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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1914

Page

5

Bryan invited to Jackson Mississippi to speak on bank deposits

Jackson Miss January 24 William J Bryan secretary of state was earnestly invited to Jackson to address the Mississippi legislature on laws guaranteeing bank deposits The house adopted a resolution and sent it to the senate for concurrence and the invitation was telegraphed to Washington immediately

Jackson Miss William J. Bryan Mississippi House Senate Bryan Washington

Pegues Confirmed as Pitts Assistant in Mobile

Confirmation of Harry T. Pegues as assistant United States district attorney at Mobile is announced. Pegues has long served as secretary to Federal Judge Toulmin and as official reporter of the federal court, and was selected by District Attorney Pitts with his recommendation sent to Washington January 12.

Harry T. Pegues United States Mobile McReynolds Pegues Toulmin Pitts Washington

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

A 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin claims to digest and ease dyspeptic troubles in five minutes. The ad touts relief from sour stomach gas belching and indigestion, with a candy like taste and no need for laxatives. It guarantees a cleaner feeling in the stomach and intestines and a restored appetite.

Pape

Condemnation Blasts Ammons and Mine War Opposition

A United Mine Workers of America convention at Oak Creek Col condemns Gov. E M Ammons of Colorado and decries the deporation of Charles H Moyer in the copper strike area Mich. The union also extends sympathy for Calumet Mich bereavement and urges Congress to ban import of strikebreakers and prohibit state troops in strike districts.

Indianapolis Ind E. M. Ammons Colorado United Mine Workers of America Oak Creek Col Charles H. Moyer Western Federation of Miners Michigan Calumet Mich Congress

Wearying the Fight Around Ojinage Proclaims Peace

Wearying of the continued struggle at Ojinage, observers advocate a shift toward reconciliation and reduced hostilities as tensions wane. Citizens call for renewed talks and humanitarian aid to ease suffering in the region.

Parisians Demand Government Action Over Zabern Incidents

Berlin parliament voices indignation over military civilian friction at Zabern. Law proposed to bar troop use without civil requisition and limit arms to self defense. A socialist bill would place army and navy under civil court jurisdiction. Continue adjournment until January 28.

Associated Press Berlin Zabern House von Bethmann-Hollweg

Personal notes and visits from Mobile society

M L Samper and wife of Jackson Alabama visit Mobile and stay at the Cawthon hotel. Mrs Edward V O Connor's serious illness required transfer to an infirmary. Preston Wright and wife of Winnipeg Canada stay at the Battle House. John Allyn Campbell of Chicago NL visits and registers at the Battle House. J M Dewberry of Dauphin Island Improvement Co visits and stays at the Battle House. Lieutenant Gordon Donald U S N visits his parents on Church street. Also mentions Foley Kidney Pills and Van Antwerp Drug Corp advertising content.

M. L. Samper Jackson, Ala City Cawthon Hotel Edward V. O'Connor Preston Wright Winnipeg Canada Mobile The Battle House John Allyn Campbell Chicago, NL J. M. Dewberry Dauphin Island Gordon Donald U. S.N Harry Donald Church Street

Socialites Rally Around Mrs Davidson After Stroke

Alabama society notes report Mrs Alexander Caldwell Davidson of Uniontown stricken by apoplexy. Friends from Mobile to Birmingham send best wishes as family members, including Adele Ellis Glass, attend to her at Westwood near Uniontown. Neighbors relay hopeful medical updates and recall the family's longstanding stature.

Mobile Birmingham Alabama Alexander Caldwell Davidson Uniontown Ala Old South Westwood Old Dominion Adele Ellis Glass Louis Davidson A. C. Davidson, Jr Reba Varden

No Trump Club Event Delayed by Downpour

Despite heavy rain a No Trump club gathering occurred yesterday at 1 30 hosted by Miss Margharita Ligon. Guests included Miss Marie Webb Miss Emily Gray and Mrs Clinton McCartney. The high score prize lingerie clasp went to Mrs W J Atkin son. Luncheon followed on arrival.

No Trump Club Margharita Ligon Marie Webb Emily Gray Clinton McCartney W. J. Atkinson

Goethals Likely Governor Bid Falls to Go It Alone

Mrs. Roosevelt backs Col. George Goethals amid talk of his Panama canal role. Mayor Mitchel conditions a New York police post with law limits on removals and army retirement. Washington officials say Wilson favored Goethals for canal zone governor, with Garrison calling his service invaluable.

Associated Press New York George W. Goethals Canal Zone Wilson John Purvey Mitchel Col. Goethals Aship New York City Panama Canal Theodore Roosevelt Goethals John Purroy Mitchel Colonel Goethals George W. Perkins Perkins Panama Mitchel Washington Canal Lindley M. Garrison Garrison Payama

Wild Geese and Ducks Ravage Wheat in Umatilla County

Hundreds of farmers in Umatilla County plan to appeal to President Wilson for immediate action as federal prosecutors threaten to prosecute for killing wild geese and ducks. Thousands of acres of wheat have already been destroyed with daytime flocks visible and nightly raids by mallard ducks.

Pendleton Ore Umatilla County Wilson

Oil Tank Explosion Blasts Torpedo Boat Destroyer Roe

An oil tank explosion below decks on the torpedo boat destroyer Roe at Philadelphia navy yard burned one man, M. J. Carmandy, a water tender, who was reportedly experimenting with oil. The Roe’s interior was damaged.

Associated Press Philadelphia Roe Philadelphia Navy Yard M. J. Carmandy Carmandy

Alabam a National Guard Officers Commissioned in E F J Grove and C Harford

Captain EF J Grove and Lieutenant Charlies Harford of Company E, Fhrat regiment, Alabama National Guard, have received commissions from the adjutant general and are effective immediately. They were reelected after a spirited campaign over former members.

EF. J. Grove Charlies Harford Fhrat Regiment Alabama National Guard Adjutant General Grove Harford

Londoners Haul Their Own Coal in Cold Strike

London faced a coal carriers strike as 10,900 workers halted loading, drawing Londoners to haul coal themselves. Private cars and carts lined coal yards while medical students and hotel staff joined in, with some employers already yielding, signaling a short disruption.

Associated Press London Leeds

Tri State Y M C A Secretaries Plan May Birmingham Meet

A Birmingham conference with Y M C A leaders from Alabama Mississippi and Knoxville concluded with a decision to hold a tri state convention in Birmingham in May 1914. Local Secretary F W Evans International Secretary B G Alexander and state secretaries C H Meerman L J Carter and N B Peak met for several hours to outline the 1914 campaign. Evans hosted the visitors at dinner during their Mobile stay.

F. W. Evans B. G. Alexander Knoxville Tenn Tri- State C. H. Meerman Birmingham L. J. Carter Montgomery N. B. Peak New Decatur Alabama Mississippi Mobile Evans

Calhoun Receives First State Road Aid of 1914

Calhoun county becomes the first in Alabama to receive state aid for highway work in 1914. A contract worth 6542 dollars was awarded by Assistant State Highway Engineer R P Boyd for macadamizing 1 5/8 miles of the Piedmont and Jacksonville highway.

Calhoun Montgomery Ala Calhoun County R. P. Boyd Jacksonville

Mate of Vogeson I8 Charged With Smuggling

Bruno Hartman a mate of the German steamship Vogeson was arraigned before United States Commissioner Richard Jones Jr on smuggling charges for a barrel of linseed oil from the vessel. The arrival from Hemburg prompted the action and a bond was posted for a January 28 preliminary hearing date.

Bruno Hartman Vogeson United States Richard Jones, Jr Hemburg

Blaze Terrifies Large Auto Plant In Cleveland

A major fire at the M. M. Auto Supply Company plant in Cleveland injures 1 employee and 9 firemen as explosions rock the site. Firemen rescue 20 others trapped by walls. the blaze spreads a half block, threatening nearby buildings. Loss estimated at $140,000 as flames burn around 9:30 p.m.

Cleveland Ohio M.~ M. Auto Supply Company Pect Avenue the & M

Family in Need as Child Faces Illness and Poverty

Reports from Will County detail a family at 963 Sout Dearborn Street in acute need. Local organizations have provided limited aid for medicine and essentials, with the sick child not expected to survive without further support from the parents and community.

Will County Dearborn Street Suacahane A

Iowa Woman Credits Patent Remedy in Life Change Crisis

Cedar Rapids Nebraska? Cedar Rapids Iowa woman Mrs E J Rickets reports doctors urged bed rest and quitting work during her change of life. She endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe aid to relieve symptoms and strengthen the nervous system. If unclear, write the Pinkham Medicine Co. at Lynn Massachusetts.

Gerardy Gerardy Liniment Phil P. Cresap Lydia E. Pinkham Cedar Rapids Iowa E. J. Rickets 8Th Avenue West

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