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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1914

Page

2

MULE CITY NAMES C GILL MAYOR AS VOTERS PASS WAGE LAW

TLE Wash March 4 The city election produced a 14 000 majority for C Gill as mayor. Gill swept all wards except one and won in residence precincts where he had previously lost. The sole charter amendment set a minimum wage of 2 75 a day for all city employees. Tabor union leaders celebrated as their tickets for council and other posts won.

Tle Wash Im C. Gill Gill Tabor

Dr Anna Howard Shaw to Visit Birmingham

The National Woman Suffrage Association executive board led by Dr Anna Shaw will depart New York for Birmingham Alabama on March to attend conferences planning enfranchising Southern men.

Anna Howard Shaw Birmingham Associated Press New York National Woman Suf- Association Annard Shaw Ala Will South

Mrs Woodrow Wilson Improving From Fall

Mrs. Odrow Wilson was recovering today after a fall on the White House floor last Sunday. She has no injuries and expects to be in health in a day or two.

Eee Press Ashington Odrow Wilson

Ohio Governor backs Sharp for Russian ambassadorship

Governor Cox of Ohio told President Wilson he endorsed Representative William G. Sharp for ambassador to Russia. The president has practically decided to name Sharp. The dispatch ends with a light, unrelated quip about movies and skylights.

Washington Cox Ohio Wilson William G. Sharp Russia Sharp

Chicago Chamber Visitors Planned for Mobile Stop

About thirty members of the Chicago Association of Commerce trade extension board will visit Mobile on April 22. They travel by special car and will be hosted by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce with a luncheon likely. Secretary H. F. Miller leads the group, touring routes from Chicago to Mobile via Kentucky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, then on to Birmingham.

Mobile Chicago Association of Commerce Trade Extension Board Chamber of Commerce Chicago H. F. Miller Don Farnsworth Farnsworth Farnsworth Called Mr. Miller Miller Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Birmingham

Ice Field Extends 200 Miles Off Newfoundland Coast

The steamer Riverdale reports ice fields extending 200 miles along the Newfoundland coast on its run to Philadelphia. After a 34 day voyage it reached port to replenish coal bunkers, a rare early season sight for such distant field ice.

Associated Press ST. Johns N. F New Foundland Riverdale Aberdeen Philadelphia

Third Costly Blaze In St Louis In Four Days

Fire at Third and Locust streets caused about 100000 in damage and seriously injured one firefighter. The incident marked the third major blaze of unknown origin within four blocks over four days in St Louis.

ST. Louis Associated Press Third Locust Streets

Don’t Be Talked Out Of Herpicide For Hair

An advertisement urges buyers to insist on Newbro’s Herpicide, warning against counterfeit imitations. It promises rapid scalp relief, natural hair growth, and satisfaction guarantees, with sample requests and dealer assurances. Public notices credit The Herpicide Co. and Van Antwerp Drug Corp. as agents.

Newbro Herpicide Co Dept. R Detroit van Antwerp Drug Corp

Frank S White enters race for U S Senate short term

Captain Frank S White of Birmingham announces his candidacy for the United States Senate short term to fill the Johnston vacancy. He cites Mobile harbor improvements and river projects and plans a statewide canvass. rivals include Frank P Glass Ray Rushton and Watt T Brown.

Frank S. White Birmingham Democratic Executive Committee United States Joseph F. Johnston White United States Senate Mobile Alabama Frank P. Glass Montgomery Advertiser Birmingham News Ray Rushton Montgomery Watt T. Brown Ragland

Two Negro Murders Brought To Trial In Chestertown Case

Report says two Black men accused of murder are brought to trial after an attempted lynching led to state troops being sent from Baltimore for protection. Authorities expect no trouble as local militia remains on standby.

Chestertown Baltimore

New Albanian rulers depart Waldenburg for Albania

Prince William and Princess Sophie of Albania left Waldenburg Saxony after a farewell visit to the princess paternal home. William, formerly William of Wied, was chosen as Albania s ruler on February 21.

Associated Press Waldenburg Saxony Prince William Princess Sophie Albania William of Wied

Erie Railroad Vice President J C Stuart Dies

J C Stuart, vice president and general manager of the Erie Railroad, died at the Garden City Hotel after a period of illness. He had held key leadership roles within the company and passed away this afternoon.

Stuart Erie Railroad Associated Press Garden City, L. L J. C. Stuart The Garden City Hotel

Sermon on Hell Draws Large Oakdale Congregation

Father Mennis of the Order of St. Vincent de Paul preaches at St. Matthew's Oakdale on Heaven and Hell. He cites Scripture from Mathew 25 and Mat 4 to stress eternal punishment for the wicked and eternal life for the just, urging plain language from the Divine Judge. He argues if Hell exists so does Heaven and contrasts the narrow path to life with the broad road to destruction.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church Oakdale Father Mennis Mission Band Order of St. Vincent de Paul Hell Christ Jesus Christ God Heaven Venus

Kidney Disease Warns of Deceptive Dangers

Medical experts warn kidney disease often shows subtle symptoms and goes undetected until advanced stages. Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy claims to relieve inflammation and support kidney function, with free samples offered by Warner's Safe Remedies Co. to Rochester, N. Y.

Warner Warner's Safe Remedies Co Dept Rochester

City League Promoters Set Meeting At Cawthon Hotel

City league promoters schedule a 7 30 pm meeting to pick officers and discuss major issues. E Y O Connor announces the gathering at the Cawthon hotel on Thursday evening as an important session with all officers to be elected.

City League Cawthon Hotel E. Y. O'Connor

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