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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1916

Page

2

Ex Queen of Serbia Found Working as Nurse

Natalie Kechoko, once famed Queen Natalie of Serbia, is reportedly living incognito as a nurse at a Bordeaux hospital. The tale ties to wartime history and rumors of royal exile, with journalist Jean de Bonnevoi tracing her unseen service amid wounded soldiers and hospital routines.

Serbia Noe Natalie Ser Bordeaux Jean de Bonne Belgrade Fource Europe Biarritz Chiles Ile Natalie Kechoko Jen

Colonel Golson Killed in Auto Wreck Near Montgomery

Colonel H R Golson aged 54 a leading Elmore county figure was instantly killed when the automobile he rode in overturned and toppled into a five foot embankment eight miles from Montgomery C K Morris cashier of the First National Bank of Wetumpka suffered a broken collar bone and Henry G Golson son of the dead man reached the scene shortly after the crash.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala H. R. Golson Elmore County C. K. Morris First National Bank of Wetumpka Henry G. Golson

Roof Fire Sparks at Tilden Building

Fire Thursday damaged a roof after a trash pile ignited, sending sparks from a small blaze. Tilden, owner and occupant, faced damage to his property.

Tilden

Drink Hot Water for Rosy Complexion Health

A health note promotes daily hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels improving skin clarity and breath. It argues internal sanitation is more important than external cleanliness and claims results in one or two weeks at low cost.

Louisiana sugar planters and refiners in new accord

A committee of Louisiana sugar cane growers announced an agreement with the American Sugar refining company lowering damaged salts claims. The deal offers to buy 50,000 tons of cane at a reduced price and sets a deadline of October 7 for acceptance. The planters seek compensation of roughly 180 million dollars under Sherman antitrust law, with earlier 1914 suits totaling about 180 million in treble damages.

Wears Louisiana Ching Company Inpany Mawal Treble Dam

Daughters of Rebekah Mark 65th Anniversary Celebration

Gulf City Lodge No. 40 observed the sixty fifth anniversary of the Daughters of Rebekah with an Odd Fellows hall program. Albert D. Bloch spoke on the order’s growth while music and readings by Nettie Cirlot Vivian Smith Lena Brettel and children from Cullinane impressed attendees. Peace Lodge No 4 and Purity Lodge No 36 participated and plans for a similar event by Peace Lodge were announced for next Wednesday night.

The Daughters of Rebekah Gulf City Lodge No. 40 Odd Fellows’ Hall Albert D. Bloch Nettie Cirlot Rebekah Paul Smith Arndt Vivian Smith Cullinane Lena Brettel Peace Lodge No. 4 Rebekahs Purity Lodge No. 36 Peace Lodge St. Emanuel and Dauphin Streets

Postponement in Chicago blackmail case eyed

Associated Press reports a two week delay expected for the preliminaries in the Edward Mahne and Harry Ruegsell blackmail case. Mrs Helen Evers faces potential discharge amid conspiracy allegations and Edward J Fleming may testify on her character. Many witnesses are summoned to support the defense.

Associated Press Chicago Edward Mahne Harry Ruegsell Helen Evers Edward J. Fleming Hoyne

Italians adopt Brusiloff style tactics in Trieste drive

The Cologne Gazette reports Italian forces near Gorizia using massed infantry assaults like Russian general Brusiloff. The dispatch says the fighting is unusually bloody, likening it to Western front battles or the last Russian offensive.

Amsterdam Cologne Gazette Trieste Brusiloff Gorizia

Sixteen West Virginians On Trial For Election Fraud

Sixteen residents of Huntington county West Virginia were indicted for alleged frauds tied to the 1912 general election. The charges include theft of ballot boxes ballot mutilation and the use of force to keep citizens from serving as election officers.

Associated Press Huntington W. Va Age County

Mexican American Joint Commission Near Week’s End

In New London Connecticut on September 23 the Mexican American joint commission said it would pause for the weekend as most members travel out of town. Meetings were to resume Monday with continued talks on general conditions in Mexico.

Associated Press New London Conn

Knoxville Body Heard in Pleas for Armor Plant

Knoxville delegation led by Hugh M. Tate sought approval for a site for an 11 million dollar armor plate plant. Hearing before Secretary Daniels included representatives from Jersey City and Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Knoxville Washington Hugh M. Tate Board of Commerce Daniels Aeuaeas Jersey City Perth Boy N. J

German immigrant declares intention to become U S citizen

Frank Westman a German resident filed Thursday in the United States court his declaration of intention to become a citizen. Deputy Leon Span of the Union of states court noted the action as the first step in naturalization.

Frank Westman United Deputy Leon Span Union of T

Major Mills laid to rest at West Point cemetery

The body of Albert L. Mills, chief of the militia division of the general staff of the U.S. Army, who died in Washington, was buried at the United States Military Academy post cemetery with full military honors. Mills had served as superintendent of the West Point section from 1898 onward.

Major Mills West Point

Mobile Pioneer John Fields Celebrates 80th Birthday

John Fields of Union Church settlement near Mobile and Grand Bay roads is celebrated by relatives as he turns eighty. A Confederate veteran, blacksmith, cavalryman, and pioneer, he helped found Union Baptist Church and shaped local industry with ribbon cane syrup and early turpentine trades. He remains a landmark figure in Mobile County.

John Fields Union Church Fields Mr. Fields Union Church Settlement Mobile Grand Bay Roads John Mobile County Spring Hill Dora Ann Deakle White Spanish Fort Fort Blakely Merrill Uncle John Satsuma Chattanooga Columbus the Anvil

One Hundred Forty Teachers Begin Colored Institute Work

One hundred and forty teachers have begun work at the Colored Institute here. It is the third day of the institute. Assistant Conductor Garrett led a talk on recreation and taught rural teachers several pupil names. Conductor Trenholm spoke on agriculture and sanitation.

Colored Institute Garrett Trenholm F. C. Vigor Father Coombs B. T. Belsow

Gun Bursts Wounding Sailor Aboard Michigan

Yeoman Robert W. Cooper sustained a fractured right forearm in the 12 inch gun muzzle explosion during target practice off the Virginia Capes. The battleship Michigan headed to Philadelphia navy yard for repairs after the incident.

Robert W. Cooper Michigan Virginia Capes Philadelphia Navy Yard

Odd Fellows and Ladies of Honor Meeting Notes

Local fraternal groups gather at Odd Fellows halls on Dauphin and St. Emanuel streets. Meetings include Harbor t board session at 10 a.m and Knights and Ladies of Security at 7:80 p.m with Magna and Ernest lodges listed among participants.

Harbor T Epst Bee Odd Fellows MciInnis Dauphin and St. Emanuel Ernest Odd Fellows’ Hall Ladies of Honor Magna Lodge No Whistler Knights and Ladies of Security

Tisza Weathering Turbulence in Hungary Diet

Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian diet rejected Counts Andrareshy and Apponyi demand for convocation of the delegations. Opposition leaders pressed for referral of foreign affairs competence and one army administration issues to delegations amid a clash with Premier Tisza’s administration. Romania’s entry into the war amplified the political storm.

Associated Press London Andrarev Apponyi Budapest Reuter Amsterdam Austria Hungary Tisza Andrassv Mier

Brandeis pledges funds to Zionist church work

Justice Brandeis pledged $6,000 to the Zionist Movement at a Boston reception, contingent on the community raising the remaining $18,000 of a $24,000 pledge from the Hebrew congress in Philadelphia. Zionist leaders and Boston executives added $5,000 more.

Brandeis Associated Press Boston Justice Brandeis United States Supreme Court Zionist Movement

Plague Drops Again as Infantile Paralysis Reports Rise

The Associated Press reports in New York on September 22 that twenty new infantile paralysis cases were confirmed, seven fewer than the previous day, with eleven deaths recorded, up five from yesterday's toll.

Associated Press New York

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Women's Digestion

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female stomach troubles. It claims to tonify the digestive system, boost appetite and strength, and cites a Newfield New York testimonial of relief after two bottles. It warns many women suffer from indigestion and faintness and promises a few days to improve digestion.

Lydia E. Pinkham Newfield N. Y Lydia E. Pin Lydia E. Pin ’S Vegetable Compound.’’— Mrs. Willliams, R. D. No N.Y Lydia E. Aca

Rotary club names seven to probe motion picture censorship

A seven member committee was named by the Rotary Club to investigate and report on film censorship. The group includes J. H. Glennon and seven others. The meeting also elected a new director, added two new members, and welcomed a third.

Rotary Club International Rotary J. H. Glennon Phy R. P. Pope W. O. Lott EB. “O. Fowlkes W. H. Bryant

Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Quick Comeback Health Boost

Advertises Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for overwork and various ailments. Claims three capsules daily restore strength, with refunds if ineffective. Prices 25 50 and 1.00 per box and boxes carry the Gold Medal name.

Haarlem Holland

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