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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
10
In Pulaski Tennessee an 80 year old farmer known as a Confederate scout’s half father died by his own action after a night gunshot incident. He was linked to health and safety concerns and to his son Sam Davis who was hanged as a spy in 1863.
Dr Emma mM, professor of otology at Women's Medical College and noted throat and nose specialist, died at her home Sunday. A leader in the suffrage movement, she was 50 and widely known nationwide.
An excerpt urges diet and cod liver oil to aid boys and girls aged 14 to 19 during growth, noting pale cheeks tired bodies and skin eruptions. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy to restore color and energy, claiming it strengthens the blood and supports school or work duties. Bloomfield New Jersey makers Scott & Bowne are cited.
Albert E. Park of the University of Chicago told the American Sociological Society and the American Economic Association in Minneapolis that social conditions are fostering a racial consciousness and a potential negro nationality. He argued segregation and ostracism push unity among colors, noting stronger solidarity in the South and that slave origins shaped political dialogue.
In Watertown New York a go to church movement boosted Sunday service attendance to about 14 000 people half the town population. The figure doubles the usual Sunday turnout and reflects strong local church participation.
Hugo C Gibson unveils the Autoped a compact two wheeled machine by Autoped Company of America. Priced near 100 dollars it weighs about 40 pounds runs around 25 miles per hour and could travel 100 miles on a gallon of gasoline. The device offers practical uses from rural mail delivery to factory commutes and stores in a suitcase like case for easy storage.
Chicago dispatch reports a fire at 4253 Halstead street damaged a fruit store owned by Nicholas Paliponiso ringappaco pocaukaummon pourgloggoulos. Police were alerted as smoke filled the store and the arson-like incident left the proprietor devastated and seeking relief from the confusion that followed. Lieutenant Prindiville, at Stock Yards station, received a startling call about torpedoes in the night.
Sir Ernest Shackleton outlines an Antarctic crossing using sledges pulled by aeroplane engines and a clipped wing plane to help over ice. The transcontinental party will include six men and 120 dogs, aiming to land at 78 degrees south near Weddell Sea in November 1914 and reach Ross Sea by March 1915 aboard two oil driven ships.
Kingston banker Harry Carr will visit Mobile New Year Day for a trade discussion. He has asked E. O. Fowlkes, head of Mobile Chamber of Commerce entertainment, to arrange meetings with Mobile exporters and manufacturers on January 3 to outline closer Jamaica Mobile commercial relations.
A California woman recalls contracting a severe cold that settled on her lungs causing coughing and discomfort for years. She reports using a remedy and notes improvement after a two week period.
John D. Shoop resigned as superintendent of Chicago public schools after the board canceled his election to succeed Ella Young. He returns to his former post as first assistant superintendent, removing potential legal objections to Mrs. Young's re election.
Captain o Pasha of the Turkish navy arrived in London to finalize the purchase of the Brazilian dreadnought Rio de Janeiro for Turkey. The cruiser is being fitted at Armstrong shipyards and the price is reported at fifteen million dollars.
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