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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1913

Page

9

Women vote to recall San Francisco judge

In San Francisco, the first use of California's judiciary recall law removed Police Judge Charles L. Weller for alleged incompetency by a 315 vote margin. Wiley F. Crist, nominated by women voters active in the campaign, was chosen as Weller's successor in a special election with total turnout under 61 thousand.

Associated Press San Francisco California Olice Charles L. Weller Fom Esterday Wiley F. Crist Atorney Weller

Cure for Weak Kidneys Free

Cure for weak kidneys offered with Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound. Claims quick relief from urinary symptoms, headaches, and fatigue. asserts diabetes cure and improved kidney function. Mentions price and mail order availability from Stuart Drug Co. in Atlanta, with Mobile and Antwerp Drug Corp. as sellers in Mobile.

Stuart Stuart Drug O Atlanta, Ga Mobile Antwerp Drug Corporation Royal and Dauphin Sts Rite Express

Schlitz Beer Promises Quality and Wide Selections

A local ad touts Schlitz Beer as good beer and invites readers to explore a broader wine and liquor range. It promises the best glass of beer in the city and highlights popular beverages to suit refined tastes.

Schlitz Beer Traias

Labor Union War Not Yet Ended In Paterson Strike

In Paterson New Jersey on April 23 the I W W led by William D Haywood and the AFL led by John Golden faced off over the 25 000 silk mill worker strike with both sides urging supporters to mobilize and clashes anticipated at an afternoon meeting.

Associated Press Paterson N. J Industrial Workers of the World William D. Haywood American Federation of Labor John Golden

Los Angeles Scandal Draws In Millionaire In Blackmail Case

District Attorney McCartney refused a felony warrant for George H. Bixby in an alleged enslavement ring involving Irene Brown Levy and others. Police chief Sebastian sought warrants as new witnesses Jeanette Ellis and Marie de Vaughn testified, leading to arrests of Bonnie Espey and W H Hood for pandering to the black pearl and associates.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal McCartney George H. Bixby Long Beach Sebastian Irene Mary Brown Levy Josie Rosenberg Brown-Levy Jeanette Ellis Marie de Vaughn Bonnie Espey W.h.hood Bixby Mary de Vaughn

Hobson Plans June Campaign Kickoff for U S Senate Bid

Congressman Richmond Hobson announces a June campaign swing for the Alabama U S Senate race. He will begin with a Tuscaloosa speech June 2, then tour twenty days through Mobile and towns including Evergreen, Georgiana, Andalusia, Elba, Enterprise, Abbeville, Hartford, Geneva, Dothan, Flomaton, Bay Minette, Grove Hill, Thomasville, Jackson, Marion and Greensboro.

United States Alabama Richmond Pearson Hobson Mobile Hobson Tuscaloosa Merrimac South Alabama Evergreen Georgiana Andalusia Elba Enterprise Abbeville Hartford Geneva Dothan Flomaton Bay Minette Grove Hill Thomasville Jackson Marion Greensboro

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Ad Offers Found

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine removes the cause. There is only one BROMO QUININE. Look for signature o: E. W.GROVE. 25c.

E. W.grove

Colored churches aid storm victims in Alabama

A committee of preachers from the Colored Ministers Union led by G. W. Lewis A. J. Hunter and W. H. Mitchell sent $8.50 to Nellie Dickin son in Nellie Ala to aid affected families and included clothing. Churches Bethel A M E Hope Chapel Bethel A M E Z May Whistler A M F Z contributed funds totaling 17.54 along with a separate 8.50 sent to Prof W Wilson at Lower Peach Tree for the same relief.

Colored Ministers’ Union G. W. Lewis A. J. Hunter W. H. Mitchell R. M. Dickinson Nellie Ala Bethel A. M. E. Church Hope Chapel M. E Bethel_A. M. E.Z P S. May Whistler A. M. F. Z A. Jackson Prof. W. Wilson Lower Peach Tree

Flood forecast moderates maximum Mississippi flood stages

New Orleans and Baton Rouge readings are revised upward for May 10 with New Orleans at 22 feet and Baton Rouge at 44 feet while Donaldsonville sits at 35 feet. Natchez, Mississippi shows a 54 foot level. Weather bureau cautions levees and crevasse waters affect future stages amid showers and storms.

Associated Press New Orleans Donaldsonville Baton Rouge I. M. Cline Weather Bureau Natchez Miss Cline Mississippi River Vicksburg Atchafalaya Mayersville Mississippi Valley

Huerta Predicts Renewed Campaign and Quick Election

General Huerta says the campaign to suppress the rebellion will be renewed with vigor and that a presidential election can be held within two months. He speaks from Washington on the provisional Mexican presidency and the hopeful outcome.

Associated Press Washington General Huerta Mexico

Ice blockade threatens lake fleet at Sault Ste Marie

Sault Ste Marie reports late ice blocks lake carriers similar to 1906 with about 123 grain boats halted near Buffalo. Ice openings range twenty to forty feet, causing anxiety over food and fuel for the fleet at White Fish Point as delays loom for the spring navigation season.

Associated Press Sault Ste. Marie Mich Soo White Fish Point Buffalo

Stearns Electric Paste Promises Cockroach Eradication

Advertisement urges quick use of Stearns Electric Paste to kill cockroaches rats and mice. It claims ready for use non dusty, guarantees money back if ineffective and offers pricing 25c or 1.00 with direct shipment from Stearns Electric Paste Co Chicago NL.

Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago

Chinese to press steps to end Tong warfare on coast

Chang Yin Tang the Chinese minister to the United States will be asked to intervene to stop Tong warfare on the Pacific coast. Wealthy Chinatown merchants plan a Washington delegation to confer with the diplomat and urge the secretary of state to prompt federal investigation and propose treaty amendments enabling deportation of Tong warriors.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Chang Yin Tang United States China Pacific Chinatown Washington Bryan

Socialists Win Congratulatory Messages in Belgium

Brussels April 23 The socialist headquarters committee which organized the general strike for equal suffrage throughout Belgium today received hundreds of messages of congratulation on its victory. The strike leaders aim to keep strikers from returning to work until the socialist congress can decide that the strike has ended. The congress will meet tomorrow.

Associated Press Brussels Socialist Headquarters Committee Belgium Socialist Congress

Strikers Return to Work After Equal Suffrage Vote

Antwerp April 23 Large numbers of workers return to jobs after Brussels chamber of deputies voted for equal suffrage. Shipping men report cargo handling difficulties overcome. Some workers face trouble due to attachments to typewriters.

Associated Press Antwerp Belgium Chamber of Deputies Brussels

Digestit relief for severe stomach trouble cited by Texas man

Rev M J Jenkins of San Antonio describes near death from dyspepsia and stomach distress. He credits Digestit with immediate relief and urges others to try it, noting a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad promotes Digestit tablets and Elixir from Van Antwerp's.

M. J. Jenkins San Antonio Texas New Orleans Mr. Jenkins Brown van Antwerp

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