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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
7
Across the Mohave desert the first dry season in history ends the era of saloons. Needles remains the lone desert town still issuing licenses before county supervisors ordered a shutdown. Temperatures hit around 120 degrees on the hottest day of the year.
Miss Mignon Hopkins of Philadelphia sues Governor William Sulzer of New York for breach of promise alleging a 1903 engagement. The case began with a capias request rejected by the court and no papers filed beyond a precipe. Governor Sulzer denied involvement, calling the report a fabrication by enemies.
Naval officers headed by Captain Potts were retired by the plucking board along with ten volunteers. The list includes Captains Chambers Quinby Ellicott Hoff and Mitchell and others, all to receive three quarters pay. Secretary Daniels explained the retirement act and the White House approval process.
A vintage advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenge to expel intestinal worms and restore health in fretful children. Testimonial from Mrs. Brisbin of Elgin Illinois claims long use cured worms. product sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. and Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Adv 3.
Clayton Herrington an investigator for the U S Department of Justice based in San Francisco was dismissed from federal service by Attorney General McReynolds. He had been suspended after sending a telegram demanding McReynolds oust the attorney general over actions in Diggs Caminetti and Western Fuel Company cases. Herrington, involved in Diggs Caminetti work, offered no reply beyond telegram receipt.
The Michigan Lake Superior Power Company filed with the International Joint Commission a plan to lease water from St Mary's River at Sault Ste. Marie for diversion and construction of works. The lease would permit 25 000 cubic feet per second with possible 5 000 additional and a yearly toll to the government of 2.50 per cusec plus 1 per cusec for water above 25 000. The United States aims to lease water for power and eventually own the development works under its conservation policy.
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