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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
2
Early reports indicate Lind planned an early train to Mexico City for negotiations with the Huerta government. Secretary Bryan and President Wilson held an initial conference and awaited further dispatches as Lind’s movements remained uncertain.
Washington August 29 The Associated Press reports no indication today of further troop movements. Brigadier General commanding the Southern district which covers most units along the Mexican border has authority to move rations under his command without Washington instruction and may call on other units for additional troops if the situation warrants.
The New York Loan Office at 72 Dauphin Street announces a wind up sale of unredeemed pawned articles. Tomorrow begins a daily public auction led by auctioneer R Bettner to sell about 5000 watches rings bracelets and other valuables with no limits aimed at quick disposal.
Savannah police say Robert G Norton, arrested in Brooklyn, is not wanted for a $20,000 forgery. They allege he raised a $16 check given by his mother to $1,600, deposited $500, took $100 cash and New York exchange for $1,000.
Allen and Kenna present Finnegan's Picnic at the Dreamland to a large crowd. Ludlow Allen, Miss MaeKenna, Fred Kramer, Billy Cochran and others display strong talent in a musical farce with songs and dances. A larger chorus, pretty costumes, and a Broadway hit Topsy Turvey follows on Monday.
A one story frame building at 1108 Congress street was slightly damaged by fire just after 11 a.m. Friday. Sparks caused the blaze. The building houses William Bowling. D. H. Hendriques of Mobile, listed as a wage earner, has been declared bankrupt in the United States district court after filing a voluntary petition. His schedule shows liabilities of 195 with no assets.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers a reduced round trip rate from Mobile to New Orleans and other Gulf Coast points during the Southern Commercial Congress week in Mobile. The fare is one fare plus one third of the regular fare, aiming to attract visitors touring Gulf Coast locations.
The revenue cutter Winona departed Mobile after Washington reports on a vessel believed to have sailed from New Orleans with arms and ammunition destined for Mexico. Destination of the Winona remained unknown at the customs house.
Senator Hitchcock denounces Senate caucus rules as a machine and argues they constrain anti trust reform. He says current laws fail to curb monopolies and proposes an amendment to curb illegitimate control by large trusts. Senator Bristow supports the idea, while Cummins and Lodge challenge reforms as politicized attacks on the rich.
General Felix Diaz, arriving in London from Canada, telegraphed for Mexican news and said he would not comment until he receives direct advice from Mexico. He has not decided whether to proceed to Japan or return home, and would go back if nominated for the October presidency. His Japan trip was cut short due to illness in the Japanese emperor's family.
An advertisement claims Buckien’s Arnica Salve instantly relieves pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises its ability to calm injuries and calls it an unmatched healing remedy. Available at Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
Mrs Nellie Neville of 19 Ardsley Road Schenectady New York describes years of intense itching and bleeding from eczema before using Saxo Salve. First application provides relief and two weeks of use cures the condition with no return. Also praised for burns and other skin troubles. Van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile Alabama endorses Saxo Salve and Vinol as a blood tonic with guarantee.
The 9,000-ton steamer Burgermeister Hackman carrying 600,000 gallons of crude oil and benzine burned after a fire started by friction in tin cases. Fireboats fought flames overnight as the vessel listed and sank in the Buttermilk Channel with spectators kept back for safety.
Commander-in-Chief Albert B. Beers announces that the Grand Army of the Republic national headquarters will move from Bridgeport to the Hotel Patten in Chattanooga on September 13. A Chattanooga encampment parade is set for 10 oclock on September 17 with the first business session of the national organization following.
An encampment will open at 10 a.m. on September 18 with C. W. Baker of Tennessee serving as officer of the day. National aides de camp named include George C. Meyers of Carson City Nevada and G. D. Martin of Petersburg Indiana on the staff of the commander in chief.
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