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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1914

Page

12

Woman Seeks Divorce Amid Alleged Rope-Act Abuse

In Chicago on February 14, Mrs Vivian L Cahill testified before Judge about her accusation that husband Michael Cahill kicked her from a tight rope during rehearsals and performances in 1912 1913. She outlined multiple incidents including a fall on stage and noted she left Thanksgiving 1912. Other divorces granted include Mrs Mary Richards and Mrs Alta Rogers amid desertion and infidelity claims. A child testified for her mother Mrs Charles Sandstrom testified about alleged beating by her father.

Ticago Vivian L. Cahill Michael Cahill Con Hall Kansas City Athens Deliber Mary Richards Diverse Venue Foell James M. Rogers Southing Street Alta Rogers Rog Emma Boerma Ralph Boerma Helen Calvin Charles N Sullivan Grenshaw Street Papa Sandstrom George Sandom Pam South Main Street

Squirrel impersonator causes roof top riot in Sacramento

James Ryan, a vagrant, climbed houses and pipes along M street early morning. Neighbors alarmed as he perched on a Zinng home roof before escaping across yards. Patrols pursued he was captured after attempting a tango on a bungalow roof. At jail he was found with oranges and nuts. held for mental evaluation.

Sacramento Cal James Ryan M Street Ryan Peter Zinng Thiey Avenue Wolf Zinng Brown Vogel

Court balls in Berlin set by emperor strict etiquette

The first court ball of the season drew a grand attendance as Emperor William and Empress Augusta imposed strict etiquette. Vortaenzers Count von Donnersmarck and Lt. von Bock und Polach planned formal dances like a military maneuver. A royal finial polonaise ends the event with princes and princesses guiding partners. The Zoological Garden press ball drew over four thousand guests with no tango expected.

Berlin Garde du Corps von Donnersmarck von Bock Und Polach

Sheriff Recovers Burglary Suspects in Chicago

In Chicago the Grundy county sheriff retrieved two burglars, Joseph B Hess and Fred Moon, who fled after a Christmas dinner escape aided by trusties. Hess previously evaded capture with Myers and McCoskey, while Moon was the fourth fugitive. The district attorney had sentenced Myers and Hess to a year in county jail after guilty pleas.

Chicago Grundy County Saratoga Hotel Detective Headquarters Lieut Larkin Morris, Il Francis McCloskey Hess Myers

You can easily argue with a woman but can’t convince her

The line notes that a woman is often as stubborn as a man in argument and persuasion, suggesting gendered insight with a humorous, paradoxical tone. It emphasizes equal stubbornness across genders and the futility of trying to change minds through debate.

Monument to a widow stirs memory in quiet town

A fragmentary note hints at a monument for a widow, described in vague terms as a beige presence in a small community.Details remain unclear due to OCR gaps, but the reference suggests a memorial effort linked to local history.

Coronation of Emperor Yoshihito to be grand event in Japan

Plans advance for Yoshihito’s coronation in early November with a coronation commission led by Prince Fusimi. Ceremonies in Kyoto in the Shishenden halls with a Daishosai feast. A naval review, industrial exhibition, hotel upgrades, and military ball planned. About 30,000 poems praising the emperor have appeared.

Tokio Yoshihito Fushim Imperial Palace Kioto Osaka Bay Kobe Tokio Bay Yokohama Japan

American Duels in Germany Denied as a Pure Fantasy

Berlin reports that Sixty seven suicides in Europe over three years labeled as due to American duels are misconceptions. Psychologists and Professor Hans Gross reject the idea, noting dueling is romanticized in Germany and no such practice exists.

Germany Berlin Europe United States Hans Gross

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