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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
5
The New York assay office struggles to melt and coin vast gold inflows from belligerent nations paying war bills. Since July the office has received and melted over 82 million dollars, with 38 million in the last ten days. Incoming gold arrives as bullion and various gold coins.
News reached Mobile of the death Thursday in Decatur Illinois of D. E. Lawson Jr aged one year the son of Mr and Mrs D E Lawson. Mrs Lawson before marriage was Miss Lela McGuire of Mobile. Mrs James A Dorian sister of Mrs Lawson has gone to Decatur to attend the funeral. Mrs Lawson is also sister of Mrs John Klass of Mobile and Miss Stella McGuire of New Orleans. The parents have many friends in Mobile.
In a United States district court before Judge Toulmin two bankruptcies were filed. George Mandich listed liabilities of 124.52 dollars with no assets. Herman J. Moore listed liabilities of 639.68 dollars with no assets. Both were adjudicated bankrupts and the cases were referred to Referee Ervin.
Advice on scalp care and hair restoration including egg wash for cleansing the scalp and a tonic mix of alcohol water and beta quinol to treat hair faults. It also covers dissolving blackheads with neroxin and a skin cream from zintone glycerine for smoother hands and arms.
Washington reports naval experts describe the 1925 defense program. Plans include 27 first line battleships, 14 second line, 9 reserve, 6 battle cruisers, 13 scout cruisers, 96 destroyers, 18 fleet submarines, 149 coast defense submarines, 31 gunboats, and several cruisers and monitors. An Edison laboratory start is funded at $1 million of a $5 million total.
The Item reports an injunction in the Virginia Williams vs. Charles Hays case, claimed by J. G. Bowen as Toulminville justice of the peace. The notice notes disputes over service of summons and residence within the court precinct.
Vintage advertisement extols Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers to boost vitality in aging readers. It claims to revive energy for men and women when life wanes, promises improved nerves and drive, and offers a free trial box via coupon. Listed sales points include Mobile Suttonne Co. at The Battle House and several local outlets in New Orleans area.
The Freda sails for Cuban ports while Laguna clears for Cardenas. Dredge Fred Jones heads to Chefmenteur La for months of highway and canal work. Itasca leaves dock for coastwise voyage as City of Mobile and Verona bring cargoes. Lillian feared lost after Sept storm. Montoso to Tampa for phosphate. Several vessels arrive or depart, with cotton and bananas shipments anticipated.
A school scene opens with a kid gently correcting a Sunday teacher about the ten commandments. A New York hostess, boastful of charity, questions a poor child about her family and finances, only to be humbled by the girl’s poised reply about speaking to ladies.
Belts vanish yet belt lines persist in new fashion. Mme Alla Ripley designs for the national show feature waistlines marked by embroidery and cut-out motifs. The coat includes flaring sides, a soft girdle yoke, a loose pocket, a beaver fur collar, and narrow cuffs.
Jamie Allen sues for divorce from John Allen in chancery court on statutory grounds. Susie Idell Henderson seeks divorce from Ernest W. Henderson on cruelty and assault and battery. Omma Harris Moss files for divorce from Percy Moss on cruel treatment. marriages occurred in 1911 1915 and 1904 respectively.
Maritime pier and harbor entries show vessels tied at Earlswood Itasca Babine Montoso Winona Viking Rio Pirahy Freda Willpala Pleasure Bay Apollo Daphne Beaver John Quill and others. Turner Terminals Munson Pier 6 and Mallory Pier 6 3 Harbor entries note quarantine and bay trade routes including Buenos Aires and Fairhope direct calls.
In the circuit court Judge Brown presided. Dismissals: J. H. Wilson v Unionist Publishing Co by plaintiff. Mobile Light and Railroad Co v Sidney Berry by plaintiff. Unionist Publishing Co v plaintiff and J. H. Wilson v Sidney Berry by plaintiff. Friday call includes Rosa Sullivan v Nick Andrew and J. C. Anderson v Capital Security Co.
Hon. Thomas H. Smith presides with motions on supersedeas bonds and demurrers heard for Cunningham Hardware Company versus Mary K E Kimball and others. Notices include Hartwell petition demurrers set for October 22 and 19. Cothran executrix motion for reference on solicitors’ compensation set for 22. Maddox case decreed pro confesso. Woolf versus Mobile Baseball Association decrees pro confesso. Estate of J A Watters submitted on administrator’s account with partial settlement report confirmed.
Beverly Bayne shares a humorous Chicago anecdote about a slow dressing wife who hides her husband’s hat and cane. He frets while she calls him late, then helps him find his belongings, a playful tip for wives. Also notes Joe Keep’s homecoming chaos, and a quip about dreaming and cooking. A fish’s rapid growth from lake to table is also mentioned.
Amsterdam October 21. A Berlin correspondent describes the Kaiser as the dynamic force behind the German war machine. He narrates constant contact with ministers and generals via wires and telephones from field headquarters in France and with ambassadors across Europe. The Kaiser travels by a ten coach special train repainted to deter bombers, often surrounded by cabinet members, with councils of war held at night.
United Press dispatch from Dedeagatch reports Turks in Constantinople growing hostile to the United States. A Turkish commander cites American munitions shipments to the Allies as a key reason the war continues, while propaganda and German influence shape public opinion against America.
Sidney Berrey, ex Mobile Tribune publisher, said he will publish The Critic with the first issue due November 1. Deputy sheriffs searched near Chinchula, Alabama for Will Meddox an escaped convict wanted for theft of oxen in 1914 near Citronelle.
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