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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1914

Page

2

Nayphe Pleases Lyceum Patrons With Athens Impressions

Julius Caesar Nayphe, Athenian orator and naturalized American, entertained Church Federation Lyceum Course patrons on Wednesday night with his impressions of America including people language and customs. An Oriental wedding demonstration featured Miss Marion oney as groom Miss Naomi Levincohn as bride Miss Anna lie De Mouy as maid of honor and H G McBroom as best man in Grecian costume.

Julius Caesar Nayphe Church Federation Lyceum America Nayphe Athens Greece Marion Oney Naomi Levincohn Annalie de Mouy H. G. McBroom

Civil Service Examinations Announced for Veterans

United States civil service exams announced for male veterans in the Department of Agriculture on February 4 and for male readers in the Office of Public Roads on February 18.

Veterian Department of Agricul Office of Public Pads

Daly Grocery and the Windsor Get Licenses

The Mobile Excise Commission met in special session at 2 30 a m and granted Albert F Reynolds a retail liquor license for the Windsor Hotel at the northeast corner of Royal and Conti streets. Daly Bros Grocery Company received a wholesale liquor license for Nos 160 162 Government Street northwest for St Emanuel.

Excise Commission Mobile Albert F. Reynolds Indsor Royal and Conti ‘Streets E Daly Bros. Grocery Company Government St. Emanuel

Carnival meeting set for Thursday at Battle House

The executive committee of the Mobile Carnival Association will meet at the Battle House at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The session was moved from Tuesday due to the Chamber of Commerce open meeting.

Mobile Carnival Association Battle House Chamber of Commerce The Carnival Association

Heroic act as runaway horses halted by vigilant bystander

William Thompson, a black man, risking his life to stop a runaway team attached to Fire Truck No 6 on Dauphin street near Hallett, was injured and confined at home. Mayor Pat Lyons suspended Captain Joseph Gonzales pending investigation after the fire at 881 Dauphin street.

William ~Thompson Dauphin Street Hallett Pat J. Lyons Joseph Gonzales Thompson

Citrus Fruit for Memphis Prosperity Dinner Decor

The Prosperity Dinner in Memphis will feature decorated tables with Suma and Ponderosa oranges and kumquats. A shipment from Daves Orchard Irvington was rushed to the Mobile and Ohio Railway for R. V. Taylor and dignitaries attending the event.

Memphis Mobile County Mr. Taylor George Fearn, Jr Don Farnsworth Chamber of Commerce Lt. C. Irvine Daves Orchard Mobile and Ohio United States Fairfax Harrison Mobile and Ohio and Southern Railroads Taylor Mobile Ala R. V. ‘Taylor WP &Gm Mo & Orr Tenn Ees Em & O Daves Nursery

Winners of Free Theatre Tickets for Little Lost Sister

The Item lists fifty plus prize winners from a free theatre ticket contest for the Little Lost Sister at the Lyric. Names with addresses across Franklin, Tuttle, Church, Dauphin, St. Michael streets and other locations are shown for Friday night and matinee performances.

Virginia Brooks Mississippi Lyric Corrine Long N. Franklin Street Gertrude Draden Tuttle Avenue J. A. Pickens Church Street S. M. Dickens P. O Edna L‘owler Dauphin Street M. Hulan Conti Street K. L. Cooper St. Michael Street Laura L.lynch Arvid McCue van Antwerp Bldg Marguerite D. Welch Spring Hill Avenue E. H. Teele Warren Street Leona Morse N. W. Chatham Savannah Streets Arthur H. Palmer Selma Street J.C. Curren Katie Williams Florida Street J. A. Rudolph B. S. Lister W. J. McCowan, Jr S. Ann Street J. M. Verneuille S. Franklin Street W. C. Koster Toulminville Ala K. F. Jenne, Jr N. Broad Street G. Soles S. Jefferson Street C. D. Haig S. Broad Street Lillian Stockman Elmira Street Mamie Williamson C. L. Garrison St. Joseph Street Morris Metz Barton Academy J. J. Selman Palmetto Street Lynn C. Keels St. Louis Street Claude Johnson, Jr Savannah Street Robert Jas. Duff J. S. Blalack Marine Street W. B. Locke E. H. Martin Jas, R. Ryan N. Jackson Street Thelma Cochran N. Conception Street

Doubt Truth of Statement in Miss Bradley Case

Father of Miss Bradley accredits affidavit to hypnotic influence while attorney Pitts questions it. Girl in white slave case confined to sanatorium ward. Arrests follow arraignment of wealthy poultryman who waives preliminary.

Poolroom License Suspended for One Year

Mayor Pat J. Lyons suspended the license of the pool room at Jackson and Lipscombe streets for one year after a complaint that it operated all night and did not close. The action ends the establishment's operations for good at that location.

Jackson and Lipscombe Streets Pat J. Lyons

Short Automobile Company Incorporation in Probate Court

The Short Automobile Company was incorporated in the probate court with a capital stock of 4000 dollars. The new firm will operate in general automobile wear as well as sale of motor vehicles and supplies with headquarters in the city. Incorporators are W. Short, J. R. Barren, and F. M. Barren.

Short Automobile CO Short Automobile Company Co. W. Short J. R. Barren F. M. Barren

Day in Congress Opens with Alaska Rail Bill Debate

At noon, Congress focused on the Alaska railroad measure with Senator Myers leading the discussion. Banking committee hearings continued on the nomination of J B Williams for comptroller of the currency. An interstate commerce panel meeting was scheduled for tomorrow to advance trust legislation.

Myers Banking Committee J. 8. Williams Interstate Commerce Committees

Buck Re elected City Bank s Head

City Bank and Trust Company held a noon meeting to re elect officers for the coming year. E. J. Buck was named president with Pat J Lyons and George A Tonsmiere as vice presidents. Arthur C Tonsmiere cashier English Cody assistant cashier and Thomas H Halliwell assistant cashier. John Jossen named assistant trust officer. Title Insurance Company also elected officers and directors for the year. E J Buck was elected president G A Tonsmiere vice president C C Lowder secretary and general manager Stewart Brooks attorney. Directors include E J Buck George A Tonsmiere C C Lowder Stewart Brooks B H Wefell Ir Albert P Bush E G Dreaper.

The City Bank, and Trust Company E. J. Buck Pat J. Lyons George A. Tonsmiere Arthur C. Tonsmiere English Cody Thomas H. Halliwell John Jossen Title Insurance Company E. J G. A. Tonsmiere C.-C. Lowder Stewart Brooks C.C. Lowder H. Wefell Albert P. Bush E.G. Dreaper

Bradley Girl Testifies Against Foster in White Slave Case

Delilah M. Bradley, 18, a Pem blood stenographer and former Sunday school teacher, testifies as principal government witness against Joel M. Foster of Brown's Mills. Bradley is held on bond for Mann white slave act violation and for adultery with the girl. District Attorney Pitts doubts parts of the girl's story but says Foster still faces the white slave charge. Bradley suffers a nervous collapse after the proceedings and remains under care as doctors assess her condition. Foster’s alleged influence and the implied ruin are central to the contested statements.

Harry Kr. Bradley Delilah M. Bradley Pemberton Joel M. Foster Brown's Mills F. W. Crenshaw Horace D. Lindermann Royersford N.J Foster Alex M. Pitts Pitts Bradley Crenshaw Mobile Alexander M. Pitts United States Richard Jones, Jr Jones Gaillard

Intercoastal Waterway Bill Debated by Rivers and Harbors Panel

At noon the rivers and harbors committee heard advocates for an intercoastal waterway between Boston and Beaufort. The good roads committee reported a favorable aid bill of 25 million dollars in federal funds pending equalization and other details.

Post Office Rivers and Harbors Committee Boston Beaufort Good Roads Committee

Professor Robert of Spring Hill Said to Be Dying

Professor Paul J. Robert, once a prominent city newspaperman and noted French scholar, teaching at Spring Hill College, is reported dying of heart failure at his home near Hamilton three miles east of Conrey. He has been ill for two months.

Paul J. Robert Spring Hill College Hamilton Con Re

Papes Diapepsia Promises Fast Safe Stomach Relief

An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsia as a fast harmless remedy for indigestion gas and dyspepsia. It claims quick relief and widespread cures for gastritis and stomach trouble, urging readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for meals that disagree and cause discomfort.

Pape

Trial of Oberkirch and Shirley Started

The case against C. W. Oberkirch and Harold Shirley began in the U S district court with witnesses sworn. They are accused of shanghaiing Columbus Georgia boys Emmet Smith and McLaren Clarke aboard the Italian bark Mincio by misrepresentation. Mary Bryant of Monroe county was found not guilty on internal revenue liquor charges.

C. W. Oberkirch Harold Shirley Columbus, Ga Emmet Smith McLaren Clarke United States District Court Mary Bryant Monroe County Internal Revenue Laws

Kingsbury Unable to Furnish Explanation

N C Kingsbury vice president of American Telephone and Telegraph was to give the first public detailed explanation about the announced divorce of Western Union Telegraph and the Bell system in Chicago at the National Independent Telephone Association convention but was reported ill at his New York home. Officials said they had no intimation of the substance of his address.

Associated Press Chicago N. C

Auto License Violation Arrest Of Dr A N T Roach

Dr A N T Roach was arrested at police headquarters Thursday by Lt Henry M Farmer for violating the state auto license law. He allegedly operated a car with a license tag taken out by another person. He was released on bond for appearance in the recorder's court Friday afternoon.

A. N. T. Roach Henry M. Farmer Roach Recorder’s Court

Fireman Cullen III in Serious Condition After Incident

Richard Cullen III, a veteran firefighter with Fire Company No. 4, is seriously ill and his prospects are reported as despaired of after an accident that left him unable to return home.

Richard Cullen Fire Department Fire Amapany No

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