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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
10
Five men linked to a militant suffragette raid on Downing Street official residence of Premier Asquith and Chancellor Lloyd George were fined 10 dollars each or 14 days in jail. A sixth participant with a minor role was fined five dollars or one week in prison.
In Recorder's Court Monday morning Ewing Browne faced a $50 fine or ninety days on a disorderly conduct charge. Bond set at $150 for his appeal after Browne allegedly struck Touart in the forehead and attempted to strike with a chair. Browne did not testify.
A marble slab detached from the Mobile Electric Company building front during a Sunday night storm. The sidewalk area was fenced off after earlier slabs nearly hit Marsena Parker of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company, creating a danger point near the City Bank annex.
Tennessee enacts a compulsory education measure effective tomorrow requiring children ages 8 to 14 to attend school. If a child cannot read or write, the maximum age rises to 16. The law provides for attendance by officers elected through the school boards.
Advertises Resinol Soap and Ointment to treat sunburn heat rash prickly heat ivy poisoning chafing insect bites and eczema. Claims instant relief calm and cooling effect with regular use and notes availability from druggists with departmental address in Baltimore Maryland.
Mobile County Sunday School Association district meeting in Grand Bay filled the church to capacity. County President J L Cawthon installed newly elected officers including A A Johnson Theodore as president and Mrs Arthur Day Grand Bay as secretary treasurer. Other appointments named by Rev C D Beny and Mrs C W Bohlin with attendance from Mobile, Irvington and St Elmo.
In the Inferior Criminal court on Monday Dick Young and Dave Watts alias Coal Burner were arraigned before Judge Henry Chamberlain on vagrancy charges and fined 1 dollar or ten days. Sara Ann Jones charged likewise was continued due to absence of Robert March with attachment issued and case reset for July 7. George Busby for abusive language was fined 5 dollars or ten days. J M Cassidy was the complainant. Sallie Branscomb arrested on Maggie Chamberlain’s complaint demanded a jury trial and bond set at 150 dollars.
Frank Manush formerly with the New Orleans Pelicans has been signed by Manager Smith as utility player for the Crackers. He traveled from Memphis after release and may replace George Roche if his leg injury is healed.
Leo Meyer of Macon wins a full pardon from Governor Brown for the 10 year manslaughter sentence in the Mary Moore case. Meyer, a vaudeville performer and former singer in local venues, had not appealed and hoped for clemency after trial in the Dublin circuit court. The incident arose from a dispute over an insult to Meyer's sister Miss Ray Moore, leading to Meyer shooting Moore in a disorderly house.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthener and appetite enhancer. Claims to drive out malaria and build up the system for adults and children.
A two story frame building and warehouse at 369 North Royal, owned by John T. Bauer, burned after midnight Sunday. Loose cotton valued at 500 dollars was lost, with total building damage 1000 dollars not including cotton. Police officers Burch and Fincher alerted the fire department which saved much cotton and the structure. The Milburn carbon light aided firefighters in the smoke filled scene.
News from New Orleans reports the J. H. Bernhard barge of the Alabama and New Orleans Transportation Company, launched at Lake Borgne yards, arrived at Canal Street and was open for inspection Sunday. Cargo loading for Mobile began Monday. The Chamber of Commerce plans a Wednesday reception for the New Orleans party, with arrangements awaiting President Armbrecht's return from Montgomery. He had just come back from Denver.
About three hundred people attended an open air sermon on Brotherhood led by Rev. L. F. Sanford when a rainstorm broke up the gathering at Bienville Square. General Secretary F. W. Evans of the Y M C A led song and Rev. A. F. Carr offered prayer. Next Sunday Rev. T J Johnston will deliver the sermon at the same location.
John F. Jossen, prominent young businessman, departed Saturday for an extended Western tour. He will spend months in Denver and Salt Lake City and other points seeking health improvement and plans to return in September after recovering from a previous typhoid illness.
An advertisement claims Hay's Hair Health can restore grey or faded hair to its natural dark color quickly and effectively. It touts easy nightly application, possible immediate results, and a money-back guarantee. Free offers include a 50c bottle plus soap, or a 1.00 bottle with extra soap, with several local drugstores listed as suppliers.
Atlanta June 30. Chief Beavers suspended Policeman Robert A. Wood and three others and Wood resigned promising to expose corruption across the department. He will provide affidavits and indicts the vice squad and detective bureau, saying reforms will shock the city. Wood has 15 years’ service and was with the motorcycle squad.
President Wilson told callers the reply to Japan's protest against the California land law is practically finished but he would not reveal its contents.
June 30 dispatches report Bulgarians launching an all line attack in Macedonia. In Belgrade excitement grows as Servian premier contests arbitration while parliament debates policy. Hostilities also noted near Islip and Drama with Greeks and Bulgarians clashing.
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