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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1916

Page

5

Wilson volunteers to tour New York state for vote

A band of Wilson volunteers led by Amos Pinchot will travel from Shadow Lawn to deliver a message from President Wilson and engage in a cross state speech tour. Thegroup includes Rabbi Stephen Wise and Rev Dr George R Lunn as they visit major cities from the Battery to Buffalo. McAdoo plans speaks in Peoria and other cities while Underwood backs re election and Lovett praises the president's policies.

New York Wilson Amos Pinchot Shadow Lawn New York State the Battery Buffalo Rabbi Stephen Wise Frederic C. Howe George R. Lunn Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Peoria Democratic National Chicago St. Louis Memphis Indiana Ohio F. D. Underwood Erie Railroad Democratic Robert 8. Lovett Union Pacific_railroad Presi

President and Gerard to confer on German question this week

Long Branch N J October 16 The President is expected to discuss the German situation with James W Gerard ambassador to Germany later this week an engagement has not been made. The entente note on interference with American mails drew no comment from the President. Senator Ollie James predicts Wilson victory. St Louis Day observance canceled. Mrs Wilson’s birthday celebrated with a diamond and platinum brooch from the President.

Long Branch N. J Wilson James W. Gerard Germany Thomas McCarthy United States New York Gerard James Ollie James Kentucky Middle West Mr. Wilson St. Louis

Wilson to Speak in Chicago Three Addresses Next Week

President Wilson will deliver three addresses in Chicago next Thursday. He will speak at the Press Club luncheon, then address a women’s mass meeting at the auditorium, and later speak at the New Citizens' Alliance Association’s third annual meeting at Dexter Pavilion Union Stock Yards. The Press Club luncheon is for members and a few guests.

Associated Press Chicago Wilson Press Club of New Citizens’ Alliance Association Dexter Pavilion Union Stock Yards Press Club Kuncheon

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules advertised for back pain

An advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for backache with claims of long-standing origin since 1696. It urges daily use of three to four capsules and promises relief tomorrow and permanent freedom from pain, noting authenticity by the Gold Medal name and Holland heritage.

Haarlem Holland Netherlands

Startling Act to Be Seen at Gulf Coast Fair

Little Miss Katherine Stinson the 19 year old aviatrix will loop the loop and perform perilous stunts at the Gulf Coast Fair opening Monday October 30. Her sensational flying at Sheepshead Bay Speedway recently startled New York papers with graceful aerial maneuvers one eighth of a mile high against the blue sky.

Katherine Stinson New York City Sheepshead Bay Speedway New York

Second District Sunday School Meeting at Gulfcrest

More than a hundred delegates attended the Second District Mobile County Sunday School Association gathering at Gulfcrest. An all day session included a home products dinner, devotional by Rev. G. W. Carpenter and music directed by J. H. Wienand. County Superintendent R. L. Howell spoke on Today's Sunday School Lesson and W. H. Lewis was named secretary for the unexpired term. Representatives from Kushla Union, Chunchula Union, Gulfcrest Methodist and Baptist churches, Lambert Methodist and Turnerville Baptist attended, with district finances reported in good shape.

Mobile County Sunday School Association Gulfcrest G. W. Carpenter J. H. Wienand R. L. Howell C. G. Miller W. H. Lewis Aleen Whitehead Ruth Nelson George FE. Yarborough Kushla Union Chunchula Unon Gulfcrest Methodist Gulfcrest Baptist Lambert Methodist Turnerville Baptist

Stinson’s daring air loop at speedway thrills spectators

Miss Stinson climbs the clouds in a gossamer machine as two burning fuses emit saffron smoke. At about 700 feet she completes a final loop then her plane tilts and dives, the wings appearing as a window frame before the craft recovers and flies inverted toward the ground.

Miss. Stinson Earth

Monroe Doctrine Breached by U-63, French Analyst Claims

Paris reports French military thinker Jean Herbet teases that the German U-63 breach off the New England coast tests whether the United States will uphold the Monroe Doctrine. He notes the Jeffersonian principle against European interference extends to American waters and warns naval and military control could follow if ignored.

Associated Press Paris Jean Herbette New England United States Atlantic M. Herbette Continent Monroe

How the Loop Was Completed

A vivid description of a biplane looping skyward, climbing rapidly until it verticals. The aircraft then flips to fly inverted for several seconds, seeming like eternity, before resuming normal orientation.

Wonder Girl of the Sky Triumphs Over Storm at Sea

A fragile girl pilots a small biplane through a storm with human effort and skill, briefly plunging like a comet before steadily riding the air again. Her curls frame a slim frame, and New York should praise this wonder girl of the sky for her feat.

Earth New York

Fall of a Nation at Empire details and lineup

The Empire hosts a week of photoplays with The Fall of a Nation sequel to Birth of a Nation on Tuesday to Thursday. The program includes Her Father's Son with Vivian Martin, The Masked Ball with Earle Williams and Lillian Tucker, Witchcraft with Fannie Ward, and The Firm of Girdlestone. Also announced is the World Series baseball pictures booked for October 25.

Earle Williams the Empire Lillian Tucker Victor Herbert Empire Empire Management Vivian Martin Morosco Paramount Pictures Milady Old Sol Morosco-Paramount Vivian The Empire Today Earl Williams Paramount

Allies Note Fallout Dampens U S Protest

Washington reports the allies softened protests over mails and censorship. Officials note British actions and Wilsons stance reduce American resentment but anticipate no immediate reply before the election. Diplomats warn further steps could raise tension as foreign policy remains a campaign issue.

Girl 19 Shot by Father Then Dies by Suicide

In Alexandria Louisiana on October 1 sheriff reports Charles M Bonnette a local farmer shot and killed his nineteen year old daughter after she refused to work in the field. He then killed himself with a double barreled shotgun the report says leaving the farm family stunned by the tragedy.

Alexandria Charles M. Bonnette Bonnette

Remarkable Tin Sickness Spreading in German Cities

London reports from the Amsterdam correspondent that a disease, termed tin sickness, is spreading in Germany, notably in Berlin Hamburg Munich and Cologne. Caused by continual feeding on preserved foods it is described as a serious form of blood poisoning.

London Germany Exchange Telegraph Amsterdam Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne

Puss in Boots Jr. Learns Moon Flight At County Fair

Puss Junior volunteers to guide a balloon to the moon at a county fair. A sudden wind gust sends the craft off course and the party crash lands in a tree after the ascent fails.

Puss in Boots Junior Buoys Up in Balloon Ride

A curious boy, eager for fun, joins a balloon ascent after paying for a ride. The balloon lifts off amid cheers as he writes messages to friends below about visiting the Man in the Moon and following his directions, while the ascent climbs toward the clouds.

Puss Puss In Boots Junior Puss In Boots

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