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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1913

Page

5

Atlanta Woman Defends Honor Flogs Man With Horsewhip

In Atlanta on Monday afternoon Mrs. J. J. Lee, wife of a Central of Georgia railroad attache, flogged T. D. Thompson outside the Atlanta Envelope Company plant. Thompson, a manager at the envelope firm, was attacked after an alleged remark about Mrs. Lee. Dr. J. C. Wright intervened. both are charged with disorderly conduct and await a city court hearing.

Associated Press Atlanta T. D. Thompson Atlanta Envelope Company J. J. Lee Central of Georgia Railroad Lee Thompson

Niagara flagship to sail again for Great Lakes voyage

Erie Pennsylvania July 7 Officers rebuilding Commodore Perry's flagship the Niagara prepared the vessel for a Great Lakes voyage. The rigging is historically correct with flax sails and hemp rope. Metal is limited to armament. The crew plan shifted to three petty officers and ten naval militia sailors.

Associated Press Erie Niagara Commodore Perry Battle of Put-in-Bay Great Lakes Great-Lakes

Kansas Plague Not Infectious Here’s Kansas report

A University of Kansas special commission found the Kansas plague that killed over 25 000 horses and mules last year was not infectious but caused by a poison. The fungi on grains caused deaths and the poisoning stemmed from moist pastures and high temperatures. The disease has no known cure and is unlikely to recur for many years.

Associated Press Topeka Kas Kansas Special Commission University of Kansas

Dissolution Decree Filed In Union Pacific Southern Pacific Merger

The U S circuit court judges dissolving the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger were recorded in Utah. Trustees may dispose of 126000000 Southern Pacific stock owned by Union Pacific. A separate report notes 60000 bushels wheat and 220000 bushels oats burned at Point Edward Elevator near Sarnia with loss around 350000.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah United States Circuit Court District Court of Utah Union Pacific-Southern Pacific United States District Court Southern Pacific Union Pacific Railroad Company Port Huron Mich Point Edward Elevator Company Sarnia Ont

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, dissolve gravel, treat diabetes, and aid hurts in back and rheumatism for men and women. It also regulates bladder issues in children. Sold by mail for $1.00 with a note about two more treatments if needed. Alabama Dr. W. Hall, 2926 Olive.

Texas Alabama W. Hall Olive

Callahan Sees Sox Climbing in AL Race

Chicago White Sox manager Callahan believes his club can finish ahead of the field and challenge Connie Mack's Athletics for the AL lead. He expects July to decide if Chicago can seize the top spot and push toward another world championship.

Chicago White Sox Callahan Athletics Connie Mack Cal Chicago

Amateur Games Little Woodrows Defeat Lions in Morning Match

The Little Woodrows defeated the Lions 15 to 9 in a morning game. Brewster hit a three run homer in the second inning. Batteries: Schaffer and Johnson for Little Woodrows, Leon and Walston for Lions. The Little Woodrows invite 7 to 10 year olds to challenge. contact B. Schaffer, 211 Canal Street.

Little Woodrows Lions Hittie Woodrows Brewster R. H Emgmeys Ec S Cving VenieTase Maris Schaffer Johnson Leon Walston Canal Street

Atkinson Leads Duck Pin Contest With Five Straight Wins

T L Atkin son tops the duck pin standings with five consecutive high games totaling 526. Other leaders include T L Atkinson 360 in three games, J Wateone inser 337, and Ferguson 331. In ten pins five games, T J Atkinson posts 841 across scores 148 176 170 125 227. Howard C Rush posts the week’s high ten pin score at 287.

T. L. Atkinson Oves J. Wateone Inser Ferguson T. Eh Acinson Wee Tees G. D. Walker Watton T. J. Atkinson Howard C. Rush

Chance Sells One and Buys Another in Baseball Deals

In New York on July 8 manager Chance of the New York Americans announced the sale of first baseman Borton to the Jersey City club of the International league He also bought Jack Knight former New York Washington Athletic and Boston infielder from Jersey City

Associated Press New York Chance New York Americans Tonight Borton Jersey City International League Jack Knight New York, Washington ,Athletic Boston

Food For Fandom Shapes Playoff Odds In Sulphur Dell Start

The Nashville club, averaging solidly, faces Mobile in a three game set beginning Tuesday at Sulphur Dell. Hogg to start opener, Schwartz may back Forest More, while Demaree shone Monday with Brooklyn and is credited with two assists. Katina controversy flares as Montgomery press cites Charley Jones letter urging report to New Orleans. meetings loom as club moves.

Nashville Mobile Sulphur Dell Finn Hogg Schwartz Forest Demaree Brooklyn Katina New Orleans Charlie Jones Charley Frank William Stickney Kavanaugh Birmingham Memphis

Mining Engineer Buried at Sea After Funeral at Deck

Clemente B. Finlay, a Chattanooga mining engineer, died and was buried at sea after funeral services aboard the Minneapolis. Efforts to reach relatives by wireless failed. the body was sunk in mid ocean with all passengers in attendance.

Associated Press New York Clemente B. Finlay Chattanooga Tenn Minneapolis London

Preparations for New US Battleship Keel Laying

In New York on July 8 a keel laying was begun at the Brooklyn navy yard for a new battleship designated number 39. An appropriation of 16 million dollars funds the project. The vessel will be among the largest ships afloat with a 608 foot length and a 28 feet 10 inch draft.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn Navy Yard United States

Wireless telephone looks like certainty says Paris report

The long distance wireless telephone problem is claimed solved by Professor Arsene D Arsonville of the College of France. Details are not public yet but the transmitter is expected to be ready in October after final touches.

Associated L’ress Paris Arsene D'Arsonville College of France

Sluggers Issue Open Challenge to City Youth Teams

The Item Sluggers invite any city team of boys under sixteen to play, with games on Sunday morning or afternoon. Address Sam Danenberg care Mobile Item Circulation Department.

Item Sam Danenberg Care Mobile Item

Aged Tutor Abbie Munroe Dies Suddenly

Bristol July 8 Miss Abbie D Munroe principal of Laing Industrial School Mount Pleasant NC died suddenly at her summer home yesterday She was 76 years old and had served as principal for forty four years

Associated Press Bristol Abbie D. Munroe Laing Industrial School Mount Pleasant N. C

Postoffice Receipts Rise from 1912 to 1913

Postmaster P. D. Barker reports June 1913 receipts totaling $16,466.41 from stamps and box rent, $1,526.27 higher than June 1912 which recorded $14,941.14.

P. D. Barker

Roosevelt heads west for six week Grand Canyon trip

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and his sons Quentin and Archie left New York for a six to eight week trip. They will spend most of their time in and around the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona.

West Associated Press New York Theo. Roosevelt Quentin Archie Grand Canon of the Colorado Arizona

Boehling Secures Win Over Yankees With Ten K's

Boehling earned the victory for Washington on Monday over the New York Yankees striking out ten batters and allowing five scattered hits in a dominant pitching performance.

Boehling Washington New York Yankees

Browns Dominate Debut of Elder After Hughes Tryout

Hughey Jennings experimented with Pitcher Elder from Minnesota on Monday, but the St. Louis Browns battered him for a double and three singles. He walked five in three and a third innings, ending a rough debut.

Hughey Jennings Elder University of Minnesota St. Louis Browns

Women police to be appointed in Chicago parks and beaches

Mayor Harrison informs Chicago City Council of immediate appointment of ten women police officers. They will be assigned to bathing beaches and parks. An accompanying ordinance amends regulations to allow women officers.

Associated Press Chicago Harrison

Cooper in a Stutz wins 250 mile free-for-all race

Cooper in a Stutz car wins the 250 mile free-for-all automobile race on a 3.5 mile course in Tacoma. His time was 3 hours 32 minutes 8 1 6 seconds.

Cooper Associated Tacoma Washi

McMahon Arrested For Liquor Without License

Thomas McMahon was arrested Monday afternoon by U S Marshal G B Deans on a charge of selling liquor without a federal license. He posted a $150 bond and awaits a hearing.

Thomas McMahon United States G. B. Deans

Chicago Whist Club Opens Strong in Hamilton Trophy Trials

The Chicago Whist Club led the first half of preliminaries in the twenty third annual American Whist League congress open yesterday. Chicago finished with four and a half matches. F. B. Wilcox and H. M. Wheelock won the open games posting a score of 1 against an average of 188.

Associated Press Chicago

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