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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
6
In Scagooula Mississippi on February 18 the circuit court began with the State v Woodman and John Quimbly for the Farely murder at Vancleave. Woodman pled guilty and the jury condemned him to life imprisonment in the penitentiary, with testimony alleging coerced statements and prior confessions influencing the case.
The will of Carrie Manning, murdered weeks ago by Hazel Herdman, provides that all Mrs Manning possessions go to her husband Charles Manning. The document dated before Herdman entered the Manning household notes Mrs Manning also inherited a large sum from her father. Herdman, who died by suicide, was 20 and in love with Manning.
The funeral for Joseph McGlinn was held at St. Vincent’s Church with Rev Father Houligan and Jolph Wiliam Newbold among others officiating. The obituary notes the remain were carried with somber ceremony as part of the community’s rites.
Henry Fells M eight months died Wednesday morning at 2 35 at the family home No 102 Estella Au and the Au family provided no further details about the death in the obituary fragment
Haddocks Georgia hosted a Boston Braves manager George Stallings with Ty Cobb Bud Fisher Wilbur Robinson and Edward Barrow. They praised Stallings as genial host and Fisher for bravery. Marriage licenses issued to Oliver Dorion Lula Crane John William Ellis Winifred Carlin Gascogine John C Smallwood Stella C Fabretta Hugh B Clement Bernice Marie Green.
The Westlands arrived from New Orleans in ballast to load for Montevideo. Wolf and Otta ships docked to load or complete cargoes for European ports, while Freeland and Antigua also docked for cargoes. Several schooners and barges moved, with coal, lumber, and minerals handled at Turner Hartwell and related docks amid ongoing repairs and sailings.
Alabama McSie Bay dredged channel light destroyed February 16 temporarily fixed with red post lantern at Beacon 12 on February 17 original light to be rebuilt. Horn Island point buoy 5B adrift February 16 will be replaced soon. Coast pilot and buoy lists cited. Commissioner light R B Dorry inspector Sth Lighthouse Diss.
A second sitting of the A. N. G regimental court martial will be held at Armory Hall Wednesday night. Lieutenant Colonel Maddox presides with Captain Schwarz as judge advocate and Captain Smith as third member. About ten guardsmen were tried at the first session. several more will be heard Wednesday. Findings remain secret until the governor approves.
C. B. Hanson, once connected with Mobile, Jacksonville and Pensacola, filed suit in the law and equity court Tuesday against The Mobile Item Company for 5000 alleging a breach of contract and his discharge as business manager of the firm.
Western Union telegraph message notifies Nancy Hollins of a Mr. Talbot death in Garland Alabama. The addressee could not be located in Mobile, Alabama, when the telegram arrived on Wednesday.
Telegrams report Hamlet Wilson a Mobile union printer now living in Hattiesburg Miss took poison today and his life is despaired of. He is brother to S Q Wilson and A Wilson of this city, and his mother resides here.
An old health ad warns that many Americans suffer kidney weakness leading to backaches and rheumatic pain. It urges readers to stop using drugs for other ailments and instead use Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy to support kidney function and blood purification.
Boston reports Captain Schov told how a massive sea boarded the German steamer Wartenfels last Saturday. The surge wrecked the chart house and an electric lamp, short circuited wires, and briefly charged the ship with electricity. Chief Officer Voigt was hurled from the bridge. a beam pinned the Malay quartermaster. The ship rolled as a human chain hauled away the beam and suffered electrical shocks.
The McGill Institute hosts a Children's Carnival on Saturday promising a unique, enjoyable Mardi Gras season experience. A boy king and girl queen lead a pageant of about 200 with teeny pages tiny maids and ushers in costumes. A midget police guard in uniform will be featured as a highlight.
Special to The Item Montgomery Feb 18 Theo Lacy summoned by the defendant as a witness at the trial of James G Oakley former head of the convict department charged with embezzling about three thousand state funds Lacy remains jailed awaiting bond and possible transport to Columbiana under guard as witnesses including state officials may testify February 19 proceedings are tightly guarded and details unclear
Mrs. Elmer Hatch of Peru Indiana reports years of rheumatic attacks eased by Chamberlain's Liniment. She says it relieves immediately and recommends it to others. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from Van Antwerp Drug Corp and all dealers.
Montgomery reports confirm fresh developments in the convict department scandal as several Montgomery and other witnesses were summoned to Centerville to appear before the Bibb county grand jury. Witnesses include figures who previously testified before the Montgomery county grand jury in the Lacy and Oakley cases.
Bank Examiner Goodhart, back in Pensacola, says three men connected with the First National Bank will be prosecuted for wrecking the bank which failed two months ago with deposits over 1.4 million dollars. He protects names but says one is a former president, another a high official, and the third a stockholder not a director. He will refer to federal prosecution as cases develop amid renewed grand jury activity involving state officials.
The thirty third annual banquet of the Montgomery True Blues marks the 78th anniversary of the company. Captain Paul Fransen will preside as toastmaster in a program of toasts. Fransen leaves his captaincy to accept a majorship in the second regiment. The Survivors Association meets with Col. M. Washburn and escorts the group to the banquet. The Blues are a renowned Southern mill organization.
Mrs J Boroff of Elida Ohio reports her daughter Ruth was cured of a severe cold and cough two years ago after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The testimonial endorses the product and notes availability at Antwerp Drug Corp and all dealers.
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