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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
9
Officers from the United Fruit steamer Banan report President Oreste of Haiti was assassinated, with a continued uprising on the island. The claim, reaching Puerto Plata on June 26, alleges a household agent poisoned him.
Faul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr King’s New Life Pills the king of all laxatives. He says they bless his family and he always keeps a box at home. Get a box and get well. Price 25c. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. adyv.-2
Real estate listings describe multiple frame houses including 11-2 story and 1-story cottages on streets such as S Shell road Cedar Court Margaret Spring Hill and Reed Avenue. Properties range 4 to 7 rooms with lots from 50x146 to 66x150 and prices around 1700 dollars with small cash payments and monthly balances.
Eight entrants compete to represent America in the James Gordon Bennett trophy race in Paris. Captain H. E. Honeywell wins ground-right to depart last, with a staggered start from Aviation Field at 5 15 p m and gas-vent rules ensuring equal odds for balloons.
The state board of law examiners will convene at the capitol on Tuesday to examine applicants who seek to practice law in Alabama. Chair Thomas E. Knight leads a three member board with J. Winter Thorington and W. F. Dickinson.
Mortgage sale due to default by Mary Jane Welch Emily Welch and John A Welch on a 1916 mortgage to Catherine G Sage. Sale set for July 14 in front of Mobile County Courthouse to satisfy the debt on the described Ashland Place land parcel in Mobile Alabama. Jurisdiction and terms listed with Gaillard attorneys.
In Wichita Kansas on July 4 Manuel Gonzales a pharmacist was fatally injured and Bert Benedict a drug clerk lost his right hand when a cannon exploded prematurely during an amateur artillery event.
The Interior secretary urged public display of Aaron Burrs pension application at the National Museum. The four page document, written on both sides, details Burrs 1775 enlistment at eighteen, rise to lieutenant colonel, health issues, resignation, and a 1781 delay to aid in destroying a British blockhouse on the Bronx river.
Special Master reports that Montgomery Traction Company must buy current from Montgomery Light & Power for street cars until 1919 and pay 84000 for power used during litigation. The case ends years of dispute as Judge Jones considers exceptions before final action.
The cabin cruiser Elizabeth First, owned and commanded by Captain Albert Mackie, finished first in the long distance motor boat race from New Orleans to Pensacola, earning the William Garic cup in 29 hours 29 minutes. The vessel also won the Pensacola cup. Wait, captained by Robert McClure, took second prize. Third went to Tokay, with Comet and Violet trailing hours later. The fleet continues to Gulf regatta events.
Montgomery July 4 The entire capitol is deserted as officials and attaches take the Fourth off. Governor O Neal is in Selma delivering an address on John T Morgan at the Morgan Pettus celebration. Judge Edward DeGraffenreid attended and gave a eulogy on Senator B W Pettus. Rockefeller Jr offers 43000 for Y M C A rebuild in Dayton Hamilton and Marietta flood damage restoration per Dr Anee Tas Ohio State Yearly.
Yeend Brothers at 158 St. Francis Street Knights of Pythias Building advertise placing signs in windows to rent idle properties. They claim to attract transient and local renters and offer to do similar work for others.
An anxious owner seeks quick sale of a combined store and dwelling at the northeast corner of Canal and Franklin Streets. The property is offered at a low price to attract fast action.
A desirable bungalow in a good location can be bought with 300 dollars cash and 30 dollars per month. The owner is currently lying on the premises and gives personal reasons for selling.
Property owners seeking to sell are urged to advertise with us. Our notices attract buyers and placards emphasize homes and property. We have delivered results for others and will do the same for you.
Local society card notes Yeend at 168 St Francis Street and the Knights of Pythias involvement. Details describe a fraternal lodge event and affiliated activities within the community.
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