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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1913

Page

12

Wilson nominates Gerard Willard Tieman for posts

President Wilson transmitted nominations to the Senate appointing James W. Gerard of New York as ambassador to Germany Joseph E Willard of Virginia as minister to Spain Edward C Tieman of Missouri as deputy commissioner of pensions The item notes a separate excursion offer for Louisville and Nashville to New Orleans at 2.40 round trip with a Sunday departure.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Senate Germany James W. Gerard New York Spain Joseph E. Willard Virginia Edward C. Tieman Missouri

Kilby Says Brown Won’t Run as Lt Governor

Special to The Item from Anniston Alabama reports Kilby declaring he is gratified that Watt T. Brown will not seek the lieutenant governor’s office. Kilby notes Brown’s friendship and business ties, mentions Brown’s roles with Anniston City National Bank and local franchises, and says Brown will return to campaign after a Canada vacation.

Anniston Ala Watt T. Brown Rngland Bannexe Kilby Brown Ragland Canada

Breckling Cream and Wilson's Spark Skin Soap Ad

A vintage advertisement promotes Breckling Cream claiming it cures freckles with a guarantee and offers large jars for $1.00. It also markets Wilson's Spark Skin Soap at 2 for 6 cents and notes mail order availability. The copy emphasizes skin tone improvement and mentions no hair growth.

Wilson Mammoth Spark Skin Soap

Wilson Becomes Expert Golfer at Dartmouth links

Hanover New Hampshire July 11 President Wilson played on the Dartmouth College links again today. He finds the course to his liking and the hilly layout provides good exercise in the morning air. Those watching report he shows promise of becoming an expert golfer.

Associated Press Hanover N. H President Wilson Dartmouth College Wilson

President Wilson Returns Home After Mountain Drive

President Wilson arrived in Cornish New Hampshire from Hanover after a tense mountain journey with the White House auto forced to yield to passing teams and a frightened horse steered by secret service. After lunch he took an automobile ride. An advertisement promotes a Louisville and Nashville excursion to New Orleans on Sunday July 13 for 2.50 round trip.

Associated Press Cornish N. H Wilson Hanover White House Secret Service

Secretary Bryan questions Montague over Cananea meddling

Secretary Bryan has summoned Charles L. Montague American consular agent at Cananea to answer charges transmitted by Senators Fall and Smith of meddling with Mexico political affairs. Montague's superior Consul Simpich is also asked to report. Dispatches say Montague angered Mexican officials by refusing to cash drafts as cashier of an American bank.

Washington Bryan Charles L. Montague Cananea State Department Fall and Smith Arizona Mexico Montague Simpich

Will Probe Cris pell Murder Case Deepens in Wilkesbarre

Wilkesbarre district attorney Bigelow said he will oppose Herbert Johns release after a coroner jury exonerated him in the Alice Crispell death case. Johns faces a hearing tonight before a justice of the peace as prosecutors seek habeas corpus remedies if needed. Doctors say decomposition has progressed too far for a second autopsy.

Associated Press Wilkesbarre Bigelow Herbert Johns Alice Crispell Harvey's Lake Johns Justice of the Peace Justic of the Peace

Project Targets 92 Degree Heat for 36 Hour Shipments

A plan aims to withstand 92 degree heat during 36 hour shipments traveling north east and west. The effort focuses on preserving cargo integrity across multiple routes and time zones.

River forecasts show minor changes over next two days

The Tombigbee river and its branches are expected to change little over the next 48 hours. The Alabama river is predicted to rise slowly tonight and Saturday. An excursion from Louisville to Nashville to New Orleans is advertised for Sunday July 18 at 3.60 round trip.

Tombiabee Alabama

Americans defeat German doubles to reach Davis Cup final round

In Nottingham, M. E. McLoughlin of San Francisco and Harold H. Hackett of New York defeated Friederich Wilhelm Rahe and Heinrich Kleinschroth in three sets to one, advancing the United States to the final round of the Davis cup preliminaries and set to meet Canada after its victory over Belgium.

Associated Press Nottingham Eng M. E. McLoughlin San Francisco Harold H. Hackett New York Friederich Wilhelm Rahe Heinrich Kleinschroth United States McLoughlin Hackett Kleinschroth Rahe

For Sale One 25 H. P. Motor and Boiler Equipment

A 25 horsepower motor with extra armature switchboard and boiler shafting belting all in A1 condition. A bargain. Address Motor care The Item.

Henry 10 Fights the Committee in Washington

George G. Henry a New York banker appeals to the supreme court over habeas corpus denial. He had been held for contempt for refusing to name 24 bankers who aided an operation in California petroleum stocks before the Pujo committee.

Washington Supreme Court Money Trust Committee George G. Henry New York

Fulton’s Renal Compound Claims Bright’s Disease Cure

An advertisement recounts Andrew C. Larsen’s recovery from Brights disease after using Fulton’s Renal Compound. It notes a 1904 illness, recovery by March 1905, and a 1911 letter praising perfect health, urging others to try the remedy. The piece cites Van Antwerp Drug and John J. Fulton Co. as sources.

Andrew C. Larsen Sorenson & Larsen Salt Lake City Utah Larsen Bright Fulton van Antwerp John J. Fulton Co San Francis

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