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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
2
An ad touts Hay's Hair Health claiming rapid return to natural hair color with a money back guarantee. It offers free bottles with signed adv and lists local druggists including Van Antwerp Drug Corp and Braswell's Drug Store as redemption points.
General Flora Drummond a militant suffragette leader was summoned to Bow Street police court to answer charges of inciting to crime and mis demeanor The move follows similar summonses for Annie Kenney and George Landsbury under the Edward II statute.
Huntsville telegram confirms Mobile won the Alabama Sunday School Association 1914 convention. Mayor Laz Schwarz and the Chamber of Commerce led the effort with Aubrey Boyles and Minnie Kennedy backing Mobile’s bid. Florence and Dothan trailed with 36 and 27 votes respectively. Delegates return Friday. next convention to be held in Mobile.
New York April 17 Patrick Hayes a private detective charged with criminal assault on a woman drew a revolver during a court-ordered counsel refusal and opened fire on the officer in charge then turned the weapon on himself the bullet piercing his brain.
An article explains catarrh can affect any internal organ including kidneys. It cites cases from Mrs. H. E. Russell and Mrs. Gus Carlson praising Peruna as curative for kidney and bladder catarrh, with testimonials about improved health after use. It lists symptoms and notes Peruna endorsements as unsolicited anecdotes.
Medical association leaders debate governance rules and seek state level reform. Dr Cunningham and Dr Ray urge equal voting rights and proportional representation, citing Alabama county sizes and mobile influence. Jefferson county resists a centralized control while state delegates discuss sanitation and public health papers amid conference activities.
Passover will be celebrated next Tuesday with services at Temple Shaaray Shomayim and Temple Ahavas Chesed in Mobile. Orthodox and Reform observances span Monday through Wednesday, with Leaven rules, Seder on Tuesday, and home blessings detailed alongside Haggadah readings. The first day falls on the 22nd.
Richmond Virginia April 17 Governor Mann is ill with appendicitis but reported better today. Physicians say surgery may not be necessary as his condition improves and he rests.
Mrs H Silks of 29 Dowling Street Sydney reports her son’s severe cold improved after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy is advertised as for sale by all dealers.
Charles J. Teague received six months hard labor suspended on good behavior after arrest by detectives Murphy and Lacey for petit larceny. Franklin P. Kuntz, a Cleveland man, drew eighteen months hard labor on two petit larceny charges and a false pretense count. Other cases include Jesus Perez fined for keeping store open on Sunday and Thomas Cameron bound over for grand jury testimony. Jeff Whitton held on multiple charges including grand larceny with items seized such as bicycles and shoes. A motorist, W. Womack, faces allegations of car collision with an auto on Royal street and is under investigation.
Reader letters present tonic formulas and drugstore remedies for dandruff weight gain nervousness sleeplessness digestion and colds. The responses offer specific preparations, dosages, and brands like plain yellow mingos hypo-nuclane tablets tri-peptine and Vilane powder, with instructions for preparation and use.
William Roper of Philadelphia, ex Princeton football coach and Democrat, appears set to be appointed customs ap praiser in Philadelphia. President Wilson consulted Senators Penrose and Oliver on the appointment.
Washington April 17 Jerry B Sullivan a Democratic leader in Iowa has been selected for appointment to the board of United States general appraisers at New York Senators Cummins and Kenyon were today consulted by President Wilson about the prospective appointment.
A steamer brought 1,250 tons of liquor cargo including whiskey stout and ginger ale to Wells City from Dublin yesterday. The shipment weighs about a million and a quarter quarts and marks the largest cargo of its kind ever received at this port.
Rev. James A. Duffy, rector of St. Mary’s Cathedral Cheyenne since 1904, was consecrated bishop of the newly created Diocese of Kearney Nebraska. The 39 year old prelate was ordained in St. Mary’s Cathedral before a large gathering of Catholic dignitaries.
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