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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
3
An adv promotes Booths Hyomei as a quick effective treatment for catarrh including inflammation of the mucous membranes. The ad claims to destroy disease germs in nose, throat and lungs with daily breathing, offers a money back guarantee, and lists the complete outfit at $1.00 with refills at 50 cents, sold by G. Van Antwerp and Son.
Leaders from Mobile's colored churches organize a Christmas drive to aid destitute colored children. They seek clothing money and toys from black and white residents, with drop points at Knox Bros St Francis and Warren streets and Allen's Undertaking Co Warren and Dauphin streets.
City officials discuss a possible curfew to keep loitering boys off streets while protecting youths rights. Commissioner Laz Schwarz supports using juvenile court for loiterers and cautions against broad rights loss. He notes enforcement and privacy concerns and suggests 11 pm as a potential compromise.
The Alabama New Orleans Transportation Company stops mobile service on trips from Mobile to points south while retaining stops from New Orleans to Mobile. James Gibboney, local agent, says down trips will not stop and that the order is effective immediately. Chamber of Commerce officials seek reasons for the cut as critics allege discrimination against Mobile merchants.
Ben Willice was found not guilty of giving whiskey to a prisoner in the county jail due to lack of evidence. Ella McAfee also received a not guilty finding for assault and battery. Cases against W Morgan and Nathaniel Baldwin for petit larceny were postponed outside the hall.
City Court under Semmes hears business Tuesday with Willie Mc Hale case noted as frivolous. defendant removed from call amid routine docket.
Ellen Campbell colored 40 was burned alive in her lone frame house in Maysville near the Government street loop Monday at 4 am. Neighbors gathered as flames spread and charred bones were found in the ashes when the scene was inspected at daylight. The body was buried Tuesday by the Allen Unding Company.
The chancellor urged Parliament to accept terms before discussing the budget and called for responsibility in government while limiting military power. Critics mocked Von Bethmann Hollweg as a well-meaning failure and debated Zabern tensions and Balkan aftereffects. Spahn signaled opposition to amendments, backing the budget for the nation.
In Chancery Court before 1:00 p m Tuesday Judge Thomas H Smith presides over the matter Christian Thumm versus Emilie Thumm with the case submitted on bill and answer.
A twelve minute city commission session presided by Mayor Pat J. Lyons approved the twelfth paving venture including several streets and set the form for a $150,000 school bond issue. Commissioner Pillans was absent in New Orleans attending the Association of Port Authorities meeting. Weekly bills were authorized for payment and checks for sale ordered.
Jacob J. Hauser was found guilty in city court of illegally selling whiskey under the Fuller prohibition law and sentenced to three months hard labor. His attorney gave notice of appeal to the state supreme court, the second appeal from this term. Deputy Lynch testified he found an iron safe loaded with beer and whiskey. The jury deliberated briefly.
S. Corry, holder of a restaurant and cigar stand license at St Michael and Warren streets, is authorized to transfer the license to the southeast corner of Canal and Warren streets during the improvement proceedings.
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