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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1914

Page

3

Thron es Do Honor To Loved Man On His Burial Day

The city honors Judge Price Williams with a somber funeral in Mobile. A sunset procession through streets, a caisson bearing the body, and a flower strewn grave mark the public tribute to a widely loved jurist and soldier renowned for charity beyond class or creed.

National Cemetery Price Williams Judge Williams Red Creo Mobile Comege House of Mourning St. John’s Episcopal Church Magnolia Cemetery Confederacy

Harbormaster Deputies Pass Successful Test

An AI examination for deputy harbormaster was held at Harbormaster T. P. Norville's office Monday. Captains Joe Norville Tom Cook and Peter Forbes oversaw. Three applicants Captains O. B. Lyons Tim orere and M T Jackson passed. They await appointments at the next city commissioners meeting.

T. P. Norville Joe Norville Tom Cook Peter Forbes O. B. Lyons Timorere M.t.jackson

Three Mobile wage-earners file bankruptcy petitions

Three wage-earners from Mobile county filed bankruptcy petitions in U S district court Monday. Oscar O N Purvis listed liabilities at 526 and assets at 405 with 238 exempt. George L Steadham of Whistler showed 766 liabilities and 280 assets exempt. Ignatius Durette reported 164 liabilities and 180 assets exempt. All are referred to referee R T Ervin.

United States District Court Mobile County Oscar O. N. Purvis George L. Steadham Whistler Ignatius Durette

Judge Williams Son Elected Clerk of Mobile County Board

Price Williams Jr. was elected clerk to fill the vacancy caused by his late father Judge Price Williams Jr. The board approved road improvements on Theodore road Broad street and Washington avenues with a 6000 dollar budget. Cont Holcombe complained of delays in Cedar Point highway material delivery and the board pledged relief.

Price Williams, Jr Mobile County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Cedar Point Holcombe John T. Bater Commissi Brannan Green Hagan Hagan Price Williams, Jr Theodore Road Smith Theodore Church Broad Street Virginia Baltimore Conception Street Washington Avenue Virginia Street Cedar Point Road Bayou la Batre Gaillard Avenue Bay Front J. H. Maury Spring Hill Shell Road William H. Holcombe Brannen The Marx Grocery Companhy Mertz & Co Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Mobile County Hall’s Mill Theodore Dog River Deer Rivers Moffet Government Street Dauphin Street Mil Mertz Fay McClure

Daylight Reveals Noble Traits Among Men

A reflective note asserts that many men display noble qualities in daylight hours, contrasting with other times and emphasizing courage integrity and helpful acts in daily life.

Weathered minds resist the rising vote in boyhood rules

A fragment notes concern that boys no longer roll up sleeves as much, reflecting on harsher weather memories and a parental or societal impulse to resist new voting or change. The snippet hints at nostalgia and resistance without clear events or names.

Railroad Schedules for Tennessee and Northern Railroad

Daily schedule notices show arrival and departure times with trains listed as arriving at 3 26 am and 10 1 35 pm and 4 38 pm and 2 30 am 10 50 am alongside service notes. The fragment outlines a timetable without full route details or days.

Deming Family Plans Glacier Park Adventure

New York residents Mr and Mrs Ho ward Deming and their six children will travel to Glacier National Park to live with native communities and observe bear hunting. They will stay with Louis Hill and later build a tepee while Deming sketches Indian hair for the American Museum of Natural History and Mrs Deming gathers material for Indian folklore stories.

New York Howard Deming

British View on Benton Case and Mexican Safety Assurances

The article reports British expectations on how far the United States will press the Benton case. It notes Carranza may soon offer assurances that foreigners will be safe in northern Mexico. Secretary Bryan cancels a House foreign affairs committee engagement to discuss Mexican affairs privately. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and Senor Riano met Bryan but details were not disclosed. Huerta’s note requesting reconsideration of lifting the arms embargo was discussed informally.

Great Britain United States Benton Carranza Huerta Mexico Bryan House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress Cecil Spring-Rice Senor Riano

Carranza stance risks US prestige in Mexican crisis

Washington notes Carranza may complicate relations by withholding details of a British subject's death and directing Britain to approach him. Officials warn the Constitutionalist leader's position tests Monroe doctrine based policy and US authorship of foreign protection in Mexico.

Carranza Washington United States Mexico William S. Benton Great Britain

Investigating Commission Halted at El Paso

Inquiry in El Paso and Juarez failed to reveal why the Constitutionalists barred the commission from visiting Chihuahua to examine the body of William S. Benton, a British subject killed. It was not learned if the commission will be allowed to proceed later or denied access to the body.

el Paso Tex Juarez Chihuahua William S. Benton

U. C. Announces New Picture Deal in Mobile

A Paragon Feature Film Company representative from Omaha is in Mobile for talks with A. J. Parsons of the Chamber of Commerce and William H. Monk Jr. The plan is to film a Mobile advertising series and finalize a contract for the project.

Paragon Feature Film Company Omaha Neb Mobile A. J. Parsons Chamber of Commerce William H. Monk, Jr George Card Paragon Company

Head of the Constitutionalists Bids They Make the Trip

The leader of the Constitutionalists urged followers to undertake the journey, signaling a call for mobilization. No further context on date or location is provided in readable text.

Gustav Bauch Murder Theory Echoes In El Paso

El Paso reports General Villa believes Gustav Bauch was killed by an assassin near Juarez two weeks ago. Bauch, a German American locomotive engineer, was said to be slain at Juarez with conflicting claims from Juarez and Chihuahua authorities. Bauch’s sister, Mrs. J M Patterson, accepts the murder claim but notes Bauch had no enemies.

Gustav Bauch EL. Paso Tex General Villa Gustav Maven Juarezas & Spy J. M. Patterson Bauch Juarez Fuarez Patterson

Modest Actresses Hire Press Agents for Ads

The note observes actresses who rely on press agents to handle publicity and advertising, highlighting a trend among modest performers in managing their public image.

Mystery of Married Women Fascination Unveiled

Brief note discusses the social idea that married women spark fascination while spinsterhood carries disappointment, reflecting contemporary attitudes toward romance and gender roles. The passage notes the surprising appeal of married women even for those unsure about marriage.

Snow Beanket Covers Empire State as Storm Rages

The city and surrounding area faced a deep snow storm with rail service crippled and fire alarms deactivated in outlying districts. Workers quit during the gale, trains canceled, and New Jersey towns reported heavy disruption while Wall Street trading slowed due to isolation from the outside world.

New York New Jersey New York City Jersey City Hoboken Western Union Telegraph Company Albany Newark Wall Street

Baltimore Sundered by Wind Storm and Fire

A March 2 wind storm in Baltimore caused widespread damage. The Mt. Calvert Church steeple fell onto Eutaw street. homes on Hamilton Terrace saw shattered windows and a torn rectory roof. The Lutheran Church of the Reformation burned. Canton Distilleries warehouses holding 3000 barrels of whiskey were destroyed, with losses around 330,000 including the Sackett Machinery Works.

Baltimore Mt. Calvert Protestant Episcopal Church Madison Eutaw Streets Eutaw Street Hamilton Terrace We Lutheran Church Lawvale Caroline Stbwo Canton Distilleries Company Canton A. J. Sackett

Cleveland’s Poor Suffer From Severity of Storm

In Weland Ohio on a March day the city highlights severe winter weather impacting residents living in hardship. Reports note hardships endured by impoverished households as snow and freezing conditions persist with limited aid and shelter options.

Cleveland

Traveling Men Invited to Chamber to Boost Mobile Fair

Travelers in Mobile are urged to visit the Chamber of Commerce at eight tonight to learn how to cooperate with fair promoters without investment. The effort aims to rally outside interest and ensure a successful Mobile fair amid winter weather and transport delays.

Chamber of Tonight Mort L. Bixler Chamber of Commerce The Mobi Central Pair Committee Commerce Fai Peter Chamber of

Blizzard Paralyzes Philadelphia Transit and Roads

Philadelphia faced blizzard conditions described as the worst in years. Suburban residents dug through deep snow drifts while surface car lines stood idle and outlying steam roads operated poorly. Thousands were late for work or unable to reach the city.

Philadelphia

Pennsy Track Men Aid Storm Wreckage Cleanup

The Pennsylvania railroad dispatched a special train from Pittsburgh to Jersey City carrying 800 track and shop workers to clear storm wreckage. Twenty five linemen and electricians were sent east shortly after midnight to assist.

Pennsy Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Here Jersey City

Chattanooga Faces Record Cold Wave Across City

Chattanooga, Tenn is gripping a fierce cold wave with temperatures at 6 AM 16 degrees and 8 AM 18 degrees, the coldest spell of the winter, as residents endure morning frost and wintry conditions.

Chattanooga Tenn

Capital of Georgia Sees Coldest Spell in More Than Two Years

Atlanta report notes a low of 15.2 degrees above zero on March 2, marking the worst cold spell in over two years for the capital city. Weather data show a sharp drop with continuing chilly conditions.

Georgia Atlanta

All Records for March Broken at Charleston

Charleston weather records fall as March low temperature hits 23.9 degrees above zero early today. The reading sets a new mark for the month at the local weather station.

Charleston 8. C All Weather Bureau

Nashville Coldest March Day Since 1901

Nashville recorded 16 degrees above zero marking the coldest March day since 1901. Forecasters expect warmer weather tonight and tomorrow.

Nashville Tenn

No Marine Disasters Reported After Atlantic Gale

No maritime disasters reported from the fifty mile northeast gale that swept the Atlantic coast near Norfolk last night. The tail end of the gale still whipped the coast today.

Norfolk Atlantic

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Long Coughs

Mrs en Moor of Saginaw Alabama praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a cough lasting fifteen years for her husband and eight years for her son. The ad claims the remedy stops hacking coughs relieves colds and chest ailments and restores rest. It promotes a 50 cent bottle available at a Philadelphia store.

Auckten & Coy Philadelphia

Mortgage for $55 000 on Irvington land filed for record

A mortgage for 55 000 dollars on Irvington land is recorded. The note indicates a total amount of 655 176 20 dollars. The property covers 2 297 acres near Irvington in Kile county along the Louisville and Nash.

Irvington Irvington Realty Ompiea Ing Company Kile County Louisville and Nash

French Drama Company Sues City of New York

The York French Drama Company announced it would sue New York City for damages after police halted a dress rehearsal of a play adapted from Marquis Cusani Gonfalonieri at the Ita Garrick theatre. The action cites Sunday performance prohibitions and seeks enforcement against all theatres. The case will be taken to Mayor Mitchel.

Associated Press New York York French Drama Company Marquis Cusani Gonfalonieri Ita Garrick Theatre Mitchel

Directors to Meet in Chamber of Commerce Board Session

A board of directors meeting for the Chamber of Commerce has been called for 7:30 oclock Tuesday night. The official notice was mailed to each director on Monday afternoon.

Board of Dice The Chamber of Commeres

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