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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1914

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Wilson says Lind talks reveal no Mexico policy shift

President Wilson announced that his meeting with John Lind produced no new policy or plan toward Mexico. He called the session a get-together talk, noting no specific measures were decided and Lind's stay in Mexico would be indefinite. The embargo and overall situation remained unchanged.

Associated Press Gulfport Miss Wilson Today John Lind Washington Mexico Lind Wilson Mr. Lind

Secrecy Shrouds Wilson Lind Mexico Talks Aboard Chester

President Wilson met with his envoy Joan Lind in a brief conference at sea aboard the scout cruiser Chester near Pass Christian Mississippi. Lind plans to return to Vera Cruz as the cruiser travels. no details of discussions were released and a statement was expected later.

Wilson Huerta Chester Vera Cruz Mr. Lind Associated Press Chrhis Miss Mexico Joan Lind Winona Wilgon Lind United Minnesota

Former Minnesota Governor Reports to President on Chester Crisis

The former Minnesota governor and Wilson’s special envoy to Mexico delivered a complete report of his investigation to President Wilson regarding the cruiser Chester off Gulf Port yesterday. He described findings and discussed implications for policy and naval operations.

Minnesota Wilson Mexico Chester Gulfport

Affinity artist Ferdinand Earle again in trouble

New York reports the arrest in Norway of artist Ferdinand Pinney Earle and Mrs. Evans on abduction charges. Their son Harold, who had been at a Paris area school since November, was found with Earle’s father in Norway and will be sent to his mother Madame Marie Fischbacker.

New York Norway Ferdinand Pinney Earle Evans Paris Europe United States Canada Harold Ervin Earle Madame Marie Emilie Fischbacker Earle France Ans

Fire destroys Fine Buildings at River Side Links club

Chattanooga Tenn Jan 3 The Golf and Country Club a handsome South building burned early this morning. no water for engines caused total loss valued at 25000 with full insurance. Some furniture saved. Club house stood at River Side Links about two miles from Chattanooga.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Golf and Country Club South River Side Links

Internal Revenue Office May Move to Montgomery

Efforts by the Business Men's League aim to relocate the internal revenue collector office from Birmingham to Montgomery when John D. McNeel takes office. A league letter to the treasury secretary argues for Montgomery and outlines the city’s advantages.

Internal Revenue Office Montgomery Ala Business Men's League Internal Revenue Collector Birmingham John D.mcneel League Secretary of the Treasury

Women’s University Club Opens in New York Building

The new eight story Women’s University Club house in New York, built at 255000 dollars, will open today for inspection and will be occupied on February 14. It is described as the first women’s club house in America.

New York Women's University Club America

Echo Rescues Sumner Crew After Gulf Storm

The lumber schooner Sumner from Moss Point to Laguayra was waterlogged and towed into Port St. Joe by the tug Echo. All hands, seven crew, and captain aboard the Sumner were saved. several other vessels were lost or damaged in the Christmas storm.

Associated Press Port ST. Joe Fla William W. Sumner Moss Point Miss Laguayra Venezuela Echo Gulf William H. Sumner Williams W. H. Simner Sagua la Grande Griffin Dantzler Lumber. Company Pascagoula Motley Is Sirdar Ruth A. Welles Pensacola Strader Mobile Port of Spain Trinidad Milwa J. J. Foote Gulfport Costman Lord of Avon George F. Scannell Cheslie Havana Miami Key West Glenafton Bagua la Grande Cuba Motley Horace Turner Tampico Priscilla

Capital Excise Board Grants Licenses in Montgomery

The Montgomery excise commission granted fifty two liquor licenses for the year starting January 1. Revenue for the year totals 70 800 dollars. Licenses include thirty six to retailers five to wholesalers six to social hubs four to brewery agencies and one to the local brewery.

Montgomery Ala Excise Commission of

Nisbet Acquitted in Death Case at Magon Missouri

John W. Nisbet of Bevier Missouri was found not guilty of causing the death of Merie Drinkard a young stenographer in his employ. The state alleged Miss Drinkard died last June from his actions.

Nisbeth Magon John W. Nisbeth Bevier Merie Drinkard Miss Drinkard

Tube of Radium Successfully Used in New York

Dr Charles Russell Hancock used a radium tube, once owned by Dr George Earp Thomas, to treat three cancer patients in three weeks. The first case, a young girl with cancer returned after eye removal. three radium sessions eased inflammation and pain. The second case showed reduced tumor size and less pain after breast cancer surgery. The third patient, a crying child, slept through treatment and has since felt no cancer pain.

Madame Curie Hancock

Convict Escapes Fog Bound Mine in Alabama

Bethany Mitchell a twenty five year sentence offender from Montgomery escaped Flat Top mine in thick fog while hitching his mule. This marks his second escape after fleeing capital grounds guard. Warden L C Dawson ordered a wire fence around the mine mouth to prevent repeats.

Montgomery Ala Bethany Mitchell Flat Top Birmingham Mitchell L. C. Dawson

Mystery Woman in Sanatorium

Miss Adel M. Brance, tied to a Monticello, New York, room linked to Dr Melville Couch, is now in a Long Island sanatorium placed by Mrs J P Warbase. Her recovery is expected to take more than a month and she plans to seclude herself afterward.

New York Adel M. Brance Melville Couch Monticello N. Y Long Island J. P. Warbase Brooklyn Associated Press Ty Y

West Point Route Creates Montgomery Division Office

The West Point Route formed the Montgomery division passenger agent office and appointed Frank Thompson to the post. Thompson, longtime Atlanta district passenger agent, has nineteen years with the company and is highly regarded in the South. Clarence L. Wickersham succeeds Thompson as traveling passenger agent in Atlanta. Thompson arrived yesterday to assume duties.

Montgomery Ala West Point Frank Thompson Thompson Atlanta Ninteen South Clarence L. Wickersham Wickersham

Morgan Action Commented Upon by Financiers

News from New York on January 3 discusses J P Morgan and partners resigning from 30 directorships across 27 corporations and the Pujo committee reforms. It notes Morgan's possible exit from United States Steel and highlights reactions from Robert S Lovett and A Barton Hepburn on interlocking directorates and board influence.

Morgan Associated Press New York J. P. Morgan New York Central Mr. Morgan Commodore Vanderbilt New York Central Directorate New York,New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Robert 8. Lovett Union Pacific Railroad Company A. Barton Hepburn Chase National Bank

Floods worsen across California as rain returns

AP reports heavy rainfall predicted for northern and central California renewing flood fears. Sacramento Valley towns reported rising waters while mountains saw landslides delaying rail traffic. A Western Pacific overland passenger train was trapped by slides in Feather River canyon with about 100 passengers onboard.

Bnyward

Montgomery Bank Clearings Indicate Growth In 1913

Montgomery Alabama reports strong growth as bank clearings rise from 42,122,831 in 1912 to 51,445,584 in 1913. Post office receipts for December also show an increase, signaling continued prosperity in the city.

Montgomery Ala

Missionary Drive Seeks Fifty Million Annual Foreign Gifts

The Laymen's Missionary Movement urged North American churches to donate fifty million dollars yearly for foreign missions, arguing total foreign gifts last year reached 16.4 million and could double in eight years. Speakers urged native leadership, training, and simplified administration to keep funds efficient.

Kansas City J. Campbell White New York City London William J. Ryan Mr. White White United States Canada

Mutiny on British Vessel Baron Dalmeny

Report from Captain Johnston of the revenue cutter Seneca details a mutiny aboard the Baron Dalmeny sailing from Philadelphia to England on Christmas Day. The crew, consisting of Lascars and Punjabis, clashed along caste lines, prompting revolver use by the master Eben Gordon to restore order near Lewes Delaware.

Associated Press Washington Baron Dalmeny Philadelphia England Cape Henlopen Treasury Department Johnston Seneca Dalmeny Lascars Punjab India Eben Gordon Lewes Del

Alabama Democrats set primary date amid senatorial race

Alabama Democratic committee convenes in Montgomery to set the state primary, weighing dates from February to April. The contest centers on Underwood vs Hobson for the U S Senate with talks of short and long term terms and potential Governor O Nea l actions.

Montgomery Ala M . Komery W . Supreme Court Alabama Tylerwyn State Committee Commi Acalaesan Ae Democratic Party United States Supreme Court Oscar Underwood Richmond P. Hobson Underwood Hobson Chance For Glass Goodwyn O'Neal Skerner

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