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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1914

Page

5

France urged aiding Morocco cotton growth to break U.S. grip

Louis Barthou urged the French chamber to devote 250000 to 500000 dollars annually to cultivate cotton in Morocco. The chamber approved a 46000000 dollar public works loan for Morocco but took no further action on the cotton aid proposal.

Associated Press Paris France Morocco United States Louis Barthou Chamber of Deputies M. Barthou Chamber

Southern University Glee Club to Sing for Epworth League

The S U Glee Club directed by J C Godbey will perform at Harte Auditorium in the Y M C A Monday night to aid the Epworth League in Mobile. Local members H A Newsom and H P Newsom are among the soloists, drawing friends to the event.

Glee Club The Southern University J. C. Godbey Harte Epworth League K. C. Frazer L. B. Farrior H. A H. P. Newsom Mobile

Woman’s tonic Cardui helps Mrs Turley recover health

Miami Oklahoma a neighbor praised Cardui the woman’s tonic after a week of use. Mrs Hannah Turley says five years of womanly trouble and monthly pain faded after a full six bottle course. She urges others to begin Cardui now and consult the Chattanooga Medicine Company for instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.

Hannah M. Turley Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

McCormick Clarifies NAWSA Policy On Political Attacks

Mrs Medill McCormick chairing the congressional committee of the National American Woman Suffrage Association says in a letter to President Wilson that NAWSA opposes no political party and will not join attacks on the Democratic party. She notes that suffragists exist in all parties and that all parties have aided suffrage in ten states.

Associated Press Washington Medill McCormick National American Woman Suffrage Association Wilson Democratic Party Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage National American ‘Woman Suffrage Association

Largest tanker Archbold launched at Newport News

The John D. Archbold, the largest oil tanker built, was launched in Newport News with President Archbold of Standard Oil attending. Mrs. M. M. Van Buren christened the ship as officials and guests arrived by special train. The vessel carries 67,500 barrels of oil and features advanced lifeboat capacity and fuel options.

Associated Press Newport News John. D. Archbold Archbold Standard Oil Company M. M. van Buren New York

Tooter of Horn Causing Damage Sues Brown in Unique Suit

New York Plate Glass Insurance Company sues J M Brown for 300 dollars in the law and equity court. They claim two plate glass show windows at a Dauphin and Hamilton streets building owned by Mrs M Pollock were broken when a horn attached to Brown’s machine frightened a team of horses. The insurer says Brown could have honked less disturbingly to prevent the damage.

J. M. Brown Law and Equity New York Plate Glass Insurance Company Dauphin and Hamilton Streets M. Pollock Brown

Gulf City Guards to Hold Two Drills Weekly

At a Gulf City Guards Mobile battalion meeting, Company E announced two weekly drills and biweekly social sessions. Prizes will be awarded for best drilled men and top target scores as the unit prepares for Mardi Gras parades and spring competitive drills in the South. Captain E J Grove presided. range in excellent condition.

Gulf City Guards Mobile Battalion E. J. Grove

Death closes career of picturesque Englishman

SAN FRANCISCO January 29 William G Irwin 76 year old multi millionare sugar planter of Honolulu died at his home He owned the entire island of Lanai Hawaiian group bought five years ago from Charles Gey for 1 The purchase sparked international tension but the US supreme court upheld his title Irwin famed Pacific coast capitalist donated 15 acres valued at 30000 for Hawaii park purposes His sugar interests were sold to C Brower Co in 1909 one of the largest deals of its kind

Associated Press San Francisco William G. Irwin Honolulu Irwin Lanai Charles Gey United States Supreme Court Pacific Coast Hawaii C. Brower & Co

Bonds to be Retired in February in New York City

Mayor P J Lyons announces the retirement of seventy two paying bonds totaling 70000 dollars, series E to E, to be paid in full on presentation at the American Exchange National Bank in New York City. Retirement date is February 2 with no interest paid after that date.

American Ex Change National Bank New York City

President Wilson May Address New Chicago Citizens

President Wilson plans to speak in Chicago on February 2 and will address a gathering of aliens naturalized within the last six months as part of his address, per Do N. Goudba, superior court judge of Chiozzo. The notice comes from Washington on January 29.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Chicago Union League Do. N. Goudba Chiozzo

Day bequest to Phillips Academy totals 200000 dollars

An announcement from Andover Mass reports Melville Cox Day an alumnus who died in Florence Italy December 29 left 200000 dollars to Phillips Academy as part of a will. His lifetime gifts to the school amount to 260000 dollars.

Andover Mass Phillips- Andover Academy Melville Cox Day Florence Italy

Fire destroys Millaps College main building in Jackson

A three story Millaps College building housing offices, chapel, literary society halls and classrooms burned in Jackson Mississippi late yesterday. Origin of the fire undetermined. Estimated loss about 50 000 dollars, partially insured.

Associated Press Jackson, Miss Millsaps College

Habeas corpus case for Johnny Williams continued to Monday

At the request of the state solicitor the habeas corpus proceedings filed by Attorneys Webb and McAlpine representing Johnny Williams alias Johnny Jones charged with the murder of Will Davis were continued until next Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock when called before Judge Samuel B. Browne in the circuit court on Wednesday afternoon.

Webb and McAlpine Johnnny Williams Johnny Jones Will Davis Mobile River Samuel B. Browne

Claims Horse Was Lost For Want Of Good Nail

Nick Aldros filed suit in the law and equity court against Charles J. Cook and Joseph P. Hubbard owners of a horse shoeing shop for 120.50 damages over the death of his horse. The horse allegedly died Jan 8 from lockjaw caused by a rusty nail in its shoe.

Nick Aldros Law and Equity Court Charles J. Cook Joseph P. Hubbard

Boy sacrifices to save girl in sled crash

Donald Partridge was steering a sled at a coasting party in Honesdale Pennsylvania yesterday when a collision with a telegraph pole occurred to avoid striking a girl. Partridge was killed and another boy was fatally or seriously injured. physicians say he may recover.

Associated Preas Honesdale Donald Partridge Partridge

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