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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1913

Page

4

National Federation of Jewish Sisterhood Organized in Cincinnati

About 600 delegates attended the opening of the Council of Hebrew Congregations in Cincinnati. President J Walter Freiberg praised Hebrew Union College, outlined union activities, and proposed a national advisory board and a fund for superannuated ministers. Rabbi David Philipson announced the sisterhood federation formation.

Cincinnati Council of Hebrew Congregations J. Walter Freiberg Union Samuel Schulman New York City Central Conference of American Rabbis Bernhardt Bettman Internal Revenue Freiberg Hebrew Union College Simon Wolf Washington Board of Delegates National Association of Temple Sisterhood Frei Berg Federation of Jewish Sisterhood David Philipson Forendon Joseph Krauskopf Philadelphia Ralph Bamberger Indianapolis

Tragedy at sea as Danish tramp ship sinks near Plymouth

Captain Ree of the Dutch steamer Phecda reported the sinking of a large Danish tramp vessel about fifty miles southwest of Plymouth on December 26 during a hurricane. The entire crew perished. the ship's name was unknown, believed to be the lvaar of Copenhagen.

Charleston Ree Pheeda England Phecda Lvaar Copenhagen Lafternoon Ecda Ree Sasy Plymouth

Gauss Family Tragedy Claims Two Siblings In Denver

In Denver on January 20 and 21, Robert W. Gauss of St Charles Missouri died of heart disease days after his brother Charles H Gauss. The elder Gauss, editor for the Denver Republican, died after suffering a heart attack. The brothers request that the mathematician’s brain be preserved weighed 2.7 ounces.

Denver Col Charles H. Gauss St. Charles Robert W. Gauss le Tten Paul F. Gauss Denver Republian Gauss

Property for sale in Elmira area with three rooms

Advertisement style notice describes a property in Elmira with three rooms, hall, bath, kitchen, electric and water services, on north side Elmira east Matine Street. Mentions price points like 190 and 2750 and payment terms linked to income increases.

Missionaries Seen as China Revolution Cause by Brown

Dr. Arthur J. Brown, secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions, asserts missionaries spread rights of man doctrine and aided Sun Yat Sen in China’s revolution that established a republic. He claims the leaders of the revolt were Christians influenced by missionary training.

Secretary of Foreign Board Sun Yat Sen Chicago Arthur J. Brown Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions China Brown

Wreck Victim Learns Lesson After Brookhaven Crash

New Orleans reports a Sunday Illinois Central Railroad wreck at Brookhaven Mississippi that killed two and injured fourteen. Frederick Heath a flagman injured in the wreck visited by hospital staff found his wife near death from poison amid a personal crisis sparked by jealousy. She left a note warning of the other woman and hinted at a future reckoning. Heath denied grounds for suspicion and a reconciliation followed.

New Orleans Illinois. Central Railroad Brookhaven Miss Frederick Heath Heath

Wonderful discovery in electric lighting

Paris, Jan 21. M Dussaud, a French scientist, has announced a cold light method that concentrates 2000 candle power on a point with a multi filament lamp. The device uses 32 volts for eight lamps, emits no heat, and requires far less current, enabling battery or water jet powered operation. It promises stronger photogenic power for photography and may aid searchlights for the war ministry. tested successfully at Biarritz lighthouse.

Paris M. Dussaud Biarritz Ministry of War

Munsey's Holding Plan Fails to Materialize

The plan to hold Munsey's property has passed into history and was never built to crystallize into fact.

Munsey

Opportunities for sale on Charleston Dearborn area lots and flat

Listings describe residential and commercial parcels including large lots on Conception and Marylane streets near railroad tracks. Several five lot parcels available with access between Delaware and New Jersey streets and a rent flat at 106 Hamilton Street with five rooms and bath.

E. Charleston Dearborn Conception Marylane N. O Delaware New Jersey St. Emanuel S. Hamilto Bath

Ettor Strain Over Hotel Strike Arouses New York

Members of the Hotel Men's Association in New York condemn Jo speh J Ettor a leader of the I W W for aiding hotel workers strike actions. Some proprietors call for his jail. Ettor denies the charge and District Attorney Whitman says no legal action can be taken on that claim.

New York Hotel Men’s Association of Jospeh J. Ettor Industrial Workers of the World Ettor Whitman

St Louis Street Baptist Church marks 54th anniversary

The St. Louis Street Baptist Church colored group celebrated its 54th anniversary Monday night with Rev. Ed Fisher and assistants from nearby congregations. B Rogers spoke on church origins, followed by Gracey Weeks instrumental and remarks by J R Knox. Weeklong services continue with Bell Club Night and guest preachers I Stewart and C H Crawford.

St. Louis Street Baptist Church Ed. Fisher Bell Club I. Stewart C. H. Crawford Gilbert Dasey

Property Listings for Vacant Lots in City Streets

Two vacant lots at N E Dauphin and Taso Streets measure 125 by 160 feet. Two additional lots on West Semmes Avenue and 3 and 4 North Hamilton Street measure 560 by 150 feet, offered for sale.

N. E. Dauphin and Taso Sts Semmes Ave N. Hamilton St

Labor cost not the sole factor in tariff hearings

Washington January 21 the house ways and means committee resumed tariff hearings with a board of witnesses on the agricultural schedule. The testimony stressed labor costs but chairman Underwood said production costs are not the only consideration. He cited that management and executive ability can add value beyond labor expense in plantations and factories.

Washington House Committee On Ways and Means Underwood

Grant Alexander Held Without Bail on Reported Incident Charge

In an inferior criminal court Monday Grant Alexander was held to the city court to await action by a federal grand jury on a reported incident charge. The accuser is Leila Myles, an 8 year old Black child. Alexander did not testify, stating his defense would be in the higher court. He was arrested on Franklin Street near Texas and faced denunciations from several Black residents urging fatal harm by a mob.

Inferior Criminal Court Grant Alexander Leila Myles Alexander Franklin Street Texas

Two Women Sought After Baby’s Body Thrown From Limousine

Atlanta police hunt for two women seen at a downtown corner late yesterday when a limousine discharged a baby’s body into a crowd of workmen. The car then fled into traffic, leaving no ID or parentage clues.

Atlanta

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