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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1915

Page

5

Woman Accused Drops Deceased in Dauphine Street Case

A motorman from 1053 Congress Street called Fifth precinct to report a dispute over the guardianship of Mildred Meyer, eight, said to be under Judge Wilson's order. Mrs Meyer and daughters claimed the child remained with them. the mother died at 8 50 PM after officers arrived. Coroner not called.

Congress Street Fifth Precinct Meyer Dauphine Street Pson Mildred Meyer Peon Leon

Memphis Broker Will Not Fight It

Memphis real estate broker W. 8. Biles, indicted with five others on fraudulent use of the mails tied to the Chickasaw Bank failure, enters a nolle prosequi plea as the case heads to trial in federal court. Neuhardt Sparks Nelson Browne Goldbaum also face trial in a joint hearing, with proceedings expected to occupy most of the week.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Biles Chickasaw Bank and Trust Company Nolle Contendre Chickasaw Bank United States Court J. S. McCall George E. Neuhardt S. L. Sparks Paul J. Nelson Teller J. D. Browne J. Goldbaum

Burned Equipment Found in Florida Mystery

Fragmentary report notes burned gear near the Ocklawaha River and missing men. Authorities seek the yacht pilot said to have piloted the boat up the river on January 22 as part of an unresolved disappearance.

Florida Ocklawaha

SOY HELD FOR STABBING

A juvenile suspect identified as Leo, accused in a stabbing case, is held for legal proceedings. The report notes no further details on the incident or the courtroom status.

Leo Mathews

Mobile visitors and residents listed at area hotels

Local column notes guests and residents in Mobile at multiple hotels including Cawthon Bienville Windsor and St Andrew. It lists J W Whatley B R Smith Hatching Parker Stampe Manning and others visiting on business or winter stays. Also reports births and notable movements such as John R Posey visiting New Orleans.

J. W. Whatley B. R. Smith Mobile Cawthon Hotel W. Howell Calvert, Ala St. Andrew O. F. Uilland Fergus Falls Minn Ulland Fergu Falls National Bank John R. Posey United Fruits Company New Orleans

Dunn claims Rayford mooched drinks on wrong beat

Officer Dunn, suspended, accuses Officer Rayford of invading his Royal street beat at 6 am and threatening with a gun after a dispute over Rayford drinking at the Battle House. Dunn says Rayford insulted him and refused to stay on his beat, prompting a tense confrontation with Brannan and Pennington nearby.

Dunn Rayford B. H. Dunn Lyman Rayford Royal and St. Michael Streets Royal Street Battle House Brannan Pennington

Woman Held in Forgery Case in Cincinnati

A mysterious tall woman tied to a forgery ring involving Harry L. Brehm of Price Hill is accused of cashing checks through Chicago and Milwaukee banks. Authorities report she signed checks in blank, then presented them as Mrs. Harry L. Brehm in multiple banks, netting several hundred dollars before disappearance.

Cincinnati Ohio Harry IL. Tractor Price Hill Michael White Sesha Chae Milwaukee Greenebaum Sons Bank Clark and Randolph Streets Chicago Harry L. Brehm Cleary’ & White A. W. Jefferis & Co’s Bank South Dearborn Street

Trades to Help Yankees Are Made

Announcement expected tomorrow at American League owners meeting to bolster the Yankees. Talks with Cleveland reportedly tied Joe Jackson to New York. League plans to adopt a schedule and limit player numbers.

Yankees New York Donovan Cleveland Joe Jackson

C A C All Stars Defeat St Joseph Juniors 28 to 16

The C A C All Stars defeated St Joseph Juniors 28 to 16 in a game noted for sharp passing and shooting. Lineups included Neeley Wall Brown Neeley Hanlon for C A C and Bouge Yeend Yeend Bouge Baker for St Joseph Juniors.

J. Bouge Baker

Woman Mary Coleman Convicted in Recorder Court

On a charge of assault and battery Mary Coleman was arraigned on a warrant by Belle Davis. She was found guilty of assault with a razor and sentenced to $10 and costs of ten days plus sixty days hard labor. An appeal bond was set at $100.

Mary Coleman Recorder’s Court Belle Davis

Oats Seized in Newport News on Adulteration Warrants

Federal authorities seized fifteen carloads of oats at Newport News on warrants alleging adulteration. The oats were prepared for shipment to Europe before the seizure and arrest actions were taken.

Newport News Europe

Birthday Parade Invites February Born to Empire Theatre Party

The item lists children born in February with names and ages and invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Tickets have been mailed and February born children are urged to send full name address and birthdate to the Chil ane Editor at the Mobile Item at least two days before their birthday.

Empire Theatre Chilane

Sunday Denounces New York Ministers In Revival Debate

In Philadelphia on February 2 Billy Sunday backs Cincinnati revival plans while rebuking New York ministers who visited to discuss a campaign. He says calls must be unanimous and mocks Ohio's past revival efforts amid remarks about rum dealers and saloon influence in Cincinnati.

Philadelphia Billy Anoeekay New York Sunday Rist United Church Newark N. J Cincinnati Ohio Enoy Deyi

Eastern League Drops To Six Cities

Waterbury and New Britain clubs were dropped from the Eastern Baseball Association by the directors. The move reduces the circuit to six teams and ends any immediate threat of a Federal League invasion.

New Haven, Conn Waterbury New Britian Eastern Baseball Association Invasi Federal League

Demarest Beats Catton In Billard Tie Match In Boston

Calvin Demarest defeated Marcus Catton 300 to 143 in a billiards tie match in Boston. Demarest posted an average of 17 11 1783 with high runs while Catton finished 815 16 24.

Boston Calvin Demarest Marcus Catton Billard Demarest Catton

Cutler Defeats Cochran in Newark Billiard Match

Albert Cutler defeated Welker Cochran 80 to 60 in a Billiard Players League match in Newark New Jersey last night. Cutler posted averages and high runs of 10 10-29 and 45 while Cochran had 16 24-29 and 42.

Newark N. J Albert Cutler Welker Cochran Cutler Cochran

Alabama press bills: cartoon ban in governor’s wrath

The Alabama legislature nears action on a proposed anti cartoon bill to bar newspapers from publishing caricatures of prominent citizens. Rumors say a bill to curb liquor ads also advances, while a rate regulation for political ads faces senate committee support.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Senate Pers

Kilbane Outboxes Young Kansas In Ten Round Bout

Buffalo New York Feb 2 Johnny Kilbane defeated Kansas in a ten round boxing match here last night. Kilbane weighed 123 pounds to Ramses 128. Neither fighter took significant punishment as Kilbane held the champion level through seven rounds before finishing strong.

Buffalo N. Y Johnny Eens Gam Te Scorer Wines Outboxeoung Ciabe Kansas Kilbane Ramses

Women urged to use Lydia E. Pinkham remedy

The advertisement claims hundreds of women enter professions in poor health and suggests Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy to restore health and happiness, urging readers to try it.

Lydia E. Pinkham America

Berlin Indignant Over Executions in Morocco

Berlin newspapers condemn the execution of Germans in Morocco as unjustifiable arguing the trial lacked clear guilt. Reports say Herr Grundler and Petie were executed amid wartime penalties and disputed circumstances, with appeals possible.

Morocco Beruwin Eet Herr Grundler Petie

Faust and its role in a balanced diet

An OCR fragment discusses meat as a balanced, water-rich food with economic value, noting digestion and minimal waste. It mentions Faust in a large package, aden vines, chenosene richness, and easy preparation in spaghetti-like dishes, with a brief, unclear reference to St. Louis.

Faust Dutlee St. Louis

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Meyer Pazo Eerste Tees H. E. Parker Bradford Cawthon C. H. Stampe Min George J. Lee New York City Joseph I. Manning Rock Ark Gless City W. Herald Brewton, Ala Bienville Hotel J. B. Griffs Selma, Ala City Bienville T. B. Pace Jackson, Als Regispa Kiosky’s Hotel R. M. Boykin James A. Smith Stockton Windsor Hotel John B.* Graham Jackson, Ala P J. Knox Calvert Klosky’s Hotel H. C. Lister Leakesville, Miss J. A. McDonald Atmore, Ala Cogburn Toinette, Ala the Bienville E. M. Foster Grand Bay E. H. Richards Pascagoula, Mies Windsor B. Snell Buena Vista Thomas Berry Birmingham W. C. Palmés of Geiport, Miss E. B. Shepard Mount Vernon, Ala C. A. C. All-Stars Charlee Reynolds Hannan Ave James C. McAtee Oak St Zelle Louise Daly Zalie Norden Scott St Josephine Gonzales Emanuel Leuiee Wier St. Louis St Lyndon McC Orr Washington Henry McKinney Franklin Frank L. Williams James H. Kearley Adams St Robert L. Reling Dauphin St Old Town Evangelist Ste Temple Majjrity Young Kansas Adv China Ny Gar-pe South Retty L. Hammel Dry Goods CO Berlin Belin Ficke Streb’s Bakery N. Royal Strest Mobile, Ala Gouthern Railway Rene Ae Aes Mobile James Fpsar G. C. Robson A. P Britton’s Ghee F. L. Tapia
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