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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1914

Page

2

Michigan medico professor moves to Alabama University

Dr. J Howard Agnew assistant professor of medicine at the University of Michigan has accepted the professorship of medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Mobile. He will relocate before the term ends and devote himself to teaching rather than practice, already earning a solid reputation as a teacher and researcher.

J. Howard Agnew University of School of University of Alabama Mobile

First Mission Sermon at St Mathew's Opens Lent

Beginning Sunday March 1 two masses are planned at St Mathew's church with 7 10 p m low mass and 9 30 a m solemn mass where the first mission sermon will be delivered. Father Menner C M LL D DD leads the exercises and Catholics under Father Dunne are urged to attend all three Sundays of Lent.

St. Mathew's Church Father Menner C. M L.L. D D. D

Coast survey urged to protect oyster beds inland Gulf

War Secretary Garrison and Navy Secretary Daniels back a sanitation study along the Gulf coast to protect Mississippi oyster beds. Don Farnsworth and JL Irvine lead the Gulf Coast Confederation of Commercial Bodies in seeking Col. W C Gorgas’s cooperation for a coastwide health survey. Daniels writes he will press War to gain Gorgas advice.

Josephus Daniels Mobile Gulf Coast Don Farnsworth JL. C. Irvine Gulf Coast Confederation of Commercial Bodies Mississippi Coast Farnsworth Daniels Garrison Col. W. C. Gorgas Secretary of the Navy Washington, D. C Chicago Col. Gorgas

Dodson's Liver Tone Renews Trust in Drug Stores

Marketing copy asserts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, effective, substitute for calomel for constipation and biliousness. It guarantees satisfaction with money back, and promises a large bottle for a half dollar from any reputable druggist.

Dodson Dodsoh

Fair as Health Teacher Is Life Worth Saving

A Mobile fair promotes hygiene and sanitation to save lives especially through milk safety. Dipping vat and model dairy demonstrations, moving pictures of ticks and milk contamination aim to educate hundreds of mothers and boost public health funding.

Mobile

Lawsuit filed for 10000 damages in death of worker

Effie Anderson administratrix of M C Anderson sues Elder Dempster Steamship Co in Mobile Alabama in equity court for ten thousand dollars for the death of Anderson who died February 4 1914 after a sling of deals struck him in a ship hold while cargo was being loaded. The complaint notes the injury occurred aboard a vessel of the company at Mobile.

Carl Irwin Law and Equity Court Effie Anderson

Texans vow vengeance for Vergara death

Friends of Clemente Vergara press for accountability after his alleged execution by Mexican troops. A federal and a state probe were expected to outline responsibility, with Governor Colquitt viewed as preparing decisive action. Consul Garrett met Hidalgo garrison Captain Rodriguez amid conflicting accounts. A new cemetery mound and plans to repatriate Vergara's body were noted.

Associated Press Laredo Texas Clemente Vergara Garrett Vergara Ss. J. Hill Colquitt Vegara Amercans Rodiguez Apolonio Rodriguez Hidalgo Rodriguez Captain Rodriguez Piedras Negras Hill

Deafness Positively Cured by Five Minute Treatment

A five minute treatment allegedly cures deafness and relieves head noises from the first trial, promising a dramatic breakthrough for sufferers and skeptics alike.

Cabinet backs reparation from Huerta over Vergara hanging

Washington reports the cabinet says the United States seeks reparation from the Huerta government for the hanging of American citizen Clemente Vergara near Hidalgo, as cabinet members focus on Mexican affairs. Consul Letcher notes General Villa would permit a full medical exam of British subject William S. Benton’s body at Chihuahua, with continued effort to retrieve Benton’s body for his widow.

Washington Clemente Vergara Hidalgo Mex Huerta Letcher Villa William S. Benton Chihuahua Benton

Attorneys Named for Will Edmund Trial Set March 6

Judge J. Semmes appointed Attorneys B. B. Chamberlain and H. A. Feibelman to defend Will Edmund, accused as a Negro train wrecking suspect. Preliminary hearings were handled by F. F. Hale, with C. W. Hill, a Black public school teacher, also charged in the Maulvilla wreck case.

J. Semmes B. B. Chamberlain H. A. Feibelman Will Eamund Edmund Inferior Criminal Court F. K. Hale C. W. Hill Mobile and Ohio Maulvilla Ala

Mail Delivery Expands in Mobile Suburbs

J Blocker Thornton new postmaster announces expanded carrier routes in Mobile including Flo Claire Maysville and Bascombe tract with plans to extend to Fulton road. Inspectors are mapping zones to cover remaining areas within city limits without added cost. The aim is full carrier delivery across Mobile within the city.

J. Blocker Thornton Mobile Flo-Claire Maysville Bascombe Race Track Thornton Houston Street Figo, Claire Fulton Road Bascombe

Seismograph Records Quiver at Spring Hill College

Examination Thursday night of the College seismograph showed that an earthquake was recorded at 11 35 Wednesday night. The vibrations continued about fifteen minutes with no distinct interval.

Spring Hill College

Women Form Alliances For Offensive And Defensive Tac

Women in a tense political climate form alliances to coordinate strategies for both offensive and defensive actions. The move signals a shift toward collective organization as factions seek parity and protection amid mounting pressures.

Mother of J. H. Wilson Dies At Advanced Age

Mrs. John Wilson mother of J. Howard Wilson president of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company died Thursday in Leavenworth Kansas after several weeks illness. Her son was at her bedside. the death will grieve many friends in Mobile.

John. Wilson J. Howard Wilson Mobile Light and Railroad Company Leavenworth Kans Mobile

Tailor M. Gup Dressed Mardi Gras King and Court

Conception street tailor M. Gup arranged costumes for Herman H. Maschmeyer who led Mobile's Mardi Gras Carnival as king. He also dressed the knights associated with the king's court.

M. Gup Conception Street Herman H. Maschmeyer Mobile

Lyons Park Wading Pool Contract Awarded

The Lyons Park wading pool project on Spring Hill avenue was awarded Thursday afternoon by Mayor Pat J. Lyon to Barter and Bailey for 2950. Sullivan, Work and Haggerty bid 3165. Work will start at once. The pool will have daily water runoff and be for youths only.

Lyons Park Spring Hill Avenue Pat J. Lyon Barter and

Armenian educator Sarkis G. Telfeyan leaves $90,000 will

Thought of Armenians column notes Sarkis G. Telfeyan of New York died January 21. His will filed for probate leaves $90,000 to be disposed by trustees for education among Armenians.

Associated Press New York Sarkis G. Telfeyan Nuary 21

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Victor Areynolds Dauphin Mobile, Ala Wichigan Medico Gor Gas’ Services Meyer Nabr Elenry C. Meyer Mort L. Bixler Eng Dr. L. C. Grains Co Soas Company Will Edmund Chamberlain Feibelman Hale Mobile's True Economy Walter Mitchell Dauphin Street Torchon Men’s Army and Navy Chambray Flo Claire J. H. Wilson King Lyons Park Wading Saratoga Sam
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