Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Mobile Item in Mobile, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1914

Page

3

Black Hand outrages expose East Side bombs and trials

District Attorney Whitman pushes to crush the Black Hand gang as Alfred Lehman and Rocco Pucielli testify. Lehman’s confession traces seven months of bombings from petty crime to murders, with Pucielli confirming the bomb throwers’ actions and motives.

Associated Press New York East Side Lo Sylvestro Alfred Ihman Rocco Pucielli Charles S. Whitlan Black Hand Lehman Ucielli Paterson N. J Pucielli

Prescription for Positive Colds Promises Quick Relief

A 1900s advertisement urges readers to obtain Globe Pine Compound from a druggist, mix two ounces glycerine with half an ounce of the concentrate, and take one to two teaspoons after meals and at night. It claims rapid cough and cold cure, warns against uncertan mixtures, and notes strong demand for six years.

Hobe #harmaceutical laboratories

Sayres Return from European Honeymoon on Majestic

Francis B. Sayre and his bride Miss Jessie Wilson return to New York Bay aboard the Majestic after their European honeymoon. Miss Margaret Wilson helps greet them as the ship arrives. The Sayres plan to live in Williamstown Massachusetts where Sayre will serve as secretary to Williams College president.

New York Bay Francis B. Sayre Jessie Wilson

Two Men and Boy Run Down By Auto at Anniston

Two men and a boy were struck by an automobile on Noble Street Monday afternoon in Anniston Alabama. The car was driven by D L Shellgrove a commercial traveler headquartering there. James Moore the boy crossed in front of the machine and Hubbard and McCullars were injured with McCullars the most seriously.

Anniston Ala Noble ‘Street D. L. ‘Shellgrove James Moore

Grain Dealers Allege Roads Discriminating

Washington January 28 The Macon Chamber of Commerce filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Southern Railway and several other roads alleging grain and hay shippers in Nashville enjoy advantages over those in Macon in consignment tonnage substitution milling and mixing in transit and rebilling and reshipping the goods.

Washington Macon Ga Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Railway Nashville Tenn Macon

Special Dancers From East Arrive In Mobile

The famous New York tango and novelty dancers Monsieur Hendre and Miss Florence Hamilton arrived in Mobile and will perform Wednesday night at the Cawthon Hotel Vineyard with the Rowley Orchestra and baritone Rudolph plus Florence Kelly the famed cabaret singer.

New York Monsieur Hendre Florence Hamilton Waldorf-Astoria Dnd l Hotel Imperial New York City Mobile Cawthon Hotel Vineyard Rowley Orchestra Mr. Rudolph Florence Kelly

Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Anna Marie Konstanzer

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Marie Konstanzer were held Tuesday at 2:30 pm from her home 506 St Amphony Street and at 3:00 pm at the German Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Dr M H Hennig. Burial followed in Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers included C G Roch C Schimpf H Jenne Edward Broadbeck Karl Jenne Godfrey Mertz.

Anna Marie Konstanzer St. Amphony ‘Street M. H. Hennig Magnolia Cemetery Messrs Charles G

Man Sues Over Car Start injuring him in boarding

William Jones filed suit in the law and equity court against Mobile Light and Railroad Company seeking 10000 dollars in damages for injuries after he was thrown from a car he was attempting to board and which started while his foot was on the step.

William Jones Law and Equity Court Mobile Light and Railroad Company

James Strand Named Captain of Hose Company 3

James Strand, longtime member of Aerial Truck No 4, has been promoted to captain of Hose Company No 3 replacing Captain James Stanton who was reduced in rank for insubordination. Strand is well liked and has a solid fireman record.

James Strand James Stanton Strand

Dr Kings New Life Pills Sold By Dealers

Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills for bowel troubles claiming gentle natural action on stomach and liver with full toning of the system. Sold for 25 cents by E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

Dr. King E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

TIZ Foot Bath Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old style advertisement touts TIZ foot bath as a cure for tired feet and foot ailments. It claims pain relief for corns callouses and bunions and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at drug or department stores.

Walker Scott Sweetser Dies After Short Illness in Mobile

Walker Scott Sweetser of Springhill Mobile County Alabama dies Tuesday at 3 30 PM at his Springhill Avenue home after a brief illness. He leaves a widow four sons Warren Leslie George and David Sweetser a daughter Mrs Richard Harron a pic Charles Gillen a brother cetser and other relatives. Funeral plans set for Thursday at 3 PM with burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Walker Scott Sweetser Springhill Mobile County Ala Springhill Avenue N. C. M. & C. Crossing Warren Leslie George David Sweetser Richard Harron Charles Gillen Cetser Pics

Zeigler Arrested for Alleged Prohibition Violation in County

Edward Zeigler was arrested Tuesday night by Deputy Sheriff Johnny Lee and jailed after a white woman Hattie Stone swore out a warrant accusing him of selling liquor to her husband despite her warning. He posted bond for appearance in inferior court.

Edward Zeigler Johnny Lee Hattie Stone Zeigler

Local Native Toxey Strachan Dies After Lingering Illness

Toxey Strachan, 33, of Mobile origin and a resident of Limerick and Prussels Streets, died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock after a lingering illness. He is survived by a number of relatives in this city.

Toxey Strachan Mobile Limerick Prussels

Funeral of Mrs Catherine F O Connor Held at St Vinicent's

The funeral of Mrs Catherine Frances O Connor was held from St Vinicent's church Wednesday at 9 o'clock with requiem mass conducted by Rev Father Grady. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery with the tomb hidden by floral designs. Pallbearers included Honorary John Powers and E W Rondeau and Active M J McDermott James McAleer P C Hanlon T C Barrett W J Hanlon and Fred Schreiner.

Catherine Frances O'Connor St. Vinicent’s Church Wednnesday Father Grady John ¥. Powers E. W. Rondeau James’ McAleer T. C. Barrett W. J. Hanlon Fred Schreiner

J M Wood Dies of Heart Failure at Eufaula Home

J M Wood died at his home north of Eufaula after a dinner meal fails he was talking with Lee Eberhart when the attack came and expired in his arms. He is survived by a widow and two daughters Mrs Will Hawkins of Havana Illinois and Miss Ethel Wood a teacher at Thomaston Georgia Funeral services were held today.

Eufaula Ala J. M. Wood Lee Eberhart Eberhart Wood Will Hawkins Havana Ill Ethel Wood Thomaston

Foley Kidney Pills Ad for Backed Kidney Health

An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for cold and backache rheumatic issues and urinary irregularities. It claims to restore normal kidney and bladder function, presenting the product as honest and curative with reliable results. Van Antwerp Drug Corp. adv-x

van Antwerp Drug Corp Adv

Question for the Lancaster Literary Society

A fragment asks whether the heathen husband attends church with his wife out of devotion or habit, inviting readers to consider motive and social norms in marital faithfulness. The query hints at a discussion on religious practice and domestic roles of men and women.

Lancaster Literary Society

Forced to Jump Into Ocean From Sinking Schooner

Captain Dean and five crew members of the schooner Anna BE Banks were forced to abandon 500 miles southeast of Cape Race on January 18. They were rescued by a boat from the steamer Indiana and brought to New York aboard the Indiana after a rough reception in heavy seas.

Associated Press New York Dean Anna BE. Banks Cape Race Indiana Swansea Wales

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leriman Partner In Crime Whitman Napoleon Thich Sayres Miss Margaret Wilson Auto A. M. Konstanzer Gayfer’s Irene Modart W. O San Francisco Jim Stanton Mobile Electric CO Sles Thee Gp Bove Eberg BE Deon Eadt CW Aia Syg Gree Beste Walker S&s. Sweetser Catherine O’connor Warner Monterey ST. Bargain Monterey Street Government &J On Price Mary Morrill & Lyons ST. Francis ST Maver Toa Safe Re + Co Norville Bros Old Shell Road Carlin Street FOR Revenue and Road Coal Missioner Third District Ben. L. Hamilton Alabama Norborne R. Clarke Said
Search Courier

Search the The Mobile Item Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Mobile Item?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication