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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1913

Page

8

Winchell Named Director of Traffic at Union Pacific

B L Winchell former president of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad and latest receiver has been appointed director of traffic for Union Pacific effective July 15 with headquarters in Chicago. L J Spence previously directed traffic for Union Pacific Southern Pacific, resigning to focus on Southern Pacific due to dissolution proceedings.

Associated Press New York B. L. Winchell St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Union Pacific Railroad L. J. Spence Union Pacific-Southern-Pacific Southern Pacific Winchell Chicago

Protect Against 96 Degrees for 36 Hour Shipments

A shipping directive warns to guard cargo from 96 degree heat during 36 hour journeys north east and west. It emphasizes temperature control for perishable goods and outlines required cooling measures for logistics teams.

Burglar Opens Door To Mrs Cloyd In New York

A burglar knocked and entered the New York apartment of Mrs. Edwins Cloyd last night. When confronted he fled through a rear window, pursued by janitor Joseph Ellison who fired three shots but the suspect escaped down a fire escape. No valuables were taken.

Citronelle July 5 celebrates with an adjusted study plan

Judge J Semmes presided at an oratorical program and barbecue. Speakers urged citizenship, roads, tax reform, courts and loans, and voter involvement as Citronelle aimed for a thoughtful July celebration.

Semmes Citronelle Ala R. C. Skinner Citronelle Business Men's Association J. Semmes Mobile Cltronelle Henry Forchheimer

Atlanta Lad Seizes Rabid Dog By Throat

Atlanta boy J A La Hatte aged 17 earned hero status by chasing a snapping bulldog that menaced children. He seized the dog by the jaws and throat as it attacked, enabling police to summon help and the animal to be restrained and shot after being lowered to the ground.

Associated Press Atlanta J. A. la Hatte la Hatte Polles

Mexican flag hauled down at Tucson consulate

In Tucson on July 4 small boys removed the Mexican flag over the Alejandro Ainslie consulate and replaced it with the American banner. Consul Ainslie filed a formal protest with Mayor Huffman as Mexican residents plan a protest to Washington. Authorities were asked to punish the youths involved.

Associated Press Tucson Ariz Alejandro Ainslee Washington Ainslie Huffman State Department

General Liggett Praises Normoyle At Gettysburg Camp

Gettysburg July 5 Thousands of blue and gray veterans leave after the semi centennial battle celebration. General Liggett salutes Major J B Normoyle army quartermaster for guiding the encampment with perfect organization and coordination. He notes the personnel size equals three army divisions and praises the low mortality and sickness given the age of the soldiers.

Associated Press Gettysburg Battle of Big Camp Eneral Hunter Liggett J. B. Normoyle Army

Connie Mack Signs Harvard Star Brother of Brinckley

George Brinckley, younger brother of Harvard football star, signs with Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Americans. A four year Everett High School veteran, he led his league with a batting average above .500 and 12 home runs in 21 games.

Associated Press Boston George Brinckley Harvard Connie Mack Philadelphia Americans Brinckley Everett High School

Deaths and Funerals: Napoleon Osborne and Frannie Fincher

Napoleon Osborne age 24 a Louisiana native and M and M shops worker at Whistler died after weeks of illness at Mobile city hospital. His uncle J W Davis of Whistler is the lone Mobile county relative. Roche Burke Undertaking Co will transport his remains to Pollock Louisiana for interment. Frannie Fincher 44 wife of Fred Fincher a Mobile county native died Friday at 2 40 pm at the family home near Wheelerville after a lingering illness. Survived by husband six children and other relatives. Funeral set for Sunday morning. Jennie Luella George continues with details abbreviated.

Ss. P. Gaillard Forynan W. T. McGowin Government Street Mobile McGowin Aubrey Boyles Mobile County Napoleon Osborne Louisiana Whistler City Hospital J. W. Davis Roche & Burke Undertaking Company Pollock Frannie Fincher Fred Fincher Wheelerville Jennie Luella George

Edward J Connolly Funeral Service Held Here

Edward J. Connolly Mobilian dies after short illness at home in Whistler. Funeral from 312 South Franklin Street and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with a Mary Immaculate Requiem Mass. Woodmen of the World Maple Camp No. 4 attend. Pallbearers named Mayson Hilderbrand George Rhodes Manuel Primo Kinzie Townsend Leon Mangold Charles Crawford Daniel Glass Robert Johnson.

Edward J. Connolly Magnolia Cemetery South Franklin Street Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Father Gerow Maple Camp No. 4 Woodmen of Messrs Mayson Hilderbrand George Rhodes Manuel Primo Kinzie Townsend Leon Mangold Charles Crawford Daniel Glass Robert Johnson

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