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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
5
Associated Press reports Terry Diggs admits to poisoning Elizabeth Wheetock of Redland, claimed in his Chicago arrest. He says Sallisaw Oklahoma police sent inquiry messages to verify details.
Sequoyah County Oklahoma officials say Terry Diggs, a Black man, allegedly killed Mrs Elizabeth Wheelock and was paid $250 by John A Johnson of Smith Arkansas to hire the killer. The probe also ties Diggs to the death of Wheelock's husband earlier, with no formal charges yet against others named by County Attorney L B McNabb.
The third session of Canada's twelfth parliament opens January 15 with despatch business. Tariff debates loom as Sir Wilfrid Laurier presses free food for farmers, while Liberals seek downward tariff revisions and Conservatives delay tariff measures.
Captain F Thord Gray, formerly of the fish army, arrived at Hermosillo and was appointed by the Constitutionalists to teach artillery and cavalry methods. Insurgents plan a simple uniform drill manual and traveling inspectors to standardize training as they build a disciplined force.
Dr Cyril G Hopkins director of agriculture for the Southern Settlement and Development Organization told a Jacksonville meeting that the South holds the key to America's future prosperity and should develop untapped farmland. He warned population growth outpacing farm land and urged drainage and irrigation to unlock more acres. Present were W H Manss C S Ecker Malcolm McDowell Richard Persons and W T Berg.
The Hicks Company main offices and warehouse, a wholesale grocers firm in Shreveport, suffered a loss of about $150,000 from a blaze started by matches on the second floor where storage was kept. Insurance covered the damage.
Immigration officials and cavalry moved to Presidio opposite Ojinaga Mexico after reports refugees from Chihuahua would cross the border. Among them are General Mercado and Huerta’s northern Mexico commander with officers. It is unclear if Mexican officers will seek asylum in the United States or defend Jinaga against rebel forces.
Resinol Soap and Ointment soothe eczema and skin eruptions while stopping itching. The products are promoted for dandruff, sores, burns, boils and piles. A trial size is offered free by writing to Resinol Dept 10 S Baltimore Md.
Fifteen year old Gerald Gray son of Dr Whitfield Gray was blown twenty feet by an explosion in his father's Newton New Jersey office. An arm was torn off and a leg mangled. The blast wrecked the building and spread through town as Gray’s wireless telegraph service linking Newton and Swartzwood Lake operated. He was recharging batteries when the blast occurred.
In Belfast strong unionist leaders warn that any move to disarm the Ulster Volunteers could spark an uprising in the province. Ulster unionist HQs say arms import will be halted via a revival of the Irish Crimes Act, while the act’s powers of search and confiscation are highlighted.
Jewels and wearing apparel valued at 100000 dollars, belonging to Mr. and Mrs. W. Allen Dunlap, were seized by customs inspectors after their claim for exemption of dates was rejected as they were deemed non residents. The Dunlaps said they had been abroad for a year and planned to occupy a Garden City New York winter residence, while asserting a permanent home in England. Papers will be sent to the U S district attorney. Dunlap was the son of the late Robert Dunlap, hat manufacturer.
Revival services at Northside Baptist Church closed with an interesting meeting on Wednesday. The article notes encouragement and strengthened spirits and announces a workers meeting for Friday evening to plan further action inviting all friends, members or not, to attend.
A brief old saying notes that women who forget themselves are the ones men always remember. The line reflects social attitudes of the era, pairing female behavior with male recollection in a moral frame.
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