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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1913
Page
2
Bankers advocate elastic currency tied to gold reserves and propose a minimum 60 percent reserve. They warn centralized control risks politics shaping notes and caution against government assuming large bank liabilities.
An advertisement offers The Williams Treatment for kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatic conditions. It claims relief from pains and insomnia and promises a free 50 cent bottle with no obligation upon sending name, address, and 10 cents for postage to The Dr. D. A. Williams Company. One bottle per address.
Jack Rickart, 52, once a flamboyant gambler in Kansas City, rifled away about 250000 in a riotous life. Now blind, penniless, rheumatic, and jailed on parole, he looks back with a wry grin and says he would choose the same life again if given the chance. He details a seamy rise from California sewers to The Freighter on James street, a world tour, then ruin as eyesight failed and a wife left him. He was fined 360 for selling liquor and released to live with his sister on promise to quit.
In the Law and Equity Court Judge Berney lists Monday motion docket including Mobile County versus Cazalas Holz, Crane, Williams, Anfield versus Alba, Jordan versus Denmark, Faith versus Touart, and several company disputes. The Tuesday call features Mobile Register against Dixie Park and Pringle against Somerville, Hedden versus Wefel. Monday equity call lists Lossing versus Los sing. Saturday business shows Walstron versus L and N Railroad with a $35 judgment, and McGrue versus Light and Railroad demurrers overruled.
In Chancery Court Chancellor Smith issues a call for Monday involving cases John M. Collins versus Ottie Collins and Rudolph Rieman versus Ella Rieman.
Police report states a automobile owned by Joseph Mipalla Jr struck a negro man riding a bicycle at Government and Monterey streets shortly before 8 PM Saturday. The injured man was taken by auto to a physician. the name and destination are not yet learned. The bicycle was damaged and brought to police headquarters.
Berlin June 21 The ongoing fetes for Princess Victoria Louise wedding and the twenty fifth anniversary of the Kaiser’s accession have exhausted the empress. Physicians advise she take no further part. The crown princess will help receive the public’s praise through the jubilee end.
Alumni of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn and University of Alabama medical school faculty held a Saturday night smoker at the Cawthon Vineyard to strengthen ties. Speakers included Henry Luscher, Professor B. B. Ross, W. S. Bonner, Dr. John O. Rush, L. Dumas, and L. Kling. The event featured a fine menu and was deemed a success.
Mobile citizens are urged to join mass meetings to understand the Panama Canal celebration plan. A cartoon baseball game July 4 features the Elongated Commercial Giants against the Champion Waste Band Expanders, with prize opportunities for district workers and an honor roll memorial to Senator Morgan.
The article notes a more hopeful business outlook with Germany bidding high for funds, the Bank of France possibly resuming gold purchases, and no immediate domestic stringency. It cites mixed views on the currency bill, New York bankers fearing political control, and mentions that crops are strong, rail earnings steady but costly, and warns of potential but distant recovery with prudent investment despite possible near term volatility.
The death of Mrs. Mary M wife of Earl Householder occurred in this city last Wednesday. The funeral from the family home at Grand Bay Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock was conducted by Rev. F. M. Atchison. Interment followed at Grand Bay cemetery with pallbearers M. L. Vanderschaaff J. F. Calhoun Albert Freeland A Johnson C. W. Bohlin and J. W. Egan among those serving.
Charles Yost of Mobile died Saturday night at his Toulminville home after a lingering illness. He was about 45 years old and is survived by a number of relatives.
A mob in Americus Georgia abducted Willie Plowdin tied a rope to a telephone pole and dragged him through the streets. They shot him poured lighter fluid on the body and set it aflame as the fire department arrived to quell the blaze. Chief Barrow was wounded during the chase and not expected to survive as officers attempted arrests.
In La Cygne Kansas the local federation of musical clubs condemns rival frog companies over music lure methods along the Marie des Lygnes river. Frog populations decline as various groups attract them with lullabies waltzes and ragtime nightly concerts. frog scouts face financial strain and a return to old hook and lantern methods is urged.
Special to The Item Pensacola Florida June 21. A telegram from Traverse City owners asks manager James Hamilton to rescue the struggling Cotton States League Pensacola team the Snappers He declines seeking only a million dollars and to stay in Pensacola He also receives a request from Manistee Michigan for a winning pitcher noting he has no surplus to spare.
Albany June 21 John S Kennedy warden of Sing Sing prison was removed from office by superintendent John B ley following a Westchester county grand jury disclosure. The action by Judge Riley with Governor Sulzer's approval ends Kennedy’s tenure at Sing Sing.
London dispatch notes Zulu girls up to sixteen enjoy relative happiness, while older women bear hard work. Men rest and boast as women do most manual labor, carrying loads on their heads for long distances. Young women display noble carriage but aging shows in their worn appearance.
Indians near Iceberg Lake Glacier National Park captured a two foot Salvelinus Rossi, a trout previously known only in the Arctic Ocean. Geologists debate a possible subterranean link between Iceberg Lake and northern Arctic waters. the specimen is preserved for official identification.
A late Saturday night call to C. H. Burkett's drug store prompted sending a drugs order to Dearborn and New Jersey streets with five dollars change. A small negro messenger boy delivered the package, then a negro man met him, took the drugs and the change.
G P Howroyd of Poughkeepsie and B J Williams of Los Angeles arrived in Mobile to discuss forming a company to manufacture aeroplanes and flying boats and to operate an aviation school. They cite Mobile as an ideal testing and training site and will meet with the Chamber of Commerce and Business League to pursue the plan.
Marriage licenses issued to Michael Powers and Melissa Agnes Truitt Mitch Martin Alberson and Minnie Lee Wolfe. Mrs C A Canovelli critically ill in Ocean Springs with family at her bedside. A Woodmen of the World delegates train from Texas and Louisiana convetion at Jacksonville Fla passes Mobile Sunday 11 30 am over L N road stopping for breakfast at the Vineyard.
Letters from users Doni Abuse Your Stomach and I A Williams praise Digestit for relieving nervous indigestion and allowing normal meals. Ad claims hundreds of grateful testimonials and guarantees satisfaction with a 25 cent package from druggists. Signature of W L Brown appears on every package and the product is sold by Van Antwerp’s.
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