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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
5
Associated Press reports a great battle beginning in southeastern Rumania as Russians press against Bulgarians and Germans. Russian troops along the Dvina near Dvinsk repelled repeated German assaults while holding captured positions.
London reports that Romanian troops occupy Orsova a key lower Danube port near the iron gate where the Danube forms the boundary with Hungary and Serbia. A Vienna dispatch had earlier said Orsova was taken. The town holds crucial commercial value on the Danube.
Paris dispatch reports renewed and violent German assaults on the Somme front last night as they tried to regain lost ground. The French war office says the German attacks were futile and that the French hold their ground everywhere.
British forces moved into German trench lines southwest of Lille and attacked positions southeast of Guinchy and near Fichebourg L Avoue. The official report says severe losses were inflicted on the German occupants during the raid.
Reuter reports renewed enemy air raids on Bucharest Ploiesti Constanza Piatra Neamtzu and Bechet. Public demands reprisals against enemy subjects rising in Bucharest.
London dispatch notes an undated unofficial Bulgarian report claiming Romanian advances at three ports. The report remains unverified and details are sparse as officials assess authenticity.
An old guidance piece warns that soap and shampoos strip oil and damage the scalp. It recommends using plain malsified coconut oil, a small amount cleanses hair, creates rich lather, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage, with cheap, long lasting supply.
London dispatch reports a seaplane lost near St Denys Belgium while a raid attacked the St Denys area. Other items claim balloons brought down near Oste, and a German hold on eastern fortress and seaports. Russian forces reportedly advance north of Dvina and near Lem.
A Burgh man and associates outline plans to establish a Mobile county creamery as a foundation for agricultural growth. They emphasize expanding cattle herds to support a steady milk supply, asserting the project will benefit all investors and local farmers while not prioritizing immediate profits.
Colonel Bain with associates in Mobile county holdings left the city early today for Calvert Alabama on an inspection trip. They express readiness to do their share and faith in the future of the county and people.
Mobile welcomes a new tailoring shop, Bell Tailoring Company, at 304 Dauphin Street with manager J. C. Osteen. It features a wide range of domestic and foreign woolens and offers a free raincoat with every suit sold on Saturday.
The German emperor awarded the order Pour le Merite with oak leaves to Lieutenant General Schmidt von Knobelsdorf, the crown prince’s former instructor, and to General Baron von Luettwitz. In Chattanooga, Zachary Owen faced the recorder on a fugitive from justice charge believed tied to a road gang escape last year.
Puss in story discusses a mischievious encounter with fairies after dark. Relates a narrow escape as four figures rescue him and reveal a chaotic barnyard scene. A horse escapes the innyard driven by fairies, bearing weight and being stung, prompting Puss to flee in dismay as the horse bolts onto the road with hundreds of impostors following.
British steamship Strathtay and Ellerman Line steamer Tagus sunk. Six crew saved. Reports say Hazelwood also sunk. Strathtay sailed from New York August 22 bound for Havre. 4,428 tons gross. Tagus 37 tons? Gross noted. Hazelwood 3,000 tons, Middlesbrough owned.
The Dutch government told the German foreign office it would maintain absolute neutrality in the war between Romania and Austria-Hungary on one side and Germany Bulgaria Turkey on the other, clarifying its stance during the conflict.
The State Harbor Board endorsed a new pilots agreement resolving bar and bay pilot conflicts. The plan, effective November 18, rotates sixteen pilots in blocks of four with five senior town-end pilots remaining, swapping allowed. Captain Denny Smith did not sign due to health concerns.
Washington September 8 The general deficiency bill carrying 15 million dollars including 8 million for Nicaragua canal route financing and a federal trade commission salary item for George Rublee covers fifteen months between nomination and Senate rejection as conference action completed.
A Thursday fire caused by burning trash lightly damaged a single story frame building at 351 South Bayou Street. The occupied premises belong to Sam Merriwether and are owned by James McDonald.
The probate court issued marriage licenses on Friday to Lawrence Young and Laura Tibbs, both listed as colored.
Purify your blood to restore health and vitality. The ad promotes S. S. as a vegetable remedy that cures various blood disorders by cleansing the life fluid. It claims thousands have improved and invites readers to obtain it from druggists and the Atlanta department.
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