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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1913

Page

2

Doyle on Move On Ordinance Case in Mobile

The trial of W. M. Doyle a Mobile machinist and Socialist leader charged with violating the move on ordinance was continued in recorder court at defense counsel Jesse F Hogan request The hearing is set for Wednesday A large crowd attended the brief session with a courtroom argument over the word cheerfully used by Acting Recorder Robert E Gordon in ruling possible dismissal if the ordinance proved invalid

W. M. Doyle Socialist Party Mobile Recorder’s Court Jesse F. Hogan Robert E. Gordon Boykin B. Boone Gordon

Senator Reese Endorses Governor O Neal For Appointing

Henry F. Reese of Selma, a Dallas state senator and Mobile visitor, said Governor O Neal is within his power to call a special election to fill the late Joseph Johnston’s seat. Reese argued the people may name a successor if they can choose a senator. He commented on business in the black belt as favorable.

Henry F. Reese Selma Dallas Mobile Gulf City Reese Joseph Johnston National Congress O'Neal Black Belt

Clergymen Take Vacations From City Parishes

Rev. Father John W. Dunn of St. Matthew's heads to Mobile and then Brooklyn to visit relatives and gather articles for the new church. Rev. Father E. J. Hackett of the Cathedral travels to Boston for vacation at his old home. Rev. Father Cassidy also of the Cathedral plans to leave for Providence Rhode Island for his vacation.

John W. Dunn St. Matthew's Church Mobile Brooklyn New York Relatves E. J. Hackett Boston Mass Father Cassidy Cathedral Providence R. I

Ex Missionary Sermon At Bienville Square

Former missionary Rev Darwin Levitt spoke to about 500 in Bienville Square on the story of the rich young ruler from Luke eighteen. He urged giving up money to follow Christ and doing good for others as a path to heaven. Dr Planck opened with prayer and Dr O C McGehee gave the blessing. Miss Fannie L Howell played organ while Frank Horton was absent.

Jesus Christ St. Luke Darwin Levitt China Irvington Ala Bienville Square Mr. Levitt Christ Kingdom of Heaven Dr. Planck O. C. McGehee Frank Horton Fannie L. Howell

Dr Hines Decides to Stay in Mobile

The Dauphin Way Baptist Church heard Pastor Rev. W. P. Hines choose to remain in Mobile rather than accept the call from First Baptist Church of Gulfport Mississippi. He said inducements from Gulfport were offered but his duty is in Mobile.

DR. Hines Mobile Dauphin Way

Dr Carr Weighs Calls From Meridian and Fort Worth

The Rev. A F Carr pastor of Government Street Presbyterian has received calls from Broadway Presbyterian Fort Worth Texas and a Meridian Presbyterian church. He is undecided and visiting relatives in Knoxville Tennessee. No decision announcement has been made by his congregation.

A. F. Carr Government Street Presbyterian Church Broadway Presbyterian Church Fort Worth Texas Presbyterian Church Meridian

First Alabama National Guard Encampment Begin Near Monroe Park

The annual encampment of the First Second and Third battalions of the First Alabama National Guard begins near Monroe Park Monday. Mobile troops form the First Battalion arriving by special cars and pitching tents with Second and Third battalions arriving in the afternoon. Colonel Hubbard and Adjutant Knox inspected the grounds and laid out company streets. Companies A through M from Mobile Sylacauga Geneva Fort Deposit Dothan Brewton Troy Enterprise Evergreen Headland and Headland locales assemble Monday. Regimental and battalion officers from Hubbard Maddox Williams and Hagood organize the staff with Major Bruner Hayes and commanders directing the three battalions. Lieutenant Cummings and Sergeants Shepard Moore of the regular army join as instructors in Mobile.

Alabama National Guard Monroe Park Armory Hall G. J. Hubbard C. K. Knox Mobile James KE Gaston Sylacauga J, D. Coker Geneva J. F. Johnson Fort Deposit C.M. Davis E. J. Groves Dothan C. J. Morris Brewton M, CC. Pittman Troy C. W. Sutcliffe Enterprise A. Williams Leon Schwarz J E. Smith M. H. Hagood William A. Padgett A. R.chapman H. 8. Stalling H. N. Coleman W. H. Bell James E. Hodges P. M. Bruner E.R. Albright Albert G. Quinn B. Hayes William Green W. P. Hill Cummings EK. G. Shepard

Flood Devastation in Bengal Leaves Hundreds Dead

Associated Press reports heavy rains caused Bengal floods with hundreds killed and great field damage. Oorder River overflowed, Burdwan submerged, the palace and temples underwater. Rail service halted and thousands homeless amid widespread destruction. Also notes on medicinal classifications and Lydia E. Pinkham remedy advertisement.

Associated Press Calcutta Bengal Burdwan Here

Vacation Auto Trip Delayed by Accident

A Sunday morning collision at St. Louis and Joachim streets delays a planned overland trip by Mr and Mrs J Gleason. His car struck J D Duvall’s vehicle, driven by S Moran, at low speed. No serious injuries reported as both cars were idling.

St. Louis Joachim S. Moran

Eczema Sufferer Finds Cure After Fifty Years

Mrs. D. L. Kenney credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with curing a tetter that troubled her over half a century. The ad notes 50 cent price and availability from Pfeiffer Chemical Co and Van Antwerp Drug Corp in St Louis and Philadelphia.

State of Alabama v Board of School Commissioners Amends Bill

Alabama chancellery session reports the State v Mobile County Board of School Commissioners case allowing the complainant to amend the bill of complaint. Ervin serves as special chancellor with Monday business.

Chancery Court Ervin State of Alabama Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County Et al

How Uncle Sam Gets Revenue From Internal Taxes

The Associated Press reports that internal revenue for the year ended June 20 reached 344,424,453 dollars fueled by alcohol tobacco cigarettes and other items. Osborn shows increases in oleomargarine and cards while the number of saloons falls.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Federal Treasury McAdoo William H. Osborn Internal Revenue Uncle Sam Treasury

Cremated Under His Automobile in Alabama Tragedy

In Troy Alabama P Davis of Elba died after his car crashed when a tire burst, the vehicle overturned and gasoline along with oil lamp flames set it ablaze. J N Ham Tom Crawley Horace McBride and Alto Bullard were in the car. Ham and Bullard suffered minor injuries. Davis owned the wrecked car and his body was taken to Montgomery then Elba.

Associated Press Troy Ala P. Davis Elba Bet J. N. Ham Tom Crawley Horace McBride Alto Bullard Davis Ham Bullard Montgomery

Old Mobile Theater Ruins Cleared for New Playhouse

Contractors finished demolition of the old Mobile Theatre fifteen days early. Plans by Chicago architects and George B. Rogers are due Tuesday, and contracts to build the new theater are expected to be let soon.

Mobile Theatre Chicago George B. Rogers

Trolley Wire Break Delays Traffic on Royal Street

A trolley wire broke on Royal Street near St Michael Street causing traffic disruption for several minutes Sunday morning. The double track allowed the line to resume service before repairs were completed.

Royal Street St. Michael Street

Alabama Honors Senator Johnston in Grand Birmingham Funeral

A large Alabama crowd gathered in Birmingham to honor Senator Joseph F. Johnston, who died in Washington. The 11 o'clock funeral at St. Mary's On The Highlands Episcopal Church included state officials and congressional delegates, with elaborate floral tributes from Wilson, the Senate and House, and Confederate bodies.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Alabama Joseph F. Johnston Washington St. Mary’s Highland’s Episcopal Church Johnston Oak Hill Cemetery Willoughby N. Claybrook St. Mary's Church House Senate Bankhead Johnson Maine Brady Idaho Thornton Louisiana Warren Wyoming Catron New Mexico Vardaman Mississippi Taylor Clayton Blackmon Heflin Hobson Burnett Abercrombie Webb North Carolina Austin Tennessee Howard Georgia Kelley Michigan Bell California McKellar Norton North Dakota Charlies Higgins Robert B. Gordon Joseph Sinnott Wilson

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Girl's Kidney Trouble

The daughter of A. Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky was feared to have permanent kidney impairment. Mr. Mitchell reports she was in terrible shape but after taking Foley Kidney Pills she is completely cured. The ad claims women are more prone to kidney trouble and praises the medicine as safe dependable with no habit forming drugs from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

A. Mitchell Bagdad Mitchell van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Curiosity Grows Over Sulzer Impeachment Prospects

Albany Aug 11 The Sulzer statement denying Wall Street speculation while admitting temporary use of campaign funds stirs talk of impeachment. Frawley committee pressures and Hennessey seeks to probe witnesses, threatening perjury accusations and possible court action through the appellate route.

Albany N. Y Sulzer Wall Street Frawley Legislative Committee

Directors Meet Tuesday At Chamber Of Commerce

The board of directors will hold its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday night to discuss membership seating. General Manager Don Farnsworth will meet the members. no extraordinary items are scheduled.

Board of Directors The Chamber of Commerce Don Farnsworth

Police Roundup Highlights Fines and Detentions

Arrestees include H Ross Rodgers fined ten dollars or twenty days for striking a conductor Joseph Vogtner. S G Ritchie jailed for liquor sales without license, Ayers fined ten dollars or twenty days after speeding, Abraham Lincoln fined fifty one dollars and three months hard labor for assault. Keith fined twenty five dollars or fifty days for disorderly conduct. others discharged. Automobile patrol sidelined for repairs. horse patrol to cover.

H. Ross Rodgers McGowin-Lyons Hardware Company Joseph A. Vogtner Mobile Light and Raiilway Company Recorder’s Court Vogtner Rodgers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boone Doyle O’neal Square J. Luke India Lydia FE. Pinkham Lynn Adv Senator Johnston Carmody Court of Appeals Frawley Committee John A. Hennessey State Department James A. Frawley Frawley Hennessey Mathew J. Horgan Horgan Mobile’s Mr. Husband Police News S. G. Ritchie Murphy and Lacey Recorder's Court C. R. Ayers Mobile Gas Company R. A. Lot Royal St. Francis Abraham Lincoln James Cherry Robert Dandall John Greggs Bueere Keith Dragon Arbo Keith
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