Lynching of Ben Dickerson in Noble forests
Associated Press report from Muskogee Oklahoma details the removal of Ben Dickerson from Purcell jail and his lynching by an automobile mob near Noble, after a night of gunfire and a rope around his neck. Dickerson, also called Henry Allen, denied guilt and begged for mercy as the mob fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
Ben Dickerson
W. A. Chaffin
Oklahoma City
Purcell
Noble
Morgan
Ickerson
Dickerson
Henry Allen
Maritime Movements Signal Dangers in Local Harbor
The Norwegian steamer Fort Gaines with 45 tons of explosives aboard sailed for Colon under charter to United Fruit Company. Several American and British vessels arrived or shifted docking positions, including the Charles Davenport and Margaret Thomas, while the Alma prepared for a Tombigbee river trip and other ships underwent dock repairs and loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gaines
Knudsen
United Fruit Company
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Jacob M. Hasskell
Boston
Ameri
Charles Davenport
Balast
Knity Bay
Dorothy Belle
Sharp
Manzanillo
Marret Thomas
Holden
Aguirre
C. D. Vickers
Meissner
Havana
Cuba
Margaret Thomas
Turner-Hartwells
Alma
Sity
Tombigbee River
de Alma
Mary S. Blees
H. L. Ilseon and Company
Henry Crosby
Pinto
Barkentine Y Reed
Lady of von
Toulminville Defeats St Josephs in Street Ball Tilt
Toulminville routed St Josephs 77 to 16 in a daylight game. Ebbecke and Murphy sparked the foul throwing and Daves, Pritchard, Murphy, and Ebbecke led for Toulminville with strong scoring while Langan, Eanes, Royer, Moog, and Vautrot led St Josephs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulminville
St. Ph's
Ebbecke
Murphy
Daves
Pritchard
Vis
St. Josephs
Langan
Eanes
Amherst players weigh options as football plans shift
Amherst College football veteran Henry Hobbs will delay accepting a revised offer to remain with the team for another year. Meanwhile the Amherst baseball schedule features a spring trip to New York on April 6 with Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Columbus fixtures noted in early press copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Mass
Henry Hobbs
Amherst College
F York
Cal
Columbus
W York
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Booklet Promotes Baldwin County Agriculture
The Bay Minette Agricultural and League published a profusely illustrated booklet by the Mobile Printing Company outlining advantages of twin county for agriculture and industry. Copies have shipped from the Mobile Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette Agricultural and League
A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts the Texas Wonder cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel rheumatism and back issues. It offers a mailed bottle for 1.00 with a two month supply and provides a mailing address in St Louis for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Alabama
Olive Street
St Pene
Princess Marie Louise Tours Panama Canal and Locks
Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig Holstein while returning to Berlin from the Panama Canal zone dined with Kingston society. She inspected the canal and locks, calling Gatum lock the most wonderful piece of mechanism in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Marie Louise
Schleswig- Holstein
Berlin
Panama Canal Zone
George W. Goethals
Marie
Gatum
Lacy Shortage Again in Light
H Y Brooke state examiner of public accounts arrived in Montgomery at the governor’s call to testify in suits seeking several hundred thousand dollars from banks tied to the Theo Lacy defalcation. Judge Gaston Gunter to rule Thursday on pleadings. ruling favorable means trial on merits, else cases end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
H. Y. Brooke
State Examiner of Public Accounts
O'Neal
Theo Lacy
Gaston Gunter
Hyomei Provides Quick Relief for Cold and Catarrh
Hyomei claims instant relief from cold symptoms and nasal irritation after five minutes. The advertisement emphasizes direct inhalation without stomach dosing and features a complete outfit priced at one dollar sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Labor Leaders Move 10 Quask Indictments Hearing
Houghton Mich January 27 Arguments on a motion to quash conspiracy indictments against Charles H Moyer president and over thirty other Western Federation of Miners officials will be heard late today by Judge O Brien in the Houghton county circuit court If overruled lawyers will seek a change of venue claiming the grand jury was not secret and that the indictments involve money illegally The Federation seeks a copy of grand jury testimony which was refused yesterday Moyer and Charles Tanner auditor are expected to appear in court this week to answer the charges
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Associated Press
Houghton, Mich
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
O’brien
Houghton County Circuit Court
Moyer
Charlies Tanner
Federation
Peculiar After Effects of Grip This Year
Doctors nationwide report a grip epidemic with distressing symptoms that tax kidneys, causing back and urinary trouble. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root, an herbal kidney liver bladder remedy, is widely sold and promoted with samples offered by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. Be sure to mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dangers of a Cold Warn Readers to Treat Colds Early
An old advice piece argues colds are dangerous because of potential serious diseases they can lead to. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen a cold, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, and help the body throw off the cold. Sold by Vanshtwerp Drug Corp and other dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp Corp
Chamberlain
Vanshtwerp Drug Corp. Ady
For Rent A set of commercial spaces in varied locations
One story brick store on S W Royal end Conti streets 21 by 75 feet new and in perfect condition 1800 per annum. Two worse stores on Government street between Royal and Emanuel 900 per annum. Three story frame store with residence above at the intersection of Conception Claiborne and Canal streets. Always occupied as drug store but suitable for a grocery 369 per annum. Two stores or offices 62 64 St Michael street will remodel to suit permanent tenant. Store on corner of street 4a between St Franc St Michael 118 Commerce Street between Government and Church. Two story brick store 22 S Commerce street between Dauphin and Contiee 900 per annum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Royal End Conti
Ween Royal An Emanuel
Conception
Claiborne and
Canal Streets
St. Michael Street
Coleas
St. Michael
Commerce Street
Government
Church
S. Commerce Street
Dauphin
Contiee Ee
Residential properties listed with rents and locations
A catalog of two and three story residences and frame cottages along Spring Hill Avenue Conception Street Broad Street and nearby areas. Listings include 6 to 7 rooms with kitchen and bath, brick and frame structures, land parcels, and rents from 12 to 20 dollars per month.
First Prize 350 In Gold Count the Circles Puzzle
The problem asks to count complete circles that intersect or touch others with no partial circles or deception. Prizes awarded to the exact count or nearest correct solution. Accuracy and patience key to solving. best displays of these traits win.
How to Enter This Contest for The Mobile Item
The contest is open to all ages and rewards independent effort. Submission requires a subscription payment of 5.00 to 5. The amount paid covers the paper subscription at regular rates. Multiple solutions may be submitted with additional payments up to 5 for each, and prizes vary with the total subscription and payments. Remittances may be by check money order registered letter or stamps. Contest aims to attract both old and new subscribers within the designated territory and the manager may reject any solution and refund payments if fraud is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beye
Jone
Puz
Postal Rates And Subscriber Privileges
The notice lists renewal options by carrier and mail with prices for 5 weeks 50 cents 3 months 1.00 six months 2.00 and one year 4.00. Mail subscribers receive the same privileges as Mobile or suburban subscribers.
Contest Closes Saturday February 21 1914
The Mobile Item announces a contest closing date for entries with strict rules. Entrants must count the circles carefully and ensure accuracy before sending their solutions. No person connected with The Mobile Item may enter the contest.
Blank Border Cutout Request with Money
A terse instruction asks to cut out a blank smoothly around the border and include payment. The prompt adds to send it with the solution and money, urging plain writing.
Prize ladder detail for the Item subscription contest
The notice lists multiple prize levels and values tied to subscription payments for The Item. First Prize up to 350 dollars plus 50 times paid. Second Prize 225 dollars total. Third 150 dollars. Fourth to Fiftieth prizes vary from 2.50 to 100 dollars. plus merchandise and a bound encyclopedia for top ranges.
Deciding Ties in Prize Puzzle Contest Rules
The notice outlines tie handling for prizes, with additional solvable puzzles for tied contestants, no prize division, and final decisions by the puzzle manager. It stresses skill over guesswork, time frames, and preservation of submission data for verification.
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Princess
Princess Marie Louise
Lacy
Gunter
Jae
Parentill
Grand Jury
Spring Hill
Tr. K
N. Int Conception
Claiborne
N. Lawrence
State
Sie Ee Ono Co
N. Broad St
Congress
Hamilton St
Monroe
Eslava
E. Pine
Kaha
Ang Catherine St
Bath
Ingate St
Atory
Taliaferro’s
Sage
Francis ST
Mobile Item
Colburn Co
Mobile
Joos
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