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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1913

Page

2

JABBED OFFICER IN CHEEK WITH PIN

Claude Edwards was arrested after a streetcar altercation with Deputy Gillis on Wednesday night. He allegedly struck Patrolman Pistole in the face and jabbed a hairpin into the officer’s cheek during a Thursday attempted re arrest. Edwards was held on bond after failing to appear in recorder’s court.

Claude Edwards Spring Hill Avenue Macon and Harris Oliver Pistole Edwards Recorder’s Court

Greek Land and Sea Forces After Bulgars

A Saloniki dispatch reports Greek forces using combined land and sea movements to isolate about 20,000 Bulgarians between the southern Bulgarian frontier and the Aegean coast. A Vienna dispatch notes a large troop movement in southern Russia, likely aimed at pressuring Turkey.

Associated Press London The Post Aegean Littoral Vienna Chronicle Gays Russia Turkey

Islands Tremble Under Severe Earthquake Near St Thomas

St Thomas and nearby islands were shaken by a prolonged unusually severe quake early today. No damage has been reported.

Associated Press ST. Thomas Islands

Three Cooper children fatally bitten by rattler in Tennessee

Three children of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper near Townsend Tennessee were found dead after rattlesnake bites. A nearby infant, left by the river bank, fell into a stream and drowned while the mother searched for the others. The children were sent to gather eggs when the tragedy occurred.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn John Cooper Townsend

Constitutional Amendment Aims Federal Marriage and Divorce Control

A joint resolution by Representative Edmonds of Pennsylvania proposes amending the Constitution to give Congress power to establish uniform laws on marriage and divorce nationwide and to impose penalties for violations. The move, reported from Washington on July 24, seeks nationwide standardization of marital law.

Associated Press Washington Congress Edmonds Pennsylvania United States

Kansas Natural Gas Won't Extend Lines to Oklahoma Field

In Topeka on July 24 the Kansas Utilities Commission was ruled not to require the Kansas Natural Gas Company to extend pipelines to new fields in Oklahoma. Federal Judge Marshall held the commission failed to show a binding clause in the company charter requiring such expansion.

Associated Press Topeka Kan Kansas Natural Gas Company Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Utilities Commission Marshall

Stovall Sails for Europe

Pleasant A. Browall United States minister to Switzerland sailed from Savannah GA en route to Berne via New York on July 24.

Stovall Europe Associated Press Savannah Pleasant A. Browall United States Switzerland Berne New York

Hay’s Hair Health promise to restore gray color

Old age stigma fades as Hay’s Hair Health advertises a solution to gray hair. The copy claims immediate natural color restoration and money back guarantee. Offers a 50 cent bundle with Harfina Soap at multiple local drugstores.

Batt Hay S Hay van Antwerp Drug Corp Braswell’s Drug Store Ortmann Bros Dave S. Bauer Sutton Bros ROE Drug CO J. T. Hawkins & Son

Attempted raid on Mobile jewelry stores leads to arrest

Detectives and a traffic officer arrested Manuel Samora and Steven Morates as they left the ee Jewelry Company on Dauphin street. Morales possessed a gold watch chain and a diamond set Elk pin identified as Julius Goldstein property. a Moose pin was bought for a dollar. Officers say the pair had visited many downtown jewelers and may be wanted elsewhere. A grand larceny charge will be filed against Morales.

Manuel Samora New Orleans Steven Morates Murphy and Lacey Walter Burch Ee Jewelry Company Dauphin Street Morales Julius Goldstein Samora I. Dahlheimed Palace Jewelry Company Moose Loyal Order of Moose Goldstein Mobile Moose Lodge Samara Lower Government Street

Cummins Denies Lobbyist Statement in Senate Inquiry

Senator Cummins rejected Mulhall's claim of a meeting in 1910 and a private room conference with Dolliver. Mulhall testified he could not locate Dolliver’s room and asserted the National Association of Manufacturers opposed Cummins for backing an eight hour bill. The committee did not pursue the basement room detail.

Associated Press Washington Cummins Senate Committee Martin M. Mulhall National Association of Manufacturers John Kirby, Jr Mulhall Dolliver House Kendall Iowa Senator Cummins Emery Representative McDermott Illinois

Whitemound merchant earns value from Chamberlains remedy

Whitemound Wisconsin merchant W D Magli bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to serve customers but soon fell ill himself. He states one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more to him than the cost of his entire stock. Sold by all dealers.

W. D. Magli Whitemound Wis Chamberlain

Dortch to Lead New Mobile Chamber Trade Committee

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League formed a new trade expansion committee with John B. Dortch as chairman. Directors received the Mobile Trade Commission report on Central America and discussed boulevard plans, civic parades, school talks, and a boy’s dinner to boost youth involvement. Don A. Farnsworth discussed potential general secretary role but no action was taken on the vacancy.

Chamber of Commerce and Business League Board of John B. Dortch Dortch Mobile Trade Commission Central America W. H. Armbrecht Alabama Don A. Farnsworth Democratic National Committee Chamber of Commerce

Mediation discussed as Mexico crisis looms

Senators discussed Mexico policy as President Wilson sought a peaceful solution. Senator Bacon said mediation depends on Mexican factions and proposed provisional president to hold an election. Ambassadors Wilson and Bryan slated to brief the foreign relations committee after talks with the president.

Diaz Bacon Senator Bacon White House Mexico Wilson Senate Henry Lane Wilson Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bryan Senate Committee Foreign Relations Committee

Stray Kickapoo Indians Reported Missing in Mexico

US agents after a trip to the Kickapoo reservation in Sonora say one Oklahoma tribe is lost. Two tribes report the group went to Coahuila to visit relatives and are held by Mexican authorities. The missing Indians, suffering from hunger and disease with deaths, are each to receive $200 semi annually from lands in former Indian territory.

Associated Press Douglas Ariz United States Kickapoo Indian Territory

Federals Routed by Constitutionalists at Bamoa

Constitutionalists under Singaloa defeated a federal column at Bamoa near the Southern Pacific line. Reports say about thirty federals were killed and many horses and much ammunition captured. Bamoa lies about 20 miles south of San as in Sonora.

Associated Press Hermosillo Sonora Singaloa Bamoa Southern Pacific Mexico Sanas

Outlaws March Under Guard Await Court Martial

From Douglas Arizona July 24 a court martial awaits thirteen men marching to Cumpas under constitutionalist guard. The insurgent reports name them as Frederico Cordova's outlaw band active in the lower state regions. A wealthy Sahuaripa merchant also in custody in connection with the group.

Bart Douglas Ariz Cumpas Sonora Frederico Cordova Sahuaripa Outlawa

School Board Votes to Reinstate Kindergarten Program

The school board approved reinstating kindergarten with a 6 to 3 vote, restoring the primary supervisor position and proposing budget cuts to save about 1840 dollars. Commissioner Cochrane cited a projected 12000 dollar deficit next year but argued the program could run on less funding.

Ahe School Board Tiee Yeas Harry T. Hartwell Thornton Jordan McCall McGowin Cochrane Vickers, Crenshaw Stallworth Erwin Craighead S. Murphy M. E. Kimball John T. Cochrane Murphyg Derby Leinkauf Semmes Oakdale Murphy Russell Leiakauf

Sleeping car reservation rules shift debated by Western Passenger Association

Chicago officials report reforms to curb unused berths with tighter reservations. Ten minute claim window proposed, with some favoring cancellation an hour before departure. A Canadian plan option would refund unused berth, while discussions emphasize etiquette and reducing loss.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Western Passenger Association

O'Hara as a Guardian Angel at Pathe Weekly

The film program lists Pathe's Weekly featuring O'Hara in a guardian angel role with Leo Delaney Robert Gaillard and Van Dyke Brooke. Also shown are When Love Loses Out a Lubin comedy with Jennie Nelson Building a Trust a Lubin comedy with Marie Hosely and Robi Burns. Today Royal Theatre.

O'Hara Vitagraph Leo Delaney Robert Gaillard van Dyke Brooke Lubin Jennie Nelson Marie Hosely Robi. Burns Royal Theatre

Fare Boxes on Cars on Street Line Introduced

The local street car company installs fare boxes for coins. Passengers pay with nickels or dimes or exact fares. Conductors provide change from larger coins, then the passenger inserts the correct amount. carrying small change speeds trips and benefits riders.

Militant suffragist attempt greets Premier Asquith in Morley

In Doncaster on July 24 a militant suffragist tried to seize Premier Asquith at the Morley town hall as he rode to receive the freedom of the city. Miss Key-Jones shouted Stop torturing women, you scoundrel and tried to pull him from the automobile before police dragged her away.

Doncaster Eng Asquith Morley Yorkshire

Doctor Adrian Taylor to speak at Dauphin Way Church

Dr Adrian Taylor recently returned from China will address a medical mission program at Dauphin Way Baptist Church on Sunday July 27 at 11 am. He will discuss his work in China and seek to attract a large audience.

Adrian Taylor China Dauphin Way Baptist Church Taylor

Sir Edward Gray Watches Mexico

London July 24 Sir Edward Gray British foreign secretary keeps in communication with the British admiralty in case a British warship in Mexico would be advisable. Thus far however the British face no danger. The foreign office notes foreigners in Mexico have suffered from ongoing disturbances.

London Sir Edward Gray Mexico Foreign Office

King of All Laxatives Promoted by Buffalo Resident

Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York extols Dr King s New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives. He says they bless his family and he always keeps a box at home. Get a box and get well. Price 25 cents. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Store.

Dr. King Paul Mathulka Buffalo N. Y van Antwerp Drug Cert Anv

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