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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
10
Reports from Hill College show a series of minor temblors recorded by the college seismograph. The latest quake, at 4:05 PM, registered faint disturbances across several cities, marking the third such small event within two weeks.
Associated Press reports slight but distinct earth tremors felt in Tennessee Georgia Alabama and the Carolinas late yesterday. Buildings and homes trembled windows rattled and mild foglight prevailed with no injuries or damage recorded. In Chattanooga tremor noted just before 3 PM with few people noticing the event.
A seismic shock lasting several seconds rattled Columbus Georgia and Girard Alabama across the river late yesterday. Residents reported shaking windows and doors as the tremor spread through the area.
A slight earthquake tremor was felt in Greenville yesterday afternoon. No damage reported and no injuries noted. Local authorities reported the tremor occurred late yesterday with no further incidents or aftershocks.
A distinct tremor was reported in Athens Georgia as residents felt a quake Thursday afternoon around 4 05 local time. No injuries are noted and authorities assess the event as a minor seismic disturbance.
A distinct seismic shock was felt across this section late yesterday in Anderson South Carolina. Buildings rocked perceptibly but no damage was reported as far as known.
An earthquake shock at 3 06 p m Thursday rattled chandeliers in the Federal building and caused house tremors in the residential area of Macon Georgia. The tremor was recorded as felt throughout central Georgia.
Reno dispatch reports former United States Senator W A Massey of Nevada died on a train en route to Susanville California at age 68. He served in the Senate from July 1912 to January 1918 after being appointed to fill Geo S Nixon and led the 1912 Republican ticket to a narrow victory.
The Ans Prairie sails from Sacola with about a hundred marines aboard bound for Vera Cruz. The Hancock with around one thousand men is expected to depart New Orleans next week unless diverted to Mexico.
NTI KAMMA SALVE claims to cure skin troubles and stubborn coughs. The ad mentions long lasting cough relief and implies eight years of past coughing as a testimonial.
Adelaide and Hughes of Jardin de Danse describe the second movement of the Brazilian maxixe starting on the fifth count. The man performs four forward polka steps while the partner whirls left, with a rapid whirl under raised arms, then repeats the sequence across eight counts. The article notes beauty lies in interpretation and dancer dexterity more than original steps.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Maine calls Dr King’s New Life Pills “Our family laxative.” Advertises them as suitable for adults and the aged. Priced 26 cents. Available at all druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
Invitation to a smoker Friday night by Mobile Branch No 1 of the Order of Oaks at their club room 108 Nauphin Street. A large attendance is assured. The arrangements include an elaborate program and an invitation card promising a good time. Ladies and men are invited and the event is open to non members. Refreshments will be served. The smoker begins at 7 30 oclock with a reception committee ready to welcome visitors.
Felix Diaz, Porfirio Diaz’s nephew, waits in Washington hoping for a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his plan to lead a new Mexican revolution to unseat General Huerta and restore peace. Some senators oppose, others favor questioning him for information.
The Elder-Fyffe Steamship Line of Bristol announces the purchase of two steamers, Carl Schurz and Emil L. Boas, from Hamburg-America. The ships, currently operating between New York and the West Indies, Cuba and Panama, will serve West Bristol routes.
Secretary of the Navy visits a humble Negro cottage to attend the funeral of William Wilkes who kept the door at the navy, served during the Civil War. He is accompanied by his sister in law Miss Ethel Bagley.
John W. Wilcox of Mobile filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court on Friday morning listing liabilities of 380 with no assets. He was adjudged a bankrupt and the matter referred to referee in bankruptcy R T Ervin.
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as a vegetable liquid tonic to revitalize a sluggish liver without calomel’s dangers. Drug stores guarantee relief or money back, with a bottle priced at cents and promises to ease constipation biliousness and stomach troubles from a torpid liver.
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