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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1916

Page

2

Prohibition cases heard as Pensacola court juggles violations

Monday proceedings in Recorder and inferior criminal court dealt with violations of the state prohibition law. Defendants faced fines or bond for liquor related offenses tied to a ship voyage from Pensacola to New Orleans and a shipment claimed interstate. Several cases were continued or reset, with fines assessed in others.

Mobile Pensacola Orleans Fort In Claud Grayn Ohna Clark J. H. McEvoy City

Prohibition law cases and raids reported in police notes

Willie Lamb Jones and Young pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law and requested leniency until October 23, granted. John Marshall was docketed on a prohibition charge with bond signed by W.HE. Sheriff Holcombe lists raided locations including Williamson, St. Louis corner, Mrs. Barrett, Franklin and Texas, and several street addresses where liquor was seized.

Jones Willie Lamb Young John Marshall W. HE Uty Holcombe Williamson Northeast Corner St. Louis T. C. Barrett Franklin Texas Toppy Revene South Water B. Goldger Calhoun Congress Frank Wisbury North Conception Isdrews Manassas Frank Frank Hendryx Eslava Tim Goulding Conception Lipscomb William

Immigrant Merchant Harry Axelrod Dies in Montgomery

Harry Axelrod, who came to Montgomery from Russia years ago to make his fortune, died here yesterday at noon after a two to three decade career in the business. His wife and several relatives live in Russia, and he has brothers in New York.

Gomery Ala Harry Axelrod Russia Axelrod New York

Ex U.8. Army Officer Promoted to Brevet Rank in Allied Army

Captain G. Sheppard former U S Army officer and Montgomery resident has been wounded five times and promoted to brevet Major in the British royal order. He served at Yprés and other Western Front points and in the Dardanelles. After severe injuries he recovered sight and was sent to a British battalion in Mesopotamia. Colonel R B Brook-Lyth praises his conduct.

Montgomery Ala G. Sheppard Alabama National Guard Distinguished Service Order of Great Britain R. B. Brook- Lyth North Staffordshire Regiment Sheppard Montgoméry Shep Yprés France Dardanelles Mespotabia Army

Tumulty denies U.S. slow in Casement case

Secretary Tumulty releases a letter to Michael Doyle denying U S delays harmed Sir Roger Casement. He cites a brief cable from the British envoy showing Britain weighed the Senate clemency resolution and decided clemency could not be granted.

Secretary Tumulty Michael Francis Doyle Sir Roger Casement Sir Roger Tumulty Doyle Newman Senate Foreign Office Mr. Tumulty Frank L. Polk State Department Roger Casement Casement Germany

Motor Vehicles Show 100 Percent Increase Statewide

The state board of equalization issued 23 033 automobile and motor vehicle licenses in the fiscal year ending September 30, marking about a 100 percent rise over the prior year. The bulletin lists widespread growth across sectors and regions.

Montgomery State Board of Equalization

Burial of Mrs. Mary Eloise Rowan

Mrs Mary Eloise Rowan widow of Owen M Rowan was buried at Magnolia cemetery after funeral services held from her home at 330 North Conception Street and Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev A G Richards and Rev C Tucker led the rites. Pallbearers included H T Hartwell J F Johnston William T Prichett George B Toulmin E B Kirkbride and Dr T H Frazer. She was a native of the city, daughter of the late Captain Richard A Jackson and Roxana Hollinger Jackson, survived by two brothers Captains Matt and Ed Jackson and a sister Mrs George A Dueck.

M. E. Rowan Mary Eloise Rowan Owen M. Rowan North Conception Street Trinity Episcopal Church A. G. Richards Uh C. Tucker St. John’s Loisconal Church Magnolia Cemetery

Whistler church to hold evening service by Rev A G Richards

Community notes include a Whistler Evening service at St Pauls Episcopal Church led by Rev A G Richards. Residents Ernest Bennett visits his brother George Bennett in New Bedford Mass. Mrs M B Hays and family return from Wilcox and Marengo counties. Lena Pryor to Hopewell Virginia for several weeks. Maud Kimball conducts county primary school visit. Families travel to Houston and Galveston. Local club plans October ball with appointed organizers.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church A. G. Richards Ernest A. Bennett New Bedford Mass George KR. Bennett M. B. Hays Willie May M. B. Jr Wilcox Marengo Counties Lena Pryor Hopewell Maud Kimball Whistler Bert Sidell Marion Parker and Rodger Houston Tex Stephen J. McCarty Young Men's Club Willie Mott Glen Burdett Hall Bruce McPherson James Gossén Agnes Liversage Jessie Nelson Mildred Roche Ethel Webster Janie Smith Katherine Hall Lurlihe Barnes Lee Davison Walter Rivers Carrolton Lewis E. Gardner McCrary Fred Busby Buckatunna Miss Frank Barry, Jr Morris Coash Ala Robert Sharp Leona Elizabeth Gladden Marengo Annie Adams Galveston J. E. Lang Springfield Ben J. Gaston

Wilson Dictates Speech Style For Soldiers

President Wilson presides over a conference with Wilson Volunteers led by Amos Pinchot to campaign among New York labor voters. He notes a telegram from the father of Col. Edward T. Brown of Atlanta, a close friend and golfing companion, confirming the effort.

Granen Nyeshte Wilson Seve Bortera Wilson Volunteers Amos Pinchot New York Edward T. Brown Atlanta

Social notes from Mobile visitors and residents

A string of Mobile city notices lists visitors and locals at the Battle House Cawthon and other hotels. Names include George W. Duncan from Auburn visiting on business, Captain Carl McMahon, Lieutenant Owen J. James, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Jacobsohn, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ridgeway, H. Bethea, C. W. O'Bannon, Joseph A. Lennox, Charles Shearer and Thomas Jones. An Order Boys Council meeting is scheduled at the YMCA Monday night at 7:30 with requests for attendance.

George W. Duncan Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Ala Mobile George H. Jacobsohn Boston Mass South The Battle House J. A. Ridgeway Pensacola, Fle the Battle House Order Boys’ Council Joseph A. Lennox New Orléans Charles Shearer Andover Cawthon Hotel Grand Bay

Recruiting Officer Holt Leaves Mobile for Jackson Alabama

Captain David Holt in charge of recruiting for the First Alabama Infantry in the district left Mobile for Jackson to seek recruits in Clarke County. He is accompanied by Sergeant D. J. Cotter and Corporal J. P. Snowden. Holt announced that volunteers for the border regiment may apply to him immediately and arrangements will be made.

David Holt Alabama Mobile Jackson Clarke County Holt D. J. Cotter J. P. Snowden

Submarine Fenian Ram on display in New York exhibit

The Fenian Ram, John P. Holland s 1879 submersible, arrives in New York after 34 years in Mills River New Hampshire. The egg shaped craft, 31 feet long and weighing 19 tons, with its corroded oil burning engine, will be a principal exhibit at the Madison Square Garden Irish relief fund bazaar.

New York John P. Holland Mills River N. H Irish Relief Fund Madison Square Garden

Cruelty to Animals Case Up In The Inferior Court

Joe Strachan charged with cruelty to animals waived examination to city court after arraignment and bond set at 150 dollars. Humane officer J S Ducorneau testified that Strachan drove Hansen property horse to death. Other Monday dispositions listed including several vagrancy and gaming counts with fines or ten days.

Joe Strachan J. S. Ducourneau Strachan B. W. Hansen Ruby Hinkle Alice Durette

Norway Holland and Spain Act in German Submarine Issue

Berlin reports Norway Holland and Spain playing leading roles in Germany’s submarine dispute with the United States. An Associated Press writer in London cites Dr. Alfred Zimmerman and ongoing talks with the United States. The Bloomersdijk case off New England is cited, with Germany disputing the submarine commander's adherence to prize rules and offering compensation if instructions were exceeded.

Berlin London Norway Holland Spain Germany Apoeen United States Associated Press Alfred Zimmerman Bloomersdijk New England

Sinking of fruit steamers sparks Spanish grievances

Spain protests the sinking of fruit steamers arguing cargo of contraband ships trade disruption hurts small fruit raisers. Germany offers to allow passage if ships carry proper certificates for the German market. Norway’s submarine ban seen as conflicting with neutrality. no comprehensive legal report reached Dr. Zimmerman.

Spain Germany Dr. Zimmerman

California Lads Begin 9000 Mile Farming Ideas Tour

Twenty four California boy farmers left Berkeley on a 9000 mile journey to study leading orchards breeding farms and agricultural industries. Led by Professor Decron at UC they aim to bring back farming knowledge to train country life leaders. They will travel east to New York City and return via New Orleans and Texas.

Associated Press Berkley Cal Abe Ifornia New York City New Orleans Texas

Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi

The forecast notes cloudy conditions in Alabama with showers in the far south tonight and Tuesday. Mississippi expects partly cloudy skies with local showers in the southern portion tonight or Tuesday.

Washington Alabama Mississippi

American observers react to Norway submarine rules

The under secretary warned of a strong protest to Norway over its unequal warship rules. Dr. Zimmerman praised America reply terms to Allies on submarines as neutral in spirit. He noted German submarine activity off the U S coast had not become a diplomatic issue and no communications had been received.

Norway America Dr. Zimmerman American Germany United States

Rumanians Lose Two Divisions in Second Army Retreat

Berlin dispatch reports the Romanian second army in Transylvania suffered about two divisions lost during a rapid retreat. The withdrawal followed a decisive Austro German attack on Hermannstadt, with panicked flight by units as reinforcements arrived via Torsburger and Predeal passes. Transylvania is reported clear of Romanian forces and the local population relieved to be rid of a short rule.

Associated Press Berlin Transylvania Hermannstadt Torsburger Amell Transylia

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