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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1916

Page

2

Prohibition Fines and Trials From Monday's Courts

Dock Fitzpatrick and Sidney White pleaded guilty in the recorder's court to violating the prohibition law and were each fined fifty dollars. Fritz Ebert and Isaac Mayhappy received continuances until October 2. William Ardoyne also pleaded guilty and got a continuance until October 9. George Powell of Coden was acquitted after a liquor sale allegation involving his minor son. Bateman testified but Powell denied the charges and the case was dismissed. Ben Fisher and Manuel Barnes were docketed for violations and released on bonds.

Dock Fitzpatrick Sidney White Recorder’s Court Fritz Ebert Eagles Club Isaac Mayhappy William Ardoyne Inferior Criminal Court Chamberlain George Powell Coden Powell J. T. Bateman Bateman Ben Fisher E. M. Johnston J. G. Tyrrell Manuel Barnes Barnes William Abrams B. Needalman

Aerial Raid News Reported as British Losses Mentioned

On the France front, news arrives that an aerial raid was heard by Vessel II U S , with five British aircraft missing after air combats. In the same area, local Entente and German repulses are noted amid frequent artillery duels.

U. 8S France

Zeppelins Bombard London Fires Reported In Air Raid

Berlin reports that Zeppelin bombardment of London and the English midland counties caused extensive fires on September 23 and 24. Two airships were lost to anti-aircraft fire in London while others returned undamaged after heavy shelling from batteries.

Berlin London England Midland Midland

London replies to German Zeppelin raid report

The official press bureau in London today rejects the German report on the Zeppelin raid. It states that no anti aircraft defenses or military targets were damaged and accuses the account of being full of misstatements.

Associated Press London Offcial Press Bureau

Zeppelin crew arrested by village constable after landing

The commander and twenty crew members of a German airship forced to land near an Essex coast town were arrested by a village constable as they marched at night toward the darkness. The commander asked to reach a post office to inform his wife of his safety. Special constables joined and the prisoners were marched away.

Associated Press London Essex

Governor Pardons Youthful Slaying Suspect in Alabama

Luther Adams, aged about fourteen, appeared before Governor Henderson who granted a parole from the state penitentiary to the Alabama Boys Industrial School. Adams had been convicted of first degree manslaughter for killing a playmate and was sentenced to five years.

Montgomery Ala Luther Adams Henderson State Penitentiary Alabama Boys’ Industrial School Adams

Crete in hands of rebel army of thirty thousand men

Greek authorities surrender control of government buildings to the secessionist leaders. Only eleven members of King Constantine's Cretan guard remain loyal as the rest are disbanded.

Crete Constantine

Bulgarians Repel Attacks at Kamaikcalan Heights Front

Sofia reported the Bulgarians successfully defended Kamaikcalan height on the Macedonian front. Entente forces launched repeated assaults yesterday but failed to breach the lines, suffering heavy losses as they retreated. Eastern Struma village attacks were repelled with Bulgarian withdrawals across the stream prevented.

Sofia London Kamaikcalan Macedon War Office Struma

British monitors bombard Belgian coast near Heyst and Bruges

British monitors and destroyers shelled the Belgian coast on Sunday between Heyst and Bruges, per a Reuters dispatch filed from Flushing. The report notes heavy bombardment activity along the coast in the area.

Belgian Associated Press Heyst Bruges Reuter Flushing

Russians Gain Ground on Macedonian Front Near Florina

Paris reports Russian forces on the western Macedonian front captured Hill 916 west of Florina after a strong Bulgarian defense. Bulgarian counterattacks were repelled by French and Russian artillery and bayonets, while French fire sparked flames in Doiran. Serbian troops advanced to the frontier and French infantry moved slightly north of Florina.

Macedonia Paris London War Office Florina Doiran

Deaths and Funerals: Francis M. Reed

Francis M. Reed, 69, former North Carolina native and Mobile resident for three years, died Sunday at 12:45 AM after a long illness. Survived by relatives. Body sent to Huntsville, Alabama for burial.

Francis M. Reed North Mobile North Carolina Huntsville Ala

Wauchula Man Killed in Car Buggy Collision

Alex Chandler of Wauchula was killed when his passenger car collided with a buggy driven by George Christopher. Christopher suffered a broken leg and possible internal injuries. his horse died. Four car occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Wauchula Fla Alex Chandler Here George Christopher Christopher Chandler

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court

The probate court issued licenses to White Roy Lee of Wilmer Alabama and Charlotte Richardson. Also listed are Charles Carter and Joe anna Gant among the colored applicants.

Probate Roy Lee Wilmer, Ala Charlotte Richardson Charles Carter Joeanna Gant

Crossties Burned in New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Yard

Fire damaged a large stretch of crossties in the yards of the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company Sunday afternoon. The blaze was discovered by Wiley Orr. Police were notified and are investigating the incident.

New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company Wiley Orr

Detained men found with life jackets in dark blue uniforms

In a nearest detention camp several men were found wounded. The men wore dark blue uniforms and life saving waist coats. None carried arms.

Danes Report Four Zeppelins Seen Heading South

Danish fishermen reported four Zeppelins traveling southeast yesterday. One airship damaged and escorted by torpedo boat destroyers. A Zeppelin landed in a farmer’s orchard near his cottage after loud explosions and a flare. Germans detained by a constable as they fled inland.

Associated Press London Copenhagen Exchange Telegraph Company Cauge

Panama Canal line services list fleets in regular operation

The Panama Canal Record details vessels in regular service across Atlantic routes to South and Central America, Pacific South America, North America, Europe, and the Far East. It lists lines by company, ports, and approximate schedules, noting irregularities and full canal access for transcontinental routes.

Panama Canal Record Atlantic South Central America Pacific Steam Navigation Company Cristobal Valparaiso Coronel San Jose de Guatemala Tumaco Ecuadorian Guayaquil Paita Columbia Maritime Steamship Company, Limited Buenaventura Central North America Pacific Mai] Steamship Company San Francisco Mexico United States Pacific South America Merchants’ Line W. R. Grace and Company New York Ecuador Peru Chile United States Steel Products Company South American West Coast Est Coast Line Wessels, Duval & Company Europe East Asiatic Company Copenhagen Gothenburg Christiania Johnson Booth Great Britain Brazil Royal Mail Steam Packet Company Canal Johnson Line Sweden Harrison Direct Puget Sound Maple Leaf Line Vancouver California Ports Santa Rosalia U. S. Atlantic Far East Japan Siberia China Philippine Islands American and Oriental Line Barber Line SheWan Tomes & Company Alfred Holt & Company American and Manchurian Line Ellerman & Bucknall Nippon Yusen Ka Denmark Panama Canal Atlantic-Gulf-Far East Line Australia New Zealand United States and Australia Line Ellerman Lines Luckenbach Line Federal Steam Navigation Company Commonwealth and Dominion Line New Zealand Shipping Company Norfolk Nautilus Steam Shipping Company Old Gulf Line Pacific Mail San Diego Los Angeles

U S Regrets For Cross Border Action Reported

Major General Funston advised the War Department that he ordered an expression of regret to Mexican authorities over Corporal Rogers of Troop B Texas Cavalry closing into Mexico with seven men on September 21. He directed Colonel Gaston in the Big Bend district to try the corporal for disobeying orders.

Associated Press Washington Funston War Department Rogers Texas Cavalry Mexico Gaston Big Bend

Baptists Hold Conference At First Baptist Church

The Baptist Conference meets Monday afternoon at the First Baptist rectory with Rev. John W. Phillips presiding. Visitors include Dr. W. F. Yarborough, Alabama Baptist work secretary and treasurer, who will speak on two subjects. programs cover Spiritual Toning of Pastors Life and The Baptists of Alabama with sections by Rev. Bosdell and Dr. Yarborough.

The Baptist Conference First Baptist Church John W. Phillips W. F. Yarborough Montgomery Baptist Work Alabama L. B. Goodgame N. O. Patterson W. F.yarborough D. Lb. Harmon Baptists of Alabama D. W. Bosdell Prospect W. F. Yarborough

Mothers Endorse Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound

Anarch text from notices shows women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from irregularity backache dizziness and fatigue. Letters from Mrs A Estrada New Orleans and Mrs E J Purdy Philadelphia recommend its use and attest to improved health and daily functioning.

New Orleans Lydia E. Pinkham A. Estrapa N. Galves Street Philadelphia E. J. Purdy Race Street E. Pinkham Lydia E Orce Pinkham Med. Co Lynn

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