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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1914
Page
3
Montgomery March 4. Ray Rushton of Montgomery notes that if the first primary is held in April or a short term senator is chosen the special election date of May 11 may face changes. The governor suggests on March 6 that candidate numbers will be known then and the federal senate determines its own qualifications.
An OCR fragment touts TIZ as relief for sore tired feet with claims of rapid action, reduced swelling and pain from corns and bunions. It promotes wearing smaller shoes, avoiding limp pain, and mentions poisonous exudations and comfort but contains fragmented, inconsistent wording.
The Cora Youngblood Carson's Ladies Band performed on the street in Mobile on Wednesday. Twelve musicians toured in an automobile truck escorted by Lewis Rose and Harry Quinn, drawing large crowds outside city hall police headquarters jail and The Item and Register offices.
Euterpean Society hosts a multifaceted program at the YMCA auditorium featuring works linked to Teniers Goethe and Liszt. A nine-voice chorus, soloists Mrs Tam Mrs Lauretta Mrs Turrentine and Mr Halliwell perform Liszt pieces with readings by Drs Thayer McCormick Brewster and Wetzel. Paintings by Teniers are shown on screen.
An old health ad claims spring sickness stems from blood impurities and offers a tonic as a cheap fix. It instructs mixing alcohol with sugar and a medicinal dose to restore energy, vitality, and appetite.
Don Farnsworth secretary and business manager of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce since 1918 tendered his resignation at a board meeting. His offer to stay briefly to assist with audits was accepted. Rumors point to Drew Linard as a likely successor while Farnsworth affirmed continued Chamber membership if he remains in Mobile.
The audience noise interrupted final readings as a larger rear-mounted screen and stereopticon were demonstrated. The program closed with two musical numbers featuring Phantasy Opus 15 by Mrs. N Crane and others on piano violin and strings, plus a Ladies Double Quartet performing Song of the Reaper with multiple performers and pianists.
A former New York gambler vows to testify again against former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker at his second murder trial for Herman Rosenthal. In prior testimony he admitted Becker used him to arrange the gunmen who killed Rosenthal.
Ida Davis faced arraignment in the In ferior Criminal court on Wednesday for assault and battery and the case was dismissed for lack of evidence. Nick Stravo received a continuance to March 9. Bertha Glover’s case for abusive language was postponed to March 14. Carey Brown was fined 101 dollars or fifty days hard labor plus three months for carrying a concealed pistol.
Outfielder Tommy Leach will captain the Chicago National baseball club this year in Tampa Florida. He previously served as captain when Evers was absent. Leader noted for his influence on team efficiency and morale during spring training preparations.
Believes by inhalation and absorption with no stomach dosing. Fresh air and Vick's Vap-O-Rub applied to throat and chest relieves cold troubles faster than internal medicines. Use warm cloth loosely around neck overnight to vaporize eucalyptus thymol camphor and menthol. By morning head clears and phlegm loosens. External treatment ideal for children. Three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
An order issued March 2 directs second class newspapers to file semi annual ownership management and circulation statements with local postmasters by April 1. Postmasters must send a copy to Washington and retain one copy. Delinquents must be reported by April 15. Statement blanks are available at the post office.
Mrs. G. C. Clements of Columbus Georgia returns home Sunday after a pleasant week with Mrs. Walter Nelson and friends. She is described as a pretty matron and is noted for her cordial visit and warm hospitality.
Edmunds train wreck case delayed as defense counsel B B Chamberlain and H A Feibelman, newly appointed, need time to prepare. Judge Semmes had provided counsel after arraignment. Maggie Banks murder case in city court continued to March 20. James Hudson robbery case moved to March 16. Sonoda petit larceny case not pressed. Philip Leonard pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapon and was fined plus costs.
Mary Garden, prima donna, of the Philadelphia Chicago Grand Company, remains ill in New York with cough and laryngitis since Friday and shows no change today.
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