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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1913
Page
5
Washington women first voted in a recall election in Seattle where Mayor Gill was recalled amid a volatile political scene. Observers note the recall did not prove the suffrage claim, but it highlighted Seattle’s large Socialist vote and tolerance for disruptive agitators amid debates on freedom of speech.
A call to parents to demand sanitary school rooms and teach children proper tooth brushing to prevent contamination from a dirty mouth, urging readers to spread the hygienic message to others.
A concise call to extend a prevailing standard to every country, urging others to share the opportunity experienced. The speaker emphasizes equal access and invites broad adoption beyond borders.
Jessie Williams aged 19 of Cincinnati and John Thomas aged 18 of Louisville were locked up in Mobile on burglary charges tied to a New York Loan Company robbery. Detectives found 23 watches and other jewelry in their possession after being arrested on a freight train from Scranton Mississippi. Burglary charges set for next Monday in recorder's court.
A man notes the low operating cost of an electric fan installed in his office. He finds work easier and more comfortable in hot weather. Dealer purchases and telephone orders encouraged. Prices from $8.00 up.
First Baptist Church and Dauphin Way Baptist Church announce Sunday school and morning services with sermons by pastors J W Phillips and W P Hinton. Calvary and Tabernacle Baptist churches list morning and evening preaching with midweek prayer and workers meetings. Episcopal Trinity and St Paul churches outline Holy Communion and prayer, with notes on special observances and attendance.
Government Street corner Jackson Street church led by Rev A F Carr pastor with Sunday school at 9 36 a m under R O Harris and morning service at 11 o clock preached by Rev J W Campbell of Yazog City Miss Christian Endeavor Society convenes at 7 p m notable evening services listed.
First Church of Christ Scientist at Christian Science Hall No 9 St Emanuel street holds Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday school at 10 am. Testimonial meeting and prayer Wednesday at 7 45 pm. Reading room in Fidelia building corner Government and Conception streets open daily except Sunday 11 am to 3 pm.
Lutheran Church announces German services at 9 a.m. led by Pastor H. M. Hennig on Dearborn and St Francis streets.
Listing of Sunday schools and services for multiple churches led by Rev. Planck Donnelly McGehee Roberts Glenn Preer Brown Reinhardt Trotter and others. Includes Sabbath school times Epworth leagues and midweek prayer meetings across Central St St Frances Broad Government St Toulminville Prichard Crichton with various superintendents and pastors. Also advertises Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a remedy.
Boston Mass August 16 The Cincinnati Reds manager Joe Tinker admitted he was ready to quit citing clashes with club president Garry Hermann over policy and a disappointing team showing. He said he must take a stand on management or step down if the superior would not reconstruct his pet theories. He noted the club has not been profitable and he could no longer endure certain demands.
Charles A. Fuller of Fuller Bros. leaves Mobile for Healing Springs Alabama for ten days. J J Meyer of Meyer the Hatter vacationing in Tate Springs Tennessee. Mendel Goldstein vacationing in Atlantic City. N J H A Dean of Towers Sullivan Rome Georgia visits Mobile and stays at the Cawthon. Mr and Mrs T M Sykes of Jackson stay several days. H Dent and wife and H S Dent Jr travel via Battle House to the sea coast. W B Troy Jr and wife of Memphis visit Mobile. E H Dorian and P W Guthrie Jr and family stay several days. J H Stovall and wife of Jackson at St Andrew. Captain Bert Moore of the US Army stationed at Montgomery at Bienville. Miss Nora Churchwell of Leakville Mississippi and Mrs N V Kimbrugh visit. Misses Annie Shirley and May Bordeaux of Meridian Hopkinsville en route to Biloxi and Cohen for three weeks.
Aills Myers Musical Comedy Company opens at Dreamland Theatre Monday August 18 with Darby Comes to Town. Ross Aills Simon L Myers lead a witty lively troupe backed by a dancing chorus and a string of up to date musical numbers. Matinees at 2 daily with showings at 7 20 and 9 15. Next week hosts Allen Kentna and their Aviation Girls.
Washington fans raised 1000 dollars for Walter Johnson on Johnson Day and saw seat prices rise. A proposal floated by a local supporter urged Washingtonians to raise 100000 dollars to buy Ty Cobb from Detroit. Critics warned such moves would derail the Senators and questioned the proposal’s origin, urging scrutiny of the club owner.
New Orleans molasses dealers consider appealing to the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend a 15 cent per 100 pounds rate proposed by Mobile and Ohio for Cuban molasses routed to St Louis. Local lines fear discrimination, cite confiscatory effects, and plan a joint appeal with railroads to block the change.
Stevens was arrested in Meridian Mississippi on charges of decoying away Marie E Horlock a sixteen year old girl. The warrant was sworn by H G Horlock father of the girl and a proprietor of the Southern hotel in Mobile. Stevens claimed St Louis as home and denied having another wife. Authorities linked a prior marriage in Meridian and pending pursuit by Mobile officers.
Dr Adrian F Taylor addressed the Moble County Medical Society on Surgical Conditions in China. The talk featured stereoptical views of obscure Chinese diseases and challenging operations illustrating recent scientific advances in China. Dr Frazer called the lecture most interesting and instructive.
The notice promotes a daytime lunch from 12 to 2 80 p m, claiming specialization in business trade meals. It highlights fast service, top cooks, and DeBriere's Famous Java Coffee as a feature, with emphasis on quality and citywide reach.
Miss Eleanor Ann Siebert, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Siebert of Reno and Governor Oddie’s niece, will name the battleship Nevada. Launching near Oct 1 at Fore River works in Quincy, Mass, with the governor present.
Montclair New Jersey August 16 according to the Montclair board of assessors the rata bles of the town for the present year aggregate 42640729 an increase of over 2000000 over last year and Montclair's position as the third wealthiest town in the United States is made more secure the per capita wealth is about 1790.
Company advertisement for wholesale and retail at the corner of Church and Water Streets. Featuring quick, strictly fresh stock and catering to hotel and family trade. Bell and home phones listed.
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