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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1916

Page

2

Democrats Vote in Three Southern States Today

In Georgia South Carolina and Louisiana Democrats vote in statewide primaries for November nominees. Governors races headline Georgia and South Carolina while Louisiana focuses on congress and court races. Whit Martin, Progressive, may hold in Louisiana’s third district. Weather shrouds SC and GA with cool air.

Associated Press Atlanta Georgia South Carolina Louisiana Court of Whit Martin Congress

Blease Leads Five in South Carolina Second Primary

Former governor Cole L. Blease leads a five candidate field by about 20 000 votes in the second primary to pick nominees for three state offices. Governor Richard S. Manning and Blease face off in the race for governor while Wyatt Aiken and F H Dominick compete in the third district. The railroad commissioner contest ends with James Cansler and Albert S. Fant as finalists after McDuffie Hampton is eliminated.

Associated Press Columbia South Carcolina Cole L. Blease Richard S. Manning Wyatt Aiken F. H. Dominick McDuffie Hampton James Cansler Albert S. Fant

Congressional Fight Lit Louisiana Contest In Two Districts

In New Orleans on September 12 observers focused on Louisiana primaries for two congressional seats and local posts. The Sixth District showdown pits former Governor J Y Sanders against Amos L Ponder to succeed Morgan, with both waging vigorous campaigns and sharp public rhetoric. Representative Lazaro in the Seventh district has also contested.

Blease Manning South Carolina Richard J. Manning Cole L. Blease Congress Louisiana Lazaro T. A. Edwards A. M. Barbe J. Y. Sanders Amos L. Ponder Representative Morgan State Court of Appeals New Orleans Associated Press Morgan Sanders Nder

Notable visitors and business trips reach Mobile

A string of arrivals and departures gathers in Mobile as figures from Saskatchewan to Birmingham visit the Battle House and local entities. Col J M Bain hosts Canadian guests while Frainish bond filed by Miss Frances McGuire. M E England tours east. Dr R C Jones and Peter Burke travel for weeks. Local officials and businessmen report fishing trips near Coden and crops in Baldwin in good condition.

Aleck Sloan Saskatchewan Canada WP. Sture Ruth Sture Fort Arthur Ontario Cawthon Hotel Col. J. M. Bain Pittsburgh Mobile Calvert Peter Burke Cincinnati Ohio Eo 2 G. E. Nettles, Jr Mallory Steamship Company Te S Messrs J. P. Orme Atlanta John S. Goldsmith Birmingham Ala Battle House Coden M. Frank Magnolia Springs Baldwin

Kotzum Murder Mystery Shocks Ocean Springs

A. P. Kotzum, 45, a landowner and head of a fish and oyster concern, was found slain in bed in Ocean Springs Mississippi. Neighbors heard two pistol shots. a jury ruled murder by unknown parties. He had returned from California two years earlier after inheriting $25,000 and leaves a wife, a daughter, and a son aged 11.

Ocean Springs Misa A. P. Kotzum Kotzum O. D. Davidson J. C. Elmer Otzum California Joseph

France to intern prisoner parents of three in Switzerland

Paris reports Premier Briand announced a government decision to accept a Swiss proposal to intern in Switzerland all prisoners of war who are parents of three or more children and have been in captivity for eighteen months or longer. The move is under Swiss consideration.

Associated Press Paris Briand Switzerland

Arizona's First Primary Under New Law

Phoenix voters began nominations for state and county offices in the first Arizona primary held under the new registration designation rule. The contest focused on Governor George W. P. Hunt seeking another term and George Olney competing for the Democratic nomination.

Arizona Associated Press Phoenix Ariz George W. P. Hunt George Olney

Oklahoma Republicans Open State Convention in Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma GOP convenes in Oklahoma City with leaders gathering for a state convention. Charles Warren Fairbanks, the Republican vice presidential candidate, will join for the night session as the party prepares its platform due to be adopted in the afternoon. No major state offices are filled this election, focus remains on Fairbanks address.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Charles Warren Fairbanks Fairbanks

Warship halts Philippine ship and searches Cebu

Washington reports a British torpedo boat violated American neutrality by stopping the Philippine steamer Cebu within Philippine waters off Carabao Island. HMS Destroyer No 2 boarded Cebu, took manifest and passenger list seeking a man named Bady, then released her. Governor General Harrison will protest to Great Britain.

Washington Cebu Philippines War Department Harrison State Department Great Britain Carabao Island Bailes Bady Cébu Territor

Penny party on church lawn draws Spring Hill crowd

The ladies of St Catharine of Sienna Church host a penny party on the church lawn at Spring Hill and Stem avenues from 4 to 11 this evening. Amusements and refreshments are provided with special attractions for children in the afternoon.

Oklahoma Coal Operators Grant Miner Wage Increase Demands

In Muskogee Oklahoma on September 12 the Oklahoma Coal Operators Association representing thirty seven of forty two coal producers agreed to grant the wage increase demands made by the miners after a meeting last night.

Muskogee Okla Oklahoma Coal Operators’ Association

Constantine Expresses Regrets Over Legation Storming

Athens Sept 11 The Greek king Constantine sent regrets for the attack on the French legation during the entente ministers meeting. Count Mercati conveyed the king’s sorrow to the French minister. A Greek named Canelopoulos confessed he was hired with others to provoke the disturbance. Labor troubles persist with streetcar workers striking and postal telegraph employees threatening to quit amid rising living costs.

Athens London Constantine Count Mercati Canelopoulos Piraeus Acvet Ae

Probe into Quebec cantilever bridge collapse

A joint inquiry by the St Lawrence Bridge Company and the Quebec bridge commission investigates the central span collapse over the St Lawrence River during hoisting. The death toll stands at 11 with survivors' accounts varying. Work to rebuild or raise the fallen span will begin once the cause is found, at an estimated cost of 1000 dollars, and the bridge opening next spring is postponed.

Associated Press Quebec St. Lawrence Bridge Company Quebec Bridge Commission St. Lawrence River

Poultry Association to Discuss Gulf Coast Fair Exhibits

The Gulf Coast Poultry Association will meet in Chamber of Commerce rooms tonight to arouse interest in Gulf Coast Fair exhibits. Members will receive information on the show and the exhibits.

Poultry Association Gulf Coast Poultry Association Chamber of Commerce

Bargain Glassware Sets and Dinnerware Listed

2 quart glass pitchers priced at 25 cents each. Thin glassware at 5 cents, six for 23 cents. Plain white dinner plates valued at 10 cents, three for 2 and a half cents each.

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