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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
5
New York reports fifty fires between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. causing hundreds to endure exposure in bitter weather. A six story apartment blaze forced about two hundred scantily clad tenants into the street though the flames were minor.
Rachael Lanear a Black woman dies after praying for days to pass on the birthday of her emancipator in Lebanon Missouri. The report notes her vigil and death following her stated wish.
Boston February 13 Firemen were summoned from their annual ball to fight multiple fires driven by frigid 5 below temperatures. The Dorchester Leather Company tannery in South Boston suffered a $100 000 loss. Forty Framingham dormitory residents fled Normal Hall as it burned. A former slave aged 101 died, recalling emancipation and Lincoln's visit to Kentucky.
The Standard Oil magnate has sought multiple extensions before filing tax returns on his personal property to the state of Ohio. The delays raise questions about compliance and state taxation procedures amid ongoing scrutiny of corporate leaders.
A lieutenant and a sergeant of the Mexican Federal army were executed at Tampico by order of General Ignacio Morlos Zaragoza after being convicted by court martial of waylaying robbing and murdering Fred Martin a former U S soldier who had just drawn his pension in Tampico on January 26.
Albert McLaughlin farmer from Oakdale was overcome by cold while driving near Island Falls Massachusetts. He fell from his wagon and died from freezing.
Louisiana sugar and cane interests urge Governor Hall to seek relief in the U S Supreme Court over the Underwood tariff differential for Cuba. They seek mandamus or nation action to stop sugar duties under 25 percent after March 1, aiming to stabilize prices for 1914. The attorney general filed Sherman Act monopoly suit against American Beet Sugar Refining Co seeking damages of 985000.
Alabama will not hold a state corn contest in 1914 as Commissioner R F Kolb shifts department focus to encourage other crops after Cecil Adams of Eclectic led the nation in corn. The move questions whether contest funds might fund prizes for alternative crops and if any such awards are planned.
Marlin Texas February 13. With the arrival of a squad of New York National League recruits yesterday for spring practice waiters at the hotel where the team has quarters went on strike. They demanded more money arguing the increased business. The proprietor, his family and house staff served the guests after their demands were refused.
Francé Juvıs y reports Jean Ors a young French engineer tested his own parachute from an airplane piloted by Alfred Lemoine at 600 feet. The device functioned perfectly and Ors landed safely after 39 seconds of descent.
An advertisement warns readers that Resinol relieves itching and heals skin eruptions quickly, while warning against unscrupulous dealers selling imitations. It urges customers to inspect jars for genuine Resinol and not accept lookalikes advertised as substitutes.
Thomas Bragg of Auburn, president of the Auburn Alumni Association, meets with W. M. Williams in Montgomery to plan a gymnasium for the Auburn campus. The drive aims to raise 50000 dollars, with early subscriptions already at over 256 percent of the goal as campaigns begin in Montgomery and Birmingham.
In Urst North Carolina on February 13, Mrs Alexander McGregor Belmont Massachusetts defeated Miss Hazel Shannon Buffalo New York two up and one to play to highlight the first round of match play in the St Valentine’s tournament for women. Also Mrs M D Ray Montclair New Jersey beat Mrs F H Crary Crawford New Jersey four up and two to play. Miss Agnes Bianche Montclair won over Mrs Edward Worth Springhaven Pennsylvania four and two and Mrs Guy Metcalf Providence defeated Miss N L Weller St Catherine's Canada five and four.
GIVES BIRTH TO FIVE. Stayl ORVILLE Ky Feb 13 Five children three boys and two girls were born today to Mrs. Drury wife of a Spencer county farmer The two
The large leasehold land tax cases, appealed from the state tax commission, will be tried in Centerville Monday before Circuit Judge Miller. About 10 million dollars in assessments are at issue against nine coal operators on Bibb county coal lands. The commission’s authority to levy is untested in court. The state will be represented by Solicitor Fritz Thompson of Centerville. A commission member or secretary is likely to attend.
Law killed near Calvert in Washington County after conflict with Alec Law. The assailant, identified as the husband of the slain man’s partner, fired first then shot Law dead. Sheriff T T Palmer reports the incident occurred just inside the county line and law firm J H Webb suggests motive tied to a broken home.
A Humboldt era family notice explains Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for teething and colic infants. It cites Mrs John Kirch Jr of Pittsburgh as a user whose three month old Walter weighs 1412 pounds and thrives on the remedy. The ad touts safety and no griping, offers free trial bottles by mail from Dr W B Washington St and highlights guarantees and price points.
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