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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
7
Robbery on the Mary S. Blees at St Michael street reports $100 stolen from the clerk ae office during 7 to 12 on Christmas morning. Wheeler, a suspect, arrested with $33.65 in his pockets. held as evidence and to be arraigned next Monday in recorder's court.
Atlanta and several Southern cities reported a safe and sane Christmas with little to no loss of life or property. Fireworks regulation and campaigns in New Orleans and Alabama helped reduce accidents, Dallas saw few incidents, and Memphis snow did not trigger disorder. Louisville battled sleet and snow but remained accident-free.
James E. Sullivan proposes a supplementary World's Series at the exposition grounds after the main World Series. Seven games would be played between pennant winners with 16 major league champions invited. Players would receive all gate receipts.
Fifteen hundred veterans were fed by twenty eight members of the municipal assembly's veteran branch. The meal, cooked from their own funds, was delivered to men housed in the Old Courts building basement now used as Municipal lodging house.
The commander of the Spanish cruiser Emperador Carlos V has been relieved for disobeying marine orders to proceed to Mexican waters at not less than twelve knots. The captain altered speed to ten knots and the issue prompted ministerial objection.
Theodore P. Shonts, famed traction magnate, hosts his four year old grandnephew Duke de Caulne at his grand New York mansion. Theodora Shonts, his eldest daughter, is married to a French duke who died in Paris before his son was born. They tour city sights and toy departments, with a Christmas tree set up in the Shonts home.
In Portland Oregon on December 26 two thousand destitute men were hosted by the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company aboard the river steamer Hasalo. Guests dined in relays starting at 9 45 in the morning beneath a grand American flag and each received a pipe and tobacco pouch upon leaving the table.
From Matamoros headquarters the Constitutionalists abandon the Tampico attack and plan to invest Monterey early next year. About 5,000 troops, including six cannon and machine guns, move from Ramones toward Monterrey while a battle at Zacate was reported but denied.
San Francisco officials announce city response to unemployment with co operative employment tables feeding the hungry and offering shelter. Mayor Ralph states all applicants will receive food and a bed until Monday when a plan to provide work is expected. Estimated idle workers reach twenty thousand.
Oscar Bider, the Swiss aviator, completed a crossing of the Alps despite heavy fog. He started from Buc at 9 am and landed in Berne at 2:16 pm, flying mostly at 6,500 feet to avoid cloud. he regained bearings after sighting the Jungfrau about an hour from Berne.
A large group of American children visited the battleship Michigan for a Christmas tree and gifts provided by Captain Niblack. Christmas parties were held on other warships while officials hosted the Emperado Carlos V. in the capital. Rebels were reported to seize property near Tampico and Victoria amid unrest.
Mrs Adial EB Stevenson widow of a former vice president and longtime DAR leader died after a several month illness. She leaves husband Lewis G Stevenson and three children including Mrs Martin N Hardin of Chicago and Letitia Stevenson.
Frank L. Tyler a well known New York bookmaker died yesterday at his Bronx home of pneumonia. He earned the nickname Humming Bird on the courses for his unique way of calling bets to his sheet maker and once ran a large store book handling thousands of dollars per race.
Advertisement promotes a laxative labeled Bromo Quin ine with signature of E. W. Grove claiming to cure a cold in one day and grip in two days for 26 cents.
An explosion at a Torre Annunzio works factory in Naples province collapsed the building. Rescue teams recovered fourteen dead and five injured from the ruins, with many more believed buried under debris.
William W. Aulick, prominent newspaperman and magazine writer known in theater circles as a major producing company representative, died yesterday in Flushing Long Island. Born in Richmond Virginia forty one years ago he began life as a United States senate page.
Sophia Preston aged 15 died in Knoxville Tennessee after her clothing caught fire from a sparkler while playing Santa Claus. The incident occurred yesterday as she attempted the role and was caused by a boy holding the sparkler.
A noted authority states uric acid causes kidney and bladder irritation. The kidneys filter the acid into the bladder where it provokes burning and frequent nighttime urination. Sufferers face constant dread, scalding flows, and difficulty controlling urination, undermining urinary tract comfort.
Norman A. Nick Cullop, Cleveland Indians pitcher, wed Pauline Dungan of Seven Mile Ford Virginia in a surprise Marion Virginia ceremony on Wednesday night. The couple will reside with the groom's mother in Chilhowie Virginia.
Several thousand people crowded Lafayette Square park for the christening of New Orleans first municipal Christmas tree. Attendees heard choirs and opera singing while churches and charitable groups distributed thousands of baskets to the needy.
One story brick store at 8 W Royal and Conti streets 21 by 76 feet in perfect condition $1 800 per annum. Two stores at 112 114 Government street between Royal and Emanuel $900 per annum. Two story frame store with residence at Conception born e and Canal streets, a drug store now but ideal for grocery $869 per annum. Two stores or offices 62 64 St Michael street remodelable for permanent tenant. Store ground floor 69 W N Water street between St Francia and St Michael. Store first floor 118 5 street between Government and Church. Two story brick store 228 Commerce street between Dauphin and Oatwi per annum.
A rundown listing describes multiple residences and parcels near Spring Hill and adjacent avenues. It notes 2 story brick and 2 story frame houses, 1 story cottages, land parcels of several acres, and a large barn. Monthly rents range from 10 to 20 dollars with various rooms and amenities.
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