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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1914

Page

9

Alabama to vote on short term senator in 1915

Governor O Neal announced a special election to fill the late Senator Joseph F Johnston term expiring March 4 1915. Democrats likely list Frank P Glass and possibly R P Hobson as candidates for the short term on April 6 with formal ballot arrangements to be announced.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal United Joseph F. Johnston Senate Senate Committee Frank P. Glass Birmingham Blair Lee Maryland Tyler Goodwyn State Democratic Committee Alabama Goodwyn The Birmingham News R. P. Hobson

Eckmans Alterative Promises Lung Trouble Relief

A 1908 testimonial from Kentucky asserts Eckmans Alterative cured severe coughs and lung troubles after other medicines failed. The letter by A C Bettersworth cites rapid improvement in one week and long lasting health restoration. The ad claims no narcotics or habit forming drugs and invites readers to contact Braswell's Drug Store or Eckman Laboratory for evidence.

Eckman Bowling Green R. No James Deering Glasgow Junction A. C. Bettersworth Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Former Chicago socialite sues Clem ent for 14916 over services and ring

Marion Thornton Egbert sues Percival W. Clement former Rutland railroad president and Vermont gubernatorial candidate for 14916 in two suits. One claims breach of contract to trace his family tree. the other accuses conversion of a $2000 diamond ring.

New York Marion Thornton Egbert Chicago Society Percival W. Clement Rutland Railroad Vermont Egbert Clement

Noted College Athlete Neil Snow Dies Suddenly

Neil W. Snow, a famed University of Michigan all around athlete, died suddenly in a Detroit physician's office after vigorous racquet exercise. He was 34 and diagnosed with heart disease. Snow earned four varsity letters in baseball four in football and three in track.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Neil W. Snow University of Michigan Snow Yost Michigan

Release the Bile With Podophyllin Laxative Remedy

A historical ad touts releasing dammed-up bile causing headaches and low spirits. It promotes Podophyllin based laxatives, contrasting with mollycoddle laxatives, and suggests PoDo Podophyllin as a child-friendly alternative. Ends urging readers to see the drug store for a 50 cent supply.

Windsor Hotel and Cafe Menu Notes

A club breakfast runs 6 30 to 10 00 a m while a combination supper is served 5 30 to 8 90 p m. A la carte meals are available all day at reasonable prices. The Windsor Hotel and Cafe is located at Royal and Contists.

Windsor Hotel Cafe Royal Contists

Will Mrs. Wilson Recover The Land

Hearing on Mrs Woodrow Wilsons claim to sixty acres in Coachella resumes before land office officials. John T King, for Mrs Wilson, seeks deed copy from President to support title valued around 8000 dollars while Mrs Hensie and Homer L Goddard contest and allege forfeiture and homestead rights.

Associated Press Los. Angeles Woodrow Wilson United States Coachella Legal Government Land Office Robinson Buren John T. King Thermal Cal Wilson King Margaret A. Elliott Stamford University C. Hensie Homer L. Goddard Los Angeles Hensie

No Increased Rate on Potato Shipments Sat suspended

Washington January 23. Proposed increases on carload shipments of potatoes in Western classification territory, about 20 percent, were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission pending investigation from February 1 to June 1.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Vinol Promises Strength in Cod Liver Tonic Claim

Advert reads Vinol as a tonic to fight run down conditions caused by overwork and worry. It claims to supply iron, improve appetite and digestion, aid sleep, and boost strength with a bottle refund guarantee. A Wisconsin testimonial from Mrs Brill cites rapid improvement after doctors failed to help.

Hkacine Wis W. H. Brill Vinci van An

Gardner of Troy Selected for Supreme Bench

Lucien D. Gardner of Troy was named associate justice of the Alabama Supreme Court by Governor O Neal to succeed Judge Anderson. Gardner qualified and took oath, plans to run in the April 6 primary. Espy of Dothan named to succeed Gardner as chancellor in the Southeastern division.

Montgomery Lucien D. Gardner Troy Southeastern Supreme Court O'Neal John C. Anderson Gardner Col. W. L. Pitts Uniontown Brown Cecil Brown Talladega City B. B. Comer Stevens Macon County H. P. Merritt R. H. Powell R. Alexander C. W. Hare A. B. Paine O.S. Lewis Pike County E. R. Brannen A. G. Seay J. HE. Wilkerson A. B. Foster T. L. Berom Key Murphree C. J. Hubb L. McArthur Houston County Byrd G. Farmer B. F. Reid A. E. Pace C. BE. Harrison M. B. Boyd W. L. Lee T. M. Espy Covington Henry Opp W. C. Murphy W. H. Albritton Judge Albritton A. Whaley Morgan Prestwood Butler County D. M. Powell Fred Winkler Crenshaw M. W. Rushton C. R. Bricken Conecuh E. C. Page L. B. Chapman J. F. Jones James Stallworth C. E. Newton W. B. Crumpton Baldwin County S. C. Jenkins Mobile County T. M. Stevens Lowndes County Twomby Geneva County W. O. Mulky J. F. Johnson Henry County W. C. Long Bullock County T. 8. Frazer Coffee County M. S. Carmichael W. W. Sanders M. A. Owen W. Simmons J.A. Cartney R. H. Arrington Russell County B. de G. Waddell Frank de Graffenreid Barbour County E. L. McMillan Mobile Birmingham Espy Thomas M. Espy Dothan

Volcanologist Heads to Japan for Sakura Eruption Study

Naples reports Frank A. Perrett an American volcanologist and Volcanic Research Society member sails for Japan to examine Sakura Island eruption with instruments from the Volcanological Institute. He serves as honorary assistant at Mount Vesuvius observatory and will study eruption activity.

Associated Press Naples Frank A. Perrett Volcanic Research Society of Springfield Mass Royal Observatory Mount Vesuvius Japan Sakura Volcanological Institute Perrett Iai Monchuly

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