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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
11
A married man and his wife argued over hall door color with Parkis the painter suggesting compromise. The man sought red while the wife preferred green. After a prompt consultation the couple agreed the door should be painted green.
The Nashville Atlanta grain case was taken under advisement by the U S Supreme Court after over four hours of argument. The dispute centers on a shipping privilege for Nashville grain dealers handling grain from the Northwest destined for Georgia and beyond. Railroads say re shipment meets water competition. government argues the privilege violates the Hepburn rate law as ICC precedent.
Rev. M. J. Jenkins of San Antonio Texas, aged seventy three, suffered chronic stomach distress. He credits Digestit with relief and urges others to try it, noting he feels it was a God send and worth trying without risk.
New York report says Abraham Steinberg a walking delegate was killed on orders of buttonhole contractors who feared his labor would undercut their middleman role. Harry Wagner, arrested soon after January 7, confessed for $50 amid threats of forgery prosecution. Fialkoff and Weinstein also arrested. Fialkoff’s daughter faces accessory after the fact charges.
The first New Jersey National Guard troop completed preparations for its trip to Washington for the March 4 inaugural parade. The cavalrymen will carry equipment and camp outside the capital until March 5, with 321 enlisted men and seven officers under First Lieutenant J. J. Balevre. Other NJNG units will participate in the inauguration events.
Michigan lawmakers move to put the proposed constitutional suffrage amendment to a vote next April. The senate approved the re submission after House passage, ending attempts at recounts from last fall. Leaders cite irregularities and pursue public approval.
Luis F. Carbo former minister of Ecuador to the United States and long prominent in diplomatic and government affairs died in New York on his visit from Washington. He had retired three years ago and continued to live in Washington after retirement.
A New York referee urged the surrogate court to raise the annual income of fourteen year old Helen A De Witt from 12000 to 20000. Heiress to 500000 from father William Percival De Witt she inherited 1 million on her mother's death and faces plans including social life travel education a maid and a governess with a larger support grant.
Mrs Carolina G Sickles, who previously pawned her jewels to save the home and belongings of General Daniel J Sickles, filed a chattel mortgage for 13000 dollars on December 6 1912 covering all furniture in the Fifth avenue home. Sheriff Harburger to hold a hearing Thursday afternoon.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a kidney and bladder cure for diabetes and related symptoms. It urges avoidance of sugar and starches, asserts rapid results, and claims all kidney and bladder troubles disappear. Price is $1 per large bottle from Van Antwerp Corp with mail order by express.
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging immediate appropriation of 250000 dollars for the first annual payment to Panama under the Panama Canal treaty. The payment, due Feb 26, is part of treaty obligations alongside 10 million gold for the canal zone. Secretary Knox previously requested funds.
The wife and mother of the late Mexican president arrived by special car from Mexico City escorted by the Cuban minister. They boarded the Cuban gunboat and sailed to Havana with Francisco I. Madero Sr. and Ernesto Madero, after which they plan to proceed to New Orleans and then Europe. The Cuban minister said conditions were quiet in Mexico City.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for catarrh and nasal congestion. It promises instant nasal relief, easier breathing, and near-term disappearance of cold symptoms with use of a small bottle bought at drug stores. The copy cites morning relief and urges readers to try the product via Van Antwerp Drug Corp. agents.
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