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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1915

Page

8

Lehigh Valley President Seeks Less Regulation and Aid

President Thomas told President Wilson that conditions improved but need for constructive legislation remains. He noted Lehigh Valley Freight revenue rose 25 000 last year and urged action on a commodity amendment and federal state aid while railroads plan extensions but await funds.

Washington Jmas Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilson Ehlam Interstate Com‘Commission Thomas Adamon Wilbon Gregory Interstate Commerce Commission

Cardui Restores Walnut Woman after Long Illness

Mrs W M McClure of Walnut recounts years of painful health decline and inability to work. After trying Cardui she improved after two to three bottles, gained strength, and has remained well and able to work, praising Cardui as a helpful tonic for women.

Walnut N. C W. McClure Bega Gardui Cardui Cardus

Stone rails at rebels as Democrats split over ship bill

In Washington on February 4 Associated Press reports a fierce Senate scene as administration Democrats try to recommit the ship purchase bill without instructions amid a revolt led by Senator Clarke of Arkansas. Senator Stone accuses rebellious Democrats of colluding with Republicans, recalling party rules from 1903 and warning of a split that may unhorse the Democratic party.

Associated Press Washington Clarke Stone Kenyon O’gorman Vardaman Brutus Senate Arkansas Democratic Party Mr. Stone

Alban Conant Dies at 93 in New York Portraitist and Author

Alban Jasper Conant, noted portrait painter, font author and lecturer, died in New York yesterday at age 93. He was renowned for his contributions to visual arts and typography.

Alban Jasper Conant New York

Doctor's Advice Column Addresses Digestive and Health Ailments

The column features Dr. Lewis Baker answering readers on dyspepsia obesity and weight gain, bronchial trouble and catarrh, nervous debility, and scalp conditions. It promotes various tonics, tonics tablets, and herbal mixtures sold in sealed tubes or bottles, with instructions for use and locations to purchase.

Roone Adele Ray

Traveling N EN Getting Action In Alabama Legislature

The traveling men of Alabama push a bill via the commerce committee to require carriers to transport passengers baggage up to 150 pounds at no charge. Excess baggage would incur a charge of twelve and a half percent of the fare for each 150 pounds, with a minimum ten cents. The bill defines business baggage as that carried for commercial travelers and requires removal of baggage within 48 hours excluding Sundays and holidays. The piece also notes proposed changes in a separate election and board structure, including term limits and meeting rules.

Montgomery Alabama Committee On Commerce and Common Carriers

Mobile Chamber of Commerce Meeting Change of Venue

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce calls a membership meeting Thursday night with President Joseph M. Walsh as host. The event moves to the reception room of the Cawthon hotel from the chamber to discuss by law changes and other organizational matters.

Joseph M. Walsh Mobile Chamber of Commerce

Bryan to Speak Eight Times in Indianapolis

Secretary Bryan arrived in Indianapolis for a two day visit delivering eight speeches. He spoke before the Democratic State Editorial Association and at a transportation association banquet on railroad relations to business.

Bryan Indianapolis Ind Democratic State Editorial Association Transportation Association

Quickest Surest Home Made Cough Remedy

A home made cough remedy using 2% ounces Pinex mixed with sugar syrup in a pint bottle is claimed to rapidly ease bronchial coughs. The ad pledges relief within 24 hours for ordinary coughs and notes it helps bronchitis and winter coughs, offering a full pint for 26 cents.

Florida teacher killed in gun fight near Melrose

In Jasper Florida on February 4 a high school teacher William Yates was shot and killed after a pupil’s whipping led to a highway confrontation. Claude Holtzendorff and his son Wilbur holtzendorff were involved. Wilbur is jailed for the killing and Claude is gravely wounded, under guard at home.

Jasper Fla Melrose William Yates Claude Holtzendorff Holtzendorff Yates Wilbur Holtzendorff

Salts Fine for Aching Kidneys and Body Ailments

An advertisement promotes a kidney flushing remedy using grape and lemon acid with lithia. It claims to relieve kidney ache, headaches, rheumatic pain, torpid liver, and bladder disorders by taking four ounces of the mixture in water daily for a few days. It emphasizes natural cleansing and neutralizing urine acids.

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Caucus Called to Reorganize House After Election

Democratic representatives in the next Congress were urged to caucus tonight to reorganize the House. Champ Clark and key officers face no opposition, while Claude Kitchen would chair the Ways and Means Committee if elected. The main contest centers on the Democratic caucus chairmanship between Saunders of Virginia and Foster of Illinois.

Washington House Champ Clark South Trimble Kentucky Robert Gordon Ohio Joseph H. Sinnott District of Columbia Henry N. Couder Claude Kitchen North Carolina Ways and Means Underwood Saunders Virginia Foster Illinois Rainey Hlllnois Dixon Indiana Tennessee Garner Texas Mississippi Dickinson

Dwellings For Rent On S St Louis And Jackson

Classified notice lists rental houses with multiple rooms and amenities. One residence at 275 S. St Louis described with three rooms dining room kitchen downstairs and five bedrooms upstairs plus hall bath. Another unit on 2 E Jackson Street offers modern conveniences including parlor dining room two bedrooms bath with porcelain, electric lights and gas, galleries and yard.

Government St S. St. Louis Jackson St W. S. Stocking Momroe St Lungerow

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