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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1913

Page

3

Grave doubts on US intervention in Mexico future

Francisco de la Barra former provisional president and ex Mexican ambassador to Washington arrived in New York and said US intervention was remote and would bring grave consequences. He backed President Wilson and Huerta to resolve tensions and would soon leave for Paris to become Mexico’s ambassador to France. He noted Mexican public opposition to foreign intervention and cited accompanying officials Carlos Pereyra and Canale.

Associated Press New York United States Francisco de la Barra Mexico Washington Senor de la Barra Paris France Aexico Wilson Huerta John Lind Carlos Pereyra Belgium Senor Canale

Great German scandal revived by court action in Berlin

In Berlin on August 9 a long standing German scandal surrounding Prince Philip zu Eulenberg is resurfaced by a lawsuit against the weekly Montags Zeitung. The paper linked Count George von Huelsen Haeseler to the affair and alleged a close friendship with the prince. Police searched the paper's offices on the editor's return, seizing manuscripts but finding no editor.

Associated Press Berlin Prince Philip Zu Euat Emperor William The Montags Zeitung Count George von Huelsen-Haeseler Royal Theatres Count von Huelsen-Haesler Prince Eulenberg

Americans and Canadians Divide Regatta Honors

On the Charles river in Boston the forty first regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen saw Americans and Canadians split wins. Toronto’s R Dibble and Philadelphia’s J B Kelley won senior sculls heats with Dibble faster overall. Riverside Boston beat Union Boston by six feet in the senior quadruple sculls. The annual meeting re elected York as president.

Associated Press Boston National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Charles River Basin Association R. Dibble Don Rowing Club Toronto J. B. Kelley Vesper Boat Club Philadelphia Dibble Riverside Union National Association of Amateur —Oarsmen York

Old-Time Slugging Fest Shocks Major Leagues

Lively slugging in major league games yesterday featured seven home runs led by Luderus of the Philadelphia Nationals who hit two in a 16 to 3 win over Chicago. Becker, Hoblitzer, Bodie, Wingo and Wilson also homered as the era’s high offense echoed 1911.

Associated Press Chicago Luderus Philadelphia Nationals Becker Cubs Hoblitzer Cincinnati Bodie Chicago Americans Wingo St. Louis Nationals Wilson Pittsburg

Sweden weighs nationwide prohibition to curb drunkenness

Stockholm Aug 9 reports Sweden may enact laws making alcohol use illegal nationwide. Prime Minister Staaff argues prohibition is the only effective reform, signaling a government move toward banning all spirituous drinks. The plan could face French opposition due to trade and finance links with Paris.

Associated Press Stockholm Sweden Staaff France Paris Paris Stock Exchange PBA OL

Nurse Emma Krill and Dr. Stanley Tron Marriage Rumor

Utica authorities investigate claims that Emma Krill nurse and Dr. Stanley Tron may have secretly wed. A bag contains morphine and reports say a sixteen year old girl may have replaced the nurse in Tron's affections. The couple reportedly traveled to New York and nearby towns on frequent trips.

Utica N. Y Emma Krill Stanley Tron Kris

Campaign leadership named for Democratic committee

Washington reporters note the National Democratic congressional committee names its active campaign executive group chaired by Representative Doremus of Michigan. Members include Senator James, Senator Gere, Representative Scully New Jersey, and Representative E T Taylor of Colorado. Doremus will chair ex officio and coordinate with the national committee on next year's congressional and senatorial campaigns. Gardner withdraws from Republican chair race and backs Woods amid Roosevelt tensions.

Associated Press Washington National Democratic Congressional Committee Doremus Michigan James Gere Scully New Jersey E. T. Taylor Colorado Democratic National Committee Republican Congressional Committee A. P. Gardner Massachusetts Representative Woods Iowa Representative Gardner Roosevelt

Randolph's Spartan Captures King's Cup

Edmund Randolph's 60-foot knockabout Spartan won the eighth race for the King's Cup in Newport Rhode Island. The Spartan finished 12 minutes 47 seconds behind the leading Irolista but won on time allowance. The victory earned a medal and had the yacht's name engraved on the base of the $5,000 cup. Nine yachts started at Brenton's Reef lightship, racing a 35 1 2 mile triangular course amid an east breeze that shifted to the south.

Newport R. L Edmund Randolph Spartan New York Yacht Club Irolita Randolph King George Edward VII Brenton’s Reef Acushel Barbara Grayling Iroquois Pleione Noor

Rhine wine fears rise as peronospora strikes vineyards

Warily the Rhine valley vineyardists face a poor outlook as cool damp days spread peronos pora, with reports of a third of grapes lost in some areas. Berlin notes 1912 dog meat slaughter up to 8,132, though many animals are killed at home, while agony remains a key center for dog slaughtering in the region.

Berlin Rhine Germany Chil Prussia

Welsh to Meet Ritchie on Labor Day in Vancouver

Freddie Welsh the English lightweight champion will fight Ted Ritchie for the American championship on Labor Day in Vancouver British Columbia according to his manager. The announcement confirmed the Labor Day bout as the next scheduled defense.

Welsh Ritchie Vancouver Freddie Welsh

Gueydan Withdraws Guatemala Minister Claim

Henri L. Gueydan has asked Secretary of State W. J. Bryan to withdraw his application for the Guatemala minister post, blaming tariff politics and announcing a run for Congress in the upcoming election.

Lafayette Henri L. Gueydan W. J. Bryan Guatemala Louisiana Gueydan Congress Guevydan Hin

Digestit Digestits a Digest of Digestion Relief Letters

A history of digestive relief claims for Digestit highlighting patients from Springfield Ohio and Toledo Ohio. Reports describe acute indigestion severe weight loss and rapid relief after using Digestit with weight gain and restored appetite. Ads note trial size 25 cents and large size 50 cents and encourage trying the product via local druggists.

H. Pelton Springfield Ohio Wally News Tyne G. F. Paul Meyers St Toledo van Antwerp

Castoria described as safe pleasant remedy for children

Castoria is presented as a harmless substitute for castor oil paregoric drops and soothing syrups. It claims to relieve constipation feverishness teething trouble and diarrhea while promoting sleep and digestion. The ad warns against counterfeits and asserts Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature and supervision for over 30 years.

Astoria Chas. H. Fletcher

On to Downing Street Riot Plans Unfold in London

Sylvia Pankhurst vows to lead next Sunday's suffragette riot with the cry On to Downing Street as guards increase at St James Palace. The free speech defense group invited her to Trafalgar Square but restricted calls to march to Downing Street. Pankhurst rejects the offer and declares she will join the square rally and proceed to Downing Street. Also an advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with patient praise after quick relief for bowel troubles.

Associated Press London St. James Palace Sylvia Pankhurst Downing Street Asquith Free Speech Defense Committee Miss Pankhurst Trafalgar Square

Grand Circuit Meet at Kalamazoo Closes

The Kalamazoo Grand Circuit meet ends after four strong races. Sickness among 360 shipped horses trimmed fields though attendance set a new high. Foote Prince won both heats in the 2 07 pace as Warner Hall and Eddie Dillard split seconds for second and third. Dudie Archdale captured the free for all trot driven by Frank Jones. Braden Direct broke early then regained speed to place, while Baron Del Ray won the 2 17 trot after a rough start.

Associated Press Kalamazoo Mich Foote Prince Warner Hall Eddie Dillard Dudie Archdale Frank Jones Braden Direct Baron del Ray

Ashe and Dillon Fight to Twelve Round Draw in Winnipeg

New York’s George Ashe and Indianapolis’ Jack Dillon battled twelve rounds in Winnipeg last night. Dillon opened the bloodletting in the first round but Ashe endured and sent Dillon to the floor in the fourth. Both men absorbed heavy punishment, with Ashe bleeding profusely as the final bell rang.

Ashe Dillon Winnipeg Man George Ashe New York Jack Dillon Indianapolis Tillon

Father of "Gen." Jones Attempts Death by Own Action

Dr. Oliver Livingston Jones, father of suffrage leader Rosalie Jones, attempted suicide by shooting in New York. Surgeons say he probably will die. no motive has been ascertained beyond a period of unspecified troubles. He is 62 and a wealthy retired physician.

Associated Press New York Oliver Livingston Jones Rosalie Jones Suffrage Army Albany Washington Jones

Remedy Relief After Dysentery Attack in Snow Hill

B W Hill of Snow Hill North Carolina after July dysentery suffered two months, weighed 124 pounds, found no relief from doctor and other remedies until using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After two bottles, permanent relief reported. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain B. W. Hill Snow Hill N. C

Famous Brighton Track Faces Foreclosure Sale

New York August 8 report forecasts the closure of Brighton Beach race track with a foreclosure sale set for August 28. The motion targets a second mortgage for about 95000 dollars while the first mortgage stands at 650000 dollars.

Associated Press New York Brighton Beach

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