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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
12
Berlin decides to withdraw the bill for $500000 German representation at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco after strong objections from state ministers. Ernest Bassterman reads committee report outlining ministerial objections in the imperial parliament.
An old advertisement extols May-Apple Root as a bile-clearing remedy for bilious complaints. It claims PoDoLax delivers bile without nausea, advising a nightly spoonful at bedtime, a quick relief, and purchase at the first drug store as a preventative measure.
Miss Elizabeth Williamson arrives from Asheville with her parents to attend the funeral of Robert Lane Davis killed in a logging railroad accident near Oak Grove. She wears deep mourning and plans to marry Davis on December 30 as announced. The report also cites confidential statements about Germany and Great Britain’s stance on participation in the St Louis exposition.
The funeral for Charles Ames was held Thursday at 3 30 PM from Beren jon and Sands undertaking parlors. Rev Father Lauzon of St Marys Catholic church conducted the service and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
George A. Maloney farm demonstration agent for Mobile county returned from the Chicago Land Show praising Mobile county exhibits. He said visitors were impressed by local faith and citrus and pecan industries. Maloney predicted increased interest and an influx of visitors and buyers to Mobile county this year.
James Threadgill known as Friday was shot Friday December 5 in a crap game on Royal Street near Congress by Jasper Preston who fled and later shot Leonard Campbell of Kushla. Threadgill died Thursday at the city hospital from his wound. A post mortem was held and the cause noted. Interment occurred Friday. Chief Field Deputy Dennis Lynch issued a warrant for Preston on murder charges.
Real estate and nurserymen pledge $5 each to help fund 100 boxes of Satsuma oranges sent by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce to 100 boards of directors nationwide. Don Farnsworth reports strong enthusiasm and several early contributions, with letters like E M Bailey praising the publicity value of promoting Southern lands and fruit growing.
A parade of visitors and locals converge on Mobile hotels and the city for business, visiting friends, or wintering. Names include BE Allison Pensacola business leader J G Young Des Moines visitors L J Olmstead and wife, Bay Minette attorney Frank S Stone, and many others at Battle House Saint Andrew Bienville Faith Hope and other spots.
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