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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1913

Page

11

Westminster Family Affair Grows Serious

London reports a widening rift between the Duke and Duchess of Westminster as divorce becomes a likely, imminent outcome. The duchess faced a ban from their Grosvenor House home after a Buckingham Palace event, amid suspicions of the duke’s infidelity and royal disapproval of married men.

International News Service London Duchess of Westminster Grosvenor House Duchess of Westminster

Old Building Displaced by Modern Structure Reignites Duke Marriage Tale

A long recalled marriage saga unfolds as the Duke of Westminster, famed for bravery in South Africa, faces a strained union with the Duchess amid rumors of infidelity. The duchess reportedly plans another child, while the duke warns heir Lord Arthur Grosvenor that a potential boy would be disowned to preserve Westminster titles and wealth.

South Africa Atherton Grosvenor Atherson George Cornwallis West King Edward Duke Mrs. Atherson Constance Edwina Cornwallis West George Cornwallis West Jennie Jerome New York England Westminster Gertie Millar Lord Arthur Grosvenor Lord Grosvenor

Guinea pig helps discover dandruff germ and remedy

A laboratory anecdote describes Drs. Lasser and Bishop mixing dandruff scales with vaseline and applying the salve to a guinea pig, sparking hair loss and aiding recognition of the dandruff germ. It notes Newbro's Herpicide as the first proven remedy, available in 50c and 1.00 sizes, with samples by mail and barber shop applications.

Newbro Herpicide Co Dept. R Detroit Mich van Antwerp Drug Co

Three Men and Team Plunge 80-Foot Cliff in Calfornia

In Santa Monica mountains on Thursday night W. L. Britt Jim Riley and Ernest Johnson perished when their team went off a narrow trail and fell over an 80 foot cliff at Corral Canyon. The wagon and horses were killed and debris buried the men. Ralph Ruiz, a Malibu ranch cowboy, found the bodies today.

Augusta Herald business manager dies after six months illness

Mr T J Sheron aged 50, business manager of the Augusta Herald, died this afternoon following a six month illness in Augusta Georgia.

Bishop Kelley To Speak At Spring Hill Commencement

Right Rev. Bishop Benjamin Joseph Kelley of Savannah Ga will address Spring Hill College graduates at the Battle House Auditorium Wednesday at 9 30 am on the topic Robert E Lee His background includes ordination in Richmond Va 1873 and later service as rector in Savannah before becoming bishop in 1900 His reputation as a speaker and lecturer is noted in Catholic circles

Battle House Spring Hill College Benjamin Joseph Kelley Savannah Kelley United States Bloody Page Petersburg St. Charles’ College Elliott City American College Rome St. Peter's Cathedral Richmond Levite New Castle Wilmington Delaware Atlanta St. John the Baptist Cardinal Gibbons Eternal City Vatican Robert E. Lee Bishop Keiley

City Notary Bond and Local Legal Actions in Mobile

Sanctioned bonds and licenses appear in Mobile county notices. Miss Glenn L Hambur ger becomes a notary public. Will Gardner and Jennie Courtney receive a marriage license in Grand Bay. Dauphin Island precinct justice W S Rowell files bond. suit for $500 damages vs Mobile Light and Railway Co filed. Weinacker Brothers tax case heads to circuit court amid constitutional tax limits debate. Grand jury arrests include Joseph Alonza and Fannie Moorer for prohibition violations. Bertram Gouis faces weapons charges. Richard Bettner charged with embezzlement and false pretenses. H W Patterson named local agent for the Texas Company, replacing Cason.

City of Mobile Weinacker Brothers Weinacker Brother Richard Bettner

Central Council honors deceased member Drapped charter for 30 days

The Central Trades Council paid tribute to the late Charles Brant at its meeting, ordering the charter draped for thirty days. Members reported improved trade conditions and encouraged strong attendance as elections for next year were set for Wednesday June 26. Delegates noted many inquiries remain unresolved.

Charles Brant Central Trades Council Brant

Welsh murder trial on Mondays docket

Matthew Welsh charged with the murder of T C Bum Nealy will be called in city court Monday morning. The case was continued due to Welsh illness and is set to proceed this term with Welsh on bond. Nealy was shot at Bulls Head last fall and Welsh faces a lengthy defense and state contest.

Matthew Welsh T. C Bum Nealy Mr. Welsh Welsh Bull's Head City Court

Two Mothers Die in Galesburg Tragedy Leaves 23 Orphans

In Galesburg Illinois on June 14 twenty three children were left motherless after the deaths of two women. Mrs Otelia Starr left twelve children and Mrs Margaret Martin left eleven. The International News Service reports.

International News Service Galesburg Ill Galesburg Otelia Starr Margaret Martin

Piano recital program from Miss Black class

An attractive program has been prepared for a piano recital by pupils of Miss Black's class to be held Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock in McGill Institute hall. An open air meeting is set for 8:20 this evening in Bienville Square conducted by the Federation of Mobile Churches with downtown churches closing to join the event.

Bien- Ville Square Federation of Mobile Churches

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Ple Meyer J. T. Sheron Item Spring Hill Jimmy Bob van Antwerp’s Glenn L. Hamburger Will Gardner Grand Bay Jennie Courtney W. S. Rowell Dauphin Island John Willis Mobile Light and Railway Company Government Street Joseph Alonza Fannie Moorer Fannie Mayner Bertram Gouis Sheriff's Department H. W. Patterson Texas Company Alabama Florida Cason Mr. Patterson Central Council Hammel Hammel’s King’s Wilson Our Nation Herve Whitmore’s Edge Nickle J Shears Beene Arlington Ubber Ewing Whitmore Kirby Warren
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