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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1914
Page
10
About 3 000 immigrants in Chicago swore loyalty to the United States and took the oath of allegiance during a public celebration tied to George Washington’s birthday. Speakers included Louis F. post assistant secretary of labor, and a New Citizen Allegiance group promoted American citizenship values.
A nostalgic advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly laxative to end indigestion gas sour stomach and headache. It claims a 10 cent box will cleanse bowels liver and stomach by morning and suggests children also need gentle cleansing.
In Hermosillo Sonora the anniversary of the overthrow and murder of Francisco I Madero and Vice President Pino Suarez was observed across the republic held by Constitutionalists. Venustiano Carranza attended and called the day a national mourning with church services and theatre exercises.
Five Atlanta firemen were slightly hurt battling a major blaze that damaged the McKenzie building on Peachtree Forsyth, with losses estimated at 100000 to 150000. The fire started in the basement of Johnson Gewinner Automobile Supply and halted traffic in the area.
John R. Ryan, a leading coal operator since 1884 in the Birmingham area, died at his home in Birmingham of apoplexy in his seventieth year. His remains will be buried in Richmond, Virginia. He was brother to C. B. Ryan of Sea Board Air Line and William Ryan, Birmingham Age-Herald editor.
Pensacola cities celebrate the Mardi Gras carnival opening at noon led by King Priscus in his fifteenth visit. Parades feature six bands and large naval military displays with hundreds of sailors marines and troops. Aviation flights were canceled after a fatal accident involving Lieutenant Murray ten days earlier.
At Tunica Mississippi near Robinsonville a clash between white citizens and black revelers left Morris Love and two black men dead after a posse fired on the group. The pursuit using bloodhounds led to two cabin arrests and jail for the two men.
Mrs. Beckey Barrett of Rosedale Oklahoma says after two years of severe womanly troubles Cardui the woman’s tonic saved her life. She took five bottles and can work again walk two miles and feels like a new woman. Cardui is a plant based tonic says the Chattanooga Medicine Co. and advises writing for the Home Treatment for Women booklet.
Royal Yacht Win dom with Rex king of carnival arrived at Canal street at noon to mark the 1914 carnival opening. Rex received the keys of the city from Mayor Behrman at City Hall amid escort by military organizations. The Proteus pageant and ball are planned for Monday night with Comus and Rex events to follow as the Rex parade closes Tuesday.
Vera Cruz Feb 23 The commander of the German Dresden sent to the German legation in Mexico City two machine guns and 40 000 rounds of ammunition last night. A squad of Dresden sailors traveled with the shipment. The bluejackets detail at the American consulate was withdrawn and a marine guard installed with General Gustavo Maas’s consent.
A local appeal requests citizens of the county to back a public effort. The message emphasizes unity and participation by all residents in forthcoming community initiatives.
PASADENA California February 23 S W Allerton Chicago millionaire and noted harness racing figure died here yesterday. He was renowned as a breeder of racing horses. Montreal February 23 Count Nicholas de Passek Russian consul general in Canada died at his residence Friday night aged 64.
Marquis Aguilar de Campo former minister of foreign affairs in Madrid died yesterday at age. He served as top diplomat for Spain and played a key role in postwar policy and international relations. The obituary notes his prominence in Madrid and his longtime service.
A vintage testimonial claims Electric Bitters restore health and strength for liver trouble and kidney issues. Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa allegedly recovered after four doctors gave up, and the ad urges readers to keep a bottle at home for digestive and liver concerns.
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