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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1913

Page

12

Evacuation of Chihuahua City by the Federals

Fleeing residents headed toward the United States border as thousands abandon Chihuahua City under Federal escort. Wealthy families led by Salvador Mercado and General Mercado flee with cash and valuables amid rebel advance, while Governor Moye reports city’s fall and isolation.

Associated Press Juarez Mexico Chihuahua City United States Luis Terhead Terrazasre Ces Chihuahua Salvador Mercado Huerta Chihua City Federico Moys Moys Francisco Villa Moye Mercado General Mercado Nce Mexico City Terrazas Mor. Moye Noy Villa Lsd Ojinaga Villa Dhe Villa Pascual Orozco Madero

Bustle Fashion Returns as Old and New Styles Rise

The article contrasts old female fashion with a modern bustle trend, noting photographs of mothers and daughters in differing silhouettes as modistes push increasingly accentuated designs. It also recalls brief historical reflections on family attire and social change.

Wilson's Message in London Draws Mixed Editorials

The Times urges that U S tactics of watch and wait risk disastrous results if Huerta remains. It predicts Wilson will confront Mexico with a plan to restore order after Huerta’s removal. London papers differ, noting brevity and clarity in Wilson's message and weighing future policy.

Associated Press London the Times Mexico City United States Watch Wilson Washington Huerta Mexico Standard and Daily Graphic The Morning Post Daily Mail

Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair for 25 Cents

An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it removes dandruff and hair loss after ten minutes. It promises hair becomes light, fluffy, wavy with abundant lustre and softness, and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores to prove their hair can be prettier and softer.

Knowlton

Federals Leave Guayamas Unmolested by Rebels

Evacuation of Guayamas by Federal troops proceeded overnight with gunboats set to move them to Mazatlan or Manzanillo amid rebel restraint. Rebels near Guayamas reported Federal artillery dismounted for loading.

Guayamas Associated Press Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Mazatlan Manzanillo

Ranch Superintendent Held for Ransom in Mexican Rebellion

W S Windham, superintendent of a Mexican ranch at Quimichis Tepic district, is reportedly being held by rebels. They demand a ransom of 5000 dollars for his release, with Windham sending a wireless message to former Senator Bard of Oxnar confirming the situation.

W. S. Windham Durance Quimichis Mexico Associated Press Los Angeles Cal W. Ss. Windham Tepic Mex Bard Oxnar W. S. Livingston Pany

Oxford to send team for Penn relay races next April

Philadelphia reports Oxford University will send a four man relay squad to compete at the University of Pennsylvania event in April. Frank B. Ellis received a letter from Arnold A. S. Jackson accepting the invitation. Oxford may field milers capable of sub 4 20 with members Tabor Jackson and Rudd among them.

Associated Press Philadelphia Oxford England University of Pennsylvania Frank B. Ellis Arnold A. S. Jackson Oxford University Athletic Club Tabor Brown Jackson Rudd

Rich farmer kills his wife and himself in Kentucky

In Mayfield Kentucky on December 3 John Taylor a 42 year old wealthy farmer near Stubblefield shot his wife then his young son and afterward killed himself with the same weapon. The child is not thought seriously wounded.

Associated Prose Mayfield, Ky John Taylor Stubblefield Euratty

Robbed Peter to Remunerate Paul Confesses

Grace Legendre 32 confessed to stealing between 2000 and 3000 dollars from a hotel where she was chief bookkeeper. She said the thefts were to repay three former employers who promised not to prosecute if she restitutioned the amounts. Total peculations: 1800 from a stove blacking firm, 300 from a sewing machine company, and 1000 from the hotel job.

Associated Press New York Grace Legendre

Claims Mobilian Did Not Treat Her

Mrs. Alice Shear of Pensacola declares in a signed statement that she was illegally committed to the Meridian Mississippi insane asylum and challenges Dr. G E Gavin of Mobile who reportedly signed the commitment papers. She says Dr Luke Gavin treated her during a severe illness and saved her life, while the signatory physician never acted as her family doctor.

Pensacola Fla Alice Shear Meridian Miss G. E. Gavin Mobile Gavin Luke Gavin

Three Men Die in Logging Train Wreck Near Aycock Florida

An Associated Press report from Pensacola dated December 3 describes a logging train near Aycock Florida that broke from its cars on an incline, killing three men.

Associated Press Pensacola Fla Aycock, Fla

Three Killed and Seven Injured in Work Train Crash

A derailed work train plunged down a hill, killing Logging Superintendent Ezell Woods of Aycock Lumber Company, Fireman Walter Hovey, and an unnamed Black man, with seven others injured.

Ezell Woods Ay=cock Lumber Company Walter Hovey

Resinol Ointment Offers Relief for Skin Ailments

An advertisement extols Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as quick healers for eczema tetter ring worm and various eruptions. It claims doctors prescribe them for eighteen years and notes safety on tender skin with affordable prices and a free trial offer from Dept. 29 R Baltimore Md.

Dept. 29-R Resinol Baltimore, Md

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