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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
8
Indianapolis traffic police will switch to shirt sleeves white duck caps and lighter uniforms including white roll collars and narrow black bow ties. Officers are asked to deepen hip pockets so revolvers are not visible, replacing heavy helmets and blue coats.
Montgomery Alabama July 24 A. C. Cook a tarre planter in Camden reports to Daniel Cook that the boll weevil has reached Wilcox county and is devastating the cotton crop while the corn crop is very poor due to lack of rain. He notes crops look very gloomy and that last year he produced about 150 bales of cotton.
The record shows probate court items including mortgage taxes licenses balances and fines. It lists cash disbursements and receipts from various sources such as tax collectors road funds and state aid, along with transfer of funds and court costs. The figures detail balances from 1912 and related accounts.
Senator Works charges President Wilson overstepped constitutional authority by aiding in framing the tariff bill and pressuring passage. He condemns the Democratic caucus for forcing votes and warns of power abuse that could imperil our government. He cites motives and fears revolution. Chamberlains Tablets advertisement notes stomach relief.
The Associated Press reports that Postmaster General Burleson proposes extending parcel post service and that Representative Lewis argues the government must eventually control parcel transport up to 100 pounds. Lewis claims the law grants Burleson authority to raise weight limits and criticizes railroads aiding express companies against the order.
Washington July 24 the United States Bureau of Education urged in a strong statement that the present public school system remains ahead of the past. It asserted that the three R s are taught more scientifically and with a modern view to individual needs despite critics who long for a so called fundamentals era.
A wireless dispatch from the Grosser Kurfverst reports Dr Robitzsch of the Cross Bay observatory aboard and conveying that help has been received for the missing arctic explorer Lieutenant Schroeder Stranz. Earlier reports said the expedition of 11 Germans and 5 Norwegians endured a terrible overland journey and likely perished.
Birmingham July 24. J P Evans a noted Negro fraternal leader attacks the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows claiming excessive salaries and office greed cripple endowment obligations. He urges reforms at the Birmingham grand lodge meeting August 5-9 to align with state insurance rules and pay accumulated claims. Evans charges leaders profit from the people and calls for remedies.
The Italian Lake District was devastated by severe hurricanes overnight. Widespread damage reported with a sharp drop in temperature across Italy and significant impact felt nationwide.
W. M. Fitzpatrick faced arraignment before Judge Henry Chamberlain on operating a detective agency without a license. The case was continued to July 30. A warrant was issued by Thomas McMahon, Fitzpatrick had arrested for violating the prohibition law. A woman named Willie May, a jail resident, was mentioned with unclear charges and a separate fi ne of 25 dollars or twenty days.
Montgomery man T M Hays testifies he found more benefit from Digestit than any other medicine. The ad urges readers to try a 25 cent package to prove the truth and enjoy unrestricted eating with Digestit advertised at Van Antwerp's.
Mrs Buchanan of Fourth Avenue noticed inmates cutting through the eastern corner of the county jail and alerted authorities. Convict inspector W. H. Pattie and deputies pursued the escape, recapturing most inmates as guards quickly contained about 150 prisoners inside the jail. Investigators will examine how the break was planned and carried out.
The Royal Theatre presents Pathe's Weekly Hara as a Guardian Angel a comedy featuring Leo Delaney Robert Gaillard and Van Pyke Brooke plus When Love Loses Out a Lubin comedy with Jennie Nelson Building a Trust Lubin with Marie Hotely and Robt. Burns today.
William L. Clayton, former Colorado insurance commissioner under Governor John Shafroth, committed death by his own action on Wednesday in Denver.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan says Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her dysentery struck daughter and she declares it the best medicine in the world. Sold by all dealers and stores.
Cotton begins to open in Dallas county with first base of the season due within a month. Indications point to a fair Selma territory yield and limited boll weevil damage. The first open boll was harvested at J B Fort’s farm in Safford. Others report openings coming slowly nationwide and Selma merchants expect an early bale this season.
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments for men women and children. It offers mail orders from Alabama Street St Louis Mo for $1.00 and claims two months’ treatment per bottle with guaranteed relief.
J P Herrmann, a bank stockholder, protests to the comptroller of the currency against a $50,000 bonus paid to Benjamin F Be wards upon retirement as bank president last April. He argues directors lacked authority under national banking laws to pay for nonperformed services and opposes a $100,000 pension fund for employees.
Acting Comptroller Kane referred J. P. Herrmann’s complaint against the directors of the National Bank of Commerce of St. Louis to the national bank examiner in that city for investigation.
Calhoun Water Company of Anniston files articles of incorporation with the secretary of state to engage in a general water supply business. Authorized capital is $75,000 with $2,000 subscribed. Stockholders are M. B. Wellborn, Niel P. Sterne, and W. P. Acker.
In Montgomery on July 24 the war department warned the Birmingham front line artillery to secure a proper armory or face disbanding. The battery holds about $80 000 worth of equipment but lacks quarters. Members are raising funds in Birmingham to build an armory as Major L S Dorrance plans to visit to arrange battalion encampment.
The Morris Fertilizer Company, a fifty million dollar corporation, will locate a large fertilizer plant in Montgomery. It has bought ten acres in north Montgomery and will begin construction soon, making the city the second largest fertilizer manufacturing center in the world.
St Paul Minnesota July 24 1913 the new city directory lists 2400 Johnsons with 400 bearing initial A plus 1040 Olsens and 800 Smiths. The publication shows common surnames flood the listing reflecting local demographics.
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