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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
11
The Natal suffered heavy damage from a ninety mile per hour gale off the Irish coast. Two guns broke loose and searchlights were smashed. A topmast, wireless gear, and parts of the bow plates were carried away. The ship lies at a port for weeks of repairs while officers report the accident.
Snow slide 2000 feet above the Noble mine traps six men on Monday. Three bodies recovered. three survivors escaped. No trace found of the missing men and recovery is expected to take time.
Notice states Edward Rodgers will apply to the Excise Commission for a retail license to sell spirituals and mail liquors at the north corner of Royal and Adams in Mobile Alabama. The notice warns water customers of a $1 charge for interrupted service and urges payment to avoid shut off.
A missing cow described as black and brown with white under the flanks and tipped horns was reported missing from Magnolia cemetery. The notice was posted Wednesday January 1 1913 at 71 30 p m, urging the finder to contact authorities.
Col R M Johnston of Texas took the oath as senator to succeed Joseph Weldon Bailey. His credentials were presented by Sen Culberson and he was seated in the last row on the Democratic side.
A Sofia dispatch reports Adrianople rations reduced to one fourth as eighty thousand people suffer without medicine or warmth. Delegates from Turkey and Bulgaria met to discuss capitulation terms with Turks seeking to keep arms. Headquarters requests thirty civil servants to occupy major public posts.
Matthew Welsh, bound over to the city court on murder charges in the December 20 shooting death of T. C. Neely Jr. on St. Stephen's road near the Bull's Head, was released from custody after his bond of 7500 was posted by sheriff’s release Tuesday. The bond was signed by his wife Emily B. Welsh and others.
Dr. Oscar Dowling president of the Louisiana Board of Health ordered Western Union to renovate its New Orleans offices within forty eight hours after inspectors filed an unfavorable report on the building.
Cold snap drives sprinkling carts to sell water by the gallon in Salt Lake City. Laundries close as the freeze cripples supplies. Backing weather relief expected, though the night temperature stood at 10 above zero.
Washington dispatch reports a federal appeal led by officials seeking immediate funding for road construction. Anxious to accelerate projects, lawmakers press for approval amid budget constraints and anticipated economic impact.
In New York a trial over $39,960 advanced in 1910 to cover a Philadelphia opera deficit heard Edward T. Stotesbury deny labeling the aid as a gift. Hammerstein recalled a curtain speech praising the banker for stepping into his own pocket to keep the enterprise alive.
Summerdale Ala Jan 8 In the installation of officers for the Eastern Star Lodge the following were installed Mrs L Glendinning worthy matron E E Gulledge worthy patron Mrs J B McCall associate matron Mrs W A Foster secretary Mrs Kate A Sharretts treasurer Mrs Wylie Wynn conductress Miss Jennie Wynn associate conductress.
Powell Clayton longtime Republican national committeeman from Arkansas since 1882 resigned his post to Chairman Hilles and said he would move from Arkansas to live in the District of Columbia.
An old-time remedy ad touts a foot treatment claiming to dissolve calous pain. It urges soaking feet in a warm Calocide solution for fifteen minutes and promises complete relief from frostbite chilblains. The notice cites Medical Formula Laboratories as source and a twenty five cent Calocide box as sold by a wholesale supplier.
Members of Cornelia Lodge No 235 ts and Ladies of Honor are to attend a meeting on Thursday at 7 20 o clock.
Gov O Neal releases a report by Examiner Evans alleging Dr W H Sanders state health officer earns 800 annually above entitlement. Board set 4200 in 1909 then raised to 5000 in 1910, which he continues to draw. AG Brickell says salary cannot be raised midterm. Evans also reports $583.92 unspent funds due to treasury.
Paris reports that Macelin Adler, a Bordeaux painter, declared he would die by his own action and invited friends to a suicidal banquet. Believing it a joke, guests watched as Adler loaded a revolver with ammunition provided by a guest and shot himself to death, after toasting with them.
The steamer Ascania from Portland to London faced severe storms near Plymouth. Seas ran high and forced a six hour heave to. Oil was used successfully to break the violence of the waves. About half the passengers disembarked at Plymouth and praised the safer voyage ashore before the ship continued to London.
Mrs William Layer announces the marriage of her daughter Florence Layer to Rev Daniel P Gallagher, former assistant rector of the Homan Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville. The priest left the priesthood to pursue business in the West and Mrs Gallagher was a trained nurse before her marriage.
The small steamer Lake, owned by Union Steamship Co., was wrecked yesterday near Van Ande north of Vancouver. Wireless reports say three passengers and several seamen were rescued by the Camosun of the same line, which reported the incident.
Mia Lillian Gross daughter of former Breathitt County Sheriff Fa Callahan testified in the trial of Andrew Johnson and Dick Bimith, charged with killing her father. She said she saw the men firing from a mountainside and that she cried out for them not to shoot as she helped her wounded father.
Witnesses from firearms firms testified before the committee about invoices and orders. Senator Smith said testimony suggests government neutrality may be compromised as Madero factions appear to receive arms under the president's proclamation.
John C. McLamore EB Knight and Frank Hunter were found not guilty by a Gadsden Alabama court after trial for the murder and robbery of Jacob C. Lutes and his wife at Gallant Alabama. The case follows earlier life sentences for D8 McClain Will and Cleve Campbell.
In Hazelhurst Georgia on January 8 a tourist train No 3 from Jacksonville to Cincinnati collided with a local Georgia and Florida freight. Engineer George W Little of Macon died after attempting to jump from his cab, trapped between engine and tender. No passengers were injured. Responsibility undetermined.
The wireless operator on the Wilhelmina recalls receiving what may be the final message from the oil tank steamer Rosecrans which sank near the Columbia river. The Rosecrans reported ashore at the river mouth and that the ship's back was broken with 81 crew lost.
A promotional notice promises free fortune readings with revelations that may astonish, mystify, and assist readers in gaining personal insight.
Atlanta reports that 48 banks were liquidated or merged during the year under the comptroller of the currency, wiping out 8.695 million in banking capital and causing 287 thousand 600 in capital losses. Net gain for the year stood at 14.906 million after gains from 28 existing institutions. Distribution by state lists Alabama 2 new banks, Georgia 7, Kentucky 0, Louisiana 0, Mississippi 8, North Carolina 28, South Carolina 46, and Virginia 0.
Miss Mary of Captain P. Portman of the Louisville police department was in custody in Atlanta yesterday awaiting extradition from Louisville. Prof. G Holman Gardner, 40, a noted educator in Atlanta, was arrested in the case but released on 300 dollar bond and charged with orderly conduct.
Delegates of the International Hotel Workers of the World call for a January strike with about 200 members responding. Small Westside hotels report dining room service crippled as the Hotel Men's Association reportedly employs black waiters to replace striking members.
A description from Camden, Tennessee, states A. D. Vick’s will provides for a home for aged Methodist ministers. The plan uses a 160 acre farm as the income source with remaining interest to support the home, established in Nashville Tennessee.
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An advertising note claims a product is a tower of strength against colds for faithful users. The snippet lists old style pricing and a New York address for the retailer or manufacturer.
At Toluca Mexico on January 8 twenty federal soldiers died in a clash between two government units dispatched after Zapata followers attacked a passenger train fifteen miles south. When the two detachments approached the scene they opened fire, realizing too late they were fighting fellow troops.
In New Orleans the U.S. Court of Appeals denies mandamus to force Judge Emery Speers to act. The court holds the judge correctly found an affidavit did not meet statute requirements, so no duty to compel under section 80.
An advertisement touts Royal Germetuer as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to ease pains, fatigue, and rheumatic suffering, stating the formula overcomes urinary poisons and restores health. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Co. in Mobile, Alabama for $1 per bottle.
Mobile and Bay Shore extends double daily trains starting Sunday January 6, 1013. Trains leave Mobile daily except Sunday at 9 16 am and 8 85 am. Sunday service adds a 6 00 am arrival and 6 45 am city ticket office at 84 South Street. Jones Jr passenger department staff.
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