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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
7
A hazy column describes the initial shock upon landing in England. The piece uses satirical humor about confinement, social expectations, and a waiter’s odd guidance as a passenger quizzes odds on the next race.
Hong Kong and Canton trade halts as Kwang Tung severs ties with Beijing. Governor General proclaims provincial autonomy and orders southern troops against Provisional President Yuan Shikai, citing despotism and ruin of the republic. Rebel government claims formal authority over Canton.
Jackson Mississippi July 19 Four men named C Loney were arrested yesterday charged with killing C D Newell and Mrs Newell whose bodies were found in their field last Saturday The suspects were taken to Brandon jail Willie Loney a Newell employee reportedly told Jim Loney s wife that Newell cursed him and he planned to kill both
For constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia use Dr New Life Pills. Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls them the king of all laxatives and says they are a blessing to his family and he keeps a box at home. Get a box and get well. Price 25c. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
A westbound Texas and New Orleans Railroad train No 11 exploded between Houston and Beaumont killing engineer Alfred Tyler and fireman G S Montamut. Mail clerks Shannon and Wofford injured along with several passengers. Baggage and mail cars derailed. New Orleans clerks Shannon and Wofford hurt but not seriously. Six passengers sustained minor injuries.
Special to The Item from Montgomery Alabama July 19 The Second Regiment will encamp at East Lake Birmingham for seven days beginning July 28 Montgomery companies and other local troops will depart at noon July 28 for Birmingham.
Lakeland, July 19, two men died in a pistol duel at Montbrook after a quarrel over King’s daughter. T. D. Howard of Lakeland and E. W. King of Montbrook fired simultaneously and both were killed instantly. Howard was an Atlantic Coast Line flagman from Maxwell, North Carolina.
Columbus July 19 Arthur I Vorys who managed the Taft campaign in 1908 issued a statement denying Mulhall assertions before the senate investigating committee in Washington He recalled Mulhall visiting headquarters uninvited and seeking a committee invite to Washington and rejected a promise to name a cabinet member for the Manufacturers Association He said he campaigned for labor votes and warned there was no deal with the association.
In homes, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is urged for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Polanco of Del Valle Texas reports his daughter’s cut foot healed, noting it saved her and noting the salve is world’s best at 25 cents and recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
Washington reports that Chill yesterday signaled willingness to study Bryans peace plan details becoming the twenty second nation to endorse the project in principle. Details have been sent to all twenty two endorsing nations and to the seventeen that have not yet replied.
The body of a young woman, about 25, was found tied to a fence near Oak Forest, Illinois. A gold watch remained on her dress and a pocket book lay nearby. police suspect foul play, not suicide, and a missing passenger near Tinley Park may be linked to the case.
Meyers secretary of the Interstate Association of Oil Mill Superintendents met in Montgomery with Bruce Kennedy of the Business Men's League to discuss bringing the 1914 convention to the city. The group includes about four thousand oil mill leaders from states east of the Mississippi, allied Machinery Exhibitors Association members from across the nation.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state establish the Belle Mina Bank of Belle Mina in Limestone County. The capital is from Decatur and other stockholders are named as owners of the new financial institution.
A boiler blast at a grist and saw mill near Trinity in Decatur County Alabama killed two people and left another dying. Percy Thrasher ten and Richard Thrasher thirteen were among those injured with Wood McDonald also hurt. the explosion smashed machinery and splintered wood as authorities held the report for miles.
Rid your children of worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer a candy lozenge that expels worms regulates bowels and restores health. Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois testifies she has used it for years and would not be without it. Guaranteed price 25c available at druggists and by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and St Louis and Van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Alabama.
Cairo Illinois July 19 Ellis Edmunds a Negro charged with attempted assault on a Kentucky girl and wounding her brother was arrested here last night A mob was reported forming in Kentucky to lynch the suspect after he was spirited away.
G. Hardy Smith advertises lending money on forty pence security and options to build or sell homes, outlining financing details and terms for prospective buyers.
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