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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1914

Page

10

Alabama Good Roads Association committee meets in Mingham

The ice committee of the Alabama Good Roads Association met at the Morris Hotel in Mingham on February 19. Senator Kilby presided as plan discussion covered fundraising, field agents, and soliciting contributions from merchants bankers automobile owners and corporations. A county roads organization in the state was also planned.

Mingham Ala Alabama Goods Association Morris Hotel T. K. Kilby W. T Ragland Daniel M. K. Milner Birnham John Craft Mobile J. John W. O'Neill J. A. Rountree McGeever Job Going Ian Kilby Ncw Alabama Good Roads Assertion Rountree Good Roads

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised in Ohio letter

Ohio reader Mrs. Rena Bowman reports improved health after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she could not sit up before treatment and has worked steadily for eight months. Her daughter, once a nervous wreck, now sleeps better and appears healthier.

Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.ham Rena Bowman S. 10Th Street Ironton

Billinghurst Is Sent Into Exile

Guillermo Ril Linghurst the deposed Peru president along with his son George and interior minister Don Gonzalo Tirado went into exile on February 4. They were moved from the panoptico to Callao port under military escort and boarded the cruiser Lima bound for Panama. Congress may refuse Leguia the presidency, risking further revolution.

Associated Press Lima Peru Guillermo Rillinghurst George Don Gonzalo Tirado Panoptico Callao Panama Roberto E. Leguia New York England

Revolt Outlook Highlighted by Venezuelan Leaders

General Jose Hernandez known as El Mocha predicts a Venezuelan revolt in April led by the National party opposing President Gomez. He criticizes usurpation, cites party strength from West Indies talks, and urges open elections amid Wilson Bryan Latin America policy backing peaceful change.

New York Jose Hernandez el Mocha West Indies Venezuela Hernandez National Party Juan Vincente Gomez Wilson Bryan Latin America

Postmaster Wadlow of Gulfport Dies in New Orleans

Gulfport Miss Feb 19 T W Wadlow postmaster of Gulfport Miss died at Touro infirmary New Orleans of Kright s disease at 6 o clock Wednesday He had been ill for some time The body was brought to Gulfport Wednesday evening Funeral will be held at a Catholic church here Thursday morning.

Gulfport Miss T. W. Wadlow Touro Infirmary New Orleans Kright

Lincoln Monument Talk Planned in New Orleans

Rev. Robert E. Jones editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate will discuss erecting a Lincoln monument in New Orleans. He will be assisted by Rev. A F Owens of Selma University and funds will be raised from negro individuals schools churches and organizations.

New Orleans Abraham Lincoln Robert E. Jones Southwestern Christian Advocate A. F. Owens Selma University

Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Upset

An ad touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a fast remedy for sour, gassy stomachs and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes, ending sour risings, belching, gas, heartburn, and heaviness after meals. A fifty cent dose from your pharmacist is advocated.

Pape Stom Eeas

Presbyterian Crusade to Use Moving Pictures in Dry Drive

The Presbyterian church will send 259 temperance workers to California, Colorado, Washington and Oregon to promote dry candidates by showing motion pictures on alcohol harms. Secretary Charles Scanlon said the effort will seek unity with 30 denominations in Philadelphia and aim to educate women voters on the issue.

Associated Press New York The Presbyterian Church California Colorado Washington Oregon Presbyterian Board of Temperance Charles Scanlon Temperance Commission Federal Council of Churches Philadelphia Presbyterian Board

Supposedly Dead Man Is Found After Five Months

Lucien A. Ganahl son of a Los Angeles real estate man and lumber dealer returned to his home five months after being reported drowned after falling from a steamer. The incident occurred in Los Angeles on February 19.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Lucien A. Ganahl

January Fire Report Shows Fifty-One Alarms and Losses

The January fire report released Wednesday lists 51 alarms with 57 958 dollars total fire loss and 21000 dollars insurance on the fires. It notes 43 frame structures 1 automobile 3 chimneys and mentions 6 tower 44 telephone and 1 still alarm with four false alarms. Causes include 37 sparks 2 defective flue 1 gasoline 1 cigarette 2 unknown and 3 chimney related incidents.

Torpedo Boat Destroyers Arrive in Tampa for Mardi Gras

The torpedo boat destroyers Flusser and Reid with officers J M B Smith and Litchenstein and the Preston under Ensign Stuart arrived from Key West to take part in Tampa’s water pageant for the carnival starting Saturday.

Associated Press Tampa Fla Flusser J. M. B. Smith Reid Litchenstein Preston Stuart Key West

Watchman Fatally Beaten at New York Coal Yard

New York police report a night watchman named William Leh man beaten to death at a coal yard. Details remain sparse as investigations began, with authorities probing the motive and suspects.eyond

Associated Press New York William Lehman

Hancock Arrives at New Orleans for Mardi Gras

The transport Hancock with 1,200 marines aboard arrived in New Orleans from Puerto Rico via Pensacola. It will stay through Mardi Gras and then sail to Vera Cruz.

Transport Hancock Orleans New Orleans Hancock Petro Rico Pensacola Mardi Gras Vera Cruz

Brooklyn Man Dies In Attempt To Save Employer’s $75

A Brooklyn worker gave his life while trying to recover $75 for his employer. A burglar, discovered by the worker, beat him badly and later died from injuries sustained during the office safe robbery.

Brooklyn Lehman

Frenchmen Urge U S Action in Mexico Security

Paris February 19 Resolutions passed by the national committee of councillors of French foreign commerce urge concerted action with the United States and European powers to restore order in Mexico. Measures to protect French residents and economic interests in Mexico are urged upon the government.

Associated Press Paris United States Mexico Frech Foreign Commerce

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Good Roads Assn Ble |Ealinee Iydia E. Pinkham Ydia E.pinkham Manhattan Dye Works Robinson St. Francis St. Mobile U. S Cratheus Jamaica Billinghurst Duke Ernst Chattanooga J. P. Sayers Frank Smith Virginia Warley Sayer Smith Bureau of Municipal Research Berlin Victoria Louise Brunswick Ernst OF Wadlow Lincoln Monument Crusaders Royal Baking Powder Company Royal Torpedo Boat Destroyers Dr. Pierce Tesith Isa Certaini Eve E Pierce Invalids’ Hotel L. C. Fry F. Ladd D. P. Bestor, JR G. A. Michael Assi Merchants Bank Water and St. Francis Streets Southern Railway North Royal Street James Freeman A. G P. A. Ls Robson, Jay Agen Mobile
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