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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1913

Page

12

Man Charged After Office Altercation With Browne

In a city office dispute Ewing Browne struck Touart on the forehead and continued beating after Touart fell. John B. Jenkins, attorney, intervened and prevented further blows. Browne was arrested for disorderly conduct and released on a $100 bond signed by his father, Judge S B Browne.

Mr. Touart Browne Tisdale J. Touart Ewing Browne John B. Jenkins Touart Mr. Jenkins Conti Royal Streets Edward Sheets S. B. Browne

Judge Browne Is Fined For Disorderly Conduct

Recorder Edington imposes a 10 dollar fine or twenty days in jail on Judge Samuel B Browne of the Mobile county circuit court after a disorderly conduct charge brought by assistant county solicitor Tisdale J Touart. Browne appeals to the city court, bond set at 100 dollars.

Edington Samuel B. Browne Mobile County Circuit Court Tisdale J Touart Browne Touart Mr. Touart

Jack Johnson Now in Canada

Associated Press reports Jack Johnson has escaped to Canada and cannot be extradited or deported under Canadian law. He travels on a tourist ticket. Canada cannot return him as the offense is not extraditable. U.S. efforts to have him sent back under immigration law have failed. If the U.S. appeals court upholds his conviction, his one year sentence for violating the white slave law can be enforced upon his return.

Associated Press Washington Jack” Johnson United States Canada Johnson United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Pomare Case Is Ruled A Dupe Of Another Person

In Cleveland Ohio on June 27 handwriting experts testified at the trial of Giuseppe Pomare an Italian from Youngstown charged with sending a threatening letter to President Wilson demanding 5000 dollars. They found only Wilsons signature on the letter while the body was written by another person. The defense argues Pomare was duped into signing an English letter he did not understand.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Guiseppe Pomare Youngstown Wilson Pomare

Heirs of Throne Fond of Army and Navy Portrait

The German crown prince, in lieutenant uniform, is described as democratic in outlook yet devoted to the army, while Edward, Prince of Wales, appears in a naval dress as the future king. The crown prince is pursuing a distinguished naval career, following George V.

William Edward Prince of Wales Great Britain George V

Ten One Legged Workmen Testify in Damages Suit

Ten one legged men sat in a court row as Walter Taylor sues the Commonwealth Steel Company for workmen's compensation damages for a lost limb. An offer of 1700 dollars was made, and the men were to testify about employment prospects but the court referred the case to a three member arbitration board.

Associated Press Edwardsvillah Walter Taylor Commonwealth Steel Company Granite City Taylor Taylor Jrs

New Tariff Bill Shaped Up After Senate Caucus

Washington June 27 All amendments to the agriculture schedule of the new tariff proposed by Democrats on the senate finance committee were approved today by the caucus. The committee may urge broader countervailing duties on wheat flour and other commodities if foreign discrimination is found. An amendment to require full revenue duty on brandies used to fortify sweet wines was sent back to the committee amid opposition from California wine producers.

Associated Press Washington Senate Finance Committee Finance Committee California

Calloway of Texas Outwitted in House

Representative Calloway of Texas blocked a $4,000 appropriation to send DC veterans to the Gettysburg celebration. He was called out of the House chamber, returned to loud laughter, and the resolution passed unanimously.

Washington Representative Calloway Texas District of Columbia

Sudtt's Brother Takes the Stand in Million Will Case

Walter Scott, brother of Sir John Murray Scott, testified in London as heirs contest the will that left Lady Sackville nearly five million dollars and more. He defended the family's stance, saying suspicions lay about Lady Sackville's actions, not her relationship.

Association’ Press London John Murray Scott Lady Sackville Washington Walter Scott Richard Wallace Edward Carson Scott Sir John

No agreement reached in boilermaker walkout

Fifteen boilermakers at the Whistler shops walked out more than two weeks ago with Mobile and Ohio officials in charge. Vice President and General Manager R. V. Taylor said the situation remains at a standstill.

Boilermakers Whistler Mobile Ohio R. V. Taylor

Atlanta Scandal Up 10 Grand Jury

Fulton county grand jury in Atlanta Ga on June 27 began investigating charges and counter charges by Thomas K Felder and Chief of Detectives N A Sanford to determine if statements about bribery and graft amount to criminal libel. Newspaper men testified about statements given by the two men.

Associated Press Atlanta Thomas K. Felder N. A. Sanford Fulton County’ Grand Jury Felder Sanford Grand Jury

Preparing for Pending Battle in El Paso Juarez Zone

General Hugh J. Scott inspected the El Paso Juarez border to assess troop placement for a possible battle over the Mexican town. He wired the War Department seeking permission to bring in border troops and warned Americans to stay out of the firing zone.

EL Paso Texas Hugh Jl, Scott U. S A Juarez Mhe War Department

Cure for weak kidneys free cure for weak kidneys free

An advertisement promises a quick cure for kidney trouble with Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound. It claims diabetes relief, reduced sugar, and restored energy, offering $1 large bottle and a six bottle full treatment for $5, with samples and mail orders available through Stuart Drug Co. Atlanta and Mobile distributors.

Stuart Wilting Stuart Drug Co Atlanta, Ga Mobile van Antwerp Drug .Corporation Royal and Dauphin Sts Express

Death Near When Seersucker Suit Shrinks In Rain

AMITE CITY La June 27 The peril of a seersucker summer suit nearly killed Vespuci Amato after a rainstorm It drew tight as the coat collar and trousers rose to his knees until he could not breathe Countrymen cut the buttons and ripped the trousers to restore circulation freeing Amato and wrecking the $1 50 garment.

Amite City Vespuci Amato Amite New Orleans Amato South Rampart Street Ramato

Bliss Authorized to Protect the Border

War department officials said Brigadier General Taskar H. Bliss, in command in Texas, has full authority to move troops on the border as needed and requires no further orders from Washington.

Associated Press Washington War Department Taskar H. Bliss Texas

Purified by a new process for lasting velvet finish

An advertisement touts a cosmetic product that leaves a soft velvety look until washed off, claims sunburn prevention and fading discolorations. It lists shades Whitt Fiesu Pinx Brunette and offers purchase by toilet counters or mail at 5% cents, from NATIONAL TOITET rosemary Peete, Tenr.

Boy Scouts Join Search For Missing Townsend

Kansas City scouts will help locate George Townsend of Chicago a promoter and builder of the Kansas City Clay County and St Joseph electric line Townsend vanished from his hotel last Tuesday each scout given a picture of the missing man and unit will assist in the search

Associated Press Kansas City Boy Scouts of George Townsend Chicago Clay County St. Joseph Townsend

California and Japan baseball teams honored at reception

On June 27 Arthur Bailly Blanchard of the American embassy hosted a reception for Keio University Japan and the University of California and Stanford teams in Rio. The event highlighted friendly sports exchange between California and Japan through college baseball.

California Rio Arthur Bailly- Blanchard Keio University of Japan Leland Stanford, Jr University of California

MilitantHeld Fifteen Days In Newport Mail Plot Case

Newport England June 27 Margaret Haigh Mackworth daughter of the coal king David A Thom now in Canada faced a magistrate for fourteen days on a charge of placing explosives in a mail tax. Mrs Mackworth secretary of the Newport branch of the Women's Social and Political Union is not yet an active militant. Her husband Captain Humbhrie Mackworth of Royal Monmouthshire Engineers is the eldest son of Sir Arthur Madlword and heir to the baronetcy.

Associated Preep Newport Eng Margaret Haigh Mackworth Dausii Coal King David A. Thom Canada Tere Tetay Sens Mackworth Women's Soci Ppt Thomas Humbhrie Mackworth Royal Monmouthshire Engineers Arthur Madlword

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