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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1913

Page

3

Meteoric Career of New York Financier Ends in London

Anthony N. Brady, prominent New York financier, died in a London hotel from angina pectoris aged seventy two. The Westport wreck in October claimed relatives. Brady built wealth from tea stores to gas and transit holdings and led major utilities. He directed New York Edison and Brooklyn Rapid Transit and is survived by his wife Marcia, five children, eleven grandchildren.

Associated Press London Anthony N. Brady New York City America New York Brady New York, New Haven and Hartford Westport Lille France Albany Troy Chicago Wallstreet New York Edison Company Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Consolidated Gas Company Marcia Brady

Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Health for Children

Rid your children of worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer a candy lozenge said to expel worms regulate bowels and restore health. Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois testifies she used it for years and would not be without it. Guaranteed all druggists or by mail price 26c Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and St Louis and Van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Alabama

J. A. Brisbin Elgin Lll Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia St. Louis van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Ala

Hart Wins Sixth New Jersey District Seat

Archibald Co. Hart a Democrat won the sixth New Jersey district seat to succeed the late James Martin. He had the support of President Wilson while Republican opponent Woods McClare trailed, with Progressive Herbert Bailey also running. early indications showed Hart ahead by over 5,000 votes as results neared completion. President Wilson followed the election with interest and awaited official returns.

Associated Pog Sussex N. J Archibald Co. Hart New Jersey James Martin Hart Wison Woods McClare Mulhall Senate Herbert M. Bailey McClare Associated Press Washington Wilson White House

Eckmans Alterative Coughs and Lung Ailments Endorsed

An aged testimonial from Saratoga N Y promotes Eckmans Alterative for throat and lung troubles including consumption bronchitis bronchial asthma and stubborn colds. The affidavit from Jas W Kanaly claims recovery after 1906 treatment and urges others to try the remedy sold by Braswell s drug.

Eckman R. H. McCarthy Jas. W. Kanaly Braswell

Arbitration progress clears Erie tangle on wage talks

Federal mediators push rapid progress toward fixing a peace arbitration between Eastern Railroads and conductors and trainmen. The Erie dispute eased after managers withdrew wage demands from certain conferences, with a possible deferral of any increase to January 1, 1915 and a move to include managers’ grievances in the arbitration scope.

Associated Press New York Evic Board of Arbitration Erie J. C. Stuart The Judge Chambers Federal Board Stuart Underwood Waumatosa Wis Erie Company Mediateria Reads

Mutinous Swiss Guardsmen at Vatican Reject Demands

In Rome on July 23 the Vatican army of Swiss guards rejected their Monday memorial terms as destructive to discipline. Their commander ordered any who could not submit to current military rule to return home. Organizers of the agitation faced dismissal while guardsmen murmured in dissatisfaction and sought an audience with Cardinal Merry Del Val.

Rome Vatican Holy See Merry del Val

Forest Fires Ravage Yellowhead Pass Area

Edmonton reports fierce forest fires raging between Tete Jaune Cache and Jasper in Yellowhead Pass. About ten miles long and two miles wide burned over area, flames spreading rapidly and threatening lives near the Nacache river.

Associated Press Edmonton Tete Jaune Cache Jasper Yellowhead Pass Rockies Lfe Nacache River

Disaster in factory burns workers on four floors

A blaze in a four story brick cigar factory on Water Street, Binghamton, killed many women and girls and injured others. Fire department and visiting volunteers battled the flames as the fire spread rapidly through wood interiors and opened doors created a draft. The disaster mirrors the Triangle Waist case in suddenness and causes are blamed on a cigarette butt.

Water Street Court Henry Erie Railroad Triangle Waist Company New York City New York Ellis Walsh McLoughlin Francis R HK. Freeman Binghamton Clothing Company I Belive Binghamtonm Clothing Company SDS Freeman Hogg

Governor Sulzer Blames Tammany for Fire Tragedy

Governor Sulzer calls the Bingamton fire a terrible catastrophe and says the people will hold Mr Murphy of Tammany responsible. He criticizes the state labor department and notes Murphy blocks confirmations of John Mitchell and James M Lynch for state labor commissioner.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Sulzer Binghamton Murphy Tammany State Labor Department Senate John Mitchell James M. Lynch

Mexican general offers to mediate truce in conflict

Los Angeles reports General Geronimo Trevino, veteran of Mexican battles, ready to return to Mexico to mediate between warring factions. He says a general truce is possible, though he is too old to seek office. Mrs John Miller Horton writes a ritual for decorating graves of revolutionary soldiers.

Associated Press Los Angeles Geronimo Trevino Mexico Trevino John Miller Horton

Autopsy Details Death By Mouth Through Brain

An autopsy in Newark New Jersey reveals a fatal wound from a sharp round instrument driven through the roof of Emma Corduan’s mouth into her brain. Police continued investigations into the unusual homicide discovered last night under her bed.

Newark N. J Emma Corduan

Mobile Benefits Seen From New Mobile and Ohio Link

City leaders and bankers laud the Mobile and Ohio Railroad through Memphis as a major upgrade for Mobile port activities. Officials predict increased export cotton and freight via Mobile, boosted by through bills of lading and deeper channel work.

Southern Railway Atlantic Seaboard Mobile J. Lesitie Taylor Mobile Clearing House Mobile and Ohio Railroad Memphis Ohio Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Tina J. W. Little People’s Bank Corinth Europe Central South American R. W. Taylor Molile L. C. Fry Merchants’ Bank of Mobiles Mobile and Ohio D. Ledyard Mobile Cotton Exchange Mobile and Mobile and Ohio and Southern Railway Eenter

State Medical Corps to Be Organized in Alabama

Sixteen medical officers of the state militia will gather at the capitol to organize the state medical corps and field hospital. Major G H Gilchrist of the medical corps U S A and general staff at Washington will supervise the organization effort.

Montgomery Ala Capitol Btte G. H. Gilchrist Medical Corps Washington

Marshal Deans Improves. May Return Soon to Office

The condition of U S Marshal G B Deans, confined to bed for weeks, was reported much improved on Wednesday and it is expected he can resume duties within a few days.

Marshal Deans United States G. B. Deans

Bright's Disease Warning and Early Kidney Care

The article explains Brights disease as a kidney condition not always fatal if caught early. It stresses neglect of early kidney trouble and the danger of delaying proper remedies, urging prompt and efficient treatment in incipient stages.

Bright

Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Ad claims proven kidney relief

Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy is advertised as effective against kidney and liver disease, claiming 36 years of use and thousands of testimonials. It markets 50c and $1 sizes, with free samples offered from Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Dept. 332 Rochester NY, and cites a consumer testimonial of recovery from Bright's disease after four months of use.

Warner Safe Remeiies Co Rochester Bright

Mexico and U.S. Trade Tensions at Veracruz Port

Reports from Vera Cruz indicate tension over rebels near Tuxpan with the U S battleship Louisiana dispatched to protect citizens. State department and navy actions address ransom claims involving Tomas Hind and rising unrest linked to Villa’s forces in region amid disrupted rail links and communications.

Tuxpan Associated Press Mexico City Vera Cruz United States Louisiana

Admiral Beatty Ordered to Report to Washington

Rear Admiral Frank F. Beatty commander of the Atlantic fleet's fourth division received orders to report to Washington. He arrived with his flagship Minnesota from Vera Cruz where he had been stationed for over two months. Officials wish to confer with him on conditions in Mexico.

Washington Associated Press Newport R. L Frank FE. Beatty Minnesota Vera Cruz Mex Mexico

Used Bible for Lighters in Prison in Mexico

I J Davis of Dallas described his two and a half month captivity by Mexican constitutionalists from May 13 to July 19. He said his Bible was used as cigarette lighters by captors and that only a few chapters remained when he was freed. Davis noted the captors sometimes had little to eat yet shared with others when released without payment under American consular pressure.

Associated Press Dallas Texas I. J. Davis Mexico Davis Setersett Ter Eran

Honors Requisition for Harry Henderson

Harry Henderson a white man arrested in Mobile must return to Temple Bell County Texas to stand trial on swindling over 50 dollars. Governor Neal honored the requisition request of Texas Governor Colquitt. Read tomorrow's Saturday Evening Post for the Cole announcement the largest automobile advertisement ever written. Bioch Fros agents 9 and 141 North Water Street advertisement.

Montgomery Ala Harry Henderson Mobile Temple Bell County Texas Neal O. B Colquitt Saturday Evening Post Cole Bioch Fros North Water Street

Married Man’s Home Routine Tied to Wife’s Summer Trip

A humorous note suggests a husband’s domestic routine shifts while his wife is away at a summer resort, implying chores and habits change in her absence. The quip frames the home dynamic as lighthearted and temporary.

Bank Run Ends as Fort Dearborn Brings Cash to Kenwood

In Chicago on July 23 a bank run at Kenwood Trust and Savings Bank ended when Fort Dearborn National Bank sent $200000 to meet depositor demands before opening. A. K. Brown announced that funds would be paid dollar for dollar and extra tellers would prevent delays. About $500000 had already been disbursed yesterday.

Associated Press Chicago Kenwood Trust and Savings Bank Fort Dearborn National Bank A. K. Brown

Laborer Beheads Foreman With Hatchet in Pa Job Site

In Plymouth township near Wilkes Barre a laborer struck Thomas Hutchins, foreman for a water pipe gang, with a shovel and killed him with a hatchet. The suspect fled to his boarding house before returning in fine clothes. Fellow workers restrained him as police suspect mental illness.

Associated Press Wilkesbarre Thomas Hutchins Plymouth Township Here Hutchins

New Jersey Progressives Field a Complete Ticket

Progressive leaders in Jersey City say New Jersey will have a full slate of candidates in the upcoming state election. The statement underscores party organization and readiness for the campaign season.

Associated Press Jersey City N. J Progressives of New Jersey

Handling Heat and Constipation with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

An illustration of heat weakening women leading to indigestion and constipation. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative tonic to restore digestion, blood and nerves, with testimonials from Mrs. Henry Moeller and Mrs. A C Caldwell and a free sample offer from W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.

Caldwell Henry Moeller Lee Ave Chicago A. C. Caldwell Denver Cole W. B Washington St Monticello Ill

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N.Y. Financier Papal Corduan Husban Warner’s JAS. Mphillips Gro. ,Co, Distributors,commerce and Upsie Roosevelt Navy Admiral Cowles Tomas Hind Southern Pacific Railroad State Department Buffalo Guaymas Topolobampo Tuxpain Madeira Saltillo Fort Dearborn National toyAid of Chicago Savings Bank Penn Progressives Alban Ee Tate Ansco Cyko Paper
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