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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1913
Page
10
Several members of Hungarys lower house were sentenced for riotous conduct in parliament. Deputy Zacharias received thirty days in jail and a 100 dollar fine for throwing ink at the premier and agriculture minister. Deputies Hoffman and Beck drew fourteen days and 60 dollar fines. Four other deputies were acquitted.
Joe Mullaney Jr and his wife Juanita are held at police headquarters with bonds set at 300 dollars for alleged kidnapping of a baby from the Alabama Infants and Maternity Home. The elder Mullaney has allegedly refused to help secure bond. Hearings are scheduled for Wednesday in recorder's court.
A proposed tariff bill introduces a reciprocity clause enabling the president to grant concessions to nations that offer mutual concessions, replacing the penalty mechanism. The plan seeks freer trade, congressional approval for agreements, a 5 percent shipping concession for American-built vessels, and eased Philippine import restrictions.
Thirty eight of Chicago's leading retailers met with the Illinois senate vice commission in executive session. Lieutenant Governor O'Hara said the meeting aimed to secure a voluntary standard minimum wage for female employees.
East St Louis on April 6 reports a raid on the valley red light district led by State's Attorney Charles Webb and Sheriff Muyhaunney. Saloonkeeper George Rogers died, deputy Ed ward Petri was fatally shot, another man wounded, and about 250 arrests were made.
As the 435 member House convenes with a new makeup, Democrats hold majorities in both chambers and aim to push tariff revision under President Wilson. Senate rules shift toward committee chair elective power and broader member participation as currency reform and other items may follow.
President Wilson said he was on the fence between revising tariff by schedule or in a single bill. Seven Democratic Senate Finance Committee members urged schedule by schedule revision, but the president indicated he would consider further. He favored the single bill approach as more effective and believed it could pass.
P W Miller of Catawissa Pa reports six years of rheumatism ended after three bottles of RHEUMA with improved sleep and kidney function. Mrs Daniel S Knox of Severance reports using one bottle ended cane use and swelling. Van Antwerp Drug guarantees cure or money back with a 50 cents bottle.
A 73 year old San Antonio correspondent credits Digestit with saving his life after years of dyspepsia and severe stomach trouble. He reports immediate relief and urges others to try Digestit tablets with Digestit Elixir to keep liver and bowels active, offering money back if it fails.
The president considered the impact of opposing Louisiana senators and believed the bill would pass with sufficient votes. He indicated openness to conviction yet leaned toward the single tariff bill, and the final decision hinges on his stance before the Democratic caucus meets tomorrow. Representative A Mitchell Palmer asked for his view on an open caucus.
A speaker argues that some economists fool themselves into believing oleomargarine equals creamery butter, suggesting biased judgments about dairy fats. The remark critiques economic bias and food science wisdom in public debate.
Associated Press reports a long sought criminal, about 50 years known, was arrested yesterday at Frerick west of Greely charged with passing a worthless check. He used the aliases R. J. Spencer and J. C. Jordan in the area. Police say he is wanted in Louisiana New York Maryland and other states.
A fragment notes a near constant vacancy in lodge officers and trouble understanding the people involved, signaling uncertainty in local fraternal governance and group leadership.
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