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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1913

Page

3

McLoughlin Wins Davis Cup Final In Straight Sets

Maurice E. McLoughlin of San Francisco defeats Charles Dixon of England in four straight sets to capture the Davis trophy for the United States. The match ends 8-6 6-3 6-2 amid hot, sunny conditions with a large crowd watching at Wimbledon.

Maurice McLoughlin San Francisco Dixon Associated Press Wimbledon Eng Maurice E. McLoughlin England Dwight F. Davis McLoughlin Charles P. Dixon Ixon United States Australasia Canada South Africa Germany France Belgium United We McLoughlin Na Ohen W E McLoughlin Bixes Schmidt Parke Williams Park

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court

Marriage licenses were issued Monday from the probate court to William F Telshaw and Maud F E Shafer, Harry B L Sanders and Oranda Lockler and Whit Rodgers and Bertha Stacey. Herbert A Feibleman and O D N Browne appointed notary public by Governor Emmet O Nea l filed their bonds in the probate court on Monday.

William F. Telshaw Maud FE. Shafer Harry BL. Sanders Oranda Lockler Whit Rodgers Bertha Stacey Herbert A. Feibleman OD. N. Browne Emmet O’neal

Old Florence Normal Embraces Prosperity and Growth

State Normal School Florence Alabama reports rising enrollment and staff for 1873-74 1911-12 and 1912-13 with 430 575 and 20 teachers. The institution emphasizes strong scholarship graduates trusted nationwide and announces a new women’s dormitory and rural-teachers program ahead of fall term opening on Wednesday September.

Old Normal Florence Normal Alabama

Opposition 10 Negro Nominee Deliberated at White House

Senator Hoke Smith and Senator Gore discussed with President Wilson the fate of A. E. Patterson Oklahoma Negro nominated for registrar of the treasury. Indications point to no push for confirmation and possible withdrawal. Senator Owen voiced cautious support for a segregated approach to black appointments.

Associated Press Washington Hoke Smith Lester Gore Oklahoma Wilson A. E. Patterson Registrar of the Treasury Patterson Gore National Democratic Committee Owen White House Register

United States Regains Trophy in Historic Tennis Cup

The cup saga spans twelve seasons with wins by United States, England, and Australasia. In 1903 the Doherty brothers moved the cup to England, 1907 saw Brookes and Wilding take it to Australia, and last winter England’s Parke Dixon and Beamish reclaimed it briefly. The present tournament, the greatest in the cup’s history, ended with the Dominion team losing to the United States in the final, returning the trophy to America.

United States Doherty Brothers England Brookes Wilding Australia Parke Dixon Beamieh British Isles Australasia Larned Dohertys Holcombe Ward Bears Wright France Belgium Germany South Africa Wiesbaden Canada Dominion America

Big Silk Strike Ends Amid Job Uncertainty

The big silk strike is declared over in Paterson New Jersey as mills reopen but many workers remain jobless. Manufacturers say they have all the hands they can use until orders resume, with an estimated $5,300,000 in lost wages and twenty-one small plants closing.

Associated Press Paterson N. J

Ped Man Draws Fined for Assault in Alabama Court

In the inferior criminal court Monday Leonard Bock faced assault and battery charges after allegedly slapping Walter Glover at Oak Grove. He was fined 19 dollars plus costs and ten days in jail or the alternative of paying the fine. he chose the fine and jail. Bock was acquitted on a pistol on Glover’s property. Lulu Thompson, charged with vagrancy, was fined five dollars or ten days. Attorney Moses Kahn acted as judge during Judge Henry Chamberlain's vacation.

Inferior Leonard Bock

Shippers Forecast Warns Against 94 Degree Heat

River forecasts show the Tombigbee and branches barely change over the next two days. Coast rises noted while the Alabama remains steady. Shipments moving north east and west should guard against heat in 236hour windows.

Tombigbee Alabama

Weather Outlook With Showers Across East Gulf and Atlantic States

Summer heat persists with showers in the east gulf and south Atlantic states as a high barometric area dominates the Atlantic gulf coast region. A cool air mass moved over the upper Mississippi valley and upper lake region after warm spell. Chicago reached a max of 104 degrees. A low barometer area over the northern Rocky Mountains brings generally fair skies and rising temperatures. Forecasts extend to Mobile tonight or tomorrow.

East Gulf South Atlantic States Atlantic Gulf Coast Mississippi Valley Upper Lake Region Chicago Rocky Mountain Mobile

Currency Bill Gains White House Backing and House Path

President Wilson says the administration currency bill will be reported by the House Banking Committee without major changes and tied to a party caucus as a measure. Rep Wingo predicts swift reporting and adoption in similar form. Chairman Glass plans votes on amendments with a expected ten to four approval for the administration bill.

Associated Press Washington Wilson House Banking Committee White House Wingo Arkansas Glass

Police Court Proceedings Report From Monday Session

Emanuel Gonzales asked for a continuance in a false pretenses case before Recorder Wington. reset for Thursday. Mitchell Latiros, charged with keeping an open store, requested recorders court delay to Wednesday. Harold Davis fined 30 dollars total with jail option for two speeding charges. one charge dismissed as duplicate. Jerome Johnson discharged after arrest for driving a wagon without a light. Frank Bush fined 10 dollars for disorderly conduct. Napoleon Hartfield and John Pernet fined 25 dollars each for disorderly conduct. May Jones arraigned on assault with a gun. case continued to permit officers to arrest another suspect Jones says he shot at.

Emanuel Gonzales M. Lichbach Togwery Wington Mitchell Latiros George Malone Recorders Court Jidington Harold Davis Davis Motorcyere Ludlow J H. Davis Jerome Johnson Speth and Kinnamon Recorder's Court Johnson Frank Bush William Chandler I. J. Brown Napoleon Hartfield John Pernell Edington Agather May Jones Macon Harris Recorder’s Court Jones

Remains of Mrs Kate Williams Laid to Rest

The remains of Mrs Kate Williams who died Saturday were interred Sunday afternoon in the Catholic cemetery. The funeral from St Matthew's Catholic church at 4 pm was officiated by Rev Father John W Dunne. Pallbearers named R Goubil C S Goubil G Goubil A R Goubil J R Goubil.

Kate Williams St. Matthew's Catholic Church John W. Dunne Messrs R. G. Goubil C. S. Goubil G. Goubil A. R.goubil J. R. Goubil

Ramsey Infant Dies After Short Illness

Edward Clayton Ramsey six months old, son of Mr and Mrs LD R Ramsey, died Sunday at 304 South Layou Street. Funeral held Monday with interment in Magnolia Cemetery.

Edward Clayton Ramsey LD. R. Ramsey South Layou Street Magnolia Cemetery

Funeral of Troy Powell Held at Theodore Home

The funeral for Troy Powell was held Sunday at 10 o’clock from the family home near Theodore Alabama with large attendance. Rev. Mr. Snow of the Theodore Baptist Church conducted the service. Powell was buried in Magnolia Cemetery where many floral designs adorned the grave. Pallbearers included Henry Bolton Charles Tillman Sam Lundy Charles Clements McCall and J. Henderson.

Troy Powell Theodore Ala Mr. Snow The Baptist Church of Magnolia Cemetery Henry Bolton Charles Tillman Sam Lundy Charles Clements

Death of Miss Eugenia Lee Wilson at Mobile home

Miss Eugenia Lee Wilson daughter of Mrs Anna A and the late J J T Wilson died Monday at 10 am at the family home 880 Dauphin Street after a long illness. Survived by mother four sisters Emma Ju Ha Lulia and Mrs J T Simpson of Birmingham two brothers Frank and Ernest Wilson of Mobile and other relatives.

Eugenia Lee Wilson Anna A J. J. T. Wilson Dauphin Street Emma Ju- Ha Lulia J. T. Simpson Birmingham Frank Ernest Wilson Mobile

Faust Macaroni Promises Nutrition Savings for Meat Bills

An advertisement claims Faust Macaroni provides as much nutrition as four pounds of beef per ten cent package. It stresses high gluten content and Durum Wheat protein, advertising versatile serving options and a free recipe book from J. Louis, Missouri.

Mine Operators Relight Fires In Copper District

Mine operators in the Superior copper district prepared to resume operations with 16 000 idle miners after MPs and militia advised, fires banked during the Western Federation of Miners strike. At Isle Royale mine a sentry fired on intruders approaching the power house as they failed to halt.

Uy Associated Press Calumet Mich Superior Copper District Western Federation of Miners Isle Royale

Fireman Crushed Under Derailed Central Engine

At Kellyton Alabama a Central of Georgia freight engine derailed and overturned killing fireman Will Harrison. Two colored brakemen were seriously burned and scalded in the accident which occurred late yesterday near the town.

Kellyton Associated Press Ala Will Harrison Central of Georgia

Understanding with Japan Near Washington Optimistic View

Adminstration officials in Washington express optimism over talks with Japan following Japan's protest against the California anti alien land law. They anticipate a final understanding and foresee another interchange of notes as the diplomatic corps shows continued goodwill toward the United States.

Associated Press Washington Administration Japan California Aire Diplomatic Corps United States

Kitemound Storekeeper Quotes Chamberlain Medicine Loss

A Kitemound, Wisconsin dealer reports buying a large stock of Chamberlain's medicine but fell ill after receiving them. He claims one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the value of his current stock. C Magli, a noted Av dealer, is mentioned as a supplier or competitor.

Kitemound Wis Chamberlain Gale C. Magli

Automobile Races Set on Galveston Beach

Galveston Texas hosts three days of beach racing starting this afternoon with entrants including Ralph Mulford Louis Disbrow George Clark Bill Endicott George Horan and Armour Ferguson. Weather current is described as perfect for the event.

Galveston Tex Galveston Beach Ralph Mulford Louis Disbrow George Clark Bill Endicott George, Horan Armour Ferguson

Law and Equity Court Proceedings and Decrees

Mobile equity court sessions list multiple cases with decrees pro confesso references and motions. Named parties include Peter Rodgers Dinah Ames Smithy Emanuel Rodrigues Union Naval Stores and railroad cases. Terms mention guardians ad litem and notices of motion with orders for restraint and reference.

Law and Equity Court of Mobile Saffoli Berney Peter Rodgers Dinah Et al Walter Petithory Dominique Et al D. B. Dobbs Ames-nith Key Smithy Emanuel Rodrigues Albert R. Rodrigues Union Naval Stores Company Amelia Frohlichstein John R. Cowley

Meridian Excursion Draws 26 to Mobile Trip

A convoy of 26 Meridian Mississippi residents arrived in Mobile on the Mobile and Ohio line Sunday morning. Most excursionists went to the bell game while others visited Coden and the eastern shore for a well patronized seasonal outing.

Mobile Meridian Miss Ohio Coden

On Her Kitchen Stove The Lydia Pinkham Remedy

The famous woman’s remedy originated about forty years ago in Lynn Massachusetts by Mrs Lydia E Pinkham. She brewed roots and herbs on her kitchen stove and shared it with friends free of charge. Its popularity grew as demand for the tonic spread widely.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lynn Mass

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