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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1913

Page

8

Buns and Kisses Dominate Newlywed Daily Life

Baltimore story recounts Rosie Schwanke who alleges daily buns and kisses since July 7 marriage to Frederick Schwanke. She seeks change from Justice Levinson, while sister Theresa Deems is noted for the longtime claim of never being kissed.

Baltimore Rosie Schwanke Cooksie Street Frederick Schwanke Mrs. Schwanke Justice Levinson Frederick Theresa Deems

Nine aspirants for summer honors in yachting trials

Nine contenders race in Marblehead in a series of six mile trials for three plays on the American Sonder yacht to challenge German entrants for the President Wilson cup next month. yachts listed with owners and designers include Dodger Burgess Crance Cima Dorina Ellen Harpoon Otter Sprig Tern and more.

Associated Press Marblehead Mass Boardman Ellen C. P. Curtis Burgess Harpoon C. F. Adams II Purdon Otter C. H. Foster BK. Crane Sprig J. L. Stoltenstall Tern H. M. Sears

Burial of Mrs. Mary Wilkin at Wolf Ridge Cemetery

The remains of Mrs. Mary Wilkin were interred Friday in Wolf Ridge Cemetery in the presence of many relatives and friends. The burial service was conducted by Rev. J. E. Spence at the Wolf Ridge Baptist church with pallbearers including John McDuffie, Thomas, Alex Broadus, and G. E.

Mary Wilkin Wolf Ridge J. E. Spence Wolf Ridge Baptist Church Messrs John McDuffie Ei Thomas Alex Broadus G. E

Funeral for Mrs Rose BE Savage Held at Home

Friday afternoon at 3 o clock the funeral of Mrs Rose BE Savage was held from 204 Ra pier avenue with Rev S W Roberts of the Street Street Methodist church officiating. The remains were laid to Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers were E Walpole H Woolf N A Adams E Carlin L Grube H C Page.

Rose BE. Savage Rapier Avenue W. Roberts Street Methodist Church Magnolia Cemetery Messrs. E. Walpole H. Woolf N. A. Adams E. Carlin L. Grube H. C. Page

Slit Skirts For Police Women Of Chicago Force

Chicago August 16 police women embrace a fashion of slashed skirts and patch pockets to aid pursuit and arrest. The blue serge uniform includes an athletic vest and large pockets to conceal a pistol, while suffragist dress mirrors the design with a helmet hat and revolver pocket.

Chicago Coppera Mary Boyd Shakespeare Avenue Fourteenth Street

Real Snakes in Campers Beds

Three large black snakes crawled into a straw tick used by a camping party in St. Paul Indiana. The open lower side of the tick allowed entry and the snakes disturbed the men’s sleep for two nights until the women in the party found and killed them.

ST. Paul Ind George Baumgartner

Viola Allen on London Fashions

The letter from Miss Allen notes London’s gay season with many Americans, praising Hyde Park riding, side saddles, and smart street dress. She contrasts London street wear with Paris, cites breezy daytime outfits, daring straight skirts, and mentions hats, cab fares, and fashionable evening frocks.

England London Paris Channel New York

Lion cubs playmates in Central Park Zoo incident

Seven year old Alvaretta Wilson slipped into the lions cage and played with five one month old cubs in Central Park Zoo. Keeper Bil Snyder rushed to intervene but the girl remained unharmed and posed with two cubs for photos. Meanwhile a separate report notes the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended Santa Fe railroad cantaloupe rate hikes to Eastern markets until December 13.

New York Alvaretta Wilson Central Park Zoo Bil Snyder Associated Press Washington Kansas New Mexico Colorado Santa Fe Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission

Infant Death Rate Lowest in Gotham

New York City leads the nation in reducing infant mortality in the first half of the year, with 100 fewer infant deaths than last year. Chicago showed 151 more deaths. St Louis San Francisco and Bridgeport reported increases amid a tough year for babies. Heat last week hit lower east side infants hardest with 378 deaths versus 362 a year earlier.

New York New York City Fugures Ables’ Welfare Association Chicago Senet

Six Women Swimmers in Missouri Canoe Club Meet

One hundred twenty swimmers, including six women, were ready for the annual Missouri Canoe Club contest on the Mississippi River from Kansas City to the Ride River outlet. A fleet of meterboats, life savers, canoes, and small craft accompanied the swimmers for the 12 mile course.

Associated Press Kansas City Missouri Canoe Club Mississippi River Kansas CY Ride

Body of murdered man brought to Mobile

The body of A. MebD. Armstrong, shot Thursday near Camden in Wilcox county, Ala, was brought to Mobile and sent to Louisville for interment. His wife Mrs Armstrong, her son, and brother in law A Nock accompanied the body. a posse searched for the murderer who fled after the fatal quarrel.

Armstrong Camden Wilcox County Ala Mobile Roche & Burke Undertaking Company Louisville

Great Three Heat Race Lost By Geers

Detroit reports a Grand Circuit meet ending at the state fair track with a three-heat trotting race a world record time of 2 04 1 4. Dudie Archdale driven by F G Jones beat Anvil ridden by Geers as the last two heats were won by Archdale. Margot Hal and Lillian Arnold also scored in pace and trot events amid rivalries and spills.

Associated Press Detroit State Fair Track F. G. Jones Memphis Anvil Dudie Archdale Syracuse Billy Burk Margot Hal Board of Commerce Lillian Arot Geers Jones Dodie Archdale Archdale Ducite Lillian Arnold Alva Coast Pop McDonald Auto Sombrero Zanzibar Ray Sure Ito Sombrero Spencer

Champion Hammer Heaver Will Lose Sight of One Eye

Olympic hammer thrower Matthew McGrath, serving as a roof garden special officer, was struck in the right eye during a Broadway theatre lobby brawl at midnight. Four other men were arrested and one man named John Brink, 35, a civil engineer, faces felonious assault charges as doctors fear the pupil injury may deprive McGrath of sight in that eye.

Associated Press New York Matthew McGrath McGrath John Brink

Lipton Trophy Race Highlight Stands Still For Rescue

Chicago August 16 The Lipton yacht race for small sloops paused when Michael McDermott national breast stroke champion swimmer leaped from the Susan II to rescue a drowning boy. McDermott saved the child and the Susan II forfeited the heat but was promised a special rematch with the heat winner. Lodge attendance reported as fair given competing attractions.

Associated Press Chicago Michael McDermott McDermott

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Pall Bride O. F M. Wilkin Rose E. Savage Police Women OF Viola Allen London Fashions Gulf Coast City Ticket Office South Royal St Lion Cubs Gotham United States Arnold Bennett John Regan Liebler Courpany Shakespeare Forbes Robertson Martin Harvey Prince of Wales Theatre Sir Herbert Tree Lad Nolen Murray Hill Pippin Bray H CLUB Eeaaut JOS. A. Magnus & CO Cincinnati, Ohio
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