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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

3

Democrats Hedge On Tariff Bill Amid War Leader Note

In Washington on August 7 Associated Press reports Senator Warren criticizing Democratic hedges on the tariff bill. He cites a war leader’s remark that war is hell and argues the bill hurts Northwest farmers while taxing most purchases. Warren accuses Democrats of trying to instill panic to attack the proposal.

Associated Press Washington Senator Warren Northwest Senate Warren

One Million Dollars To Alabama From Federal Funds

Local bankers estimate that Montgomery Birmingham and Mobile will share one million dollars of fifty million allocated for the fall crop movement. They expect Montgomery to obtain about four hundred thousand dollars for the city.

Alabama Montgomery Ala Birmingham Mobile

Aviator Cody Dies in Aldershot Air Crash

Col F S Cody an Anglo American aviator famed as a cowboy turned flyer is killed in an Aldershot plane crash with passenger Evans. The craft crashed from 200 to 300 feet while over Government House near Aldershot injuring both occupants.

Associated Press London F. S. Cody Alairshot Cody Evans Aldershot Government House British Isles England Indian Civil Service Leon Frank

Praise for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

A testimonial states that after severe bowel troubles the remedy cured a man quickly and safely with one or two doses. It claims life threatening attacks are resolved and urges use when in need. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

President Wilson Welcomes Casey Family At White House

President Wilson paused official business to greet Representative John J. Casey of Pennsylvania and his wife with eight children. The Casey brood, six boys and two girls up to age twelve, stood with a baby girl nine months old as the president shook hands and wished them luck.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Tumulty John J. Casey Pennsylvania Casey Mr. Arms

Fire insurance firms agree to resume Missouri business

Attorney General Barker leads talks with 132 fire insurers who withdrew after the Orr bill. About 75 percent of the companies back reentry, with a plan to dismiss suits, abandon requests for a special session to repeal the Orr law, and restore the firms to normal status within days.

Associated Press Jefferson City Barker Missouri Ounce ST. Louis Edward F. Coltra David Rumsey

Persian capital riot erupts as Baktiari clashes with forces

In Tehran fighting rages since midnight as Baktiari clansmen clash with national authorities. Skirmishes spread to main street near foreign legations and other districts with military police patrolling. Baktiaris, nomadic semi independent group allied to Kurds, played a major role in the last revolution.

Sy Associated Press Tehran Persia Cty

How the Trouble Starts Propaganda for Chamberlain's Tablets

An old advertisement warns constipation causes many ailments and urges readers to take Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular to avoid diseases. Sold by all dealers.

Mexican Robbery Suspects Sought by U S Officials

Five Mexican men, Jose Bamuelon Antonio Mackinney Leopoldo Mendez Eamundo Fosas Ileseas and Gerardo Diaz, are believed wanted on robbery charges in Mexico. Federal officers in New Orleans act on a Washington request from the Huerta government to arrest them and await extradition warrants and evidence.

Associated Press New Orleans Department of Justice Washington Federrl Mexico Huerta Jose Bamuelon Antonio Mackinney Leopoldo Mendez Eamundo Fosas Ileseas Gerardo Diaz Belize E. C. Brito

Executed guide seen by prisoners before release in Mexico

American miners and three companions held nine days by General Orozco's forces in Chihuahua witnessed their guide die and were fired upon by federal troops at Rancheria. They were released after pressure from Washington and a hearing arranged by U. S. Consul Marion Letcher in Chihuahua.

Associated Pressing Pascual Orozco Rancheria Charles Biesel Mines Company of America Chicago Bernardo J. MacDonald San Patricio Washington E. C. Burns State Department Chihuahua Letcher MacDonald Harrell

Fireworks display lights Monroe Park Thursday night

A fine display of fireworks lit Monroe Park Thursday night drawing local spectators. Bevan attended the event and noted the impressive show.

Monroe Park

Seed Roasts Ex-Gov Comer in Brent Barbecue Denunciation

Former Lieutenant-Governor Walter Seed denounces ex Governor Ben Comer in Brent Alabama as farmers and miners jeer. The fiery exchange centers on bank bills and railroad ties, with Seed accusing Comer of misrepresenting the truth while the crowd roars and cheers at the barbecue gathering.

Brent Ala Alabama B. BB. Comer Walter D. Seed Tuscaloosa John H. Wallace Mr Seed Mr. Seed Comer Seed I. K. Campbell New York Coull Cone Perent Campbell Come Mr. Com Mr. Comer Mr.Seed

Fake canvassers for Masonic Home work Montgomery

Montgomery Aug 7 Several individuals posing as agents of the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home of Alabama have solicited funds in the city. Lawrence Lee, chairman of the executive committee, warns the public that only he is authorized to seek funds and that the impersonators are impostors. Police search for the pretenders.

Montgomery Ala Canvays Masonic Widows’ and Orphans’ Home of Alabama Lawrence Lee Axim Blome

Fortune Found in Street Exchange Place New York

Robert G Dale a New York businessman and his brother Ambrose G Date of Trenton found on Exchange Place New York a cache of negotiable securities valued at 87 000 dollars. They delivered the items to a Wall Street broker who located the rightful owners. Officials believe a bank messenger dropped the securities.

Associated Press Trenton N. J Robert G Dale New York Ambrose G. Date Exchange Place Wall Street

Duke of the Abruzzi Attacked by Strikers

In Milan on August 7, clashes between strikers and soldiers wounded fifty people and led to about one hundred arrests. The Duke of the Abruzzi was attacked while driving. his car was pelted with stones but he remained unharmed as police dispersed the mob.

England United States British War Office Duke OF the Milan Italy Bonne Ofmseldiers Abruzzi

Turley Guilty of Embezzling at Mississippi Insane Hospital

Turley T. H. Furley, once steward at the Mississippi Insane Hospital, was found guilty of embezzling funds. The jury returned the verdict early this morning after a trial that ended with a deferred sentence. Indicted for allegedly issuing a $810 check to Weatherby for cattle, Weatherby testified he did not receive the funds. This marks the eighth conviction tied to a broader probe of state institutions.

Brandon, Mins T. H. Furley Missisippi Insane Hospital Ury Turley J. W. Weatherby Weatherby

Storm wrecks monuments in Roanoke cemetery

A wind and rain storm in Roanoke Virginia yesterday toppled about twenty five costly monuments and headstones in Fairview Cemetery causing damage to nearby houses and striking a local street plant with lightning.

Associated Press Roanoke Fairview

Battle at Canton Claims Heavy Casualties at East Gate

Five hundred were killed or wounded in fighting between government troops and rebels at the east gate of Canton yesterday. The city’s position is regarded as serious, with reinforcements arriving to guard foreigners and property in the Shameen district.

East Gate Canton Seriour Shameen

Turkey urged to respect London treaty on Adrianople

Representatives in Constantinople pressed Turkey to evacuate Adrianople after Ottoman troops seized the fortress as war erupted among former Balkan allies. The diplomatic corps demanded the Turkish government honor the London treaty between the belligerents.

Cens London Constantinople Turkey Adrianople

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