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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
10
A Lockhart South Carolina mason and his wife share letters praising Peruna. They claim the remedy cured nervous indigestion kidney trouble and stomach disease. They report a sick child and a baby winning a show prize credited to Peruna and Manalin.
Paris reports show heavy artillery on the frontier with German forces attacking French troops and retreating toward Muelhausen. French critic Colonel Rousset criticizes unclear official communications and urges greater transparency to the public. Arras Hotél De Ville, a Gothic building from the 16th century, was burned after bombardment.
London reports from Petrograd that General Oba, Japanese military attache, after audience with the Tsar, told the Bourse Gazette that Japan desires a formal Russo Japanese alliance. He added such an alliance would be warmly welcomed by the Japanese government and people.
Madrid through Paris reports the council of ministers has approved ratification of the arbitral treaty between Spain and the United States. The accord settles differences between the two nations and formalizes their arbitration framework.
Special to The Item Montgomery Alabama October 15 large attendance despite clouds as livestock and farm exhibits draw crowds at the Alabama State Exposition. Capt Reuben F Kolb commissioner of agriculture spoke on Diversified Agriculture in the forum tent praised by attendees. B L Moss spoke on Boll Weevil and Cotton and J A Wade Democratic nominee for commissioner addressed South Forage Crops. Horse and motorcycle races and a grand fireworks display punctuated the day.
In Rome, a Turin paper reports General Martinovitch replying for King Nicholao of Montenegro. He calls the war a revenge against oppressive powers and Vienna’s reactionary aims, praising Triple Entente nations and noting Italy’s neutrality aided anti oppressor efforts.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthener that drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds the system. It claims suitability for adults and children and lists a price of 50 cents.
Seventeen year old John Cooney mourns beside the coffin of his mother Emma Cooney after a loaded shotgun misfired while he cleaned it at their home on Short Street. Emma, thirty eight, died instantly with the gun near her head. Coroner and district attorney reviewed the case. police said the boy would not be arrested. The boy will be cared for by relatives.
The Argentine battleship Moreno, built at Camden New Jersey, sailed from Philadelphia for its official trial off the New England coast. On board are 6500 crew members and 130 Argentine naval officers plus members of the Argentine commission that oversaw the ship’s construction.
Police officers Lott and O'Brien arrested Eli Frederickson on a warrant sworn by James O Brannop for assault and battery at 268 Wilkinson street. The case is set for hearing in recorder's court Thursday afternoon.
Montgomery Oct 15 The governor named Dr J D Blue of Elba to the Coffee county pension examiners board replacing the late Dr W H Coston.
Thomas Cooper of the South Dakota experiment station urged business efficiency in farming at the International Dry Farming Congress in Wichita Kansas. He noted the average U S farmer nets 45 to 55 cents of every consumer dollar while European farmers receive 60 to 65 cents and cited state studies showing low labor income and loss after interest.
Three hundred delegates from Alabama will meet in Montgomery to draft a bill creating a new taxation system. The conference opens at 11 am in the chamber of commerce assembly hall and will continue late. Attendees include delegates from Mobile and Birmingham. Charles Henderson may attend. the aim is a state tax policy to stabilize tax values and reduce citizen grievances.
A group in Alabama convenes to craft a bill removing unfair features of the current taxation system. Tax leagues in major cities have formed to appoint delegates, with no details disclosed about the bill’s specific provisions or aims.
Roumania will remain neutral says Roumanian envoy to Switzerland. Reports from Berlin via London state Roumanian policy was fixed long ago and would not be swayed by Allied pressure to join the war.
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