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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1913

Page

3

Sound advice from governor's wife in Indiana remarks

Mrs. Samuel Ralston wife of Indiana's governor addressed the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association in Corydon Indiana. She said a woman's place was at home and praised a woman who can cook and support her husband while stressing honest work at home. She spoke of love in every man's home as important.

Associated Press Corydon Ind Samuel Ralston Indiana Indiana Democratic Editorial Association

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised for Women

Mrs S T Harey of Eldon Missouri reports two years of fatigue pain and nerve distress eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims improved strength and relief from ailments including inflammation irregularities and nervous prostration. It urges others to try the remedy sold everywhere.

Eldon Lydia E. Pinkham

Cemetery Cars Cut as Sewer Work Closes Line on Virginia St

Service on the Mobile Light and Railroad Co line on Virginia Street is discontinued due to sewer work requiring the tearing up of the track. No alternative transport is listed. Service pauses appear temporary with repairs expected to resume.

Mobile Light & R. R. Co Virginia Street

White House Conference on Rail Dispute Planned

The White House will host a meeting Monday with President Wilson, railroad officials, and Employer Union representatives to discuss wage issues and a potential six or nine member arbitration board. The talks aim to forge common ground for future settlements, with the Erdman act amendments postponed.

Washington White House Wilson Department of Labor New York Board of Conciliation and Mediation House Erdman Senate House Judiciary Committee Clayton

Sensational Testimony in Spicer Case

Witnesses in the Sam Spicer Jr murder trial testified that he said he was disappointed in his wife and in love with another woman. Prosecution claims Spicer hired Joe Green to kill Mrs Spicer for life insurance. Judge Alston jailed R D Johnson for contempt and fined Hamp Gunter.

Andalusia Ala Sam Spicer, Jr Noble Spicer Spicer Joe Green Alston R. D. Johnson Hamp Gunter

Stefansson to Sail Tomorrow for Arctic Expedition

Vilhjalmur Stefansson plans to depart Nome aboard the polar ship Karluk, bound for Port Clarence for engine overhaul before a three year Arctic stay. The outfit includes 100 tons of coal, thirty dogs, two launches, and a southern party under Dr. R. M. Anderson to Victoria Land.

Associated Press Nome Alaska Vilhjalmar Stefansson Karluk Port Clarence Seward Peninsula Bering Strait Arctic Scotty Allan R. M. Anderson Victoria Land Stefansson

Collins predicts Mississippi wins in railroad case

Mississippi Attorney General Ross Collins, visiting Mobile for the Alabama State Bar Association convention, voices confidence that Mississippi will win its federal suit to separate the Mobile Ohio Railroad and the Southern Railroad. He discusses railroads with Chamber of Commerce officials and notes disputes over parallel lines and competitive territory. An unrelated ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills with a customer testimonial.

Ross Collins Mississippi Alanam State Bar Association Mobile and Ohio Railroad Southern Railroad Collins Chamber William Th.stratvecit Kk. G. Cobb Mississppi Brouweht Southern Taney

Boys Wreck Train By Placing Bolt On Track

Wayne City Ind July 12 Boys playing in the yards of the Southern Railway wrecked a passenger train killing the engineer Hugh and Frank of Riverton Ind and seriously injuring the fireman The engine and two baggage cars were derailed by a one inch bolt placed on a rail

Wayne City Southern Railway Hugh Frank Riverton Ind

Digestit Promised Relief for Indigestion Ner vous Suffering

Readers report dramatic relief from nervous indigestion gastritis and dyspepsia after using Digestit. Testimonies praise immediate comfort improved appetite and sleep with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. A 26 cent package is urged from local druggists.

H. S. Pickett Holloway St Durham N. C A Williams Metter

Mulhall Faces Senate and House Overlapping Subpoenas

Martin M Mulhall testifies on lobbying by the National Association of Manufacturers amid a clash of authority between the Senate and House committees. He describes payments and work to influence labor unions and campaigns including McComas Aldrich Hughes and Foraker, with security kept over his papers as the two committees contest access.

Associated Press Washington Capitol Martin M. Mulhall National Association of Manufacturers Senate House Mulhall Senate Committee Farms Reed Marshall Cushing Association of Manufacturers Cushing Senator McComas Maryland McComas Carl M. Downs McComaas Senator Foraker Rhode Island Senator Aldrich Aldrich C. EK Alden Foraker Arthur B. Shelton Sheltor Association Hughes American Federation of Labor Kurten Senator Cummins House Committee Overman Garrett

Arrests and court actions in a city police report

Dave Thompson, a Negro ice wagon driver, fined ten dollars or twenty days for selling ice without wagon scales. Weight and Measure Inspector J A Hughes filed the complaint. John Hill, a Negro, arraigned for an assault at Warren and Adams, case continued to July 22 with hold without bond unless Jones is deemed seriously hurt. Captain Averyt returns to duty after illness. Auto patrol out of service by a broken axle. horse patrol restored. Auto repairs planned Saturday. Officer Darnell returns after rheumatic illness.

Dave Thompson Recorder's Court Weight J. A. Hughes John Hill John Kruse Jonathan Jones Warren and Adams Recorder’s Court Edington Jones

Deaths and Funerals for Thomas Yonts in Crichton

Thomas Benton Yonts aged 61 died after a lingering illness at the family home in Crichton near Spring Hill Road. He was a Missouri native who spent nearly fifty years in Mobile county. Survived by his widow and daughter Mrs. H. C. Hagan, the funeral is set for 4:00 PM from the family home and 4:30 PM at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. services led by Rev. Father T. J. Eaton. Also notes the Friday funeral of Mrs. Annie Lee Pedersen at 4:00 PM from 403 Monroe Street, conducted by Rev. C. C. McGehee, burial in Magnolia Cemetery, pallbearers listed.

Thomas Benton Yonts Hyland Avenue Spring Hill Road Crichton Missouri Mobile County H. C. Hagan St. Mary's Catholic Church T. J. Eaton Magpolia Cemetery A. L. Pedersen Annie Lee Pedersen Monroe Street C. C. McGehee St. Francis Street Methodist Church Magnolia Cemetery Messrs William Qttschalk Edward Tschalk

Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Health and Habits

An ad proclaims Chamberlain's Tablets relieve constipation and liver issues caused by poor digestion and improper diet. The snippet mentions an unrelated legal note about Mulhall testifying on a 1964 Rhode Island labor union activity for Aldrich's campaign and a $600 payment from Cushing.

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