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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1914

Page

5

Underwood Campaign Reports Strong Voter Interest in Mobile Visit

Congress Oscar W Underwood cannot speak in Mobile due to duties in Washington but supporters plan March 20 addresses. County chairman Harry T Hartwell says friends of the candidate will address voters. Friday night meeting of the county campaign committee reported rapid progress and expected large majorities for Underwood.

Washington Oscar W. Underwood Mobile Harry T. Hartwell Friends of Underwood

Negro Shot in Plateau Row. Suspect Arrested

During a Sunday morning disturbance at Plateau Willie Williams shot Oscar Chapman, seriously wounding him. Chief Field Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch and officers arrested Williams at the scene.

Plateau Willie Williams Oscar Chapman Field Dennis Lynch Williams

Frosty Morning Whiskers Spark Quiet Beauty

A morning scene highlights frost covering whiskers, capturing a serene, picturesque moment. The hush of dawn emphasizes delicate ice patterns and a tranquil landscape.

First Baptist to Have Revival in Mobile

Dr. R. J. Bateman of Troy Alabama arrives in Mobile to join Rev. John Phillips of Mobile in a revival starting Monday at 7 45 p m. Daily services run 11 00 a m and 7 45 p m for at least two weeks with special music. Bateman is guest of R V Taylor.

R. J. Bateman First Baptist Church of Troy Ala Mobile John Phillips Bateman R. V. Taylor

Drugs Deleterious to Race Warns Dr Searcy

Dr J T Searcy superintendent of the Alabama Insane Hospital at Tuscaloosa lectured at the Harte Auditorium on Race Improvement under the Federation of Churches. He argued that drugs narcotics and other articles when used to excess cause the downfall of man.

J. T. Searcy Alabama Insane Hospital Tuscaloosa Harte Federation of Churches Searcy

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief From Constipation

An old newspaper ad touts Cascarets as a cure for costive, bilious headaches and upset stomach. A 10 cent box cleanses stomach liver and bowels overnight, relieving headaches dizziness sour stomach backache and other distress for months. It notes children also need gentle cleansing.

Panama Canal tolls debate sparks Underwood stand

Oscar W. Underwood denounces repeal of canal toll exemptions for American ships arguing no real difference between domestic and foreign routes and urging continued policy to foster U S commerce through balanced transportation and coastwise tolls in the Panama canal. Washington dispatch notes his signed statement as Democratic leader amid policy debate.

House Wilson Great Britain Duluth Sault Ste. Marie Canal Buffalo Pittsburg Ohio River New Orleans San Francisco Panama Canal New York Oscar W. Underwood New York American Benjamin Franklin England France Maryland Mississippi River Mississippi Valley Sault Ste. Marie Great Lakes Sault Ste. Marieca Canal United States Pacific Atlantic Gulf of Mexico

Wyeth's Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Gray-Gray Free Hair

A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sulphur Hair Remedy as a 60 cent tonic to clear gray hair overnight. It describes applying with a sponge or brush to a strand, claiming hair becomes glossy, stops falling, and looks younger after one or two treatments.

Nelson and Bailey Hat Deal Debuts Spring Line

The ad promotes a $200 special hat from Nelson and Bailey claiming top quality equal to $3.00 hats elsewhere. It touts latest spring colors and shapes and highlights a $1.00 savings.

Nelson & Bailey

Mayor Lyons Leaves City to Visit Ill Sister in Milwaukee

Mayor Pat J. Lyons departed Sunday afternoon at 12 53 over the Louisville and Nashville line for Milwaukee Wisconsin due to his sister Miss Hannah Lyons illness. If she improves she may join him to Mobile. Commissioner Harry Pillans will act as mayor in his absence. Lyons plans to return by Tuesday.

Pat J. Lyons Louisville and Nashville Milwaukee Wis Hannah Lyons Miss Lyons Captain Lyons Mobile Lyons Harry Pillans

Sheriff McAdory Recovers False Pretender in Birmingham

Sheriff Walter K McAdory of Jefferson County transported L A Craig to Birmingham after Craig was arrested in Mobile for carrying a concealed pistol and accused of obtaining $30 by falsely claiming bank funds. The Birmingham charge alleges Craig misrepresented money in a city bank to Thomas Howard.

Walter K. McAdory Jefferson County Mobile Birmingham L. A. Craig Craig Thomas Howard

Arbitration Point in Trade Rights Debate

The speaker argues against surrendering American citizens' and national commerce rights amid treaty doubts. He favors arbitration and stresses the importance of preserving the principle for future development of U S trade and commerce against foreign competition. He contends nations would seek court arbitration over such pivotal issues.

Europe

Seeberg Steamship Freight and Passenger Schedule 1914

Seeberg Steamship Line announces Mobile Alabama to Leeward and Windward Islands service with intended 1914 sailings from Mobile. The Crathens sails March 8 to Kingston Jamaica and to Port au Prince Haiti with Haiti and Jamaican ports served. Line reserves right to change schedule or substitute steamers. Address City Bank Building Mobile and New York office 17 Battery Place.

Mobile Ala Leeward Windward Islands S. Crathens Kingston Jamaica Jamaican Port Au Prince Haiti

Also Mentioned on This Page

Negro First Baptist Dr. Bateman Pensacola Divine Dr. Phillips DR. Searcy Western Union Chanees Bunumenkdulaon Oal Eho DR. L. F. Tapia Merchants Bank ST. Francis Sts THE Bank OF Mobile National Banking Association Panama U. S Thomas Jefferson George Washington South America Norway Germany S. Royal St Mayor Lyons M’adory Jefferson Seeberg Steamship Line Crathens Hayti S. S. Arm Guadeloupe Martinique Barbados Trini Seeberg Steamship Line, Inc City Bank A. W. Duckett Battery Place New York, N.Y W. A. Gralapp LA Camille Hamme House of Presentatives Mobile County WM. Frye Tebbetts NNN CP Ll A.G. Ward i Oti Sity Eolidte Peter Rt House OF County Bart B. Chamberlain Claude A. Grayson Senate Francis J. Inge W. K. P. Wilson Oscar L. Gray Congress Reubens Dorson Frank Cazalas, Sr William H. Holcombe FOR Revenue and ‘Missioner Bietrig J. O. Bolton Revenue and Road Commissioner Distric Ben. L. Hamilton A. S. Towle Bert Towle Alabama Norborne R. Clarke Said Rom Amiorerc Richard A. Finch Charles Subject Action Democratic Voue Revenue and John T. Bauer Ate Democratic Primar John D. Hagan E. V. O’connor R. L. Whatley Irvington M. L. Campbell Agee S. P. Gaillard Geo. W. Taylor
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