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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1913

Page

2

Carranza aims at Monclova as Huerta ouster looms

Dispatches say Carranza forces approach Monclova in a decisive battle feared to compel a Huerta removal if the federals lose. U.S. senators mull Fall’s resolution to seek full Mexican information and protect Americans, while Ambassador Wilson faces White House opposition and possible suppression.

Nuevo Leon San Luis Potosi Carranza Monclova War Department Mexico City Mexico Huerta Senate Fall New Mexico State Department United States Wilson White House Wth Flood House Committee On Foreign Affairs

German native John Miller dies at Whistler residence

John Miller of German origin dies at his home on St Stephen's road near Whistler at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon. He had lived in Whistler for sixty years and leaves relatives in Mobile. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 3 o'clock at the residence and 30 o'clock at St Bridget's Church. Interment will follow in the Catholic cemetery.

John Miller Germany St. Stephen’s Road Whistler Eccased Mobile St. Bridget’s Church Miller St. Stephen's’ Road St. Bridget's Church

Miller Reports to Finn to Play Right Field Sunday

Elmer V. Miller an outfielder from Duluth Minnesota has joined Finn and will play right field in Sunday's game. Miller reported to the manager last night and is expected to boost the lineup for the Montgomery club.

Miller Finn Montgomery Ala Aus Elmer V. Miller Duluth Minn

Molon's Baseball Matinee At German Relief Hall

The matinee game at German Relief Hall is called for 8 p m and Mobile will be at Montgomery. Fans are promised the coolest place in town with plenty of ice water and free admission for ladies.

Montgomery

Waybill Clerk’s Grain Diversion Arrest in Jackson

J M Evans a way bill clerk for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad is accused of diverting three grain carloads to Memphis and selling one car to Jones and Rogers. He admitted diverting three cars and claimed others never moved. Evans was arrested in Memphis after being detained by Captain O Haver and A Chester.

Memphis Tenn Roper J. M. Evans Mobile and Ohio Railroad Jackson Jones & Rogers South Front Street A. L. Chester Evans Chester Emphis O’haver Brunner Camp Street New Orleans Jones & Rodgers Kivans

Handsome Girl for Young Bride

Miss Mary Hather Stewart, bride of A Richards once a Wisconsin track captain, received a wedding gift of 100000 dollars from her grandfather John Stewart, a wealthy lumberman. Mary is the first granddaughter of Mr. Stewart to marry. her father T R Stewart sits in the state senate and presides over the First National Bank of Aurora.

International News Service Aurora Ill Mary Hather Stewart John Stewart A. Richards University of Wisconsin Stewart T. R. Stewart State Senate First National Bank of Aurora

Woman Says Suicide Attempt Aimed For Heart

Mrs. Adelia Schnyder in New Orleans explains she tried to kill herself after a quarrel with her husband Isaac Schnyder. She stole a 38 pistol from her mother’s wardrobe and shot herself in the left breast at 9 10 am, recovering at Charity Hospital with non serious wounds. She insisted she has no intention to try again.

New Orleans Adelia Schnyder Isaac Schnyder Madeline Paulman Charity Hospital

Palace Jewelry proprietor injured in bicycle crash

Isadore Dahlheimer owner of Palace Jewelry Company was severely injured when a Western Union messenger bicycle collided with him at Royal and St Francis streets. The rider Ed Lavenhouse was knocked from his bike but unharmed. Dahlheimer suffered a broken arm and other injuries.

Isadore Dahlheimer Palace Jewelry Company Ed Lavenhouse Western Union Telegraph Company Dahlheimer Royal St. Francis Lavenhouse

Danzey Man Shot by Officer Improves in Sanitarium

John R. Danzey, shot in the leg by Traffic Officer William Chandler after an alleged attack, is reported to be improving rapidly at the Inge Londurant sanitarium. A city commission inquiry into Chandler's action is expected after Danzey's recovery.

John R. Danzey William Chandler Danzey Inge-Londurant Sanitarium City Commission Chandler

Westerners at Lucerne Packed Hotels for Peak Season

At Lucerne on Aug 2 crowds of American visitors fill the leading hotels. Late arrivals include Mrs Morehead and Miss Anderson of San Francisco, Ferdinand Blumenthal, F Paul and family of Los Angeles, Mrs Wilson of Oakland, and Mrs Keene of Chicago.

Lucerne Morehead Anderson San Francisco Ferdinand Blumenthal F. Paul and Los Angeles Wilson Oakland Keene Chicago

New York Woman Loses Car and Bank Funds in Attachment

In New York at Bonavista apartments Sheriff Harburger and Deputy Sheriff Winters seized Mrs Marie LaMar's automobile and $51 from Fifth Avenue Bank to satisfy a $248.51 judgment secured by Manchester Garage Company. The sale occurred before requests for postponement. Bierman bid $75 above lien for the car.

David Lamar Sgierrman Lamar New York Bierman

Woman vows charity after nearly $100000 diamond theft

Mrs. John H. Hanan of Narragansett Pier says she will not replace stolen jewels but use money for charity after the $100,000 loss. Detectives press Mrs. Hanan and Mrs. Rumsey for help as police seek clues from a Providence house rumor of a wealthy occupant.

Narragansett

July Weather Record: Warmest and Coolest Day Tied

The Weather bureau report shows July 6 tied for the month’s high at 98 degrees and low at 70 degrees. July 22 matched the 70 degree low but not the 98 degree high. July had 18 thunderstorms and 5 clear days with 4.41 inches of precipitation and southwest winds averaging 6.2 mph. a 85 mph northeast gust occurred July 6.

Cannibals but Gentlemen Describe Central Africa Folk

Dan Crawford, author of Thinking Black, arrived in New York aboard a steamer and described Central Africa’s negroes as cannibals yet the most splendid gentlemen in the world after twenty three years among them.

New York Central Africa Dan Crawford Crawford

London's Lure Attracts Many Americans Still

Americans linger in London after a busy social season as visitors like Mrs. Ogden Mills and Mrs. George Cavenish Bentinck rent estates and stay at the Ritz and Claridge's. Notables including Astor, Vanderbilt, Gould, Taft, and the Marlborough duchess mingle with British hosts while plans for munici pal women candidates unfold.

London Goodwood Ritz Spain W. W. Astor Scotland Glendoe Invernesshire Arthur Lee Hamilton Fish Ogden Armour James McLean Bostwick Richard Loundsberry New York Continent Frederick Williams Taylor Lady Taylor George Lady Murray Haddon Chambers May Robinson John Lane Muriel Hind William Astor Drayton Claridge’s Devonshire Drayton Helen Squires United States Cuba William Phillips Reginald Brooks Waldorf Astor Cliveden-on-the Thames North Berwick Burton Cincinnati Ersland George J. Gould Ritz Hotel Stork W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Paris 8. R. Guggenheim Henry W. Taft Cornelius Vanderbilt Carlton President Lowell Alwond's John W. Cox Henry C. Phipps

American physicians entertained at Dresden banquet

Seventy American physicians en route to the London medical congress were entertained this week by the Dresden municipality. Twenty members of the American Civic Association visiting to study German municipal government were guests at another banquet.

Dresden Medical Congress London American Civic Association

Reiss Mercantile Co Ad Opens in Town

The notice announces the Reiss Mercantile Co. opening or advertisement in the area, listing the business as a local merchant. Details emphasize location and availability of goods for the community.

Reiss Mercantile Co Item Today Ady

Wagner's Saxony Home Sells to Distiller for Schnapps

Richard Wagner’s Pillnitz residence in Saxony has been auctioned to a distillery owner and will be used to produce Schnapps and cognac. The sale drew ire from music lovers and the press, who lament the destruction of the composer’s historic Loehringren house.

International News Service Berlin Richard_ Wagner Pillnitz Saxony Loehringten

Police collect 1147 dollars in July records

Police records show July collections from fines totaling 1 147 80 dollars. In July 1913 631 persons were arrested with 191 white and 322 colored. 178 white men and 13 white women. 219 colored men and 113 colored women. Discharges totaled 150. Two liquor license arrests were bound over to city court.

Police Department Recorders Court James J. Barry, Sr Crenshaw

Negro man arrested in theft of Jersey cow

Frank Ward of Prichard was jailed at police headquarters on a grand larceny charge for stealing a Jersey cow from L. N. Ward of Toulminville. Police say Ward tried to sell the cow for 30 dollars Thursday night and he faces arraignment in recorder's court Monday morning.

Frank Ward Prichard L. N. Ward Toulminville Recorder’s Court

Burial of Alfred Gronbeck at Pine Crest Cemetery

The funeral of Alfred G. Gronbeck was held Saturday from his south Brewster street home and at Pine Crest cemetery. Rev. A. F. Carr of Government Street Presbyterian church led services at the residence and graveside, with many floral designs placed on the graves.

Alfred Gronbeck Alfred G. Gronbeck Brewster Street Catherine A. F. Carr Government Street Presbyterian Church Pine Crest Cemetery

Ill-Spent Life Ends in Shootings at Busy Fifth Avenue Corner

Abram Fink a Buffalo jeweler shot Miss Bessie Silverman on Fifth Avenue at Thirtieth Street and then killed himself. The woman was wounded in the neck. Fink died on the curb. Police say she planned to leave the relationship amid tensions over her lifestyle.

International News Service New York Fifth Avenue Thirtieth Street Abram Fink Buffalo Bessie Silverman Fink New York Hospital Post Louis Silverman Silverman Meyer Silverman Roxbury Mass

Burglary charge against Charlie Tyrrell in Lawrence case

Charlie Tyrrell of Lawrence and Delaware streets was arrested Saturday night on burglary charges. Will Carter, complainant, alleges missing feed and other items. A Carter hat was found on Tyrrell at arrest.

Charlie Tyrrell Lawrence Delaware Will Carter Tyrrell Tt Ia Carter

Faith Community Notices From Local Churches

Church schedule listing multiple congregations with service times Sunday school, preaching hours, and weekly meetings. Includes First Baptist on Government and Jefferson streets with Rev J W Phillips Day pastor, Tabernacle Baptist, Calvary Baptist, Dauphin Way Baptist, Crichton, and First Christian Church details for Sunday services and midweek events.

Methodist Churches in City Offer Regular Services

The listing covers pastors and schedules for multiple churches on St Francis Street Government Street Broad Street Toulminville Ritrenas Prichard Dumas Chapel Whistler and surrounding areas. It notes pastors such as Rev O C McGehee Rev FE A Danneily Rev S W Roberts Rev Carl Preer and Rev A B Brown with Sunday schools at 9 30 a m and services at 11 a m and 8 p m along with midweek prayer meetings and Epworth League activities.

St. Francis Street St. Francis Joachim O. C. McGehee D. D P. Roach Epworth League Government Street Government and Proad FE. A. Danneily D.D Toulminville Carl Preer Renas Sunkeie B. Jones

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule With Pastor Notes

Central Presbyterian Church on Government street notes no service today due to pastor out of city. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Wednesday prayer at 6 p m. Government Street Presbyterian at Northwest Government and Jackson with Rev A F Carr D D pastor holds Sunday school 9 30 a m communion at 11 a m subject Christ Bearing Our Sins no evening service Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. seats free all welcome

Central Presbyterian Church East Dauphin Ann Streets A. Planck D. D Presbyterian Government Jackson Streets A. F.carr Harris Christian Endeavor Society

Trinity Church and St Anthony and Jackson Streets

Episcopal notices list Rev. A. G. Richards as rector with Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Feast of the Transfiguration celebration at 10 a.m. St Pauls and Church of the Good Shepherd also host services with Rev. Richards in charge.

Trinity Church St. Anthony and Jackson Streets A. G. Richards St. Paul's Church Whistier Church of the Good Shepherd

Dr Brewster to speak at open air service in Bienville Square

The Rev. Dr. Matthew Brewster, pastor of Christ Church, will preach at an inter denominational Federation of Mobile Churches service in Bienville Square this evening at 8 o'clock. All are invited. St Pauls Spring Hill notes Mr Edward A De Miller as minister in charge and sun gay school meets at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m.

First Baptist Jefferson Streets J. W. Phillips T. H. Frazer Cedar North Carolina George W. McRae J. Young Dauphin ‘Way Baptist Church W. P. Hines D. D J. O. Lambert Brewster Matthew Brewster Christ Church Federation of Mobile Churches Bienville Square St. Paul’s Spring Hill Edward A de Miller Sun- Gay School

Christian Science Church Services And Reading Room

First Church of Christ Scientist holds Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday school at 10 am. Testimonial meetings are Wednesdays at 7 45 pm. Reading room in Fidelita building, corner Government and Conception streets, open daily except Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.

Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Christian Science Hall St. Emanuel Street Fidelita Building Government Conception Streets

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Molon’s Baseball Waybill Harrison Mutual Burial Association South Conception Street Danlheimer Imperial Sanitary Gotham Wagner Inamorita Crichton J. B. Trotter Christian First Christian Church Dearborn Streets Sanford THE Richard Liquor Company North Commerce ST Bell
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