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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1913

Page

14

Panama Seeks First Installment of Canal Rental

Panama asks for the first $250000 annual canal zone rental promised by the United States for the Isthmian zone. Secretary Bryan has delayed payment due February 26, pending Colombia indemnity negotiations. Panama and Colombia ministers pressed the issue at the State Department amid unresolved treaty questions.

Associated Press Washington Panama United States Isthmian Canal Zone Little Republic Bryan State Department Colombia Root Combia Morales Betancourt

Armstrong Falls in Semi at bi state tennis meet

J J Armstrong of St Paul was defeated by John Schaaf of Cincinnati 6-1 6-2 6-2 in the semi finals of the bi state tournament at Louisville. In doubles Armstrong and J T Roy of Pittsburgh won their semi final match.

Y Associated Press Louisville J. J. Armstrong St. _Paul Northwesternampion Ohio Kentucky John Schaaf Dinnnati Armstrong J. T. Roy Pittsburg

Deportation Request Aims at American Agent Montague

An open letter from Cananea city clerk E Martinez asks Sonora Governor Pesquiera to expel Charles L Montague American consular agent at Cananea under Article 33 of the Mexican constitution. The move was sent to Washington via Frederick Simpich. Montague allegedly angered state officials by refusing to cash a draft he issued as cashier of Mercantile Banking Company claiming it was signed under threat.

Associated Press Nogales Mex Charles L. Montague Cananea E. Martinez Pesqueira Sonora State Department Washington Frederick Simpich Montague Mercantile Banking Company

A Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad

An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder to treat kidney and bladder troubles in men and women. It claims cures for diabetes, rheumatism, and back issues, and offers mail order with a $1.00 charge. The ad cites Alabama testimonials and lists Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis as the creator.

Texas Wonder Alabama E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis Ady

Veteran Colonel Sheehan Dies in St. Paul at 78

Colonel Timothy J. Sheehan a pioneer Civil War veteran and Indian fighter died at his home in St. Paul Minnesota this morning aged 78 He commanded during the defense of Fort Ridgely in 1862 when the fort withstood an eight day siege by Indians.

AssociatedsPress ST._PAUL Minn Uly Timothy J. Sheehan Sheehan Fort Ridgely

Commuted Condemned Man Proclaims Innocence in Alabama

Steve Cheney, condemned for the Choctaw county murder of B. B. Bush, had his death sentence commuted to life by Governor O Neall amid mob fear. Cheney, moved from Butler to Wetumpka and Selma for safety, disputes the sole testimony of Azariah Curtis kin and awaits imprisonment while protests of innocence continue.

Montgomery Ala Steve Cheney Choctaw County O'Neal Montgomery County Yeserday Cheney B. B. Bush Azariah Curtis Butler Selma Wetumpka

Griffin’s Departure Over Liquor License Controversy

In Troy, Governor O Nea ls appointment of J F cise to the commission ends Griffin’s chairmanship after saloon licenses were suspended for selling substandard liquor. Griffin defended action under the Smith regulation bill with a supporting letter from C H Billingsly. Johnson becomes chair, succeeded by J J Standing. license reinstatement status unclear.

Montgomery O'Neal J. F.cise Commission Griffin Jn Troy Troy C. H. Billingsly State Pure Food Department Commission Johnson J. J. Standing

Two More Victims of the Gangsters

New York dispatch reports Morris Reich known as Moses the Strong Arm killed on a crowded East Side corner from two knife stabs and a bullet to chest and back. Police blame a gang feud. David Wolk and Jack Willis both 16 arrested on gang membership charges. Peter McCabe a Gopher Gang leader was shot on Staten Island by Thomas Bananza, who is held on manslaughter after claiming self defense.

Associated Press New York Morris Reich Moses East Side David Wolk Jack Willis Peter McCabe Staten Island Thomas Bananza Bananza

Governor probes Sheriff Lynch in Tallapoosa case

Governor O Neal expands inquiry into Elmore and Macon counties regarding Sheriff J H Lynch of Tallapoosa county. He has summoned East Tallassee and Speigner s Notasulga residents to provide depositions. Eight depositions already obtained concern Deputy W S Prince alleged to have slain Leslie Plant.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal J. H. Lynch Tallapoosa County Elmore Macon East Tallassee Speigner’s Notasulga East Tallasseans W. Ss. Prince Leslie Plant

Hosiery bargains on lace and silk socks

Womens black white and colored hose priced at 50c and below. Men cotton and gauze socks offered at 10 to 15c. Silk and lisle stockings 25c value discounted. Childrens lace hose and misses sizes 5 to 8 1 2 offered at reduced prices. Local store sale with assorted hose items.

Wayne Kait

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