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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1913

Page

3

Arnold Named Probate Judge in Calhoun County

Gov. O Nea l appointed Hon. Joseph J. Arnold of Anniston to probate judge of Calhoun County to succeed the late Judge W H Cooper. Arnold, former state legislator and 1911 administration leader, faced J S Moorin as his main rival.

O'Neal Calhoun County Montgomery Ala Joseph J. Arnold Anniston W. H. Cooper J. 5 Moorin Mr. Arnold Crook Cooper Arnold

Adrianople May Be Given 10 Turks

Constantinople reports indicate the powers may grant Adrianople to the Turks and begin direct talks with Bulgaria. Vienna dispatches say a financial pressure threat may be used to secure adherence to the London treaty. A three hour fight at Ortakoi and unrest among disbanded Bulgarians are reported with casualties near Varna.

Associated Press London Constantinople Sublime Porte Adrianople Turkey Bulgaria Vienna

Poole Appointed Randolph County Tax Assessor

Wilson L Poole of Wedowee was appointed tax assessor of Randolph county yesterday succeeding the late official who died recently. He will serve as the county’s tax official following the vacancy created by the death.

Montgomery Wilson L. Poole Wedowee Randolph County O'Neal

L and N Seeks Superseder Ahead of Federal Appeal

Attorney General R C Brickell traveled to Huntsville for today’s hearing before Judges Grubb and Shelby on the Louisville and Nashville Rail Road bid for a supersedeas. The railroad seeks to suspend a 2 12 cent passenger rate order from the railroad commission while appealing to the federal supreme court. It has offered bond to cover any excess fare refunded.

Montgomery Ala R. C. Brickell Huntsville Grubb and Shelby Louisville and Nashville Railroad Federal Supreme Court Louisville and Nashville Railroad Commission

Police chief targets diaphanous dress in Los Angeles

Los Angeles officials note the public wearing of X ray style dresses today. Chief of Police Sebastian says if current laws fail to curb the garb he will push an ordinance banning women from diaphanous raiment in public.

Associated Press Los Angeles Sebastian

Proper Needles Play Big Part In Hand Embroidery

This article guides choosing needle sizes for embroidery using silk and linen fabrics. It lists recommended needle numbers for different threads and fabrics, from No 9 10 for single thread silk on linen to No 22 for rope silk, and notes an embroidery outfit coupon distribution by the paper.

Curt Warning To Protect Americans At La Bouquilla

Secretary Bryan warned Mexican authorities at La Bouquilla that the United States will hold violators of Americans responsible. The message, sent through Consul Letcher, was in response to threats against Fuller Hulse and others at the Mexican Northern Power and Irrigation Co plant. The courier was to report conditions of all foreigners and any reply from the local officer.

Associated Press Washington Huerta la Bouquilla Chihuahua Mex United States Bryan Letcher Chihuahua City Penrose H. C. Hulse Fuller Mexican Northern Power and Irrigation Company Hulse la Bouguilla

Police News Court Actions Mixed Fines And Delays

Eliot Stevens white charged with decaying a child from its parents faced a continuance as the state awaited info from St Louis and the case reset for August 29 KE. W Hansen white fined 10 or twenty days for slaughtering animals outside an abattoir. Laington meat and milk inspector testimony triggered bond set at 100 with appeal noted. C W Helsing assault and battery led John Long to demand jury trial and a 200 fine. The quarrel over cement blocks sparked the dispute on Helsing’s lot. Walter Wilson negro fined 50 or ninety days for disorderly conduct with a later追加 fine of 50 or ninety days.

Eliot Stevens Recorder-Holington St. Louis C. W. Helsing John Long Helsing Long Walter Wilson Recorder’s Court

Army policy and peace talk split at Deadwood club

Secretary of War Garrison warned the Deadwood Business Club that the army is the national insurance policy and 33,000 troops are too few. General Wood dismissed universal peace talk as hot air and urged stronger state militias and constabularies to cover the country's defense.

Associated Press Deadwood S. D Garrison Deadwood Business Club Wood

Frank M. Frank murder trial nears verdict in Atlanta

In Atlanta on August 22 the Leo M. Frank murder trial for Mary Phagan moves toward jury deliberation as defense attorney Luther Z. Rosser begins final remarks and Solicitor Hugh Dorsey intends to finish the state's case by this afternoon. Judge Roan expected to guide the jury with the charge after closing arguments.

Associated Press Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Luther Z. Rosser Hugh Dorsey Rosser Roan

Hornblower dies after pistol wound in Tennessee

Lewis Hornblower aged 30 son of W B Hornblower New York lawyer and financier died at 12 30 am from a pistol wound inflicted Tuesday night pneumonia developed during the night end followed a few hours He was married held a clerical position in Johnson City offices of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad The body will be sent to New York for burial with his widow and brother George.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Banner Johnson City Saga Lewis Hornblower Hornblower New York Young Hornby Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad George

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