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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1913
Page
2
A commission reports a thorough study of vice conditions, noting Abraham Flexner’s year abroad and ongoing research in major European cities. Further work is planned in large U S cities with publication of findings as studies complete. The majority view portrays the woman as a victim in prostitution, with men controlling the trade.
Mr. Jake Wells offers the Lin Salle Theatre triumph The Time Place and Girl a musical comedy reproduction of Chicago’s greatest success. Week Feb 3rd features The Isle of Spice.
A catalog of short films and features from Thanhouser Majestic Comet Keystone American Gaumont tied to Crown Theatre listings. Includes The Commuters Cat Harrys Lesson The Bridegrooms Offense Sir Thomas Lipton For Lizzies Sake Where Destiny Guides Elbert Hubbard Roycrofter.
Cham ber of Commerce displays corrugated pasteboard parcels post boxes for eggs poultry butter and farm products. George A Maloney Mobile county agent arranged the boxes which were prepared for a Mobile parcels post market but not released in time. The bureau notes limited publicity for its early studies and invites farmers to inspect the sample boxes to improve mail handling for farm goods. A closing remark urges reliance on a man’s word of honor.
The Royal Theatre offers a hand colored drama The Way of Destiny by Jathe and comedies Ma's Apron Strings Kalem One on Willie Edison and The Lorelei Lubin along with The Old Oaken Bucket.
Ten of the eleven escapees were captured by Monday after they forced a hospital window on the third floor and climbed down a bed tick ladder from about forty feet. The last captured was Sam McCants, age nine, charged with burglary, found at a dairy near Baltimore and Ann streets. The missing prisoner is George Washington, a black boy held on larceny charges.
Italian banks led by the Bank of Italy have purchased at par eighty million dollars of four percent five year treasury bonds. The issue, approved last December, funds development of state railroads and other needs. About ten million will repay Ottoman debt Italy holds. Remaining funds cover Tripoli war expenses.
Los Angeles January 27 Associated Press reports Representative Sylvester Clark Smith of Bakersfield, eighth California district, died here Sunday after a long illness. Born near Mount Pleasant Iowa August 26 1858 he came to California about thirty three years ago and was elected to the fifty ninth Congress serving consecutively though limited by illness in the last term.
Deputy sheriffs investigated a suspect in Calvert Alabama after a report tied J. W. Poitevent to an escape from the city hospital last Thursday. A Monday update was expected. description lists three missing fingertip tips, 5 feet 11 inches, 150 pounds, steel gray eyes, light complexion, round full face.
Mrs. Della Byron of New York City and Mrs. Louise Bienvenu of Mobile, sisters separated eighteen years, were reunited at 411 St. Francis Street Mobile. The meeting followed a long distance telephone call arranged through Mrs. M. C. Teetzel. Both women expressed happiness and gratitude to newspapers for aiding the reunion.
Captain John Harrison, a dredge Charleston engineer, credits Stummatone for curing twelve years of stomach and nerve troubles. He says the tonic restored his appetite and color, enabling daily work. Sutton Bros. Pharmacy at Royal and St. Francis streets in Mobile carries the remedy.
Advert says keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound on hand to head off colds. Quotes J P Higgins of Stanton Wisconsin praising it as a sure cure for coughs and colds. Mentions yellow package and Van Antwerp Drug Corporation Chattanooga Tennessee. Also notes Mardi Gras fund at Bijou and Mardi Gras events.
Thomas J. Cummings dies January 26 1943 and funeral at 361 Beauregard St. The Lyric presents Time Place and the Girl a 90 minute musical comedy with Jack Roche leading a 20 member company and Miss Jessies Houston featured. Eddie Foy returns with Over the River next Saturday with a 18 person company. Weber and Fields arrive February 8 for two shows. Dreamland hosts four vaudeville acts and Dreamland orchestra. Crown Theatre shows comedies and films including The Bridegroom's Offence and The Crown highlights Sir Thomas Lipton visit. Royal Theatre features The Way of Destiny, Ma's Apron Strings and other features with Ruth Roland and Laura Sawyer.
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