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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1913

Page

3

Mexican Papers Applaud Huerta Over Lind Persona Non Grata

Mexican newspapers praise Provisional President Huerta for declaring John Lind persona non grata. The Independente calls the action irreproachable logic, while Imparcial sees it as a stand against intervention. El Pais lauds dignity and decorum as Mexico rebuts Bryan’s pressure from Washington.

Associated Press Mexico City Huerta John Lind Mexico Independente Imparcial el Pais Bryan

Baldwin delegates named for Mobile celebration

Judge Smith appoints Baldwin county representatives for the Southern Commercial Congress meeting in Mobile October 27 to 29 honoring the Panama Canal opening. Appointees include Frank Fesler Foley Abner J. Smith J. B. Blackburn D C Byrne Leslie Hall and many others from towns such as Stockton Tensaw Fairhope Daphne and Robertsdale.

Bay Minette Smith Baldwin County Southern Commercial Congress Mobile Panama Canal John Tyler Morgan Frank Fesler Foley Abner J. Smith J. B. Blackburn D. C. Byrne Leslie Hall D. W. Stapleton John Wallace Ray Minette Frank Earle John Wilson Blacksher B. F. Feist H. W. Slaughter Tensaw C. W. Byrne Stockton Henry Harvard Perdido FE. B. Gaston Greene Fairhope A. Moog Shattle’s Wharf J. P. Lipscomb Magnolia Springs A Wilkins Daphne Thomas J. Holman Muscogee Thomas’h. Banning Robertsdale

Diplomatic Crisis Draws Broad Interest in Outcome

The situation is treated as a diplomatic crisis with near simultaneous developments and intense interest from multiple sides. Stakeholders watch closely as events unfold and potential resolutions are weighed.

Jewels From Hanan Robbery Traced to New York

Private detectives report part of the $150,000 jewel haul from Mrs. John F. Hanan seized at Narragansett Pier on July 25 has been traced to New York. An attempt to sell pieces to a downtown jeweler faltered when the sellers were questioned.

Associated Press New York John 4. Hanan Narragansett Pier

Gilbert Price Benched for Curving One Over to Callahan

Nashville Tenn Aug Gilbert Price, who pitched in the tenth for Atlanta, allowed Callahan to double and score the winning run. He was suspended after the game and sent back to Atlanta. Price said Manager Smith objected to a curve ball on a two and two count. Smith denied it. Price replaced Dent with a runner on second. Callahan, a left handed batter, was thought weak against southpaw pitching.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Gilbert Price Atlanta Callahan Smith Price Dent

Promoter Drew Indicted Again In Fraud Case

E C Drew of Fort Payne Alabama, a promoter tied to oil and gas ventures, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Gadsden Alabama on forty seven counts alleging fraudulent use of the mails. He organized Willis Valley Oil and Gas and Dekalb and Etowah Oil and Gas and sold stock nationwide by mail. Drew pleaded not guilty and his hearing is set for next Monday in Gadsden.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn E. C. Drew Fort Payne Ala Gadsden Drew Willis Valley Oil and Gas Company Dekalb and Etowah Oi and Gas Company

Moose Dictator a Star Witness in Alabama electrocutions

In Birmingham Alabama E J Northcutt supreme dictator of the Order of Moose for Alabama testified at the coroner jury session investigating the deaths of Donald A Kenney and Christopher C Gustin. Ben M Jacobs past grand master of the Masons led the examination and pressed for details including an admission of no regular degree team and a hit and miss initiation. He noted Moose members include Wilson Clark and Sherman. The jury planned to report today.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala E. J. Northcutt Order of Moose Alabama Donald A Kenney Christopher C. Gustin Ben M. Jacobs Masonic Fraternity Northcutt Kenny Gustin Witnners Wilson Champ Clark Sherman

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulate children's bladder troubles. It promises a two month treatment per bottle and offers testimonials. Mail order available with 160 price. address given for Dr. W. Hall.

Texas Wonder Kh. W. Hall

University of North Carolina students deprived of citizenship

Three UNC students Merriman Oldham Fateh completed four month hazing sentences after William Rand death. They appealed to Governor Craig for pardon and restoration of citizenship but were refused. Chief Justice Clark ruled pardoning would not expedite court restoration. five years must pass before legal restoration is possible.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C University of North Carolina William Rand Smithfield W. L. Merriman Wilmington George Oldham A. C. Fateh Mount Olive Craig Clark

Colorado Trap Shooter Sets Century Mark at Omaha Meet

Longmont, Colorado shooter from the 19 yard line won the eighth annual Western Handicap at the Omaha Gun Club with a perfect 100. Ditto Keitherburg and P. J. Cairns tied for second and third with 99s. H Grindle of Dewey, Oklahoma, shot 98 to place fourth. Pro H Spencer of St. Louis led professionals with 98 and a 22 yard handicap.

Omaha Neb Aug C. A H. Spencer St. Louis

French Aero Club keeps plans for aviation cup races in Blchemis

In Paris the French Aero Club announced there would be no change to the date or arrangements for the international aviation cup races at Blchemis next month despite the arrest of Armand Deperdussin who had offered 2000 toward the event. Henry Deutsch de la Meurthe is reported to provide the required funds.

Associated Press Paris French Aero Club Blchemis Armand Deperdussin Henry Deutsch de la Meurthe

Vardon Confident of Winning on This Side

London Aug 8 Harry Vardon former British golf champion with Edward Ray present titleholder failed today for the United States to compete in the American championships is quoted saying I have played Americans before and I do not think them very strong After the blot on the escutcheon of British sport by the loss of the Davis cup tennis matches we are going to bring home the American title and show that golf at least is really the Englishman's game

Associated Presa London Harry Vardon Edward Ray United States

Berthet Sets Unpaced One Hour Bicycle Record

Paris August 8 Marciel Berthet broke the worlds unpaced one hour bicycle record by riding 26.85 miles in one hour. The prior American record was 25 miles 696 yards set by W W Hamilton in Denver Colorado on July 9 1598.

Associated Press Paris Marciel Berthet W. W. Hamilton Denver Cok

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