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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1916

Page

3

Fighting General on Every Front in Macedonian Zone

The official war office report says Romanian front activity includes shelling and small attacks near Vauldovo Vavidoven and Kostel Malka Varbitza. Do brudja advance continues. 24 quick firing guns captured. enemy repulsed with heavy losses. Macedonian front reports minor infantry activity on Lake Ostroe and increasing Moglenica valley action. attacks on Fahovo hill Kovil and Bayuktshk repulsed with heavy losses. Both Vardar and Struma fronts see vigorous artillery engagements. Aegean coast remains under steady enemy fleet activity.

Associated Press Sofia London War Office Danube Vauldovo Vavidoven Kostol Malka-Varbitza Goemaurabitza Dobrudja Oltena Lake Parkeny Aptast Mussabey Tsisutkeny Black Sea Lake Ostro Moglenica Fahovo Kovil Bayuktshk Vardar Struma Aegean

New Italian long range artillery debuts on Isonzo front

On the Isonzo front toward Trieste, Italy uses 3045 millimetre guns with a new range finding invention enabling observers to aim despite rain. After four days of fighting from Gorizia to the Adriatic, Austrians block the Hermada Selo Novo line as cheering crowds greet Italian advances and hopeful press tone.

Associated Press Roma Isonzo Triest Gorizia Adriatic Hermada-Selo-Novelo Italy

DeMiracle hair remover touted as latest bath fad

The ad promotes DeMiracle as the quickest safest depilator for face arms underarms and legs. It claims endorsements from physicians surgeons dermatologists and medical journals and offers 0c 1.00 and 2.00 bottles with a money back guarantee. Sold at toilet counters or by mail from New York department J Park Ave 129th St and via Van Antwerp Drug Co.

DeMiracle Chemical Co Dept. J Park Ave 129Th St New York van Antwerp Drug Co

Marie Dressler Urges Films Teach Work Habit For Stage Girls

Marie Dressler, from her Coney Island accident, urges stage-struck girls to enter movies to learn the work habit. She stresses hard work, physical fitness, nerves, and self control, noting acting via pantomime and the open-air life as healthful, with caution about morals and application choices.

Marie Dressler Panis Miss Kessler

Nightmarish Aquarium Stunt Outsmarted by Dressler

Miss Dressler recounts a dangerous underwater stunt at Ravenhall's during a hotel interview. An automobile raft collapsed pushing her under as waves battered her and the rescue rope saved her. She explains she withdrew when fear arose and the director found a safer shadow-water setup to finish filming.

Marie Dressler Tillie Coney Island Miss Dressler Hotel Astor Ravenhall’s

New York to Open Schools Despite Paralysis Rise

Health officials plan extensive checks in 497 public and parochial schools as New York prepares for the September 25 opening. Every child will be interviewed about summer travel and compared with federal records. If a pupil or teacher visited an infected area, a health certificate will be required and those from affected premises face two weeks of quarantine after release.

New York Department of Health United States Jetrlic Health Service

1871 W W S IN JAIL FOR 235000 BAIL DEMANDED

In Scranton Pennsylvania 187 Industrial Workers of the World await hearings on charges of unlawful assembly forcible entry conspiracy and riot related to a raid on Old Marge. Bail totals 235000 with each defendant fined 10 for disorderly conduct as 126 are jailed.

Scranton Old Marge Phillips Ither Io Butcher Seid

Huntsville murder suspect believed in Louisiana chase

East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes launched a search for two men and a woman matching the Overton couple from Huntsville Alabama. David Overton, charged with last June’s murder of Probate Judge W T Lawler, and the woman who tried to cash a 2960 New York draft payable to Mrs Overton, reportedly fled toward Hammond Louisiana.

Baton Rouge East Baton Rouge Livingston Parish David Overton Huntsville Ala Overton W. T. Lawler New York Butuan Rouge Haramond

Shippers' Forecast and River Outlook Update

The weather bureau issues a shippers forecast for 24 to 26 hour shipments heading north with moderate temperatures and fast westward movement. River forecasts indicate the Potnligher river and its branches will not change much over the next two dates. Alabama levels similarly stable.

Potnligher River Alabama

Sheriffs Plead for Prisoner Feeding Funds in Alabama

J H Dougherty Dallas County Sheriff urged Governor Henderson to release 70000 from a 200000 annual appropriation for feeding county jail prisoners. He warned sheriffs were unpaid and many faced hardship while the treasury delayed release awaiting the governor's assessment.

Montgomery Ala J. H. Dougherty Dallas Henderson

Horses to Highlight Gulf Coast Fair Racing and Show

Secretary Mort L. Bixler reports reservations for stalls and entries exceed last year. Flower Direct the pacing mare is expected to race against Possibility in a featured match. The track will be improved with red clay to become one of the fastest south of the Ohio River. Miss Irwin Fearn plans to inspect eastern shows to ensure Gulf Coast Fair quality.

Mort L. Bixler Joe Spanier Louisville Flower Direct Sa Sehn Joeal Fair Grounds Ohio River Irwin Fearn

Liner's race with death described as most stirring

The Congress catching fire last Thursday in Pacific coast waters prompted a dramatic evacuation. Captain Cousins reassured passengers as the bow headed for Coos Bay, the dredge Michie helped lower lifeboats, and flames burst from vents as Mrs. Margaret Reig of New Orleans watched in fear.

Associated Press Marshfield Ore Hner Congress Pacific Coast Coos Bay Margaret Reig New Orleans Captain Cousins Michie

Liverpool Cotton Exchange Closed Today

Liverpool cotton market pauses as the Liverpool Cotton Exchange remains closed on September 16. No trading activity occurred today and prices were not reported.

Liverpool Cotton Exchange

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