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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1913

Page

2

Welsh Murder Case Continued in City Court

Matthew Welsh youngster killer case extended to April 14 after Dr. C H Mastin testified the defendant was ill stomach trouble but failed to appear. The court demanded the physician testify further. One hundred seven witnesses remain to testify next Monday. Neely was killed December 21.

Dr.Mastin C. H. Mastin Matthew Welsh T. C. Neely, Jr McAlpine Webb & McAlpine Mastin N. R. Clarke Neely

Delegates Attending National Y W C A Conven tion From City

Two delegates from this city Mrs R V Taylor and Miss Nannie Owen will attend the fourth biennial YWCA United States convention in Richmond Virginia April 9 to 16. Notable speakers include Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson and Dr Cornelius Woelfkin with others from Chicago London and Hang Chow. Rafe Hoskins quips about excuses and wasting money is noted.

R. V. Taylor Nannie Owen Young Woman's Christian Association of the United States Richmond Jessie Woodrow Wilson Cornelius Woelfkin Fifth Avenue Raymond Robbins Chicago National Women’s Trade Union League Wallace Radcliffe Washington, D. C Joseph du Puy Wiggleston Jessie Field Ruth Rouse London

End To The Curse Of Worthless Trusses Promoted

An advertisement touts a clothbound 96 page book with 28 illustrations explaining why elastic and spring trusses are harmful and how the Clothe Automatic Massaging Truss can avoid surgery. It promises a sixty day trial and claims endorsements from over 5,000 people. Readers are urged to request the free book with no money needed.

New York City Mail Offer For Free Book and Trial

A cryptic ad from Box 575 CLUTHE COMPANY at 125 East 23rd Street New York City promises a free book and trial to readers who respond with name and address. The message is unclear and unverified.

Germany braces for potential war as chancellor warns

Berlin April 7. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg says Germany must be ready with its last man if threatened, while proposing army and tax reforms. He notes Europe has changed after the Balkan war, driven by French patriotism and Pan-Slavism, and cautions war is possible though unlikely, aiming for peace with Russia and mitigation of Austro-Russian tensions.

Associated Press Berlin Germany Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg Great Britain von Bethmann-Hollweg Europe Turkey Russia Bismarck

Alias writ issued in McCormick juve n​​ile case

Alice L. McCormick charged with violating state juvenile laws failed to appear in city court. forfeiture and alias writ of arrest ordered. Case originated in recorder's court.

Alice L. McCormick Recorder’s Court

Navy recruitment to expand in Mobile area this spring

Sergeant Anthony Legnon reports Navy enlistment materials arriving from Atlanta to begin Navy recruiting in Mobile. So far only two of sixty Marine Corps applicants were accepted since the station opened February 19. Captain F M Eslick toured the Southeast and said the station will stay open while results justify it. The Marine Corps recruitment is split into eastern central and western divisions with the Southeast in the central division based in Chicago.

Anthony Legnon Marine Navy Atlanta Marine Service Iit Mobile Marine Corps Service F. M. Eslick Marine Corps South Eastern Chattanooga Tenn Memphis Nashville Knoxville Birmingham Eslick Marine Service of the Chicago McKélvy

Thanks Expressed By YWCA Chairman For Seumas McManus Events

The Y W C A chairman thanks the managing committee the S M club chairman and friends for efforts that covered the small deficit of by special contributions. The final note on the $9 000 property was paid before banking hours Saturday. The board of directors voted unanimous thanks for the long cherished aim fulfilled.

Seumas McManus S. M. Club All Board of Directors

$4200 Raised for New Wing at St Marys Orphan Asylum

Four thousand two hundred dollars was raised toward building a wing for St Marys Orphan Asylum on Centi Street at a Knights of Columbus hall meeting Sunday night attended by about forty men. James K Glennon presided with W T Norville secretary. Subscriptions included five gifts of $500. It is hoped $20,000 total will be raised within a week.

St. Mary’s Orphan Asylum Ccenti Street Knights of Columbus Hall James K. Glennon W. T. Norville

Dr. Binion a Visitor in Mobile Adorns City Scene

Dr. Samuel A. Binion of New York visits Mobile as a guest at the Cawthon. He last came three years ago and spoke to the Council of Jewish Women. An egypologist and encyclopedia contributor, he is now preparing a book on the origin of names and will stay several days.

Samuel A. Binion New York City Cawthon Binion Mobile A. G. Moses Council of Jewish Women

Cardui Helps Woman Gain Strength After Ill Health

Mrs Walter Vit of Pleasant Hill North Carolina suffered three summers with nervous headaches prostration and back pains. After taking Cardui the Woman's tonic she improved markedly gaining strength and appetite within three months. Cardui, a vegetable tonic, has aided over a million women in fifty years. Write to Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tennessee for instructions.

Pleasant Hill N. C Walter Cardui M. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chatttanooga Tenn

Final Details Released for Booster Trip to Mobile

The Louisville and Nashville Booster excursion departs Mobile Tuesday at 8 AM with stops through Montgomery and Greenville. The guest list features Alabama merchants, banks, mills, and firms, with a 7:30 AM meet at the Chamber of Commerce to collect badges and booster hats.

Montgomery Mastongs Cde Eaas Greenville Oraee Slfae Dees Bolling Bees Beth Ses Chapman Ree Keekens Alabama Cern Mills E. M. Bailey Baker-Lyons Co Bank of Mobile, ney-Cavanaugh _ A Co Dave S. Bauer Baum Clothing Co Blodgett-Duggan H. Morton Butler Jas. E. Cahall Cawthon Hotel Chamber of Commerce F. A. Cirlot City Bank and Trust Co Cleveland Bros Columbia Ice Cream Co Delchamps Printing Co D. R. Dunlap Mer. Co First National Bank Folmar M. C Troy Ala French Dry Cleaning Co Adam Glass & Co R. O. Harris Gro. € Co Harry T. Hartwell Hickey & Lyons L. C. Irvine Harvey EK. Jones Kelly-Brady Hdw. Co le Merit Woolen Mills Lerio Turpentine Cup Co London Woolen Mills B. Luscher &Son Matt Mahomer Mobile Item Mobile Mattress Co Mobile Register Model Laundry McDermott National Mosaic Flooring Co Parker, Bros. Jewelry Co Reiss Mercantile Co Reynolds Music House Roche-Burke Undertaking Co Southern Railway St. Andrew St. John & Co Ed Schwarz Zadek Jewelry Co English Carriage Company Mobile Coca Cola Bottling Works F. C. Turner & Company Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad Company Chhairman W. T. Kelly Louisville and Nashville Frank Stoll

County board adjourns with road repairs ordered and tax cases

The county board deferred 10 examination of county books to the next meeting while ordering immediate repairs on Tele graph road after loss to A J Spencer. Road issues on Mary's Lane and Virginia street to be handled by the road committee. Tax cases include back tax disputes and abatement petitions.

Law and Equity Court A. J. Spencer Telegraph Road J. H. Jackson Mary's Lane Virginia Street W. B. Inge John ©. Brown No Man’s Land Supreme Court

Chief Crenshaw Works In Civilian Dress With Tailor Visit

Chief of Police Frank W. Crenshaw left the station on Monday without his uniform due to chafing and nerves. Commuters and officials joked about the sight as he sought city hall and asked if he had been suspended. Mayor Schwarz explained the need for a tailor to provide another official suit.

Boosters Frank W. Crenshaw City Hall

Montgomery grand jury called for extra session by Judge Brown

Special report from Montgomery Alabama notes Judge Armistead Brown convened an extra session grand jury to probe the convict department while urging focus on matters warranting immediate inquiry. He promised full court support and charged the jury to pursue essential legal questions.

Montgomery Brown Ala James G. Oakley Convict Department Theo. Lacy State Convict Department Armistead Brown Montgomery County Grand Jury Grand Jury Grana Jury

Bride Laughs At Post-Ceremony Photo Moment

A bride cannot help but laugh at a photograph taken about an hour after the ceremony, capturing a lighthearted moment amid wedding celebrations.

Bride

Gaillard Resigns From Mobile County School Board

President Samuel P. Gaillard of the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners resigns and will serve for the last time on Wednesday April 9 as his successor is appointed. N. E. Stallworth is reported to succeed him. Gaillard has served for several years and will devote his time to county commissioner duties after Wednesday.

Samuel P. Gaillard Mobile County Board of School Commissioners N. E. Stallworth Gaillard

Alleged Intent to Murder Arrest Sparks Probe

Willie Richardson known as Poor Boy and W Morgan was arrested early Monday on an assault with intent to murder charge. He is accused of seriously wounding Madeline Matthews in an earlier attack and will be arraigned before Recorder Edington Monday afternoon.

Willie Richardson Alias W. Morgan A. M. Southall Madeline’ Matthews Richardson Edington

Fire damages Marmotte Street home of B Strickland

A fire at 55 Marmotte street owned by B Strickland heavily damaged the dwelling and furniture. Fire companies 1 6 5 8 10 and 12 responded and extinguished the blaze after about an hour. The fire was caused by sparks.

B. Strickland Marmotte Street

Fireman Sprains Foot After Ladder Fall

James Strand of Aerial Truck No. 4 fell from a ladder while at work at the rear of a St. Joseph street house Monday and sprained his left foot. He was taken home on Madison street near Concersion in Chief Price s automobile and received attention.

James Strand St. Joseph Street Madison Street Chief Price

Death of Vincent Hoffman Pensacola Teen

Vincent Giblin Hoffman aged 17 of Pensacola Florida died at Providence Infirmary after an eight week illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Hoffman. Funeral arrangements were to be sent to Roche Burke in Pensacola. Chronic bragging is as hard to Pensacola tonight by Roche Burke overcome as chronic drinking.

Vincent Giblin Hoffman Pensacola Fla George Hoffman Providence Infirmary Roche & Burke

Freight Wreck Delays Train Near Carpenter's Station

A defective brake beam derailed nine cars of a Louisville and Nashville freight train north of Mobile at Carpenter's Station sixteen miles north of Mobile Sunday afternoon at 3 30. No 1 tail train was delayed about four hours with 38 percent of its passengers transferred to a Pensacola accommodation. A special train carried passengers to New Orleans arriving early Monday in Crescent City. The event was a novelty to southbound passengers.

Louisville and Nashville Carpenter’s Station Mobile Pensacola John Bose New Orleans Crescent City

State Sues for Sale of Real Property in Safety Banking Case

In Mobile Equity Court Judge Berney on Monday heard the case State of Alabama by A E Walker superintendent of Banks versus Safety Banking and Realty Company. The matter proceeded on petition to sell certain real property.

Lad and Equity Court of Mobile Berney State of Alabama A. E. Walker Safety Banking and Realty Company

Chancery Court Activities include time extensions and orders

Chancery Court cases feature multiple parties with deadlines extended for filing answers or pleadings. Motions to set aside decrees granted, publications ordered, testimony published, and demurrers scheduled for April dates. Parties include Michael & Lyons Grocery, Bolivia Michael, Southern Timber, Isa Gar land, Georg Hoyle, Ben McDonald, Frank Glessner, Dominique Boniface, Alice Gordon, Louis Gordon, Alisha Tarvin, Pauline Tarvin, Louis Hirsh, Mary Godau, Rebecca Lyon, Simon Cunningham, Item Publishing, Mary Malone, Louis Malone, Mary Pickens, Robert Pickens, Adelaide Blalack, William Blalack, Andrew Dowling, Mary Doody, executor Michael Doody, Josep Driver, Charley New, Emile De Riviere, Claire Darling, William De Riviere.

Chancery Court Smith Michael & Lyons Grocery Company Bolivia Michael Et Dominique Boniface Alice E. Gordon Louis W. Gordon Alisha Tarvin Pauline Tarvin Louis K. Hirsh Mary Godau Rebecca A. Lyon Simon Cunningham William P. Cothran Item Publishing Company Et al Mary H. Malone Louis Malone Mary E. Pickens Robert E. Pickens Adelaide F. Blalack William H. Blalack Andrew J. Dowling Mary A. Doody Michael J. Doody Josep B. Driver Charley New Leigh Emile A. de Riviere Claire A. Darling William A. Blount Henri A. de Riviere

Law and Equity Court Daily Transacted Business

Law and Equity Court heard Foley Fertilizer Co vs Alabama Cotton Oil Co demurrers to complaint overruled Spotswood Sand and Gravel Co vs Zimmerns Coal Co motion to set aside non suit refused plaintiff excepts. Tuesday call Maynard vs Reid Maynard Merc Co N A Powell vs Lige Lee H C Roberson vs Mrs E D Leavitt Crystal Ice Co vs Mobile Light and R R Co Dixie Lumber Co vs Scheuerman and Pond.

Law and Equity Court Berney Foley Fertilizer Co Alabama Cotton Oil Co Spotswood Sand and Gravel Co Zimmerns Coal Co Maynard Reid-Maynard Merc. Co N. A. Powell Lige Lee H. C. Roberson E. D. Leavitt Crystal Ice Co Mobile Light and R. R. Co Dixie Lumber Co Scheuerman and Pond

Eight admiralty cases set for April trials

Eight admiralty cases were scheduled for trial in April in the United States District Court before Judge Harry T. Toulmin. Cases include Rone Jeff Allen et al versus Steam boat S v South April 15 and United States versus Hieronymus Docks and Lumber Co et al April 19.

Admiralty United States District Court Harry T. Toulmin Rone Jeff Allen Steamboat S South E. G. Jackson Steamboat James T. Staples Patterson, Et al Barclay United States Hieronymus Docks and Lumber Co

Hay's Hair Health Promises Rapid Color Restoration

An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health as a quick, effective remedy for grey faded hair and dandruff. It promises nearly immediate color restoration with a nightly application and offers money back from listed drugstores including Van Antwerp Drug Corp Braswell's Drug Store Ort Man Bros Dave S. Bauer Sutton Brae Drug Co J. T. Hawkins Son.

Hay van Antwerp Drug Corp Braswell’s Ortman Bros Dave S. Bauer Sutton Braoe Drug CO J. T. Hawkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rafe Hoskins U. S. Army Arms U.S. Navy Marine Recruiting Office DR. Binion Vincent Leon G. Brooks Bay Minette Ees Dyas Perdido Atmore Ee Flomaton Re Pollard Anne Enn Wane Keego Brewton See Ee W. K. Linscott General Whiting J. M. Scott Georgia Gilkey Laura L. Sprague BE. E. Carriere & Co Maggie Martin Arlington St. Stephens’ Road S. L. Christie A. D. McClain Pascagoula Miss G. A. Whitaker Jett. Brothers A. E. Perry J. L. Henderson Bir A. McClain Vincent Hoffman Carpenter’s Bank of Mobile
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