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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1916

Page

5

Welsh Rail Tieup Partly Held Up

A conference of 17 000 South Wales railway men in Cardiff suspended a strike decision due to wage dispute talks in London. James Henry Thomas urged unity with other regions, warning that a continued strike would force union executives to repudiate the action. The men still demanded a ten shilling wage increase and will wait until Saturday for a settlement.

London Associated Press Cardiff Wales South Wales James Henry Thomas House of Commons Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants Thomas

Another Walk Out Stopped at Monmouthshire

James H. Thomas MP and railway union official spoke to a Newport crowd as Cardiff and Bristol groups reject a three shilling raise. Bristol mass meeting backs ten shillings and full union support for the executive committee.

London James H. Thomas Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants Newport Monmouthshire Cardiff Bristol

Grocer Max Maisel Fined for Sunday Opening

Max Maisel, a grocer, was fined ten days or ten dollars by Recorder Edington for keeping his store open on Sunday. Officer Arbo said Maisel delivered groceries on Sunday after Saturday night preparation. Maisel claimed goods were left Saturday night and money was collected Sunday.

Max Maisel Edington Maisel Arbo

Shippers Forecast Warns Moderate Temps Next 24 Hours

The weather bureau issues a shippers forecast with moderate temperatures for 24 to 36 hours for shipments north east and west. River forecasts show the Tombigbee river and branches and the Alabama river will not change much over the next two days.

Tombigbee River Alabama

Fire damages roof at North Bayou Street home

A Sunday morning fire partially damaged a single story home at 190 North Bayou Street. Eva Stallworth occupied the house and the blaze started when sparks ignited the roof. The property is owned by Mrs. Crichton.

North Bayou Street Eva Stallworth Crichton

Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co testimonial from Clarksburg

A Clarksburg West Virginia woman praises Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound for multiple recoveries from illness starting at age sixteen. She credits the remedy with restoring strength during pregnancy and after, and urges others to seek confidential advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.

Clarksburg W. Va Lydia E. Pinkham Harold M. Smirth Water Street Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Gadsden Woman Praises Liver Regulator Buy

Miss Jenne Usy of Gadsden Alabama writes to a Medicine Co to order two more boxes of Granger Liver Regulator. She says the medicine is a continuous benefit and she never expects to be without it. The product is nonalcoholic and easy to take. Available through local druggists.

Jenne Usy Gadsden Ala Her Medicine Co Granger Liver Regulator

Mary Pickford Strolls Chicago with Mother amid Crowd

The illustration shows Mary Pickford walking with her mother through Chicago streets followed by a large crowd. In the past two years she has starred in Paramount films portraying Dutch Italian Japanese and other international roles. Miss Pickford appears at the Empire on Wednesday September 20 in The Eternal Grind.

Mary Pickford Chicago Mary Paramount Pictures Miss Pickford the Empire

Pig Race and Rope Ready to Capture Piglet

A funny old man drives a fat pig tethered by a rope as he chases the animal down a road. Puss Junior watches from his horse as the pig slips free and dashes ahead with the man and boy urging the chase.

Puss Junior

Bulgars Repel Entente Attack in Struma Valley

Sofia reports a Bulgarian victory as entente forces in the Struma valley attack Macedonia front were repulsed. Key actions include stubborn fighting south of Lerine, captured three machine guns, and several dozen prisoners. on the Vardar and Struma fronts artillery and counterattacks determined the day.

Sofia London Struma Lerine Moglenica Vardar Doldjeli Belasutra Komarian Osman-Kamila Dejamanhale Aegean

Puss and Old Man Catch Escaping Pig in Fun Race

The horse with leaps and bounds nears the fleeing pig as a young manry anecdote unfolds. The old man uses a lariat to toss a noose over the pig and declares victory while Puss Junior hauls in the tethered animal.

Empire Presents Edna Goodrich In The House of Lies

The Empire praises Edna Goodrich in The House of Lies at Morosco- Paramount, with scenes of modern society life. Diana's Inspiration stars Baroness De Witt and Paul Swan on Tuesday, plus Mary Pickford in The Eternal Grind.

Edna Goodrich Morosco-Paramount the Empire Empire Baroness de Witt Paul Swan Diana Mary Pickford Sally Crute Robert Frazer

Arizona to be ready for sea upon completion

Washington reports that the new superdreadnought Arizona will be commissioned at the New York yard and ready for immediate sea duty with a full crew. Part of Memphis crew will join the Arizona while others move to Olympia undergoing repairs at Charleston.

Washington Arizona New York Navy Yard New York Navy Department Department Memphis Santo Domingo Olympia Dewey Manila Charleston

Dawn of Freedom at Empire Theatre With Richman Cast

The Dawn of Freedom plays at the Empire Theatre this Saturday led by Charles Richman as the revived hero under a spell by a priest. James Morrison and an all star cast support Richman while Kathryn Williams gains worldwide popularity and prepares exclusive Paramount Program appearances.

James Morrison Charles Richman Empire Theatre Mr. Richman Kathryn Williams Selig Oliver Morosco Pallas Pictures Miss Williams Paramount

TEACH GIRLS A BUSINESS. Continued from Page Four

A plea for women's education urges teaching daughters gainful occupations to secure financial independence and protect them from abusive marriages. Authors argue independence enables self support for women and their children, condemning withholding practical training as gambling with a daughter's future.

Negress Leona Evans Brought Back On Larceny Charge

Leona Evans, a negro woman who fled a $590 bond in late 1914 while awaiting trial on grand larceny, was brought to Mobile on Sunday morning by Detective Warren Burch from New Orleans. Evans was indicted by the grand jury at the October 1915 term of Mobile city court.

Leona Evans Mobile Warren Burch New Orleans

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