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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1913

Page

2

Dolz Named Consul General of Cuba in New York

Leopold Dolz longtime Cuban consul at the port of Mobile and dean of the Cuban consular corps is promoted to consul general with headquarters in New York. The appointment, confirmed by Cuba’s senate, elevates him near the Cuban minister to the United States in Washington. Dolz and his family plan to move from Mobile to New York in July.

Leopold Dolz Moile Cuba New York City Washington Cnate Dolz Mobile New York

Fourth of July Fireworks at Munroe Park Concert and Film

A July Fourth event at Munroe Park features a grand fireworks display, a band concert, and free moving pictures for attendees. The program runs in the early evening with coordinated festivities and community celebration.

Munroe Park Outo Town

Greeks and Bulgarians clash east of Saloniki

Bulgarian reports say Greek forces near Saloniki attempted to cut rail communications from Serres to Drama but were repelled after burning a village.

Saloniki Sofia Bulgaria Greeeks Serres Drama

Koehn Completes 627 Miles In Mississippi Rowboat Voyage

Andrew Koehn a former Navy petty officer reached St Paul after rowing 627 miles in twelve days from Lake Itasca to the Mississippi River. He continues toward the Gulf of Mexico in the lone craft.

Koehn Associated Press T. Paul, Minn Andrew Koehn United States Navy Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Lake Itasca St. Paul

German Army Boost Passes Parliament Amid Tax Clause Clash

Berlin June 36 The Imperial Parliament approved the full army increase sought by the government including six new cavalry regiments. The measure raises peace strength by about 4000 officers 16000 NCOs and 117000 privates to near 870000 men. The vote on funding extended tax provisions to federal princes and the government said princes would contribute voluntarily though the house made taxation obligatory.

Associated Press Berlin von Bethmann- Hollweg Erfurt

City Plans New Gate for Magnolia Cemetery

City commissioners will advertise for bids to erect a new George street entrance to Magnolia Cemetery at the regular Tuesday noon session. Mayor Schwarz, cemetery chair, has plans for a central vehicular gate with two pedestrian entrances flanked by concrete shelters. Iron and concrete will be used. no other items are yet scheduled.

George Street Magnolia Cemetery Schwarz

Mahorner’s 760 Mile Cadillac Trip Through Mississippi

Attorney Matt Mahorner Jr returns to Mobile after a 760 mile round trip to Macon Mississippi with two sons and a chauffeur detailing road conditions and bridges, noting good clay gravel roads around Meridian and Macon while highlighting rough prairie stretches and a missing link between Citronelle and State Line.

Matt. Mahorner, Jr Mobile Macon Miss Mahorner Mr. Mahomer Meridian Livingston Cuba Gainesville Citronelie Stater Line Rounsaville State Line Citronelle Depot Buckatunna Waynesboro Road Waynesboro Shubuta Quitman Road Quitman New Road York Geiger Geig Panola Dancy

Beautiful Women Digest Well With Chamberlain Tablets

Observers note that attractive women often have good digestion. If digestion is faulty Chamberlain's Tablets will correct it. Easy to take and agreeable in effect. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

McLoughlin Reaches Championship Round at Wimbledon

Maurice McLoughlin, the American champion, defeats J Parke in three straight sets 6-4 7-5 6-4 to reach the All English championship final. Parke led early in the first set but McLoughlin’s net play and cross shots secured the win.Stanley Doust and Oscar Kreutzcher contest the other semi tomorrow. the winner faces McLoughlin for the title.

Associated Press Wimbledon Eng Maurice KE. McLoughlin J. Parke McLoughlin Parke Stanley Doust Oscar Kreutzcher

Notable Visitors and Residents Stop Over in Mobile

Macon Mississippi residents E T Bush Jr Dantzler Allgood Brooks and Scales pass through Mobile with overnight stays at the Battle House en route to Cohen for a ten day vacation. Houston Texas couple H T Gaylord visit friends at the Battle House. F I Thompson family heads to New York and Long Island resorts for months. Molino Florida Dr R J Watson visits the city. Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute connected to Boys Corn Clubs. George W sth attends from New Orleans city interests. Chatom Alabama J C Kaye and wife plan several days in Mobile. Mrs H McNamara wife of Captain H McNamara sails Luckenbach staying at Bienville Hotel. R A Foote and wife from Jackson Alabama visiting. Mrs H C Geron and H C Geron Jr return from Huntsville and Gadsden.

E. T. Bush, Jr EK. E. Dantzler D. F. Allgood H. H. Brooks, Jr C. M. Scales Macon Miss J. W. Tate B. Tate Jamison Brooklyn Mobile Battle House Cohen H. T. Gaylord Houston Texas Alabama Polytechnic Institute At Auburn Ala Boys’ Corn Clubs George W. Sth

Coal Strike Probers to Resume Hearings Next Week

Washington June 30 The senate committee investigating the West Virginia coal strike will resume hearings here next week with testimony by the operator who charges the United Mine Workers plot with operators in other fields to push higher wages and block West Virginia coal from competing with Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois.

Associated Press Washington Senate West Virginia United Mine Workers Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana

Death of F. A. Booth in New York

Frederick A. Booth philanthropist and religious worker died suddenly at his home in New York Sunday at age 46.

F. A. Booth New YO Frederick A. Booth

Craft Recovered From Auto Accident Near Greenville

Captain John Craft of Mobile has recovered from bruises after an auto accident nine miles below Greenville on the Keller tour. Keller defends driver QO. T. Barr as an exceptional chauffeur and credits careful handling for the 1 801 mile journey without engine trouble until Greenville. Barr faced no blame for the mishap and will attend Birmingham meetings today.

Montgomery John Craft Mobile W. 8 Keller Greenville Birmingham QO. T. Barr Barr Bar

Chamberlain's Remedy Promise for Diarrhoea Cure

Advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the best cure for diarrhoea. Sold by all dealers.

Moore of New York Wins Harness Horse Prizes at Show

Moore of New York won the Louisville trophy in class 54 with Lord and Lady Seaton in the International Horse Show fair pairs of harness horses. He also captured first prize in class 48 with Burgomaster and Robin Hood in a mail demi-mail Stanhope spider phaeton.

Associated Press London W. MH. Moore New York

Servia Accepts Russian Arbitration for Bulgarian Dispute

Sofia reports that Servia has unconditionally accepted Russian arbitration. Four premiers are to meet in St. Petersburg this week. Roumania warns it will not remain neutral if hostilities begin, according to the Times dispatch.

London Sofia the Times Servia St. Petersburg Roumania

Gerard Named Ambassador to German Court by Emperor

Berlin June 30 Emperor William approves Justice James W Gerard of the New York supreme court as ambassador to the German court In a dispatch the appointment is reported as finalized and confirmed by the emperor.

Berlin William James W. Gerard New York Supreme Court

Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promises Cure

Bath resident J C Eveland reports twenty five years of eczema resolved by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment, claimed as a physician's formula with years of use. Manufactured by Pfeiffer Chemical Co and distributed by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. 50 cent price.

Alabama Bar Association Annual Meeting in Mobile 1918

The thirty sixth annual Alabama Bar Association meeting will be in Mobile July 11 12 1918 with Friday sessions at the Cawthon Hotel and Saturday at Fort Morgan. A social aboard the James A Carney will precede the bay outing.

Alabama State Bar Association Mobile Cawthon Hotel Fort Morgan James A. Carney Bay Frank S. White Central Council Henry Upson Sims W. T. Seibels J. T. Stokely N. D. Denson J. K. Dixon Isaac R. Hinton Edward T Sanford Tennessee Julius Sternfeld J. M. Chilton John E. Mitchell L. B. Rainey Esquire Bar Association W. C. Mulkey P. B. Crum Alexander B. Meek Carney

Uniforms Fit Like Hose on Fire Plug

Mobile Fire Department received 65 new summer uniforms approved by City Commissioner Pat J Lyons. Captain Gus Rhem noted as hardest to fit. uniform praised for fit. Suits use blue serge material like police attire. Dreaper & Burns won bids for both lots at 14.50 dollars per suit.

Mobile Fire Department Pat J. Lyons Gus Rhem Pat Dreaper & Burns

Seven Coaches Plunge Into Torrential River Collapse

In Calcutta British India a passenger train crossing a river bridge near Ondal collapsed dropping seven coaches into a torrent below. The crash site left the rest suspended in air with heavy loss of life feared. An alarming river disaster reported with urgent rescue concerns.

Associated Press Calcutta British India Ondal Burdwan

Embezzler Hardaway Young Faces Appeal After Conviction

Attorneys Webb and McAlpine, representing Hardaway Young, convicted Saturday night in the city court of embezzling 125 dollars from the Southern Hardware and Supply Co where he served as president, planned a new trial motion and possible appeal to the supreme court. State Solicitor Clark said other cases would be held pending the higher court’s action.

Webb and McAlpine Hardaway Young Southern Hardware and Supply Company Supreme Court Clark

Fire at Mente and Company ruins dryers and warehouses

Fire from an empty box car at the Mente and Company bag plant in New Orleans destroyed the dryer building and two warehouses with stock valued at 75000 dollars. One fireman was seriously injured by a falling wall. Cause under investigation.

New Orleans Mente and Company

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertised For Skin Ailments

An old advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve gives prompt relief for ulcers sores and eczema. It cites Mrs. Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama as an ulcer sufferer cured in two weeks and notes the product costs 25 cents. Recommended by Van Se Drug Corp.

Bucklen Bruce Jones Birmingham Ala van Se Drug Corp

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The Macon, Miss Mobilian Pathfinders Keith Monroe Park Duke Duchess OF Sutherland Duke of Sutherland Great Britain England Scotland M’loughlin F. I. Thompson Louishville Nashville Long Island R. J. Watson Molino, Fla Cty Gage Clarke Alhambra Baths J. C. Kaye Chatom, Ala H. McNamara Luckenbach Bienville Hotel R. A. Foote Jackson, Ala City H. C. Geron H. C. Geron, Jr Huntsville Gadsden Alabama Moore Gerard Sadv Alabama State Bar Association Annual Meeting Piel St. Francis St. Mobile, Ala Gulf City Dye Works Conception ST
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