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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1913

Page

10

Will Haywood Be Turned Out By Socialist Referendum

Gulfport Miss January 31 Socialists circulate blank ballots to vote on removing W D Haywood from the national executive committee. New York state committee accuses him of urging sabotage and direct action against workers urging Louisiana lumbermen to drive spikes in logs to hinder preservation. The motion cites violation of the national constitution and calls for his recall.

Gulfport Miss Chicago National Executive Committee W. D. Haywood New York City Socialist Party New York National Haywood Louisiana

Mere Madness Says Carnegie on Panama Guard Tons

At the New York Peace Society meeting Colonel Goethal’s estimate of 25 000 soldiers to guard the Panama canal is called madness by Andrew Carnegie who opposes further military buildup and says ships may rust idle. John Barrett of the Pan American Union cites Latin American trade rising to 270 million dollars and foresees growth after the canal opens.

Associated Press New York Goethal Panama Canal Andrew Carnegie New York Peace Society Woodrow Wilson Carnegie John Barrett Pan-American Union Latin America Latin-America Mr. Barrett Pan- American Union United States

Hayneville Railroad Passes to New Hands

Montgomery Alabama January 31 Walter S Richardson young attorney announces Montgomery capitalists bought the Montgomery and Hayneville Railroad running twelve miles from Hayneville to Tyson connecting with the Louisville and Nashville He may be president and general counsel of the new company Capitalists plan a new bank in Hayneville and likely extend the line into Wilcox County to Camden The Schuesslers of LaPayette were large holders in the line Citizens of Hogansville Georgia also owned stock in it.

Montgomery Ala Walter S. Richardson Montgomery and Hayneville Tyson Louisville Nashville Richard Son Wilcox County

Crippen Fined For Failing to Hitch Horse

J Crippen charged with failing to hitch a horse to a city hitching post was fined 1 dollar by Recorder Ed Thursday afternoon.

J. Crippen

Last Day Hair Goods Sale by New York Manufacturer

Last day notices advertise a hair goods sale by a New York manufacturer at Waiter 8. The ad promises all goods at manufacturer prices and calls for quick purchases before the sale ends.

Tenn. and return via Ohio Railroad for Lay Southern Baptists

A terse note indicates travel by Tennessee and return through Ohio Railroad for a lay Southern Baptists event or affiliation.

Rheuma Promises Quick Relief From Rheumatism

Advertised cure claims thousands freed from rheumatism last year and vows rapid relief from pain swollen joints and related conditions. The pitch touts RHEUMA as a cheap, proven remedy with fast results and urges purchase from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Inc.

van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc

Colquitt Warns Rangers to Shoot Straight at Border

Governor Colquitt ordered Captain Hughes and the Texas Rangers to protect lives and property near Juarez as about 1,000 Salazar rebels and 300 federals loom. He urged vigorous action against foreign soldiers on Texas soil and notified Taft and the War Department.

Associated Press Austin Tex O. B. Colquitt Texas John R. Hughes Texas Rangers Juarez Mexico Hughes Salazar Hutchings Colquitt Taft War Department Moore Webster el Paso Fabens

Brookhaven Woman Exonerated by Jury

The Lincoln county grand jury did not indict Mrs. Mattie C Holden for the killing of John Mullen in Brookhaven Mississippi. Evidence suggested she acted to protect her daughter’s honor as Mullen advanced with a knife.

Brookhaven Miss Lincoln County Mattie Clements Holden John Mullen

Dimmick Again Custodian of Federal Building

Montgomery Jan 31 Postmaster J P Dimmick named custodian of the Federal building in Montgomery succeeding Warrene S Reese who held the post less than a year ago. The reason for returning the job to Dimmick has not been disclosed to the public.

Dimmick Montgomery Ala J. P. Dimmick Federal Warrene S. Reese

Zemo Itching Vanishes Remedy Claims Quick Relief

An advertising promotion for Zemo claims instant itching relief for skin conditions like eczema and rashes. It is guaranteed to stop itching and is sold in 25 cent and 1 dollar sizes, with mobile sales through Van Antwerp Drug Store in Mobile.

E.W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis Mobile van Antwerp Drug Store

Hoboes threaten tactics if vagrancy laws strict

At the International Brotherhood Welfare Association convention in New Orleans the hobo body condemns enforcement of vagrancy laws in California Illinois Georgia Mississippi Texas Missouri and Louisiana. James Eads How of St Louis warns hoboes may adopt English suffragette tactics leading to jail disturbances and possible releases to gain demands. Fewer than 200 delegates attend. police pressure hinders credentialing.

Associated Press New Orleans International Brotherhood Welfare Association California Illinois Georgia Mississippi Texas Missouri Louisiana James Eads How St. Louis Acter Jefferson Davis

Former Sheriff McCoy seeks U.S. marshal post in Montgomery

Dr McCoy former sheriff and tax collector of Filmore county announces candidacy for United States marshal in Montgomery to replace Br. F. E. Walker Republican. He has endorsements from the capital and recommendations from twenty counties in the district.

Montgomery Ala Dr. McCoy Filmore County BR. FE. Walker

Rebels Threaten Town in Mexico Amid Goat Demand

Corsul Philip E. Holland reports from Saltillo that the town of Viesca faces a rebel threat. The insurgent Benito Rodriguez demands Hacienda de Salado in San Luis Potosi produce 2,000 goats to feed his 1,500 revolutionaries.

Associated Press Washington Corsul Philip E. Holland Saltillo Mexico Viesca Benito Rodriguez

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE ad signals signature by E W GROVE

A vintage medical ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine claiming rapid cold and grip cures with a one day and two day timeline. The text highlights E W Grove signature and a 25 cent price point.

E. W. Grove

Chattanooga to Mobile Railroad Excursion for Laymen’s Meeting

Round trip tickets offered from Mobile February 2 3 and 4 for a Laymen’s meeting of Southern Baptists. Details available at City Ticket Office 23 S Royal Street. HI E Jones Jr is General Agent Passenger Department dated 1 19 15.

Chattanooga Tennana Mobile and Ohio Railroad Southern Baptists Mobile S. Royal Street HI. E. Jones, Jr

Gen Jas H Berry Dies at 72 in Bentonville

James H Berry former Arkansas governor and U S senator died at his Bentonville home after weeks of illness. He began as a schoolteacher, became a lawyer in 1866, served in the state legislature, won the 1882 governorship, was elected to the Senate in 1884, and later led the Arkansas division of the United Confederate Veterans as a major general.

Associated Press Bentonville Ark James H. Berry United States Arkansas Berry Taft United Confederate Veterans

Police detain Willie Bradford after cigar stash found

Patrolmen Smith and Connelly nabbed a man in the city jail Thursday night. He identified himself as Willie Bradford and claimed he won the cigars found near Marriott street and Davis avenue. He is held for further investigation.

Smith and Connelly City Willie Bradford Marriott Street Davis Avenue Bradford

Mule Kick Reveals Buried 1907 Money in Enid

A farmer in Enid Oklahoma recalled after skull fracture from a mule kick that he had buried $3 800 during the 1907 financial panic. He had withdrawn the money from a bank and earlier suspicions of theft led to arrests but no convictions. After surgery his memory fully returned.

Associated Press Enid Okla John Allen Allen

Heir to Fortune Vanishes Amid El Paso Bank Scandal

Los Angeles reports a systematic police search fails to locate Joseph H. Caples heir to a $750000 estate left by Richard Caples. Caples disappeared from Los Angeles after embezzlement complaints alleged he disposed of cattle owned by El Paso bankers J M Wyatt and T M Wingo.

Associated Press Los Angeles Joseph H. Caples Richard Caples el Paso Tex J. H. Caples J. M. Wyatt T. M. Wingo

College Station students dismissed over hazing incident

Twenty two members of the sophomore class at Texas A M College were dismissed yesterday for alleged hazing of a freshman during Christmas. Additional dismissals were expected.

Associated Press College Station Texas Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief For Stomach Headache

A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for stomach distress liver congestion and bowel issues. It claims the product cleanses smooths digestion and provides a clear head by morning with a 10 cent box sold at drug stores.

Official Bureau of Information Carnival Listings

The Mobile Carnival Association announces headquarters at Oliver B. Kearns' Cigar Store 62 North Royal Street. Parties able to accommodate carnival visitors are asked to list their names with the bureau and ring Bell phone number 2837.

Mobile Carnival Association Oliver B. Kearns’ Cigar Store North Royal Street Bell

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief from Cold and Catarrh

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for nasal congestion, headaches, and catarrh. It claims the balm clears nose and throat passages, dissolves in heat, and cures morning catarrh with a small bottle from drug stores. Van Antwerp Drug Corp. listed as agents.

Ely van Antwerp Drug Corp

Vinol promoted as season tonic with blood builder claims

An advertisement touts Vinol as a superior tonic to restore health after a heavy season. It credits cod liver oil and iron for stronger blood, better appetite, and improved digestion, and includes a testimonial from P Q Barker of Bowen's Mill Georgia. The ad guarantees satisfaction with a refund if not satisfied. It also mentions Saxo Salve for eczema.

P. QO. Barker Bowen's Mill Vinci van Antwerp's Drug Corporation, Inc Mobile Ala. P. S

Miss Evelyn of New York at Walter Mitchell's Last Day Sale

Natural gray and white human hair goods of every description offered by Miss Evelyn of New York on sale at Walter Mitchell's store. This is the final day to shop the selection.

Walter Mitchell Evelyn New York

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Will Haywood Sofely Great Canal New Hands Yn of van Antwern’s Zemo Wonder Boes Marshal Sabah Lear Dlril Scott Scott & Bownz Bloomfield, N. J Alabama Corn Mills Company Jas. H. Berry Official Bureau OF Information Drs. T T. J Dauphin Bell Parkis eMratyy VEN Ra Earth Emedy Lin Saurpenesday Louisville & Nashville R. R H. C. Geron J. K. Ridgely Mobile and Mardi Gras L. A. Crossett CO
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