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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
7
Béonard M former controller of New York and ex partner of Mayor Gaynor is indicted for perjury over allegedly presenting false bank resources reports to the superintendent for two years. James P. Ashley another indicted officer, both tied to a 1910 banking board probe. The sworn reports overstated resources by 3 million and inflated asset values.
In Yunnan near the Burma frontier General Yang Hu Pin's three regiments mutinied killing officers, students, and a professor, raiding the armory and declaring independence in Sun Yat Sen’s name. Loyal troops retook Tali Fu after two weeks, Yang Hu Pin burned to death, mutineers terrorize surrounding countryside.
One story brick store on S W Royal Conti streets 21 by 75 feet new perfect condition 1800 dollars per year. Two story brick stores 112 114 Goy t street between Royal and St Juel 900 dollars per year. Frame store with residence at Conception ity grocery 360 dollars per year. Two offices 62 84 St Michael t to remodel ground floor 59 N Agan between St Francis and first floor 118 8 Commerce between Government and teh were.
A fragmented OCR notice lists multiple residences including a B story brick home known as Touart Place on Hill Avenue and 3rd Ward Indiana Avenue area. It mentions frame houses with kitchens and baths, land parcels, and nearby streets such as Michigan Avenue and Old Shell Road.
California voters will decide on a statewide total prohibition at the 1914 general election. Petitions from ten counties totaling 25 693 names were filed yesterday, bringing the total signatories to 41 045. The measure would outlaw sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors except for medicinal purposes.
Chicago reported today that Mrs. George Secord, 30, an actress, fell or jumped from a fifth story hotel window yesterday and was killed. Her husband, an actor, had left Chicago Saturday to join his company. No witness to the event.
Balthasar H. Meyer of the Interstate Commerce Commission told the American Economic Association meeting that a nationwide rail rate standard is not feasible or desirable. He warned that government ownership could be an eventual outcome but stressed the need for justice in rates over rigid rules and the nonconsideration of outstanding securities in public-use property valuations.
German officers will reorganize Paraguay’s army with eight officers signing three year contracts today in Asuncion. The move follows Berlin orders and aims to strengthen the Paraguayan forces through German guidance and training.
Col. Henry Exall president of the National Corn Exposition and the Texas Industrial Congress died at his Dallas home yesterday of heart failure. Born in Richmond Virginia in 1848 he lived in Kentucky from 1869 to 1881.
A long steel float with ten loaded freight cars was found adrift as five men allegedly stole the tug James Bradley from Hoboken to Franklin Street Manhattan. They looted silk, feathers, furs and hardware, then scuttled the barge and tug. Arrests followed. goods unrecovered.
Secretary Redfield announces a plan to establish information bureaus in major cities to connect U S merchants with overseas markets. Bureaus will house trade data and be staffed by experts to aid exporters and manufacturers. Consuls on leave will visit, and American agents returning from abroad may also share insights.
London curfew tolls at 3 o clock New Year morning for West End hotels. Hoteliers had urged for extra half hour to match night clubs open late. A hotelier lamented the West End is treated like a gin place as all other nights end supper service at 12 30 after midnight.
Chicago merchants report a new water route to compete with railroads linking Chicago New Orleans Kansas City and key points. The Chicago St Louis and Gulf Transportation Co and Kansas City Missouri River Navigation Co will use Missouri river improvements funded by the government to run eight barges and three steamers from La Salle Illinois to the Mississippi. The service aims to cut freight rates by 20 to 80 percent and make Chicago to New Orleans in six days with eight days return.
A New York artist known for rare editions was found in her studio with a paper cutter driven through her. She left a note naming a supposed responsible party but offered another explanation. Once wealthy, she faced reduced circumstances.
In Deco. a young farmer Ole Blades killed his bride of one month after a quarrel said to stem from jealousy. The victim, 16 year old Mrs Blades, was killed near Republic. Sister Ida Doty, 18, said the couple argued Sunday night and Mia fled to her parents' home.
Investigations focus on whether Harry K Thaw may be admitted to bail and on his conduct since arrest. A public hearing is planned to review acts of personal violence and Thaw’s behavior since the Cold Brook escape and committal to Mattewan.
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