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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1914

Page

5

Alabama Soldiers Share Honors In Southern Rifle Match

Alabama units led by Major T C Locke claimed top honors at the Southern Rifle Association team match in Jacksonville. The Alabama record lists Capt J Morris and several sergeants and privates from the First and Fourth Infantry across 300 Yard Slow Fire, 800 Yard Rapid Fire, and 00 Yard Slow Fire with high scores for Morris, Roach, Teat, Pratt, Wemelsdorf, Beatty, Jordan and Blissett.

Montgomery Ala Alabama aMuel Southern Rifle Association Jacksonville T. C. Locke Scully J Morris J. T. Wemelsdorf Fourth Infantry V. T. Roach E. Teat J. C. Beatty V T. Jorgan J. M. Bligsett First Infantry Robert Pratt C. J. Morris W. T. Roach C. E. Teat J.T. Wemelndorf J. M. Blissett V. T. Jordan J. F. Wemelsdorf Second Infantry J.C. Beatty Beers Pratt J. M. Blisaett

Toned Up Whole System Says Tablet Helped Health

Mrs. Esther Mae Saker of Spencerport New York writes that Chamberlain's Tablets improved her health beyond hope. She reports headaches eased and energy boosted after using the tablets for several months. Sale is offered by a local dealer.

Ge “Chamberlain Esther Mae Saker Spencerport

Remarkably low September death rate noted

City health officer reports a low September death rate with whites 7 and colored 22.28 per 1000, averaging 14.40. Council members discuss the favorable figures while other items include Amos Rankin bicycle tag refund, license transfer for E G Ford, and juvenile court notes of eleven boy arrests and no girl arrests for September.

Schwarz Amos Rankin E. G. Ford Dog River

Perritt and Wingo Jump to Federals from Cardinals

W. D. Perritt pitcher and Ivy Wingo catcher of the St. Louis Nationals have quit the organization and signed with the Federal League. Herb Perdue, former St. Louis player, said both men signed with the Federals some months ago and announced the move Monday night.

Associated Press Louis W. D. Perritt Ivy Wingo St. Louis Nationals Federal League Cincinnati Ohio Federals St. Louis Herb Perdue Boston Perdue Wingo Gallatin Tenn Norcross

Governor’s Day draws Alabama leaders to Greenville

The Greenville farmers institute event set for October 30 will feature Alabama’s current governor, the governor elect, and former chief executives. Rep elect H A Thompson says the celebration will include a large Democratic rally with Governor Henderson and former governors Comer and Jelks expected to attend.

Montgomery Ala Farmers Institute Greenville Alabama H. A. Thompson Charles Henderson B. B. Comer W. D. Jelks

Civil Engineer Becomes Navy Yard Industrial Manager

Capt. George Kill Burd, long time engineer officer at the New York Navy Yard, assumed duties as industrial manager. Rear Admiral Usher will handle military administration while Burd directs construction and repair under Secretary Daniels plan to employ civil engineer officers as industrial managers across Atlantic Gulf and Pacific yards.

Associated Press New York George Kill Burd New York Navy Yard Usher Burd Secretary of the Navy Daniels Civil Engineer Division Navy Service Navy Atlantic Gulf and Pacific

Dr James Headache Powders Offer Quick Relief

Advertisement claims Dr James Headache Powders relieve headaches and neuralgia in moments for 10 cents a package. Promises fast relief and urges readers to stop suffering, asserting millions found relief and inviting purchase at any drug store.

James

Local Dairy Ad Promotes Dairy Products in Mobile

An advertisement for The Silverhill Creamery lists wholesale and retail sweet milk, cream, butter milk, Elgin made butter, and strictly fresh eggs. Located at 410 Dauphin Street Mobile Alabama with Bell 3167 and home phone 1629.

Elgin Dauphin St. Mobile Ala Bell Phone

Morgan Offers to Sell Copper River Railroad to U S Government

J P Morgan proposes sale or lease of the Copper River and Northwestern railroad to the United States for use with an Alaska railway. Morgan represents the Alaska Syndicate led by Morgan & Co and Guggenheim interests. The line runs about 196.5 miles to the seacoast and serves copper and nearby coal regions.

Morgan Copper River Railroad U. S Washington Copper Casavouu Alaska J. P. Morgan Lane Interior Department New York Morgan & Co Mr. Morgan Alaska Syndicate Morgan and Guggenheim Guggenheim Interesta Bering

Germany Threatens Warsaw May Fall in Occupation

Washington reports Warsaw the capital of Russian Poland is threatened by German forces and may fall at any moment. An official dispatch from a consul to the American government asks for instructions on protecting foreign interests during an expected occupation period.

Washington Warsaw Poland

Argentine Consul Killed at Antwerp

The News correspondent reports Het Volk says Argentine consul in Antwerp, M. Lemaire, was killed by shrapnel during bombardment. The roof of the consulate was struck and the shell reached the cellar where he was sleeping.

London Am: J Het Volk Antwerp M. Lemaire

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