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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1914
Page
21
The weather bureau adds a telethermoscope to its equipment. It does not make automatic temperature records but shows current temperatures when adjusted. A nickel wire in the roof shelter changes resistance with temperature and is read via a galvanometer in the office room.
London the London Chamber of Commerce circulated a query asking members whether Britain should join with France and Germany to urge President Wilson to stabilize Mexico's finances after a bond default. The move follows strong London financial sentiment and possible diplomacy by Sir Edward Grey.
Palmer Pillans was fined $2 for leaving his automobile in the prohibited district over ten minutes. D W Partridge faced a $10 fine or twenty days for speeding. Riley Casher was fined $10 or twenty days for speeding. F Falkers was fined $10 or twenty days for leaving a vehicle in the prohibited district too long. Oliver Smith was fined $5 or ten days for driving past a car discharging passengers.
Chief Crenshaw and Detective Butch recovered two willow plumes valued at 15 dollars each stolen from Askin and Marine in New Orleans. Earl Heubach and Clarence Linden alias Country allegedly sold the plumes in Mobile before arrest. The suspects claimed to be millinery drummers from Chicago.
Ben L. Hamilton declares his candidacy for reven ue and road commissioner from Mobile County’s third district currently held by Commissioner Gaillard. A native of the district, he previously served eight years on the county board and sat on the road committee. He is portrayed as popular and well qualified by supporters.
A brief reflection notes that divorces often carry higher costs than marriage licenses, yet many couples view the financial and emotional investment as worthwhile for ending ties and pursuing new beginnings.
A curious line wonders whether an able detective can locate a clean collar within his wind swept cottage or must seek help from his wife, a contrast to ordinary readers. The piece uses a playful, reflective tone about domestic life and profession.
Miss Delilah Bradley, who fled with Joel M. Foster to Mobile, was returned to her Pemberton New Jersey home Friday afternoon. She protested as her father and private detectives carried her inside. Foster remained in New York City after warning Philadelphia police and received reports from Miss Bradley via telegram.
Delilah Bradley, 18, remains determined to rejoin Joel M. Foster the poultry farmer she eloped with. Despite close parental guard and a home return from Mobile, she plans to reenter Foster’s life at the first opportunity. Reports from Scranton say Mrs. Foster intends to sue for divorce with elder Foster aiding her.
Mr Paul Logan returns to Montgomery after a delightful Mobile stay. Julius Hammel and J I Manning leave for New York on business. William L Wernecke and Mrs F Wernecke of Chicago visit the Cawthon Hotel. J Sullivan and wife of Kansas City tour Mobile staying at the Battle House. J Wheeler and wife from Cincinnati visit for several days. B Z Burtroff and wife of Kansas City visit friends at the Bienville. Lt Irvine leaves for St Louis on business. Mrs Den Farneworth ill at Government Street home showing slight improvement. John C Fisher of Philadelphia registers at the Cawthon Hotel.
Dubian Georgia January 24 shortly after 1 oclock today Lewis Davis a Negro was hanged in the county jail here for the murder of his wife nine years ago.
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