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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1914
Page
2
Miss Glen Rose Giles, a 30 year old American magazine writer living with her mother in Sassari Sardinia, was found wounded in her room with a bullet and a revolver nearby. Police said no conclusive evidence of murder or suicide, her mother suspects despondency. The funeral was held with wide town turnout.
An afternoon inquiry at the American embassy regarding the mysterious death of Ellen Giles in Assari Sardinia found that Ambassador Page only had unofficial notification that the young woman died by her own action. The United States has a consular agent in Sardinia.
Petersburg reports widespread celebration in education circles after Minister of Public Instruction Kasso resigns following his role in expelling 1200 Kiev University students amid the Beilis trial. Containing comments about Denissoff and a marriage rumor, the item notes public reaction.
Antonio Rojas, a Mexican federal volunteer leader, was arrested by Sheriff Allen aboard a sleeping car on the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad at Del Rio Texas on a charge of violating the neutrality law. Refugees marching toward Fort Bliss report harsh conditions and a pending transfer to Santa Fe for trial.
Sailor Sharkey, a Petaluma boxer, died in a Santa Rosa hospital from a broken neck after a sixteenth round fight with Charles Kirby of Canada. Kirby is jailed. The incident sparked broad support for stronger law enforcement.
A Mobile joint committee report evaluates The Mobile Item editorial claims of a conspiracy within the rivers and harbor committee. It finds no evidence of cabal or treasonous intent and defends the committee’s public purpose and port improvements.
Sakurajima, dormant yesterday, erupted again with lava and ash. About half of 2000 islanders are accounted for, many likely reached mainland safety. Kagoshima city suffered darkness as ashes fell and tremors rattled the area.
In Plymouth on January 17 the A-7 submarine remained unfound after torpedo boats dragged Whitsand Bay and Plymouth Sound. Despite daylight searches and plans to resume, authorities concede little chance of crew survival with eleven men entombed and currents likely carrying the craft into deep water.
Washington dispatch reports a dinner for Secretary of State Bryan and wife where diplomats praised universal disarmament and peace treaties. Floyd noted Bryan signed pacts with six nations. Bryan said meals aid peace. Attendees included Senor Algara and the Turkish ambassador. wine was served.
The Chinese tenor Lai Mon Kin known as the Chinese Caruso at Keith's Bushwick Theatre gains the attention of Miss Mabel Sparks one of Jesse Lasky’s red head chorus girls. They plan to seek a marriage license and an alderman tomorrow. Kin is a Canton native and American college graduate who first saw Sparks on Monday. Sparks announced her engagement tonight.
Mrs Mary C Newbold died at 360 St Francis Street at 1 10 a m Sunday after a two week illness. Born in Mobile fifty four years ago she lived here except two years in Montgomery where her husband died. She leaves a daughter Miss Marguerite Newbold and a brother J W Lundstrom. John Barbich of New Orleans is an uncle.
Cohn the Tailor at 117 Government St introduces a premier made to order collection with a wide selection. Customers are invited to call and choose from a best priced line described as the finest available.
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