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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1916

Page

1

Auto collision injures three on Government Street

Mrs P F Peters her three year old son Woodrow and Miss Mabel Hunter were hurt when two automobiles collided at Lawrence and Government streets at 9 30 am. Mrs Peters broken collar bone while the child and Miss Hunter suffered head and facial cuts and minor bruises. Police seek Nathaniel Wise driver of the Beville owned car which struck the other vehicle. three Black men in the car fled south on Lawrence street.

P. F. Peters Frank Peters Zadek .Jewelry Company Woodrow Mabel Hunter Iberville Street Lawrence Government Streets P. D. Beville Lawrnce Street

Morning Results From National Races In Various Cities

Results from Birmingham Nashville New Orleans and other sites list performances by teams and runners. Notable pairings include Black and Hauser Wiley Cavet Dempsey Kerr and Ruel Hardgrove and Chapman Meadows Gonzales Britton Hughes Gowdy Tesreau and Rariden and Miller Fischer in diverse events across the day.

Birmingham MhoDie Esses Bao Oe Black Hauser Wiley, Cavet and Dempsey Nashville Jury Chattanooga Herbert and Marshall Walker and Peters R.H. B Memphis Kerr and Ruel Hardgrove and Chapman New Orleans Ls Eg Bt Miller Fischer Meadows Dartmouth Gonzales Britton Bostois Gaus Aes Era Fk RCH Hughes Gowdy Tesreau Rariden

Collision Involving Mr Peters Near Government Street

Mr Frank Peters driving west on the north side of Government reports that at Lawrence intersection two men cut across Government from east to west behind a street car and struck his car. Mrs Peters and Miss Hunter sat in the rear while Mr Peters, his child and Owen Hunter aged 14 occupied the front.

Frank Peters Government Lawrence

Collision Injures Mrs Peters and Miss Hunter. Suspect At Large

After a collision involving a car driven by a man described as a negro, Mrs Peters and Miss Hunter were injured and taken for medical care. The child suffered glass cuts. Mr Peters and young Hunter were unharmed. Nathaniel Wise is sought by police who expect to locate him soon.

Nathaniel Wise

Express Company Lifts Perishable Goods Embargo

Mr. Martin Holbrook local manager of the Southern Express Company reported that headquarters lifted the embargo on perishable goods. The embargo, in place for several days, ended as the strike was called off.

Express Company Martin Holbrook Southern Express Company

Freight Traffic Into New York Is Normal

Freight traffic on all railroads entering New York, briefly embargoed due to strike fears, is resuming on a normal schedule. Railway men report little congestion and immediate shipments following the embargoes. Vice president P. J. Flynn of the Lackawanna predicts arteries will operate normally by Tuesday morning despite talk of a strike. Provision dealers foresee a market slump as speculators dump held food to avert famine prices.

Associated Press New York P. J. Flynn The Lackawanna

Mobile Observes Labor Day Holiday

Mobile marks Labor Day with widespread closures in industry and commerce. Public offices open 9 to 11, eastern shore steamers run excursions, and the Mobile Central Trades Council hosts a Monroe Park picnic with sports a band concert and a special motion picture program tonight.

Central Trades Council Mobile Mobile Central Trades Council Monroe Park

Wilson Accepts Lincoln Homestead in Hodgensville Tribute

President Wilson visited Hodgenville Kentucky and accepted the Lincoln homestead memorial built by popular subscription. He praised the humble log cabin shrine as vivid proof of democracy and urged citizens to be true democrats serving mankind.

Hodgensville Abraham Lincoln Wilson United States Lincoln Lincoln Farm Association Lincolnn Hodgensville Memorial Hodgensville, Ky Lincoln Memorial

Prizes Listed for Various Races at Picnic Event

A historical notice details prizes for multiple races at a picnic. Awards include silk garments, gold pieces, fragrance, writing materials, hats, shoes, and household items. Races cover foot races for men women and various age groups with first second prizes specified.

Unclear Reflection on Society and Institutions

A fragmented passage notes that the issue affects both small firms and large entities and does not privilege universities or learned societies or conventional standards, with continuation hinted on Page Four.

Picnic marks union picnic with races prizes and vote

A longshoremen union picnic features tug of war against other crafts and boys races for ages 10 to 14 with prizes of cuff buttons gum ink wells and leather shoes. A ladies parade event offers prizes of patent leather shoes and candy. Dancing at the amp theater runs 4 to 11 30 p.m. and the country store opens at 1 p.m. until sold out. A popularity vote with a cake prize adds to the big attractions.

Union Garment Workers Central Trades Council Amptheater Union

Russians Break Across River Capture 2721 Austro German Prisoners

Petrograd reports that Russian forces crossed the Thernovaka river, capturing 2,721 Austro German troops and six machine guns. They also seized mountain heights in the Carpathians and advance toward the Hungarian frontier.

Petrograd London Thernovaka River Zelota Lipa War Office Carpathians

Labor Day Keeps Congress Active Despite Holiday

Washington report notes congress did not pause for Labor Day as members pressed to advance bills on rail strike measures the Webb bill for exporters selling agencies abroad the revenue bill and Porto Rican citizenship. Leaders delayed immigration and corrupt practices bills and railroad proposals until next session. The eight hour day act passed and will be signed again by President Wilson to ensure validity after the holiday.

Washington Congress Wilson Fivors Senate Ita Hodgensville, Ky

Chauffeur Given 60 Days at Hard Labor for Petty Larceny

Sidney Metcalfe a taxi driver from Jackson Alabama received sixty days hard labor after being found guilty of grand larceny in a case where a bag containing $25 jewelry and a ring and chain were taken from Mrs. E H Kimbrough of Evergreen Alabama. He was arrested by Detective Warren Burch after evidence showed $8 was missing from the money.

Sidney Metcalfe Jackson Ala Edington Metcalfe E. H. Kimbrough Evergreen St. Joseph Street Warren Burch

Labor Day Picnic Draws New Orleans Union Bodies

All union labor organizations in New Orleans gathered for a Labor Day picnic in Southern Park, marking the holiday with collective celebration and solidarity.

Associated New Orleans Southern Park

Dallas Woman Slays Her Husband In Office Shooting

A Dallas woman identified as Mrs. G. C. Barger shot and killed G. C. Barker, an assistant superintendent of a candy and cracker company, as he left his office. She claimed the name Barker was assumed and, though she admits the shooting, refuses to talk beyond noting they once lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Red Press Dallas Xas G. C. Barker G. C. Barger Barker

Train Wreck Kills 36 After Bandit Attack in Mexico

Advices report 25 Mexican soldiers and 11 passengers killed when a Constitutionalists train was wrecked by bandits near Cardenas between San Luis and Tampico. Guards were butchered and valuables seized as the attackers claimed allegiance to Carrero Torres.

Laredo Tex Carrero Torres San Luise Tampico Cardenas

Deny Hughes Right to Talk Politics at Labor Day Meet

Thumes K. Hughes declined to attend a Nashville Labor Day celebration arranged by a local committee after being told he would be barred from political speech. He also refused to review the Tennessee National Guard, asserting no right to do so.

Hughes Nashville Nabh Cnn Thumes K. Hughes Tennessee National Guard

Zeppelin Raid Over Southeastern England Claims Good Effects

Berlin reports a Zeppelin raid on the eastern counties of England last Saturday night with thirteen airships. The admiralty claims the attack was the most formidable air assault on England, with only three reaching London outskirts and one shot down. Casualties totaled two killed and thirteen injured.

Associated Press Berlin London England

Police Collect Two Hundred In A Minute's Time

Recorder Edington Monday morning collected two hundred dollars in one minute from four men who pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law. Walter Brown Charles Fritz Eliott McKay and Coleman Jones each paid fifty dollars. Soft drink stands raided that week yielded prohibited liquors. Flannagan Brothers stand at Palmetto and Royal streets raided Sunday afternoon. whiskey and beer found and several men reported drinking.

Edington Walter Brown Charles Fritz Eliott McKay Coleman Jones

Feagin to Speak on School Amendment at Barton Academy

State Superintendent William M. Feagin will address Mobile County School Board members and interested citizens at Barton Academy this afternoon at 2 30 regarding the proposed amendment to permit local taxation for school purposes. He asks local school officials to assist in a campaign to inform Mobile County voters about the measure ahead of the November election.

William M. Feagin Mobile County School Board Barton Academy Feagin Mobile County

Weather Outlook for The WEA and Mississippi

The forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday for The WEA region, with likely showers near the coast. Mississippi will see generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday, with probable coastal showers.

WEA Alabama Mississippi

YARD LINE RAPTURED FROM FOE BY BRITONS

Greek government at Athens accepts entente demands and British French agents take control of postal telegraph and wireless systems. Note presented Saturday demands removal of Tenth allied agents and measures against Greek subjects aiding enemies.

Associated Press London Athens Greece

British Forces Seize German Trench Line Near Guillemont

London reports on actions north of the Sorume river in Jane where British troops on a 3,000 yard front took trenches to an average depth of 800 yards and captured the village of Guillemont. The village of Guinchy fell at first but partial defense by British forces limited losses after heavy counter attacks overnight.

Associated Press London Sorume Jane Guillemont Guinchy

Chas. D. Henderson Dies After Illness

Charles D. Henderson former chief deputy United States marshal for the district died suddenly Sunday night at his home on Government street Mobile Ala after a short illness He came to Mobile from Brewton Ala He is survived by his widow two sons Charles and Cleve Henderson a daughter Mrs Kate Simpson and other relatives.

Charles D. Henderson United States Government Street Carlin Mobile Brewton Ala Henderson Messrs Charles and Cleve Henderson Kate Simpson

British Airmen Score Success in Bombing Belgium

Two more British air raids over Belgium were reported as successful by official statement. Naval planes bombarded Hoboken shipyard near Antwerp on Saturday and GhisteHgs enemy aerodrome near Bruges on Sunday, with all aircraft returning safely.

Associated London Belgium Hoboken Antwerp GhisteHgs Bruges

Ice Wagon Driver Dismissed With Warning

B F Lane, an ice wagon driver for the Mobile Brewery, faced the recorder this morning over refusing to weigh ice delivered to the Central Market. Evidence showed Lane had previously weighed ice at the ice house and was dismissed but told he must weigh all ice he sells or delivers.

B. F. Lane Lane

Mrs Scharstein Seeks Son Henry Missing Since 1912

Mrs BE Scharstein of Zanesville Ohio asks Pat Lyons to help locate her son Henry Scharstein who was last heard from while he was in Mobile in October 1912.

BE. Scharstein Zanesville Ohio Les Pat J. Lyons Henry Scharstein

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