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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1916

Page

2

Corpus hearings for Percy man and C M Nalls postponed in Alabama

Hearings on charges connected to Judge W Thomas Lawler's killing were postponed as notices were not properly served. Judge Pugh postponed decisions until October 23, with both Brooks and Nalls cases tied to the same service issue and awaiting further court action.

Heriff Madison County Brooks RL Tate Pugh J. R Douglas My B . Nally Gaston Nalls

Rendon Quits Yucatan Jenequin Commission

Dr Victor A cehaitman of the Yucatan Jenequin Commission resigns his post and is replaced by Juan Martinez Yucatan. The move comes as American bankers react to the term loan of 10,000,000 tied to the Rendon administration. Governor Alvarado's arrival in New York spurs talk of changing how the commission's affairs are managed.

Associated Press York Victor A. ¢ Ehaitman Yucatanquin Commission Juan Martinez Yucatan Rendon Alvarado Conway H. Benne Henton Victor Avon Comedy

The Williams Treatment Offers Free Trial Dose

An advertisement claims The Williams Treatment relieves kidney and bladder issues and rheumatic pain. It promises a free 50 cent dose with full address and 10 cents for distribution, asking readers to mail for trial.

Shackleton Heads for Australia to Lead Antarctic Rescue

The explorer Shackleton sails from Valparaiso to prepare a relief expedition for ten of his party left with scant provisions on the far west of the South Polar region. The mission aims to rescue the stranded group amid harsh conditions and limited supplies.

Breslau Shackleton Valparaiso Australia

Tank Finally Clears German Tangle at Le Sars

British forces press in France with a tank battle at Le Sars to break a German dugout maze. The tank survived heavy shellfire as it crossed shattered cement and wiped out machine gun positions in the tangle. British gains hold near Butte de Warlencourt despite a counterattack and trench fighting.

France London le Sars Hall Court Abbaye Butte de Warlencourt Thiepval

Y. M. C. A. Night School Set to Open Season Tonight

The Y M C A night school prepares to begin its regular session tonight with a staff including F. E. Fisher and L id Grallop as principals, Leo A DeOrnellas, C W Dodson, M E Frazer, and Everett A Giles. A possible special course in sign writing and window dressing may follow with Robert L. Davis as instructor.

F. E. Fisher Whistler L. Lid. Grallop Prichard Leo A. DeOrnellas C. W. Dodson M. E. Frazer Thornton & Frazer Everett A. Giles Texas A. M Robert L. Davis Davis Mobile

Valor feats listed in London Gazette

A London Gazette entry notes Second Lieutenant Hendrik Schalk Bezuidenhout of the Royal Field Artillery supporting a blown in dugout roof to save seven wounded men and earning the Military Cross. Corporal Booth of the Lincolnshire Regiment is described as having survived three shell blasts.

Associated Press London London Gazette Hendrik Schalk Bezuidenhout Royal Field Artillery Booth Lincolnshire Regiment

Italy’s munitions output aids Allies, premier says

In Milan on October 9 Premier Bozelli announced Italy has 900 first class military establishments and 800 auxiliary factories with 426000 workers, including 46000 women, enabling production not just for itself but to supply its allies despite iron shortages and high coal transport costs.

Milan London Italy Bozelli

London to Continue as Zeppelin Target Says Derby

London will remain a Zeppelin target despite gains in air defenses Lord Derby said raids will continue to pressure German citizens and prove airship frailties. He noted improved British defenses and criticized Prussian war reports as biased and self serving. Two RFC officers, Sowrey and de Bath Brandon, received the Distinguished Service Order for attacks on airships.

Lord Derby Associated Press London England Germany Thiepval George Frederick Sowrey Alfred de Bath Brandon Royal Flying Corps

Negro Dies of Wounds Sustained in Battle

Luther Gordon a negro shot Saturday night at Pine and Congress streets during a fight with John Rufus George another negro. Gordon died early Monday at City Hospital. Police expect George to surrender. Gordon allegedly abused a woman. George fired after a brick was thrown. George, a blacksmith, operates a shop at Lawrence and Davis avenues.

Luther Gordon Pine Congress Streets John Rufus George George Gordon Lawrence and Davis Avenue

Berlin denies torpedoing Norwegian steamer

The Overseas News Agency says the Norwegian steamer Robert Lee was not torpedoed but brought into Zeebrugge for contraband of war. The ship and cargo will be turned over to a prize court, with the purse containing 12 florins.

Associated Press Berlin Sayville Robert Lee Rotterdam England Zeebrugge

Real Estate Man Berston Found Dead in Flint Office

Neil J. Berston a wealthy real estate man was found dead in his Flint Michigan office Sunday with a bullet through his heart. He typically collected payments on contracts on Sundays and the scene showed his pockets emptied and small change scattered.

Flint Mich Neil J. Berston Mr. Berston

Joy of Living with Grape-Nuts Nutriment Claim

An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as adding to the joy of living with zestful flavor and the nutriment of finest wheat and barley. It emphasizes rich mineral elements of the grain as essential for vigorous health and the greatest joy of life.

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