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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
3
A midshipman on a sinking cruiser jumps clear as the vessel slides, survives multiple torpedo strikes, and is rescued again and again by nearby ships. He is later put on a destroyer and returned toward home as other crews rescue sailors amid pervasive debris and lifeless bodies in the sea.
110 survivors from the British cruisers Aboukir Cressy and Hogue, torpedoed and sunk by German submarines, arrived at Harwich and Parkeston. About 700 men were saved from crews totaling around 2,200 as crowds of townspeople watched.
Dispatches report Russian troops retreating in good order with stores and wounded, Russia planning public works with prisoners, Montenegrins near Mount Lovchen ready long range cannons to bomb Cattaro, French and British fleets poised for action, Russians surrounding Konigsberg with reinforcements due, Servian Montenegrin forces crossing the Drina with light Austrian opposition.
In U S district court on Wednesday Frank B Jackson of Farnsdale Marengo county filed a bankruptcy petition stating liabilities of 1541 84 with 50 in assets The article notes survivor arrivals and cheering from torpedo boats and rescue crews in the harbor recalling sailors honored in the North Sea incident.
London reports from multiple sources note a turning maneuver against the German right between Peronne and St Quentin with wounded arriving and heavy trench casualties. Paris confirms cavalry leader General Bridoux killed in action and German reinforcements reportedly blown up by French gunfire. General Botha to lead operations in Southwest Africa.
Judge Henry Chamberlain fined Gernard a North Mobile storekeeper 101 and costs plus 50 days in jail for liquor sale under prohibition law. Fletcher Gilbert, George Roberts, and J W Hardin were fined 10 and costs for contempt described as lying. Several others were fined for gaming or fighting as the court debated evidence and sales.
Frank L. McLure, chauffeur for Cawthon Taxi Company, was acquitted of second degree murder in the Preston Branch death on Hall's Mill road. The court found no fault by the driver. Also, Dave Harvelle paid $25 and costs for a Twelve Mile Island squirrel hunting outing.
Dr Charles A Mohr city health officer has shown gradual improvement two weeks after an operation. He was able to attend his office briefly on Wednesday.
Marriage licenses were issued on Wednesday by the probate court to Bruno Garcia and Hattie Dee Garrett. Joseph Oscar Moss and Nellie Dykes. Jesse S. Lane and Annie Laura Morgan.
Deputy Sheriff Vance Gunnison arrested Jesse Gaines on a petit larceny charge alleging he stole a pistol valued at $2 from Bosy Legge.
Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch arrested Frank Cazel on a Wednesday charge of shooting across a public road in the county. Complainant Bev Denning joins the case as the accuser.
A colored woman seeks a position as nurse or doing house work and offers to stay on the place. Address B-34 care Item. Also notice of furnished transient rooms for rent at 251 N. Scott St.
At a Mobile Chamber of Commerce meeting the marine affairs committee proposed a permanent commission or board of trade to handle marine matters. The plan mirrors British German and French models with two thirds of members experienced in marine affairs and non partisan. terms would expire irregularly and the body would be advisory rather than judicial.
The steamer Charles E. Cessna continues to attract Mobile residents with its moonlight river trip. Red Cross Lodge No 132 K of P has arranged another Friday night voyage with Captain Henning, featuring Drago's orchestra and a shared fare for members and the public. Other lodges plan similar trips as Mobile’s social elite consider boarding during the boat's port stay.
Paris reports wounded soldiers recount the Craonne clashes as deadly for German forces. They claim officers sacrificed troops, many were slaughtered after being driven back, with one regiment wiped out and about 1,000 wounded found on the field. A superior officer pegs German losses at 7,900 in this engagement.
Mrs. M. A. Cleutat proprietress of a dairy was arrested Wednesday on a warrant sworn by City Bacteriologist H. Warren charging two counts each of violating sections 14 and 17 of the milk ordinances. Cases set for recorder's court Thursday morning.
Estes D Baker of Mobile Chamber of Commerce was authorized to form a ten member committee to push the Buy a Bale movement and solicit buyers. Funds and lists will guide buyers as firms like Overland Auto Company G M Luce and others place orders. Several bales have already been sold to private parties and hotels, with bales exhibited in stores and lobby displays.
News from Marlow Alabama reports the death of W. E. Wilson a Baldwin county resident for twenty years aged about 72. He came from Iowa, lived alone with no Alabama relatives, and was buried at Fairhope cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Berenson & Sands of Mobile conducted the funeral.
Barber testimonials from New York to Washington state praise Newbro’s Herpicide for stopping dandruff and hair loss. Barbers say it delivers value and customers see benefits, with price options at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sample and book offered for 10 cents.
A Reuters cable from Shartghai via Tsing Tau reports dire war conditions as nations strike the earth with hunger and destruction. Missionary letters describe fear of conscription in Beirut, mobilization in the Ottoman Empire, and economic collapse in Chile and India. The board recalls workers to safety while noting widespread upheaval and humanitarian strain.
An old time relief promises rapid headache and neuralgia relief with a dime package. It claims magical effect sending the pain away within moments after taking the powder and urges readers to buy now.
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