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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
4
Governor O Neal received word that Dr James K Powers president of Florence Normal School is hopelessly ill at his Florence home after a carbuncle operation and possible blood poisoning endangers his life. Separate rubber novelties are noted as comforting travel aids.
Mrs. James Bordan of Fulton Clarke county was shot six times at her home on Wednesday night and is believed fatally injured. A man, thought to be a negro, fired on her then fled as neighbors sought help. Bloodhounds were requested but unavailable. Additional text discusses fashion trends unrelated to the incident.
Col G J Hubbard and Col A G Quinn report the First Regiment Alabama National Guard likely to encamp in Mobile in August. The Arlington race track grounds or bay front property were offered, with selection of the site to be made under defined limits. Quinn vows to secure inducements and coordinate with the governor ahead of a August eleventh start.
Round leather cases carry three triangular glass bottles, noted as convenient for transporting liquids.
The Guthrie Oklahoma court will hear the story and rules of St Benedict. The Benedictine order discipline and labor principles are presented as the basis for a case by Sister Justian against the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart. The defense argues vows of labor and obedience define the order.
W T Robertson of the Montgomery county board of revenue has asked the grand jury to investigate complaints by white prisoner Frank Loftin against county physician Dr Harry T Lay. Loftin says Dr Lay neglected eye treatment while in Montgomery county jail.
From Hadji Beilik Greece reports to Associated Press detailing Bulgarian massacres and burning of Nigrita Strumitza Doxato Seres and Dimirhissar. He describes bayonet wounds eyes gouged out torture and mass graves with only 150 of 3500 Doxato residents surviving. Consuls confirm reports as cities burn.
A flashlight shot during a state health board and Newark Tuberculosis Association film show triggered a panic at a Newark theater. About 1500 people attended including many foreigners. nearly 100 injured, two seriously, as crowds surged for exits after the announcement.
Alice Freeman five years old daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Freeman of Wetumpka died in Montgomery infirmary from a fractured skull and internal injuries after being struck by a passenger train at Elmore station Wednesday afternoon. She was visiting an aunt and died at 4 pm with funeral to be held in Wetumpka this afternoon.
Chicago July 19 Tribune authorized by President Comiskey states the price Milwaukee paid for outfielder Larry Chappelle. Figures show form TM cars 43 dollars and 3000 dollars if Beall failed to report for work. Cash penalties of 2500 dollars if no satisfactory catcher by January 2 1914. On this basis Chappelle cost the White Sox 18000 dollars.
Indianapolis July 18 The governor announced that the Irnix q National Guard will likely deploy to Mineral Springs race track to prevent the opening of the second meeting planned for August 21. Action hinges on evidence of gambling via the credit system at the track. The current meet ends soon.
Washington July 18 William Denham of San Francisco was appointed special assistant to Attorney General McReynolds to handle pending and proposed suits to recover government title to oil lands worth millions in California Wyoming and other western states The suits challenge Tafts 1909 oil land withdrawals to conserve resources and supply the navy Cases begun in Los Angeles Judge Riner Cheyenne ruled against the government against the Mid West Oil Company and the case goes to the US circuit court of appeals
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