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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
2
The Associated Press reports Berlin that Standard Oil has obtained a twenty year lease on the Sfetescu property of 2,000 acres plus other land concessions in Romania, as noted by Hamburger Nachrichten.
In a local notice Dodson's Liver Tone is praised as a safe herbal liquid that eases slow liver action, relieves constipation, and biliousness. It claims to be gentle, with no diet restrictions and offers a refund if unsatisfied amid warnings against calomel substitutes.
Outfielder Miller wired manager Finn he would leave Duluth for Mobile this week but may be assigned to Cleveland. A Friday dispatch claimed the Naps. verification awaited. McGill's move to Macon opens right field spots in Montgomery, while rumors of new Mobile signings were denied by Finn.
United States Commissioner Richard Jones Jr ruled that banding cigars with different names from those on their boxes is not a federal offense. Louis Morningstar, held on bond, had five thousand cigars confiscated after a dealer complaint of misrepresentation. Morningstar admitted mismatched bands but claimed no copyright breach. The case paused for an official Washington opinion before a final decision. Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as perfect for constipation and liver bowels with a guarantee.
Mobile alumni of the University of Alabama plan a smoker next Monday night August 4 at a leading Mobile cafe. Battle House or Cawthon may host with strong turnout expected. President George H. Denny endorses the plan and invited local graduates entering UA this fall.
B. L. Wright a member of a Memphis brokerage firm shot and killed himself at his home last night. Officials say his ill health persisted for months. Wright was 58 years old.
Alfred PF Gronbeck, 38?2 years old, a former New York resident employed by George B. Rogers, died of heart failure on a Government Street loop car Thursday night. He was pronounced dead by Dr. P. J. M. Acker and removed to the Gronbeck home on Brewster Street. Survived by his mother Mrs. Amelia Gronbeck and sister Miss Edith Gronbeck, with other relatives in Buffalo.
Sailor John Creederman was arrested Thursday night by Motorcycle Officer Noah Harris Jr. on drunkenness charges. At police headquarters a pair of brass knucks was found in his possession and he was fined five dollars or ten days by Recorder Edington. The state charge of carrying concealed knucks was continued for investigation. Creederman claims no knowledge of the knucks and alleges someone put the weapon in his pocket.
Milliken University receives nearly a million dollars from Anna B. Milliken widow of founder James Milliken. The Milliken mansion will become an art museum and a new corporation may carry on the educational and charitable projects funded by her bequest.
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