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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1913

Page

14

Fletcher Denies Bosworth's Plea in Executions Case

Gov Fletcher refused a petition for a stay of execution for Arthur Bosworth sentenced to be hanged January 2 for the 1911 murder of Labelle at Essex Junction. Counsel cited Bosworth's British religion and possible British embassy action. Bosworth has a wife and children in England.

iBy Associated Press Montpelier Fletcher Arthur Labelle Essex Junction Boswoth Bosworth England

President Wilson Improves but Remains Bedbound

President Wilson's condition improved today but his physician advised he stay in bed. Dr Grayson says the president hopes to attend the Gridiron Club dinner tomorrow to honor a long standing promise, though outdoor exposure may wait until Monday.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Grayson

Public Health Public Utility, Says Gen Blue

Surgeon General Rupert Blue declares public health a public utility and urges nationwide cooperation and funding. He calls for full time workers laboratories and better vital statistics to advance sanitary administration and education.

Associated Press New York Rupert Blue United States Public Health Service Association of Life Insurance Presidents White House United States

Maloney Announces 1000 Acres Bought for Alabama Colonization

Montgomery reports United States Lumber and Cotton company purchased one thousand acres in Washington county for colonization. Homeseekers from the Middle West travel to Alabama to settle the tract, with farm agent George A. Maloney predicting large in-migration. Immigration Commissioner Lee Cowart also attended the Chicago Land Show.

Montgomery Ala United States Lumber and Cotton Company Washington County Middle West Alabama George A. Maloney Mobile County South Lee Cowart

Aged Negro Injured as Motorcyclist Is Arrested

A. J. Jones of Mobile Gas was arrested Thursday afternoon by Patrolman John Kruse on reckless driving charges after his motorcycle collided with Kennedy Peeples, an aged Black man, seriously injuring him. Peeples received medical attention at home from Dr. H. Colon.

A. ©. Jones Mobile Gas Company John Kruse Jones Davis Avenue Kennedy Peeples H. P. Colo

Atlantic Fleet Nearing Home On Wyoming

The American warships, returning from European port visits, are south of Newfoundland last night and 1036 miles from New York aboard the United States battleship Wyoming.

Wyoming United States Siasconsett Mass New Foundland

Schmidt Breaks Down and Weeps in Court

Hans Schmidt, former priest on trial for murdering Anna Aumuller, fell to his knees in District Attorney Whitman's office and wept while kissing his German father's hand who traveled to save him from the electric chair. The trial paused as DA planned to confer with alienists before witnesses resumed.

New York Hans Schmidt Anna Aumuller Whitman Germany Schmidt Elizabeth Schaddler

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