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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1913

Page

3

Riverside Steamer Ropescrew Escapes Sinking Off California

The lumber steamer Riverside bound from Everett to San Pedro is sinking off the northern California coast. The crew of thirty six abandoned ship in small boats as a rescue launch from the liner Admiral Farragut speeds to aid them.

Associated Press San Francisco Riverside Everett Washington San Pedro Cal California Admiral Farragut Farragut

Hay's Hair Health promises dandruff relief and hair restoration

An advertisement claims Hay's Hair Health removes dandruff and restores grey hair to youthful color. It urges purchases via druggists and lists local outlets with price offers including Harfina Soap bundles and free samples.

Hay VAN ANTWERP DRUG _ CORP Braswell’s Drug Store Ortman Bros Dave S. Bauer Sutton Bros ROE Drug CO J. T. Hawkins & Son

Kirkland replies to Vanderbilt protest over Carnegie gift

Nashville June 19 Chancellor J H Kirkland issues a statement replying to four Vanderbilt University board members protesting the Carnegie gift to the medical department He cites board regulations governing the department the election of members and their removal for cause and board ratification He argues church support validates the plan and Nashville and the South gain from a first class medical school.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn J. H. Kirkland Vanderbilt University Board of Trust Carnegie Medical Turr Board of Trust Methodist Church Kirkland Vanderbilt University South

Tired senators conclude West Virginia coal probe in Charleston

Three weary U S senators Swanson Kenyon and Martine returned to Washington after a week in Charleston for hearings. The committee questioned nearly a hundred witnesses and logged about one million words of testimony while probing coal operators. The panel will resume in Washington to weigh charges against operators and hear written statements by Martine.

Associated Press Washington United States West Virginia Swanson Kenyon Martine Senate Charleston Miners’ Union Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois

Whistler City Briefs: Payments, Lawsuit, and Events

Approximately $35 000 paid to Whistler shop employees by Paymaster William Demony of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Rolf Seeberg Steamship Co sues Western Union Telegraph Co for alleged carelessness in failing to deliver a message seeking $1 000 in damages. Draughons Literary Society met with a large attendance and set July 6 for the next meeting. Mrs. Alice Tew to present the Peak Sisters at Odd Fellows Hall for Rebekah lodge No 138. Broad Street Presbyterian lawn social June 24 with free admission. Louisville and Nashville Railroad excursion to Mississippi resorts drew 350 tickets sold, Bay St. Louis included, due to warm weather.

Whistler William Demony Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Law and Equity Rolf-Seeberg Steamship Company Western Union Telegraph Company Odd Fellows’ Hall Alice Tew Peak Sisters Rebekah Lodge No. 138 Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Mississippi Miller Bay St. Louis Miss

Marriage Licenses Issued By Probate Court

Late Wednesday afternoon the probate court issued marriage licenses to William Mann Donovan and Edna Mae Nichols of Citronelle and to Julius N. Frederickson and Mattie Elizabeth Fryberg.

William Mann Donovan Edna Mae Nichols Citronelle Julius N. Frederickson Mattie Elizabeth Fryberg

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mary M Householder

Mrs Mary M Householder longtime Grand Bay resident dies after weeks of illness at Inge Bondurant Sanitorium. She leaves husband Earle Householder a son her mother sisters and other relatives. Dixon and McKay take charge and plan Grand Bay interment.

Mary M. Householder Grand Bay Mobile County Alabama Inge-Bondurant Sanitorium Earle Householder Dixon & McKay

Dreamland Theatre Offers Mixed Bill This Week

Dreamland presents a varied program featuring The Grace Sisters performing evening dances and songs, Edison talking pictures as a main feature, and several reels of current motion pictures. Shows run from 3 to 7 and again 7:30 to 10 each evening with a complete change of songs.

Dreamland Theatre Dreamland Grace Sisters Edison Talking Pictures

Fulton duo and travelers stay at Battle House

Mrs. E. R. Hovey and Grace E. Manes of Fulton Alabama are in Mobile for several days and lodged at the Battle House. William Hall and wife and H. Taylor of Columbus Ohio are among visitors to Mobile. W. D. Blackman and wife with nurse from Birmingham are registered at the Battle House for a several day stay.

E. R. Hovey Grace E. Manes Fulton, Ala City Battle House William Hall H. Taylor Columbus, Ohio Mobile W. D. Blackman Birmingham

Courts Transact Thursday Business in Law and Equity

In the Law and Equity Court Judge Berney sees judgments by default for Antoine Govers vs. The Dolbear Export Company totaling 2640 dollars and Byers Machine Co. vs. Mahogany Lumber and Transportation Co. for 194.83 dollars. Several causes dismissed or proceeding via decree pro confesso and publication with other cases listed for Friday.

Law and Equity Court Berney Thursady Antoine Govers Dolbear Export Company Byers Machine Co Mahogany Lumber and Transportation Co Barney-Cavanagh Hardware Co Mercantile Co Citronelle G. H. Hoyle J. B. Driver Barney George H. Howze Alice Morgan Fannie Hartley

Widowed mother wins her son from the pen

Tom Wise of Cullman county, jailed at 13 for wrecking a Louisville and Nashville train in 1910, is paroled by Governor O Neal after the death of his father and at his widow mother s request. The governor cited the boy s undeveloped mind and punishment already served. Cullman county leaders urged clemency.

Montgomery Ala Tom Wise Cullman County Louisville Nashville Cullman O'Neal Wise

Best Laxative for the Aged Ad

A penny pamphlet style ad touts Dr Kine's New Life Pills as ideal for the aged offering safe prompt relief without pain. The product is priced at 25 cents and recommended by the Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Florence Family Narrowly Escapes Deadly Fire

Fire destroyed the home of Thomas W. Helden on Poplar Street in Florence Alabama early Wednesday. Roger Wesson and a family awoke to a roof collapsing in spots and escaped with minor injuries. The house valued at $2,000 was uninsured. no cause is known.

Florence Ala Thomas W. Helden Poplar Street Roger Wesson

Montgomery Failure Pushes Southern Box and Lumber Co Into Bankruptcy

T. J. Wood of Montgomery files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court for the Southern Box and Lumber Manufacturing Company. Liabilities total 61758 dollars with 22000 dollars in assets. Most creditors hold small claims, except W. J. Willingham of Chattanooga claimed for 39920 dollars in advances and merchandise.

Montgomery Ala T. J. Wood Southern Box and Lair Manufacturing Company W. J. Willingham Chattanooga

Thousand Dollar Bond Ordered for M Leod

Holt Mc Leod of Comer was bound over in 1000 to keep the peace after an assault with intent to murder against Dr J L Houston of Comer. The hearing before Judge Chauncey Sparks ended without trial due to a compromise by counsel and witnesses from Comer.

Eufaula Ala

Nesbitt Sees Governor in Alabama Meeting

Nesbitt of Birmingham, chief examiner of the state service, met with Governor O Neall in Montgomery to discuss service matters. No timing given for the additional associate mine inspector appointment, though Governor Neal had indicated a new inspector would be added soon.

Nesbitt Montgomery Ala H. Nesbitt Birmingham Montgomer O'Neal

Supreme Court Chief Justice warns against attacks on government principles

Chief Justice Howard Douglas White at Brown University urges Americans to oppose efforts to undermine foundational principles of the U S government. He warns that weakening these pillars risks anarchy and endangers liberty and property, stressing that self restraint and adherence to enduring rules keep the nation from ruin.

Associated Press Providence R. 1 Howard Douglas White United States Supreme Court Brown University

Artist Carl Mauch Ends Life Over Fading Sight

Despondent artist Carl Mauch 63, born in Württemberg, Germany, killed himself after his eyes failed him just as his life dream of fame through a painting slipped away. He was a member of the Palette and Chisel club in Chicago where colleagues recalled his early temper and a story of chastising a future king in school.

Ly Associated Press Chicago Carl Maud Mauch Palette and Chisel Club A Musieh Wuertemberg Germany

Loyd Rapidly Recovers From an Operation

Montgomery Alabama June 19 W R Loyd former secretary of the state tax commission is recovering rapidly from a slight operation he underwent at a local hospital Sunday He expects to be out in a few days Loyd resigned his state tax commission post months ago to take a more lucrative Birmingham position.

Montgomery Ala W. R. Loyd State Tax Commission Loyd Birmingham

Antiseptic Oil Advertises Mosquito Relief

To get rid of biting insects you can sleep fish hunt or work without worry by applying to the face ears and hands Dr Porter s antiseptic oil. 25c. 4 adv.

Porter

Man Arrested for Forgery at California Train Stop

N C Pike once a Miami, Florida business man was arrested in Los Angeles as he alighted from a train with his wife and three children. Police say he forged a $1,000 check to finance his California journey.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal N. C. Pike Miami Fla Pike California

Singer Vinie Daly Remarries John P Kohl in Boston

Vinie Daly, renowned operatic soprano and niece of late comedian Dan Daly, wed John P Kohl of Chicago last Tuesday in Stevere according to relatives. Daly had previously married Kohl in Philadelphia in 1908, but the union was annulled later because Kohl was not of age at the time.

Hy Associated Presa Boston Vinie Daly John P. Kohl Chicago Stevere Miss Daly Dan Daly Kohl Philadelphia

Gunter seeks custody of children in Alabama divorce case

Major W A Gunter, a prominent Alabama lawyer, appears for himself in a chancery reference over custody after a divorce filing by his wife. He argues Mrs Gunter is unfit due to mental condition and hostility to a child. Witnesses include Dr I L Watkins.

Montgomery Ala W. A. Gunter Register In Chancery Major Gunter Alabama W. A. Gunter, Jr Gaston Gunter

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