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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1913

Page

5

Scott ends Arizona crisis with softened Indians

General Hugh L. Scott reports to Secretary Garrison on the closing chapter of negotiations after preventing a potential Indian war in Arizona. He describes the prisoners apologizing to Major MacLaughlin and their agent, saying they would have died before surrendering but now intend to return home to lead different lives. He attributes the trouble to lies and gossip and says the San Juan valley terror is over.

Ashington Hugh L. Scott Arizona Garrison Bossip Geemral Scott MacLaughlin Santa Fe Mdia Agency San Juan Valley Associated Press

Special Agent Hawkins Arrives for Mobile Court Term

Ernest Hawkins of the Bureau of Investigation in the Department of Justice arrives in Mobile on Monday afternoon to attend the fall term of the United States district court. Hawkins is a resident of Huntingdon Mississippi.

Ernest Hawkins Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Mobile United States District Court Mr. Hawkins Huntingdon, Miss

Honest Doctor Advised Perunia Helps Patient Recover

R. Sylvester E. Smith of St. Louis credits Peruna with restoring his health after bronchial troubles and a torn condition caused by exposure. He says his doctor advised Peruna and within three months his health was fully restored. He thanks Peruna and recommends asking a druggist for the Free Peruna Lucky Day Almanac for 1914.

R. Sylvester E. Smith South Grand Ave St. Louis Peruna Lucky Day Almanac

Militant Leader Pankhurst Leaves for Paris Vacation

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragette leader departs for Paris on seven days leave authorities granted. A police detach ment at the station did not interfere as she travels with officials saying she goes to see her daughter. She arrived from a sanitarium in an ambulance and was carried to her train on a stretcher.

Associated Press London Emmeline Pankhurst Paris

Delegation of W C T U to lobby for prohibition amendment

National leaders of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will travel to Washington to urge lawmakers to adopt a constitutional prohibition amendment. Among the speakers will be Mrs. Mary Harris Armor of Georgia with other Southern delegates addressing lawmakers.

Associated Press Washington Woman's Christian Temperance’s Union Capitol Mary Harris Armor Georgia

Women to join demonstration from several states

Women listed to join the demonstration include Mrs Silena Holman of Tennessee Mrs Frances Beauchamp of Kentucky Mrs Boole and Miss Hardynia Norville of Alabama.

Silena Holman Tennessee Frances Beauchamp Kentucky Boole Hardynia Norville Alabama

California Syrup of Figs Ad Encourages Mothers to Use Safe Laxative

An old advertisement urges mothers to replace castor oil and calomel with California Syrup of Figs. The copy claims the fruit laxative is gentle, effective for cleansing the liver and bowels, and loved by children. It warns buyers to ask for the California Fig Syrup Company product and to beware of counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company

President Wilson Takes Quiet Capitol Visit as Sightseers Greet Him

President Wilson slipped into the Capitol unobserved with Dr. Cary Grayson and Capitol guides. He toured rotunda statues and statuary hall, chatted briefly with senators, and exited to a fresh air walk without an overcoat, urged by his physician for exercise after confinement.

Associated Press Washington Dec Wilson Capitol OngTess Wey Rica Rotunda Cary T. Grayson United States White House Mr. Wilson Statuary Hall Standers Serate Thomas Jefferson Supreme Court Hughes Hollis New Hampshire Shively Chamberlian Mr. Vinson James M.baker Senate Martine New Jersey Congress

Body of Ewing Taylor Not Yet Recovered

Special to The Item Montgomery Ala December 9 searchers have scoured the Alabama river for two days looking for the body of Ewing Taylor son of Chief of Police W H Taylor drowned Saturday night at the Coosada ferry He attempted to swim across to fetch the ferry back and disappeared in the current Cramped by cramps or a floating log a likely cause Police Chief Taylor has suffered prior misfortune including a son in legal trouble Ewing Taylor is survived by a bride of three weeks.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Ewing Taylor W. H. Taylor Coosada Ferry Taylor

Annual Explosives Lecture by Col J L Taylor

Colonel J L Taylor of the U S Army, special agent of the federal bureau of explosives, will give his annual lecture at the Battle House auditorium Friday at 8. The talk targets freight station employees and others handling explosives and dangerous goods, detailing safe transportation and proper shipping methods.

Federal Bureau of Explosives Battle House Auditorium Mobile American Railway Association

Seamen and Passengers Lost At Sea Reach High Total

The year saw 1,237 seamen and 39 passengers on British vessels lose their lives at sea, the largest total since 1894 and including 63 seamen and 925 passengers from the Titanic. The report notes 800 automobiles in the United States and a figure related to commercial activity.

United States Seiboite

Grand Duke Boris Wins Libel Suit

Grand Duke Boris of Russia settled a libel suit with the K A Munsey Company out of court. He will testify on December 18 to clear his character regarding articles on his Manchuria career in the Russo Japanese war and his ties to General Kuropatkin.

Associated Press London Grand Duke Boris Russia K A. Munsey Company Manchuria Kuropatkin Frederick E. Smith

Governor O Neal Announces County Appointments

Montgomery December nine Governor O Neal has announced appointments for tax and jury commissioners and pension examiner in several counties. Tax Commissioners Marengo County J P Anderson Thomaston Etowah County John F Adams Gadsden Jury Commissioners Dallas County Ben B Bibb Selma Marion County W Y Burleson Hamilton Pension Examiner Jefferson County Major N A Graham Birmingham County Commissioner Bullock County G W Dyke Union Springs

Montgomery O'Neal Marengo County J. P. Anderson Thomaston Etowah County John F. Adams Gadsden Dallas County Ben Bibb Selma Marion County Hamilton Jefferson County N. A. Graham Birmingham Bullock County G. W. Dyke Union Springs

Thinks His Father Killed and Body Thrown in Bay

Captain J. B. Marks of Sanford Virginia, master of the oyster sloop Mary Inez, is believed to have been robbed and murdered with his body cast into Chesapeake Bay. The sloop was found ashore and blood stains on board support the murder theory. His son asked police aid to apprehend the killers after Marks left Norfolk with a new crew carrying a boatload of oysters. Ammonia bombs are being experimented with for forest fire extinguishing.

Norfolk J. B. Marks Sanford Chesapeake Bay Marks

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Fast Catarrh Relief

Advert says Ely's Cream Balm clears stuffed nostrils and head passages instantly. It claims immedate breathing, headache relief, and that catarrh or cold will vanish by morning with a small bottle from any drug store. The product soothes inflamed membranes and stops nasal discharge.

Ely

Manning Succeeds Late Dr J H Johnson at Talladega School

F H Manning elected temporary president of the Alabama School for Deaf Dumb and Blind at Talladega by trustees in Montgomery. He succeeds the late Dr J H Johnson and will serve until the current term ends. Attending out of town were W P G Harding and other trustees.

Montgomery Ala Dee F. HH. Manning Alabama School For Deaf, Dumb and Blind Talladega O'Neal J. H. Johnson Manning Tie W. P. G. Harding Birmingham

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder promises cures for kidney and bladder issues in men and women, dissolves gravel, and claims to treat diabetes and rheumatism. It is offered by mail for $1 if not available from local druggists, with a two months' supply per bottle and Alabama testimonials. Dr. BE. W. Hall of St. Louis promotes the remedy.

Texas Alabama BE. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis Ady

Charles Mohr Society Opens New Quarters in Christchurch

The Charles Mohr Historical Society on Conception Street near Church has completed third floor quarters at the Christchurch chapter house. It houses the Mobile branch of the state university museum and is rapidly adding new exhibits, including a top reptilian display in the South.

Charles Mohr Historical Society Christchurch Conception Street Church Mobile The State University Museum South

Prison Inspector Oates Named to National Jails Committee

Dr. William H. Oates of Mobile, Alabama, the state prison inspector, was elected to the American Association committee on jails lock ups and police stations. He learned of his appointment by letter from Joseph P. Byers secretary of the association at the Indianapolis meeting. John J. Whitman of Chicago serves as committee chairman.

Montgomery Ala American Association Indianapolis Ind William H. Oates Alabama Joseph P. Byers Trenton N. J House of Correction Chicago

Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen DaysPromise

Druggists refund money if PI GCINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protracting piles. First application provides relief within days. Price 60 cents.

Women Officials Not Required to State Ages, Judge Rules

Chicago dated report states County Judge John Owen ruled that women election officials may qualify for Cook county office without revealing their ages. The order emphasizes the unwritten right of women to keep age confidential, noting long-standing hesitation to disclose ages. The piece then briefly shifts to mention Ohio wool growth prominence.

Chicago Associated Press John Oweng Cook County Owen

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Scott Army Perunia Sylvester B. Smith Huerta Francesco Madero New York Mme Mexico Madero Mobile Gas Co Grayson Munsey Go O’neal Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum Mohr Society W. H. Oates National Association Adv Ohio Voor Po Te A.gettelman Brewing Co Milwaukee Wis U.5 A.gettleman Brewing Co Schlitz John D. Palmer N. Water St Bell Phone
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