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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1914

Page

2

Negro bishops hold council in Rock Hill

In Rock Hill South Carolina bishops general officers and laymen of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church convene for their annual council reviewing church work. Dr J S Jackson Birmingham reports a total collection of 12133533 for 1963 and notes funds centralized to the general financial secretary boosting receipts by about 20000. Funds support education missions superannuated ministers widows and orphans and a girls dormitory at Livingston College.

Rock Hilal 8. C Rock Hill Bishops’ Council African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Jackson Birmingham Episcopal Livingtone College

Women and Children Slain by Rebels in Mexico

International News Service reports near Matchuala a mass of 100 women and children and 150 Federal soldiers were captured by rebels. Maj Robello and Capt Ramirez escaped with remnants to the railroad as rebels allegedly opened fire after surrender. Many view capture as the grave offense.

Owens bill would kill the stock exchange

International News Service reports Senator Owens seeks to regulate exchanges in a plan critics say would destroy them. The bill would empower the postmaster general to approve listings and scrutinize contracts while forbidding brokers from lending or hypothecating client securities, risking collapse of normal trading and margin practices.

International News Service Chicago Owens Oklahoma

Sensations In Judge Speer Case Looked For In Macon

The House Judiciary sub committee finished its first week in Macon with Judge Speer and his lawyers appearing confident. Key witness George F. White testified the judge paid bailiffs and staff for work, and denied guiding juries in the Albany Scarborough case. Special Agent R C Lewis detailed verdicts showing hundreds of fees to Speer’s son in law and secretary, while Speer fought emotion and pledged to present all facts in Savannah.

White Frank Scarborough Albany Akerman W. A. Huff Savannah R. C. Lewis Department of Justice Judge Speer A Hayward J. N. Talley Isaac Hayward Henri Lewis Speer George Jones

Arbitrary Margin Not Possible in Stock Exchange Lending

The passage discusses reciprocal lending among brokers, large continuous stock borrowings, and the impracticality of fixed margins. It notes varied margins from 7 to 50 percent, the open nature of transactions, and the clash between transparency and business privacy, arguing reforms were needed for American exchanges.

Stock Exchange Owen Berlin

Urgent Relief Plea From Bulgaria War Refugees

A wartime dispatch by M E Durham published for the Macedonian relief fund details Bulgaria's exiles and the urgent need for funds food and clothing. Charles Wilson a missionary in Sofia describes stark suffering with women and children starving uncovered in winter and appeals for immediate aid from readers worldwide.

International News Service Don, Jah M. E. Durham Bulgaria Macedonian Relief Fund London Macedonian Committee Sofia Thrace

Contempt and Appointed Receivers Noted on Ex Parte Evidence

A court cites contempt without justification and appoints receivers after considering ex parte evidence, with notice issued to affected parties. The ruling highlights immediate measures and potential implications for ongoing proceedings.

Sensations Expected At Savannah Hearing

Savannah Ga January 24 Witnesses to be called at the Speer hearing include W W Osborne A A Lawrence Tom Johnson Judge Samuel B Adams Robert L Colding and Edwin A Cohen all said to have filed sensational affidavits with the special investigator. The Green and Gaynor case and the dismissal of Tom Johnson as clerk of the United States court are among the questions anticipated.

Non Directors Sought for Chamber of Commerce Committee Heads

The Ways and Means Committee of Mobile's Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday at 7 30 PM in the assembly room to select a chairman and vice chairman and discuss major resolutions. The committee advocates democratizing leadership by naming chairmen from the general membership and mapping a busy year ahead with important actions to be presented to the board.

Ways and Means Committee Chamber of Commerce Board of J. M. Ponder J. L. Cawthon Board of Directors Ways and Means Mobile Don Farnsworth Somers Southern Commercial Congress Mobile Chamber of Commerce

Peaceable outlook from Hay on war, army, and voting machines

Chairman Hay of the house military affairs committee says there is peace with other nations, sees no need for larger army appropriations, and notes voting machines in several states do not eliminate political machines of earlier origin.

International News Service Washington United States Hay House Military Affairs Committee Japan

Three Wagon Loads Of Loot In Meridian Burglaries

Meridian Mississippi police raided a Wagner building room tonight arresting J. B. Jacks the thief tied to a string of burglaries over three months. Investigators recovered wagon loads of stolen items including baby shoes toys orange furniture and other merchandise from Jacks apartment.

International News Service Meridian Miss Wagner T Property J. BE. Jacks Jacks

Malaria Fever No Longer Plagues U S Warships Off Mexico

Washington reports no malaria fever aboard American warships off the Mexican coast. The Solace is charged with the sick. Secretary Daniels says the matter is not serious.

Mexiq International News Service Washington Mexico Navy Department Secretary of Navy Daniels

Remedy for Chilblains and Foot Sores from Calocide

Winter foot troubles including chilblains corns and bunions are eased by dissolving Cal compound in warm water and soaking feet for minutes daily. The Calocide product draws from pores and provides relief for sweaty smelly tender feet and related ailments. Sold by druggists as a twenty five cent package with care instructions from Medical Formula Laboratories Chicago.

Medical Formula Laboratories Cago

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