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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
2
The jury in city court convicted Henry Spencer for the March 1912 murder of Minerva Ware, a Black woman, after about an hour of deliberation. The judge imposed life in the penitentiary as punishment.
Norman Douglas Dick, age 1 year 4 months, son of W H Dick and Myrtle Dick, died Friday morning July 11, 1913 at 7. Friends are notified to attend his funeral from the family residence at Elizabeth Street and Hannan Avenue tomorrow morning July 12, 1918 at 9:30. Interment in Magnolia Cemetery.
Hon Emmett O Neal governor of Alabama attends the annual state bar association gathering in the city. He may address members before adjournment and held an informal reception in the hotel lobby. He discussed encampment dates the Steve Chainey case and troop plans for 1918 while in good health.
The Baldwin County Fair Association held its annual meeting in Bay Minette on Wednesday afternoon. E. C. Hall was elected president with Dinas as vice president Ort H. serving as secretary and John A. Wallace as treasurer. The meeting was enthusiastic and signaled a sixth annual fair in keeping Baldwin County traditions.
Mrs. Robert Lynn of Viola Florida, with two children, arrived in Mobile seeking her husband. After help from police and Salvation Army she and the children found shelter and food. Father Eaton said Lynn had borrowed money to seek work in Pensacola, and Crenshaw promised to inform him of his wife’s presence.
George W. Howell of Wauchula Florida walked along the railroad between Mobile and Flomaton after asking the Mobile police chief for a place to sleep. He said his wife was gravely ill in Wauchula and he had telegrams from relatives. He planned to reach her, having lost everything in a Texas fire and worked in Mississippi while en route to her. He spent Thursday night at a restaurant and received breakfast before resuming his walk.
Bay Minette Ala July 11 W D Stapleton began erecting two new buildings planned as large rental facilities for mercantile tenants with offices and lodge rooms on upper floors. The ongoing construction marks about a year of steady activity and about a dozen structures in progress.
Anniston Alabama July 11 entry figures show 275 Calhoun County growers entered the County Tomato contest with prizes totaling 200 dollars plus a 50 dollar reward from Anniston bank. Proficiency in growing and canning is emphasized and credit is given to James Keith of Anniston City National Bank for the incentive.
J M Robertson resigns after more than a year as manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company Selma office. His resignation has been accepted and a successor will be named in coming days. Robertson will likely remain a Selma resident.
A special matinee features four acts of high class vaudeville and three reels of motion pictures. Orren and Mechezye imitate, Miss Carmen Zelne sings, Gur vey and Delle perform, and the Great Prior entertains. Also three reels of pictures including Western drama and comedy. Ventilated theatre welcomes ladies and children. Tonight and Saturday the regular vaudeville and film program plays.
Chancellor M G Zamora reports from the Mobile Mexican consulate that General Havarrete defeated rebels at Candela Coahuila after a failed recapture. Many dead and wounded and prisoners taken while federal cavalry pursue the fugitives. Candela lies on the march route to Matamoras, suggesting federal control soon.
An advertisement explains Resinol Soap cleans the skin without drying it and adds soothing antiseptic benefit. It claims Resinol Soap, pure and paired with Resinol Ointment, heals and protects, producing a healthy, fair complexion. Trial free offer referenced.
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