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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

14

Claimants in Russell will case attend funeral of William C. Russell

In Melrose Massachusetts Daniel Blake Russell claimants Fresno ah and Dakota Dan, each asserting kin to Daniel Russell, followed the coffin of William C. Russell to the grave. The funeral at the family mansion drew only a few relatives and friends as Dakota Dan, denied by courts and family, attended but was not admitted inside.

Melrose Mass Fresno Daniel Blake Russell Daniel Russell William C. Russell

Fifty-Eight New Suits Filed Against Sugar Refining Co

New Orleans reports fifty eight Sherman Act suits against American Sugar Refining Co totaling 33.88 million dollars. The flood followed earlier filings, bringing two week total to about 130 suits seeking over 100 million. Lawyers cite statute of limitations as the trigger and expect the company to answer next.

American Sugar Refining Co New Orleans United States Esterday American Sugar E Ning Company American Company Henry J. Carter of States District Court Wogan Brothers, Limited Louisiana

New York Central names new president from Adrian origin

A new president of the New York Central lines is named. He began his career in Adrian Michigan as a water boy for a track crew.

New York Central Lines Adrian, Mich

Prominent Mason Run Down and Killed in Nashville

Bradford Nichol a 72 year old Mason prominent in state and national circles was killed by a street car in Nashville while trying to cross the street to reach a prayer meeting. He died five minutes after the collision at an infirmary.

Nashville Tenn Bradford Nichol Nichol

Lieutenant Mears Promoted to Panama Railroad Superintendent

Panama December 4 Lieutenant Frederick Mears, longtime chief engineer of the Panama Railroad, has been appointed general superintendent to succeed John D Patterson of Atlanta, who resigned earlier. The role includes chief engineer duties.

Associated Press Panama Frederick Mears John D. Patterson Atlanta

Coffee is Not a Food Says Medical Note

The text argues that coffee is not a food and burdens the body by forcing eliminative processes. It warns that regular intake leads to accumulation and harm, noting caffeine as a poisonous drug linked to heart trouble, nervousness, sleeplessness, and biliousness.

New Orleans

Holbrook Explains Express Rules for Christmas Packages

Mobile agent Martin Holbrook of the Southern Express Company outlines how to ship holiday parcels by express. Guidelines cover shipping deadlines, fragile item handling, packaging in wooden boxes, clear outside and inside addresses, prepaid labels, avoidance of phone inquiries, and valuation up to fifty dollars with no extra charge.

Martin Holbrook Southern Express Company

Demand Grows for Lower Coal Rates Across Alabama

Montgomery business leaders and mills file petitions with the railroad commission demanding reduced coal tariffs from the Birmingham mining district to their cities. Montgomery and Dothan groups cite discrimination similar to Selma, naming Central of Georgia and Louisville and Nashville railroads as defendants. The commission may hear these cases at January session.

Montgomery Ala Railroad Commission Selma Birmingham Business Men's League Dothan Alexander City Montgomery Business Men's League Louisville and Nashville Railroad Business Men's League of Dothan Alexander City Cotton Mill Central of Georgia Louisville and Nashville Alabama Southern Sewer Pipe Company of Manchester Walker County Alabama Central Railroad

Franco American treaty to avoid double taxation urged

The American chamber of commerce in Paris recommended a new Franco American treaty to prevent double taxation for Americans in France and French residents in the United States in relation to the two countries income taxes. The chamber will send recommendations to President Wilson and the state department. The proposal drew wide interest in Paris.

Paris France United States American Chamber of Commerce Wilson Department of State

Harry's Shoe Place Second Brance 66 Government St

Shoe trade listings include Shoemakers materials leather and sea findings in all grades and descriptions. Also shoe brushes polishes and related supplies. Located at 66 Government Street Mobile Alabama.

T Harry’s Shoe Brance Government ST Mobile Ala

Cummins Attacks Caucus Action on Currency Bill

Senator Cummins charges Democrats with near conspiracy as the Senate opens debate on a currency bill. He warns the chamber will lack real debate and criticizes caucus action being presented as deliberation for the country.

Washington Cummins Senate

Baptist Mission Board Appropriates 30000 for Alabama Work

The Baptist State Board of Missions in Montgomery set aside 30000 for Alabama work in the coming year, aiming to surpass prior yearly totals by year end. The annual meeting praised past efforts, especially by women and the Sunday school department, with visiting members from several Alabama cities.

Alabama Montgomery Ala Baptist State Board of Missions Enterprise H. L Strickland J. W. Minor A. J. Dickinsom Preston Blake Birmingham W. B. Davidson J. F. Gable C. A. Stakely

Cohan's The Little Millionaire at Lyric Saturday

The Lyric presents George M. Cohan’s musical farce The Little Millionaire with whistle song numbers. Cohan’s melodies charm ears with clean lyrics and scenic ensemble, promising a lively edition with matinee and evening shows. Seats are on sale.

George M. Cohan Lyric Theatre Mr. Cohan Cohan

Weekly Y M C A Gym Double Header Summary

The Y M C A Basketball League hosts Friday night games at the association gym. Crowns face Pelicans and Cardinals play Crescents. Team 6 and the Cubs sit out this week. Admission will be ten cents next week, public event with a growing league planned. Ramblers enter schedule with open games in the county.

Association Gymnasium Pelicans Cardinals Crescents Cubs Ramblers Cartilaia Seat CEES Ag Sears Iee la Pee Ao

Alimony suit against Van Ness estate ends in dismissal

Mrs. Deborah Van Ness, 94, lost her claim for 26400 back alimony from the estate of Cornelius H. Van Ness, a wealthy railroad man. Divorced 46 years ago, she had not pressed the claim until after his death in 1911, and the court ruled the lapse released the estate from obligation.

Associated Press Mineola Deborah van Ness Cornelius H. van Ness van Ness

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Russell Melrose, Mass United Stats Court Alfred H. Smith Mears Holbrook State Railroad Commission Baptist Mission Board Dauphin Little Millionaire the Lyric Montgomery Shriners Mystic Shrine Alcazar Temple Majestic Theatre Bible Street Imperial Council Dave Crossland Alazar O Ets Sumbel Patel Norway Pine Pines Gas Ft. Wayne Ind Golor Baby Temple the Majestic Penice & Ford, Ltd Eve Daily Item Great J. Abbot Great Canal Zone Aero Fats
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