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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1913

Page

4

President overruns Capitol as he meets senators

President travels to the Capitol during a Senate in session and meets nine senators about appointments for Panama Canal Commission and the new industrial commission. He discusses potential nominations including Robert Calfe and Albert Schmedemann and notes a nonpartisan, employer, and labor representation on the commissions.

Associated Press Washington Capitol Senate Chamber Senate Bacon Nebraska Robert L. Metcalfe Commoner Lincoln Panama Canal Commission la Follette Albert Schmede Mann Democratic State Committee Wisconsin Norway New Industrial Commission Charles Barrett Georgia Farmers’ Union Frank P. Walsh Kansas City J. Borden Harriman New York Fred A. Delano Illinois F. Thurston Ballard Kentucky John B. Lennon

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

A Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulate children's bladder troubles. If not sold by a druggist it will be mailed on a dollar receipt. One small bottle lasts about two months and often cures. Alabama testimonials urged. Dr. B. W. Hall 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.

Texas Alabama B. W. Hall Olive St. Louis

Swiss millionaire and wife die in suspected suicide

Zurich June 19 The death of Eugene Maggi and his wife by gas in their villa is now linked to a letter showing they were ruined financially. Maggi, a wealthy flour mill owner, and his wife believed themselves rich yet faced ruin. The case ends the mystery of their fatalities.

Associated Press Zurich Switzerland Eugene Maggi Maggi Eugene

Wedding party departs for Murray nuptials in New Orleans

A party including Mrs Annie Murray Mrs E D Peppers Mrs W Sullivan Miss M Koster James Edward and Richard Murray left Mobile at 6 45 am Thursday over the Louisville and Nashville for New Orleans to attend the wedding of Captain Harry R Murray bar pilot and Miss Alice Creag of New Orleans at St John the Baptist Church Rev Ther Wilkinson Hill College officiating. Thomas Murray Joseph Murray John Murray and Captain Jake Marcelline also left Tuesday for the celebration.

Annie Murray E. D. Peppers W. Sullivan M. Koster James Edward Richard Murray Mobile Louisville Nashville New Orleans Harry R. Murray Alice Creag St. John the Baptist Church Ther Wilkinson Hill College Thomas Murray Joseph Murray John Murray Jake Marcelline

Six Crew Members Die After Schooner Olympia Sinks

Boston June 19 Captain John Andrew Doggett of Portland and five Olympia crewmen perished when the Gloucester fishing schooner Olympia was rammed by the warship Sagamore off Sable Island in dense fog. Sagamore arrived at quarantine last night with eight survivors.

Associated Press Boston John Andrew Doggett Portland Maine Gloucester Olympia Sable Island Warren Line Sagamore Sur

An Easy Regimen for Wrinkle Free Skin Care

The column advises readers on whitening and smoothing skin. Suggestions include a saxolite wash with hazel to treat crow's feet and mouth wrinkles, nightly use of mercorized wax as a facial protective application, and daily removal of lifeless cuticle to reveal fresher skin.

Sally M. W. Sage

President to Read Currency Message to Congress

President Wilson plans to read his currency message to Congress next Monday. The Owen Glass bill outlining currency reform will be introduced soon after. Wilson denies Bryan opposition and says reports of friction are untrue. Glass cautions the bill may be delayed due to White House talks Tuesday night.

Associated Press New York Wilson Congress Bryan Mc.Adoo Executive Avenue Glass House Currency Committee White House

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Aids Severe Skin Troubles

Advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve provides prompt relief for ulcers sores boils eczema and other skin problems. Cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who recovered from a nine month ulcer in two weeks. Priced at 2 cents and recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. ath

Bucklen Bruce Jones Birmingham Ala van Antwerp Drug Corp

Condron Owes Heavily and Little to Pay in Bankruptcy

Condron owes 8,975,123.99 with assets of 418,899 mainly real estate at Pelham Manor New York and in Tennessee. Bankruptcy schedule shows 2,222,417.95 in secured claims by stocks and bonds. Andrew Carnegie holds a 2,100,000 secured claim among creditors.

Associated Press New York Martin J. Condon American Snuff Company Carnegie Trust Company Pelham Manor N. Y Tennessee Andrew Carnegie

Vital statistics of France for 1912 show births rise

Paris June 19 The vital statistics for 1912 report 750 650 births in France up from 742 114 in 1911. Dr Jacques Bertillon says the improvement is illusory and that 1911 and 1912 mark a record low, underscoring a persistent problem driving France to ruin. Marriages total 311 929 deaths 692 740. He warns that long military service is the result and four to five years may be needed to perish.

Associated Press Paris France Jacques Bertillon Bertillon

Texas graduate dies of scarlet fever in Philadelphia hospital

Dr. Wingo Williams of Fort Worth, a University of Texas graduate three weeks earlier, died yesterday from scarlet fever contracted four days ago while serving as an interne at a Philadelphia Municipal hospital.

Associated Press Philadelphia Wingo, Williams of Fort Worth University of Texas

Kings Royal Germeteur promised cure for eczema and skin ailments

An advertising claim touts Kings Royal Germeteur as a universal cure for eczema rash tetter dandruff and other skin conditions. It pledges instant relief and internal use plus germ-killing power with a money-back guarantee and availability from Ellis-Lillybeck Drug Co Memphis Tenn and in Mobile Alabama.

Ellis-Lillybeck Drug Co Memphis Tenn Mobile Ala

Recovery miracle claimed by Mother Stanislaus of Sanford

Mother Stanislaus of St Anne's Convent Sanford Florida describes recovery from throat disease after Eckman's Alterative. She cites doctors' initial evaluation in 1911 and ten months of treatment with gradual tissue loss then restoration. The notice promotes Eckman's Alterative as non narcotic and available at Braswell's drug store with a Philadelphia lab booklet.

Eckman Stanislaus St. Anne's Convent Sanford Fla St. Anne Oak Ave Sanford, Fla Peekskill, N Sisters of St. Francis Mother Stanislaus Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Death penalty verdict in Henwood murder trial

Denver June news reports the second trial of Harold F. Henwood ending with a first degree murder verdict and death sentence for the Copeland killing. Henwood admitted the shooting under claimed self defense as witnesses and Mrs. Springer testified for the defense. Copeland and Atkinson were struck by stray bullets. Von Phul died.

Associated Press Denver Col Harold F. Henwood George FE Copeland Henwood Sylvester von Phul St. Louis James W. Atkinson Atkinson von Phul Colorado Supreme Court Supreme Court John W. Springer Springer

Dancer Treanor Said to Have Taught Roosevelt and Society

New Rochelle resident John T Treanor died at 88 claiming he taught Theodore Roosevelt William K Vanderbilt Chauncey M Depew and James Gordon Bennett to dance. He once ran a notable New York dance academy and built what he called the first flat house at Sixth Avenue and Forty eighth Street.

Associated Press New York John T. Trenor New Rochelle Theodore Roosevelt William K. Vanderbilt Chauncey M. Depew James Gordon Bennett Trenor New York Society Ife Sixth Avenue Forty-eighth Street

San Francisco Chosen For 1915 Woodmen Meeting

Jacksonville dispatch says San Francisco won the bid to host the Woodmen of the World sovereign camp in 1915 by 126 votes to 33. St Paul and other cities including New York Chicago Omaha and Louisville were contenders.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla San Francisco Woodmen of the World Pacific Coast St. Paul, Minn New York Chicago Omaha Louisville

Marconi Scandal Reaches Climax in Commons Debates

London reports the height of the Marconi shares scandal with Cabinet ministers facing public explanations. George Cave moves a censure vote while asserting breaches of rules by two ministers and a former minister. Attorney General Isaacs and Lloyd George admit errors in handling the matter.

Associated Press London Marconi House of Commons George Cave Ania Godfrey Isaacs Imarconi Cave House Isaacs Lloyd-George Baron Murray of Elibank

Dropsy cure touted with Peruna in testimonial notice

A dated testimonial from Mrs Jennie Randall Enfield Massachusetts describes dropsy linked to thin blood and Brights disease. The letter credits Peruna and Manalin for relief from swelling pain and back ache, and notes Peruna tablets as an alternative for those avoiding liquids.

Jennie Randall Enfield Mass Peruna Medical Department Peruna Manalin

Painter’s Death Not From Poison Guards Protect Grave

The grave of E. O. Painter, late fertilizer manufacturer, in Evergreen cemetery is guarded day and night by deputies after six men allegedly planned to tunnel in and steal the body. Viscera tests by Drs. Glazer and McCleary found no poison, noting arterial sclerosis.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla E. O. Painter Evergreen Cemetery Painter

Editors Indicted on Libel Charge in Washington

Four editors were arrested in Shuttlee Washington on secret indictments for criminal libel. Col. Alden J. Blethen and Clarence B. Blethen of the Seattle Times face charges for allegedly libeling Socialist agitator Joseph Jarvis. Leroy Sanders of the Seattle Star is charged with libeling a county official. Edward Clayson Sr. of the Patriarch is accused of libeling superior court judges.

Associated Press Shuttlee Wash Col Alden J. Blethen The Seattle Times Clarence B. Blethen Joseph Jarvis Leroy Sanders Seattle Star Grand Jury Edward Clayson, Sr Patriarch Superior Court

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