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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1914
Page
10
The State Bank at Canton, among the oldest in the state, closed today with a notice signed by directors promising depositors would be paid in full. The decision followed a state law guaranteeing deposits. The bank, capitalized at 100000 with a 60000 surplus, reported resources of 673599.28 and deposits of 434000.
The Pacific Steamship Empress of India arrived in Vancouver with 3,500,000 eggs destined for various U S sites. The report notes the vast quantity and the ongoing issue of wage level concerns for workers amid the shipment.
Associated Press dispatch from Madrid notes disturbances during Spain's preliminary elections. A riot at Bonagalbon in Malaga province wounded two policemen and about twenty citizens, with one policeman missing and possibly killed. Bilbao also saw clashes injuring the police chief and several rioters.
Benjamin M. Shay woke in his Amsterdam avenue room to find an unknown woman gripping his trousers by the neck while rummaging pockets. She claimed to seek her raincoat in a snowing city and denied marriage, prompting a tense confrontation as he questioned her honesty.
Three men are believed killed and three fatally injured in a blaze that destroyed the Lowe building and damaged the Union National Bank in Clarksburg West Virginia. Marsh Cannon bureau manager of Philadelphia Gas Company and Robert Hughill were trapped on the banks sixth floor attempting to save papers. A rope was lowered but froze from water from engine hoses causing their fall to the sidewalk. They probably will die.
A woman named Anna Stevenson entered a house in a bath robe and searched rooms asking for her raincoat. She fled after the intruder disappeared, but was stopped by officers at the next corner. The judge kept Anna in custody on a $1,000 bond.
London March 9 The Reichstag remarks by Admiral von Tirpitz suggest Germany may delay oil fuel battleship plans waiting for the internal combustion engine. British and other naval officers note a pause in battleship construction as oil fuel guns and armor evolve, with new vessels and seaplanes altering future designs.
A man unrelated to Postum questioned many Americans about their stance in the Postum versus Coffee case, seeking unbiased testimony amid the nationwide dispute.
Readers declare Postum full of nourishment and free from coffee harms. They note relief from headaches nerves and insomnia, with physicians recommending Postum for patients and families seeking a caffeine free beverage. Postum comes in two forms.
G B Chapman longtime general manager of the Pascagoula Moss Point Northern Railroad resigns after five years and is succeeded by Stuart Starr. A B Keagsey becomes auditor and traffic manager. Chapman will rest before choosing his next position. The company presents him a gold watch.
In Beaumont Texas League action a hit batsman two singles and a double in the ninth yielded a 6 5 victory for the local club over the New York American second team Holden was hit in the face but unhurt. Burns homer gave Detroit a 7 4 win over New Orleans in the tenth. Houston dropped a 4 0 game to New York as Peckinpaugh made a spectacular stop end of contest.
Amusement page notes the Keith and Orpheum vaudeville program opening at the Lyric Theatre with seven acts over three matinees and three nights. Genaro and Bailey receive high praise for dance work with Miss Bailey in striking gowns while Mack and Orth deliver their popular comedy specialty.
Harvard announces official backing for a new gymnasium with a swimming tank ice rink indoor courts and handball squash and tennis facilities. Located near Soldiers Field and boathouses the structure will replace Hemenway gym with plans for a million dollar fundraising campaign six tenths for construction and the rest for maintenance.
The Cream of Kentucky defeated the Tango club 15 to 5 Sunday afternoon. Johnnie Metzger debuted on the mound for the Cream, allowing six hits as Wilson Smith Ross and McGraw provided the offense and Ross stole home amid applause. Umpire Lee Townsend.
Johnny Albanese, 22, former featherweight boxer, was shot by a stranger in Columbus Ohio. A Greek witness says the assailant demanded money, an argument followed and a revolver was fired, with Albanese dying later in hospital. Albanese's last bout was against Johnny Kilbane in Columbus on October 24, 1912.
An ad notes a laxative product Brom offered to cure a cold in one dose but Sanatoe fails to cure. The listing advertises each tablet at 35c with bold claims and cautious disclaimers about effectiveness.
New York March 9. The University of Michigan plans a reinforced concrete football amphitheatre similar to Lehigh Cornell and Harvard designs. Aimed to seat 13 000 spectators the project is tentatively set at 650 000 to 60 000 dollars with athletic association supervision.
Pacific coast prediction by Coach Walter Christie of California says Stanford will defeat Berkeley by about 61 to 56 with Stanford winning most points in track events. Christie notes some leeway due to his own team’s potential. In Macon Georgia March, Sweeney Perane and Whaling arrived from Hot Springs to join the Boston Nationals training camp and Sweeney wishes to stay with Boston.
Foster Janvrin and Gardner, regulars, with recruits Cooney Scott Judge and Weston, reported at the Boston American League camp. Except Bedient Hopper Yerkes Speaker and Wood all others are in camp. Wood ill at home. Absentees are en route to Hot Springs.
Six New York National League players led by Manager John J. McGraw traveled from New York to Marlin Texas to join the Giants at their training camp. Returning world travelers include Larry Doyle Fred Merkle Jim Thorpe and Mike Donlin with catcher R C Cotter also joining.
Mordecai Brown, manager of the St. Louis Federals, lists players including catchers Mike Simon Pittsburg Nationals Grover Hartley New York Americans Harry Champman Atlanta Ga Southern League pitchers William Morgan Salt Lake City Edgar Willett Detroit Americans E Bushman Highland Ill G Williams St Louis Mordecai Brown J Herbert Otis Crandall Bob Groom Harry Cooper King William Jenney third base J F Matheis Utica New York Second base Alvin Bucher Jersey City Shortstop Al Bridwell Chicago Nationals Outfielders Ward Miller Eddie Tobin St Louis Fed
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