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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1913

Page

7

Impeachment Talk Elevates Sulzer Probe in New York

The Frawley investigation resumes with Philip Boyer testifying on stock trades linked to William Sulzer. Key questions focus on a campaign check and the mysterious No 500 account. Lawmakers debate impeachment versus grand jury referral over possible corrupt practices act violations.

Associated Press New York Philip Boyer Stock Exchange Boyer, Griswold & Co Frawley Legislative Investigation Committee William Sulzer Sulzer Stock Exchange House

General strike called by Barcelona labor confederation

The labor confederation in Barcelona declared a general strike as martial law was proclaimed in the city. Authorities reported extensive military precautions and many labor leaders were arrested.

Associated Press Barcelona Spain Confederation of Labor

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Poster

The Best Hot Weather Tonic GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. It will strengthen and fortify you to withstand the depressing effect of summer. 60c. Adv.

How Deperdussin Worked Bankers

Paris August 8 Armand Deperdussin airplane builder jailed on breach of trust and forgery explained to Examiner Judge Hirsch how he obtained more than 6 million dollars from banking firms. He said loans funded pretend silk purchases with profit sharing and repayments from future sales. He claimed banks repaid 3.6 million, leaving 2.4 million owed, to be covered by aero plane ventures and other profits.

Associated Press Paris Armand Deperdussin Hirsch Deperdussin Depardussin

Girl Drowned as Ocean Breakers Foil Rescue Effort

In Atlantic City New Jersey a crowd of about 500 watched Miss Edith Rockey of Quarryville Pennsylvania drown off State’s Avenue amid angry breakers. A Black man who tried to reach her was pulled from the water near death. It was her first ocean dip.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J Edith Rockey Quarryville State's Avenue Miss Rockey

Colorado professor named president of Randolph-Macon Woman's College

Dr. William A. Webb of Colorado accepted the presidency of Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg Virginia. He is a University of Colorado faculty member and will assume leadership immediately.

DR. Webb Colorado Randolph-Macon Associated Press Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Woman's College William A. Webb University of Colorado

Boykin Corrects Suit About Assault Case Involving Wheat

In a court filing F W Boykin corrects that he is being sued by H P Wheat for 31000 in personal damages and a missing watch. Boykin, a Malcolm Alabama real estate man, explains Wheat lost the watch in a scuffle and left before reclaiming it. the porter later found and placed it on the desk.

F. W. Boykin H. P. Wheat Wheat Boykin Mr. Boykin Malcolm, Ala

Police Court Fines Range For Speeding Vagrancy Offenses

Acting Recorder Gordon fined H B Schroeriff ten dollars or twenty days for speeding. Abraham Tabb, a Black driver, paid ten dollars or twenty dollars and four days for second charge of speeding and passing a street car while loading passengers. C C Seaton, Black driver, fined five or ten days for reckless driving after striking John Parker at St Francis and St Joseph. William Johnson pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and faced ten dollars fine or fifty days hard labor. Mandy Johnson, white woman, fined one hundred one dollars and fifty days in jail for vagrancy.

Abraham Tabb Patrolwen Conley Pierce C.C. Seaton Charles Shenher Recorder’s Court Seaton John Parker St. Francis St. Joseph Streets William Johnson Smith and Fincher Recorder's Court l Mandy Johnson Gordon

Stenographer Held for Mutiny in Chicago

Lillian Clarkson arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Mark A Foote charged with mutiny for refusing to perform extra work aboard the steamship North American between Chicago and Lake Superior points. Captain A E Johnston testified she refused orders and was reading a novel. Bonds set at $200.

Chicago Lillian Clarkson Mark A_ Foote United States Miss Clarkson North American Lake Superior A. E. Johnston Foote

Personal Notices From John and Janie in San Francisco and Fairhope

John of Motilian Pride West and North West reports improving health and is staying at the Hotel St Francis in San Francisco California. Miss Janie Rodgers leaves Mobile for Fairhope to confront Ban Barrett, with plans set.

John St. Francis San Francisco Cal

Deaths and Funerals for George Lauber and Samuel Sprague

Funeral held Thursday afternoon at 3 for George Lauber of 107 Theatre Street with burial at Magnolia Cemetery officiated by Rev M Hennig. Pallbearers included Honorary Ferdinand Kuppersmith and Dr. W B Gaines among others. Samuel Matthew Sprague 49 and a Mobile native died Thursday evening at 253 South Hamilton Street after a long illness. He was a druggist for 25 years with F C Scheible. survived by mother Mrs May Sprague and two sisters Mrs C H McCord and Miss Ida Sprague. interment Friday at Magnolia Cemetery.

George Lauber Theatre Street German Lutheran Church Lugo M. Hennig Magnolia Cemetery Ferdinand Kuppersmith Harry Pillans W. BP. Gaines Alex Schiemann Martin Holbrook Samuel Matthew Sprague

Freckle Cream Promises Cure Near at Hand

An advertisement claims Wilson's Freckle Cream removes freckles or fades them completely with a guarantee of refund if not satisfied. It touts large jars for $1.00 and asserts harmless, fragrance rich formula that also removes tan and pimples without hair growth. Available in mammoth jars and via mail order from Albright & Wood and Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Wilson Wilson’s Fair Skin Soap Albright & Wood and van Antwerp Drug Corporation Adv

Robbed Club House Guest Ends Pursuit in Death

A man held a dozen patrons at a Tulsa area club house, gathered about $60, then tried to flee in a car. He was shot and killed by a posse pursuing him in a second car. The killer fired back but missed.

Associated Press Tulsa Okla

Scout of Giants To Watch Gulls In Mobile Series

R F Kinsella former Three Eye League and current Giants and Browns scout visits Mobile at the Battle House to inspect Mobile players including newcomer Miller from Duluth. Frank P Coleman Memphis club president arrives to join the team on their final round.

R. F. Kinsella Springfield New York Giants St. Louis Browns City Battle House Mr. Kinsella Mobile Miller Duluth Gulls Frank P. Coleman Memphis Baseball Club

County Commissioner Henry Brannan Improves After Illness

The condition of County Commissioner Henry Brannan who was ill at Wilmer Alabama with typhoid fever improved Friday morning, according to reports.

Henry Brannan Wilmer Ala

Buckien Arnica Salve Claims Quick Pain Relief

Buckien’s Arnica Salve advertised as immediately removing pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine endorses it saying it robs injuries of their terrors and as a healing remedy is unequaled. Sold only at Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Buckien BE. Chamberlain Clinton van Antwerp Drug Corp Adv

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