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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1914

Page

10

Funeral rites for Senator Bacon held in Washington

A somber session in the Senate marked the funeral for Georgia Senator Augustus Octavius Bacon. President and cabinet members attended as the casket rested on a bier near the vice president's desk, with a simple service by the Senate chaplain and Episcopal burial rites led by Bishop Alfred Harding.

Sociated Press Ashington Bacon Senate Mar Aenate United States Bers Supreme ‘Court Diplomatic ’ Corps Navy Rmy Smithsonian Ion Marshall Augustus Octavius Bacon Georgia Redeemer Forrest J. Prettyman Episcopal Alfred Harding Protestant Episcopal Church Congress Senao Iberty Capitol Ooe Higgins Dyer and Prouty Park Crisp

Bachelor Congressman Given Good Time On Floor

Represen te Moses. P Kinkaid. of Nebraska, enjoyed a light moment on the floor as colleagues teased and exchanged banter during proceedings in Washington.

Wington Web Moses P_ Kinkaid. of Nebraska

Parisian Sage hair tonic promises scalp relief

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a quick acting hair tonic that calms scalp irritation, removes dandruff, and beautifies hair. It claims instant relief from itching after one application and urges daily use for a week, sold in fifty cent bottles by Van Antwerpn's Drug Store.

van Antwerpn

Lynching Mob Overpowers Train to Lynch McGuirk

A mob of about fifty masked men halted an Illinois Central passenger train near Love Mississippi and forced Sheriff Nichols to turn over Johnson McGuirk and Bill Phillips. McGuirk was hanged from a trestle while Phillips was returned to custody. Ingram, the mill owner who was shot, remains in a Memphis hospital in precarious condition.

Hernando Miss Illinois Central Love F. Nichols DeSoto County Johnson McGuirk Bill Phillips J. K. Ingram Byhalia McGuirk Nichols Batesville Love Station Phillips Ingram Memphis

Fire destroys Cumberland Presbyterian church in Jackson

Fire swept the Cumberland Presbyterian church and an adjoining residence in Jackson Tennessee yesterday causing an estimated loss of 35000 dollars. Only a small amount of insurance was carried.

Associated Press Jackson, Tenn Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The Man Who Must Grin and Bear It

A compact reflection on a man forced to endure hardship with a strained smile. The tone suggests weary resignation and stubborn endurance under pressure.

LOOK WHO'S HERE OLD BOY GETS HEARING FRIDAY

An inmate described as an old boy is scheduled for a hearing Friday to determine if he may go free. Prosecutors seek continued confinement while the case proceeds. defense argues for release under bail or bond terms pending trial.

Thaw Case Reopens In New Hampshire Court

Harry K Thaw faces a final hearing before Justice Aldrich on whether he returns to Matteawan asylum or is freed to go his own way. Thaw will be supported by top lawyers and alienists as New York state attorneys, led by William T Jerome, prepare their case.

Concord N. H Harry Ix. Thaw Stanford White Evelyn Nesbit New York State Matteawan Criminal Insane Asylum Aldrich United States District Court For District of New Hampshire Thaw William T. Jerome

Fireboat Independent Accepted by City Department

The tugboat Independent of the Bisso Towboat Company was inspected by Mobile Fire Chief Thomas F. Price and accepted as a city fireboat. Fully equipped for riverfront firefighting with 800 feet of hose and multiple nozzles, a standpipe, and a public demonstration will occur during carnival days.

Independent Bisso Towboat Company Thomas F. Price Mobile Fire Department

Chief Sam Sails for African Colony Voyage

Associated Press reports that Chief Sam, leader of a proposed expedition of Black colonists to the Gold Coast, was aboard the steamship Curitube in New York. He did not indicate when the voyage would depart as plans proceed via Galves? The article notes the vessel was purchased for the trip.

Associated Press New York Sam Gold Coast Africa Galves

Jersey Man Sent to Prison for Killing Boy With Auto

Daniel A. Dugan Jr of Orange sentenced to five to ten years in state prison for running down and killing Leo F. McDermott a 14 year old Newark boy with his car. The case details note Dugan is the son of a district court judge.

Associated Press Trenton N. J Daniel A. Dugan, Jr Orange Leo F. McDermott Newark Dugan Daniel A. Dugan

Free Grafonoa Concert at Masonic Temple

Smith Piano Co announces a free Wednesday 7 30 p m Grafonoa concert featuring standard popular and rag time pieces with no operatic numbers. The Columbia De Luxe Grafaiola instrument, valued at 200 dollars, will be used. No admission charged. Open invitation for light music lovers at the Masonic Temple.

Smith Piano Co Masonic Temple

Farmer Drops Children From Roof To Snow to Save Them

Stephen Grob of Jersey city saved six of his children by dropping them from the roof into deep snow during a house fire. He carried his wife to safety before performing the drops. all children survived though the home was destroyed.

Associated Press Easry City Stephen Grob Jersey Hury Grob

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