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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
2
The case concerns tax liability for an ice plant and property on Mobile's west side. The city argues it must collect taxes while Weinacker Ice and Fuel Company contends the city lacks proper duty and that they are not residents of Mobile. The ruling could affect tax revenue if the decision is adverse.
Robert Green stands trial in city court on a first degree murder indictment for shooting Spencer Porter on a August night. Green pleads self defense citing Porter’s alleged relations with his wife as motive. Prosecutor N R Clarke faces defense lawyer J H Webb as witnesses and jurors hear the case.
James Neese of Cottage Hill was convicted in United States district court on the charge of obtaining liquor without a license near his home and sentenced to sixty days in county jail. He faces additional charges of violating Prohibition law and grand larceny set for hearing Saturday in city court.
Associated Press reports the arrest of Robert Williams after an alleged attack aboard a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger coach. The victim, Miss Cecelina Ger, 20, daughter of a Tomahawk Wisconsin farmer, was en route to Dalton Illinois when the incident occurred last Thursday.
Citronelle school building contract awarded to Standard Construction Co of Meridian for 10 041.69. Bible reading petition rejected by unanimous board vote after debate led by Dr. H J Krudop. Holiday period set from December 23 to January 5.
Frank Coffin, recently named notary public, filed the required bond in the probate court on Wednesday afternoon.
Deputy James McKenzie known as Seth Dewberry arrested Mann Hicks on a valuable cow theft from John Foster. Hicks held to city court on 250 bond after McKenzie traced the cow from abattoir to Foster farm, proving ownership and calf tie.
Halver W. Aarnes sues Lizzie R. Haas for damages claiming false arrest on grand larceny and obtaining goods by false pretenses. The case, heard in the law and equity court, features Assistant State Solicitor Touart and Police Chief Crenshaw among witnesses.
Sister Mary Josephine Nugent died Thursday morning at the Convent of Mercy in Mobile. A native of County Louth Ireland she served in the Order of Mercy in this diocese about twenty five years, last active in Pensacola Florida. Funeral set for Friday at 9 o clock from St. Josephs Church.
Exports from the Mobile District totaled 5,577,097 and imports 431,226 for November, per Collector H Gordon Ashley. Last year’s figures are unavailable due to district reorganization. October exports were 7,062,015.
Marissa Palmer was arrested Thursday morning by Chief Field Deputy Dennis Lynch on charges of assault and battery for beating and cutting Edward Windham and was jailed in the county jail.
W M Rasmus of Crichton was appointed a notary public and filed the required bond on Thursday in the probate court. The rest of the text presents unrelated remarks about excuses and money.
Thousands suffer from extreme thinness and weak nerves yet a new remedy, Sargol, is said to promote flesh and strength by aiding digestion and delivering concentrated fats. Endorsed by physicians, sold by Van Antwerp Drug Co. and others, it may help nervous people gain at least ten pounds in a month if used as directed.
The Charles Mohr Historical Society will gather Thursday evening at the home of H. P. Loding on Houston Street for a society meeting.
Local tobacco dealers offer free cigarette holders with Omar purchases for a few days. The holders are light and durable with German silver tip and rubber stem and mouthpiece. The promotion aims to boost Omar cigarette trials by showcasing a popular, internationally used design.
An old style drug store advertisement promises relief from colds with Virgin Oil of Pine-Compound. It claims five minute relief, no strong drugs, and a money back guarantee if not effective. The copy warns against stomach damage from dope or drugs.
Mobile is to receive the first Argentine corn cargo by December 20, with distribution to the South via Southern Railway and connections. The move follows tariff law changes lowering import costs, potentially boosting Birmingham as a regional distributing center and reducing consumer prices in the South. Local railroad men expect broader trade between Argentina and the United States.
President Wilson remained in his room in Washington today fighting a cold and canceled all engagements. The illness began a week ago with cold symptoms and extended to his throat, prompting rest and precautions from his physician. no engagements will be set before Monday.
The Mercantile tank steamer San Cristobal was detained six days at the quarantine station due to yellow fever in Mexico and was released at 9:35 am, then proceeded to the city for extensive repairs at Pinto Docks. Also notes arrival of Norwegian bark Disa and steamer Belize with cargoes and passengers, plus upcoming United Fruit vessels Harald, Ravn, Fort Morgan, and Brighton.
City Court session reports murder in the first degree against Robert Green on trial. Friday docket lists Nick Pappas selling tainted meat Felix Hatch concealed weapons G T alias Cleveland Watkins violating the prohibition law Lula Knowles embezzlement. Chancery Court and Law and Equity Court schedules follow with several motions and demurrers.
A 7 oz bottle of Q-Ban promises to darken gray hair naturally and evenly after rubbing on the scalp at night. The preparation, a sulfur glycerine mix, is claimed to stop dandruff and thinning hair with a few applications making the user look younger and hair healthier.
Record lists judge Berney presiding with demurrers to complaint sustained in Hedden vs. We Jr. trial for Barnes and Haas. Friday call includes Stude baker vs. English Carriage Co. and Fairs banks Co. vs. Gulf City P Plumbing.
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