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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1913

Page

2

Meyer Hatter Opens Modern New Mobile Store

Meyer the Hatter's new 75 77 79 Dauphin street shop opens with a day of tours and praise. J J Meyer notes forty six years in Mobile as the firm showcases in modern glass cases, semi direct lighting, crystal displays and dust free interiors while Drago's orchestra provides music. Floral tributes from local businesses and friends mark the joyous milestone.

Meyer the Meyer Mobile Drago Meyer's South Hatter Meyers J. A. Pincus L. Hammel Ed Schwarz C. M. Jossen John F. Jossen

Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound Promises Kidney Cure

Claims Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound treats kidney and bladder issues including bed wetting and backache. Advertises rapid kidney effects after first dose, prevention of Wright's Disease and diabetes, with alleged numerous cures after other treatments failed. Price $1 for one bottle, $5 for six with home ordering from Van Antwerp Drug Corp., Mobile Alabama.

Stuart Wright Elief Mobile Alay van Antwerp Drug Corp Dauphin Royal Sts Express

Wreck Photo of Boston Express No 23 Near Stamford

A striking photograph captures the wreck of the Boston Express No 23 on the New Haven Railroad shortly after the collision near Stamford Station in Connecticut on Thursday. The image graphically shows the scene as reported by observers and railway authorities.

Boston Express New York, New Haven and Hartford Stamford, Conn

Sister Aloqauque dies in California crash

Fresno California June 16 Sister Aloqaque mother superior of St Augustine's Academy was killed in an automobile accident near Fresno. Sister Agnolia also injured and two other sisters plus a Japanese chauffeur hurt. Sister Alacoque was Miss Mary O Riordan born in County Cork Ireland sixty one years old.

Fresno Cal Alocaque St. Augustine’s Academy Agnolia Here Alacoque Mary O Riordan County Cork Ireland

Moonlight Boat Hop by St Vincent's Club

A moonlight hop on the steamer Pleas ure Bay to Battle's Wharf will be given by St Vincent's Club on Wednesday June 18. The boat will leave at 7 45 p m sharp. A good band will be in attendance and dancing will be indulged in. A general good time for all. Come and go with us. Everybody's going. June 13 6t adv.

Pleasure Bay Battle’s Wharf St. Vincent’s Club

Canal traffic tied up when gates are broken

Four gates of the lock at Port Dalhousie were carried away by a freight steamer Lloyd Porter causing water to flow from the three mile level to lock No 2 and halting navigation between Lakes Erie and Ontario. The steamer’s engineer said he misunderstood orders.

Water admitted at Gatun locks for valve test

Water was admitted yesterday to the Gatun locks in Panama for valve testing. The test was regarded as completely satisfactory.

Panama Gatun

Merchants Offer Prizes for Canal Celebration Effort

Mobile merchants and manufacturers list prizes to spur public participation in the Panama Canal opening celebration. The commerce chamber and Southern Commercial Congress will continue soliciting contributions Tuesday in the retail district, seeking support for the fall event and Morgan Memorial.

Panama Canal Morgan Memorial Chamber of Commerce and Southern Commercial Congress

Survivors of the Staples in Court

Maimed survivors of the January boiler explosion aboard the Tombigbee river steamer James T. Staples will testify in U S district court Tuesday as Judge Harry T Toulmin hears libel claims filed by injured parties. The Staples hull and machinery, valued above forty thousand dollars, were seized to satisfy libellant claims and the wreck sale scheduled for June 9 was postponed to allow removal to Mobile for value assessment.

Tombigbee River James T. Staples Poe's Landing United States District Court Harry T. Toulmin United States Benjamin Young Et al Mobile

Monelaus Rams Car Ferry in Swinemuende Collision

The Greek steamer Monelaus struck a car ferry carrying a train of passengers from Swinemuende to the opposite shore. The ferry’s side was crushed but the skipper steered it to shore, saving all aboard as the collision occurred June 16.

Swinemuende Germany Monelaus

Large Saturday Night Arrests Net 33 Negroes In One House

Police, led by Officers Fincher Smith and Newell, rounded up thirty three men and charged them with disorderly night assembly after a late Saturday raid on St. Joseph and Bloodgood streets. A later petit larceny case resulted in three months hard labor for Willie Walker.

Fincher, Smith and Newell St. Joseph Bloodgood Streets Recorder’s Court Willie Walker L. Bauer Reiss Mercantile Company

For a Weak Stomach. Take Chamberlain's Tablets

A medicinal notice promoting Chamberlain's Tablets to aid stomach function. Stated to restore natural digestion and sold by all dealers.

Walker Marcus Barone Walks 12000 Miles From New York to San Francisco

Marcus J Barone of Range New Jersey travels on foot toward the Pacific coast accompanied only by a Scotch collie named Brownie. He started June 4 1912 from New York with 1 55 and plans to traverse Cuba Mexico and the United States to educationally study life conditions and collect photographs for a future book. He aims to donate minerals and curios to Orange New Jersey schools after the Panama Pacific Exposition. The journey includes a stop in Mobile where he arrived Sunday and continues toward New Orleans. Mexico City is listed as his next objective.

Marcus J. Barone Range N. J Mobile Mexico San Francisco Pacific Coast New York City Brownie Barone Cuba Republic of Mexico Walker Cherokee N. C Public Schools Orange Tampa New Oreleans Mexico City

Florence resident cites Foley Kidney Pills relief

Wm Morris of Florence Oregon reports fourteen years of kidney and bladder issues slowed his work. After eight months using Foley Kidney Pills he feels well and endorses the product as non habit forming and effective for kidney trouble within medicine’s reach. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Wm. Morris Florence Oregon van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Whaler Karluk to sail for Arctic expedition

The Karluk, an old whaler, will finish loading today and likely sail tomorrow for Vilhjalmur Stefansson's Arctic expedition. Nome, Alaska, will be its first port of call. British Columbia Premier Sir Richard McBride and House Speaker D. M. Eberts visited the vessel.

Associated Press Victoria B. C Vilhjalmar Stefansson Arctic Nome Alaska Richard McBride British Columbia D. M. Eberts

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Meyer the Hatter Imperial Sanitary Laundry Alogaque St. Augustine Academy Post R. Q. Harris Grocery CO Dauphin and Joachim Sts R. N. Hudson Pratt Consolidated Coal Company Brandon & Son English Carriage Company Barney-Cavanagh Hardware Company McPhillips Grocery Company American Supply Company Rolf Seeberg L. Hammel & Co Cypress National Door Check Company William H. Monk, Jr H. P. Vass T. G. Bush Grocery Company McMillan & Harrison Richard, Liquor Company White Rock Mobile Register Mobile Item M. Forchheimer & Co Miriam Cunningham Hardware Company Malcolm Partin W. C. Baumhauer Candy Company Blech Bros. Carriage Company Gulf Shingle Manufacturing Company Kelly-Brady Hardware Company Mobile Electric Company Mobile Electrical Supply Company Ss. L. Hahn Cigar Company City Delivery Company George Harness and Vehicle Company Alvin Japanese Nurseries J. Pollock & Co Mobile Brewery McGowin-Lyons Hardware Company O. K. Stove John D. Palmer Appolinaris Water F.C. Turner & Co Verona Lumber Cleveland Bros Alabama Corn Mills Edward Dolbear L. Leahy J. D. Sutton Drug Company Gem Henry Hess Cigar Company Mobelia Mobile Coffee and Spice Mills Standard Equipment Company Co. C. Mechem South Orchard S. D. Copeland Michael & Lyons Grocery Company Case Lipton H. M. Price & Co Baker,Lyons & Co Duggan, &‘Taylor Adam Glass Co Police News Joe Collins Shaw Willie Washington Fincher Smith E. O. Shaw J. C Carr Dean and Pierce Edington Notire Peecord Feinetan Heafare Udy New Jersey Whaler Karluk Stefansson Litedne Fifth Ave Broadway Alacarte D. P. Ritchey Gulf City Dye Works South Conception ST
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