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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
4
Dec 5 reports Secretary Wilson has given up on voluntary settlement of the southern coal strike. The State Federation sent appeals to all allied trades unions to campaign for a nationwide strike, potentially beginning after the December 16 delegate convention in Colorado.
Bacup Beta Lambda will hold a monthly meeting in Barton on Saturday December 6 at a time to be announced. Members are reminded to attend and discuss upcoming events and reports.
An advertising blurb touts Vick's Vap-O-Rub Croup and Pneumonia Salve as a quick cure and preventive for croup and chest conditions. It promises relief within minutes by rubbing on the throat and chest and avoiding internal medicines, with price points listed as 5c, 50c, and 1?0.
A catalog of brick and frame residences on Spring Hill Avenue and nearby streets outlines Touart Place and multiple rentals. Properties include 2-8 room brick and frame houses with k b and h, land parcels, and monthly rents from 12 to 20 dollars.
Hubert Booth of Russell Mobile county identifies Charlie Webb as the man who shot him near his home on November 18. Webb, arrested as R Williams, faces arraignment and possible transfer to the sheriff on assault charges after Booth viewed him in Mobile.
Charles Aldrich of East Rockaway Long Island found a tin box buried at the base of a cedar tree on his Freeport New York property. The corroded silver includes spoons knives forks and a pearl handled clasp knife. Experts await valuation with belief the pieces are a family heirloom from revolutionary days.
The senate interstate commerce committee will not detail anti trust legislation until after the currency bill passes. The panel will delay outlining a broader program as it completes its lengthy daily sessions in Washington.
The will of Mrs Adeline Carney widow of W M Carney who died in Carney Alabama last month was filed. She leaves 1000 to Christ Episcopal church for grave care in Magnolia cemetery Atmore gifts include 300 to Louis Garner 300 to Jim May 5000 to Annie McNeill and 3100 to W J Grubbs totaling 10000. The remainder goes to three daughters Mrs Alice Peavy Mrs Laura and Mrs Reamceon.
Fourteenth Chicago child given the unusual name Quit by devoted parents drawing attention citywide. The article notes many men might better their futures by changing paths, reflecting on naming trends and social norms.
City officials move to repeal ordinances prohibiting near side stopping for streetcars. City Attorney Boone to draft new rules after review of existing laws provided by Mobile street railway officials. Commissioner Schwarz cites safety gains and talks with J Howard Wilson of the railway. Wilson confirms investigation and agreement on near side stops amid initial opposition. Headlight shields on suburban cars implemented to cover Ann streets until leaving the city.
Exeter reports Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst suffragette leader is said to be in collapse after beginning hunger and thirst strikes since her arrest aboard the Majestic yesterday.
Equity and circuit courts announce motions and dockets with cases including Lein kauf Banking Co vs Harry B Pake assignee Rebecca Jonas bond amounts and final settlement. various motions listed for Saturday including A P Bush vs J E Russell Florence Pump Co vs John Joseph and others. a Detroit News brief questions why arms export to Mexico was not banned earlier.
In the Moorer prohibition case attorney J H Webb defended Charles Moorer amid a pending jury verdict. Moorer had prior assault and battery conviction with fines. Cases against Fannie Moorer continued. Jake Ruffin and Frank Walker appear in court. Walker found not guilty.
In Chancery Court Judge Thomas H. Smith presides. Cases include Christian Thumm versus Emilie Thumm for December 9 on merits. Grace Foster versus William Foster submitted on report of reference. Zenobia B. Williams versus Harry P. Williams decree pro confesso. J J Hauser versus Foley & Co submitted on demurrer. John C. Dean versus W B Paterson Mercantile Company et al set for December 8. Adjournment until Monday morning.
A peculiar case arises in California where a bird is cited as a catalyst for divorce. The incident parallels an oft-cited notion that a goose or husband may cause marital strain, though the article keeps the tone neutral and factual.
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