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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1913

Page

20

National Guard Faces Officer Reductions in New Jersey

Acting Governor of New Jersey may must retire two senior National Guard officers to meet Federal Militia Law limits in order to secure federal funding. General Dennis F. Collins and Brigadier General John A. Mather could resign or be removed by January. A new brigade, possibly coast artillery reserve, may be formed to fill vacancies.

Trenton N. J Jeonor New Jersey Nationas Guard National Guard Dennis F. Collins John A. Mather Collins Taylor Collins and Mather Coast Artillery Reserve

Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promises Relief

The advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a cure for itching eczema tetter and skin eruptions. Geo W Fitch of Mendota Illinois endorses the product after years of ineffective treatment and the firm guarantees satisfaction or refunds the price. Available at druggists or by mail 50 cents Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.

Hhobson Hobson Geo. W. Fitch Mendota Ill Bson Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Florence Brandt to Seek Share in Ziegler Estate

Florence L. Brandt sister of William Ziegler heir to the $12,000,000 estate begins formal action in New York court. Justice Cohalan appoints Hugh O Neill to take testimony of George W Brandt and Dr Vincent J Price in Chicago as part of the fight over one half of the Ziegler wealth.

Brooklyn Florence L. Brandt William Ziegler Ziegler Supreme Court Cohalan Manhattan Hugh O'Neill Chicago Supreme Court of State of New York George W. Brandt William Ziegler, Jr Vincent J. Price Florence L. Ziegler Patton & Patton Miss Brandt Swan & Moore Young Ziegler Justice Cohalan Wiliam Ziegler Swan Moore Brandt William Yaegier, Jr New York

Released After 40 Years Will Begin Life Anew

San Quentin Cal December 13. After spending over forty years of his sixty seven years in San Quentin and Folsom prisons a man known as Uncle Six walked out a free man after parole by the state board of prison directors. He says he will start life anew and strive to become a better man.

San Quentin Cal Folsom Uncle Six State Board of Prison Directors

How to Treat Croup Externally with Vap-O-Rub

The vintage remedy prescribes rubbing Vap-O-Rub on the throat and chest for several minutes then covering with a warm flannel to loosen phlegm and ease breathing. One treatment often relieves within fifteen minutes and nightly use may prevent attacks. The product claims superior efficacy to internal medicines for airway inflammations. Three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00.

Twenty Minute Marriage For Lara Blythe and William Morang

In Louisville a magistrate arranged a rapid marriage between Lara Blythe of Jeffersonville Indiana and William Morang of Danville Virginia. Morang initially sought a wife after a prior misfire and was matched with Blythe within minutes. The ceremony occurred ten minutes after introductions and the couple will reside in Danville Virginia.

Louisville, Ky Lara Blythe Jeffersonville Ind William M. Morang Danville Oscar Hay Louisville Gretna Green Hay Morang Mr. Hay Calvin Blythe

Live Worm Found Embedded in Solid Rock in Hartford

Hartford workers drilling for a new water system unearthed a large live worm embedded in rock more than thirty feet underground near Farmington and Terryville. The conical worm bed had a four inch base and a smooth hole traversed the stone. The worm did not survive exposure to air but appeared alive when first discovered.

Hartford Conn Farmington Terryville

DIES AS SWEETHEART WAITS TO BE HIS BRIDE

Charles M. Stewart a mechanical engineer from Texarkana Texas died in Harrisburg hospital hours after his fiancée Josie Arnold arrived from Texarkana to wed him. He had heart trouble and grew too weak to answer questions before death.

Harrisburg Charles M. Stewart Texarkana Tex Josie Arnold Stewart Recorder’s Office

Laughing Proves Serious Matter In Pin Throat Case

Rose Wade a 14 year old girl formerly of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia now living with Mrs Louis M Young in Sea Cliff Long Island swallowed a pin at school. Despite hours of medical care the pin remains lodged crosswise in her throat causing severe pain. Dr Wahlig and staff could not remove the pin after two hours of surgery. If no change in the throat by today an X ray may be taken and a specialist called with possible operation ahead.

Radium Deposits Being Depleted in U S

Washington reports rapid depletion of radium bearing minerals due to wasteful exploitation for foreign markets. Colorado and Utah hold key deposits with Colorado and Utah ores shipped to Europe in 1912 valued at 792 000 dollars. Only one American company then produced radium and its product recently offered for sale.

Washington United States Bureau of Mines Colorado Utah Europe

Rough Neck Goes Back Ten Chicago in Bank Robbery Case

Arthur Schweikow alias George Schmidt alias Rough Neck, arrested Dec 5 for vagrancy, left Chicago custody to face charges in Addison NL for murder of a bank president, bank robbery, and theft of two motorcycles in Detroit. Wavier of extradition filed. Co W Fischer, cashier, identified him as the robber who shot the bank president during the holdup.

Nashville Tenn Arthur Schweikow George Schmidt Rough Neck Chicago Addison Detroit Mich Co. W. Fischer Schweikow

Nationalization of American Law by Curtis Guild

Curtis Guild of Boston former Massachusetts governor spoke at the Knife and Fork Club in Kansas City about nationalizing law. He criticized the lack of uniform state laws hindering business and moral expansion and noted most nations have a single system of incorporation. He also commented on city laws affecting national morals.

Kansas City Curtis Guild of Boston Massachusetts Knife and Fork Club Guild

Sayre Appointed Receiver for Marks and Gayle

Montgomery Ala Dec 13 Paul T Sayre named receiver of Marks and Gayle one of Montgomery s largest cotton firms in a court petition for dissolution The firm claims assets around 485000 and Mrs Marks says creditors will be paid in full

Montgomery Ala Paul T. Sayre Marks and Gayle W. M. Marks Marks

Jersey Town Mourns Death of a Priest

The Rev. Maurice P. O'Connor aged 63 rector of the Holy Cross Church Harrison New Jersey died yesterday in Harrison. Flags were at half mast bells tolled and the council adopted resolutions of condolence in respect to the priest whose service touched the community.

New York Maurice P. O’connor

Girl Impersonates Boy on Northwestern Train

Nellie Platten aged fifteen from Green Bay traveled to Chicago in male attire after an unhappy home life. A traveling salesman suspected a girl masquerader and alerted Milwaukee police. Detective Skwierowski met the train at 5 am and the girl, wearing a brother's brown suit, was taken to the station and later to a police matron. Nellie admitted her identity and said she wanted to reach Chicago to find an aunt who would treat her as she desires.

Milwaukee Nellie Platten Green Bay Northwestern Chicago Valentine Skweirowski Nellie Skwierowski Central Station

Health woes described as kidney trouble risk taking

Article notes symptoms such as back ache, dizziness, poor bladder health, rheumatic pains and lumbago. It cautions that attempting remedies without care may worsen condition and urges cautious evaluation of kidney issues.

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