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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1913

Page

5

Pensacola election probe widens with votes and fines in dispute

The Pensacola investigation into a city election renewed on Friday with about two dozen witnesses. Frank Poll declined to testify citing a need to consult his attorney. Recorder John G Welsh and Police Chief Sanders testified on fines remitted after election. George H Hervey testified about expenditures for Sol Cahn and payments to Bowman, with other details recalled.

Pensacola Fla Ity Frank Poll John G. Welsh Sanders Frank Pou Poll Greenhut George H. Hervey Sol Cahn Minnesota Cahn Bowman

Chorus Fever Sweeps London as Theatre Auditions Fail

Scattered applicants flock to Daly's and Adelphi voice trials as chorus master says thousands seek stage work and only a few vacancies exist for touring and autumn towns. A curate joins hopefuls, singing There is a Green Hill Far Away, but is disqualified by one verse.

London Daly's Theatre Adelphi Theatre Chas. H. Fletcher B. Halstead Scott Chicago Ills William Belmont Cleveland Ohio J. H. Taft Brooklyn N. Y R. J. Hamlen Detroit Mich Fletcher’s Wm. J McCrain Omaha Neb J. R. Clausen Philadelphia R. M. Ward Kansas City

Hoodoo number has no terror for thirteenth White House bride

The piece notes global superstition about the number 13, citing Miss Jessie Wilson as the thirteenth White House bride. It mentions Brighton changing an address from thirteen to 12A, Paris diners avoiding 13, Turks expunging the word, Italian lottery bans, and Norse myth linking Loki to thirteen at Valhalla.

Jessie Wilson White House Brighton England Paris Valhalla Loki Balder Hader

Next White House Bridal Pair

Jessie Woodrow Wilson, second daughter of the ranean, and Francis Sayre receive congratulations from all parts of the world. Sayre works as an assistant in the complaint bureau of District Attorney Whitman's New York office. He recently passed the bar at Lancaster Pennsylvania. The late Robert H Sayre, Francis’ father, was the engineer who built the Lehigh Valley railroad.

Jessie Woodrow Wilson Ranean Francis Mr. Sayre Whitman New York Lancaster His. Pathas Robert H. Sayre Lehigh Valley Railroad

Delicate Task of Federal Judge Settles Ring Return

In Philadelphia judge McPherson orders Miss Sarah Wilson to return or pay equivalent of a $350 diamond ring tied to a bankruptcy case. The court suggests she may settle with a large wealth of wedding gifts valued at over a quarter million dollars in lieu of handing back the ring. Miss Wilson, 25, Baltimore Woman’s College alumna, active in YWCA work and public service, has a notable biography and public speaking record.

Simon Alfonso Spain Republic of France China Japan Vatican Pius X Italy Miss Wilson Gainesville Phi Beta Kappa Woman's College Baltimore Kensington Philadelphia New York City J. Borden Harriman Delaware Wilson Misa Wilson Jessie Axsons Epiadelphia

Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson to Wed Bowes Sayre

The engagement of Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson to Francis Bowes Sayre is announced, making her the thirteenth White House bride. The Wilson daughter is expected to have a simple ceremony, following precedents set by Alice Roosevelt and other presidential weddings.

Jessie Woodrow Wilson President Wilson Wilson Francis Bowes Sayre White House Miss Wilson Woodrow Sir Bike Baltimore Alice Roosevelt Nicholas Longworth Miss Roosevelt Victoria Luise Kaiser Prince Ernst August of Cumberland Berlin Lucy Payne Dolly Madison Justice Todd Surpeme Court Madison Whiet House Alice Roosevelt Todd- Payne Great Britain Anna Todd Jackson John G. Jackson Congress Maria Monroe Monroe Samuel Gouverneur Washington Elizabeth Tyler Tyler William Waller Mary Hallen John Adams President Adams Delia Lewis Alphons Yver Pagnet Mary Easton Lucien B. Polk Emily Marlin Lewis Randolph Nellie Grant Grant Algernon Sartoris Emily Pratt Hayes Russell Hastings Frances Folsom Cleveland Henry Y. Satterlee Nesengvest

Prominent Americans and European Rulers Send Wedding Gifts

Hundreds of wedding presents arrived from notable Americans and rulers across Europe. The Kaiser's bracelet plus Sevres porcelain pieces from France's President Loubet highlighted the high level of international congratulations.

President Loubet France

Court 100 Slow Whips Teacher In Ventura County

Mrs E M Taylor a photographer horsewhipped C A Marcey principal of Fillmore grammar school after he administered corporal punishment to her son. She had reported the incident to the Ventura county district attorney but could not wait. She struck on the street with a pivot blow then repeated the lash with a horsewhip.

Sayre youth to become deputy district attorney in New York

Francis Bowes Sayre aged 28, born in South Bethlehem, son of the late Robert Heysham Sayre, studied at Lawrenceville and Williams College, Harvard Law. He practiced in New York with District Attorney Whitman, will become deputy assistant district attorney upon admission to New York state bar. His mother is Martha Finlay Sayre, linked to John Williamson Nevin. a descendant of Hugh Williamson and related to Ethelbert Nevin.

Y. W Francis Bowes Sayre South Bethlehem Robert Heysham Sayre Lehigh Valley Railroad Sayre Bethlehem Iron Works Bethlehem Steel Works Lehigh University Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville N. J Williams College Harvard Law School Sigma Phi Fraternity Gargoyle Society Phi Beta Kappa Williams Whitman New York New York State Mr. Sayre Martha Finlay Sayre John Williamson Nevin Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster Hugh Williamson North Carolina Robert J. Nevin

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promised For Burns and Cuts

In every home keep Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Polanco Del Valle Texas writes it saved her daughter’s cut foot and others praise the salve as the world’s best. Only 250 recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen J. H. Polanco Delvanile Tex R. No van Antwerp Drug Corp

Pleased With the Low Cost of Operation of Electric Fan

A man reports using an electric fan at work and home with improved comfort and little bill increase. He claims costs are under a cent per hour and urges purchase from dealers, with prices starting at eight dollars.

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