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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
4
Two sailors died and another was severely injured when a match was struck in a tanker Sirius 280 miles off the passes on August 19 as water was taken aboard. The fire started in a compartment that formerly held oil.
Secretary Bryan plans a two day campaign swing in September in the Third Maine district supporting William Pettangal. A White House conference with Wilson McGillicuddy and Palmer confirmed the plan as national issues frame the race. He may address Augusta around September first. Republican leaders have arranged support from multiple congressmen and senators for their candidate.
In Philadelphia on August 22 the National Negro Business League met for discussions on general merchandising and insurance among Negroes, with notes on the rise of the Negro inventor and the back to the country movement. H. H. Pace of Atlanta spoke on life insurance and coalescing Negroes into a life company. John Wanamaker applauded fifty years of progress by the race.
After drifting at sea for two days the Calypso was towed into Los Angeles harbor by the Panama with ninety passengers aboard. The Calypso broke down between Catalina Island and the mainland last Tuesday. Captain Lopez and three crew stayed aboard until Wednesday afternoon then rode a lifeboat to Catalina Island where they were rescued by the Panama fifty miles from the islands.
Federal Judge Emery F. Speer of Georgia, accused of official misconduct, will attend hearings as evidence is taken. He asked Representative Hughes to arrange his appearances and will be allowed to be present with counsel. A Georgia delegation meeting at the capitol will assess action, possibly naming a subcommittee to review charges for impeachment consideration.
Mrs W L Velie of Midline Illinois wife of a wealthy auto maker and Miss M J Lillie traveling companion were arraigned in Hoboken before United States Commissioner Stanton. Each held on $500 bail on charges of smuggling and failing to declare jewelry furs and lingerie. Hearing set for Monday. Officials say at least $3 000 worth of dutiable wearables were not declared though exact value not released. Former Senator Spooner of Wisconsin retained as counsel for both defendants.
Washington Aug 22. Preparations to blow the Miraflores dike begin Monday as part of final canal completion. Holes will be dynamited and fresh river water diverted to flood the canal prism before a timed explosion. Dredges Mole and Corozal will clear debris to Miraflores, enabling deeper passage toward a full ships channel.
Chicago lawyer Alexander Sullivan, former head of Clan-Na-Gael during the Cronin murder case, dies at sixty six. He will be laid to rest in Detroit beside his wife. Sullivan, involved in a 1876 Hanford murder trial, was an Irish home rule advocate and ally of Parnell and Gladstone.
J B Creighton founder of Creighton Missouri and railway president died in Wichita Kansas while visiting his daughter Mrs I D Wallis. He was four years old and a member of the house of Creight Crum Castle Ireland. Melville FE Stone AP general manager Nathaniel Wright US Board of Pardons and John Wright St Louis Times are his nephews.
Mrs J L Van Venroy of Green Bay died aged 73 after bearing 23 children and fathering 53 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Eleven of her 23 children survive. She came to Brown County from Holland in 1862. her husband survives.
The will of Mrs Margaret Mc Cray filed in Cumberland Maryland leaves her automobile and the remainder of an estimated $50 000 estate to her attorney J Phillip Roman The widow of W L McCray theatrical manager here Mrs McCrary died Wednesday
Cold weather brings hardship while concealing many elbow injuries or strains beneath thick layers of clothing and rain. The phrase hints at unusual seasonal effects on joints and daily tasks during the cold spell.
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