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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1913

Page

2

Money Used in Bribery Not Brought Into Court

Webster Springs West Virginia June 26 The defense demanded production in court of money used by detectives in bribing State Senator Ben A Smith during the U S senatorial campaign last winter The prosecution said the money described as in a Charleston safe deposit vault was not needed as witnesses described the bill Only $1000 of the suspected $1100 has been recovered while the state has a complete list of the missing amount

Webster Springs W. Va Ben A. Smith Smith

Mobile Probate Judge Says Monthly Reports Are Complied

Judge Price Williams Jr of Mobile probate court states that all convictions in the county are reported on the first day of every month and that this has been done for years, countering Hartwell Douglass’s claim that judges in thirty five counties are impeachable for not reporting.

Hartwell Douglass Alabama Convict Department State Department Mobile Price Williams, Jr

Heat Related Constipation Warns Summer Readers

Summer brings increased constipation risk from cold foods and dehydration. Hot diet and hydration tips appear, with Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promoted as relief and tonic support. Endorsements from Mr. George C. Allen of Reading Massachusetts and Miss Anna Schoff of Baltimore Maryland accompany an offer for free samples by mail.

N. Main St Reading Mass Anna Schoff S. Washington St Baltimore, Md

Mobile Odd Fellows District Convention Opens Tonight

Visitors from outlying Mobile district towns attend the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meeting in Mobile Wednesday. Delegates from Chunchula Citronelle Grand Bay Foley Mount Vernon Crichton Whistler attend as past grands receive grand lodge degrees. Deputy Grand Master Dr H J Krudop presides for the third term, with stereopticon views of the Cullman home and a school of instruction by Henry Pollard of Huntsville featured.

Mobile Independent Order of Odd Fellows Chunchula Citronelle Grand Bay Foley Mount Vernon Crichton Whistler Grand Lodge H. J. Krudop Fred J. Cramton Odd Fellows Cullman Henry, Pollard Huntaville

District Rebekah Lodge Convention Tonight

A district convention of the Rebekah lodges will be held at the hall corner of St Emanuel and Dauphin streets tonight with at least one hundred members expected. The degree staff will perform exemplification work and all Rebekahs in the city are welcome.

Rebekah Lodges St. Emanuel and Dauphin Streets Order

Cincinnati Strike Likely Settled Today

Cincinnati dispatch says 14000 garment workers across Cincinnati and nearby cities face a quick decision on their strike. Strikers submitted demands to manufacturers who planned an immediate meeting to act on them as plants remained picketed early today.

Associated Press Cincinnati

Inferior Court Sentences In Prohibition Case

Houston Bosirge of Cohen was arraigned in the inferior criminal court on a prohibition charge and discharged. Complainant John Crane Jr testified he had the defendant arrested out of spite, prompting Judge Chamberlain to rebuke Crane for dishonest affidavit action in court.

Houston Bosirge Cohen Inferior Criminal Court John Crane, Jr Chamberlain Crane

Voters League to monitor Congress in national effort

Washington June 25 A national voters league modeled on Chicago and Illinois efforts forms in Washington led by Herbert S Bigelow John R Commons Ida Tarbell and Lynn Haines aims to track congressional activity to inform constituents. It plans a 15 member executive committee and wide financial backing with future member contributions. The group will publish monthly bulletins and a year end history of the session detailing acts and member records.

Ipeech Washington, D. C Marcet Male League of Chicago Legislative Voters’ Na Illinois Washington Herbert S. Bigelow Cincinnati Frances Squire Potter Congress Lynn Haines League Merbert Fred National Voters’ League John R. Commons Wisconsin Charles E. Merriam Ida Tarbell New York Minnesota

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief

A newspaper ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sores ulcers boils and eczema with a testimonial from Mrs. Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama claiming an ugly ulcer healed in two weeks. The ad notes the product costs 25 cents and is recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen Bruce Jones Birmingham Ala van Antwerp Drug Corp

Argentine Delegation Visits Naval Academy at Annapolis

June 25 25 officers and cadets from the Argentine vessel Presidente Sarmiento toured Washington then traveled to Annapolis to visit the naval academy. A luncheon was hosted for them but no drills or exhibitions were available since only fourth year students were present.

Washington Presidente Sarmiento Annapolis Naval Academy

Eckman’s Alterative touted for lung trouble and recovery

A testimonial advertisement claims Eckman’s Alterative treats lung and throat diseases without narcotics. It cites a man named Arthur Webb who reportedly recovered from typhoid pneumonia and consumption after using the remedy, praising gains from 103 to 153 pounds and renewed strength. The ad urges readers to obtain the product from Braswell’s Drug Store and contact the Eckman Laboratory for more evidence.

Weldon, Ilr Fort Worth Texas Canon City Colorado Eckman Arthur Webb Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Mrs Paul Sentell Visits Mobile in 1913 Personal Notes

Mrs Paul Sentell wife of the popular Mobile baseball player visits Mobile for a few days. Jake Wells Lyric Theatre lessee expected in Mobile but detained in Birmingham and to arrive later for business of the 1913 1914 season. C A Cooper Woodmen of the World organizer visited Mobile calling on Forest Camp and Maple Camp clerks and boosting camps in Brewton and Pollard. Dr J S Boggess Marine Hospital Service surgeon stationed at Fort Morgan was a business visitor to Mobile.

Paul Sentell Mobile New Orleans Jake Wells Lyric Theatre Birmingham C. A. Cooper Gastonburg Ala The Woodmen of the World Forest Camp Maple Camp Brewton and Pollard J. 8. Boggess U. S. Marine Hospital Service Fort Morgan

Burial of G W Neville Follows Immaculate Conception Service

The funeral for George W. Neville was held Wednesday at 9:30 from the family home 255 St Francis Street and 10 from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where he had been a lifelong member. Rev Father O'Reilly officiated and interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers S S Murphy W P Horres Owen Wing M Luck D J Callahan James Madden.

G. W. Neville George W. Neville St. Francis Street Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Father O'Reilly Magnolia Cemetery

Ferdinand Smith, 85, longtime Gulf Clubhouse Superintendent

Ferdinand Smith a native of Germany aged eighty five years served for more than twenty years as superintendent and steward of the Gulf clubhouse, a longtime figure in the local club.

Ferdinand Smith Germany The Gulf

Waterfront notes list ships docking and sailing from Mobile

The Belize arrives from Belize with 28000 banana bunches for Orr Laubenheimer. Asian sails to Liverpool with cotton resin turpentine and various timbers and passengers from Mexico. Normannia sails to Gulfport to load cargo. Sabine heads to New York with general merchandise. Paposo and Dorothy Bell expected, Nordstjernen bound from New Orleans to Munson. Paloma and Glenbridge due with cargo. Harfleur expected from Hamburg. Pleasure Bay runs bi weekly excursions with special afternoon trip.

Belize Hond Orr-Laubenheimer Steamship Company Pier 1 Asian Leland Line Pier 3 Liverpool England Mexico Normannia Gulfport Miss Sabine Mallory Line New York Paposo Bugge John Wilson Mobile Dorothy Bell Sharp Daiquiri Nordstjernen Keefoed New Orleans Munson Steamship Company Paloma Munson Glenbridge Corner St. Vincent's European Lumber Company Glence Turner-Hartwell Harfleur Millens Hamburg Mobile Liners, Inc Pleasure Bay Battle's Wharf Dauphin

Question of Rates and Rights in L and N Appeal

The piece argues against prejudice toward the L of N and endorses appealing to a court to fix rates. It cites courts created by the people and notes property disputes require legal review when an agreement cannot be reached, urging nonpartisan fact-based judicial opinion.

Court of Justice Courts of Justice

Death of Dog River Fishing and Hunting Club Member

A Dog river fishing and hunting club member died Tuesday afternoon at a local infirmary. He was a member of the German Relief Association and was well known in Mobile and the southern county. He is survived by his son William Smith and other relatives.

Dog River German Relief Association Mobile William Smith

Infant dies after brief illness at New Street residence

Howard Milton Boullemet three months seven days old son of Howard M and Lillie Boullemet died early Wednesday at the family home 140 New St Francis street after a brief illness.

Howard Milton Boullemet Howard M Lillie Boullemet New St. Francis Street

Death Notice for Mrs. Mary A. Turner at Wilmer Alabama

Mrs. Mary A. Turner aged 72 wife of C. L. Turner died at Wilmer Alabama Tuesday at midnight. She leaves one brother H. T. Fairley one sister Mrs. Margaret Luter of Mobile her husband one son S. J. Turner one daughter Mrs. FE. W. Foster two grandchildren and other relatives survive.

Mary A. Turner C. L. Turner Wilmer Ala H. T. Fairley Margaret Luter Mobile S. J. Turner FE. W. Foster

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