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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1913
Page
9
London reports reveal mounting marital tensions between the Duke and Duchess of Westminster. The duke, owner of substantial city property, remains estranged after courtly events and a royal party incident that highlighted fragile vows. Divorce now looms as a likely outcome.
The article recalls the early romance and marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, from a wartime betrothal to a troubled union. It notes infidelity rumors surrounding the duke and the duchess, and reports the duchess’s expected pregnancy while the duke warns heir Lord Arthur Grosvenor that a potential male child would be disowned to protect Westminster succession.
Historical note explains how Drs Lasser and Bishop used guinea pigs to test dandruff salves, leading to Newbro s Herpicide. The ad promotes the product and sample request details, stating guaranteed results and refunds.
W L Britt Jim Riley and Ernest Johnson died after their team went over an 80 foot cliff in the Santa Monica mountains on Thursday night. The wagon and horses were wrecked and the men buried under debris. Ralph Ruiz found the bodies today at the Corral canyon.
Mr T J Sheron aged 50, business manager of the Augusta Herald, died this afternoon following a six month illness in Augusta Georgia.
Right Rev. Bishop Benjamin Joseph Keiley of Savannah will address Spring Hill College commencement at 9 30 a m Wednesday in Battle House Auditorium. The noted churchman, born 1847 in Petersburg Va, has had a prominent career in the Catholic hierarchy and as a speaker.
Mobile officials report the filing of a notary bond for Miss Glenn L Hambur ger and a marriage license for Will Gardner and Jennie Courtney of Grand Bay. Pro bate records show W S Rowell becoming justice of the peace for Dauphin Island precinct. A five hundred dollar damage suit is filed in Mobile circuit court by John Willis against Mobile Light and Railway for injuries in 1913. The city sues Weinacker Brothers for about $500 taxes with a challenge to 1907 city boundary law. Tasks include arrests for prohibition violations and concealed weapons. New Texas company agent H W Patterson is appointed local agent, noted for Mobile and region.
The Central Trades Council draped its charter for thirty days in memory of Charles Brant a longtime member. Reports from delegates say trade conditions and demand for skilled labor are improving with encouraging word. Officers will be elected at the June 26 meeting and full attendance is urged.
Matthew Welsh, charged with killing T. C. Nealy at Bull's Head last fall, will be called in city court Monday morning. The case, continued due to Welsh's illness, is expected to take several days as the state and defense prepare for a hard fight.
Twenty three children become motherless as Mrs Otelia Starr and Mrs Margaret Martin die today in Galesburg. Starr leaves twelve sons and daughters while Martin was mother of eleven children. International News Service report dated June 14.
An attractive program for a piano recital by Miss Black's pupils is planned for Tuesday evening at McGill Institute hall. An open air meeting will be held at 8:00 pm in Bienville Square conducted by the Federation of Mobile Churches with downtown churches closing to unite in the event.
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