Mobile's Push to Welcome Southern Commercial Congress
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce received a telegram from Clarence J. Owens, managing director, stating he will push details for the Mobile convention. He will travel to forty states to promote the event and coordinate a mammoth invitation committee in Washington, with strong official support and plans for a full Mobile report.
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Southern Commercial Congress
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Clarence J. Owens
The
Congress
Owens
Mobile
American Commission
Europe
America
Clarence. J. Owens
L. C. Irvine
Irvine
O'Neal
Fanams Celebration Committee
Pillans Campaign Committee Meeting Set for July 29
Friends and supporters of Hon. Harry Pillans from the 4th 7th and 8th wards will meet Tuesday night July 29 at 7 30 arriving at 62 St Francis Street upstairs to discuss campaign matters.
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Harry Pillans
St. Francis Street
Glover Receives Repeated Sentences In Suit Theft Case
Glover, arrested Saturday by Detectives Burch and Pearson on charges of obtaining clothes by false pretenses as Uwanta Pressing Club agent, was arraigned in recorder court for the second time in two days and sentenced to twelve months hard labor. Eight suits have been located, including one tied to R F Lisenba. a heavy gray winter suit bearing Meyer Green Tree, Richmond VA, remains unidentified. A stolen bath robe was recovered but not matched to a owner.
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G. F E. Glover
Burch and Pearson
Uwanta Pressing Club
Recorder’s Court
W. P. Webb
Southern Railway
Glover
Webb
R. F. Lisenba
Monroe Street
Meyer Greentree
Richmond
New Orleans Police Suspect Mexican Pair Operated There
Police believe Manuel Zamoras and Stephen Morales, two Mexican men arrested here last week for securing jewelry under false pretenses, may have operated in New Orleans. Chief Crenshaw requests photographs and full descriptions be sent to the department for investigation.
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Crenshaw
Reynolds
New Orleans
Watermelon Contest Concludes in Baldwin County
The Farmers' Trucking Association of Bay Minette Alabama announces the watermelon contest will end Saturday August 2. Farmers paid a small entry fee, with top prizes awarded for largest and sweetest melons, signaling rising interest in melon growing in Baldwin County.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Farmers’ Trucking Association
Baldwin County
Faces Serious Charge Against J P McMillan
J P McMillan of Plateau was arraigned in the recorder’s court Tuesday on a statutory offense against a girl said to be under twelve, daughter of Sarah Moore and complainant in the case. At defense request the case was continued until Saturday. Patrolman Ike Kruse arrested him.
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J. P. McMillan
Plateau
Recorder’s Court
Sarah Moore
Ike Kruse
Potion claims and fake cures from dubious ad text
An incomplete advertisement purports a miracle cure with vague claims of absolute efficacy. The snippet mentions a product sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corporation and other brands, urging money and urging quick action while offering guaranteed results.
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Parade Through Town
Hot Springs Liver Buttons promoted as a safe laxative, claiming quick relief from constipation and benefits for dizziness biliousness sick headache sallow skin and malaria. Ad touts harmless gentle action, suitability for children and adults, available by mail from Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs Ark.
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Mot Springs Chemical Co
Hot Springs
Ark
Alabama Alfalfa Movement aims at diversifying crops
Mobile joins a statewide push to plant alfalfa and other crops to complement cotton. A Demopolis barbecue on August 13 features national and regional agricultural leaders. A train tour will visit Uniontown Marion Greensboro Selma and Montgomery to urge pledges to grow alfalfa and noncotton crops while boosting overall farm value in Alabama.
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Mobile
Alabama
P. G. Holden
Iowa
United States
Oklahoma
State Departments of Agriculture
Mississippi
Demopolis
Uniontown
Marion
Greensboro
Selma
Montgomery
Commercial Club
Girl and fiancé held for serious case in Atchison death
May Copeland testified she fired the shot that killed Hugh Atchison a wealthy farmer near Bardwell New Mexico last Thursday but her sister the widow of the dead man swore the act was impossible. Both Copeland and her fiancé Lucien Turk are held on a serious case charge as more testimony proceeds.
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Associated Press
Bardwell
N. M
May Copeland
Hugh Atchison
Here
Nan
Lucien Turk
Miss Copeland
Atchison Har
Saxo Salve Aids Eczema Sufferer In Snohomish
Henry Sharp of Snohomish Washington reports his wife endured years of eczema with little relief until Saxo Salve. He says itching stops on application and skin heals as the salve absorbs, with a money back guarantee. Van Antwerp Drug Corp endorses the remedy.
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Henry Sharp
Snohomish, Wash
van Antwerp Drug Corp. P. S
Adv
Mobile City Board Sets Routine Session and Finance Action
City commissioners held a routine meeting. The Mobile Electric Company spur track request across Royal and St Louis streets was sent back for proper form and ordinance drafting. A bond retirement resolution was adopted retiring several redemption bonds totaling 4500 dollars and a 1000 dollar bond with specified premiums.
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Mobile Electric Company
Royal Street
St. Louis Street
James H. Smith
Eslava
Hamilton Streets
Conception
Selma
Gem Motion Picture Theatre
Lawrence Two
Virginia
Davis Avenue
P. J. Styons
Board of Commissioners
City of
Mobile
Drowned Youth Eulogized After River Tragedy Funeral for Andrew Byrnes
The funeral for Andrew Byrnes, former Cathedral altar boy, who drowned in the Mobile River Sunday, was held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with a requiem mass. Rev. Eckett led the service and praised Byrnes for devotion to church and parents. He is buried in Catholic Cemetery amid many floral tributes. pallbearers included Pat Cooney Henry Ruffin Milton Bru aoe Connolly Aloysius Keegan James Nolan.
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Andrew Byrnes
Mobile
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Eckett
Pat Cooney
Henry Ruffin
Milton Bru
Aoe Connolly
Aloysuis Keegan
James Nolan
Steamer Chalmette Floated for New York Repairs
The Southern Pacific Steamship Chalmette after running aground near Barnegat New Jersey was floated and will be towed to New York for repairs. Thomas C. O'Sullivan a New York judge died at his Spring Lake summer home. he was born in 1860 and was knighted by the pope in 1908 for religious charitable work.
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New York
Southern Pacific
Chalmette
Barnegat
N. J
New Orleans
Associated Press
Spring Lake
Thomas C. O'Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
New York City
Judge O'Sullivan
St. Gregory
In the Courts Chancery Decrees and Withdrawals
Chancery Court under Judge Thomas H. Smith issues decree pro confesso in Archibald Marston versus Joshua Collins and Archibald Marston versus Andrew Dexter cases. Mary Hall versus Henry G. Hunt also decree pro confesso. Samuel J. Marston versus Wadesson Clark decree pro confesso. James Richardson versus Jennie Finch defendants withdraw answer.
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Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Archibald Marston
Joshua Collins
Andrew Dexter
Mary Hall
Henry G. Hunt
Samuel J. Marston
Wadesson Clark
James Richardson
Jennie Finch
Salvation Army Picnic for 500 Poor Children and Mothers
Five hundred children of the poor and their mothers will enjoy a Salvation Army outing at Monroe Park on Wednesday. Adjutant George Morris says subscriptions are liberal and arrangements are made for an all day event with transport by four street cars, a big spread, ice cream and soft drinks, and full use of park amusements.
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Salvation Army
George Morris
Army Corps
Monroe Ark
Court House
Crichton
Plateau
Monroe Park
Pleasure Park
Lyric Theatre Season Plans Unclear Says Mobile Magnate
Jake Wells head of the Lyric syndicate in Mobile reports the 1913 14 season policy undecided and high priced shows may depend on completion of the new theatre. He met with Jacob Tannenbaum and discussed a new Lyric roof with Duggan and Taylor while E V O Connor was introduced as the new Lyric manager.
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Lyric Theatre
Jake Wells
Lyric
Mobile
Wells
Jacob Tannenbaum
Mobile Theatre
Law and Equity Court Action Grants Amendments
Equity side judge Safford Berney presides as Walter Petithory and others move to amend a bill. Motion granted with decrees pro confesso against all defendants except Frank Hawkshead. Union Naval Stores Company case quieted. Stephen S Lossing seeks decree pro confesso against Oscar Simenson and others.
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Law and Equity Court
Safford Berney
Walter Petithory
Dominique Boniface
Frank Hawkshead
Union Naval Stores Company
Amen Frelichstein
Quieting Dle
Stephen S. Lossing
Oscar Simenson
Pro Confasse
Prohibition and Assault Sentences In City Court
Philip Tremer was sentenced to ten days in jail after admitting violation of prohibition law. Lee Miller also received ten days for assault and battery. Other cases were nolle pressed or continued, including G D Hendricks and Jacob Hauser awaiting next term.
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Philip Tremer
Lee Miller
John Morris
Thomas Washington
Nolle
Biscuit Brown
G. D. Hendricks
Jacob Hauser
Pillans Campaign Aims for Ward Meetings in City
Supporters of Commissioner Harry Pillans from the Fourth Seventh and Eighth wards will gather at campaign headquarters 62 St Francis street for the first ward meeting. A second meeting will be held for the Second and Fifth wards at the same address upstairs at 62 St Francis street.
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Harry Pillans
St. Francis Street
Pillans
Mulhall calls Underwood a liar during committee clash
The exchange centered on Mulhall accusing Underwood of misrepresenting him over committee leadership. Underwood denied the claims, insisting he never met Mulhall and that statements in a letter were false. The heated moment caused a stir as witnesses were to testify.
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Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Mr. Underwood
Mulhall
Underwood
Washington
Mexican Crisis Sets Senate Hearing On Mexico Policy
Ambassador Wilson is expected to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to discuss conditions in Mexico. Secretary Bryan could not attend today’s special meeting due to State Department conferences with the ambassador.
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Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mexico
Bryan
State Department
Stevens proposes joint inquiry on Mexico conditions
In Washington on July 29 Representative Stevens of Texas urged a joint congressional committee to study all diplomatic correspondence and documents on Mexico. The panel would assess relations, protection of Americans, and reported atrocities, and recommend congressional action with minimal delay. Stevens said he had not consulted President Wilson or Secretary Bryan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Stevens
Texas
Congress
Wilson
Bryan
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertises Safe Liver Remedy
A period ad claims Dodson's Liver Tone offers a safe reliable constipation and liver relief alternative to calomel. It guarantees satisfaction with full money back by the selling druggist and promises a large bottle for fifty cents.
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Dodson
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