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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1914

Page

8

Fair climate debate at the Mississippi state fair inspires youth

A Mississippi discussion argues climate is not destiny and a state fair harnesses education and ambition. Nate Collins and family efforts in Oloh Lamar County illustrate progressive farming, telephones, schools, and improved crops spurring youth toward better futures. The fair is cited as a powerful catalyst.

United States Dee Mack Cincinnati Far North Oloh Lamar County Collins Mississippi Nate Collins Nate United States Department of Agriculture Jackson Miss Piney Woods Sally

Watch Gift Honors Officer for Bravery in Capture

Night Patrol Driver Ernest New received a watch and chain from the chief of police and the detective department in recognition of his bravery in catching Henry Davis, an escapee from police headquarters. Davis had fled on November 26 while awaiting burglary trial. Officer New pulled him from under a bed with help from a night detail. Davis faced charges for breaking into A. Pinkerson’s store on Davis Avenue and was held to the grand jury under $600 bond. Edgar Davis got thirty days for aiding the escape.

Ernest New Henry Davis Reuben N. Dorson Mr. New Officer New Conti Wilkinson Streets Davis A. Pinkerson Davis Avenue Recorder's Court Edgar Davis

Farrell Will Go After Ellis

Patrick J. Farrell, solicitor for the Interstate Commerce Commission, prepared to file a mandamus suit in the U S circuit court to compel F W Ellis, Armour Refrigerator Car Lines vice president, to disclose information about the company to the commission. Ellis refused to testify on financial relations with Armour & Co and car rental income at Thursday night hearing. The petition will be sent to Washington for approval and filing in Chicago likely by Tuesday. The investigation continued with Edward W. Hines as special examiner. Commissioner McChord traveled to Washington for discussions.

Associated Press Chicago Patrick J. Farrell Interstate Commerce Commission United States Circuit Court F. W. Ellis Armour Refrigerator Car Lines Commission Charles C. McChord Ellis Armour & Co Washington Edward W. Hines McChord

Prisoner Skip Gets Dinner Then Crosses Border

Federal prisoner Jack Wilson dined with his Phoenix deputy guard Charles R. Price in Nogales, Arizona, then slipped out the back and fled across the border. The incident followed indictments against Wilson and local officials for stealing United States arms from a cavalry camp for sale to Mexican constitutionalists.

Associated Press Nogales Ariz Jack Wilson United States Charles R. Price Phoenix Wilson Price J. K. Wright A. C. Villasenor Sonora

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proclaimed Best For Skin Ailments

Advertising copy touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal skin remedy for frostbite chapped skin and wounds. It promises instant pain relief and quick healing for ears fingers toes lips hands eczema tetter piles and other ailments. Available 6c from H B Co Philadelphia by mail.

Bucklen Philadelphia

Emotions, Motives in Atlanta Child Visit Case

Two indictments returned by the Fulton county grand jury accuse Captain Ernest West of breaking into Mrs. John E. Jones home and assault with intent to murder. Mrs. Jones, West's wife’s stepmother, testified December 2 that West forced entry and attacked her. West posts bond and faces assault and battery charges in recorder's court as he seeks access to his child amid a divorce suit.

Associated Press Atlanta Ernest E. ]West United States Marine Corps John E. Jones Fulton County Grand Jury Liberty Recorder’s Court Captain West

Registered minister charged under white slave act

Rev. B. J. Landis, a Lutheran minister and principal of Price's Fork high school in Virginia, was arrested by a U.S. marshal in Roanoke on a warrant alleging transport of a neighbor’s wife from Price’s Fork to Bluefields West Virginia under false pretenses. The case, arraigned in Floyd, Va., is set for Feb. 2.

Associated Press Roanoke B. J. Landis Price's Ark United States Floyd Price's Fork Bluefields W. Va Jones

Alabama Governor Delays Election Decision On Senate Credentials

Governor O Neal says he will not announce a short term federal senate election until the U S Senate acts on Frank P Glass credentials. If the senate sustains the committee majority he will decide whether to call a special session or a special election, with a special election seeming more feasible. The note also mentions a separate remark about naturalization exams.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal Senate Frank P. Glass Committee On Privileges and Elections

Three Months For Loan Of Trousers

Alcine White was charged with taking and wearing the trousers of a man he boarded with without permission. He was sentenced to three months labor by Recorder Edington after ar raignment Friday afternoon.

Alcine White Edington

Catcher Tub Spencer Heir to Large Estate

Inquiries are being made for Catcher Tub Spencer formerly with the San Francisco Pacific Coast club who has fallen heir to a large estate in Scranton Pennsylvania after his father, a wealthy resident, died recently. The search for the ball player has so far been unsuccessful.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Tub” Spencer Pacific Coast Club Spencer Scranton

Surly Ringworm on Face and Head

A Tennessee man details a summer 1913 skin illness that began on the face, spread to scalp and hair loss, with relief only after using Cuticura products. He notes initial misdiagnosis as barber's itch and credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing the condition in under two weeks.

Pocahontas Tenn W. H. Nail Cuticura Dept. T. Boston

Cane Growers Readjust Selling System Urged

Dr. G Nesom urged a readjustment of the selling method for Mobile and Baldwin sugar cane at a Saturday noon convention in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. He argued that selling all at once depresses prices, while a cooperative plan could keep values higher. A large crowd was expected with talks by George A Maloney and the Chamber of Commerce president. Details of a cooperative marketing plan to be announced.

G . Nesom Mobile Baldwin Counties Chamber of Commerce Nesom George A. Maloney

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