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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1913

Page

11

Battleship Vermont Limps Toward Hampton Roads

The battleship Vermont with a broken main shaft prowls toward Hampton Roads after an early morning accident. The vessel, 1 200 miles from Hampton and 600 from Bermuda, sails under port engine at eight knots while the crew inspects the shaft and stern tube. The fleet’s return to New York and Guantanamo movements are outlined as other ships proceed.

Associated Press Washington Delaware Orion Yester Hampton Bermuda Navy Charles E Tic Fleet Vermont Hampm Roads Admiral Badger Aiver Hampton Roads Wyoming Arkan- Florida Utah

Bishop Allen Delivers Eulogy at Sister Nugent Funeral

The funeral mass for Sister Mary Josephine Nugent was held at St. Joseph's Church Friday at 9 am with Rev. Father presiding. Bishop Allen gave the eulogy as Fathers Brady Cassidy Eaton and others attended, and burial followed at the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers named.

Mary Josephine Nugent St. Joseph's Church Father Right Allen D. A. Brady St. Vincent’s Church T. P. Cassidy The Thos. J. Eaton Tt. J. Am St. Mary’s Church Joseph Hermann J. Burns J. C. Henry Joseph Hi ¥Nde Jacob Rehm

Whichever Way You Apply It It Saves Money

A short prologue on cost efficiency argues that a universal rule yields savings in multiple scenarios. The piece emphasizes practical application and broad applicability to daily budgeting and decision making.

Free Negotiations End After Costa Rica Rejection

Costa Rica's congress refused to ratify British concessions linked to Lord Cowdray. Pearson firm says they will not reopen talks unless invited by the Colombian government. The firm warns the price may render concessions unprofitable if opposed by governments.

Trondon Lord Cowdray Pearson Associated Press Lord Murray Elibank Colombia

Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Meets in Jacksonville

Delegates from Sewanee Texas A and M Tennessee Vanderbilt and other Southern schools gathered in Jacksonville for the annual conference. The agenda included bylaws changes and eligibility rules for student athletes and the possible reinstatement of the University of Mississippi.

Jacksonville Fla South Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Mississippi Sewanee Texas A. & M Tennessee Vanderbilt Mississippi Agricultural Mississippi College Missapi Alabama Tech Howard College Central University of Kentucky State University of Kentucky University of Louisville Louisiana State University Tulane

Maritime movements show lull at port with several arrivals listed

Waterfront activity was quiet Friday as few vessels were reported at quarantine. Ninian a British steamer carrying cotton and cargo sailed for Liverpool. Bertha and Belize Norwegian ships were bound for Havana and Belize respectively. Harald Dulm bananas cocoanuts due from Colorado and Hon. Kronprinz Olav slated for mid December near Gulfport.

Ninian Williams Liverpool England Bertha Meyer Munson Steamship Line Havana Cuba Belize Hansen Orr-Laubenheimer Steamship Company N. H Livingston Guam Harald United Fruit Company Colorado Honorva Swift Progress Karen Munson Crathens Seeberg Grand Ep B. W Trold Hamburg Germany Kronprinz Olav Nissen Gulfport Mississippi Mississippi Sound Pascagoula River

Rhodes Cases Begin In Federal Court Trial

The trial of Calvin J. Rhodes John J. Rhodes and Joseph E. Rhodes on perjury conspiracy and bankruptcy act violations started early Friday in the U S district court. The full jury panel for the term was excused.

Calvin J. Rhodes John J. Rhodes Joseph E. Rhodes U. Gs. District Court

Bankrupt E. J. Raub of Mobile Faces Creditors Meeting

In U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama E. J. Raub of Mobile was adjudicated bankrupt on December 3 1913. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the bankruptcy office in Mobile on December 23 1913 at 2 o clock p.m. Creditors may attend.

UO.S./ District Court Sc. District of Alabama E. J. Raub Mobile Alabama

Englishman Plans Possible Speech After Conference With Carranza

Major Martin Archer-Shee British MP visited Hermosillo to confer with General Carranza on personal matters and to gather data for potential parliamentary discussion about Mexican conditions. Also arriving was Colonel Juan N. Medina for talks regarding the arrest at El Paso and Villa's alleged role.

Associated Press Hermosillo Sonora Martin Archer-Shee Carranza Tucson Ariz United States Juan N. Medina Staf Villa Juarez Medina el Pasir

Schmidt Was In Love With Victim During Murder Trial

New York December 12. Assistant District Attorney Stephenson called Dr Arnold G Leo as a witness in the Hans Schmidt murder trial. Leo testified Schmidt and Anna Aumuller sought marriage and that Schmidt declared he loved the girl and planned to leave the priesthood. He said Schmidt later showed a V shaped wound on his finger claiming an accident.

Associated Press New York Hans Schmidt Anna Aumuller Stephenson Arnold G. Leo Leo Schmidt Aumuller

Murderous Bomb Kills Clerk at Bottling Company

Ida Antsewitz, eighteen, confidential bookkeeper at K. Bottling Co located at 628 West Thirty Fifth Street, is killed by a bomb mailed to the firm. Thomas McCabe injured by debris. Michael Ryan hurt by glass. Bomb wrapped with 28 State Street New York return address. Investigators seek who sent the device and why amid similar past cases.

Associated Press New York Ida Anusewits K. Bottling Company West Thirtyfifth Street Thomas McCabe Michael Ryan Miss Antsewitz Callanan

Consideration of Rural Credits by American Commission

The American Commission on Rural Credits opened its session in Washington on December 12 with discussion of committee reports. About forty members attended as the group reviews European experiences in rural credit for agriculture.

Associated Press Washington American Commission On Rural Credits

Expert Watt Transferred to Lead South Carolina Livestock Work

J T Watt of Talladega Alabama government farm demonstration agent for North Alabama will start livestock demonstration work in South Carolina effective January 1. Headquarters will be at Clemson College. The transfer was announced to the state board of agriculture at a noon meeting. His successor has not been named. The board will likely recommend Prof J B Hobdy of Auburn among others to succeed B L Moss who recently resigned.

Montgomery Ala J. T. Watt Talladega North Alabama South Carolina Clemson College Watt State Board of Agriculture B. L. Moss State Farm Demonstration Agent J.B. Hobdy Auburn

Mormon Losses Estimated at 10 Million in Mexico

Associated Press reports from Los Angeles say Mormon church leader President Smith cites exiled colonists losing more than 10 million dollars in Mexico due to revolution. He favors settling current locations in Arizona and Southern California and notes colonies suffered vast damage to towns houses and churches after decades of work.

Associated Press Los Angeles Mexico United States Smith Mormon Church Joseph Arizona California

Advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets Tonight

A sales puff promises relief from dullness and constipation with Chamberlain's Tablets and claims you will feel right tomorrow. For sale.

Barges Will Bring Coal To Mobile Say Official

C F Files local manager of the Alabama and New Orleans Transportation Company announced the Mobile area will receive coal from the Warrior fields. The barge line will provide the same consideration as for New Orleans and other river ports. Barges are on a regular schedule now operating on the river route.

Tuscalooba Ala C. F. Files Alabama and

Parisian Sage Promises Quick Hair and Scalp Benefits

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a scientific preparation to cure itching and dandruff, cool and invigorate the scalp, and make hair look wavy glossy and grow. The tea colored liquid supposedly delivers the exact elements for healthier hair and is sold in fifty cent bottles at druggists and toilet counters.

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