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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1913

Page

5

Jerome Thaw Bail Hearing Draws Constitutional Questions

Federal Judge Aldrich reserved decision on bail for Harry K. Thaw, pending mental evaluation to determine if he is a danger to the public. Attorney Jerome pressed for high bail while challenging extradition, noting past bribery incidents and constitutional issues misaligned with U S Supreme Court review.

Associated Press Concord N. H Hagar Aldrich Harry K. W.ate Thaw United States District Court New York State Asyum Mattenson N. Y Dail William T. Jeme New York Jerome Judge Aldrich Supreme Court of the United States New Hampshire

No Comment on Sullivan Case

Secretary Bryan declined to discuss reports about James M. Sullivan the new minister to the Dominican Republic. Charles B. Curtis former secretary of the legation at Santo Domingo was in Washington and rumored to have talked with officials about concessions in Santo Domingo. Assistant Secretary Osborne said no charges had been filed and dismissed claims about Sullivan. The topic is being debated in congressional and diplomatic circles.

Associated Press Washington Bryan James M. Sullivan New York Dominican Republic Charles B. Curtis Legation Santo Domingo Osborne State Department Sullivan

Costa Rican congress to name president after vote

In Costa Rica the December 7 presidential election produced no winner with a majority. Maximo Fernandez led, Carlos Duran second, Rafael Iglesias third. Congress will decide the president in May. Retiring president Ticardo Jiminez ends his four year term May 8.

Associated Press New York San Jose Costa Rica Maximo Fernandez Carlos Durah Rafael Iglesias Carlos Duran Congress Republic Senor Fernandez

Battling Levinsky Outpoints Jim Flynn in New York Bout

In New York on December 10 Battling Levinsky outweighed Flynn and won a ten round decision. The first and tenth rounds were even with Levinsky controlling most exchanges. Flynn briefly knocked Levinsky to the knee with a right ear blow, but Levinsky regained command as the bout continued.

Associated Press New York Levinsky Jim Flynn Pueblotte Flynn

Kilbane Sued by Stepmother Over Alleged Alienation Claim

Cleveland, Dec 10. John Kilbane the champion featherweight faces a $25 000 alienation suit from his stepmother Mrs Bridget Kilbane. She claims he influenced his father against her and neglected her elderly blind husband. Kilbane replies that she did not provide for her husband and that he helped him, while he supported Johnny in the past.

Associated Press Cleveland John Kilbane Bridget* Kilbane Kilbane

Wesleyan Declines Yale Game Next Season

Wesleyan University football coach Francis B. Upham Jr. announced that Wesleyan will not play Yale in the fall season. The decision follows Yale’s usual season opener against Wesleyan, but Wesleyan deemed the opening game too hard on its players.

Associated’ Press Middletown Conn Francis B. Upham, Jr Wesleyan University Wesleyan Yale

Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Praised by Sufferers

Stomach and liver ailments are highlighted with testimonials from patients including B L Dooley of Roanoke Virginia. The ad urges readers to try one dose to feel better and claims vast praise wherever used, rating Mayr’s remedy as restoring health and stomach strength.

B. L. Dooley Roanoke Mayr Geo. H. Mayr Mfg

Wealthy Woman Victims Linked to Senator Fair Heir

In Columbus Ohio on December 10 a kinswoman of United States Senator J G Fair of Nevada, Mrs L Hart, was found dead from gas fumes in her home. Her two granddaughters were in a dying condition from the same cause. The Misses Hart, daughters of Russell P Hart of Caruthersville Missouri, lived in Caruthersville except when visiting their grandmother in Worthington suburb or relatives in the West.

Associated Press Columbus United States J. G. Fair Nevada L. Hart Hart Russell P. Hart Caruthersville Caruth

Uncle Sam's Army Loses Strength in Fiscal Year

Washington report shows the army at 35,569 including Philippine scouts, down from 87,965 a year earlier. Adjutant General George Andrews notes 80 percent of enlistment applicants were rejected and 14 percent of accepted recruits were later rejected at depots. Desertions totaled 4,451.

Associated Press Washington United States Army Philippine Scouts George Andrews Fifth Infantry Andrews Virginia

Probate of Will Vacated for Alonzo Thompson Estate

In Chattanooga Tennessee the county judge vacated the probate of Alonzo Thompson's will filed last summer. The deceased, a Denver resident, was alleged to have no Tennessee residency or property here. The will, valued at 200000 to 300000 dollars, will be probated in Fullerton Nebraska by J H Kemp.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Alonzo Thompson Denver Tennessee Fullerton Neb J. H. Kemp Thompson Alonzoh. Thompson Hamilton County

Resinol Ointment Offers Skin Relief and Healing

Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap promise instant itch relief and rapid healing of eczema rashes ringworm and other eruptions. The product is advertised as a physician trusted treatment with an eighteen year record of professional approval. Consumer pricing for ointment and soap is listed with a free trial size offer from Baltimore Maryland.

Resinol Baltimore

Extension Work Bill Approved by Senate Agriculture Panel

Unanimous approval was given by the senate committee on agriculture to Senator Hoke Smith’s extension work bill uniting the federal agricultural department and state colleges to disseminate information. An initial appropriation of 480000 annually rising to about 3500000 is proposed, with a director of cooperative extension to be appointed by the secretary of agriculture. Separate bills will cover agricultural and vocational teaching and training.

Washington Senate Committee On Agriculture Hoke Smith Georgia Federal Agricultural Department Secretary of Agriculture House Committee On Agriculture Representative Lever South Carolina

Plenty Athletic Material Among The Yale Students

Yale figures released show 1,700 students participated in athletics during the fall, about half of the 3,300 student body registered. The data indicates strong participation beyond the varsity teams, highlighting broad athletic involvement at New Haven.

YALE New Haven

Vinci tonic advertised to revive the run down

An advertisement claims Vinci tonic strengthens the weak and tired with cod liver oil and iron. Mrs Julia Barber of Milford Michigan reports improved appetite and strength after using Vinci. The ad urges trying Vinol with money back guarantee and lists Van Antwerp Drug Corp in Mobile Alabama as retailer.

Vinci Milford Mich Julia Barber van Antwerp Drug Corp. Inc Mobile Ala Ung

Cures Colds in a Day Promoted by Globe Pine Compound

An advertisement touts Globe Pine Compound as the fastest cure for colds and coughs. It claims two ounces glycerine and half an ounce of Globe Pine with whiskey, dosed to adults and children by age, and notes bottles come in a tin sealed case.

Glo Pharmaceutical Laboratories of

Defining real success and L N influence across the region

A public note argues success lies in benefiting others rather than wealth alone. It defends the L N railway as striving for real success, boosting property values, developing towns, and improving travel, while urging cooperative effort for the general good.

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