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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1914

Page

5

Vanderbilt Yacht Warrior Strands Off Colombian Coast

Reports indicate Frederick W. Vanderbilt and guests including the Duke and Duchess of Manchester and Lord Arthur Keith-Falconer were rescued after the Warrior ran aground on rocks near Cape Aguatia on the Colombian coast. Details on the vessel’s perilous position and ongoing relief efforts were received by friends in New York.

Associated Press York Frederick W. Vanderbilt Colom Cape Aguatia Colon Edast Cape Aguaa

Jersey Women Hear Equal Suffrage Debate at State House

Women from across New Jersey filled the house chamber to hear arguments for and against equal suffrage. The assembly committee reported favorably on a resolution for equal suffrage, but a 1914 advertising error means the measure must be reintroduced in 1915 before a vote by electors.

Trenton N. Ja House New Jersey Assembly Senate House Judiciary Committee

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Recommended for Skin Ailments

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as best remedy for frost bite symptoms chapped skin eczema tetter piles and general skin complaints. Claims quick pain relief and fast healing with 25 cent price and availability from druggists or by mail H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

Bucklen H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Plan to Care for the Unfortunate Washington Red Light District

Washington plans to employ inmates of the city's red light district at a minimum eight dollars a week once the Kenyon bill is signed. The National Social Welfare League backs a $25,000 fundraising drive to support the program, with efforts to win presidential and Justice Department support. Senators and officials face threats as debate continues on the district’s elimination.

Associated Press Washington Red Light Wilson Congress Stanley W. Finch National Social Welfare League League Finch McReynolds Kenyon

American Women’s Club of Berlin to Meet on Protest

Mrs James W Gerard wife of the U S ambassador will chair a special Berlin meeting next Wednesday announced by the American Women’s Club of Berlin The gathering protests a New York journal article alleging American singers in Europe waste time gossip and vices and the club defends American girls studying music abroad.

Berlin American Women's Club of James W. Gerard United States New York Alma Gluck Germany Europe

California Storm Provides Net Benefit Amid Disruptions

Weather systems brought widespread rain and high water across California. The storm aided grain lands orchards and reservoirs while disrupting rail service especially on the Southern Pacific coast line. Towns including Santa Barbara faced isolation and Western Pacific trains were delayed by a Feather River canyon landslide.

San Francisco California Coast Line Southern Pacific Santa Barbara Southern California Feather River Canyon Western Pacific

Deportation of South Africa Strike Leaders to England

Ten prominent South Africa strike leaders were quietly deported last night. Arriving in Durban under guard, they boarded the steamer Umgtni for England. London papers say the move signals more than a labor dispute, suggesting a potential revolution.

South Africa England Associated Press Cape Town Durban Umgtni London Etha

Negro Captured After Long Chase in Mississippi

Dunc Johnson a black man accused of shooting J. K. Ingram, a wealthy saw mill owner, was captured by a posse led by Desoto sheriff E. Nichols and Tate sheriff R. D. Williams in a Tyre Panola county swamp. He is jailed in Hernando with two others held for implication while Ingram improves at a Memphis hospital.

Byhalia Miss Dunc Johnson J. K. Ingram E. 8 Nichols Desoto County R. D. Williams Tate County Tyre Panola County Hernando, Miss Ben Phillips Will McGuirk Ingram Hernando Sardis Memphis

Man Arrested After Jumping From Train With Stolen Watch

Harry Warner of Salesville Ohio leapt from Baltimore and Ohio train No 105 at 2 AM carrying a woman's handbag containing a gentleman's gold watch. He was arrested by Lt Joseph Peter as the train was held until two passengers identified items as theirs. Warner remains in the city jail awaiting investigation.

Associated Press Zanesville Harry Warner Salesville Guernsey County Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Warner Joseph Peter

Woman's tonic Cardui praised in Myra testimonial

Mrs. Sarah Branham of Myra Kentucky recounts 11 years of illness and near death followed by six bottles of Cardui. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and strength and urges other women to ask their druggist about Cardui. The Chattanooga Medicine Co offers a Ladies' Advisory Dept and a Home Treatment booklet.

Cardui N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Crowded Cars Meet Head-On Kills Motorman

In Lackawanna suburb two Buffalo Lake Erie and Western suburban cars collided head on in dense fog. Motorman John Doyle was killed and about seventy five passengers were injured but none fatally. Officials blame Doyle for missing a block signal.

Buffalo N. Y Buffalo, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Lackawanna John Doyle Doyle

Haskin Letters Now in The Item

Frederick J Haskin is described as a leading writer on government affairs with daily letters in major papers and books on the American Government and the Panama Canal. The Item announces exclusive publication of Haskin letters in its territory as part of delivering the best to readers.

Frederick J Haskin United States Panama Canal Haskin Daily Letters Sunny Brook U.S Brook Conmin Brook Way

Prosperity Dinner at State Capital Highlights Leaders

Governor Emmet O Neal and Charles A Wickersham of Atlanta spoke at the annual Prosperity Dinner hosted by the Business Men's League in Montgomery Alabama at the Exchange Hotel. Frank D Kohn presided while toast responses included John W Durr Ralph D Quisenberry Naham J Greil Will T Sheehan and Ray Rush ton.

Montgomery Ala Emmet O'Neal Charles A. Wickersham Atlanta West Point Business Men's League Exchange Hotel F. G. Salter Duncan May Frank D. Kohn John W. Durr Ralph D. Quisenberry Naham J. Greil Will T. Sheehan Ray Rushton

State Pellagra Hospital Sought in South Carolina

A bill reported by the South Carolina senate finance committee would establish a state hospital for pellagra study and treatment in Columbia with an initial appropriation of 35000 dollars. The article also includes an unrelated confession by a “Bromo Eater” about delirium and dreaming of fishing.

State Pellagra Hospital South Carolina Associated Press Columbia 8. C AC State Hospital Senate Mittee

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