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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

5

Rebels Active in Western Mexico Sparking Town Turmoil

AP dispatch reports revolutionary disturbances spreading along Mexico's west coast with clashes between Carranza troops and the legislative party. In Tepic the taking of the twenty seventh infantry battalion and a sack of San Diego Yxcuintla are noted amid bandit activity involving the Alvarez brothers. Separate items mention Nazi Guard mobilizations toward the border, desertions in the Mississippi regiment, and a Mexican consulate inquiry into a shooting near Naco.

Associated Press Douglas Ariz Xico Naples Carranza Legislative Party Tepic Alvarez Brothers San Diego Yxcuintla

Darken Hair With Sage And Sulphur Compound

An old time remedy promises to darken gray or faded hair using sage tea and sulphur or Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. A sponge application claimed to make hair uniformly dark, glossy, and youthful after one or two uses.

Wyeth

Various Forms of Headache

Dr J W Ray of Blockton Illinois explains headaches arise from causes and must be treated by addressing the cause and relieving pain meanwhile. Anti-kamma tablets offer rapid relief with one tablet every one to three hours and two A K Tablets during an impending attack. Patients with regular headaches should keep bowels clear with Actoids and carry anti kamnia tablets for instant use.

J. W. Ray Blockton

Italians Score In Romania and Push in Italy Fronts

Reports from London indicate Austro Italian forces press the Transylvania front while Romanian troops retreat northeast of Transylvania and near Kronstadt. Vienna notes Italian gains east of Capelli and the capture of Novaras but cites no infantry action in the Somme region as heavy artillery battles continue.

Associated Press London France Transylvania Hermandstadt Kronstadt War Office Vienna Maros Berlin Ferdinand Caarso Carna Triest Capelli Novaras

British steamers sail despite U-53 threat

Four British steamers left port Thursday without locating submarine U-53, despite heightened German menace. In New York a mob attacked surface cars on multiple avenues with stones but caused no injuries. In Cherokee Oklahoma a bill seeks an accounting over $160000 in bonds from the old railroad company. Dairymen's League directors in New York vote for president Jacob Bill to resign.

New York Madison Lexington and Lenox Avenue 110Th Street Okla Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway Company Dairymen’s League Jacob Bill League

Police zone on Atlantic coast already picked

From the flagship Birmingham Rear Admiral Gleaves directs the Birmingham ready to move at any moment. Two destroyers operate at Boston harbor under new neutrality service orders. Warrington Reid and the Davis near commission mark an intensified permanent patrol.

Birmingham Gleaves Boston Warrington Reid Davis

Twelve Destroyers Patrol Coast To North Atlantic Ports

A dozen United States Navy destroyers patrol the ocean highways to and from North Atlantic ports today. Eleven destroyers sailed from Newport yesterday amid speculation, and another destroyer has been on guard outside New York since the German submarine raid off Nantucket last Sunday.

New York United States Navy North Atlantic Newport United States Nantucket

Submarine scares prompt explaining destroyer actions

Navy officials rebut rumors of a submarine base and a liner driven into Bar Harbor while noting no link to the Adriatic voyage. Rear Admiral Gleaves says recent destroyer sailings are not submarine developments. The Navy tightens wireless controls and trains operators to enforce neutrality as about 300 foreigners, mainly Germans and Austrians, await deportation at Ellis Island.

Bar Harbor Rockland Gleaves Newport R. I New York Liverpool Nantucket Navy Department Navy Seagate Telefunken National Electric Signalling Company Brooklyn Boston Bureau of Immigration Ellis Island

Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised for constipation relief

An ad promises prompt relief from constipation with a mild non-griping bowel movement. It claims the remedy will improve mood and skin and suggests buying at the druggist for 25 cents. A separate note touts Hammer's suit and overcoat sale starting tomorrow at 19.50, down from 30 and 34.

Alabama Hotel Men Schedule December Coast Gathering

Members of the Alabama Hotel Men's Association plan a December visit to Mobile with events at the Battle House including a 10 a.m. meeting and 1 p.m. luncheon, followed by an auto tour to Codén and a banquet at the Vineyard. President Harry B. New approved the plans for the semi annual gathering and activities.

Alabama _ Hotel Men's Association Mobile Rolston Codén Fruit Belt Harry B. New Birmingham Committee of Hosts Association Battle House Cawthon Vineyard

Those Making State's "Movie" Here Today

Miss Helen E McKnight arrived in Mobile to adopt a scenario for Alabama on the moving picture screen. Several of the moving picture company for the Alabama film have arrived in Mobile and will begin making the picture soon. The state and Mobile will receive a share of advertising in the motion picture.

Helen E. McKnight Henry E. Walthall Alabama Mobile Moving Picture Company

Mobile man files in bankruptcy with no assets

J. B. Graham of Mobile filed a petition in the United States district court for bankruptcy declaring liabilities of 419.50 and no assets. The petition was referred to referee in bankruptcy R. T. Ervin.

J. B. Graham Mobile United States District Court R. T. Ervin

Local Hosts Prepare Weekend Oyster Reef Tour

John E. Rolston and Charles B. Hervey join a committee of hosts to unveil an entertaining program Friday. The group plans oyster reef visits and trout fishing lessons, with members including H. Peck, P. C. Steele, Joe Dacovich, A. E. Reynolds and others coordinating activities.

John E. Rolston Charles B. Hervey Hervey Hotel Company John T. Rolston Coden

Hammer's Will Make Sults Ning Tomorrow Sale

Local ad promotes Hammer's will make sults ning tomorrow with items priced at 19.50, down from regular 30 and 385. Limited stock advertised.

Hammer's

King of Romania appeals to allies to stand by country

The Times quotes an interview with King Ferdinand urging Allies not to let Romania repeat Serbia or Belgium’s fate. He says Romanians will not falter in their cause and warns partners to consider Romania’s stake and sacrifices amid war. He notes initial German economic ties but says conflict shifted national principles.

London the Times Rumania Serbia Belgium Ferdinand Romania Hhe Germany

Watch Your Step at Lyric Promises Colorful Matinee Show

Fun Making Features presents Watch Your Step a swift moving colorful syncopated spectacle by Charles Dillingham to be seen at the Lyric Saturday matinee and night. The production benefits from a galaxy of stars and Irving Berlin ragtime with librettist Harry B. Smith. The well trained chorus appears in beautiful garb and seats are now on sale.

Charles Dillingham Irving Berlin Harry B. Smith

Romania Faces Strategic Struggles in Great War

Romania weighs external threats and limited forces as it lies between giants. The nation explains its choice to align with allies, accepting internal sacrifices while hoping great powers prevent Romania from becoming the third small state overwhelmed in the conflict.

Detectives Report Liquor Seizures In Local Searches

Early morning investigations yielded liquor in several locations. Claude Matthews faced a probation violation and a $50 fine. W H Blalack case continued to October 20. Deputy sheriffs found small quantities of whiskey at 9 North Royal and Plateau area stows. police reported similar finds at corners near Water and St streets and Hamilton streets.

H. L. Ae North Royal Government Claude Matthews Recorder’s W. H. Blalack Douglas Stow Plateau Uernoon Folle Crooks Water Joe Pucket Lance Louis Police Department Port Cormer Hamilton

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