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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1915

Page

6

Kanes Federal League Club Transfer Near Decision

Patrick Tune, formerly president of the American League, announced the purchase of the Kandy Federal League club and its transfer to New York Newark area. He and several unnamed partners claim the franchise and expect a decision on location within days as James Gilmore leads a conference to settle the shift.

New York Patrick T Une The International New York - Newark N. J James Gilmore Fedoh League Chicago

Twenty One Player Rule Likely to be Rescinded

New York February reports indicate the National League will rescind the recently adopted 21 player limit at tomorrow's meeting. Major managers Herzog Huggins and Miller travel to New York as drafts and training camp details, including class AA drafts, are discussed.

New York Roger Oe Charles Herzog Millér Jéesnahan Iniér Huggins Herzog Johnson

Auburn Names Mister Brown Baseball Coach at Auburn

Montgomery Feb 8 An Auburn catcher for Mobile has signed to coach baseball at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. He will begin duties on December 1 and will depart Auburn to join Mobile when the Southern League season opens.

Montgomery Alabama Polytechnic Institute I l Brown Auburn

Dodson's Liver Tone Adclaims Harmless Laxative Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims quick liver action without griping or salivation and promises a money back guarantee if not effective. The copy targets bilious, sluggish readers and even suggests giving it to children.

Dodson Adv

Mobile City Commission Yearly Report Highlights Drainage and Streets

The Mobile City Commission report summarizes progress in drainage with concrete bottom and bridges, extensive street improvements outside the paved district, and a total of fifty nine miles of good streets. It notes strong water quality, expanded sewer service, daily removal of waste, and efficient city wharves aiding cotton exports while bond issue funds support city projects.

Mobile City Commission Messrs. Pillans Schwarz and Lyons Police and Fire Alarm Department Health Department Mobile Pari Passu Bay Florida City Aepoo Commissioners

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Relief

Hundreds suffer neuralgia and seek relief. Apply Sloan's Liniment to the surface over the painful area without rubbing. The liniment is claimed to penetrate quickly to the irritated nerve to soothe the pain.

Sloan

Empire Theatre Puzzle Winners Named

The children’s puzzle contest offers a first prize of $1 cash and ten $1 Empire Theatre ticket books. Completed drawings due by Wednesday with winners announced at the Empire Theatre next Friday and printed in The Item by Monday. Last week’s winners include Eugenia Duffy Elizabeth Harvey Florence J Yost Lionel Clinton Johnnie Foster May Belle Crawford J Balzir Clarence Tate Nesby Palmer Francis DeVaux Charles W Murphy.

Empire Theatre Elizabeth Harvey N. Hamilton Street Florence J. Yost Jefferson Street Lionel Clinton Dexter Avenue Johnnie Foster S. Jefferdto Street May Belle Crawford Oak Street J. Balzir Augusta Street Clarence Tate Whistler Nesby Palmer Selma Street Francis DeVaux Palmetto Street Charles W. Murphy

Princess Parlaghy Sued For 197421 By German Banker

New York Feb 8. Princess Wilma L. Parlaghy named defendant to recover 197421 from Carlo Wedekind a German banker of Nice now a prisoner of war. Wedekind claims sums loaned and services as business agent. The princess says she holds property valued higher than his advances.

Bar ton academy rebuilding and city improvements progress

The report notes more lights and water mains extensions along with street improvements. New Orleans plague cases prompted federal health guidance and rat proofing of the maritime front from Royal Street, with substantial funds allocated and details in the health officer’s report.

Barton Academy New Orleans Royal Street

New coat-suit for busy American women evolves for daylong wear

Special to The Item Chicago reports a Fashion Art League bulletin praising a new one piece coat-suit designed for the busy American woman. The garment aims to replace the sack suit for club work and daily errands with smart lines and reduced mannish look, to be shown at the League's spring opening in late February.

Chicago Lonesomeville Fashion Art League Auditorium Hotel Aevanoe League

Jack Johnson Arrives in the West Indies for Willard Bout

In Barbadoes on February 8 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion weighing 245 pounds said he would charter a steamer to reach Vera Cruz in time for his March 6 title fight with Jess Willard. He expressed confidence but worry about delaying travel.

Barbadoes Jack Johnson Buenos Aires Johnson Vera Cruz Juarez Mex Jess Willard

Indians Train in San Diego for Spring Camp

Indianapolis team from the American Association will conduct most of its spring training in San Diego California, as announced last night.

Indians San Diego Chicago Indianapolis Cal

Auto Driver Impaled During Ascot Park Race

Jack Callaghan, an automobile race driver, was impaled by a board after skidding through a fence in a 100 mile race at Ascot Park in Los Angeles. He had a serious chest wound but an even chance for survival. Teammates Eddie O Donnell and Tom Alley finished first and second with times 1 41 15 2 5 and 1 41 31.

Los Angeles Cal Jack Callaghan Ascot Park Callaghan Eddie O'Donnell Tom Alley

September Morn photo wins her suit

In New York a court granted a divorce to Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt Thompson after testimony showed husband George W. Thompson earned about 90 dollars a month due to wartime business slumps. The judge ordered alimony of 100 dollars monthly with potential increase when Wall Street normalizes.

New York George W. Thompson Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Supreme Court Justice Davis Elizabeth Hunt Thompson Sibyl Bernhard Rene McKenzie

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