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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1913

Page

2

Regularity in a Child’s Bowel Health Advice

A mother should teach children early the regularity of bowel movements by watching food. In hot weather prompt care is needed for constipation and biliousness. The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative and tonic, available by mail order from Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello IL.

Caldwell Louise Reynolds Jackson St. Lynchburg Dr. Caldwell de. W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello,il

Second Session of Colored Knights Opens in Birmingham

The afternoon session qualified delegates without the grand lodge degree as membership doubles since the last meeting. Welcome addresses were given by Dr. L W Kyles and Edna Ezell, with remarks from Mrs Proctor and Rev W L Bailey. The Wednesday session notes ongoing reconciliation between grand and subordinate lodges and a memorial service planned.

Committee On Rules Charlotte Alice M. Byrd

Best Medicine in the World Statement Cited by Mother

Mrs Willis of tatre credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing her daughter’s severe dysentery calling it the best medicine in the world. Bethel A M E church hosted a Wednesday program on the Young Women’s Christian Association aiding colored women with Pauline Huggar Jackson of Birmingham urging support and the grand lodge approving a $25 grant to start a colored association in Birmingham led by Charlotte L Proctor.

Chamberlain Mrs. Willis Tatre Mich Abel Bethel A. M. E Young Women's Christian Association Pauline Huggar Jackson Biringham Grand Lodge Colored Association Birmingham Charlotte L. Proctor

High compliment to Kelly-Brady Hardware Company

The Hardware Dealers' Magazine July issue devotes a long article to the Kelly-Brady Hardware Company of Mobile praising its four story showroom, modern shelving, silent glass display cases, and the mantle display as the finest in Mobile. The piece notes 25000 feet of floor space and a special display for lady customers, calling their two and a half years in business progress commendable.

Hardware Dealers’ Magazine Kelly-Brady Hardware Company Kelly-Brady Company Mobile

Notable Architect Denies Support Claims Amid Society Spotlight

Frank M. Andrews, builder of the Battle House, faces a sensational New York story while denying nonpayment to wife Pauline Frederick and asserting his right to dine with women. He discusses business woes, notes he may seek receivership, and asserts the F. M. Andrews Company remains solvent with assets around $900,000.

Frank M. Andrews New Battle House New York Andrews Louisville Pauline Frederick Charles P. Taft Mr. Andrews F. M. Andrews Company Title Guarantee and Trust Company Trust Company T. Coleman du Pont

Equitable Project Plans Spark Major Office Building Dispute

Architect Mr. Andrews alleges involvement by General DuPont and the Title Guarantee and Trust Co in stopping work on a $28.5 million financing for the largest office building on the former Equitable site. Andrews claims profits could have near $2 million. Taft and DuPont are accused of trying to freeze him out.

Andrews General DuPont Guarantee and Trust Company Mr. Andrews

Brunnier Declared A Citizen Of The United States

In a U S district court Judge Toulmin ruled that E A Brunnier editor of the Alabama Staats-Zeitung and a South prominent figure had always been a citizen of the United States. The case arose after German subjects sought naturalization papers and Brunnier was initially thought not naturalized.

United States District Court E. A. Brunnier Alabama Staats-Zietung South United States Toulmin Brunnier Mr. Brunnier Mar. Brunnier Mobile

Cases Disposed of by Inferior Court

Henry Hill was fined five dollars or ten days in each of two frivolous prosecution cases. Alfred Kemp faced a fifty one dollar or thirty day fine for assault and battery after pleading guilty to assault Pose. W H Fisher pleaded guilty to operating a meat market without a license and was fined sixty dollars or thirty days at hard labor. J T Smith and Herbert Brown had warrants for taking and using a boat from its mooring for landing without permission. their cases were continued until August 2.

Henry Hill Inferior Criminal Court Alfred Kemp Kemp Joseph Pose W. H. Fisher Dominick T. Gimon J. T. Smith Herbert Brown John G Smith Mobile Launch Exchange

Samuel Gompers Accused of Pressuring Wilson for Hughes Support

Colonel Mulhall writes that Samuel Gompers, AFL president, exacted a pledge from Governor Wilson to back William Hughes for the U S Senate. Mulhall claims Wilson campaigned for Hughes in New Jersey, a charge echoed by Republican leaders in Washington.

American Federation of Labor Martin M. Mulhall J. Philip Bird National Association of Manufacturers Wilson New Jersey William Hughes United States Senate Hughes Mulhall Washington

Get Something Be Something at African Methodist East meeting

George W. Chandler of Montgomery founder and president led the 11 o clock service at Metropolitan AME Church. Delegates from Alabama Georgia and Oklahoma attended with farmers prominent among them. Bishop Williams will preach the opening sermon as the gathering opens with addresses from notable clergy and leaders.

United Actor of Good Shepherds of United States of America George W. Chandler Montgomery Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church Jackson St. Michael Streets Elbert House Snow Hill Chandler Henderson Ulmer Wilcox County John Williamson Brantley Edward Sawyers Hale County James Mickle Russell County John E. Edmond Brooklyn Ala C. C. Reynolds Cuthbert William Madison, Jr Oklahoma A. J. Alstork Charles A. Fisher D. D Birmingham Franklin Street Baptist Church Mobile Williams Augusta

Biggest close out chair and rocker sale in Mobile

Adam Glass and Company announces a major furniture closeout in Mobile featuring a selection of chairs and rockers at deep discounts. The event promises unprecedented pricing and lasting value for local shoppers.

Mobile Adam Glass & Co

Oakdale dairy woman sues city milk inspector for damages

Mrs. Anna Brunson, dairy operator in Oakdale, files suit in law and equity court against Dr. Forrest R. Harsh, city meat and milk inspector, seeking 1000 dollars. She alleges on January 13, 1913 he wrongly condemned five cows as tubercular, depriving her of their milk. The case advances to the next term.

Anna Brunson Oakdale Law and Equity Court Forrest R. Harsh City Meat and Milk Inspector Harsh

Revival Near Theodore Closes With Thirty-One Additions

The Baptist revival meeting near Theodore Alabama ended last Sunday night adding thirty-one new members. Preacher H V Daffin from Mobile led the revival with assistance from J D Crosby of Moss Point Mississippi.

Theodore Ala H. V. Daffin Mobile J.D. Crosby Moss Point Miss

Wilson Deliberates U S Policy Toward Huerta Regime

Ambassadors and officials weigh U S stance on Mexico amid Huerta regime. President Wilson suggests cautious approach with constitutional principles guiding aid and recognition. Secretary Bryan downplays potential disruptions to lectures as policy debates continue. Senator Fall signals move to push repeal of 1912 neutrality statute enabling Huerta munitions imports.

United States Huerta Wilson Latin America Wilson Sing Mexico Bryan Ambasador Wilson Washington Fall Foreign Relations Committee Senate

Governor Carranza seeks belligerent rights in Mexico crisis

Governor Carranza wired a strong protest to the U S diplomatic agent in Washington urging against recognition of Huerta by the United States and asking for belligerent rights. He claimed most Mexicans favored him and that with belligerent rights he could quickly gain control of the government. The message text was not released.

Associated Press Eagle Pass Tex Carranza Constitutionalists Washington United States Huerta

Constitutionalists Fear Foreign Pressure on Mexico

Douglas Arizona July 16 reports say foreign governments seek U S intervention in Mexico stirring anxiety among Sonora rebels. Constitutionalist leaders insist they aim to prevent foreign interference and note rebels have treated Americans with respect despite Obregon's retirement from Guaymas. Huerta is losing and pushing for intervention, but they deny wanting it.

Associated Press Douglas Ariz Washington United States Mexico Sonora Obregon Guaymas Huerta

Fire Chief Receives Letter About Missing Husband

Bayou la Barre Hotel manager reports Mrs H A Page, married two weeks, fears for her husband C H Page 48 formerly with Mobile Fire Department. He is jailed on a perjury charge for falsely claiming his wife’s age and is under $500 bond awaiting grand jury action. He took ten days leave at marriage and did not report by Friday July 11.

Thos. F. Price Bayou la Barre H. A. Page Page Mobile Fire Department

Winter promoted to command at Hot Springs hospital

Lieut. Col. Francis A. Winter, on duty in the surgeon general's office, is ordered to command the Army and Navy General Hospital at Hot Springs Arkansas starting November 1, relieving Lieut. Col. Henry Fisher who will take command at Walter Reed hospital in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Francis A. Winter Surgeon General Army and Navy General Hospital Hot Springs Ark Henry Fisher Walter Reed

Wisconsin Professor Paul S Reinskeh Nominated as China Minister

Associated Press reports Dr Paul S Reinseh of the University of Wisconsin political economy named minister to China and sent to the Senate for approval on Friday in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Paul Sreinseh University of Wisconsin China Senate

Tug Gladys Sold Under U S Court Decree

A United States court issued a decree of sale on Wednesday for the tug Gladys owned by Fy Mumme. The case named Ollinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company as complainant.

United States Gladys Fy. Mumme Ollinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company

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L._H. Harrison Dept Resinol Baltimore Columbia Ice Cream CO Equitable Project U.S Samuel Gompers Grove City Milk Inspector Amb Warner Mr. J. Hanscomb Wollaston Mass Warners Safe DYE Works Conception Street Waterman Your Gabrifl, Jewelry Tr Winter Wisconsin DR. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo, N. Y Mobile Trunk Co J. H. Wienand Dauphin Street
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