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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1913

Page

4

Daily pawned articles report mandated by city council

The city requires pawnbrokers to file a daily report on pawned articles each morning by 10 o clock on special forms. Noncompliance carries fines from five to fifty dollars. Police expect the measure will aid stolen-property recovery.

James Gibboney and Company Government Street Catherine Monterey Joseph Lyons J. H. Hughes C. A. Mohr James Gibboney

Mobile Couple Wed at Gretna Wedding Tale

Miss Edna V. Brown of Mobile and W. C. Wojohn, a clerk for Zadek Jewelry, wed in Gretna across the river from New Orleans. The ceremony before Judge Dauenhauer had no witnesses, as the couple had kept their plans private and had been courting for about five years.

Edna V. Brown C.J. Gayfer and Company W. C. Wojohn E. O. Zadek Jewelry Company Gretna New Orlean Picayune Dan Cupid Mobile Fdna V. 7 Monay Brown Kinsfolk Pap Dad Wojohn Miss Brown Dauenhauer Zadek Jewelry Company C.J. Gayfer Company

A Wild Ride at Bijou Theatre Adrats Tonight

In South Africa desert wilds Bessie Eyton performs a daring escape amid elephants and aeroplanes in Selig’s Polyscopic novelty A Wild Ride. Shown at Bijou Theatre with 10¢ adult 5¢ children prices. Don’t miss this showcase.

Bessie Eyton Desert South Africa Selig Bijou Adraténton

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Easy Relief from Constipation

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, gentle alternative to calomel for liver tone and bowel relief. It claims no salivation or negative aftereffects, guarantees satisfaction with money back, and warns against imitations. It cost 50 cents per large bottle.

Dodson

Wilson delays cabinet meeting amid Mexican situation

President Wilson stayed in his study as cabinet ministers were unavailable for the planned meeting. Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson shifts travel plans, delaying a direct briefing on Mexico to the president and Secretary Bryan. The situation remains unchanged in the United States.

Associated Press Washington Wilson State Departments Henry Lane Wilson Mexico City Havana New York Key West Bryan Mexico United States

Demand for Protection of American Citizens Abroad Sparks Senate Debate

Senator Fall introduces a resolution calling for full protection of American citizens in foreign countries, focusing on Mexico. Senators weigh necessity and risk, with calls for diplomatic means first and questions about possible armed action if diplomacy fails.

Associated Press Washington Fall Mexico Bacon Foreign Relations Committee Macon United States Stone Williams Works Senate Madero de la Barra

Three bitten by rabid pet in Lee County

Sheriff G P Butler Rufus Butler and Dr C Head all of Opelika Alabama seek pasteur treatment after a Mexican poodle in Butler household develops rabies. The dog bit young Butler on the hand before dying. Saliva exposure suspected via ear and hand lacerations. All three received precautionary treatment.

Montgomery G. P. Butler Lee County Rufus_Butler C Head Opelika Pasteur Sheriff Butler Butler

Deaths of Ander and Fagerstrom family members

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary FE Ander and Mrs. May E Ander at their Dog River home with Rev. Berry officiating. Interment followed at Pine Crest Cemetery with pallbearers named. Also noted was the death of a Whistler resident, a Sweden native, and M L Hendrix of Whistler, age 40, who had paralysis for years. burial occurred in Whistler Cemetery.

Mary FE. Ander May E. Anderson Dog River Mobile Bay Mr. Berry Theodore Ala Pine Crest Cemetery Henry Fletcher Herndon Fletcher Mann Anderson William Bryan Walter Smith John Fagerstrom Sweden Whistler J. F DL. W. H E. J. Fagerstrom St. Bridget's Catholic Church M. L. Hendrix M.L. Hendrix Mobile County

Circumstantial Evidence the Legal Curse of Age Says Spicer

Sam C. Spicer Jr. sentenced to life for wife murder. awaiting supreme court appeal. He claims circumstantial evidence is the legal course of the ages and says he was moved from Andalusia for security. He is 29, to be 30 next month, and cares for his seven year old daughter.

Spicer Montgomery Ala Sam C. Spicer, Jr Andalusia Montgomery County Supreme Court A. H. Alston Joe Greene

Trapped by Flames Convicts Burned Alive on First Floor

Five inmates serving life sentences burned when a fire trapped them on the first floor after they were in their bunks at 9 pm. The origin is undetermined and authorities say no light existed in their area until smoke and flames spread. The tragedy prompted investigations into prison officials and state authorities.

S. T. Byrd Jackson C. C. Smith Crond Brewer

Mississippi Antitrust Suit Aims to Oust Railroads

Attorney General Ross A. Collins filed in Coahoma County a suit against the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroads alleging an unlawful merger. The suit seeks to oust the Illinois Central from Mississippi, forfeit the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley charter, place both into receivership, and force dissolution of intercompany holdings.

Associated Press Jackson Miss Ross A. Collins Coahoma County Ilinois Central Yazoo Mississippi Valley Mississippi Illinois Central Mississippi Valey

City Court calendar lists murder trial and license cases

In the courts the City Court Serames judge entries show murder in the second degree for Louis Freeland and license violations with Thomas Washington and Biscuit Brown reset for July 28. Prohibition violations and embezzlement cases with Catherine Ivory Jacob Hauser Le Miller and others reset for July 29. Wednesday calls include Joseph Kentz Fannie Moorer Richard Bettner and David Flynn with assault cases and knife injury.

Serames Louis Freeland Thomas Washington Biscuit Brown John Morris Catherine Ivory Jacob Hauser Joseph Kentz Fannie Moorer Richard Bettner le Miller David Flynn

Law and Equity Court Docket July 28 1913

The Equity side before Judge Berney transacted business with cases including Norman Van Hyning vs Thomas Huskon et al revived in Louisia Van Hyning’s name and Union Naval Stores Co vs Amelia Frelichstein decree pro confesso for lack of answer. Other matters: Cowley et al v Louisville and Nashville R R set for hearing on exceptions to supplemental answer and motion to fail bill. W S Hedden vs H H Wefel Jr demurrers overruled. Lelia Gans vs J D Terrill damages $495.35 with exemptions waived. G Mertz vs J C Pitroff final default on verified account $181.20.

Law and Equity Court Equity Berney Norman van Hyning Thomas Huskon Louisia van Hyning Union Naval Stores Company Amelia Frelichstein John Cowley Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Law and Equity Court—Law Side W. S. Hedden H. H. Wefel, Jr Lelia Gans J. D. Terrill G. Mertz J. C. Pitroff

Smith chancellor business notices in Tuesday docket

A list of chancery cases with pleadings and decrees pro confesso. Includes A C Woodham vs Joshua Collins. Dave Hudgens vs T B Pace. J A Bances & Co vs Vinegar Bend Lumber Company. Frank Glessner vs Nicholas Baudin. Agnes Allen vs Helton Allen. Julia McCarty vs Charles McCarty. James Richardson vs Jennie Finch. Several matters set for July dates and guardianship motions noted.

Teddy Ruelt as Mexico ambassador urged by Texas trip

A telegram to President Wilson urged appointing Colonel Theodore Ruelt ambassador to Mexico and protection for Americans there. Forty four signers, calling themselves citizens from Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri and other states, mailed the message after a Rio Grande Valley land survey trip.

Associated Press Dennison Tex Wilson Theodore Ruelt Mexico United States Sister Republic Rio Grande Valley Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri States Texas- Mexico

Mobile social notes at Battle House and surrounding visits

M. P. Levy and daughter of Mobile, visiting New York and staying at the Battle House. G. C. Robinson, Southern Railroad agent, leaves for Birmingham. William H. Monk Jr. returns to Mobile after two weeks in Chicago Detroit and Grand Rapids. E. S. Parish and John B. Pitts of Montgomery are in Mobile on business. Bert M. Meadow and W. D. Givan of Birmingham visit friends. Misses Bessie Estelle Cuthbert visit cousins in Russell Alabama. Miss Bertha Haggblom visits Russell. Miss Laura Crook of Pensacola returns home after weeks with Irma and Virginia Denver. Mrs A B Wolf of Forest Mississippi and son Milton visit Mrs A Cosminsky on Government street.

M. P. Levy Daughter Mobile New York Battle House William H. Monk Jr Chicago Detroit Grand Rapids Mich Bessie Estelle Cuthbert Hortense and Elizabeth Cuthbert Russell Ala Laura Crook Pensacola Irma Virginia Denver Marine Street Miss Crook A. B. Wolf Forest, Miss Milton Wolf Mrs. Wolf Mrs. A. Cosminsky Government Street

Bessie Eyton Uses Ostrich In Desert Escape

Selig presents A Wild Ride at Bijou Theatre with Bessie Eyton as the daring heroine. The polyscopic novelty shows today with 5 cent children’s admission. Don’t miss this resourceful desert adventure.

Paterson Mills Bomb Wrecks Helvetia Silk Plant

A bomb damaged Helvetia Silk Mills in Paterson New Jersey wrecking machinery and windows. Police conducted a rigid probe but made no arrests as hundreds of striking workers gathered outside the plant. The mill is a major site in the four month Paterson silk worker strike with thousands recently returning to work without concessions.

Associated Press Paterson N. J Helvetia Silk Mills Helvetia Mills

Keep pure the mouth the gateway of health

Advice on dental hygiene stressing daily brushing to protect a child's health. It explains how unclean teeth lead to decay, tender gums, poor chewing, and weak digestion, risking nourishment and overall vitality. The message urges mothers to instill lifelong oral care.

Sozodont Tooth Powder and Paste Promote Free Use

Sozodont Tooth Powder and Tooth Paste are described as free from grit and acid and recommended for use with LIQUID SOZODONT. The LIQUID is said to penetrate and cleanse the powder and paste to polish the tooth surface. Sold at toilet counters worldwide.

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Edna Brown Nodson Forbes Forbes Piano Company America Corner Dauphin and Jackson ST H. L. Pruitt Mer Constitutional North Thority Dr. Head John Fagerstrom, Sr Chancery Court Teddy MEX G. C. Robinson The Southern Railroad Birmingham E. S. Parish John 8. Pitts Montgomery, Ala Bert M. Meadow W. D. Givan Bertha Haggblom Russell, Ala W. H. Cuthbert Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Southern Railway Company Memphis Tennessee C. C. Taylor Cotton Exchange Building R. V. Taylor Gen. Mgr Haiden Miller Fri. Traffic Mgr. M O. R.R
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