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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1913

Page

2

Automobile Crash Injures Boy as Car Seized

Police search for a white automobile after a collision on Telegraph road near One Mile creek injures 14 year old Ernest Bradley and destroys a wagon driven by L R Morris a Black man from Plateau. Morris reports the crash then finds the vehicle’s license plate was snatched off during the incident.

L. R. Morris Plateau Telegraph Road One Mile Creek Morris Ernest Bradley Mobile

Motorcycle Club Advances Speed Limits Downtown

The Mobile Motorcycle Club formed with fifty six charter members pledges to curb motorcycle speeding. G. H. Walpole elected president with Jesse Hurdle vice president Henry Burns secretary John Moreno treasurer C. C. Swain road captain and Robert Paquette assistant road captain. Club plans rooms in the city and near Dog River.

Mobile Motorcycle Club G. H. Walpole Jesse Hurdle Henry Burns John Moreno C. C. Swain Robert Paquette Dog River

Car collision near Plateau leaves wagon wrecked and horse killed

Morris reported an automobile struck his wagon on the left side near Plateau. The car fled. Morris gave descriptions but the occupants refused to identify themselves. Authorities, including Chief Crenshaw, will watch auto repair shops to locate the car and owner. Morris noted a possible sighting at a Mobile wholesale house.

Plateau Morris Ernest Bradley Chief Crenshaw Mobile

Huerta warned as Lind envoy crisis deepens

Amid tensions with Mexico, officials signal pressure on Huerta to protect American envoy Lind. Secretary Bryan clarifies the president will announce new policy only after Lind reaches Mexico. Senator Smith accuses lobbyists tied to Madero's era of shaping US stance and calls for subpoenas.

Huerta Charge d'Affaires O'Shaughnessy Lind Bryan Mexico Washington

Stupendous Proposition for Southern Congress in Mobile

George J. Santa Cruz of Corry and Santa Cruz recalls a Mobile delegation visit to Washington to invite President Wilson to the Southern Commercial Congress and Panama Canal Celebration. The interview was informal and praised Wilson and the invited guests. Meridian was well represented.

George J. Santa Cruz Corry and Santa Cruz Mobile Washington President Wilson Southern Commercial Congress Panama Canal New York Wilson Irvine Congress Senate Alabama Mississippi Florida Meridian

Treasury funds aid crop movement and brighter business outlook

The report notes government plans to supply treasury funds to banks in the South and West to aid fall crop movement. July new issues totalled over 95 million, mostly to cover maturing obligations, with caution about further capital needs amid debt. The treasury shows 131 million net balance, with about 73 million freely available after deducting obligations and silver reserves.

International News Service Chicago Treasury Europe McAdoo South West New York Mr. McAdoo Cortelyou United States Treasury United States

Senators Favour Lind Mission Amid White House Debate

A Senate foreign relations gathering discussed Mr. Lind's Vera Cruz visit and Mexico City trip as an American led effort. Officials stressed Lind acts as adviser not envoy, and no interruption to the mission is anticipated despite Huerta tensions.

James Smith State Department Swanson Committee On Foreign Relations Bryan Senate Mr. Smith Overman Lobby Committee John Sharpe Williams John Sharp Williams Mexico Crawford Bacon White House Mr. Lind Dr. Hale Louisiana Lind Vera Cruz William Bayard Hale Mexico City O'Shaughnessy Huerta United States Admiral Fletcher Wilson Congress Foreign Relations Committee

Funeral for Theodore J. Hughes Held in Mobile

Theodore J. Hughes died suddenly in New Orleans and the funeral occurred Saturday afternoon. The body arrived in Mobile at 12:45 and the service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Matthew Brewster. Burial followed in Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers W. P. Williamson W. L. Ross Sr. J. S. Barrett Harry I. Ross W. L. Ross Jr. and Irvin Little.

Theodore J. Hughes New Orleans Mobile Matthew Brewster Magnolia Cemetery W. P. Williamson W. L. Ross, Sr J. S. Barrett Harry I. Ross W L. Ross, Jr Irvin Little

Tempting Bait for Farm Hands

Seattle reader Ray Mells a farmer promises incentives to workers including a horse or buggy on Sundays and evenings, and a Sunday dinner after meetings. He adds two eligible sisters as a lure for attracting labor.

Seattle Ray Mells Mells

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