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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1913

Page

10

Trial for Mutiny on Brunswick Aboard Gulf and Southern

Trial of Peter Isasi and Juan Garcia Jose Martines on mutiny charges opened in Tampa Florida. Isasi accused of hiding four stowaways and siding with them during the Brunswick voyage. two would-be rescuers were killed during the confrontation. The case may stretch over several days with a defense witness delayed aboard a Mobile schooner.

Associated Press Tampa Fla Peter Isai Juan Garcia Jose Martines Gulf and Southern Line Brunswick United States G. P. Raney Isasi Marks Cheney Mobile Avery Velado Lamaralleiro Claude Pritchard

Dixie soil experts for New Orleans prepare regional meeting

Agriculture officials from at least eleven Southern states will meet in New Orleans March 26 to discuss improving Southern agriculture and immigration encouragement. E A Bruner and Justin F Denechaud lead the planning as commissioners from Louisiana and a local committee organize the convention.

New Orleans Agriculture Department South Commissioners of Agriculture Alabama Florida Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma Texas E. A. Bruner Louisiana State Board of Agriculture and Immigration Justin F. Denechaud State Department of Agriculture Denechand

Inflammation of the Kidneys Promises and Perils

Medical writers claim chronic Bright's Disease is incurable after six months unless treatment begins. The pamphlet cites historical death figures, notes Fulton’s Renal Compound as a potential aid, and invites inquiries to Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and John J. Fulton Co. in San Francisco.

Bright Fulton van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc John J. Fulton Co San Francisco Cal

Wanted Colored Couple to Work on Small Farm Near City

A classified notice seeks a colored man and wife to work on a small farm near the city. Send details to Mrs. C. L. Long, R. F. D., No. 1, Mobile.

C. L. Long Mobile

Higher ups may be involved in Breathitt murder case

In Winchester Kentucky on February 21 the confessions of Govan Elisha and Dock Smith reveal a conspiracy to murder Ed Callahan and suggest that men higher up in authority are implicated. State attorneys withhold names pending Breathitt county grand jury action while whispers name prominent locals.

Winchester Govan Elisha Dock Smith Ed Callahan Breathitt County Grand Jury Smith Smiths John Smith Hargis J. B. Marcum Dr. Cox Callahan Crockettsville Callahans John Davidson Levi Johnson Deatons Gross Boys Johnson Davidson

Trio of White Men Charged in Natalbany Killing

George Wagner Mitchell Bordweil and Lee Hutchinson, all white men from Natalbany, were jailed in Amite City after allegedly beating to death a Black man and severely wounding a white boy named Covington in Natalbany night. The incident followed heavy drinking and a dispute over control of a saw mill town.

Amite City George Wagner Mitchell Bordweil Lee Hutchinson Natalbany Mullens Pegro Covington

No Taxes Paid by Telegraph Poles for Twenty Two Years

Mississippi Attorney General Ross A Collins says Western Union Telegraph Company may have dodged $7000 in taxes for 22 years on telegraph poles between Meridian and New Orleans and on the New Orleans and Northeastern line. Western Union officials are summoned to appear before the railroad commission March 4 to show cause and seek proper valuation.

Jackson, Miss Ross A. Collins Western Union Telegraph Company Meridian New Orleans Mississippi New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad Company Railroad Commission Western Union

Bay Minette Band Receives New Instruments Raised in Alabama

The Bay Minette band, recently organized with seventeen members led by Theron P. Weaver, received quality instruments on Thursday and displayed them in a store show window. The group plans to greet North home seekers during biweekly excursions and make a positive first impression.

Bay Minette Ala Theron P. Weaver Baldwin Abstract Title Guaranty Company

Lefty Robert Clauss Emerges From Jackson Belt

The lone left handed pitcher on the Detroit list is Robert Clauss from Jackson in the Southern Michigan League. His record is modest but Bobby Lowe calls him a promising candidate.

Detroit Robert Clauss Jackson Bobby Lowe

Clearing House Report Shows Rise in Bank Reserves

The weekly statement from New York clearing house banks and trust companies indicates a reserve of $13,173,650 in excess of legal requirements, up $4,226,750 from the prior week.

Associated Press New York

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Cold Relief

Open nostrils, clear head, and end colds or catarrh instantly. Apply in the nose to heal inflamed membranes, stop discharge, and improve breathing. Remains a trusted remedy urged for relief from stuffed nose, sneezing, and throat irritation.

Ely Bly

Zemo Itching Vanishes Claim Puts Relief Within Reach

Ad touts ZEMO as a guaranteed skin remedy for itching eczema pimples and rashes. It promises instant relief with low cost bottles 25 cents and 1 dollar, available direct from E W Rose Medicine Co and locally in Mobile at Antwerp Drug Store.

Zemo E. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis Mobile An Antwerp Drug

Goff Elected to Senate in Charleston

In Charleston West Virginia on February 21 Judge Goff secured all Republican votes and most Democrats backed Senator Clarence W. Watson. Six indicted legislators did not vote. Goff will fill Watson’s seat for a six year term starting March 4 1913.

Charleston W. Va Judge Goff Clarence W. Watson

Boundary Line Dispute Ended After Fifty Years

Washington report on the special commission decision fixing the Texas New Mexico border at the Rio Grande bed as it stood in 1858. The ruling ends a half century dispute and references the Clark boundary and the washed away monument.

Washington Special Commission Texas New Mexico Rio Grande

Feb to April court terms list of cases in City Court

A detailed schedule of trials and charges across February through April in the City Court. Pending cases include murder, grand and petit larceny, burglary, forgery, embezzlement, vagrancy, gaming, and violations of prohibition and pure food laws involving numerous defendants. The list names defendants such as Charles H Danaburg Callie Little Robert Hall and many others.

Charles H. Danaburg Charles Nelson Callie Little Pearl Benjamin Vicey Beadley Robert H. Hall Chester Arthur Curtis Idell Williams Alias Collins Leon Small William J. Brown George Sykes Sam Kelly Lillie Lartigue John H. Jackson Charles J. Tigue Toxey Strachan Frederick Brooks Mose Davis Walter Edwards Elmer Edwards Ed Bozeman Frank Farley Frank Levene Matthew Welsh Theresa Virginia Wasserleben Paul Nettles Alex McCoy William Lewis John Hurry Joe, Hunter Alex Toulmin James Davis George Bolton Lizzie Noyd Julia Noyd Elmore Smith Bessie Clay James A. Torrance Frank Singleton John Crawford Louis Freeland Joe Robertson Virgil Jones Malcolm E. Akridge R. J. Dudley Laura Anderson Henry Mims William Ones Henry Graham Alexander H. Massey R. H. Mason Grant Alexander John S. Drago Edward H Harris Freeman Peterson Willie de Loach Reginald Jones Jim Harris George Willams Aault and Battery Charles Jones Charles Williams William Hudson Hertry Gans Charles Franklin Robert Cunningham William Coleman Joseph Clark Charles Alexander George Eford R. L. Dawson Mose Tolbert Eugene Calvin David Robinson Roland Smith Bertram Gouis Vernal Coleman Albert Capell William Williams G. L. Smith Joseph Kelly Chariie Williams John G. Cleveland Roy Maples Benjamin Cody Edward Nelson John Wheeler Amelia Comer Catalim Meyers Martin Edward Ung Jessie Campbell Hardaway Young Joseph Kentz William Murray Milton Johnson William Lasby Richard 1 Or Jacob

Trivial Dispute Tied to Murder in Louisville Trade Row

In Louisville on February 21 a court heard that a dispute over mislabeling a carcass as a coon rather than a hog tied to the fatal December 19 killing of 69 year old William Johnson. Hudson, aged 50 to 60, allegedly struck Johnson with a stick fracturing his skull and claims self defense.

Associated Press Louisville David Hudson William Johnson South Floyd Street Johnson

Miners’ Contentions Upheld in Kentucky Arbitration

Judge McKenzie Moss sustains the miners in a Western Kentucky arbitration case arising from a 1912 contract. The decision centers on a wage scale and a clause prohibiting local conditions that would raise production costs or reduce miners’ earning capacity.

Associated Press Bowling Green McKenzie Moss Western Kentucky

Meeting Postponed for Raphael Lemme School Group

The Raphael Lemme School Improvement Association meeting scheduled for last Wednesday at 3 30 p m has been postponed to next Wednesday at the same time.

Raphael Lemme School Improvement Association

Deaths and Funerals in Whistler and Conti Franklin area

Funeral services were held Thursday for Daniel J. Smith at 3 30 from his home and St. Bridget's Church with burial in Whistler cemetery. Pallbearers included Philip Leips and Joseph Kercher among others. A. J. Hamilton was buried afterward from Conti and Franklin, with services at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were A J Leibert T B Pratt Woodmen of the World Kennedy Goubil Harry Moore James Madden Harry Neville.

Daniel J. Smith Whistler St. Bridget's Catholic Church Father Schmidtner Philip Leips Thomas Young Joseph Kercher J. D. Gilchrist David Halliwell A. J. Hamilton Archibald J. Hamilton Conti and Franklin Streets Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Father EK. J. Hackett A. J. Leibert T. BE. Pratt Woodmen of the World Kennedy Goubil Harry Moore James Madden Harry Neville

Law and Equity Court Actions in Mobile Friday Session

Equity side Berney presiding reports several bills and decrees pro confesso in cases including Peter Rodgers versus George Rodgers and multiple Buckalew Linville and Davies actions. City Court Civil Side Semmes notes continuances and an appeal in Mobile against Alice L McCormick from the recorder's court.

Law and Equity Court Law and Equity Court of Mobile Equity Berney Peter Rodgers George Rodgers Chancery Court Smith Lela Buckalew Henry Buckalew Willie Peyton Marietta Peyton Minnie Linville James E. Linville Mamie Davies Thomas G. Davies Louisa Foster George Foster Bessie Mims Nelson Mims City Court Semmes City of Mobile J. Antonidas Mitchell Murphy Same Weinacker Ice and Fuel Co Alice L. McCormick Recorder's Court

Croxone Promises Rheumatism Cure Across Ages

An advertisement claims Croxone cures rheumatism by cleansing inactive kidneys and removing uric acid from the blood. It asserts relief starts after a few doses and that age or duration of suffering does not matter. The package costs a trifling amount at any drugstore.

Vinci cod liver and iron tonic strengthens weak bodies

A West Baden Indiana case shows a young woman once bedridden by weakness recovered through Vinci tonic. The ad cites cod liver medicine and iron as the key, offering a money back guarantee and noting Saxo Salve for scalp eczema.

Vinci West Baden Ind van Antwerp’s Drug Corp., Inc Mobile Ala. P. S

Grand Jury Finishes Bribery Probe in West Virginia

In Charleston, on February 21, Judge Henry K. Black discharged a special grand jury that had investigated bribery charges against state legislators. It reported a misdemeanor indictment against Delegate Thomas J. Smith for accepting a $100 bribe from Guy Biddinger, totaling five felony and eight misdemeanor indictments among others.

Charleston W. Va Henry K. Black Thomas J. Smith Guy Biddinger

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Youthful Hair

Advert for Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claims gray hair darkens naturally and evenly with a simple rinse. It notes widespread sales and urges readers to buy at local drug stores with Van Antwerp Drug Corp. as agents.

Wyeth van Antwerp Drug Corp., Agts

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dixie Soil Experts Smith Brothers Clearing House Report Wonder Goff Senate West Virginia van Antwerp Corp FE. W. Grove Lartigue Fannie Moorer Charles France Luther Seals Circuit Court G. B. Dunning W. I. Woodruff Sidney Caton G. A J. D. Smith Castoria M. Hoffman BIG Bargain House Dong Butler Ladies Flannelette Kimonas Dauphin Street The Bank of Mobile Via Association Gane Washington, D. C Porter King, Co. P. & T. A James Freeman A. G Birmingham Barton Bordeaux France R. H. Hickmott Sears and Nichols Co Campbell's Heinz Maine California Bartlett Crawford Walker Hanford Jas.mcphillips. Grocery Co Dauphin, Front and Commerce
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