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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1914

Page

5

Four Hurt When Cars Crash At Bibb and Court

Four people were badly hurt in Montgomery when a heavily loaded flat car carrying concrete and slag crashed into a passenger electric car at Bibb and Court streets shortly after 4 pm. Motorman Thomas Doran was fatally injured, Stewart Missildine was crushed, and passengers Mrs. John Fay and Miss Nellie Watkins sustained serious injuries.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Thomas Doran Stewart Missildine John Fay Nellie Watkins Bibb and Court Streets Madison Avenue Hill Doran Missildine

Imperial Bank Begins Small Change Notes in Berlin

The Imperial Bank starts issuing one and two mark notes to supply small change in Berlin. Coin output has already been increased. The mark is about 25 cents.

Associated Presse Berlin London Imperial Bank

Speedy torpedo gunboat lost after mine strike

British navy says the torpedo gunboat Speedy is likely lost after hitting a mine off the North Sea. The missing include the skipper and four crewmen of the Linsdell, two seriously wounded, with others picked up by the Speedy before she struck a second mine.

Associated Press London Speedy Linsdell North Sea

War Insurance Bureau Sees Brisk Business With New Order

Washington September 4 Brisk business was expected at the government war insurance bureau after the executive order suspending parts of the old navigation law. The order, ready for signing, brings foreign built ships under American registry and changes provisions on American watch officers and registry inspections.

Washington New War Insurance Bureau United States

GULLEN'S DELEGATE HE HEADS THE LIST

Former Chief Justice Edgar M. Cullen of the Court of Appeals heads the list recommended by the Democratic state conference as delegates at large to the New York state constitutional convention.

Saratoga N. Y Edgar M. Cullen Court of Appeals Democratic State Conference

Beautiful Malines Cathedral in Ruins

A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports Malines was bombarded for two hours with nearly 200 shrapnel bursts. The Cathedral of St. Rombold is ruined, its stained glass shattered and chimes destroyed, though many artworks were saved and moved to safer locations.

London Reuter Telegram Company Amsterdam Malines St. Rombold St. Rombold’s Wavre Rutens

William of Wied Departs Durazzo After Brief Reign

A Durazzo dispatch reports Prince William of Wied leaving Durazzo with his princess as crowds protest and police intervene. Italian sailors occupy streets, the international commission meets, and the prince transfers power before departing aboard the Misurata bound for Venice.

Associated Press Paris Durazzo Albania Havas William of Wied Travesky Royal Palace Prince William Turkan Pasha Akis Pasha Sami Bey International Commission Uren Misurata Libia Venice Prince William of Wied

Japs To Participate In The Exposition Regardless Of War

Tokio reports Japan will proceed with Panama Pacific Exposition preparations. Commissioner Haruki Yamawaki says the exhibit will be of increased excellence due to Europe’s absence. Protests by China to the American consul at Chefoo are dismissed as not credible here.

Associated Press Tokio Haruki Yamawaki Japan Europe Chefoo

Expert Lanigan Picks Braves and Cardinals

Expert Lanigan favors the Braves and the Cardinals as top contenders. He cites Boston and St Louis as having the best chances to win out in the league scramble.

Lanigan Braves Cardinals

Pennant Prospects Spark Four National League Clubs

In Chicago on September 4 the pennant race tightens as four NL clubs remain in the hunt. Braves and Giants favored by East trips, Cubs eyed by locals, Cardinals seen as strong. McGraw’s Giants and the Cubs show weaknesses. Merkle, Doyle, Mack’s pitchers, and Knocker notes appear across lineups with varied form and health signals shaping the stretch drive.

Baseball World Chicago Braves Giants Cubs St. Louis Cardinals

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