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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
8
The War Department announced allocations to state militias from two 2 million dollar appropriations. Totals reflect enlisted strength with New York receiving 375000 and Alabama 77000 among many states listed.
In a staged Bohemian setting Warren and Helen share an intimate dinner, lights and silver bedeck the room as a French waiter serves broiled chicken and claret. The couple realizes mutual caring as Helen declares happiness and Warren admits his own sorrow, leading to warm affection.
Default on a November 23 1910 mortgage to Louisa L Lavretta Martha C Andrews noted. The sale will occur at Mobile County Court House steps at noon October 1 1913 for the described Broad Street land with all tenements and appurtenances. Sullivan & Stallworth attorneys listed.
Three oil tanks and their contents worth 140000 were burned in a blaze during an electrical storm near Port Arthur Texas yesterday. Fire crews battled the flames as the tanks burned through the afternoon and evening.
City briefs note discussion of selecting fall and winter stock for Graham Rush and Reg. Mr. Jo Beha, senior partner, has left Mobile for Cincinnati and other western destinations. Mr. Bush predicted a strong season ahead.
Quiet Chattanooga day as the Gulls defeat the Lookouts behind Cavet on the mound. Birmingham beats Montgomery 2 to 1 at Rickwood Park in a key third place clash. New Orleans and Atlanta split a double header at Ponce de Leon Park amid warm, cloudy weather.
Finnish distance star Hannes Kohlemainen set a new American record for the three mile run with 14 minutes 22.85 seconds last Sunday, erasing the previous mark of 14 minutes 32 seconds by George Bombay.
Rev C L Fisher of Franklin Street Baptist Church spoke to summer Theological School for colored ministers on the task of the Protestant clergy and laity in Mobile. He urged advancement of the negro, education growth, and the possible erection of more colored schools.
H. M. Stevens leaves London to oversee the Montgomery store as manager. Iliam E. Welch, involved in building up the Mobile store, is named manager there. The company plans store openings in major Southern cities.
Sam Langford negro heavyweight to meet Jack Johnson world champion in Paris on December 20. Twenty round bout at Cirque de Paris under Theodore Vienne with Langford guaranteed a sum and share of receipts, arranged by Joe Woodman. Johnson reportedly in need of money and Paris white- press resistance cited as reasons.
J H Snook of Columbus Ohio won the National Revolver match with 3932 points among 152 entries at Camp Perry. C E Orr Ohio was runner up with 390, G H McCutcheon Colorado 386, A J McNab United States infantry and A A Smith Colorado tied for fourth with 367. Alabama claimed the Milton trophy in the class B team results, with Texas second Indiana third and Florida fourth. Class C led by Utah Rhode Island Montana and Wyoming. Saturday features the United Service match with four 20 man teams and the Casey problem match opening at noon.
J H Sims white man was discharged by Recorder Edington after violating the plumbing ordinance by failing to file an application for work. Frank Davis Negro had case reset for September 5 with a $300 bond on a charge of being a dangerous and suspicious character. he is suspected of stealing baggage he was to carry from a boat.
Major Julius N Kilian of the Quartermaster Corps U S A died suddenly aboard the transport Thomas after departing Nagasaki. He was born in Germany in 1860 and served in San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake, notable for relief work. Mrs Kilian was aboard. Funeral status pending.
Louise Bosarge aged seven and Roy Wheeler Helton, a Mobile resident, died within days of each other. Bosarge long time Bayou la Batres resident, survived by six sons and two daughters and two sisters. Helton died at 918 Conti Street after a five day illness, born in Mon County and moved to Mobile eight years ago. Funeral notices: Bosarge services held at home and Catholic cemetery burial. Helton notice to be published later.
Sylvan J Betbeze died Friday night at the family home after a lingering illness. He was known in the butcher business and is survived by a wife and three children, two brothers A. J of Mobile and Louis of Meridian Miss, and other relatives. The funeral will be held this afternoon. Notice of funeral later.
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