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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

10

Syracuse recount ties vote in state treasurer race

Homer L of Syracuse backed by Progressives and Democrats narrowly loses to Republican William Jer in a tied state treasurer contest following the murder of John J. Kennedy. Call receives one vote, creating the stalemate amid a joint legislative session in Bany New York.

Homer Call Syracuse New York State Bany N. Y Homer l John J. Kennedy William Jer Gover- 1 Mr. Call

Twenty two Enrolled On Mike Finns List

Twenty two men have been signed and will be given try outs in the next weeks for the 1914 season. Catchers Schlei ds Gibboney infielders Dunckel Shanley McDermott Stark outfielders Senneff Goulatt Duggan Coyle Norcott pitchers Liebhardt Hawkins Steel McMillan Johnson Sage Lee Morrison Ross unsigned Bemis Levigne Harrell Hersche.

Emphis Tenn Mike Finn Schleids Gibboney Dunckelen Shanley McDermott Stark Senneff Goulatt Duggan Coyle Norcott

Two Americans Held Captives

Confirmation from the Austro-Hungarian foreign office that two American citizens, believed Albanian in origin, have been captured in Albania. The dispatch provides few details. At the American embassy request, the foreign minister instructed the Austrian consul at Elbassan to investigate the affair.

Associated Press Vienna Albania Elbassan

Catcher Heckinger Lost to the Federals

Mike Heckinger catcher, formerly with the Chicago Nationals, has signed with the Federals and will report to Augusta Georgia for training. John Evers, ex Cubs manager, expects to report to Macon Georgia for the Boston club’s training next Saturday.

Heckinger Federals Evers Boston Associated Press Chicago Mike Heckinger Chicago Nationals Brooklyn Charles Weeghman Augusta John Evers Cubs Macon

California Syrup of Figs Promotes Child Health and Clean Bowels

Mothers are advised that California Syrup of Figs acts as a mild laxative to relieve constipation in children and adults. The ad claims a teaspoonful can cleanse the liver and bowels, improving symptoms from indigestion to upset stomach, and urges readers to buy the genuine 60 cent bottle from California My Syrup Company and beware counterfeits.

California California My Syrup Company

Suffragette Attacks Lord Weardale at Althrop Park

London February 26. A militant suffragette struck Lord Weardale from behind at Althrop Park station as he waited with two hundred guests for a train. She reportedly admitted misidentifying him as a cabinet member. The blow came from the blunt end of a heavy dog whip, felling the elderly peer.

Lord Weardale London Althrop Park

Lyric to Present Keith and Orpheum Vaudeville Week

The Lyric theatre will introduce a Keith Orpheum vaudeville mix on Monday to Wednesday with matinees daily and one evening show. Headliners include Maud Lambert with Ernest Ball, Charlotte Parry in Into the Light, and Frosini the accordion pioneer, plus Frank Milton De Long Sisters and more.

Lyric Theatre Keith Orpheum Acto W. O'Connor Lyric New Orleans Forsyth Atlanta Birmingham Mobile Maud Lambert Ernest Ball Charlotte Parry Frosini America Frank Milton de Long Sisters Alfalfa Junction Grazers Terpsichore Ed Morton Hueman

Mobile Fire Boat Contract Praised by Mather

Charles E. Mather, Philadelphia broker of Mather & Company, lauds Mobile for its new Bisso Towboat Company contract providing fire boat services on Mobile river. He sent a letter to Mayor Lyons noting the city’s progress and praising the board of commissioners for the arrangement.

Charles E.mather Philadelphia Mather & Company Bisso Lyons Board of Commissioners Bisso Towboat Company Mobile Charles E. Mather

That Awful Itchy Feeling ZEMO Ad

A late era advertisement touts ZEMO cream to relieve itching caused by skin germs clogged pores or blood cells. It claims fast results and offers a 26 cent bottle with nationwide availability through Roe Drug Co and local Mobile retailers.

Saints ZEMO Soca Sola Drauggiata Mobile Roe Drug Co Dave 8. Bauer Welnacker Bros. Drug Store

Tailoring and Pressing Services Offered in Salina

Local tailor advertises services for women and men including made to measure garments, cleaning, pressing, and alterations. Offers custom fitting and tailoring work with attention to detailed fabric handling. Contact details are not legible in the fragment.

Sansa

Central Trades Council elects Mobile officers for year

The Central Trades Council of Mobile held its annual meeting on Wednesday night electing officers for the coming year. George W. Jones is president of the press men’s union with Max Rathsberger as first vice president and E D Rowell as second vice president. Other officers include John B. Winstanley secretary treasurer Frank Morrison conductor Eli Rascover warden and C G Hutchinson on the executive committee. President Gann of the State Federation of Labor is to visit Mobile to plan the state convention. The Lyric Hippodrome and the theater circuit feature new acts and a return engagement of Traffic In Souls at the Lyric Sunday afternoon.

Central Trades Council of Mobile Gann State Federation of Labor Mobile Anniston Chamber of Commerce George W. Jones Pressmen’s Union Max Rathsberger Typographical Union E. D. Rowell Plumbers’ Union John B. Winstanley Painters’ Union Frank Morrison Machinists’ Union Eli Rascover Cigarmakers’ Union Ed Smith C. G. Hutchinson Carpenters’ Union

Miss Crosman to Star in The Tongues of Men at Lyric

Miss Crosman opens her season Friday at the Lyric with The Tongues of Men by Edward Childs Carpenter. The drama premiered last spring to strong praise and will feature a cast led by Frank Gilmore and Margaret Randolph. Box office seats available 9 am to 6 pm at the Lyric.

Henrietta Crosman Edward Childs Carpenter Lyric Theatre Frank Gilmore Margaret Randolph Sheridan Black Homer Granville Edward Lee Laura McGilvray Katherine Paul Doucet Florence E Miss Crosman Lyric

Simple Home Treatment For Superfluous Hairs

A brief home method uses powdered delatone mixed with water to form a paste. Applied to the hairy area for a few minutes then rubbed off, it claims to remove hair and skin remains blemish free. The article suggests buying delatone in original packaging for purity and effectiveness.

House and Lot for Sale West Bayou Area

House and lot on West Bayou 4th south of Charleston Street with a large 50 by 120 foot lot. Priced at 1225 dollars with terms to suit purchaser. Loan assistance available through Asner Keeans in De Bang emi roperty. Confidential.

West Bayou Charleston Street Yale Mail Asner Keeans de Bang Fidential

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Wlzer Repub Otelfice Oscar L. Gray Congress LE County Eec SP Tevinian Com. ‘Missioner J. O. Bolton Mobile County FOR Revenue and Road Commissioner Third Distri Ben. L. Hamilton MOBILE _— COUNTY William H. Holcombe POR R. L. Whatley Senate Francis J. Inge M. L. Campbell A. G. Ward Nemesrense Primaries, PLC S Com. Missioner Richard A. Finch ADCOM RO Missioner Charles Green Subject Action Democratic John T. Bauer Kor Revenue and Road John D. Hagan Asta Iroad Creuee Geo. Ue Taylor Ato Jeraeetes van Antwerp Drug Corp Champion Shoe. Shop We. Fix 'Em CO Emnauel Keith-Orpheum Ramiseee DeBriere Royal, ST Alabama Norborne RB. Clarke Said Garters Paris Grol Great Geo. W. Jones Trades Federation Hippodrome South Rogers Company School of Scandal Trask Montgomery Charlotte Ware R. B. Dumont WM. W. Croom Dumont & Croom St. Michael St. Bell P. O Deschamps, Als Norville Bros St Francis Street Monterey ST. Bargain Monterey Street Government On Price N. L. Vickers
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