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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
10
Captain W. T. Kerr state inspector for roads and highways visited Mobile and Irvington praising Mobile county prospects. He said Mobile's climate is far superior to California and lauded the advantages of the gulf coast, stressing soil and thrifty culture as draws for growth.
Greenwich Connecticut February 12 W Stedman a New York broker ended his life here Saturday night The verdict upheld the medical examiner Dr A Clarke announcement last night Coroner John Phelan Bridgeport Clark submitted the facts since relatives not satisfied The broker was found in the cellar of his house bleeding from a head wound caused by himself the medical examiner ruled the wounds self inflicted and the broker was insane
The Mobile Sunday School Association annual convention closed with elections. J H Weinand named president, J L Cawthon out, R L Howell re elected secretary and treasurer, and R O Harris chosen executive committee chair, replacing W J Young.
David C. Whyte, 75, died trying to save his wife, 78, when the Tyler estate mansion burned near Charlestown. Whyte escaped but re entered the blaze to rescue his wife. Charred remains were found after the fire destroyed the colonial mansion.
Geelston Massachusetts resident Geo R Richards describes a long battle with stomach trouble lasting 12 to 14 years. He credits Thedford's Black Draught with restoring his health after years of failure and now weighs 170 pounds, working 12 hours daily.
In London on February 12 John E Redmond and Sir Edward Carson sparred in the house of commons over Ireland's home rule. Carson urged Ulster stand apart from Dublin rule, while Redmond said Ulster exclusion cannot solve the Irish question. Both speeches hinted at possible compromise, with Carson insisting on coercion or concessions as options. Redmond denied wanting Ulster's taxes.
Tammany Hall leader Charles F. Murphy said he will not oppose Gov Glynn and President Wilson’s push to reorganize the Democratic party in New York state. He denied being state leader and said he has no candidate to succeed Elihu Root as U S senator, while signaling support for party uplift if needed.
Twenty one fourth class midshipmen tendered resignations after being found deficient in recent examinations. The defection brings the class resignations to a total of 28 members.
Amy Leslie lauds Porter Emerson Browne drama The Spendthrift to be presented by Klimt and Gazzolo at the Lyric theatre Friday and Saturday February 13 and 14 with a bargain matinee on Saturday. The review calls it a familiar tragedy with a strong cast and a warning on vanity and the high price of living.
The cane growers convention special committee announced a preliminary report for Saturday February 14 with T. W. Murphy ill and B. S. Hough stepping in. They plan a 12 noon meeting and invite all to watch the local syrup factory pack syrup under the new cooperative selling arrangement.
Chicago February 12. A federal grand jury concluded the probe into charges linking government officials to Jack Johnsons flight to France without substantiating the allegations. Assistant district attorney Harry A Parkin and Charles F de Woody were named by David Stansbury as officials implicated in prior reports.
New York's oldest pickpocket, 70, John Hanley nicknamed the ghost of the past, was arrested again in Washington for stealing a purse from a girl boarding a trolley car. He was first arrested as a pickpocket in 1874.
Four leading Mobile hotels report February visitors exceeded prior records with crowded lobbies and high room counts. Notables include Frank A Nagel of St Louis staying at the Battle House en route to Phoenix and California, with Mrs Nagel and Kiss Marie Bierbaum. Accompanying him were Charles Rudolph of Mobile and Ohio RR and others from Chicago Hebron Woodstock and local land developers.
Jack Randle Jr a well known chief clerk of the San Carlos Hotel is out again and is stopping at the Cawthon Hotel during his convalescence after an operation at the Inge Bondurant Sanitorium
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, arrested for defying a city ban on a Richmond theatre appearance, was discharged after a two hour police court hearing. The warrant alleged the performance outraged public morality, but witnesses said the show contained nothing improper. The mayor acted on advice of the city attorney at the ministerial alliance request.
Cincinnati February report quotes Orville Wright saying a nonstop trans Atlantic aeroplane voyage is impracticable. He argues engines cannot endure continuous strain, but allows possible success with resting stops. He notes land attempts to cover the distance have failed.
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