enemy losses were heavy with no success.
Berlin reports a new rationing plan due to a poor potato crop. On January 1 city residents will get three quarters of a pound daily, rural workers one pound for January and February, then one and a half pounds thereafter. Saved potatoes will support workers performing hard labor with two pounds daily.
British naval airplanes raided the Zeebrugge harbor on Tuesday official reports said no details of damage were released, and all aircraft returned safely.
Henry A. Voehl of Plainfield New Jersey recounted helping a close friend injured with a sprained ankle. The man’s leg turned black but after applying Sloan's Liniment daily his ankle improved in three days and he was working in four. Sloan's Liniment sold in drug stores for 25c 5c and 1.00.
Wednesday night reports say Judge O J Semmes of Mobile City Court is improving after a third operation. Parks Commissioner Lyons planted 225 lily bulbs around Duncan Place basin and the fountain area was cleaned and retiled. Louisville and Nashville works progress on the fruit wharf and warehouse at Government Street foot and track rearrangement after hurricane damage. Senator Frank S White and Mrs White return from three weeks in Mobile to Birmingham. Louis Gardner of Boston visits Mobile during Thanksgiving. he is crowned king of the Boston shoe jobbers and promotes Mobile. Traffic Officer George Smith at Dauphin and Conception streets has been ill for over a period.
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company announces a general wage raise for all employees. The average increase is about 10 percent, with some departments above or below this figure. The raise took effect in some departments yesterday and will be rolled out to all by the first of the year.
Knoxville farmers and hucksters waited to sell turkeys and chickens at high prices yesterday. Many who paid premium prices for their loads chose to hold into Christmas trade rather than take losses as some birds sold near normal prices.
The article notes Mr Fred M Egolft and wife visiting Mobile at the Battle House for the event. Also present is Mr E Bernstein of Shreveport LA, a district officer of Bnai Brith, for the order's golden anniversary celebration.
Admiral Benson told the House naval committee that a coastal retreat should be provided for Atlantic fleet sailors away from big cities. He noted Newport boredom concerns but said reports had not reached him. He added only four of 37 battleships are fully commissioned and advised limiting new commissions until 25 ships can form a fighting line.
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