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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1913

Page

12

Tuscaloosa Bids for Navy Armor Plate Plant

Tuscaloosa launches active campaign to win the Navy armor plate plant proposed by Secretary Daniels. A committee led by F C Blair will travel to Washington to present Tuscaloosa claims and a detailed prospectus on coal ore resources costs and water savings.

Tuscaloosa Ala Secretary of Navy Daniels F. C. Blair George A. Searcy W. W. Brandon H. B. Foster F. Clabaugh Washington Alabama Senate House Congress Navy Yards United States

Crusade Began Against Steading Military Equipment

Montgomery July 25 Colonel KE Graves commanding the Fourth regiment announces a drive to seize military property held improperly. A local company member faces criminal charges for selling a ponchot worth 4.69 for 26 cents to a chauffeur. Graves warns buyers are liable as sellers under strict federal law.

Montgomery Ala KE. H. Graves Graves

City Briefs: Odd Fellows Initiate. Scouts Camp Plans

McInnis lodge No. 7 Odd Fellows to confer initiatory and third degrees Friday night. Boy Scouts of Mobile return from a scouting trip to camp grounds at August 24. U S Marshal Deans resumes duties after month long illness. Mobile excise commission to hear Claude Cameron transfer of retail liquor license to Will Schroeder at 66 South Commerce on Monday.

American Boy Scouts of Mobile R. E. Daly, Sr Henderson Point Pass Christian Gulfport Boy Scouts Daly Guilfport Beauvoir Biloxi Mississippi Militia the Excise Commission of the City of Mobile Will Claude S. Cameron Will Schroeder South Commerce Street

First Jersey Ribbon Fish Caught Since 1850

William B. Davis of Ocean City New Jersey caught a four foot ribbon fish off the Jersey coast. It is noted as the first such catch since 1850 when Beeseley's Point was a naturalists rendezvous.

Jersey Beeseley William B. Davis Ocean City N. J

Secrecy Clouds Rail Mediation Talks in New York

Federal mediators and railroad managers hold quiet sessions as talks resume in New York. Railroads push for arbitration of some grievances while public opinion pressures workers to compromise. In Newport a ten month old Vanderbilt baby receives extensive care from a large staff after arrival from England.

Associated Press New York Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt America Rom England Vanderbilt Newport

Estate worth $200000 tied up in public administrator

Chicago officials report an estate of 200000 left by William Henry Lee of the Saird and Lee Publishing Company, who died June 30. The public administrator holds the assets awaiting claimants as efforts to locate heirs have been unsuccessful. A bridegroom posts 700 farm and 700 cash to vow fidelity and a model marriage, pledging no gambling, dancing with others, or gossip, and promising proper household duties.

Associated Press Chicago William Henry Lee Saird and Lee «Publishing Company Lees Rete

Henderson pleased with the decision in railroad rate case

Montgomery Alabama July 25 Charles Henderson president of the state railroad commission said he was highly gratified that federal judges upheld the commission in the Louisville and Nashville railroad passenger rate case. He added that the commission should handle railroad regulation and praised the decision as vindicating their views.

Montgomery Ala Charles Henderson State Railroad Commission Louisville and Nashville Railroad Henderson Troy

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Easy Liver Relief

A nostalgic advert promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy for sluggish liver and constipation. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer, claims to replace calomel, and appeals to both children and adults.

Dodson

Royal couple arrives incognito for crown regatta in Paris

King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain, traveling incognito, arrived in Paris on July 25 en route to the crown regatta. They were greeted with an enthusiastic ovation while shopping and a casual luncheon was noted.

Spain Paris Alfonso Queen Victoria Hincheon

Personalities visiting Mobile for short stays

Reed R. Wood, chief room clerk at the Battle House, travels to Childersburg and Talladega Springs. Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald of Houston visits friends at the Cawthon Hotel. Gage Clark of New Orleans is in Mobile on a visit. J. R. Harmody and family from Birmingham are in Mobile for several days. W. H. Slaughter of Lower Peach Tree stays at the St. Andrew. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Root of Philadelphia visit friends for several days. Miss M. S. Stubblefield of Moss Point visits and is registered at the Battle House. Mrs. E. P. Webb of Biloxi visits Mobile. Mr. A. B. Wolf and son Cooney depart for Forest after a visit to Mrs. Olf’s mother on Government street. W. E. Rudolph of St. Louis is in Mobile for a week. his mother, said to be recently dangerously ill, is mentioned.

Reed R. Wood Battle House Childersburg Ala Talladega Springs Robert Fitzgerald Houston Tex Cawthon Hotel J. R. Harmody Birmingham Mobile M. L. Root Philadelphia M. 8S. Stubblefield Moss Point, Miss E. P. Webb Biloxi, Miss A. B. Wolf Cooney Forest W. E. Rudolph Charles Rudolph Mobile and Ohio St. Louis

Mrs. Pankhurst Critically Ill in London

London July 25. Doctors attending Mrs Emily Pankhurst say her condition after hunger strike while in Holloway prison has worsened. They ordered immediate blood transfusion as a precaution. One physician stated she could be no worse.

Associated Press London Emmaline Pankhurst Holloway Pail

Morris and Benedict Ready for the Ring Fight

Carl Morris of Oklahoma and Al Benedict of Brooklyn New York prepare for a fifteen round bout in Oplin Missouri. Morris weighs 225 pounds giving him a thirty pound edge over Benedict. Both fighters are reported in excellent condition for the match tonight.

Associated Press Oplin Carl Morris Oklahoma al Benedict Brooklyn N. Y Morris

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promised Quick Liver Help

An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a remedy for liver and digestive troubles including constipation. It claims quick relief, avoiding calomel, and adds benefits for headaches and skin issues with availability from druggists for 25c and free samples from Hot Springs Chemical Co., Hot Springs, Ark.

Hot Springs Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Specials For Sale Local Frame Homes with Various Rooms

Multiple 11 2 story and 1 story frame residences listed for sale across S S Oh Sheltreyndith house Indiana Ave W Cedar Margaret Reed Reed Ave Hall Place and other streets. Each property notes rooms and lot sizes with prices and monthly payment terms.

S. S. Oh Sheltreyndith Weindiana Ave Reed Ave New Hamilton and Monterey St Hall Place S. Monroe W. Everett St

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DRUID State Guard Fountain E. Ward Pennsylvania Railroad City Mr. Ward W. Po G O"harding Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company St Louis Porter King The Southern Railway Selma Mr. King Gulf City G. B. Deans Bebe” Vanderbilt Alfred G. Vandervilt Alfred G. Vanderbilt Gage Clark New Orleans W. H. Slaughter Lower Peach Tree, Ala the St. Andrew Tutt’s Morrill & Lyons E. Pankhurst Benedict Root Bryan Knox Taft E. S. Mar Garet S. Spring Hill Ave S. Lafayette St. S Dauphin St S. S. Delaware E. Marine St Mira St Dunham and Rapier W. S. Fulton St Old Government St Lot N. S. Old Shell Road Hallett St Yuille St. Francie Title Insurance Title Insurance Company Capital St. Joseph Street Bank of Mobile National Banking Tion Just Palm Beach L. H. Meyer & Sons Dauphin Street Forbes E. E. Forbes Piano CO Corner Dauphin and Jackson Sts H. L. Pruitt, Mer Pine Crest Park American Securities Co Bell
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