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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
6
In Waco Arizona April 12 Associated Press reports General Pedro Ojeda relied on French pattern artillery firing two shells per minute and notes an English volunteer named John Dean who rose to prominence in the fighting since the battle of Naco began, kept secret to avoid filibuster disputes amid the Mexican revolution.
New York police report from Hazleton Pennsylvania that Joseph Stone an Englishman and two others were arrested by detectives in connection with a $250000 jewelry theft from the Martin Simons and Sons pawnshop on the East Side last month. The men were found with burglar tools and are held on the tool carrying charge.
Mobile public schools will dismiss Monday after noon to allow pupils to attend the city opening baseball game. School board president H. T. Hartwell and Superintendent S. S. Murphy praised aligning with Southern League plans and faster releases are sought to reach Monroe Park before crowds.
Richmond April 12 Miss Jessie Wilson gave the keynote address on What the Young Women’s Christian Association Means to the College Girl at the national convention principal event of the night session. The president’s daughter attended all sessions and refused to discuss political questions despite requests from other delegates.
Tom Halpin the Boston A. A. track captain is a rising star in the quarter mile field. Experts predict he will become one of the world’s best as he gains experience and trains under guidance. His relay work helped Boston beat New York champions.
The Mobile Southern League team games at Monroe Park and other cities will be bulletined inning by inning on a large score board outside the Item office. Today’s New Orleans Pelicans at Mobile game results will be posted after each inning along with other Southern League, National, and American League results. Users can call the Home Telephone Company to reach the baseball operator for updates.
A federal grand jury in New York opened an inquiry into United Fruit Company under the Sherman act. Witnesses include lower officials and staff of independent fruit firms. ordered by the Taft administration and may continue for a week or more. The company, founded 1899, controls Central and South American fruit trade and Tropical Steamship assets.
Washington reports that the grand jury investigation in New York of the United Fruit Company is under Attorney General McReynolds’ orders, continuing the work begun by Wickersham. Special agents’ probe has stalled at times. a grand jury will determine facts and possible Sherman Act violations and the proper government action.
Old style medical advertisement claiming Dr Kings New Life Pills cure sick headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness. It guarantees each pill cleanses blood purges toxins and restores vigor with a 25 cent price and Van Antwerp Drug Corp endorsement.
J P Morgan lies in the marble library of his New York home, surrounded by roses and ivy, awaiting funeral services at St George's Church. Family members and a few intimate friends attend. police guard the scene as arrangements move to Hartford for committal.
The boxing champion recalls early work as a teamster and automobile demonstrator before turning pro. He details idolizing Jimmy Britt, watching Nelson knock out Britt, and learning discipline from amateur rounds to build a championship career.
Chicago April 12 President B B Johnson announced that offending players will be suspended in the American League during the season without a hearing. He cited profane and vicious language as the main cause and dismissed the players union's request to hear cases first as unworthy of serious consideration.
Chicago April 12 Major General Leonard Wood approval is sought to gather the largest polo gathering in history for the Olympic games in Chicago this July. The polo committee led by Harry M Higginbotham invited Meadowbrook New York Villa Nova Bryn Mawr and Virginia teams with players like Devereaux Millburn Harry Payne Whitney and J M Waters expected to attend.
Walter H. Allen alias R B Nolan was arrested after allegedly obtaining 200 on a bogus draft in favor of himself on a Houston Texas company. The draft was cashed at a local bank but money was refunded when Allen was taken into custody. Allen said he planned to open a Duluth branch and use funds to buy furniture. The Texas firm repudiated the draft and its claims.
Special to The Item Pascagoula Mississippi April 12 after a long illness George Washington Moody seventy three died at his son in law Stanton Deans residence born Mobile Alabama April 3 1840 he was a Confederate veteran in Co D 24th Alabama Infantry member of the United Confederate Veterans remains to receive honors at the graveside this afternoon He is survived by three daughters Mrs Dean Mrs Rosarge of Pascagoula and Mrs E G Walker Gulfport and two sons Gus Moody and Richard Moody of Pascagoula
Ticket offer from Mobile and Ohio Railroad lists $8.35 to Birmingham and return via Mobile and Ohio. Tickets sold April 22 23 24 and valid for return until April 30 due to the National Godda Roads Federation. Information and sleeping car reservations at City Ticket office 235 South Reyal Street or H E Jones Ir Gen.
In Pinehurst North Carolina on April 12 Robert Hunter of Weeburn Connecticut defeated N. Hurd of Pittsburg Country Club in a nineteen hole match to headline the first round of the mid-April tournament. Other winners included L. W. Erwin of the Kent Club Michigan C. L. Becker of Woodland Massachusetts and H. C. Fownes of Oakmont Pennsylvania.
Food For Fandom Chief Frank reports Catcher Harry Matthews has been released to the Beaumont club of the Texas league. Manager Eddie Wheeler will guide the veteran known as Matty as they seek to strengthen the team. Local players and fans extend best wishes. The Jackson Ohio team, formerly Cleveland, won 3 to 1 over its rival with Joe Jackson at bat three times and two doubles and a triple.
In American League action, Detroit loses 13 to St Louis 3 after 1 hour 55 minutes with Klawitzer Hall and Rondeau among others. In Cleveland, Chicago runs up 7 to 3 with Schalk scoring as rain halts Washington vs New York and Boston vs Philadelphia.
In the Cotton States League Jackson defeated Clarksdale 4 to 1 while Meridian beat Columbus 6 to 3 and Selma edged Pensacola 4 to 3. In the American Association Kansas City won 5 to 2 over Louisville. other games were postponed with Tex as mentioned. Fort Worth 3 Austin 2 and San Antonio 4 Houston 3.
Christopher Harris, a black boy, was fined one dollar or two days in recorder's court after being arrested by Patrolman Ed Sheets for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk along Church Street between Royal and Water.
Lawn tennis enthusiasts begin prep for a packed season headlined by national and international events. Openers kick off April 4 in Southern California with major tournaments across the United States from Maryland and New York to Rhode Island.
Gunboat Smith from California defeated George Rodell in a ten round bout in New York. Rodell twice was knocked down and blood was drawn from Smith in the opening round. Rodell stayed with the puncher through nine rounds before taking a nine count in the final round.
Jarvis a mechanic was arrested Friday by Traffic Officer R A Lott on assault with a pistol. He was arraigned in the reporter's court and the case continued until Wednesday. The arrest stemmed from a complaint by Will Watkins who says Jarvis swore and later threatened him with a revolver after driving through fresh asphalt.
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