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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1914

Page

4

Interior Secretary backs radium land withdrawal plan

Secretary Lane told Colorado Governor Ammons that radium bearing land protests were mistaken. He said radium locations are limited to specific wells and that not all radium prospects would be withdrawn. The controversy centers on reserving federal rights for public use of the lands.

Associated Press Washington Interior Lane Ammons Colorado Lane Amr Colorado Commissioner of Mines Tary Lane Ralum

Sure Indications of Lung Trouble

Indications of threatened lung trouble include cough fever and night sweats with climate changes helping only slightly. Eckman's Alterative is promoted as beneficial, claiming many recoveries. an affidavit from W F Bomar cites recovery after using three bottles. The ad notes no narcotics or habit forming drugs and lists Braswell's Drug Store as a seller with contact to Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for recovery books.

Eckman Schell City Wyoming W. F. Bomar Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Luke Lea warns against Socialism in St Louis speech

Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee urged Americans to defend traditions and resist socialism at a City Club address in St Louis. He warned of discontent, urged strong leadership to bridge rich and poor, and argued prosperity requires national unity and decisive action.

Associated Press ST. Louis Luke, Lea Tennessee

Big Boost for Progressive Conference Says Republican Party Dead

Bainridge Colby of New York told the opening session of the state Progressive conference that the Republican party is dead as Caesar. He blasted Senator Cummins and Senator Borah and former Governor Hadley for opposing progressives while recognizing their principles. He urged Republicans to identify with the Progressive party for its ideas.

Colby New York Caesar Associated Press Des Moines Re Publican Party Bainridge Colby Progressive Conference Cummins Borah Hadley Progressive Party Republican Party

Society Honors Dr. Carrel Bride In New York Plan

Society and medical leaders arrange events to honor the bride of Dr. Alex Carrel, Nobel laureate and Rockfeller Institute surgeon. Dr and Mrs Carrel arrived on the France after a Paris Christmas Day wedding. She is Marquise de la Marie and a medical student. The couple met in a Paris laboratory.

New York Jan Alex Carrel Rockefel Ler Institute

Noted Murderess Dies in Prison

MONTPELIER France January report states Violet Goold died in prison. She and her husband Vere St Leger Goold were serving life terms for the 1907 murder of Emma Le Vin known as the Monte Carlo trunk mystery. The case drew wide attention over the trunk containing body parts shipped to Marseilles.

Montpelier France Violet Goold Vere St. Leger Goold Emma Levin Monte Carlo Goolds Marseilles Goold Principality of Monaco

Foreign Office Did Right Thing

The Daily News editorial says there is no reason to doubt the Mexico City transfer of Sir Lionel Carden as British minister. It commends the Foreign Office for prompt action and notes US satisfaction as its reward, stating the step moves the minister to another sphere.

Associated Press London The Daily News Lionel Carden Mexico City Foreign Office United States

Professor Winslow Upton Dies at 60 in Providence

Professor Winslow Upton longtime head of Brown University astronomy and director of Ladd Observatory died of pneumonia at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was 60.

Associated Press Providence R. L Winslow Upton Brown University Ladd Observatory Rhode Island Hospital

Leniency Plea in Zabern Court martial of Officers

In Zabern Alsace the court martial of Colonel von Reuter and Lieutenant Schad heard a leniency plea. The judge advocate reduced charges to holding prisoners overnight and striking a prisoner. Sentences proposed were seven days for von Reuter and three for Schad.

Associated Press Strassburg Jan von Reuter Schad Ninety-ninth Infantry Ece Zabern Alsace Colonel von Reuter

Crewmembers of Steamer Kroonland Honored for Bravery

Third Officer Wynen of the Red Star steamer Kroonland, an American, received the civic cross of the third class from the Belgian government for aiding in the Volturno survivors rescue last October. A steward and six seamen of the Kroonland were also awarded civic medals.

Associated Press Antwerp Belgium Wynen Red Star Kroonland Volturno mid-Atlantic

Budman Skean Arrested for Swindle in Philadelphia

Budman Skean of Pottstown Pa aged 27 was arrested in Philadelphia for allegedly swindling Quincy California residents out of over $7,000 by falsely claiming he was heir to an $80,000 estate.

Associated Press Philadelphia Quincy Cal Budman Skean Pottstown

The Blue Bird at Lyric Tonight

The elaborate New Theatre production of The Blue Bird begins three performances at the Lyric tonight with repeated shows Saturday. The tale follows Tyilyl and Mytyl as they seek the Blue Bird symbolizing happiness, meeting magical companions like Light and Bread before the quest ends at home. Seats are on sale.

Lyric Tonight New Theatre Lyric Theatre Tyilyl Mytyl France Normandy Daddy Mummy Tyl Gale

Peg O' My Heart At Lyric Sells Fast In Mobile

Local theatre patrons eagerly await a performance of Peg O' My Heart with Lau rette Taylor in the lead. Sales open Saturday morning as O'Connor receives high mail orders to be filled by order of receipt. Morosco company notes mimic New York cast with Cort Theatre like stage setting.

Peg O' My Heart Laurette Taylor New York Lyric O'Connor Morosco

Girl's Heart Punctured But She Is Able to Work

Baltimore doctors report 10 year old Nettie Schatz recovering from a heart puncture attack. X ray showed a hole in her heart and experts deemed the case hopeless before she improved with treatment and is now helping her mother with housework.

Girl Associated Press Baltimore Nettie Schatz

Constitutionalists Close on Ojinaga in Mexico

Associated Press reports General Francisco Villa's Constitutionalists moving slowly toward Ojinaga to renew attacks. Rebels await more ammunition as federal garrison readies to resist.

Associated Press Presidio Tex Francisco — Villa Ojinaga

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