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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1913

Page

9

Girl elopes with husband of her mother documented

Los Angeles reports Edward Nicholson a Kansas farmer, accused of eloping with his stepdaughter, sought by police at request of his wife Mrs Ruella Nicholson. She says the daughter, first married to another, fell for Nicholson, and after elopement forced him to pose as Nicholson’s in law and then deserted her with two children. The wife alleges abduction to claim property inheritance.

Iby Associated Press Los Angeles Edward Nicholson Kansas Chilren Ruellaicholson Ing Nicholson

Dundee Accepts Joe Fight Against Tommy Dixon

Johnny Dundee of New York, the feather eight, accepts a bout against Tommy Dixon for ten rounds in July at Albuquerque New Mexico after agreeing to a planned June 10 match with Ad Wolgast at Vernon Arena in Los Angeles.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Johnny Dundee New York Feather Ad Wolgast Vernon Rena Ommy Dixon Albuquerque N. M

American Entries Sparse in English Derby Field

The sole American owned horse left in the derby is Knight's Key, owned by Richard Croker. Vulvain VI remains absent from France, others scratched, and American jockey Johnny Reiff is set to ride Craganour with Milton Henry on Nimbus. Odds list Craganour 5 to 2, Shogun 9 to 2, Louvois 7 to 1, Nimbus 9 to 1, Day Comet 100 to 7, Prue and Great Sport 100 to 1. Police watch for suffragette disturbances at Epsom.

Associated Press London Knight’s Key Richard Croker F. H. Wise Aeel Johnny Reiff Co. Bower Ismay Craganour Milton Henry A. Aumont Nimbus Lord Roseberry Prue F. O'Neill W. Raphael Louvois Saxby W. H. Mardin Rock Flint King George Anner Shogun Day Comet Great Sport Epsom

Bristol Baseball Club to Stay in Appalachian League

Bristol owners said the club will remain in the Appalachian League after assurances that Jacob Smith, president of the league, would resign today. The dispute arose over the firing of Bristol players by an umpire. yesterday’s game at Middlesboro, Kentucky, proceeded as scheduled.

Associated Press Bristol Bristol Baseball Club Appalachian League Jacob Smith Cleveland, Tenn Smith Middlesboro

Texas Oil Case Probed Amid Antitrust Penalty

Attorneys for Magnolia Petroleum Company of Texas and Corsicana Petroleum Company say bulk stock was held by John D. Archbold and H. C. Folger Jr. as individuals. They plan to show holders did not violate anti trust laws in a $99 million penalty and ouster suit. A first testimony meeting was set by Special Commissioner Charles C. Robey.

Associated Press Corsicana Tex Texas Magnolia Petroleum Company of John PD. Archbold H. C. Folger, Jr New York Archbold Mr. Folger Charles C. Robey Magnolia Petroleum Company Corsicana Peroleum Company Standard Oil Company of New York Standard of New Jersey

Volunteer Cracker Muddl e Not Settled

In Nashville on June 3, Manager Schwartz refused to play the second game of the series, prompting Billy Smith of Atlanta to protest. Umpires were absent as Atlanta players entered in uniform after park access caused delays. The clubs had schedule disputes over remaining games and travel plans for a Wednesday game in Montgomery.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Schwartz Billy Smith Atlanta Smith Hirsig Montgomery

Kavanaugh Issues Telegram On Series Play Arrangement

Nashville, June 3. Manager Smith received a telegram from President Kavanaugh instructing him and Manager Schwertz to play the series per their agreement. He said any changes agreed upon would be satisfactory to Kavanaugh.

Kavanaugh Nashville Tenn Smith Schwertz

Chattanooga Claims Kroh in Baseball Trade

Pitcher Floyd Kroh, with the local club since the season start, has been awarded to the Chattanooga team after the Memphis club refused to waive claim. Also a Mobile Alabama chancery notice orders defendants and heirs to plead by June 27, 1913, or be considered confessed.

Chattanooga Kroh Memphis Floyd Kroh Mobile Alabama Mary E. Hall Henry G. Hunt Court of Chancery Thirteenth Southwestern Chancery Division State of A. D P. Phillips Philip Phillips Henry G. Blunt County of Cedar Street South Carolina Street Gunthorpe Bostie Yeend Mobile Item

Alabama mobilizes for Panama Canal celebration

Local leaders urge statewide participation in a Mobile led celebration marking the canal opening with parades, floral arches, and grand displays. Delegates travel incentives and a major effort across Alabama aim to showcase regional prosperity and Southern opportunity.

Gentle Digest Tablets for Older Adults From Chamberlain

Each age of our lives has its joys. Old people should be happy, and they will be if Chamberlain's Tablets are taken to strengthen the digestion and keep the bowels regular. These tablets are mild and gentle in their action, and especially suitable for people of middle age and older. For sale by all dealers.

Salco Naval Stores Co Incorporation Forms in Probate Court

Salco Naval Stores company incorporated by filing in probate court. Capitalization set at 25 000 with plans to commence business. Incorporators and officers include Paul Ray as president Je F McGowin as vice president and W H Buck as secretary and treasurer.

Salco Naval Stores Company Paul Ray Je F. McGowin W. H. Buck

Burglary at Maiden Lane Diamond House Stages Heist

Isaac Theise, a Maiden Lane diamond dealer, reported gems valued between 40 000 and 50 000 stolen during lunch. The thief forced the eleventh floor door at 47 Mailen Lane, seized the satchel with jewels, and escaped the building.

Associated Press New York Isaac Theise Maiden Lane Mailen Lane Theise

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Ulcer in Two Weeks

An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve provides quick relief for sores ulcers and similar skin issues. It cites Mrs. Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who recovered from a nine month ulcer in two weeks and notes Antwerp Drug Corporation’s recommendation.

Bucklen Bruce Jones Birmingham Ala Antwerp Drug Corporation

Jones of Australia May Not Enter Contest

The Australian Davis Cup team may be reduced to S. N. Doust and Morace Rice as A. B. Jones remains ill and off practice. Doust and Rice beat G. E. Touchard and William Washburn in an afternoon session. Final nominations for places to be announced Thursday with singles starting next Friday at 2 p.m. and doubles on Saturday.

Associated Press New York S. N. Doust Morace Rice A. B. Jones Doust Jones Rice G.e. Touchard William Washburn Harvard

Chancery Court Sets Matters on June 7

In the matter before Oliver B. Dickson versus Emma Brewer and petitions to relieve minors from disabilities of non age a June 7 date is set for each decree directing the method of proof for Eva Doris and Luciler Hahn and Amelia Weil to relieve non age disabilities.

Law and Equity Court Equity Side Proceedings

Equity Side-Berney, judge. Tuesday docket includes Newell vs. Kauffman et al on bill and decrees pro confesso. Freeland vs. Turner et al. Rake assignee vs. Lein kauff Banking Co. motion to file claim by Mrs. H. L. Glover set for June 4. Brannon vs. Brown et al decree pro confessors. Crowley vs. Crowley testimony ordered. Lossing vs. Lossing motion for rule nisi set for June 9. Perkins vs. Perkins order of publication.

Equity Berney L. H. Newell Earl Kauffman L. I. Freeland John Turner Harry B. Rake Leinkauf Banking Co H. L. Glover Macon & Rowe Frank L. Allen Brannon Franklin Brown Decree Pro Confessors Fred Allen Jessie J. Crowley Timothy G. Crowley Louis S$. Lossing Chartie Belle Lossing Luella Perkins Frank Perkins

Weston Heads Toward Minneapolis on 1440 Mile Walk

Clinton New Jersey June 3 Edward Payson Weston the veteran pedestrian began day two of his 1440 mile trek to Minneapolis. He left town shortly before 9 o'clock this morning continuing his long walk across the country.

Associated Press Clinton, N. J Kedward Payson Weston Nike Minneapolis

Miss Hyde Captures Gold Golf Medal

Miss Lilian B. Hyde of Westbrook wins medal in Nassau Country Club qualifying round with a new course record 82 for the 18 holes at Glen Cove. She leads 50-golfer field in the Women’s Metropolitan Championship. Miss Georgianna M. Bishop and Miss Marion Hollins among contenders with scores of 88 and 92 respectively.

Associated Press Glen Cove L. L Nassau Country Club Lillian B. Hyde Westbrook Brooklawn Conn Marion Hollins Hyde

Weld County inquest finds double murder and suicide

Coroner's jury returns verdict in Greely Colorado case naming Robert Stanley and his wife as victims and their six year old son Fenton as another victim. A third party is not implicated and the tragedy is attributed to jealousy.

Associated Press Greely Col Robert Stanley Fenton Weld County

Lost gold brooch at Hammel's store on Dauphin

A gold brooch with a grape design in pearls disappeared from Hammel's store on Dauphin Street between Royal and Conception. Return to Item editorial rooms for a liberal reward. contact 6:3-3.

Hammel Dauphin Street Royal Conception

It Penetrates Pain Relieving Product Ad Claims

An OCR fragment shows a pharmacy advertisement touting a pain relief product. It mentions relief and a price near 25 cents. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear product naming or full context.

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