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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1913

Page

16

Wrecked Bank of Colliery cashier pleads guilty

IS Tenn Feb 1 Former Bank of Colliery cashier L T Ward pleads guilty to the bank’s collapse during testimony. Ward says he took no benefit from $38,000 he removed and will be sent to state penitentiary after transport to Nashville by railroad agents. He accuses Rev. W E com of receiving funds. Local preacher Thompson involved in the scheme.

News Service Tenn Bank of L. T. Ward State Penitentiary Nashville Reguard W. E. Com First Methodist Church Memphis Tampa Thompson

GROVE'S TASTE-68 CHILL TONIC PROMOTES HEALTH

An elderly advertisement for Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic touts its benefits for mothers and children. It claims to drive out malaria and build up the system, appealing to families with the promise of strength and vitality.

Marching Club to Lead Inauguration Parade

The Chamber of Commerce marching club plans participation in President-elect Wilsons inauguration. A Southern Commercial Congress segment will appear in the parade. William T Mc Gowin chairs the organizing committee as members enroll, dress uniformity chosen, and rail fare around 20 dollars. Local admission extended beyond Mobile to surrounding counties.

Chamber of Commerce Wilson Southern Commercial Congress Tech William T. McGowin Mobile

Quarterly Conference Planned for Bay Minette Circuit

Arrangements are under way for the quarterly conference of the Bay Minette circuit of the Methodist church to be held in Bay Minette on Monday. Dr. J. B. Frazer of Mobile will preside.

Bay Minette Ala Methodist Church J. 8. Frazer Mobile

Wilson anxious for income tax action in New Jersey

President elect Wilson said he would discuss the proposed income tax amendment with New Jersey leaders on Monday. The governor hopes the senate will approve the measure after the assembly already filed the resolution. The governor, rested after two days, studied the corporation bills and planned talks with lawmakers at a conference next Tuesday. A Works resolution extending the presidential term to six years passed the senate. Earlier, the governor attracted attention in Newark while being photographed by a 12 year old girl. Jack Nelson has been engaged by the Selig Stock Company for juvenile leads.

Innternational News Service Princeton N.J Wilson United States New Jersey Senate New York Works Newark

Suffragettes Strike at the Tower of London Crown Jewels

Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst leads the fight for votes as suffragettes smash the crown jewels case in the Tower of London. Police tighten guard deployments around government buildings while leaders fear for safety. Pankhurst vows relentless efforts and appeals to Americans for support.

New Easy Corn Cure GETS-IT Promises Quick Relief

Advertises GETS-IT as a painless corn remedy that removes corns quickly without sticking plasters or harming healthy flesh. Claims safe for warts calluses and bunions. Sold by druggists for 25 cents a bottle or mailed by E Lawrence & Co Chicago.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicago

Belmont's Father Irreconcilable in Love Split

International News Service reports that Ethel Lorraine and Raymond Belmont face separation proceedings filed by Mrs Belmont for desertion and non support. Raymond eloped last year from Jersey City and has been missing. publication service may be sought. Albert Belmont offers to host the couple if his son reconciles with his father.

Gosford Raymond Belmont South Carolina Supreme Court Albert Linder Belmont

School teacher fined for shooting at man in Gulfport

Laura Fields a former teacher was fined 10 dollars for simple assault after a trial before Judge Rankin in Gulfport Mississippi. Felix Wright the man she allegedly shot at was fined 60 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail for perjury. evidence conflicted and Fields denied firing at him claiming he struck her with a pistol and it discharged.

Gulfport Miss Laura Fields Missouri Felix Wright Rankin Wright

Hair Goods Sale Continues This Weekend

Hair goods sale continues after Saturday rush as shopkeeper offers extended hours to handle trade. Local customers urged to visit the store for remaining discount selections.

YMCA Men Prep For Crucial Georgia Clash

The YMCA basketball team trains for a February 17 game against Columbus GA to reopen the local season and likely decide the South championship. A Tarkio University home loss last December and a Birmingham matchup later in the month are noted, with new bleachers promising larger crowds.

Columbus Tarkio University South Georgia Birmingham

University of Texas Schedule Hints at Local Gym

The article lists a roster for the big team including Soost Penny Radcliff Ebbecke Baumhauer captain Martin Courtney J Courtney Cunningham and Brue. It notes that UT will play here if the rest of that team's schedule can be arranged.

Ers Soost Penny Radcliff Ebbecke Baumhauer Martin Courtney J. Courtney Cunningham Brue University of Texas

Still another chance to match hair texture and color

Miss Evelyn of New York advertises at Walter Mitchell's Millinery Department on Dauphin Street offering all goods at manufacturers' prices. The copy highlights matching natural gray and white hair in texture and shade as part of the promotion.

Evelyn New York Walter Mitchell Dauphin Street

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Franklin Cadillac Motor CO the Motor Mart of Mobile Jersey Jack Nelson Pictorial Selig Stock Company Aunt Patsy Poultry Feed Co Patsy Guy and Perry van Antwerp Peerless Bell Phone St. Emanuel St Alabana’s London Tower Map News Service LO IN Tower of London Bow Street Wau Sir Edward Grey Sloan's Gardens Lloyd-George House of Commons Winston Churchill Churchill Scotland Yard Asquith Westminister Emeline Pankhurst Bristol Mrs. Pankhurst International News Service Mobile’s Vail M Pay Jersey City Raymond Southern Railway James Freeman G. C. Robson JT. PF. A Porter King C. P T. A
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