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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1914

Page

5

Bank Directors Plan Aid to Raine Bank Depositors

Tennessee auditors report a $1,000,000 bank shortfall linked to embezzlement by C Hunter Raine. Directors propose a $300,000 contributed capital plan to refund small depositors in full and cover three quarters of larger deposits, pending court approval. Raine is jailed awaiting trial.

Associated Press Tenn Ite Chancery Court C. Hunter Raine Raine Haseen Hutton Fentress Julia @. Clark

Jap Wife of American May Be Returned to Manila

Mrs Sado McDaniels Japanese wife of an American physician living in Manila arrived from Yokohama and has been ordered deported by U S immigration authorities. She will be sent back to Japan for Monday unless an appeal is filed. She is married seven years to Dr J E McDaniels who recently moved to Manila where he serves as a government vessel surgeon.

Associated Press Tacoma Wash Sado ‘McDaniels Manila Yokohama Chicago United States Japan Fiso

Alien Deported to Cape Verde Islands

Immigration Inspector Jack Worden left Mobile for New Orleans with Biagio de Luz in custody. He will be conveyed to his home in the Cape Verde Islands via New York aboard a vessel leaving New Orleans.

Jack Worden Mobile New Orleans Biagio de Luz Cape Verde Islands New York

Cardui Touted By Virginia Woman As Cure All

Mrs M L Anderson of Ontario Virginia recounts relief from indigestion and other ailments after trying Cardui the tonic. She says the treatment improved her energy and sleep and even cured her daughter’s womanly troubles. She recommends keeping Cardui at home and notes its long history of use and success with a request for home treatment guidance.

Red Men Install Officers in Temperance Hall Ceremony

The Tuscahoma Tribe No 59 held its Raising Up of Chiefs installation Friday at the wigwam Temperance hall with a grand march, invocation by The Great Prophet Joseph Swain, welcoming address by Dr Oliver H Harris, and a public reception and dance afterward assisted by Mauvila Tribe Daughters of Pocahontas.

Tuscahoma Temperance Hall Joseph Swain Oliver H. Harris A. J. Brettel E. W. Ritchie Mauvilla Tribe Daughters of Pocahontas

Prairie Takes On 400 More Marines

The navy transport Prairie prepared to sail for Mexican waters with 700 marines aboard. Four hundred Marines from the naval station were added to the existing three hundred. Tons of supplies intended for the Hancock were reshipped to that vessel at New Orleans.

Associated Press Pensacola United States Navy Prairie Naval Station Hancock New Orleans

Long earthquake shocks felt near Georgetown University

Seismographs at Georgetown University recorded strong shocks for about 45 minutes this morning. The first tremor began at 10:11 p.m. and peaked at 12:35 a.m., fading by 12:41 a.m. The epicenter was estimated around 2,760 miles away.

Associated Press Washington Georgetown University

Earthquake Recorded Near Observatory in Cleveland

An aftershock was detected by the St Igna cius observatory seismograph in Cleveland. The tremor began at 11 07 p m reached a peak at 11 16 p m and ended at 11 26 p m. It appeared to originate from a distance of 3000 to 3500 miles and was not severe.

Cleveland Ohio St. Ignacius Observatory

Unlettered man leaves fortune to educate those unable to buy learning

Matthew J. McIntyre who earned nearly a million by hog raising left most of his estate to St. Patrick's church in Long Island City for the parish school. The will, signed with a cross, faced contest from nine nephews and nieces who claimed he was mistaken by bias, but the surrogate of Queens County overruled the challenge and admitted the will to probate.

Associated Press New York Matthew J. McIntyre St. Patrick’s Church Long Island City McIntyre Mark Lee Qu County

Ten Speakers Chosen for Freshman Declamation Contest

At Morgan Hall on Tuesday afternoon ten speakers were selected from twenty eight candidates for the annual freshman declamation contest. Judges Professor F. D. Losey Professor E. H. Foster and Dr. John Y. Graham announced the ten: M. Coston Solomon Garden J. K. Morris Chappell Cory Helms J. H. Smith Taylor L. L. Hill Woods and Kimbrough. The spring date is not fixed yet and the prize is the Thomas medal donated by Mr C E Thomas Prattville class of 1891.

Helms J. H. Smith Taylor L. L. Hill Woods Kimbrough Thomas Medal C. E. Thomas Prattville

Bright Side Outlook Amid Troubled Times

A reflective piece urges finding optimism in others’ troubles and valuing hope over fear. It emphasizes resilience, shared humanity, and the idea that brighter days come from constructive responses rather than cynicism. The tone is contemplative with a communal focus.

Plan to tackle unemployment discussed at national conference

Delegates at the second day of the first national unemployment conference debated remedies including immigration suppression during job shortages and creation of labor exchanges. The event, run by the American Association for Labor Legislation and the International Association of Unemployment, aims for a permanent anti unemployment campaign with a morning meeting and luncheon at the City Club. A recent sleep in protest at Second Avenue Baptist Church had no ties to the conference. police redirected protesters to the municipal lodging house after shelter talks.

Associated Press New York American Association For Labor Legislation International Association’ Bf Second Avenue Baptist Church East Side

Plan to limit immigration proposed by Dr Sidney Gulick

Dr Sidney L Gulick a veteran missionary urged a five percent annual admission cap for each immigrant group and their American born children He argued the limit would favor North Europe America born children while reducing South and East European and Asian intake His talk before the league for political education touched on the Japan question and warned against anti Asiatic laws without depriving U S of the democratic experiment

Associated Press New York Sidney L. Gulick United States League For Political Education Europe Asia Gulick Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Japan California

Final Closing of St Louis Vice District Resorts

In St Louis on February 25 the sixty seven resorts in the last segregated district will close at midnight. Petitions by businesspeople and pleas from resort and property owners failed to revoke the police order. Three married women lose homes. others plan to relocate or seek work in new cities. About twenty two men promise to enter homes arranged by the Women's Protective League. some will work in homes, stores or factories with job placement by Mrs F H Ingalls, former WCTU president. Hundreds of letters and calls threaten the organizers on the eve of closure.

Associated Press ST. Louis Women’s Protective League F. H. Ingalls Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Gulf Coast Farmers Society elects officers in Mobile meeting

The Gulf Coast Farmers Society of Equity held its annual officer election in Mobile. John M. Green was chosen president, with McDonald as vice president and C. B. Lozier as secretary treasurer sales manager. The board includes R. W. Storrs Brockman Dr Brown and Mr Clare. Delegates from Florida Alabama and Mississippi attended. The group aims to expand membership and market cabbage, acting as sales agents and charging 6 percent fees. The headquarters may move to Mobile for central access.

Gulf Coast Farmers Society of Equity Mobile Rey Florida Ala Mississippi John M. Green Ray Minette McDonald Grand Bay Cc. B. Lozier Robertadale R. W. Storrs DeFuniak Springs Brockman Foley Brown Clare Colbert Acta Les Bay Minette

Resume Consideration of Alaska Railroad Bill

Conferees of the senate and house on the Alaskan railroad bill meet to consider the measure. General expectation is that the measure will be presented to both houses for final action Monday. A practical agreement was reached yesterday, with only a few minor phrasing details to settle today expected to take a short time.

Associated Press Washington Senate House

Agriculture to Hold Hearing on Rosin and Turpentine Grading

The department of agriculture announced a public hearing on the grading of rosin and turpentine to be held in Washington on Thursday March 5.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture Today

Looting Confessed: Pike Identifies Victims’ Property

Mon tague J. Pike a Wesleyan graduate confessed to stealing in eighty robberies and helped victims identify loot totaling about $10,000. He gained access by posing as a health inspector and pointed out items at Morrisania police station as he spoke with victims. He awaits trial in custody without bail.

Associated Press New York Montague J. Pike Morrisania Pike Wesleyan University

King of All Laxatives Dr King’s New Life Pills

A testimonial from Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. The ad notes a price of 25 cents and lists M and Busklen a Bo in Philadelphia as sellers.

Dr. King Paul Mathulka Buffalo N. Y Busklen Pal Philadelphia

Requests for Federal Commission on Old Age Pensions

Washington Feb 28 A resolution to create a federal commission to study old age pension systems abroad was introduced by Representative Reilly of Connecticut. He urged pensions for civil servants and argued that all worthy citizens aged 65 or 70 should be pensioned at a moderate rate to prevent poverty and reliance on charity.

Associated Press Washington Representative Reilly Connecticut Reilly

Hopeless Cripple Wins Heavy Damages In Suit

Richard R. Thorne, a Black man, won a $25,000 verdict in New York Supreme Court against former employers Johnson Adams and Greason real estate dealers. He was injured December 8 while repairing an elevator drum pit when the car descended, crushing him. he remains hospitalized paralyzed.

Associated Press New York Richard R. Thorne Supreme Court Johnson, Adams and Greason Thorne

Street Cars Change Stops in Mobile March 1 1914

Beginning March 1 1914 Mobile street cars switch to near side stops at intersections. West bound and south bound routes retain special far side stops at designated corners to avoid delays. Near side stops align with the Safety First Seal initiative.

Mobile St Francis and Royal J. K Glennon & Co Conception Dauphin Simon Shoe Co Zadek

Chicago's Richest Woman to Pay $50 000 Income Tax

Mrs Mollie Neuberger Chicago's richest businesswoman told internal revenue officials she will pay tax on an estimated $800 000 yearly income. The tax will be nearly $50 000. She is said to hold $1 200 000 in life insurance. About 3 000 tax schedules were filed, bringing totals to 21 000 with expected rise to 30 000 by deadline.

Associated Press Chicago Mollie Netcher Neuberger Internal Revenue

Oklahoma Politician Murdered by Redskin in Fort Smith

Patrick Dore, a prominent Oklahoma political figure, was shot to death at Wearville. Tandy Folsom, an Indian guardian of Dore’s minor children, is jailed as the alleged killer after a dispute over $800 held in custodian trust. The confrontation occurred when the men met at Westville.

Associated Press Fort Smith Ark Patrick Dore Oklahoma Wearville Okla Tandy Folsom Folsom Dore Westville Chicago Ye Party Theodore Roosevelt

Chattanooga man jailed for stealing church book sale

E. O. Harris of Chattanooga faced Recorder Eding after being charged with stealing a book from Metropolitan M. E. Church and selling it for one dollar. Harris denied the theft claiming he bought the book from two men on the day of the theft and was sentenced to thirty days in jail.

E. O. Harris Chattanoga M. KE Eding Hartis

Remarkable Health Turnaround in Shamrock Woman

Mrs HAM of Shamrock Missouri describes severe health collapse including falling, inflammation, congestion and anxiety. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier she says symptoms vanished, she regained energy and experienced relief from hot flashes and nervous spells.

Shamrock, Mo Lydia E. Pinkham Poet Pine Oles Ae

Pickpocket Suspects Sentenced in Ludlow Case

In March, John Myree and accomplices were arrested for pocket-picking in Ludlow. Myree received a fifteen day jail sentence set by Recorder Edington after arraignment. One suspect was discharged due to insufficient evidence.

John Myree Ludlow Ernest New Edington Oho

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