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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1913

Page

7

Thaw S Lawyer Seeks Delay In Deportation Fight

Thaw remains in a Sherbrooke hospital cell as new counsel Charles White moves to delay deportation by seeking habeas corpus. Thaw’s money flows in, and an immigration hearing looms while guardians guard the fugitive from Matteawan.

Matteawan United States George Lauder Carnegie Thaw Margaret Charles D. White Sherbrooke William Travers Jerome New York Canada Supreme Court le Cour Superieur W. L. Shurtleff Coaticook

Carnegie and Wife to Canada in Thaw Case

George L. Carnegie, Harry Thaw’s brother in law, and Mrs. Carnegie with a New York attorney left for Sherbrooke Quebec. They planned to reach by nine tonight after talks with Thaw. Carnegie signaled strong support saying, It will be some fight.

Sree Awyer Canada New York George Lauder Carnegie Harry Thaw Sam

New Hampshire Would Not Welcome Thaw Reentry

Governor Felker announced that New Hampshire would promptly extradite Harry K. Thaw to New York if he reenters the state via Canada deportation and legal justification exists. Attorney General James P. Tuttle said extradition is wholly at the executive’s control.

Associated Press Rochester N. H New Hampshire Harry K. Thaw Canada New York Felker James P. Tuttle

Harrison in Charge of Florence Normal School

In Montgomery Alabama on August 20 Professor W R Harrison of Florence Normal School will act as president until the state normal school board meets in October. The board failed to elect a president after an hour in the governor's office. Harrison will discharge duties in the interim. Superintendent Henry J Willingham wired full power to Harrison and is expected to be selected as the permanent head. The board appears united in favor of Willingham.

Montgomery Ala W. R. Harrison Florence Normal School State Normal School Board Harrison Henry J. Willingham Wil Willingham Tim

Moonlight Hop Aboard Pleasure Hay To Battles Wharf

St Vincents Club hosts a moonlight hop on the steamer Pleasure Hay to Battles Wharf Wednesday August 20. Boat departs at 7 45 p m with music dancing and singing promised. Tickets priced 18 19 20 cents.

St. Vincent’s Club Battles Wharf

Mexican Negotiations With Lind Continue Quietly

The Mexican foreign minister said talks with Lind are still ongoing but confidential. Mexico rejected Wilson's proposals, signaling possible closure unless Washington offers new terms. Lind remains optimistic about Mexico considering peace plans.

Washington United States Federico Gamboa Lind Mexico Wilson John Lind Urrutia Huerta Mexico City Mr. Lind United Foreign Office Tacubaya

Senate stalls Mexican policy debate as inquiry resolutions deferred

In Washington on August 20 the senate showed reluctance to discuss Mexican affairs. The foreign relations committee spent its session on other business as Penrose and Poindexter resolutions were postponed indefinitely. The agreement to refrain from pressing the Mexican question remained in force.

Associated Press Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Penrose Poindexter

Diggs Slavery Case Headed to Jury Tonight

Maury I. Diggs may learn tonight if he is innocent or guilty of violating the Mann white slave law in San Francisco. The jury is to decide after closing arguments by prosecutors and defense counsel on whether Diggs went to Reno with Marsha Warrington for immoral purposes or fled Sacramento out of fear.

Associated Press San Francisco Maury I. Diggs Theodore J. Roche Diggs Robert Devilin Nathan Coghlan Matt I. Sullivan Marsha Warrington F. Drew Caminetti Lola Norris Sacramento Reno Nev Warrington van Fleet

Harrison Chosen Governor General of the Philippines

Representative Francis Burton Harrison of New York is selected as governor general of the Philippines. President Wilson will send the nomination to the Senate. Harrison, a Democrat and Yale Law School graduate, served in five Congresses and fought in the Spanish War.

Associated Press Washington Francis Burton Harrison New York Philippines Wilson Senate Harrison New York City Yale Underwood Hughes Garrison White House

Diaz Will Enter For Presidency

General Felix Diaz of Mexico arrived in Montreal on his way to Europe and planned to leave for Liverpool aboard the Empress of Ireland. He expressed optimism about Mexico and said he would be a candidate for the presidency in October elections. His supporters are already active and he expects to return home weeks before the polls.

Associated Press Montreal Felix Diaz Mexico Europe Quebec Liverpool Diaz United States Wilson Mexican Republic

Navy to cruise the Mediterranean aboard ten battleships

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels announced a month long Mediterranean cruise for ten battleships and torpedo boat destroyers of the Atlantic fleet. The ships depart October 25 and return December 20 with crew shore leave and visits to ports as they pass Gibraltar.

Associated Press Washington Josephus Daniels Mediterranean Atlantic Gibraltar

Suffered Eczema Fifty Years Now Well

A man writes of relief from a fifty year tetter case using Hobson's Eczema Ointment. He claims the ointment cured the burning itching and skin disease. The advertisement cites ER CHEMICAL CO of St Louis and Van Antwerp Drug Corp of Philadelphia as sellers.

St. Louis Philadelphia van Antwerp Drug Corp

Connecticut Peaches Face Heat and Drought

Hartford, Conn. August 20. Lack of moisture costs fruit growers thousands daily as the peach crop ripens faster than it can be picked and sold. The report highlights the urgent need for water to prevent crop losses statewide. A Kentucky resident’s kidney story is also noted as a filler testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills.

Associated Press Hartford Conn

Italian Explorer Tops Himalayan Summit Height

Milan August 20 Dr Piacenza Italian explorer reaches summit of Mount Numzkum 22000 feet high in the Himalayas according to a telegraph received today from the expedition headquarters.

Associated Press Milan Piacenza Mount Numzkum Himilayas

Searcy Faces Peonage Trial in Federal Court

In Montgomery Alabama Butler Searcy stands trial for holding Wash Gardner a Black man in peonage on his Butler County farm. Gardner testified he was beaten chained and taken to Cuba to prevent appeal to authorities. Prosecution led by William H Armbrrecht and F L Vance with DOJ agents present.

Montgomery Ala Wash Gardner Butler County Butler Searcy Wintler Searcy Sam Andrew Searcy Lloyd Kimbrough Gardner Searcy Cuba United States William H. Armbrecht Mobile F. L. Vance Department of Justice

London variety artists oppose Johnson show

The Federation of Variety Artists plans effective action to bar Jack Johnson from London music halls. The Times reports protests rise after word Johnson will perform at a small Fast End theatre next week amid warnings over his alleged violations of United States white slave laws.

Associated Press London Federation of Variety Artists The Times Jack Johnson Johnson United States

Borah Cuts Hand Opening Mineral Water Bottle

Senator Borah of Idaho was severely cut on the hand when a mineral water bottle broke while he was removing the metal cap in the senate cloak room. Four stitches were needed to close the wound and a senate employee fainted from the excitement. The senator, weakened by blood loss, returned home with a senate attendant.

Washington Borah Idaho Senate

Lilly Smith Day Festivities At Ponce De Leon Park

Festivities planned at Ponce de Leon park in Atlanta for Lilly Smith day accompany the season finale between Birmingham and Atlanta. Local batteries Thompson Dunn oppose Evans Mayer in the probable battery matchups as ideal weather sets the scene for the event.

Associated Press Atlanta Ponce de Leon Park Birmingham Thompson and Dunn Evans and Mayer

Lookouts and Volunteers in Double Header Today

Nashville and Chattanooga meet in a double header in Chattanooga. This marks Nashville’s last appearance of the season at the venue. Batteries: Chattanooga Howell and Graham against Nashville Boland and Noyes. second game Chattanooga Summerl and Street versus Nashville Fleharty and Gibson.

Associated Press Chattanooga Nashville Howell Graham Boland Noyes Summerl Street Fleharty Gibson

Moonlight Hop on steamer Pleasure Bay to Battles Wharf

St Vincent's Club hosts a moonlight hop aboard Pleasure Bay on Wednesday August 20. Boat departs 7:45 p m and returns before last car with music and dancing at Battles Wharf. Everyone invited and encouraged to attend.

St. Vincent’s Club Pleasure Bay Battles Wharf Battles

Resinol Heals Itching Skin and Eruptions

The Resinol ointment and soap claim to clear skin impurities and stop itching quickly. Doctors have used it for eighteen years to treat eczema rashes ringworm pimples and other skin issues with a claim of safety for tender skin. Sold by druggists nationwide with a free trial offer from department 9 P Resinol Baltimore Md.

United States Resinol Baltimore

Self-styled bigamist claims whiskey caused his crimes

Walter F. Fensler surrendered to New Orleans police saying whiskey made him a bigamist after marrying Ada Keating in 1905 and Elizabeth Jones in Alabama and Lone Beckham in Mississippi. He claimed drunkenness since 1905 and requested a mental health check before being remanded to prison.

Associated Press New Orleans Walter F. Fensler Buffington Ohio Ada Keating Lima Birmingham Ala Elizabeth Jones Oneonto Pascagoula Miss Lone Beckham Lee Beckham Inlaw Fensler

Aills and Myers Musical Comedy At Dreamland

Roscoe Aills and Simon Myers drew strong crowds at Dreamland last night with their eccentric Turkey Trot and other routines. The audience greeted their musical entertainment with hearty applause as they announced a matinee program change for tomorrow.

Aills and Myers Dreamland Aills Myers Roscoe Aills Simon Myers Messrsville and Myers

Domestic Troubles shines in second half week of farce

The Item advertises a screaming farce comedy Domestic Troubles with every company member delivering a bright performance. An advertisement coupon offers one free child with one paid ticket for Friday matinee only. Matinee prices are ten and twenty cents. evening seats are five, ten, twenty, and thirty cents.

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