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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1914

Page

8

Reith Orpheun Bill Praised At Lyric Theatre Opening

Review lauds seven acts on the Lyric bill led by Charlotte Parry and Keith Orpheun in vaudeville. A twenty minute skit Into the Nig tells a gripping courtroom tale with five witnesses spotlighted in darkness as Parry describes a crabbed old landlady and other characters in a vivid stage portrayal.

Lyric Theatre Lyric Keith Orstand Body Thia Charlotte Parry Miss Parry Ays Marta Solari

They Score at Hippodrome leads an all-star vaudeville night

An Italian leading lady anchors a varied program at the Hippodrome with a surprise in store. Milton and the De Long sisters deliver a funny act Twenty Minutes at Alfalfa Junction while Frozini the compact accordionist impresses with classics and rags. Ernest Ball performs and Maud Lambert shines as his partner. The Grazers, Ed Morton, and the Heuman trio follow with standout numbers and a Kalem film closes the evening.

Frank Milton de Long Sisters Alfalfa Junction Frozini America Ernest Ball Migs Maud Lambert Ed Morton Heuman

Compromise on Home Rule Bill Refined by Daily Chronicle

London March 3. The Daily Chronicle reports the government will offer to dismember Ireland while keeping education and licensing under imperial control for six years, with the post office and board of patronage under review. Ulster MPs would veto hostile measures and northeast Ulster could join Parliament at inception with a five year plebiscite withdrawal option. If rejected, the bill proceeds as is.

Associated Press London Asquith Ulster Daily Chronicle Ireland Board of Patronage House of Lords the Chronicle

Strong Hippodrome Bill Showcases Aces At Mobile

The Hippodrome presents a strong week with Frank King's Winning Girls tabloid and The Girls from the Golden West led by Cora Youngblood Carson. Carson's band dazzles with costumed gold instruments as Miss Carson performs demanding solos. King delivers stellar hotel clerk comedy and a lively bell boy act. The surprise night is postponed to tomorrow due to Lew Rose's travel delay.

Hippodrome Frank King Mobile Golden West Cora Youngblood Carson Miss Carson Lew Rose Mr. Rose New Orleans

Serious Catarrh Yields Sixteen Hyomei In All

Do not let catarrh deepen. Hyomei offers quick relief for head colds and sniffling with no stomach dosing. If not benefited, money refunded. Try Hyomei now. it purports to clear mucus and banish catarrh. Complete outfit priced at $12.00.

L N Rate Litigation Nears Final Settlement

In Montgomery on March 3 Col. H. L. Stone and W A Colston of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad appeared, fueling reports that the long contested final settlement among five belligerent parties may be concluded.

Montgomery Ala Col. H. L. Stone W. A. Colston Louisville and Nashvvill Railroad

Kolb Shifts Gubernatorial Campaign to North Alabama

Capt R F Kolb, gubernatorial aspirant, campaigns in North Alabama with stops in Cullman Morgan counties and upcoming speeches in Athens Rogersville Center Star Florence. The visit follows five weeks before Alabama voters pick a governor.

Montgomery Ala Alabama R. F. Kolb North Center Star Florence O'Neal

Dr King's New Discovery Cures Coughs and Ailments

Mrs. David Moor of Saginaw Alabama praises Dr King’s New Discovery curing a fifteen year cough in husband and eight year cough in son. The advertisement promises relief for hacking coughs and grippe with money back if it fails. Available at all druggists 50 cents or 1.00 from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.

Dr. King David Moor Saginaw Ala H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Masonic District Conference Opens at Montgomery Temple

The first semi annual conference of the Thirteenth Masonic district begins at the Masonic Temple in Montgomery tomorrow afternoon, continuing through Friday. Several hundred delegates are expected with District Lecturer John Francis Hattemer opening sessions. Grand Master H. Co. Miller of Birmingham will deliver an address Thursday night. A related rate regulation dispute with railroads is nearing closure though formal announcements are pending.

Montgomery Ala Masonic District Masonic Temple John Francis Hattemer H. Co. Miller Birmingham

Defunct Pensacola Bank Depositors Dissatisfied

Pensacola Florida March 3 Depositors unhappy with Saturday meeting to appoint a special committee with the bank receiver to wind up affairs They plan another meeting at the city hall this afternoon where an attorney will be hired to protect their interests Depositors accuse stockholders of dominating the proceedings and seek to shut out stockholders even if they were depositors.

Pensacola Fla First National Bank

Congress Grants Aid for Horse Shoe Bend Monument

The House passed a bill to fund a monument honoring Andrew Jackson’s 1814 victory over the Creeks at Horse Shoe Bend on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama. Majority Leader Underwood led the support, and the bill allocates 25000 dollars.

Congress Associated Press Washington Andrew Jackson Horse Shoe Bend Tallapoosa River Alabama House Underwood

Local Train Service Possible Between Mobile and Georgia

The Alabama railroad commission heard a case on March 3 regarding the Louisville and Nashville railroad. It may add an additional local passenger train each way between Mobile and Georgia and link it at Georgia with trains between Montgomery and Graceville.

Montgomery Ala Railroad Commission Louisville and Nashville Railroad Mobile Georgiana Graceville

House and Lot for Sale West Bayou Near Charleston Street

Property description given as a house and lot on West Bayou four blocks south of Charleston Street, measuring 50 by 120 feet. Seller offers flexible terms to suit buyers and notes lenders available for city and suburban property. Real estate services advertised with prompt loan handling.

West Bayou Charleston Street Hares

California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Kids Health

A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals digestive issues and promises quick relief from constipation without griping. It warns to buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product and to refuse counterfeit versions.

Cross California California Fig Syrup Company

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