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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
5
William Howard Taft appeared on a scale showing 271 pounds eight ounces, down 69 pounds eight ounces since leaving the White House. He credited a doctor advised regimen of restricted starches and sugars and lean meats. Taft said he feels more alert and capable and loves everybody.
In Shreveport Louisiana Mrs Della Stroud testifies to a jury she killed Jessie Stroud in April near Vivian to prevent an attack by him. She says E D Beeler rode with her, her horse spooked, and after leaping down she fired at her husband fearing for her life. She asserts she acted in self defense.
The note claims Italy abolished capital punishment in 1875 and asserts murders rose by 42 percent since then. It presents a causal link between abolition and increased homicide, but offers no sources or supporting data.
Daniel S. Combs of Hickory Valley is reelected president with Dr. Tait Butler of Memphis as secretary treasurer. Meridian, Mississippi, chosen as next meeting place. New vice presidents include Dr. C A Cary, Alabama. McQueen Chaires, Florida. P F Bahnson, Georgia. W R Moorman Jr, Kentucky. R K Boney, Louisiana. J M Maxell, Mississippi. A L French, North Carolina. Zach T Miller, Oklahoma. George R White, Tennessee. E F Tillman, Texas. S D Cross, South Carolina. Henry C Stuart, Virginia. A committee will seek Southern bank acceptance of cattle as loan security, comparable to cotton.
In Savannah Georgia on December 12 Judge William B. Sheppard blamed the government for a flawed method of paying fourth class postmasters. Lee N. Baisden, Pembroke postmaster, was convicted of making false returns and sentenced to sixty days in jail. The judge said the system itself tempted young, inexperienced postmasters and urged salary-based pay.
American ambassador and Mrs. Walter H. Page hosted a second dinner in London honoring Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre. Guests included Sir Edward Grey and the French ambassador Paul, among others, marking a key social event in diplomatic circles.
New York report notes Mrs Leonard M. Thomas of New York and Newport shares the title of America's most beautiful woman. Artist Helleau, who etched Miss Vera Maxwell in Paris, says both women are the most beautiful in America.
The list includes Cambon the Earl and Countess of Halsbury Cora the Countess of Straf ford Baron Leigh and the Hon Miss Leigh the Hon Charles Napier Law rence and Mrs Lawrence the board of trade president and Mrs Sydney and the Right Rev Sir William Boyd Carpenter canon of Westminster and Mrs Boyd Carpenter.
In Matanzas province fourteen individuals, black and white, were arrested over alleged voodoo activity including the sacrifice of a six year old white girl. Police investigate a witchcraft association blamed for multiple crimes. The Vedado case involved a wizard Boca executed. Alacranes killers received life terms with some pardons.
A 500 year old mummy, said to be an Inca boy, arrived in New York in a 10 by 12 by 6 inch wooden box. Found in the Peruvian mountains by Thomas G. Taylor of Montreal, it was admitted duty free as an antique. The mummy, 12 at death, remains largely intact with hair and desiccated features.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Blakeslee authorizes postmasters at second class offices with city and rural delivery to use rural carriers for parcel delivery within city units during the holiday season. The directive aims to speed bulky parcels to customers as Christmas mail flows increase.
A. T. Daily and Miss Dolly Posey of Mingo Mississippi wed in Russellville Franklin County Alabama with Miss Mattie Sevier chief clerk to Probate Judge Parmee officiating. This marks the first time a county wedding ceremony was performed by a woman.
Massachusetts Republican Club executive committee adopts resolutions urging the Republican national committee to call a convention to reconsider membership basis for future national conventions. They insist representation should be based on party vote with congressional districts retained and oppose at large state delegations.
War department orders relieve Brigadier General John J. Pershing from command in Mindanao Philippines where he had served as military governor. He will report to San Francisco for orders. Brigadier General Eli D Hoyle to command Luzon with no immediate successor named for Mindanao.
A jury verdict found defendant Mrs Lizzie R Haas not liable in a damage suit by Halver W Aa against her over alleged false arrest and grand larceny claims. Testimony from Aarnes and his wife supported the defense as counsel sought nominal damages.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline with claims it removes dandruff and oil, cleanses the scalp, and stimulates new hair growth within weeks. It urges readers to moisten a cloth and apply to strands for a light, wavy, fuller look, available for 25 cents at druggists.
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