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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
12
In Ngham Alabama March 6 high officials of the Federated Shops Trades say contracts with the Mobile and Ohio and allied lines should be ready for April 1. Committees from a Birmingham convention await word from Southern Railway officials to present the agreements. The meeting was harmonious led by Arch McGilvray and no wage rise is hinted at in the talks.
Judge James H. Ballentine instructs the Madison county grand jury to investigate vote buying and excessive campaign spending. He urges indictments of those who bought or sold votes and calls for scrutiny of election betting and graft among officials.
In Birmingham federal court Judge W S Grubb fined the Louisville and Nashville Railroad $100 for running a car without proper safety appliances. The penalty is $100 per car and only one car was involved, so the United States prevailed on its contention.
Advertises Stuart's Buchy and Juniper Compound as a stimulant to cleanse kidneys and bladder of sugar and uric acid. Claims to relieve scalding and frequent urination, back pain, eye spots, yellow skin, and other symptoms with rapid improvement. Sold for $1 per large bottle at Van Antwerp Drug Corp in Mobile Alabama with home delivery.
Birmingham attorney Phil Painter, once secretary to Congressman Hobson, travels to Washington to discuss establishing Hobson’s general headquarters in Birmingham for the next year’s U S Senate campaign. Reports say Painter seeks a foreign consulship and will stand examination.
Fire at Knoxwood, near Demopolis Alabama, gutted the C A Atkerson general merchandise store. The blaze started about 9 o clock Monday night and nearly all stock was lost. Mr Atkerson reportedly had some insurance.
The annual session of the Women's Work Department of the Southern Presbyterian church in the Bay Minette area convened Tuesday and will run three days. Mrs Winsborough of Kansas City presides over about twenty five delegates in attendance.
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming it doubles hair beauty, dissolves dandruff, and prevents scalp itching. It urges a 25 cent bottle from drug stores, promising soft lustrous hair and reduced hair loss within ten minutes of use.
A winter health advertisement extols Vinci cod liver and iron tonic without oil as best for strengthening the blood and increasing resistance. Testimonial from Mrs. H. Hartmann of Albany credits the tonic with curing years of run-down condition and bronchial issues. Van Antwerp's Drug Corp promotes the product with a money-back guarantee and notes Saxo Salve for scalp eczema.
Cardinal James Gibbons arrived in New Orleans with two priests for a ten day stay. He will rest and attend church business, plus participate in a few social affairs, accompanying his brother John T. Gibbons. Priests include Father Louis Stickney of Baltimore and Father T. J. Kenny of St Peter's, Baltimore.
AP reports Washington on March 5 that about 400 known casualties occurred during the inauguration events. Most injuries were minor, with many burns treated at downtown hospitals without ambulance aid.
In Olympia Washington on March 5 Democrats in the legislature refused to support a motion by a Republican leader to issue a congratulatory concurrent resolution for President Wilson. A private telegram of Democratic congratulations was sent by Governor Lister along with 18 Democratic representatives and 19 Democratic senators.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a swift remedy for sour stomach, belching, and indigestion. It promises immediate cleansing of the stomach, liver and bowels, with a ten cent box keeping the system regular for months and suitable for children.
A large fire in Tuskegee Alabama destroyed the opera house and damaged numerous properties. Losses include A Gottleib stock valued at 16000, the opera house building at 7500, Dr W P Magruder with 1100 loss, and K A N G company items totaling around 2000. Firefighters from local and Tuskegee Institute fought the blaze aided by calm conditions and connected water systems to limit spread.
A pharmacist from Lee Pharmacy in Chico California praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as safe for coughs and colds. He states it contains no narcotics or harmful properties and recommends it to friends. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation supplies the product.
Police rules prepared by Chief Crenshaw and approved by city commissioners were distributed at roll call for study. Lt Dorlon has missed duty due to his son Mulford N Dorlon’s serious illness. George Lankford and George Smith appeal after a false pretenses arrest and a $1 fine for blocking a patrol wagon in a Tuesday recorder's court session.
Paris report says Guillaux completed a 118 mile flight from Savigny Sur Brie to Paris in one hour. The milestone highlights early aviation progress as the pioneer demonstrates rapid long distance travel.
Washington March 5 The senate prepared to confirm President Wilsons cabinet as the new chief executive held his first conference with his official family. A chair was added at the cabinet table for William B Wilson of Pennsylvania as secretary of the new department of labor. The president and his aides appeared friendly and harmonious, with many advisers being former Democratic rivals. The retiring cabinet remained in place to fulfill legal duties until successors were confirmed.
Mrs John Harper died at 2 o clock Tuesday morning in a local infirmary after an operation with peritonitis as the immediate cause. She was the wife of the late John Harper and daughter of Mr I B Ulmer of Demopolis. Funeral held at 3 30 Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev Horace Weeks Jones of Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment in city cemetery.
Howard N. Thompson, a widely known correspondent and writer, died suddenly at his home in New York City. For many years he was connected with the Press as a member of the staff and contributed regularly to its columns.
Magic City Camp No. 4 Woodmen of the World has made its next-to-last payment on a lot and house at Sixth Avenue and Seventeenth Street in Birmingham. The mortgage is expected to be paid off within a year and the site may host a modern lodge and office building for the district. The property, bought a few years ago for 7000 dollars, may attract offers from other groups and could yield a multi story building. An offer of 12000 dollars is currently on the table from Woodmen of the World.
An alarm from box 13 sent the fire department to Royal and Dauphin streets at about 7 20 on Tuesday night but no fire was found. A pedestrian saw smoke from the Meyer building nearby and reported a fire.
Eighteen year old Charles Leiberman, a tuberculosis patient in New York, killed himself by inhaling yesterday after third failed attempts to see Dr Friedmann at his hotel. Despondent over the lack of access, he had sought the doctor unsuccessfully on prior days.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tasteless general tonic that combines quinine and iron. It claims effectiveness for malaria chills fever and overall strength, stressing ease of intake for adults and children and noting a 30 year Southern recognition by druggists.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a pain reliever and healer. It claims rapid cold cure and bold benefits of both relief and healing with a Bromine Quinine laxative formula and a signature on each box.
Diamonds worth about $2000 stolen from Mayor Smith’s home were found in a crack of Bob Barrett’s prison cell after a search. Barrett and Eph Johnson, both held on grand larceny charges, had not disclosed the hiding place despite pressure. Mayor Smith had offered a $200 reward.
Edward L. Calcina of Mobile and Miss Reva Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Crawford of Brewton Ala were quietly married at the bride parents home in Brewton at noon Tuesday Rev Murray of the First Baptist church performed the ceremony The groom works in the mechanical department of The Mobile Item and the couple will live in Mobile.
In Huntsville Alabama on Madison street Gardiner Garner a pistol from his pocket shot and killed Pudden Davis after a dispute over a gate of marbles. Garner was arrested and jailed on murder charges as a coroner's inquest determined his guilt. Both youths were about 15 years old.
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