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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1913

Page

3

Elegant Society Wedding in Mobile Elsewhere News Notes

The home wedding of Miss Elizabeth Lake and Mr. Harry Burton Fountain took place on February 26 at 3 p m at the Lake residence on Government Street with close family and the bride’s niece as only attendants. The couple left for New Orleans and will reside at 103 Dexter Street upon return. The article also highlights Miss Mildred Lewis Rutherford’s Congressional Record address and announces a Fidelia Club Bar Masque on March 6 at German Relief Hall along with courtesy visits to Mrs. Seiders from Mobile and D A R members.

Elizabeth Lake Harry Burton Fountain T.h.lake Government Street Leinkauf School Miss Lake Carr Margaret Fearn Fountain New Orleans Dexter Street Mildred Lewis Rutherford Athens United Daughters of the Confederacy America Congressional Record Miss Rutherford Washington D. C Robert Rutherford Hillsboro N. C Rutherford Lord Douglas Spain Bruce Lucy Cobb Mobile Fidelia Club

If this is Your Birthday

If this is your birthday you should balance earnest work with light-hearted play. Your year will bring many small opportunities you can profit from and those born today will be fortunate and gain wealth. They face accident risk and should learn to swim and be careful around water.

New York Officials to Aid Graft Reform Hearings

The mayor and former mayors join a legislative committee to frame laws addressing New York City police graft. Hearings begin and continue until the panel can diagnose the scandal and recommend cures. Mayor Gaynor and former officials McClellan and Jerome are expected to testify.

New York New York City Gaynor George B. McClellan William T. Jerome

Pasha Fails in Mission to London Over Adrianople

In Constantinople on February 26 Irabim Hakki Pasha’s mission to London for the Ottoman government failed. He could not persuade the powers to accept the Porte’s note as a basis for new peace talks and had no authority beyond that document. Some cabinet members favor peace, but the war stance remains firm as weather hampers large scale fighting.

Associated Press Constantinople London Irabim Hakki Pasha Turkey Adrianople

Tuesday Tea Club Luncheon Follows Needlework Hour

Members including Mrs. Sledge Mrs. Wilson Miss Smith Miss Hallett and others gathered for an industrious hour of needlework then enjoyed a thoroughly delicious luncheon. The group notes the Lenten rule of absolute simplicity guiding all affairs.

Captain Coombs Dies in Suspected Suicide Aboard Duggan

Capt L K Coombs master of the schooner Frederick W Duggan was found dead in his cabin at 4 PM with a pistol wound. A note directs caring for accounts and money and names S C Thompson as vessel owner. Coombs from Lincolnville Maine leaves a wife and children. crew last saw him Monday morning.

Gulfport Miss Frederick W. Duggan Bunker Pendleton Bros C. Thompson Mattewan N. Y L. A Cuba Captain Coombs

Full Pay of Oleo Duties Debated by House Panel

Washington reports on treasury department vs oleomargarine makers over 1911 1912 tax rates. Cox seeks 1 246 628 in penalties and 101 000 compromise rejected. Goade Lobeck Callaway urge test suit for full amount. Hill and Young say recovery rests with legislature. consider test case or compromise.

Associated Press Washington Treasury Department House Committee On Treasury Department Representative Cox Indiana Cox Department Goade Lobeck Callaway Hill and Young Legislative Department

Doubts Rise Over Velasco Allegiance in Vera Cruz

Reports question the sincerity of loyalty vows to the new administration by General Velasco, Vera Cruz military commander. A席 move to replace him with Colonel Jose Diaz Ordaz is anticipated after the probe into his loyalties.

Associated Press Vera Cruz Mex Velasco Huerta Jose Diaz Ordaz Felix Diaz

Alaska Supreme Court case on Humboldt Steamship dispute

The Humboldt Steamship Company dispute reaches the Supreme Court with five corporations and thirteen individuals accused of Sherman Act and Interstate Commerce Act violations. Lower court voided the indictment over alleged improper routes and rates pending ICC ruling.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Federal District Court Alaska Humboldt Steamship Company Interstate Commerce Commission

BromO Quinine Watered Down Cure Promoted

Advertisement claims Bromo Quinine cures colds and headaches with a 25 cent remedy. It cites a signature line by E. W. Grove and stresses there is only one BromO Quinine.

E. W. Grove

Filipinos Faithful to US Ties Say Manila Judge Arrives

Judge James Rosas of Manila, head of the Philippines Democratic campaign, states Filipinos do not seek independence from the United States. He arrives in San Francisco en route to Washington to discuss a Philippine policy with President-elect Wilson.

Associated Press San Francisco Philippine Islands United States James Rosas Manila Democratic Campaign Committee of the Philippines Ross Washington Wilson Philippines

Sonora Will Not Revolt Against Administration

Hermosillo Mexico February 26 Sonora will not revolt against Huerta. The state congress adjourned yesterday without action Governor Jose Maria Maytorena has not tendered his resignation Verfiroista deputies lament the killings but say the deaths may benefit the nation Officials fear moves toward independence and favor a state government under U S protection with rights similar to U S states

Associated Press Hermosillo Mex Sonora Huerta Congress Jose Maria Maytorena Verfiroista Huuerta Madero Suarez Ross United States Union

Supreme Court Upholds 1911 Employers Liability Law

The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of the 1911 employers liability act. It sustained a verdict for Alicia Sexton awarding 7.27 weekly for 300 weeks after her husband, a Newark Telegraph lineman, died from an electric shock on the job.

Trenton N. J Supreme Court Wilson Alicia Sexton Newark District Telegraph Company

German Aviator Killed in Aircraft Accident at Mülhausen

German sergeant Helfersnider was killed and lieutenant Linke seriously injured when their military aeroplane toppled during a flight near the Mülhausen airfield. The crash occurred after a sharp turn caused the machine to overturn.

Associated Press Muelhausen Germany Helfersnider Linke

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DR. Pierce R.V. Pierce M.D. Buffalo Common Sense Medical Adviser M. D Seiders E. J. Seiders Brooklyn Nina H. Boykin FAUST Maull Bros St. Louis, Mo Pasha Capt. Coombs House Committee Velascos Madras Brassieres ONS Rrece Eclipse James Ross By the
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