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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

2

Mobile excursion to the orange belt educates 150 boys and men

A Saturday trip organized by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce will send 150 youths and men to the Dawes operation and Kroner plantation in the orange belt of Mobile County. The train departs at 1 PM from Mobile & Ohio station with limited rail cars and a 2:30 arrival.

Mobile Orange Belt Mobile County Salurn Farnsworth Chamber of Commerce Exares Barton Academy High School Sons of Chamber of Commerce Bauer JJ. M. Ponder Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means J. L. Cawthon Viechairs Zadek Level Best Sebi Dawes Kroner Satsuma Dawes Pioneers St. Mary's Orphan Asylum Church Home

Huerta Considers Stacks of Steamer Trunks After Message

After the president's message, Huerta is likely to weigh buying multiple steamer trunks as part of his next steps. The remark suggests a cautious approach to storage and movement of documents and belongings amid unfolding events.

Huerta

Brevity Cited in President Wilson's Literary Attainments

The remark notes that, despite Wilson's celebrated writings, his influence rests on concise expression. It frames brevity as central to his literary merit and public persona.

Wilson

ZEMO Promises Clear Skin With One Quick Application

An advertisement touts ZEMO as a clean antiseptic solution to rapidly clear pimples blackheads and related skin irritation. The copy claims instant relief from itching and visible improvement after a single use and lists drug stores in St. Louis and nearby towns as outlets.

ZeMo Sani Bt. Louis, Mo

Schwarz Pushes Near Side Stop For Mobile Streetcars

Mobile Commissioner Laz Schwarz advances a near side stopping rule for streetcars after discussions with J. Howard Wilson, president of Mobile Light and Railway, aiming to reduce cross street accidents and gain support for the plan.

Mobile Laz Schwarz Schwarz J. Howard Wilson Mobile Light and Railway Company Wilson Wlson

Injunction Bars Dr Hail From Riding Without Fare Rules

The court grants a preliminary injunction against Dr. Hail requiring him to pay fares and follow the Mobile Light and Railroad Company's rules before boarding cars. The order, bond set at $500, enjoins him from entering or riding without compliance, pending further judgment.

Southern Railway Johnson Ala Alabama Great Southern Railway Bales Court of Chancery Turner City of Mobile Chancery Court Bolling Cook Birmingham Traction Co Bell Tel. Co Maryland Blondel Con. Gas. Co Hail Thas Register In Chancery Mobile Light and Railroad Company Caf

Call for Abandonment of One Judge Decision Rules

Alabama Bar Association proposes that Supreme Court decisions be made by full court in consultation to ensure collective reasoning. The resolutions urge briefs limit facts to what the court will consider and favor opinion drafting by the entire court rather than a single judge, citing other states' practices and urging adoption by five of seven justices.

Alabama Bar Association T. M. Stevens Mobile Henry Fitts Birmingham RE. W. Godby Decatur Supreme Court of Alabama Montgomery Bar Association United States Court Alabama Supreme Court Homer Supreme Court Gueydan Louisiana United States Supreme Court John M. Shirley Kentucky Georgia Michigan Arkansas North Carolina Kansas Pennsylvania Iowa Minnesota Missouri Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island Wisconsin Maine Mississippi New Jersey Nebraska Connecticut Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Indiana Supreme Court of Alabama Supreme Court of the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals Prac

Postal Receipts Rise in November 1913 Report

Assistant Postmaster J. D. Wilkins announces November 1913 postal receipts up by 1,470.70 from November 1912. The Mobile postoffice holds 2,744,725 stamps, 457,250 stamped envelopes, and 276,225 post cards for the Christmas rush, with savings deposits totaling 7,873.00.

J. D. Wilkins Postal Savings Department Post Office

Typo in Sheriff Return In DuValle Case Corrected

In the DuValle suit to recover a judgment against West Shore Traction, a sheriff’s return read no property found. the final word should be fund, a typographical error in the lower court record.

R. P. DuValle West Shore Traction Company

Fire at Gulf Dry Docks Causes $20000 Loss on River

A Wednesday night blaze at Gulf Dry Docks Company near Elmira Street on Mobile River caused about 20000 in damage. The dry dock survived with minor damage, while the Fort Gaines suffered blistering and woodwork loss. The Pleasure Bay incurred light damage and a planing mill, warehouse, and much timber burned. Eyewitnesses blamed slow firefighting and suggested a modern fireboat could have saved property.

Gulf Dry Docks Company Elmira Mobile River Thames and Barre United Fruit Fort Gaines Knudsen Pleasure Bay

Supreme Court Reform Proposal Urges Bar Association Support

The Alabama Supreme Court faces a heavy workload and supports adopting a streamlined procedure. The Bar Association argues any reform should ease court burdens and protect fundamental law, warning the bar would bear the load without benefits to the court. The association believes the high court will likely grant the request.

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion gas and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store, noting its widespread sales and purported safety.

Pape

Court Fines and Escapes Highlight Local Crime Session

Judge Henry Chamberlain sent Peter Donald to the city court on a 500 bond for an alleged assault to murder against Clementine Williams of Whistier. Lilburn Eldridge, who escaped from the interior court guard room after a $1 fine for gaming, received a further 26 or twenty days. Andrew Ware faced a jury trial for horse collar theft with a 150 bond. Alberta Savage Emma Chatman were fined 25 or twenty days for public drunkenness. Hamilton and Karl waived examination with 100 bonds for hunting on another’s lands. Pettaway, Martin and McMillan received 1 and ten-day costs for gaming. John King failed to appear, alias writ ordered.

Henry Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Peter Donald Clementine Williams Whistier John Williams Donald _ Lilburn Eldridge Interior Court Dennis Lynch Andrew Ware Joseph Strong Alberta Savage Emma Chatman Thomas Hamilton Erhard Karl Henry Pettaway Silas Martin Aaron McMillan John King

No Doubt About Dobbs as Manager of the Pelicans

The New Orleans item states Johnny Dobbs will lead the Pelicans in 1914. It notes A J Heineman may be chosen president for the club’s 1914 organization and mentions Emann’s prior involvement with the team.

Dobbs THE Pelicans New Orleans Item of Weday Johnny Dobbs A. J. Heineman Emann

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health From Blood Humors

An 19th century style ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures boils pimples sores and eruptions by cleansing blood. It asserts relief for serious sores eczema and ulcers and promises increased strength appetite and stomach tone with daily use. Sold everywhere.

Hood

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