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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1913

Page

4

D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema Ad

An antiseptic wash named D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema is advertised to stop itching in two seconds and soothe, cleanse, and cure skin disease. The ad promises a money back guarantee on the first full size bottle if claims are not met, with distributor notes of Van Antwerp Drug Corp and listed retailers.

D.dd van Antwerp Drug Corp Dave Bauer Roe Drug Co Sutton Drug Co Samuel H. Colvin van Antwerp Rep

Hundreds Treated Free at Gawthon Hotel Demonstration

A large crowd attended a demonstration at the Gawthon Hotel showcasing Plapao-Pads claimed to cure ruptures at home with little expense and no work disruption. The event highlighted free treatment for rupture and praised the device’s effectiveness.

Gawthon Hotel

Rupture cure demo to feature pad device at Cawthon Hotel

Demonstrator Babcock, authority on rupture treatment, will visit the Cawthon Hotel Friday April 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to show and offer free trials of STUART'S PLAPAO PADS. The self adhesive device claims to cure rupture without truss use and will provide expert advice during his stay.

Babcock Cawthon Hotel

Three Women Drown After Ferry Capsizes in Fog

Three young women drowned when a ferryboat went over the state dam in the Hudson River near Troy New York. Four men passengers and the pilot were rescued as the vessel disappeared in fog. The victims were en route to a collar factory.

Associated Press Troy N. Y State Dam Hudson River Here

Honeymoon Trail Draws Large Lyric Audiences

Musical comedy at the Lyric continues with The Honeymoon Trail drawing big crowds for three daily performances at 3, 7:45, and 9:15 p.m. Jake Wells prices apply and seats are always on sale. Beginning next Monday Seminary Girls with Knute Ericksen as lead will be the new card.

Jake Wells Knute Ericksen

Lena Rivers at Orpheum Promises Strong Run This Week

Advance word on all dram atizations of popular novels shows Lena Rivers will draw crowds at the Orpheum. The Mary I Holmes story opens with Thursday matinee and photo souvenirs for Higley Harrington fans. Additional matinees Saturday and full shows Thursday Friday and Saturday follow.

Orpheum Theatre Lena Rivers Mary .I. Holmes Higley- Harrington

Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Health Boost

Sick headaches and indigestion disappear after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills purify the blood and restore vigor. Each pill helps, every box guaranteed at 25 cents. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Dr. King van Antwerp Drug Corp

Two Brokers Suspended by New York Exchange

William Morris Imbrie and John W. Kirkner, brokers on the New York Stock Exchange, are suspended for six months. The move cites a constitutional prohibition on handling speculative accounts for bank or fiduciary officers. They reportedly carried accounts for a New Jersey trust company official linked to embezzlement.

Associated Press New York William Morris Imbrie John W. Kirkner The Stock Exchange Messrs, Imbrie Kirkner New Jersey

Self-Heating Iron Promises Easy Garment Care

Advertisement claims a self heating iron ends the need for ironing and urges readers to contact P. O. Box 90 in Memphis Tennessee for the product.

P. O Memphis,Tenn

Selma Hosts Clarksdale as Nine-Game Series Opens

Selma returns today for a nine game slate opening with Clarksdale at Riverside Park. Local fans expect Selma to win two of three and remain near the top of the percentage column as the club improves with road trips ahead to Jackson and Pensacola.

Selma Ala Selm Clarksdale Riverside Park Jackson Pensacola

Eckman's Alterative Showcases Long Testimonial Series

A letter from Annie F. Loughran of Philadelphia recalls a winter 1903 influenza leading to pneumonia and consumption, with lasting recovery after using Eckman's Alterative. The ad claims numerous testimonials prove efficacy for throat and lung conditions and invites inquiries to the Eckman Laboratory for further evidence.

Eckman Girard Ave Phila Grippe Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Japanese Urge Peace and Quiet in US Relations

Premier Count Gombei Yamamoto urged calm relations with the United States amid local disturbances. He expressed confidence American citizens would demand fair treatment and denounce discrimination. Baron Makino and others spoke on the Californian alien land ownership issue, calling for patient, dignified behavior.

Associated Press Tokio Japan United States Count Gombei Yamamoto Nobuaki Makino

Round Trip to Birmingham by Mobile and Ohio R R

Tickets available for 8.35 to Birmingham with return via Mobile and Ohio R R. Valid for travel April 22 23 and 24 and return until April 30. Sale supports National Good Roads Federation. For sleeping car reservation call City Ticket Office 238 Royal Street or H E Jones Jr General Agent Pass Dept.

Birmingham Mobile Ohio R. R National Good Roads Federation City Royal Street H. E. Jones, Jr Gen Mobile and Ohio Railroad City Ticket S. Royal Street

Death of Dr William G Ward Funeral Arrangements

Dr William G Ward died Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services are Friday at 2 30 PM from the family home 118 Church Street with Rev Matthew Brewster officiating. Abba Temple Shriners and Masonic bodies will conduct grave services. Interment in Pine Crest cemetery. Ward was surgeon for the Mobile Light and Railroad Co and the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad. He also served as Mobile county physician and on the board of aldermen.

William G. Ward Church Street Matthew Brewster Christ Episcopal Church Abba Temple of Shriners Pine Crest Cemetery Mobile Light and Railroad Company New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Mobile

James Y Shaw Sr longtime Mobile officer dies at 72

James Y. Shaw Sr a special officer for the Mobile and Ohd Railroad Company died at his home 155 George street after months of illness. A former superintendent during street car operations and later police sergeant he served bravely and leaves a widow five children and two daughters in Mobile and New Orleans.

James Y. Shaw, Sr Mobile and Ohd George Street Mobile James Y. Shaw, Jr John S. Shaw O. Shaw J. Leslie Taylor J. M. Pettiss New Orleans

Mrs. James F. Lyon Former Mobile Resident Dies in Augusta

News from Mobile reports the death in Augusta Georgia of Mrs. James F. Lyon formerly Mary Smith of Mobile. She left Mobile in 1885 for Augusta and is survived by relatives including Windham Lyon of Mobile. She kept in touch with Mobile events and will be missed by many friends here.

James F. Lyon Mobile Augusta James F. Luyon Mary Smith Windham Lyon

Hodgson Schultz Ward Funeral Notices Combined

Hodgson died April 24 1918 at 9 o clock aged 75. Funeral 1260 Government street Friday morning 10 o clock Magnolia Cemetery. Schultz died April 21 1918 at 2:30 pm Battle Creek Mich funeral from Mrs Jen netts 902 Selma street Friday morning 10 20 Magnolia Cemetery. Ward died April 28 1913 at 1 40 pm funeral Friday 2 30 Christchurch Pine Crest Cemetery.

Hodgson Joseph Hodgson Government Street Magnolia Cemetery Schultz Battle Creek Mich Sidney R. Schultz A. D. Jennett Selma Street

Oil Well Explosion Kills Miller and Hurts Worker

Associated Press reports a Tulsa incident near Nowata Oklahoma where L H Miller dropped nitroglycerine causing a derrick explosion. Miller died, John Hopkins lost both arms, and a laborer was fatally injured likely.

Associated Press Tulsa Okla Nowata L. H. Miller Miller John Hopkins

Russia awaits powers over Scutari crisis in 1912 diplomacy

In St Peters burg on April 24, Russian foreign minister Sergius Sasanoff met with ambassadors and exchanged telegrams with European chancelleries. Diplomats prefer letting France and Great Britain lead. Montenegro coercion is unlikely. Ambassadors conference in London may revisit Scutari. Minor demonstrations occur amid Passion Week and Easter.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Sutari Sergius Sasanoff France Great Britain Montenegro Russia London Scutari

Fire damages and social notices from city briefs

A 2:30 a m house fire at 503 Church street caused slight damage and was put out by Hose Company No 3. Beth Zur Lodge hosts a meeting to recap the B N A I B R I T H convention in Nashville. Grand Bay plans a new Masonic lodge as officers travel Friday from Mobile. Plum street homes at Nos 3 and 5 sustain about 600 in damage with insurance partial coverage. Conti street residence at 550 suffers minor roof sparks damage.

Church Street J. I. Clemmons B’Nai_ B’Rith Nashville Beth Zur Lodge B'Nai B’rith Hall Government Warren Streets Plum Street J. L. Heckerly Lucretia Henderson J. Bohn Conti Street G. Ivulich

Certificate filed dissolving Progressive Realty and Trust Co

A certificate of dissolution for Progressive Realty and Trust Company was filed in the Probate Court late Wednesday afternoon, formalizing the company’s end in the registry.

Progressive Realty and Trust Company

Pensacola Pastor Leads Protracted Meeting at Broad Street

Rev. R. J. Haskew of Pensacola delivered a sermon at Broad Street Methodist Church on Wednesday night from the text I am the resurrection and the life. The meetings will continue nightly through May 4.

R. J. Haskew Pensacola Broad Street Methodist Church

Government Not Taking Sides in Rate Case

Attorney General McReynolds told Minnesota's L A Smith that the federal Justice Department is not taking sides in the state rate cases before the Supreme Court. He said the department filed a brief as a friend of the court to provide information, not intervene, and to aid the court with relevant facts and law.

Associated Press Washington McReynolds L. A. Smith Minnesota Federal Department of Justice Supreme Court Smith Thomas B. O’brien

Idaho Opens Lands to All Aliens after May 10

Boise Idaho April 24 report states the Idaho legislature repealed all land ownership restrictions by aliens effective May 10 and aimed to attract outside capital for state development after the May 10 repeal.

Associated Press Boise Idaho

Baldwin Estate Divided After Four Years Of Liquidation

Los Angeles April 24 The Baldwin estate liquidation ends with realty sales valued over 11 million dollars. proceeds to be split between Clara Baldwin Stoker and Anita Baldwin McClaughry. H Franke petitions to recall Arcadia Trustee H A Unruh, executor, alleging Stoker does not live in Arcadia.

Associated Press Los Angeles E. J Arcadia Supreme Court H. Franke H. A. Unruh Baldwin Franke

One Aeroplane Fatality and Two Injuries in Berlin Flight

A German aviator named Dunetz died this morning at Johannisthal aerodrome after falling from a height while flying. Russian pilot Princess Eugenie Shakoffskaya and Vsevolod Abramovitch also fell from a biplane, both injured though Abramovitch severely and the princess lightly. Their craft collapsed at about thirty feet. Abramovitch previously flew from Berlin to St. Petersburg last August.

Associated Press Berlin Dunetz Johannisthral Aerodome Eugenie Shakoffskaya Vsevolod Abramovitch Johanisthal Abramovitch Abrahamovitch St. Petersburg

Tickets Offered By Good Roads Federation

Information via Mobile and Ohio Railroad tickets available through the City Ticket office at 23 S. Royal Street or from H. E. Jones Jr General Agent Passenger Department.

Senate Committee Moves Toward Woman Suffrage Vote

Washington April 24 Members of the senate woman suffrage committee have practically decided that a resolution to amend the constitution to give women the ballot will be reported favorably at the present session. If the tariff bill remains in committee the resolution will be brought up in the senate by Chairman Thomas with a determined effort to pass it. Tariff or currency legislation may delay action until hearings are complete.

Associated Press Washington Senate Woman Suffrage Committee Finance Committee Thomas

Striker Killed in Clash At Draper Company Textile Yard

In Hopkdale Massachusetts an unidentified striker was killed today during a clash between police and pickets guarding Draper Company textile workers. Revolver fire continued for several minutes with one fatality reported.

Associated Press Hopedale Mass Draper Company

King's Royal Germetuer Promises Rheumatism Cure

An advertisement touts King's Royal Germetuer as a cure for rheumatism claiming internal doses every two hours and topical baths dissolve pains. It asserts kidney drainage of uric acid and germs, guarantees lasting relief, cites hundreds cured, and lists Memphis and Mobile druggists selling at $1 per bottle.

Ellis, Lillybeck Drug Co Memphis, Tenn Mobile G. van Antwerp Drug Co

Boys' Union Magazine Debuts May First

The Boys' Union announces The Boys' Union Magazine to support a downtown club for working boys. The first 36 page issue will release May 1 with 20 pages of stories and youth content, plus illustrations, and will be circulated free throughout the city.

Boys’ Union

Overheated Engine Sets Fire to Car on Royal Street

A car with license tag No 22 owned by Hobart Motor Car Company caught fire Thursday morning on Royal street near Dauphin. The engine overheated after a radiator pipe clogged and the wooden flooring ignited. The blaze was extinguished, and the vehicle towed away with slight damage.

Hobart Motor Car Company Royal Street Dauphin

Deaths Caused Natural Deaths Autopsies Find Causes

In St Louis on April 24 autopsies on Mrs. Ernestine Kommichau and her daughter Selma, bodies found immured in cement in the basement of their home Tuesday, concluded both died of natural causes.

Associated Press ST. Louis Ernestine Kommichau Selma

Albright Fined For Standing Too Long In City Traffic

E R Albright was fined 2 dollars or four days by Recorder Edington Wednesday after noon for violating the standing clause of the city traffic ordinance.

E. R. Albright Edington

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Stuart Plapao Pating Tion Gifts Selec Willis Jewelers Dauphin ST North Side Bell Iver Lyric Orpheum NEW York Exchange Central F. Walter & CO Ee Roede Peter Almarket Yamamoto Grand Lodge Grand Bay Dan A. Greene Grand Bay Lodge Bank of Mobile National Banking Association Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy Warren Street Kreptor A. F. Rockwell Optometrist and Manufacturing Optician N. Conception ST Parris Vian Skufxry ASA Transporta Reynalds Music House Mobile, Ala Crescent Theatre
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