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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
7
A spokesman declares the world has time to hear his counsel and urges attention to his forthcoming address. He promises clear aims and practical steps, inviting audiences across nations to engage with his proposal.
State highway engineer W S Keller plans a trunk highway tour from Montgomery to Mobile visiting Evergreen Greenville Georgiana Brewton Bay Minette and Daphne. A large welcome is anticipated with local clubs and officials preparing receptions along the route.
Four hundred eighty diplomatic representatives of Mexico lose positions after government change. Names include Ricardo Huerta from Washington archives and ministers to Germany Argentina and Austria Hungary. Fernando Calderon recalled to head foreign office. Stamp tax cut 50 percent. Revolt of Twenty-ninth Infantry at Puebla quelled. officers arrested. General Obregon departed for Sonora.
Frank Mallon faced inferior court on the charge of trespass after warning. Miss Annie Mallon, his sister, says he entered her home again despite notice to stay away and damaged the residence by tearing out lights and removing plaster. Judge Chamberlain set bond at $250 and ordered a qualified bond before release.
In the inferior criminal court Saturday Judge Henry Chamberlain presiding vagrancy by gaming names Bailey Jones Friend Froston Hobbit Johnson Gunnison Lea pleas guilty fines of 1 and 10 days jail Hazel Kochon 6 and 10 days jail Frank White petit larceny 10 days jail Frank Mallon trespass after warning demanded jury trial bond set at 250 dollars
Frank White, a Black driver for the Florida Fish and Oyster Company, was arraigned in the inferior criminal court and pleaded guilty to stealing 25 cents from a customer. He was sentenced to 10 days in county jail.
John Neff who runs a news stand at 62 South Royal street was arrested Saturday morning about 10 o clock by Sanitary Officer Gus Negus and docketed at police headquarters for violating section one of the garbage can ordinance. The case will be called Monday morning.
H Emmonds aged nineteen of 655 Augusta street was arrested Friday night by Officer Malone on a statutory charge and arraigned in the recorder's court Saturday morning. The case was continued until Tuesday morning.
A telegram from the Royal Observatory scientists who traveled to Minsk reports successful observations of the polar eclipse.
Rome confirms Pope Pius X died August 20 at about 1 16 am after bronchial pneumonia. Two attending physicians Dr Marchiafava and Dr Amici stand by the official times and release written statements. Rome mayor Prince Colonna orders a special bound death certificate with Roman coat of arms.
Braves-like reports show Browning and Dunn named Atlanta battery for the first game against Montgomery with Thompson likely to pitch the second and Tyree catching. In New Orleans Weaver and Higgins set the local battery for a cloudy home clash with Chattanooga as the series opens. Birmingham and Nashville plan a double header with Berger Gibson in the first game and Renfer Smith in the second under clear hot conditions.
An old notice warns that mosquitoes and other insects carry disease through bites and stagnant water. It promotes Sloan's Liniment as antiseptic and infection neutralizer for bites cuts and sores with a money back guarantee.
Lieutenant Andre Mesureuer son of a Paris hospital asylum board director was arrested on leaving his post after serving at the Dinant action on August 15. His family says he intended to return to the front and he was granted leave to visit Paris. The arrest drew wide attention due to his prominence and family ties to Max Barthou.
After 24 hours in dry dock Idzumo was floated out and anchored in the stream awaiting orders. The Mazatlan remains in the stream under guard as a court of inquiry probes a claim it carried 425 tons of coal for Leipzig.
James Connick of Mobile age 71 died at home on Friday afternoon. He was born in Ireland and served in the Civil War with the Confederate flag. Survived by three children, twelve grandchildren, and other relatives. He was a St Vincent's parishioner and Catholic Knights of America member, and died with church rites. James McHugh Sr aged 67 died Saturday morning in a local infirmary after recent treatment. A prominent Pensacola businessman and former Florida legislator, his son accompanied the remains for interment in Pensacola.
A store operator on lower Government street told police a man entered Friday afternoon, passed a worthless $15 check for a suit and got $2 change. The check bore the name Tom Wilkson.
A hidden compartment in men's clothing promises wealth for an inventor who unveils the clever pocket design. The concept envisions integrated storage that blends with garments, attracting fashion and utility buyers.
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