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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1916

Page

2

Prohibition Law Violations Result in Fines and Detentions

Albert Sims Edwin Windom and another were fined 50 dollars each after guilty pleas. Windom remained jailed to decide on paying or serving 50 days. Officers reported finding beer and whiskey at a Texas street stand operated by Williamson. Raids also targeted Phoenix Hotel on Nation Street and other locations for prohibited liquors.

Albert Sims Edwin Windom Ardoyno Ihecorder Sims Windom Deliberather Hins “Williamson Texas Street Police Phoenix Hotel West Side Nation Street Dan- William Kelly Poe Miception Streets George

British Steamer Roddam Sunk With Crew of Eleven Landed

Associated Press reports the British steamship Roddam sunk with eleven crew members landed at Val. The Roddam of about 3 9 tons gross, built in 1912 at Newcastle, sailed from Barcellona on September 3 bound for Savona and was reported sunk near Gibraltar.

Roddam Associated Press Lloyds Valg Newcastle Bar Savona Gibraltar

Florida Boy, 14, First Gridiron Fatal in Georgia Field

Palmer Bosworth of Tampa Florida died in Waycross after a football game injury. He was 14 and visiting relatives with his mother. Bosworth struck his skull fractured when tackled by two opposing players, marking the first football injury death reported in the area this year.

Florida Georgia Field Waycross Palmer Bosworth W. J. Eve Tampa Fla

British Troops Take Farm in Somme Sprint

British forces seize a farm during a fast Somme advance amid continued battles. Unclear details and fragmented text reference a continuation from another page and a separate Greek ministry denial.

Somme

Parker to Campaign for Wilson in Four States

John M. Parker the progressive nominee for vice president will speak in support of Woodrow Wilson. He will campaign in Ohio New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania. The president accepted his offer and officials announced Parker sent a letter from New Orleans.

Associated Press Long Branch N. J John M. Parker Wilson Ohio New Jersey New York Pennsylvania New Orleans

Bulgarian Capture Hits of Machine Guns Reported

A report states that several machine guns were captured by Bulgarian forces during the incident, with details on subsequent actions and implications for the sector.

Ous

Staff of local office to hold all day picnic Saturday

The Mobile audience records a staff gathering from the local office of the M Insurance Lee with cnet lies planning an all day semi Saturday on Dac ie river. Picnickers will leave the city by automobile and camp at Dog river with dinner and various sports.

M _ Insurance Lee Cnet Dac Ie River Jin Automobiles Dog River

Serbians Still Hold Kaimakcalan Peak

Saloniki Sept 29 Serbians still hold the highest point of the Kaimakcalan ridge despite Bulgarian attacks an official Serbian war office statement said today in London dispatches

Saloniki London Kaimakcalan Ridge Serbian War Office

Bulgarian Forces Report Gains on Macedonian Front

Sofia reports a western Macedonian front success with Serbian forces repulsed on the Kaimakcalan ridge. Bulgarian war office says two guns and numer- ous enemy casualties occurred in the engagement.

Sofia London Bulgarian War Office Kaimakcalan

German Losses At Combles And Thiepval Evacuation

A Reuters despatch from Amsterdam reports German war correspondents admitting losses at Combles. The Frankfurter Zeitung notes a regiment fled to German lines during the night while surrounded by Anglo French forces, and Herr Wegener in the Cologne Gazette says Thiepval was voluntarily evacuated.

London Reuter Amsterdam Combles Frankfurter Zeitung

Whistler Social News Highlights and Local Visits

Vesuvius Lodge members and families enjoyed a party hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary with prizes for Mrs. Frank L. Reinicke and Adolph Vetter, plus booby prizes for Mrs. Wilbur Cato and Robert Wicke. Mizpah Lodge to vote on a death benefit. A baby, Buford Barrett, dies at five months with funeral at Whistler cemetery. Hugh L. Fox and son back from New Orleans visit. Local educators attend Mobile institute. Prof. Fisher at school for book lists. George Gambrel returns from New Orleans and Houston to resume duties at James Smith store.

Vesuvius Lodge No. 221 International Association of Machinists Frank L. Reinicke Adolph Vetter Wilbur Cato Robert Wicke Mizpah Lodge John Tew Buford Barrett J. W. Jones Whistler Hugh L. Fox Hugh, Jr New Orleans Lailia A. Peterson Lula A. Peterson Barton Academy Mobile F. E. Fisher J. B Waynesboro Miss William B. Saxon George Gambrel Houston Tex James Smith

Hughes Address Warns Protective Tariff Urgently

In Binghamton Charles E. Hughes spoke in the opera house during a rainstorm urging a protective tariff. He said the nation faces a critical period and that protection for American industries is needed rather than revenue only. He urged labor and capital to work together for prosperity.

Binghamton Charles E. Hughes Opera House Hughes Democratic Party United States

James H. Southgate Dies in Orange County

James H. Southgate, chairman of Trinity College board of trustees and 1896 prohibition vice presidential candidate, dies suddenly at his country home in Orange County. He was active in the Methodist Church and missionary circles and was in Norfolk, Virginia at the time of death.

James H. Southgate Durham N. C Board of Trustees Trinity College Orange County Norfolk

National Insurance Men Elect Leaders at Richmond Meet

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners elected Jesse S Phillips of Newark as president Fritz Hugh McMaster of South Carolina as secretary treasurer and formed an executive committee. Tour plans include a visit to Co G K Billings racing farm Curles Neck on James River with an excursion to Jamestown Island. Commissioner M J Cleary of Wisconsin argued against state rate making in a paper.

Associated Press Richmond National Association of Insurance Commissioners Jesse S. ‘Phillips Newark Fritz Hugh McMaster South Carolina Co. G M. J. Cleary Wisconsin

Diphtheria Epidemic Strikes North Choctaw

An outbreak of diphtheria in Pennington neighborhood north Choctaw claimed the life of Miss Gertrude Watkins, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. J. M. Watkins, and affected a Thrash child. County health officer Dr. G Fred Littlepage administered antitoxine. Thrash children show improvement.

North Choctaw Pennington Gertrude J. M. Watkins Leonard Thrash Thrash G. Fred Littlepage

Overton Held in Montgomery Jail Amid Death Inquiry

A detained man identified as Overton sits in a third floor cell in Montgomery awaiting details of the probate judge case. He refuses to discuss the death of Mr Lawler and asks reporters to seek statements from the sheriff.

The Short Treamer Overton Lawler Birmingham Ala David D. Overton Huntsville Montgomery G. €. Puckett Smithville Tenn Alexander Dyas Robert Childress Madison County Alabama

Cigar Makers Strike Expands in Tampa Area

Reports from Associated Press indicate Tampa cigar factories may see a broader strike, with estimates of 1,000 to 1,900 workers involved. The walkout follows a walkout begun yesterday at four mould-using plants, signaling possible wider action among the 15,000 workers in the trade.

Associated’ Press Tampa

Woman Guilty of Slaying Husband by Jury

The Philadelphia Mississippi jury found Mrs. Ethel Winstead guilty of complicity in the January murder of her husband Samuel Winstead, a farmer and mill owner. After 48 hours of deliberation, the jurors indicated a mistrust of the minimum life sentence. Defense motions for annulment were filed as the case moved to sentencing.

Associated Press Philadelphia Miss Ethel Winstead Samuel Winstead Winstead Alex. Cater

Cobb Papa Again

Cobb announces the birth of a son in Augusta Georgia last night to Tyrus Raymond Cobb and his wife. The couple already has three children including two boys and a girl.

Cobb Augusta Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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Ministry of Marine Parker Colonel Joseph D. Hughes Albion Buffalo Montreal Ottawa Canada Charles Seelbach Battle House Ottawa Beach Michigan Harvey E. Jones Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Jackson, Tenn Holy Name Societies St. Vincent’s Parish Noww E. A. de Funtak Louisville and Nashville Road Ee Eens Ala M. E. Madden Mobile Division Southern Railway Selma F. E. Grenade J. F. Grenade Asheville, N. C Saint Andrew Hotel R. L. Marques of State Board of Equalization Cawthon H. H. Burns St. Louis, Mo Cawthon Hotel W. G. Johnson Garyville, Ind R M. Hearin Bay Minette Kaimakcalan Peak Softa Pries L. H. Meyer & Sons House OF Kuppenheimer E. H. Britton Dauphin Street Reyes By.f Hoyt Shoe Co Itasten Ta Dae Pel Eee Thiepval Kate McDonnell Kate McLarney McDonnell Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception J. Hackett St. Mary’s Catholic James K. Glennon Pat J. Lyons Martin Horst James Donahue Daniel J. Callaghan H. M. Hopper William L. Killion A. Festerazzi Mary Adams Mary ‘ Adams Berenson & Sands Cathedral of the Age Ace Conception Fath Molloy Magnolia Cemetery John McCready Bert Kohler James C. Johnson Frank J. Zepernick National ‘Association OF Insurance Men Elect Brands Nashville Tennessee Mr. Overton Mississippi Irving L. Simon World Central Station Power Mobile Electric Co Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company J. D. Andrews
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