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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1916

Page

2

President Wilson reviews New Jersey troops at Shadow Lawn

President Wilson inspects the Fourth New Jersey Infantry at Sea Girt then meets New York young men's Democratic clubs at Shadow Lawn. Democratic national committee members arrive to orchestrate a 3 pm arrival and 4 pm address urging support for the Democratic ticket.

Kane Tashte Shadow Lawn Fourth News Seagirt, Ke J New York New Jersey Regiment White House New Jersey Democratic National Committee

Wilson rebuked by York telegrams over pro British policies

President Wilson denounces charges of pro British bias in a telegram to Jeremiah York and omits support from disloyal Americans. O Leary forwards a sharper reply noting disapproval of foreign policy and wartime actions. The exchange highlights anger over perceived enchantment with Britain and party voters in New Jersey and New York.

Long Branch N. J Wilson Jeremiah_ York The American Truth O'Leary O’leary New York Martine New Jersey Congress

DeMiracle Depilatory Promises Permanent Hair Removal

A vintage advertisement warns against paste and liquid hair removers and touts DeMiracle as the only depilatory that deactivates hair beneath the skin. It claims permanent results, endorsers from surgeons and dermatologists, and offers $1.00 and $2.00 bottle sizes via mail order from DeMiracle Chemical Dept in New York.

Medical I + ae IB Se DeMiracle Chemical Dept. G Park Ave 129Th St New K. Solq van- Ant- Drug Co

Mobile Guests and Business Buzz From Grand Rapids to Mobile

After visits to Grand Rapids Chicago Milwaukee and other cities S H Peck Battle House proprietor returns home optimistic about a strong winter tourist season for Mobile He cites west midwest reports of larger and longer stays By Friday afternoon Cyrus Brown ex secretary of state John Gamble private secretary to Gov Charles Henderson dine with W K Morrill at Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club G L Sullivan Bay Steamship Co secretary injures ankle while socializing Linvingston Phelps a New York couple visits Mobile at the Battle House A Z Oberhaus Jr travels to Philadelphia and New York for the world series F C Horton becomes a notary public filing bond in probate court William F Meder Foley merchant visits Mobile Cawthon Hotel McVoy and wife of Selma Ala register at Battle House to visit friends

Grand Rapids Mich Chicago Milwaukee S. H. Peck Battle House Cyrus Brown Alabama John Gamble Charles Henderson Mobile W. K. Morrill Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club F. C. Horton William F. Meder Foley, Ala Cawthon Hotel

Visitors Register at Battle House on Saturday

Mr. J. B. Winberg and his wife of New York were among the many visitors registered at the Battle House on Saturday. Mrs. M. Mills has left for Baltimore to join her husband.

J. 8. Winberg New York Battle House M. Mills Baltimore

Democratic backing questioned by voter message on Martine Bennet vote

A reader rebuts press influence claiming Anglomaniacs and British interests do not steer votes. The letter asserts Martine’s election and Bennet’s Democratic primary losses in the twenty third district show waning support for the current policies and party leadership.

Sional Martine Bennet Mr. Bennet Twenty-Third

President Wilson Prepares Campaign Tour Emphasizing Public Issues

A White House summary outlines President Wilson's plan for speeches at Shadow Lawn and other venues. He will avoid personal attacks on Charles Hughes, speak to nonpartisan groups on public questions, and argue why voters should back the Democratic ticket in November. He will focus on U S policy in Mexico Europe and domestic acts while avoiding direct comment on the railroad strike. He asserts Huerta's ousting and the Democratic stance against him, deeming no reply necessary.

Shadow Lawn Charles 4. Hughes Mexico Europe Hughes John Lind Huerta Wilson

Eight Hour Board Appointments To Come Soon

An authoritative denial about James W. Gerard visiting to discuss submarine attack reports. The eight hour board established by congress will have members appointed by the president within a few days. Tariff commission shipping board and workers compensation commission appointments will be delayed. John M. Parker plans to campaign against Mr. Hughes, with letters sent to Bainbridge Colby and to Parker.

Germany Gerard United States Congress Tariff Commission Shipping Board John M. Parker Hughes Offits Parker Pars Ker Bainbridge Colby New York

Florida National Guard Ready for Border Duty

Advices from the state mobilization camp near Jacksonville say the Second Regiment Florida National Guard ordered to the border will proceed to Laredo Texas for duty with troops likely to reinforce border security during the ongoing national mobilization.

Jacksonville Fila Here Florida Nation Guard

ITEM BOYS ENJOY BIG HAY RIDE AND FEAST AT BEACH

The Item street sellers, split into Reds and Blues, held a closing contest with Reds winning by selling more papers. The circulation manager arranged a celebratory hay ride with buses provided by Weinacker Ice and Fuel Company and a large bonfire on Bay Front Beach. The event included a band, dancing, boxing exhibitions, and a return ride through Bienville square and Government Street.

ITEM The Reds Blues Simon Dannenberg Weinacker Ice and Fuel Company Bay Front Bienville Square Royal Government Street Cedar Point Road Monroe Park Red Farrell Victor Clarke Herman Pfeister

Pension of a Newsboys Beach Party at Mobile

Mobile's best known newsboy Paddy Burns led a beach party with older boys singing Irish songs. Dannenburg spoke on welfare of the boys as they enjoyed brisk exercise, ice cream, cake and fruit.

Mobile Paddy Burns Ireland Mr. Dannenburg Newsboys

Coal Snap Won't Last Long Says Weather Man

The Weather Bureau forecasts generally fair weather for the southeastern states next week with cooler starting temperatures followed by warmth after Monday. Temperatures near normal are expected in the west Gulf states while no tropical disturbances are indicated in the West Indies this period.

Weather Man Astoviated Press Washington Weather Bureau West Gulf States West Indies

Morgenthau Seeks 1.5 Million Campaign Fund

Henry Morgenthau, treasurer of the Democratic national campaign committee, says a fund of 1.5 million dollars is needed to run the national campaign. He expects New York to contribute about one third, slightly above the 1912 campaign spending by about 400 thousand dollars.

Associated Press New York Henry Morgenthau National Campaign Committee

American Club Head Freed After Vera Cruz Detention

Burton Wilson, president of the Foreign Citizens' Committee and the American Club in Mexico City, was released after imprisonment on alleged pernicious activity. He arrived at Vera Cruz en route to the United States and was ordered to leave the country, per a cable from Consul Canea to the State Department.

Associated Preas Washington Burton Wilson Foreign Citizens’ Committee The American Club Mexico City Canea Vera Cruz State Department Wilson United States

Scorpion Bite Becomes Trigger for Guardsman's Suicide

Beacon New York September report states Sergeant William Santee of Company K Third Infantry New York National Guard died by suicide after illness from a scorpion bite. Santee, a Spanish American War veteran, had requested discharge while en route with his regiment to McAllen Texas in July. His body returned to Hornell New York for burial.

Associated Press Beacon N.Y McAllen Texas William Santee Third Infantry New York National Guard Hornell N. Y Santee

One Killed and Five Hurt in Barnwell Auto Crash

A auto overturn near Barnwell South Carolina leaves A R Moore dead and H A Simms fatally injured. Dr J G Wooley and W Seymour Owens suffered painful injuries while E G Bolen was unhurt. The five Barnwell residents were returning from a dove shoot when the car struck a sandy spot and overturned.

Columbia 8. C A. R. Moore H. A. Simms Barnwell J. G. Wooley W. Seymour Owens E. G. Bolen Barnwell Moore W. W. Moore South Carolina Simms Moore

Germany denies sinking steamers Kelevina Strathtay

Berlin reports competent authorities state neither the steamer Kelevina nor the Strathtay were attacked by German submarines. The Kelvina and Strathtay were sunk by a mine and torpedo respectively per British and American notices.

Germany Associated Press Berlin Strathtay Overseas Coopers

National Child Labor Law Defended as Sound Policy

The National Child Labor Committee denounces claims the federal child labor law is a fraud or joker. Owen R. Lovejoy says the bill was carefully drafted after three years of work, with bipartisan support, and that the 30 day clause prevents evasion without harming interstate shipments.

Washington National Child Labor Committee Owen R. Lovejoy Congress Senate Oliver and Penrose Coun

Men Sought for U S Signal Corps Recruitment Notice

The United States Army recruiting station announces today that the War Department seeks recruits for the Signal Corps. Telegraph and radio operators, telephone men, photographers, clerks, and electricians are especially desired, with mechanics and gas engine knowledge needed for the aviation section. Recruits are to be sent to the proper depot for enlistment.

United States Army War Department Signal Corps Adjutant General Washington

Man Dies as Building Annex Is Blown Down in Fla Storm

A two story frame building remodel being added as an Atlantic hotel annex collapsed in heavy rain and wind at Fort Pierch. Robert Halliwell was killed and L Wingate and C L Faber, hotel proprietor, were injured. Property loss estimated at 6000 dollars.

Fort Pierch Fla Robert Halliwell L. Wingate C. L. Faber

Child labor law will be enforced nationwide says committee

The National Child Labor Committee asserts the law will be enforced according to the will of the American people, regardless of whether the next president is Wilson or Hughes, noting it was passed by a congress that gave it close attention.

National Child Labor Committee Wilson Hughes

Two Men and One Woman Added to Blackmail Syndicate

Federal agents arrested two men and a woman in a Chicago raid at 4 this morning tied to a Mann Act blackmail ring. They seized letters from a Cedar Rapids merchant alleging he was extorted for 15000 dollars after being lured to a Chicago apartment by two girls.

Associated Press Chicago Department of Justice Cedar Rapids Iowa

Carrying Hidden Weapon Charge Leads to Fines

John Mack, a negro, was fined $50 by the recorder for carrying concealed weapons after arrest by Officer Lovelace at Commerce and Lipscombe streets. A. V. Vaughan was fined $15 or 15 days for disorderly conduct after drawing a shotgun on Kenneth Suggs in a Friday night dispute. Theolius Carr Jr. was granted a rehearing on assault with a pistol and sentenced to two months and twenty days.

John Mack Lovelace Commerce Lipscombe Street A. V. Vaughan Vaughan Kenneth Suggs Theolius Carr, Jr

Chamberlain's Tablets Help Boy Heal Quickly

Mrs. Thomas Campbell of Kirkville New York reports her nineteen year old son suffered frequent bilious attacks. Her husband brought home Chamberlain's Tablets and started giving them to him. He improved at once began eating heartily and gained strength. Obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain Thomas Campbell Kirkville N. Y

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