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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1913

Page

4

Deauville Summer Splendor Draws Global Elite

Deauville and Trouville resemble a fashion capital as August's social season peaks. Notables like Maria Kousnezoff, Chaliapine, and Mary Garden headline the casino and royal circuit while American fortunes and French aristocracy mingle amid races and society gatherings.

Deauville France Deauville-Trouville Trouville Newport Potiniere Mary Garden Paris Chaliapine Sammarco la Font

Royal Family Enjoys San Rossore Retreat Summers

International News Service reports the Italian royal family spends summers at San Rossore and Racconigi with the king and queen pursuing floriculture, art, and walking. The children enjoy broad liberty, with language lessons taught practically and a Norwegian village built for their playhouses.

International News Service Pisa San Rossore Elena Victor Racconigi

Coal Miners Strike May Follow Shooting

In Trinidad Colorado area District 15 UMWA faces anxiety after the weekend killing of Gerald Lippiatt by detective G W Belcher. A strike referendum by the State Federation of Labor will decide if all District 15 coal miners in New Mexico Utah and Colorado strike. An inquest into Lippiatt's death and Belcher's wounding is set for Tuesday afternoon with Belcher and Walter Belk under arrest.

Associated Press Trinidad Col District 15 United Mine Workers of America Gerald Lippiatt Miners’ Union G. W. Belcher State Federation of Labor New Mexico Utah Color Lippiatt Belcher Walter Belk

Firemen Injured as Omaha Blaze Damages Block

Three firefighters were hurt in a major Omaha fire that damaged a business district area near the heart of the downtown block. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 200000 and began in the rear of an electrical building, threatening nearby structures.

Big Omaha Associated Press Omaha Neb

Admitted Passing Worthless Checks In Royal Street Restaurant

A man presented as J F Howell and Laure Bell admitted forgery after detectives stopped him Sunday morning in a Royal Street restaurant. He confessed two checks for 22.50 and 16.20, tied to List and Gifford Construction of Houston, were forged. He claimed no authority to use the firm name and was held to the grand jury.

Royal Street Pearson and Burch F. W. Crenshaw J. A. Ball Laure Charles Schimpf Yeend- Potter Company List Gifford Construction Company Houston Texas Bell J. F. Howell Schimpff Ball Howell Chief Crenshaw Mortany

Woman and boy dismissed with warning after L N station arrest

Mrs W C Jones of 17 North Julia Street and James Johnson an eighteen year old boy were arrested at the L N station on a dangerous and suspicious charge. The husband reported his wife missing Saturday night. They were released with a warning by the recorder Monday.

W. C. Jones North Julia Street James Johnson

Mexico Debates Hale Spy Label Over Lind Visit

In Mexico City August 18 public debate grows over Dr. William Bayard Hale amid calls to expel him as a spy. The Independent urges Huerta to remove Hale while Lind faces a cautious reception as his mission nears a possible conclusion within days.

Associated Press Mexico City John Linda Mexico Wilson William Bayard Hale United States The Independent Huerta Hale Lind

Baker says Nance had never been insane

In Hamlet North Carolina on August 18, the body of Mrs. George S. Nance was sent to Knoxville Tennessee for burial with her brother in law Robert T. Baker of Washington D C present. Baker denied that Nance had been insane since his marriage and noted she was from a prominent Tennessee family.

Hamlet N. C George Nance Knoxville Tenn Robert T. Baker Washington, D. C Miss Nail Tennessee Baker Rockingham

Grandmother of Mary Phagan Dies in Atlanta

Mrs A E Benton aged 73 grandmother of Mary Phagan the murdered factory girl died in Atlanta after attending Leo M Frank trial. She had come from Marietta to witness the proceedings but could not withstand the strain and had been ill at the home of Mrs J W Coleman for more than two weeks.

Atlanta A. E. Benton Mary Phagan

Burglar Walks Away After Ammunition Runs Dry

In Sedalia Missouri a grocery store burglary led to a gunfight with three officers. Twenty shots were exchanged before one burglar fled and the other, after holding police at bay until ammunition ran out, walked away with gun aimed at the officers. The suspect matched the description of John Jackson, a former Sedalia policeman. Frank Jackson later brought his brother to police, who is held for investigation. John Jackson was a long-time officer who was wounded in a 190? train robbery battle. He denies involvement in yesterday's shooting.

Associated Press Sedalia John Jackson Frank Jackson

Rev Dannelly Speaks at Bienville Square Park Service

The Rev E A Dannelly was speaker at the regular weekly open air services in Bienville Square under the Mobile Federation of Churches. A record crowd attended Sunday night. Dr Dannelly compared Abraham and Lot and applied their stories to modern Christian life. Visiting minister Rev W B Pouchie of Grand Cayman Island attended with Dr I M Caldwell of Yazoo City seated on the platform.

E. A. Dannelly Bienville Square Mobile Federation of Churches Donnelly Abraham Lot Winhiister W. B. Pouchie Presbyterian Church Grand Cayman Cayman Islands Mobile I. M. Caldwell First Presbyterian Church Yazoo City Miss Pouchie

Countess Tarnovska Found Hanged Aboard Train

The Countess Marie Tarnovska, previously convicted in Venice of involvement in Count Kamaraowsky’s murder and pardoned last year, was found dead on a St. Petersburg Kiev express. Police investigate whether death was suicide or murder. Naumoff was found guilty but mentally unbalanced and sentenced to three years.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Countess Tarnovska Venice Count Kamarowsky Kiev Marie Tarnovska Nikolas Naumoff Vienna Kamarowsky Naumoff

Burns to Book Pelky vs Johnson in Paris

Tommy Burns says Arthur Pelky will fight Jack Johnson in Paris within three months if terms are satisfactory. Burns notes Johnson has led a fast life but believes Pelky can defeat him and awaits wire terms and a date.

San Diego Cal Tommy Burns Arthur Pelky Jack Johnson Paris Burns Jim” Pratt Pelky Johnson Pesky

Resinol Ointment Ad Promises Quick Skin Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Resinol Ointment as a fast acting remedy for itching burning and disfigurement claiming immediate relief and rapid healing. It notes doctors prescribe it for eighteen years and urges trial free from Baltimore Maryland.

Baltimore

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