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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
7
Mrs. Frank Storck defended possession of her husband’s Red Bank home after a raid by Storck’s party. Four private detectives and four workers wounded. two brothers shot. Storck’s agent may die from a head wound. Mrs Storck and her daughter later swore warrants charging Storck and detective Percy Houghton with assault.
Frank Chance has nearly decided the New York Americans will train in Texas next spring. Houston is a likely site with players reporting around March 1 for three weeks of seasoning before moving north. Bermuda will not host the Highlanders again.
Two women, Mrs. E. F. Wirth of Chicago and Miss Lucille Lowery of Chattanooga, Tenn, were arrested on disorderly conduct after tango dancing in a downtown Chicago cafe. They were arraigned before Municipal Judge Maloney and demanded a jury trial, claiming they were arrested as they left the cafe. Police say the women danced on the sidewalk after being asked to leave for their persistent dancing. The women deny they were ejected and say others were asked to leave while they left on their own.
In Rochester a patient known as "J. G. RR" at the State Hospital for the Insane is improving and may soon reveal his identity. Charles B. Vasaly says tests suggest he was a petit officer on Admiral Sampson's flagship at the Santiago battle. Officers matched pictures and a roster is being sought in Washington.
Patient testimonials claim relief from severe eczema or tetter after using Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. A speaker thanks the product for curing a fifty year tetter, with a 50 cent price and mail order availability. Distribution listed through ER Chemical Co and Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
A band of 150 gypsies attacked Lunel residents in Montpellier on August 30. Gendarmes and soldiers engaged in a fierce battle leaving one gendarme dead and several wounded as the gypsies retreated after causing many injuries. The clash arose from a dispute between the gypsies and Lunel townspeople.
A tonic claim promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthener that arouses the liver, drives out malaria, builds up the system, and aids digestion. The copy suggests it improves mood and appetite, framing it as a remedy for nervousness and low spirits.
Pittsfield Mass August 30 Secretary of Commerce W W Redfield receives the family Bible and its stand as his legacy in his mother Mary A Redfield s will filed in probate court. The remainder of the estate is divided among four daughters.
Ralph de Palma won the Cobe cup at Elgin, finishing 302 miles in 4 hours 31 minutes 56 seconds at 66.8 mph. Joe Dawson finished second in a Deltal, with Endicott’s car catching fire and dropping Chandler to third after five laps.
A Labor Day night event at Mon Roe Park features fireworks, Prago's Band, music, free moving pictures, and dancing with admission at 8:30. The notice invites public attendance and outlines the evening's program and times.
Lieutenant junior grade Owen Staubin Botsford A S M died in Shanghai general hospital China on Thursday according to a navy department dispatch. He was 28 a native of Farmington Michigan and a 1908 Naval Academy graduate.
A farm wagon carrying five boys was struck by a Southern Railway passenger train at a Knoxville suburb crossing last night. Clifford Moore, 18, was critically injured and may die within hours. the other four boys suffered bruises. All lived near Helgell station.
Navy Secretary Daniels condemns Maryland officials for letting a youth convicted of theft escape punishment by enlisting in the Navy. He letters Governor Goldsborough noting the Navy’s aim to avoid being a punishment arm and questions the state’s actions.
Refugees arriving in Vera Cruz seek aid from Consul William W. Canada after President Wilson urged Americans to leave Mexico. Some well off families from Mexico City also arrive, with more expected in coming days. The battleship Louisiana sustained no damage after striking a reef during target practice.
Mrs George Stallings wife of the Boston Nationals manager died after a long illness at a Buffalo hospital. She passed away yesterday following a prolonged sickness in Buffalo New York.
Sulphur Oklahoma August 30 editor J Y T Schenck of the Sulphur Democrat was shot and killed. John Lindsay former Murray county treasurer was moved from Sulphur jail to Norman after threats of mob violence. Lindsay allegedly fired a shotgun when the editor refused to eat a copy containing adverse comments.
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