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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

9

Texas Farms Hunger for Rain as Heat Bites Crops

Reports from Texas outline urgent calls for rainfall to avert losses in cotton and other crops. Orchardists dig near tree roots and water shading trees while arkansas valley corn is rushed to silos. Weather conditions vary by region, with some areas faring better than others as drought grips the state.

Great Arkansas Valley Texas Dallas Oklahoma Hodges Kansas

Printers and Pressmen See Breach Narrowing

In Nashville the two unions show favorable talk of a joint meeting but no formal plan yet. President Berry’s Nashville visit is credited with narrowing the breach between the International Typographical Union and the printers. The Typographical convention next considers the Pittsburg case on appeal from the executive council, with no night session planned.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn James M. Lynch International Typographical Union George L. Berry Berry Typographical Union Pittsburg Executive Council

Auto Crash Causes Electrocution and Injuries in Hoboken

A car crash toppled a power pole in Hoboken New Jersey and high voltage lines electrocuted Paul J Parriett of Jersey City. Injured were David Montagnon of St Louis and A T McGill son of the late Dr John D McGill a Jersey City banker.

Associated Press Hoboken N. J Paul J. Parriett Jersey City David Montagnon St. Louis A. T. McGill John—D.mcgill

Brother of Carranza Seeks US Intervention

The Mexican consul in El Paso reports Col. Jesus Carranza, brother of Gov. Venustiano Carranza of Coahuila, has asked the United States to intervene in Mexico. A Kansas rain proclamation mentions a day and hour for supplication, with next Sunday afternoon as a suggested time. Kansas City water pressures show slight drops, while fountains open for horses improve conditions. signs reading Water Horses Here appear beside lawn faucets.

Associated Press Mexico City el Paso Col Jesus Carranza Venustiano Carranza Coahuila United States Mexico Kansas Kansas City

Desperation Drive for Sleep in Kansas City Heat

Kansas City residents search for relief from two weeks of extreme heat. Wealthy families retreat to the country by car to sleep outdoors on elevated spots, while others use motor boats on the Missouri River for cooler night air. Yacht Club swing instructor Goins notes sleeping with a damp blanket, advising caution.

Associated Press Kansas City T Goins

Saxo Salve Heals Eczema Says Highland Woman

A Highland New York woman reports eczema relief after using Saxo Salve. She notes rapid improvement within a week and says the skin is now healed and smooth. The ad claims Saxo Salve works on crusted scalp eruptions and offers a money back guarantee.

Highland N. Y

Strong War Talk Marked Senate Debate On Mexico

Senators clashed over the Mexican question with Lodge accusing Democrats of partisanship while Bacon warned that force means war. Penrose and Poindexter pressed for consular reports and protective measures as Brandegee sought a joint naval probe, but all resolutions were carried over for consideration after committee review.

Mexico Lodge Bacon Senate Penrose Durango Poindexter Brandegee House Foreign Relations Committee Department of State United States

Sulzer Faces Impeachment Crisis and Glynn Action

Governor Sulzer resists surrender as Lieutenant-Governor Glynn asserts control over the privy seal and executive chambers. Secretary of State May recognizes Glynn as acting governor while Sulzer’s impeachment looms and salary details are outlined amid a tense Albany political battle.

New Jersey Sulzer Glynn Mia Senate State Court of Appeals Michael May Saratoga Capitol Secretary May William Sulzer

Deaths and Funerals In Mobile County Society

Mrs. Mary Wilkin wife of Luther M Wilkin of Wolf Ridge Mobile county Ala died after a three week illness. Survived by husband three daughters five sons four grandchildren and other relatives. Burial of Sam A Lose held at 3 pm from son's home 813 El mira street and 830 pm from St Josephs Catholic church with interment Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers named. Funeral of Charles A West held at 8 pm from home 110 Monroe street and 330 pm from Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception. Interment Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Mary Wilkin Luther M. Wilkin Wolf Ridge Mobile County Ala Lillie Cochran Marie Allen Gladys Wilkin Fred J. Hempfling Marcene Joseph . Hempfling Frank Wilkin Luther Wilkin Aaron Wilkin Sam A. Lose Samuel A. Lose Elmira Street Y. Pringle A. Peterson, and T. Gatlin Charles A. West Monroe — Street Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Father Cassidy West Macnolia Cemetery John D. Palmer Emmett Sindik Joseph Ducourneau Charles Williams Arthur Sirmon Walter Rogen

Death of Henry Tanner in Wilmer At Age Seven

News reached Mobile Thursday night of the death of Henry Tanner aged seven in Wilmer Alabama after a short illness from typhoid fever. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Tom Tanner who have many friends in this city.

Mobile Henry Tanner Wilmer Ala Tom— Tanner

Farnsworth Plans Action for Mobile Chamber of Commerce

General Manager Don Farnsworth outlines a broad program for the Chamber and Business League. Aims include fostering industries, conducting an city survey, supporting agricultural extension, improving roads, promoting farming and horticulture, expanding retail and distribution, securing rail and ship interests fair treatment, and boosting Mobile publicity and development.

Chamber of Commerce and Business League Don Farnsworth Mobile

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