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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
4
Deputies gather at Versaille to cast ballots for a president as Gaies Pams resigns from the ministry and Bricaire fills the vacancy in the cabinet. Notable building decor marks the occasion in a formal setting.
Ray Fole receives 381 votes and Jules Paris 338 on the first ballot for the new public president at Versailles. No candidate achieved an absolute majority, prompting another ballot.
In Paris on January 17, officials and deputies gathered to vote as France moves toward choosing a new president. President Fallieres’ seven term ends February 18 while 897 representatives were eligible, with 1,500 relatives and officials in attendance. Premier Poincare and cabinet arrived, and Jules Paris resigned from the cabinet to run for the presidency. Fernand David was appointed to replace him as agriculture minister.
The first meeting of the new directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Business League was held Thursday night. President William H. Armbrecht outlined policy and directed that standing committees be chosen at the next meeting. C. J. Owens of the Southern Commercial Congress spoke on Alabama as a port and Panama activities.
A chaotic scene in Brooklyn today centers on a boy playing football with a baby placed in a pasteboard box. Onlookers describe the improvised setup after about half an hour of play and debate what lies inside the box.
Mrs. Frank H. Aline of West Sand Lake New York credits Vinci with curing a severe bronchitis attack she suffered last July. She reports weight gain stronger appetite and full recovery and urges others with bronchitis chronic coughs or run down to try Vinci. The ad notes cod liver oil without oil and tonic iron as active ingredients and guarantees money back if not effective. For sale by Van Antwerp Drug Corporation Inc Mobile Alabama. Stop scratching Saxo Salve stops itching guaranteed.
A Mobile post office official announces suspension of registered mail to European offices in Turkey except Constantinople and vicinity Hadim and Kelly. The ruling clarifies fourth class mail inclosures and form classifications and notes stamps may be used for parcels to foreign countries but cannot be insured.
Germany accepts the European powers note drafted in London and will participate with its ambassadors. Instructions sent to the German ambassador in Constantinople to hand the note to Turkey with fellow diplomats.
The guide recommends delatone paste to remove facial and forearm hairs, claiming it cheaper than electrolysis and effective. It praises Mother’s Salve for soothing aches and rheumatism and suggests a facial massage with witch hazel and a magazine package for smooth skin. It advises limited head washing and using orms root with therox to remove dust and dandruff and to make hair fluffy and lustrous.
The Mobile Carnival Association plans a grand Mardi Gras coronation in new city sheds with a dancing floor and a mask ball. Hydro-aeroplane flights will be offered by E Parker with free demonstrations and lectures to raise carnival funds, plus races against Parker's craft. Lieutenant Colonel F M Maddox named chief Marshal. five bands to perform. street lighting work to begin before Mardi Gras.
Washington reports unprecedented 1912 manufacturing activity based on import of materials and movement of domestic inputs. Statisticians say volumes for iron ore and other products rose to record levels, with value of imported manufacturing materials exceeding 925 million dollars.
Russell F. Davie of Cleveland assistant secretary to Mrs Helen Britton owner of the St Louis National League club and William H Walters of St Louis president of a novelty company were killed in an automobile accident. A remark about boxing follows.
Horace Wilson surrendered in the alleged big mail fraud tied to Seaboard Oil and Transit Company. He was released on $3,000 bail. Authorities seized the collecting company and Seaboard assets at the request of the Seaboard Company and promoter N F Wilson.
Mobile and Bay Shore division introduces double daily train service effective Sunday January 5 1913 Trains Leave Mobile Daily Except Sunday 915 am 400 pm Sunday only 835 am 720 pm Trains Arrive Mobile Daily Except Sunday 900 am 2210 pm Sunday only 811 am 645 pm City ticket office 23 South Royal street H E Jones Jr general agent passenger department
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