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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

2

British Egyptian Campaign Ends Soudan Rebellion

The Anglo Egyptian operation against Ali Dinar in the Soudan culminated in a swift campaign. British forces crossed the frontier on May 20, capturing key centers and driving Dinar's army into retreat. Ali Dinar fled to Marran as the expedition pressed on into the interior with air support and a long communications line.

Har Great H Turkey Venice Grand Senussi Reginald Wingate P. Kelly Bess él-Hilla Abiad Fisher Ali Dinar

Two All Saints Meetings Set This Evening

Rev Louis G Wood of Charleston recounts the Saints Episcopal Church mission with the Guild and organizations at 3 30 PM and will address at 7 30 PM on preparations for the activities in Mobile. Members are urged to attend. Wood arrived in Mobile this afternoon.

Louis. G. Wood Charleston Saints’ Episcopal Church Fricramareson Wees Stonger Saints’ Church Wood Mobile

Rural Freshmen Dominate Alabama Freshman Class Election

Rural freshmen at the University of Alabama staged a caucus to control the fall class leadership. They excluded Birmingham Montgomery and Mobile voters and nominated football star Jack Howater for president, resisting the traditional city candidate. The vote outcome will be watched closely.

Tuscalooba Ala University of Alabama Birmingham Montgomery Mobile Jack” Howater Rat Star

Venizelos Vows Provisional Government in Saloniki

In an interview from Saloniki reported by Apaeteneda press, Venizelos outlines plans for a formal government in Saloniki with powers of state, to levy taxes, maintain military service, and raise troops to aid the Entente. He recalls urging Greece to fulfill treaty obligations with Serbia in September 1918 and notes King Constantine's reply.

Apaeteneda London Bey Eliotherios Galoniki King Istantina Irene Greece Mne Entente Allia Caress M. Venizelou Saloniki M. Venizelos Serbia Constantine

Venizelos Denounces King Constantine in Greek Crisis

Venizelos accuses King Constantine of acting as if Greece were royal property, rejects divine rights theory, and says the king’s stance has ruined treaties and provoked Allied opposition. He pledges Greece will fight with the Allies and hopes for an army corps in the field.

Iam Greece M. Vinedelos Olear Constantine M. Venizelos Kingdom of Regee Serja Menizelos

Enforcement of Cattle Tick Quarantine Proposed

A state ment by Dr. W. J. Selkin in charge of tick eradication work in Mobile county details strict enforcement of a cattle tick quarantine. A vigilant watch will be kept on county borders and every means will be used to protect and complete the eradication effort.

W. J. Selkin A. S Mobile

Troops Prepare Special Trains for Mobile Parade

Montgomery officials finalize plans for ten special trains carrying the Alabama brigade to Nor gales Arizona to guard the border. Regiments depart Wednesday through Friday with staged layovers for drills and a night parade in Mobile. Water, coffee, and rations provided. troops to receive September salaries.

Montgomery Ala Codt Alabama Norgales Ariz Tuscaloosa Mobile Louisville Nashville Cavalry Louisville and Nashville Railroad

Daring Sea Captain Delk Dies After Blockade and Ice Loss

Eugene B. Delk a renowned sea captain aged 37 native of Virginia died in Philadelphia from heart disease. He commanded the Leelanaw which ran the British blockade to Bremen with cotton, survived a submarine torpedoing on a later voyage, and later faced the Carolyn ground to pieces in White Sea ice while delivering cargo to Russia.

Associated Press Philadelphia White Sea Eugene B. Delk Bremen Archangel Carolyn Russia Delk Virginid

Police Awe Strikers in Bayonne Amid Riots

Bayonne authorities sought to calm a five thousand strong strike crowd at Constable Hook after two days of clashes. Police used force to clear streets, driving rioters into homes while snipers fired from rooftops and windows. One lawyer bystander was killed and nearly a score wounded as wrecking sprees continued.

Bayonne Ba Oy Constable Hook

Mobile boat libeled in Biloxi by Biloxi Machine Works

The gasoline power boat McLean of this city was libeled at Biloxi Mississippi Thursday by Biloxi Machine Works to recover 63 dollars and 40 cents claimed for repairs. Papers listed Ed Cannett as master of the boat.

Mobile McLean Biloxi Miss

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia and Muscle Pain

Sloan's Liniment relieves dull throbbing pain quickly without rubbing. It penetrates and soothes sore muscles, is cleaner and faster than plasters, and does not stain the skin. Useful for stiff muscles rheumatism gout lumbago sprains and minor injuries in children. available from your druggist for 25 cents.

Sloan

Cotton Congress Meet Called for Norfolk December 12

E J Watson president of the Southern Cotton Congress issued a call for an extraordinary session to be held in Norfolk Virginia on December 12, aligned with the Southern Commercial Congress annual gathering. The meeting aims to address national policy and cooperation efforts affecting cotton producers and trade.

Associated Press Columbia D. C E. J. Watson Southern Cotton Congress Norfolk Southern Commercial Congress National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture Technber Perth

British advance in France extends fighting line by 20000 yards

Major General F B Maurice describes the British push as widening the front by 20,000 yards. He notes the advance has moved from complex fortifications to a single trench line with Germans digging new lines behind the present front. Maurice says the aim is to outpace German digging without sacrificing safety.

Associated Press London France F. B. Maurice War Office Maurice

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