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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1915

Page

2

Papen and Hatzfeldt Leave Washington for Mexico

German embassy officials say Captain von Papen and Prince von Hatzfeldt will depart for Mexico City after visits in Washington. Their trips follow the Dumba affair and recall talk, with no official comment on the destination or purpose. Their roles as military attaché and observer are noted.

Papen Washington Prince von Hatzfeldt J. Pohibald Falmouth Archibald Ely Express Yankees New York Brrth von Papen Wwington von Papem Prince von Caee Exico Mexico Tity Von Prince Hatzfeldt von Papen Bec Wilson Dumba Millitary Atache Mexico City

Explosion Destroys Two Cottages From Lamp Blast

A kerosene lamp exploded early Saturday near 203 Herles Street causing two cottages to burn beyond repair. Firefighters from stations 6 6 and 12 laid 1 000 feet of hose to reach the blaze. A second fire at 7 26 p m on Gaston Street destroyed a two room dwelling owned by Caroline Williams. Another blaze on Lee Street at 7 p m damaged a burlap bin and curtain in a home owned by M G.

Herles Street Alexander Walter Lawrence Gaston Street Caroline Williams

President Not Expected to Call Senate Session

Washington reports the president is not likely to call a special Senate session. Administration aides say no final decision has been made, though some senators urge early action to revise rules for debate. Mary administration leaders oppose the move.

Senate Washington Mary

Little Talks on Thrift and Time as Money

An essay on thrift links time and money illustrating thrift through anecdotes. It recalls a tale of two office boys choosing efficiency over waste, cites Sir Thomas Lipton, and notes figures like Samuel Felton and Charles Markham who advanced by saving time, beginning as low-wage workers and rising to top roles.

Tomas Lipton Monmouth Cantermee N. H Joe Parton Jeanne D'Arc Queen Elizabeth Rodman Charles H. Markham Illinois Central Isroad

Armenian Massacres Reported by Times Correspondent

London dated report cites Times correspondent alleging systematic Turkish extermination of Armenians. details recount deportations from Armenian villages, forced journeys to Mosul, accompanying violence by Kurdish bands, mass starvation, and looting with thousands killed or enslaved.

London Dedeaghatch Times Konish Taurus Mosul Euphrates Constantinople Asia Minor Van Erzerum Kharput Sari Kichila

Legislature Nearing Finish With Small Opposition

The legislature is expected to complete its work today with little opposition. The Mobile delegation declares affiliations, with Co A Grayson stating no ties to any public service corporation, and Bart B Chamberlain asserting no financial links to any affected by pending legislation. W. E. P. Wilson also declares no affiliation with public service interests.

Mobile Co. A. Grayson Public Service Corporation Bart B. Chamberlain Public Service W. E. P. Wilson

Hartwell amendment passes in commission government bill

The Hartwell amendment to the commission government act was reported from conference and adopted by both houses without debate. It includes an initiative and referendum clause and changes the election date to the second Tuesday in September.

Commission Montgomery Ala Hartwell Committee of Conference Chamberlain

Burial of Monroe S. Burton at 209 Palmetto Street

The funeral for Monroe S. Burton was held Friday at 4 pm from his family home, with Rev. J. E. Barnes officiating. Interment followed at Magnolia cemetery with Woodmen of the World Maple Camp No. 5 in attendance and pallbearers listed.

Messrs Willie Richinson BE. F. Kopeprsmith Hamilton Duffee John R. Gale Levine Bauer

No Bruises Found on Bodies of Two Fishermen

Accidental drowning killed Harris L. McKean and J. Percy Watters whose bodies were found Friday afternoon in Hog Bayou. Undertakers reported no bruises. The bodies were recovered using a long iron grappling hook by Captain Marvin Meyers of the launch Sterling. Watters funeral planned at 56 St Stephens Road Methodist with burial at Pine Crest cemetery. McKean’s funeral arrangements pending arrival of his daughter from New York City. McKean survived by widow and four sons. Watters survived by widow, two sons and a daughter plus siblings and other relatives. Mr. Watters was 46, Mobile native, active Methodist.

Harris L. McKean J. Percy Watters Hog Bayou Chickasabogue Marvin Meyers Sterling Viola KE. Watters Gulfport Mobile Methodist Church Mr. McKean M.B. Ma New York City H. L. McKean, Jr R. L. McKean Hary McKean Clarence M cKean William McKean Waco Texas BE. G. McKean This City R. P. Priester T. C. Brewer McKean

Tropical cyclone sw of Jamaica heads toward Yucatan

Weather advisory notes a tropical cyclone immediately southwest of Jamaica moving toward the Yucatan channel and western Caribbean. Shippers forecast 36 hour shipments expect moderate temperatures. broader U S conditions show high barometer fair cool in the north and rain over parts west of the Mississippi. Albert Ashenberger, local forecaster.

Jamaica Yugatan Channel Caribbean Sea United States Mississippi River Rocky Mountain Utah Yucatan Channel Albert Ashenberger

Teutonic Reverses Stir Eastern Fighting Anew

Balkan tensions escalate as Teutonic forces suffer reverses in eastern fighting. Mobilization under way amid Greece Bulgaria tensions. King Constantine ill and Venizelos meetings delayed. Allies plan rapid action with Quadruple Entente backing and reserves at the Dardanelles. Greece Roumania Serbia urged to unite to pressure Bulgaria.

Teutonic Balkans Paris Bulgaria Petit Parisien Radoslavoff Dardanelles Venizelos Greece Rome Roumania Serbia

Greece Prepares for War and Siege Measures

Athens plans martial law and a state of siege in Macedonia at the next session. The national bank will supply funds. Bulgarian mobilization progresses with low enthusiasm. British warships bombard Zeebrugge again. King Constantine and Prime Minister Venizelos approve all steps to meet the Balkan situation and uphold Greece's treaty obligations.

Greece Paris Havas Athens Macedonia Sofia London Constantine Venizelos Balkan

Marine ways completed behind Ollinger and Bruce docks

Captain James Campbell owns a new marine ways built behind the Ollinger and Bruce dry docks. He has long operated in ship carpentry and construction and says he has secured contracts with several entities to perform all their marine work.

Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks New Ways James Campbell Campbell

Debutante Party Chaos Lit by Recorder Edington

Report from Callie Washington's debutante gathering on Texas and Hamilton streets ends with Recorder Edington discharging all defendants as the party breaks into a free-for-all. Rosa Stewart sues for a cut forehead after Frank Ritter is ejected. Willie Jordan and Doc Wolf face upcoming trials.

Down-Thebay Edington Dabeaux Callie Mandy Black Buds Plez Rosa Stewart Frank Ritter Frank Rosa Recorder's Court Willie Jordan Doc Wolf William Crosby Levi King

Birthday Celebrations for Mobile Children Observed

The 1TIM congratulates Elsie Collins Harold Sibley William Demony Grace Crippen Irene Fontains and other September birthdays. It invites each child to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with five friends each.

Elsie Mae Collins S. Broad St Harold Sibley S. Hamilton St William G. Demony N. Lafayette St Grace Crippen Eslava Irene Fontains S. Georgia Ave 1TIM

Harbor Movements Include Steamer Cessna's Winter Run

Captain Harry Cessna, manager of the pleasure steamer Charles E. Cessna, reports the vessel to be hauled out and aims to return to service about a month later after Crown sheets for boilers are installed. The harbor shows one arrival with no departures. The Georgia Gilkey, carrying 1200 bales of sisal from Progreso, Mexico, arrived around 1 pm. James Keoughan & Co. to unload Saturday night. Ollinger & Bruce shift dredge to the harbor line work area. The Crathens will load for Progreso, Mexico, this week.

Harry Cessna Charles E. Cessna Mobile Cessna Georgia Gilkey Progreso Mexico James Keoughan & Co Ollinger & Bruce Crathens Caribbean and Southern Steamship Line

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