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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1916

Page

2

Gerald Talks N Situation With Mr Wilson

Seance in New Jersey reports that Ambassador Gerard discussed the German situation with Mr Wilson. He said he would remain in the country until after the election but would not involve himself in politics. He expected to see the president again before Berlin duty and noted possible sailings in November or December if conditions allowed. Captain Karl Boy-Ed was in the admiralty office when the ambassador departed.

Lone N. J de Bassador Gerard Gerard Berlin Karl Boy-Ed United States Admiralty Office

Rally Day at Government Street Presbyterian Church

Sunday rally day announced for Government Street Presbyterian Church with Army of the Lord of Hosts service. All regulars volunteers children of soldiers deserters reservists and new recruits urged to assemble at Camp Du Bose corner of Government and Jackson streets on November 29 at 9 30 a m for winter campaign. Scouts being trained for field marches to be ready when call to arms sounds next Sunday morning.

Government-street Presbyterian Camp du Bose Jackson Streets Stober

Tourist Welcome Club Advertises in Chicago Papers

Advertisements in Chicago newspapers promote the Tourist Welcome Club run by the House and Bienville. Officials forecast excellent returns from the campaign as tourism outreach expands through the city.

U of America Chicago House and Bienville

Russian Army Casualties Reported At 1 797 522 In Five Months

Berlin dispatch says Kiev central identification office reports 1 797 522 Russian army casualties since June 1. Among the dead are 5 981 officers including two generals and several colonels. Serbia and Caucasus units show the largest losses.

Berlin Associated Press Vih Sayville Kiev

Georgia Tech Leads Southern Football Scoring Race

Georgia Tech holds 302 points in four games to lead Southern colleges this season. Sewanee has 230 and Vanderbilt 208. Vanderbilt and Auburn are the only teams not scored upon. Remaining totals by other leading teams follow.

Associated Press Atlanta Georgia School of Technology Southern Colleges and Universities Sewanee Vanderbilt Auburn

French Police Chief Held for Trade Spying

Berne reports Police Chief Walder Heriseau and a man named Proeysig, head of a Swiss embroidery group, were arrested on charges of commercial spying for delivering a blacklist of Swiss embroidery industry to foreign countries.

Associated Press Berne Walder Heriseau Proeysig

Missionaries discuss Japan's future at convention

Delegates Rev M D Dunning of Kyoto and Rev Helton Pedsley, a 27 year veteran missionary, spoke at the 107th annual convention of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions about whether Christian or atheistic ideals will shape Japan.

Toledo Ohio Japan M. D. Dunning Kyoto Helton Pedsley Mac Beth American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions

Sloan's Liniment Offers Quick Rheumatism Relief

Exposure to rain all day often causes rheumatism or neuralgia and Sloan's Liniment provides fast relief. It penetrates without rubbing to ease sore joints and stiff muscles from overwork and helps soothe bruises sprains and minor injuries in children. Available at your druggist for 25 cents.

French Strike at Verdun Surprises Germans With Burst Advance

French forces advanced rapidly at Verdun catching German defenders off guard. In three hours they recaptured ground including Douaumont fort and Thiamont, with very light French losses. Public enthusiasm rose as observers noted Verdun was not finished and French momentum continued.

Somme Verdun Constanza Douamont Fort Thiamont

Verdun Offensive Made Possible by Hidden French Preparations

French forces executed a planned ten day maneuver near Verdun with artillery surveys of German batteries and rapid deployment. Colonials led by General Mangin pushed Hill 320 and Douaumont approaches while French troops secured Douaumont fort and Haudrimont quarters, forcing German defenses to collapse.

Petain Meuse Serville Verdun Aviation the Somme Pepper Hill Douaumont Farm Thiaumont Works Haudrimont Bras-Douaumont Mangin Douamont Fort Fleury Coillette Wood Douamount Fort

French Forces Break German Defenses At Fort Vaux

French troops press the attack west of the fort driving Germans from Chenois and Laufre woods and encircling Vaux fort on three sides. Defenders have no escape except surrender or destruction as Allied columns advance across the village and woods.

Douamont Vaux Pond Vaux-Chapitre Vaux Vaux Fort Chenois Laufre Woods Tured Damiloup

Funeral for Austrian premier held at St Stephen’s Cathedral

The funeral of Count Karl Stuerghk the late Austrian premier was held in the Cathedral of St Stephen with Asmenne Pitt officiating. Emperor Francis was represented by Archduke Leo Salvator. The body will later be taken to Halbenrain for burial in Dr Friedrich. Adler, a killed premier, was turned over to the court for trial.

Associated Preas Vienna Huepuay London Karl Stuerghk Cathedral of St. Stephen Asmenne Pitt Emperor Francis Archduke Leo Salvator Halbenrain Friedrich. Adler Stuergkh

Lewis Outpoints Denny In 13 Round Bout

Ted Lewis of New York defeated Young Denny of New Orleans by decision in a 13 round boxing match in St. Louis. Both fighters weighed in at 142 pounds.

Lewis Denny Ted Lewis New York Young Denny New Orleans

Traveling Men Plan Day at Gulf Coast Fair

The Mobile Traveling Men's Association will hold a meeting Saturday night at 7 30 at the Cawthon hotel. President H M Opper says the Travelers' Day program at the Gulf Coast Fair will be completed at this meeting and every traveler is urged to attend. Travel will be observed at the fair.

Mobile Traveling Men's Asso Og Cawthon Hotel H. M Opper

Better Babies Featured at Gulf Coast Fair In Mobile

Gulf Coast Fair organizers highlight a Better Babies contest with classes for ages 6 months to 3 years and prizes of five dollars in gold. Attendees expect heavy Gulf Coast turnout with special train service from Meridian Hattiesburg Laurel and New Orleans. Gulf Coast travelers plan to visit on Travelers Day and other event days with reduced fares and notable schedules announced.

Special trains announced for Georgiana fair day in Alabama

On November 3 a Georgiana Alabama special will run to the fair grounds arriving 10am and depart 9 15pm with return stops at Government street station at 9 30pm Bay Minette will run a Foley bound service after Georgiana’s arrival to enable Mobile same night travel A Mobile to Bay St Louis train leaves at 9pm with all stops Katherine Stinson will fly at the fair opening day following an ovation in Jackson Mississippi Midway acts by Meyerhoff show company arrive Saturday as decorations and stalls multiply horses quantity 150 plus stalls already allocated more horses than any prior year at the South fair Prizes include school ticket sales bonuses and other awards

Mobile Ohio Meridian New Orleans Chicago Mississippi Hattiesburg School Boys’ Corn and Scout Club Laurel Washington Avenue Eeaeesite Serae Road Georgiana Ala Joohile Fair Grounds Government Street Bay Minette Foley Bayette Bay St. Louis Katherine Stinson Jackson Miss Young Men's Business League Enry Meyerhoff E Meyerhoff SS Ae Arte Tan Peter

German grip tightens on Romania as key towns fall

Berlin reports Mejidie and Rashova captured in Dobrumda and Predeal taken on Transylvania border. Constanza looted by Rumanians. Medjidie Rashova openings threaten Tchernavoda. advances threaten Romania’s western fortifications and Danube access amid swift campaign gains.

Associated Press Berlin London Rumania Mejidie Rashova Dobrnndja Predeal Transylvania Romania Constanza Medijidie Arj Rashova Rumanian MedjJidie Tchernavoda Turtukai Silistria Danube River

Louisiana Residents Only Track Operators License Rule

New Orleans officials passed an ordinance restricting race track operators to Louisiana residents and limiting racing to the window from January 1 to Mardi Gras. The rule targets individuals or corporate officers connected to race track operations in the city.

Louisiana Associated Press New Orleans City Commission Council

Inside bathing promise for health and clear skin

An advertisement extols morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and internal organs. It claims improved appetite, relief from digestion issues, and a fresher complexion after one week of daily use before breakfast.

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