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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
7
Reports from Tokio claim John Aguinaldo, son of Emilio Aguinaldo, arrived in Tokyo around June 17 seeking Japan US negotiations leverage to end American rule in the Philippines. The Tokio foreign office denied any knowledge of his arrival.
A fast moving severe thunderstorm hit Philadelphia with hurricane force winds and heavy rain. The storm killed 14 year old Paul Smith in Pottsville and caused widespread damage in eastern Pennsylvania along with parts of New Jersey and Delaware. Wire service transmission was disrupted for hours. The city recorded about 1.25 inches of rain in thirty minutes.
Walter Sogers a Montgomery convict jailed since 1910 for firing into a car received a thirty day parole from Governor O Nea l to visit his dying mother. He must report every three days to the convict department. Sogers a nonwhite man was sentenced to seven years by Montgomery city court.
Physician Inspector J M Austin urges parole for fourteen men at Pratt Consolidated Coal Camp Flat Creek Walker county after a meningitis outbreak. He notes all convicts are convalescent but not fit for work until terms end. Four inmates in late TB stages also suggested for parole.
At the AMA convention in Minneapolis the move to form a nation wide organization to combat cancer was outlined by Dr. J Bloodgood of Johns Hopkins. The American Society for the Prevention of Cancer will be launched in New York Monday night with broad medical support and a pledge of AMA backing.
Five cars of the Memphis express on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line derailed near McNair as assailants placed cross ties on the track. Passengers and crew were unharmed. Bloodhounds were brought from Natchez to pursue the wreckers after the New Orleans departure at 2 45 Friday afternoon.
The Arkansas state-wide Democratic primary proceeds with all judges and clerks serving without pay under a party agreement. Gubernatorial candidates Stephen H. Brundidge and George W. Hays each contribute 750 for expenses as counties nominate minor officers. only two of seventy-five counties lack such officers.
H Gordon Ashley collector of the port of Mobile travels to Birmingham to inspect the sub port and to visit Collector F C Dodds formerly with Mobile customs. The treasury department's formal reorganization order is expected in Birmingham with Ashley's arrival.
At the Inter national Suffrage Alliance meeting in Budapest on June 21 militant speakers Mrs. Anne Cooden-Sandergson and Mrs. Charlotte Despard urged militant tactics and protested exclusion as fraternal delegates. Carrie Chapman Catt urged unity and warned against international conflicts over methods. Five new board members were elected including Mrs. Stanley R. McCormick of Chicago. San Francisco’s bid for next congress faces doubt and a decision was due.
Montgomery June 21 Na ham J Greil president of Capitol Feeding and Ice Co and vice president of Greil Brothers Co narrowly escaped serious injury when a horse ran away on South Court. Greil turned the horse into a post, his seating area was wrecked and he escaped with an abraded leg. The horse was uninsured.
E G Knauvellis, president of the Mechanics Bank and Trust Company and a leading figure in the Tennessee bankers association, died at his home Friday from heart disease at age 55.
At a Nashville meeting nine Methodist Episcopal bishops issued a veto against Vanderbilt University accepting Andrew Carnegie’s gift to its medical college. They argue the board’s action breaches trust, exceeds powers, diverts university funds, and imposes conditions that could dishonor the church.
General Joaquin Tellez leads 1500 federal troops from Monterey through Nefiro Leon toward Nuevo Laredo Mexico to deter a rebel attack. He reports fighting eight constitutionalist bands with about 200 rebels killed and similar wounded, federal losses under ten. A large rebel column may join from Matamoros. Americans C H Rippeteau and Henry Crumpler detained near Colombia escorted to Piedras Negras for trial.
A Montgomery committee organizing Alabama public school courses and book placements completed work at the University of Alabama. Dr E M Shackelford, Troy Normal School president, aided by Prof J J Doster and others, will announce the assignments soon for the September school opening. Henry J Willingham oversees the effort.
About 400 union coal workers from Snake Hollow New Pittsburg and San Run abducted twelve non union American miners from near Carbon Hill on Friday They marched under the American flag to the Cable mine and the Atlantic Coal Company mine and held a mass meeting warning the non union men this would be their last gentle handling.
City of Mobile to hold July 9 1913 election for 150000 bond issue to buy sites and erect Raphael Semmes and other school buildings. Bonds bear 5 percent interest, mature in 30 years, payable in New York. polling places listed with ward managers and officers.
An ordinance specifies polling places and election managers for mobile city wards. It lists ward by ward polling locations in Mobile with designated managers and returning officers for each precinct. The ordinance takes effect upon adoption and publication.
The local YWCA will operate a summer home at Fairhope accommodating eighty people from June 28 to August 1. A furnished beach house is rented for July with vacation facilities planned for many members. Miss Nannie Owen, general secretary, is taking names and reservations.
About a hundred people attended a Friday night public inspection reception at the Boys' Union quarters on Royal Street. Guests enjoyed many games and refreshments including sandwiches ice cream and cake.
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