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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

11

Ex Justice Held Liquor License Case Faces Court

The article details a federal liquor license dispute involving James T. McMahon and his brother Thomas McMahon. Assistant U S District Attorney Alexander Howard seeks to file an information in district court while James asserts the brothers acted as employes with a license acquired after government prosecution concerns. The case centers on licensing after alleged violations of state and federal law and ends with the commissioner discharging both defendants.

United States Richard Jones, Jr James T. McMahon United States District Alexander Howard Friday United States District Court Harry T. Toulmin Howard Vigororek Secrec Thomas McMahon Toulmin Jones McMaon McMahon Wheelerville Pat J. Maloney Burch and Pearson Monroe Park Howard Alabama Department of Justice Secretary of the Treasury Commissioner of Internal Revenue Thomas. McMahon Internal Revenue Laws James McMahon

Lang Arrested on Assault Warrant in Crichton

Deputy Hugh Gillis arrested John Lang on a warrant for assaulting Harry Lewis in Crichton. The case is set for hearing Saturday in the inferior criminal court.

John Lang Hugh Gillis Crichton Harry Lewis Inferior Criminal Court

Three Deaths At Louisville From The Heat

Three deaths and several prostrations were attributed to the heat in Louisville by noon today. Government thermometers showed no relief overnight with temperatures at 101 degrees at midday. In Kansas City and surrounding Missouri, a cooling trend was expected after three days of 100 plus readings, with yesterday reaching 111 degrees at Hutchinson Kansas.

Associated Press Louisville Kansas City Kansas Missouri United States Weather Bureau Hutchinson

Scorching Heat Continues in St Louis City

In St Louis the heat wave persisted with the mercury at 97 degrees and rising by noon. No additional deaths were reported after yesterday’s record 101 degree peak, marking the hottest spell of the year so far.

T. Louis St. Louis

Crop Damage After Severe Thunderstorm Strikes Clinton Iowa

Clinton Iowa reports a drop of over 30 degrees from Wednesday's heat plus rain and hail storms last night causing heavy crop damage in the area.

Clinton Iowa

Linen rail pocket matches car covers with embroidered initials

A linen rail pocket features multiple exterior pockets, designed to coordinate with car covers. It bears heavily embroidered initials, is silk bound, and washable for practical use.

Saxo Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief With Refund Guarantee

An advertisement touts Saxo Salve as effective for chronic and acute skin troubles including eczema. It claims itching stops after the first application and skin conditions improve within days. If unsatisfied, money will be refunded. sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp in Mobile Alabama.

van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc Mobile

Grandfather Clock Said to Carry a Jinx in Amite City

Amite City Louisiana July 18 George Zollenburg reports his heirloom clock brings misfortune since June 18 1913. It struck thirteen at noon and the clocksmiths refused repairs. Since then relatives, birds, and livestock suffered odd fates, and neighbors deem the hoodoo clock unfit for any relative.

Amite City George Kollenburg Zollenburg Hammond Blessie Germany Zollenberg

Ellsworth Will See Garrison Ellsworth Will See Garrison

American Consul Luther Ellsworth of Piedras Negras leaves for San Antonio to consult with General Bliss and Secretary of War Garrison on arrival there. Refugees say Torreon was attacked by a large Constitutionalists force, with federals outnumbered and provisions scarce. It is alleged the consul dynamite conspiracy story was revenge by a discharged former employee of the Constitutionalists in Piedras Negras. About 1000 Constitutionalists under Garza and Gonzalez defeated Col Lagarette near Lampazos and may join Governor Carranza on Saturday.

Piedras Negras San Antonio Eagle Pass Texas Luther Ellsworth Bliss Torreon Piedras Nes Orix Hundred

Townsend Attacks Bryan Over Public Service Income

Senator Townsend of Michigan denounces Secretary Bryan for selling lectures while in office and living on $12 000 a year. He accuses Bryan of setting a standard that could erode public duty and criticizes cabinet policy as catering to private gain, urging living within official pay.

Associated Press Washington Brysin Townsend Michigan Senate Townsand Secretary of State Bryan Chautauquas

Brave Boy Hero Receives Carnegie Medal and Cash Award

Kenneth Oliver, an eleven year old from Tampico, earns a bronze medal and 2000 dollars from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for saving seven year old Gladys Russell from an oncoming freight train near a railroad track. The event occurred last March when the boy pulled the girl to safety as a train passed, narrowly missing both. The award supports his education as he aims to attend college. The notice also includes an advertisement for Kickapoo Worm Killer, praised by a mother in Elgin for curing children's worms.

Ploomington Tit Kenneth Oliver Tampicod Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Gladys Russell Commission Kenneth Gladys Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Tampico

Adjourning in Crawford and Duplantier Chancery Actions

In the courts note the case J A Bances and Company versus William M Crawford set for July 14 in Claire Mechem versus Armand Duplantier submitted on bill and decree pro confesso. Adjournment until Saturday morning at ten o clock.

Most Needed Now In The Public Service

The text argues against public employees leaving duty for private gain and cites President Bryan. It suggests if such action becomes common it harms public service. It notes foreign and domestic tensions, including Japan relations, Panama tolls, Colombia claims, and tariff matters, shaping diplomatic ties.

Bryan Europe Columbia Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Commissioner Ones A. B. Garretson The Order of Railway Conductors W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Trainmen Mississippi Dodson Zadek Jewelry Co Kodaks and Photo Supplies Mobile, Alabama Grandpa Jinx Ellsworth Garrison Nadindla Fuller Bros Ldo Blue Bell Army Tampico, Ill Child J. A. Brisbin Elgin Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia van Antwerp Drug Co Mobils Forbes Krell-French Smith & Barnes Willard Harvard Corner Dauphin and Jackson Sts H. L. Pruitt Mgr the Capital Security CO National Bank OF Norfolk Virginia Gregory Birmingham Montgomery Ala Lee Gregory Pullman Pullman Company G. Hardy Smith St. Michael Street Mobile, Ala
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