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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1914

Page

9

Two Ministers Clash After Socialism Debate in Hartford

In Unity Hall Bere last night Rev. Dr. John Wesley Hill and Rev. J Hogan of Monroe N Y argued after a debate on Socialism. Hogan says Hill struck him with a fist and police were called though no arrests were made. Hill, president of the International Peace Forum, pastors Metropolitan Temple in New York City.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Unity Hall Bere John Wesley Hill J*, Hogan Monroe N. Y Hogan Hill International Peace Forum Metropolitan Temple Methodist Episcopal New York City

Hawaii Troop Strength to Rise to Fifteen Thousand

Major General William H. Carter announces U S Army forces in Hawaii will grow from 8 000 to 14 000 or 15 000 as troops move from the states. He will sail to Honolulu to assume command and take about 5 000 men to augment Oahu garrison with remaining forces sent from the Texas border when available.

Associated Press San Francisco United States Army Hawei William H. Carter Honolulu Division of Hawaii Carter Oahu Texas

School Plans Discussed at Board Meeting

The school board met Monday afternoon to review plans and specifications for new school buildings from Messrs. S. S. Murphy C. F. Vigor and Lee Byrne of the N E A convention. Action was deferred until the regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

Messrs. S. S. Murphy C. F. Vigor Lee Byrne

Becker frames murder claim in Rosenthal case dispute

In New York on March 2, Harry Whallon denies firing the shot that killed Herman Rosenthal. He accuses Charlies Becker of framing him to deflect suspicion, insisting he never carried a gun and now works as an electrical contractor supporting his wife and two children.

New York Charlies Becker Herman Rosenthal Harry Whallon Rosenthal Becker Vallon

Pape's Diapepsin Ends Stomach Distress Quickly

An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a safe rapid cure for indigestion dyspepsia and gas. It claims relief from sour stomach heartburn and nausea within moments after contact, recommending a fifty cent case for home use and noting worldwide fame.

Maette

Franklin County Officials Cleared of Most Errors

Special to The Item Montgomery March 3. Examiner W R Foster reported three Franklin county officials mainly free of miscounts with minor errors that will be corrected. Sheriff A W Hargett due state 39.39 county 54.71. Circuit Clerk E R Freeman due state 13.47 county 70.31. Probate Judge S J Petree due state 30.72 county 245.54. Other officials listed as correct include R B Sibley tax collector W H Austin treasurer A T Petree ex treasurer Foster Gavin treasurer of Franklin county high school C C Sparks former tax assessor and T H Roberson superintendent of education. Board of revenue noted a few illegal claims but overall praised.

Montgomery Ala Franklin County W. R. Foster Foster A. W. Hargett E. R. Freeman J. Petree RB. O. Sibley W. H. Austin A. T. Petree Foster Gavin Franklin County High School C. C. Sparks T. H. Roberson Board of Revenue

General Rivett-Carnac Fined For Disorderly Conduct

Herbert Carnac known as General Rivett-Carnac was fined four dollars or eight days for disorderly conduct after arraignment before Recorder Edington on Monday afternoon and discharged for drunkenness. Ernest Stribert and Charles Sanderson were fined ten dollars or ten days plus thirty days on vagrancy charges.

Herbert Carnac Edington Carnac Herbert Rivett-Carnac Ernest Stribert Charles Sanderson

Stamp Collector Leaves Mobile for Home

W. H. Conover of Philadelphia, representing the Cambridge Encyclopedia Brittanicae, has spent a month in Mobile visiting Southern cities. He is a leading stamp collector who spent much of his time compiling data on Confederate stamps for a forthcoming work as spring approaches.

W. H. Conover Philadelphia Mobile

Former Head of Carnegie Trust Still In Tombs

The monthly Tombs report notes W J Cummins former head of the Carnegie Trust Company remains confined in the Tombs awaiting transfer to Sing Sing. He has not begun a four year eight month sentence imposed in 1911 by Justice Davis. the conviction was upheld by the court of appeals last October. Cummins is held to testify before a bankruptcy referee regarding the Carnegie Trust Company claims against his estate.

Associated Press New York John Hanry Tombs Prison Katherine B. Davis Correction W. J. Cummins Carnegie Trust Company Cummins Sing Sing Davis Court of Appeals Holt United States Court MacGrane Coxe

Electric Bitters Tonic Promises Spring Health Boost

Winter impurities clog system as spring fever drains energy. Electric Bitters claimed to cleanse kidneys liver and bowels, expel impurities, restore health and ambition. Four weeks treatment, guaranteed, $1.00. Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

Stean Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Rev Barnes Leads Tabernacle as New Pastor

Rev Barnes, a native of Alabama with past charges in Selma and Pratt City, now heads the Tabernacle church. He and his family reside at the former pastor’s home. Regular services include prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m workers meeting Friday 7 30 p m and Sunday services 11 a m and 7 30 p m.

Barnes Baptis Tabernacle Church Mr. Barnes Tabernacle Selma Pratt City Birmingham Pp. Wilkes the Tabernacle

How Thin People Can Put On Flesh

An advertisement explains that thin people can gain weight by taking Sargol tablets with meals. It claims 5 to 8 pounds in two weeks and 10 to 25 pounds per month, with no dieting, and states the product nourishes blood and fat production. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and others with a money back guarantee.

van Antwerp Ocorp Mobile

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Wallon Think Harry Vallon G. Cohn Government St. Tailor Government Street G. Wash Taylor North Royal Street Rivett-Carnac Carnegie Trust Commissioner of Correction Eec Matinee Cora Youngblood Carson Frank King J. B. Lyons Th Calumet Baking Powder CO Walker Fur, Cox Fuller Bros Partridge Hdw. Co Friend of Orphans Mobile Gas Co Dreaper & Burns C. Ravier & Sons Haviland Friend of Or Phans Emile Herpin C.J. Gayfer
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