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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1913

Page

10

Baptists Meet at Grand Bay Second Day of Quar terly Session

The Grand Bay Baptist Church hosts the quarterly meeting with three services on Tuesday. Morning speakers include Rev. J. M. Hall Rev. G. W. McRae Rev. M. E. Hulbert and Rev. J. D. Anderson. At 2 PM Rev. J. D. Wilkes speaks followed by a missionary meeting led by Rev. J. W. Phillips. Evening service at 7 45 features Rev. J. W. Newell and Rev. W. P. Hines.

Grand Bay Baptist Church J. M. Hall G. W. McRae M. E. Hulbert J. D. Anderson J. D. Wilkes J. W. Phillips First Baptist Church J. W. Newell W. P. Hines Dauphin Way Baptist Church H. W. Daffin W. P. Wilks Tabernacle Baptist Church

Lightweight bout called off over small crowd

The scheduled match between Young Shu grue and Johnny Love in New Orleans was canceled at ringside after organizers said the crowd was too small to justify staging the bout.

Associated Press New Orleans Young Shugrue Johnny Love New York

Called for Cyanide But Wanted Bromide

Hayssen of Chinchula was dismissed from police custody by Acting Recorder Bitt Smith after being arraigned as dangerous. He sought cyanide of potassium but claimed he wanted bromide of potassium. He and his wife met the chief of police. Mrs. Hayssen left for Florida that afternoon.

H. W. Hayssen Chinchula Bitt Smith Hayssen Florida

Hurrying to ball game ends in speeding arrests

Three people were arrested Monday afternoon for speeding as they hurried to the first baseball game of the season. A fourth person, H. M. Friedenthal's chauffeur, will be arrested Tuesday after failing to report to police headquarters.

H. M. Friedenthal Noah Harris, Jr B. A. Pierson South Georgia Avenue L. 9. Ludlow M. M. Meyer South Warren Street Frank J. Shetter Cares Tll Harris Friedenthal

Weather Conditions For Today's Games

Bright sunny skies greeted the Montgomery and New Orleans clubs for the opener as posted. A large crowd was expected with merchants closing yesterday and the Business Men's League joining at the park. Curley Brown and Donahue to bat for Montgomery while Williams or Evans and Anger mier guard the visitors.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala New Orleans Dobbs Curley Brown Donahue Williams Evans Angermier

Weather improves for second Birmingham Atlanta game

In Atlanta on April 15 the weather for the Birmingham Atlanta game showed signs of clearing though the temperature remained too cold for baseball. The anticipated battery was Price and Dunn for Atlanta with Foxen and Dilger for Birmingham.

Crackerville Associated Press Atlanta Birmingham Price and Dunn Foxen Dilger

Folded Arms Strike Expands Across Belgium

Brussels reports a massive Belgian strike with 256 000 to 270 000 workers on strike nationwide. No violence reported as four arrests noted. Leaders vow a course of folded arms and not raised fists in protest against plural voting and clerical dominance.

Associated Press Brussels Belgium Antwerp West Flanders

Striking Belgian workers extend stoppages across cities

In Charleroi the strike widened with nearly all metal workers quitting while no miners work. Gendarmes guard Liège suburbs as electric streetcars carry forces. Antwerp reports broader work stoppage in the north but partial in other areas as strikers advance.

Associated Press Charleroi Belgium Louviere

Suspension of Work Proceeds in Brussels Suburbs

The Brussels manufacturing suburbs saw continued work suspension today on a scale similar to yesterday as authorities maintain the disruption in the Belgian capital.

Brussels Associated Press

Stiff North Wind Blows At Nashville Baseball Game

Stiff breezes from the north made the Nashville vs Chattanooga second game difficult. Nashville's battery was Williams and Ludwig while Chattanooga's was Moore and Street.

Nashville Associated Press Tenn Chattanooga Williams and Ludwig Moore and Street

Odd Fellows Meet Wednesday in Mobile Lodge

Mobile Lodge No. 8 1.0. O. F. members plan a Wednesday night meeting at Temperance hall described as interesting and enjoyable. Preparations for the order’s anniversary on April 26 are under way with an outlined program by committees across Mobile lodges.

Mobile Lodge No. 8 1 Temperance Hall Mobile” Lodge

Dr Phillips on City Waste Disposal Discussed

Dr W F R Phillips of the University of Alabama spoke at the YMCA Harte Auditorium on The Disposal of City Waste. He divided city waste into sewage and refuse and led a general discussion highlighting Moblie related problems.

DR. Phillips W. F. R. Phillips Medical Department University of Alapartment University of Alathe Harte

Ten days armistice rumored at the Porte

A persistent report from Constantinople claims a ten days armistice began at 6 pm yesterday between Turkey and Bulgaria. A semi official dispatch in Paris also notes a three days armistice between Turkey and the Balkan allies. The item references Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy testimonial from Sydney.

Associated Constantinople Turkey Bulgaria Paris Balkan

Knight for a Day sparkling at Lyric tabloid run

Amusements notice reports a weeklong Lyric Theatre engagement for A Knight for a Day. Jane Priest and Cecil Summers draw enthusiastic crowds, with Eleonora Sutter and Earl Burnside delivering notable musical numbers.

Lyric Theatre Jane Priest Cecil Summers Miss Priest Lyric Tabloid Mr. Summers Lyric

Molly Bawn at Orpheum Opens Week of Irish Comedy

Audiences packed the Orpheum Theatre for the first day of Molly Bawn presented by the Higly-Harrington Stock Company. E. B. Harrington delivers a strong performance as the falsely blamed Molly Bawn’s accuser while Higley shines as the American traveling salesman. New member M Donough debuts this week, replacing James N. Owen. Tuesday matinee and night and Wednesday night follow, with St Elmo slated next.

Molly Bawn Orpheum Orpheum Theatre Kathleen Mavourneen E. B. Harrington Higley M’donough James N. Owen St. Elmo

Chase's Right Wing Injured in Batting Practice

Hal Chase suffered a painful right arm bruise from a fast ball above the elbow during batting practice. An X ray was ordered to check for a possible bone splinter. Trainer Barrett said Chase could miss the game for some time after playing three innings despite the injury.

Associated Press Boston Hal Chase Barrett Chase New York

Miss Muir Visit Aids Louisville Ten Day Stay

Miss Muir of Louisville Ky will be in the city for about ten days as part of a Gemnouenentions of Hot Point and other local events.

Muir Louisville, Ky Hot Point

Titanic Memorial Lighthouse Dedication at Seamen's Institute

On the Titanic sinking anniversary prominent figures gathered at the Seamen's Church Institute to dedicate a memorial lighthouse tower. The tower overlooks the harbor, has a 12 mile range, will be charted by the government, and a time ball will drop at noon daily for ship chronometer adjustments.

New York Seamen's Church Institute Institute

Interstate Commerce Commission fixes freight rate compromise

The commission prescribes a compromise between carriers and shippers over class freight rates between Oklahoma and Texas. The ruling sets July 15 as the effective date for the agreement, following inability of parties to reach a prior agreement.

Washington Corporation Commission of Oklahoma Shippers and Representatives Oklahoma Texas Interstate Commerce Commission

Conkey's Diarrhea Remedy Ad Offers Refund Claim

An advertisement by Dave S. Bauer at the N W corner of Dauphin and Conception streets promises a refund if Conkey's White Diarrhea Remedy does not cure the illness in little chicks.

Conkey Dave S. Bauer N. W Dauphin and Conception Streets

Item Accessible Everywhere in City Suburbs

The item will be found on sale at numerous city and suburban news stands and drug stores including Vantwerp's Ko Mg Nelson's Neff's McDonald's Sutton's Battle House World News Company Fells Kearns Cawthon Hotel Donnelly's Neville's Weinacker Bros.' Drug Store Oakdale Pharmacy Crichton Pharmacy Gilpin's Pharmacy Prichard Cawthon Drug Co Plateau oe Sterner Davie.

Vantwerp’s. Ko Mg Nelson's Neff’s. McDonald's Sutton’s. Battle House World News Company Fells Kearns Cawthon Hotel Donnelly’s. Neville’s. Weinacker Bros Oakdale Pharmacy Crichton Pharmacy Gilpin’s Pharmacy Prichard Cawthon Drug Co Plateau Oe Sterner Davie

River Bulletin Falls at Memphis and Rises Elsewhere

Washington April 15 Following are official river stages on the Mississippi river this morning St Louis 27.2 feet steady Memphis 49.8 feet up 0.6 Vicksburg 49.8 feet up 0.6 Baton Rouge 36.0 feet up 0.6 Donaldsonville 28.3 feet up 1.2 Cairo Ohio 52.3 feet down 0.7

Associated Press Washington Mississippi River St. Louis Memphis Vicksburg Baton Rogue Donaldsonville Ohio Cairo

Recorders Court Settles Multiple Local Offenses

D Argero, a Greek merchant at Spring Hill avenue and Hallett streets, fined 15 dollars or thirty days for selling on Sunday. Patrolman Malone made the arrest. Thomas J. Cameron, arrested Sunday by Patrolman Lincoln for selling liquor without a license, demanded trial by jury. Bond set at 500 dollars. Ole Christie, held as witness, bond 100 dollars. A continuance until April 18 granted for G D Hendricks arraigned on carrying concealed weapons. Hendricks arrested by Patrolmen Dean and Pierce.

Recorder's Court D. Argero Spring Hill Avenue Hallett Streets Argero George Malone Thomas J. Cameron John Lincoln Recorder’s Court Ole Christie Cameron G. D. Hendricks Smith Hendricks Dean and Pierce

Court Actions From Local Arrests Include Delayed Proceedings

John P. McGinnis alias Bradshaw faced arraignment on a conspiracy to defraud warrant after Friday arrest. continuance granted to April 16. Charles Blalack arrested after pawned phonograph not owned by McGinnis. Blalack dismissed. Franklin P. Kuntz of Cleveland faced three charges with continuance to April 16. Jesus Perez, fish and oyster shop owner, discharged after arraignment for urban chicken theft.

John P. McGinnis Bradshaw L. J. Murray Recorder’s Court McGinnis Charles Blalack J. W. Olensky Blalack Franklin P. Kuntz Cleveland Ohio George Galle Warren Burch Kuntz Weerie C. Geron J. J. Meyer & Son

Physician on Trial for Poisoning First Wife

Springfield mass April 15 Dr Arthur Smith on trial for fatally poisoning his first wife Florence Cavalier Smith. Case hinges on medical expert testimony. Smith arrested last October days after marrying Miss Mabel Merchant of Newton Heights Mass. With his first wife he was a Springfield social leader.

Associated Press Springfield Mass Arthur Smith Flourence Cavalier Smith Smith Mabel Merchant Newton Heights

Vanderbilt Professor Declines Post in Vienna

Geneva April 15 After accepting Hobart College presidency offer Dr Herbert C Tolman Greek professor at Vanderbilt University Nashville Tenn informed trustees he cannot take the post He cites concerns about Geneva climate for his wife and questions his executive ability.

Associated Press Geneva Hobart College Herbert C. Tolman Vanderbilt University Nashville

Wilson Presents First Batch of Post Office Appointments

President Wilson prepared for the senate today his first batch of post office appointments. Scores of minor postmasters and land office posts were included on the list. The president consulted several senators about the appointments today.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Senate

New Theory Emerges in Dietz Murder Case

Detectives pursuing the slayer of Joseph Dietz wealthy Chicago tailor focus on the death of Edna May Frederickson a 16 year old who died after an illegal operation Investigators admit the leading theory is Dietz murdered to avenge the girl s death in Chicago on April 15.

Associated Press Chicago Joseph Dietz Edna May Frederickson Dietz

Willis Joseph Walter funeral notice and service details

Joseph Walter Willis died Tuesday morning April 15 1913 at 12 55 o clock in his thirty sixth year. Friends invited to funeral from his sister Mrs N Mathais 705 Charleston street tomorrow morning April 26 1912 at 9 o'clock and from St Joseph's Church with one mass at 9 o'clock Interment Magnolia cemetery.

Willis Joseph Walter Willis N. Mathais Charleston ‘Street St Joseph's Church Magnolia Cemetery

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Baptists Grand Bay Mobile Daily Billikens Liege ODD Fellows Chamberlain van Antwerp Mobile, Ala Gill Printing Company “the Quality House BELL North Water Street New York Water Front River Bulletin Police News Vanderbilt Vienna Tailor Dietz
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