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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1913

Page

1

Pope Pius X Improves. Daily Bulletin by Affending Doctors

Pope Pius X shows continued improvement as medical officials report progress. Affending physicians will issue only one daily bulletin detailing the pope's condition and treatment.

Pope Sees Brother as Convalescence Advances

Rome April 19 Associated Press reports the pope’s condition improves with one daily bulletin. For the first time since illness, Angelo Sarto saw the pontiff, both tearful as they spoke briefly before being escorted out. Vatican denies rumor of fainting linked to the visit. pope slept well this afternoon and rested more easily.

Angelo Sarto Marchiafava Angelo Beepi Rome Pope Uhis Vatican Mae

Land Promoters Guilty of Fraud in Stock Scheme

A Philadelphiajury found John R. Markley Isiah B Miller A G Swart C M McMahon and W Armstrong guilty of conspiracy to defraud stockholders via mailings. The case involved 6 million in stock sold on false horticultural profits from a 288000 acre Campeche plantation and 1.5 million in dividends paid from subscriptions. The defendants await appeal while free on bond.

Isby Associated Press Philadelphia W. Armstrong Manger Campeche Mexico

Negro in Shadow of Gallows May Go Free

Nashville plea notes a warrant for the arrest of George Johnson alias George Jones, a white man, for the murder of Orman Henning. Pat Mulkey, a black man, awaits hangings scheduled for Tuesday after a 1990 August crime. Witness statements allege an unknown white man killed Henning following a quarrel.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Ceal George Johnson George Jones Orman Henning Pat Muley Allie Griffin Carrey Ellis Restaut Henning Miss Ellis

Boy Gets Life For Madison Murder In New Haven

In New Haven on Friday B. Page a 19 year old youth was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Harold J Ford in Madison during March 1911. Page was captured in Colorado and brought east. robbery was the motive.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Jd B. Page Ciminal Superior Court Harold J. Ford Page Ford Madison Colorado Meriden Robry

Heiress Lila Gilbert Marries Howard P. Renshaw in New York

The $15,000,000 heiress Miss Lila Gilbert marries Howard P. Renshaw after a license procured in New York. She once said the man must be smooth-shaven with curling hair and the odd requirement to raise pigs, a quirk tied to her family wool interests.

New York Lila Lila B. Gilbert Howard P. Renshaw

Antis Rally in Capitol Oppose Woman Suffrage

A large group of anti suffragists gathered in Washington to oppose a constitutional amendment granting women the vote. Key speakers included Mrs Arthur M Dodge and Mrs A J George with protest letters from across the country.

Associated Press Washington Capitol Senate Woman Suffrage Committee Arthur M. Dodge The National

Possible Overthrow of Huerta Is Denied

Mexican Consul Roberto Gayson in this city wired the State Department after a dispatch predicted Huerta’s fall within fifteen days. Secretary De la Barra telegrammed that there was no basis for the rumors and they were absolutely false in every respect.

Huerta Mexico Roberto Gayson State de la Barra Secretary de la Barra

Norton to Serve Seven Years in Federal Penitentiary

W T Norton of Bartlettsville Oklahoma must serve seven years in the federal penitentiary for making false bank returns while he was president of the American National Bank in Bartlettsville. He was convicted in the SOL GUO VSG case involving the United...

Muskogee Okla W. T. Norton Bartlettsville Federal Penitentiary National Bank Examiner American National Bank Norton SOL Guo the United

Editor Nelson Wins Acquittal

William R. Nelson editor and owner of the Kansas City Star was found not guilty of malice in the publication of an article that had earlier been judged guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to a day in jail. The Missouri supreme court commissioner found the piece substantially true and prepared by lay editors Murphy and Walter acting as Nelson's servants.

Jefferson City, Mo William R. Nelson Kansas City Star Joseph A. Guthrie Missouri Supreme Court Today Charles C. Crow Kansas City Guthrie Minnie L Claude F. Clevinger Clevingers Murphy Clevinger Karl Walter Circuit Court Jackson County Missouri

Judge Alex Boardman Court Investigated in Louisiana

Washington report states the Department of Justice completed an investigation into United States Judge Alex Boardman and the Western District of Louisiana based in Shreveport. The Hicks report is with Assistant Attorney General Harr and may go to the Judiciary Committee. inquiry began in February prior to Wickersham’s retirement.

Associated Press Washington United States Alex, Boardman United States Court of the Western District of Louisiana Shreveport Department of Justice Department A. L. Hicks Harr McReynolds Hey Judiciary Committee

Slide at Culebra Canal Damages Four Tracks

A fresh slide on the east bank of the Panama Canal at Culebra disrupted four construction tracks, leaving one in operation. The movement mirrors a February 5 event and is expected to recur as the bank height and material volume peak.

Associated Press Panama Canal Culebra

Smoker Tonight at Battle House for Travelers

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League hosts a vaudeville smoker for traveling men at 8 pm Saturday in the Battle House auditorium and roof garden. President William H. Armbrecht urges members to attend to boost civic pride and support the commercial scouts. Music by Rowley orchestra, Crawford orchestra, and a brass band with novelties and overflow on the roof garden.

Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League Mobile Battle House William H. Armbrecht The Chamber of Commerce Rowley Cawthon Hotel Crawford

Fish Commissioner Resigns as Smith Is Named Acting Leader

President Wilson accepted the resignation of George M. Bowers as United States fish commissioner effective immediately. Deputy Hugh M. Smith was designated acting commissioner with a nomination to the Senate pending. Bowers expressed a desire to return to private business in West Virginia.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Friday George M. Bowers United States Hugh M. Smith Bowers West Virginia Smith Senate

River Stages on the Mississippi River

The Weather Bureau reports river stages at 7 am with changes over the last 24 hours. Cairo 48.8 feet, down 1.0. Memphis 72.2 feet, down 0.2. Vicksburg 51.2 feet, up 0.2. New Orleans 15.9 feet, up 0.1. Natchez 50.8 feet, up 0.5. Baton Rouge 32.8 feet, up 0.5.

Associated Press Washington Weather’ Bureau Cairo Memphis Vicksburg New Orleans Natchez Miss Baton Rouge

Weather map summary for Alabama Mississippi regions

Generally fair tonight and Sunday with cooler Sunday. Light variable winds. Alabama: fair tonight and Sunday. Mississippi: fair tonight and Sunday.

Mobile Alabama Mississippi

Belgian strike by printers and tailors extends across Brussels

In Brussels on April 19, a six day strike for equal political rights has drawn about 400000 workers, with daily losses around 2 million dollars. Printers and tailors joined, newspapers published in reduced form, while Premier de Broqueville rejects compromise or a referendum. Reports of minor violence are sparse and largely pacified.

Associated Press Brussels Belgium Joss Charles de Broqueville Albert Ban le

Dinner party disturbed at Serring Belgium during strike

An act of violence disrupted a dinner party at a military police commandant's residence in Serring Belgium. A large bottle was hurled through a window as guests dined. no injuries were reported. The incident marks the first such violence since the strike began.

Serring Belgium

Strike Situation Stays Stationary in Liege Region

The AP reports April 19 that the industrial region around Liege Belgium remains stationary as the strike situation persists though no major changes are noted. Local and regional workers continue to protest with disruptions to production and transport ongoing.

Liege Associated Press Belgium

One Man Arrested After Knife Fight West of Florence

Florence Ala April 19 A knife fight between Allen Looney and his father in law Cummins ten miles west of Florence left Cummins gravely wounded with two neck stabs and Looney jailed. Witnesses say Cummins was aggressor while Looney was stabbed on the wrist but survived. Both men described as farmers of good standing, ages sixty and thirty.

Florence Ala Allen Looney Cummins Looney

National League discipline tightens as fines hit several players

President Lynch imposed punishment for rule violations in a Boston versus Chicago game. Doyle of New York Wassel Town received three days for kicking, Heine Peitz of St. Louis was fined 50 and suspended three days for abusive language, Sweeny of Boston got three days for on field trouble, and Purdue of Boston was fined 10 for ball discoloration.

Associated Press New Lynch Doyle New York Wassel Town Boston Yesteraay Heine Peitz St. Louis Chicago Sweeny Boston Ktcher Purdue

Pensacola Charter Bill Passes Senate

Pensacola Florida April 1 Despite efforts of the corporations the Pensacola charter bill including the public utility clause passed the Florida state senate Friday and is expected to go through the house without trouble The corporations were strongest in the senate and an attempt was made to strike the utility clause but the move failed though the vote was close The clause would let the city regulate service and rates.

Pensacola Fla Florida State Senate Stakes House Senate

Kerry Public School Building Burns In Alabama Fire

Reports say the Kerry public school building near Fayet te on the Southern Railway was destroyed by fire begun by a coal heater. The building valued about 6000 dollars carried 2000 dollars of insurance. It belonged to the Jasper and Tuscaloosa District Conferences of the Methodist church but was controlled by Berry public school trustees for many years.

Fayette Ala Kerry Southern Railway Jasper Tuscaloosa Methodist Church Berry

Washington Officials Seek Quiet Moderation of California Land Bill

Washington grapples with California alien land bills as lawmakers delay action. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan privately press for changes to avoid Japanese objections, while officials weigh treaty issues and potential negotiations over land ownership rights.

Secretary Bryan Urges California Governor to Block Alien Land Law

Secretary Bryan telegraphed Governor Johnson urging him to withhold signature from any anti alien land legislation that might violate U S treaties with Japan. Officials kept telegram text private awaiting executive session. State Department seeks precise treaty limits on foreign ownership as lawsuits are pending. President Wilson rested and discussed the issue with Secretary Ryan. Officials hope for a peaceful solution before laws pass.

Wilson Bryan California Root United States Japan Associated Press Washington Johnson State Department Department Ryan

Eight Hurt As Central of Georgia Train Wrecks Near Lovejoy

Eight persons were injured in a passenger wreck on Central of Georgia No. 16 from Macon to Atlanta near Lovejoy Georgia. Three were seriously hurt and two trainmen along with an unknown woman were carried to Atlanta on a cot in the baggage coach. Railroad officials ordered bloodhounds to the scene, believing an obstruction on the tracks caused the crash. The accident occurred in a deep cut and no coaches overturned. A relief train from Jonesboro rushed to aid the injured.

Associated Press Lovejoy Central of Georgia Macon Atlanta Here Jonesboro

Reclaimed West Lands Sought for Settlers Use

Lane considers a proposal to turn reclaimed lands to the department of agriculture for settlement and development as work is raised by the reclamation service. Secretary learns from engineers and G. M. Bailey of Oregon that settlement could be increased by supervised cultivation and adherence to planned use.

Associated Press Washington Lane West Department of Agriculture Reclamation Service G. M. Bailey Oregon

Ammunition theft hits Juarez garrison amid border panic

April report from El Paso describes the Juarez garrison losing breech blocks for cannons and machine guns and a shipment of ammunition blocked at Naco. Panic spreads as pesos dip to 45 cents, food and beer costs rise, and banks wary amid Huerta era instability and missed U S loan recognition.

Associated Press EL Paso Texas Juarez Federal Naco Juarez United States Ojeda Juan N. Vasquez Jose Pierce Madero United States Customs and Ariz Chihuahua City Chihuahua Mexico Huerta

Abscess in Ear Causes Death of Young Farmer

EUFAULA Alabama April 1 In a race with death to the hospital in Montgomery Bob Bush a well known young farmer of White Oak died Thursday afternoon at the residence of his father Frank Bush of this city He had been suffering with an abscess in the ear pressing upon the brain In a final effort to save his life he was started to Montgomery but upon reaching Eufaula physicians judged his condition too critical for the eighty mile trip He died a few hours after arriving at his father's home The young man belonged to the Bush family and is survived by a wife and family.

Eufaula Ala Montgomery Bob Bush White Oak Frank Bush Bush

Wreck Injures Four on A T and N Train near Emelle

North bound passenger train on the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad derailed near Emelle Sumter county Friday morning due to spreading rails. Conductor Willard Sumner seriously injured, three passengers sustain minor injuries.

Carrollton Ala Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad Emelle Sumter County Willard Sumner

Farm Conflict Ends With Gunfire in Hartselle

News from Hartselle Alabama reports a serious dispute between farmers G M St John and Mr Fowler over a cedar settlement. Shots were fired with Fowler wounded but not fatally. St John posted a thousand dollar bond without arrest.

Hartselle Ala G. M. St. John Mr. Fowler Fowler St. John

Item accessible to you citywide at many outlets

A list of newsstands and drug stores across the city where the item may be purchased appears, including Van Antwerp's Burke's 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 Prichard Cawthon Dr Co Plateau coat ey urkett's Archibald's.

van Antwerp S. Burke's Nelson's Neff's McDonald's Sutton’s. Battle House World News Company Fells Kearns Cawthon Donnelly’s. Neville’s. Weinacker Bros Oakdale Crichton Pharmacy Gilpin’s Pharmacy Prichard Cawthon Dr Co Plateau Coat Ey Urkett’s. Archibald’s. Pueee Vere D'S

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