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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1913
Page
10
Reporting from Spain on March 10 the midday tally shows 95 Liberals, 55 Conservatives, 8 Republicans and 20 Catholics elected to the chamber of deputies. Premier Alvaro de Romero de Romanones appears poised to secure a majority amid deadly clashes in the north.
Byron R. Newton of New York, formerly with the New York Herald, was appointed private secretary to Secretary McAdoo in the treasury department in Washington.
Mrs Selah Alexander of Leon West Virginia recounts her recovery from severe left side pain and long illness after using Cardui the woman’s tonic. She says half a bottle eased symptoms and a full bottle improved her condition, guiding others to try Cardui for various womanly troubles.
A lively spot invites guests to enjoy music and a happy atmosphere at The Spot Care Forgot. Life Lives there in a welcoming environment with tasty offerings.
The Rt. Rev. Edward P. Allen officiated the cornerstone blessing for St Matthew's Church at Marine and Garrity streets while a large crowd sheltered from showers. Visiting priests and parishioners from multiple local parishes attended as the bishop explained the ceremony resembled baptism.
The Catholic and Episcopal churches marked Passion Sunday with sermons and rites. The day begins the solemn commemoration of Christ's passion with liturgical changes, including veiling crosses and images to reflect the gospel narrative of Jesus hiding and leaving the temple.
Barnegat New Jersey postmaster R G Collins reports severe La Grippe coughs and exhaustion from violent coughing. After taking half a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the coughing spells stopped. he declares it unbeatable and dismisses imitators. Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation endorses the remedy.
In San Francisco Chinatown the Suey Sing and Bing Taung Tongs resume hostilities with one murder and a botched attempt. Four shots rang out at Soo Hoo Quock Yem’s restaurant as investigators arrest suspects and police sweep for gunmen. The motive remains unknown. Louis Saint Gaudens, sculptor and brother’s assistant, dies in Cornish at 59 from pneumonia. famed for the Washington railroad station arch.
A congressman finds it hard to look important in Washington as it is to avoid fading in his home district, reflecting a tension between national duties and local scrutiny.
Springfield resident Pelton recalls a severe January attack of acute indigestion that left his stomach damaged and unable to tolerate many foods. He credits Brown's Digestit and Digestit Elixir for rapid relief and notes improved digestion and nourishment when used as directed.
Dr E A Thayer chaired the Committee of One Hundred presents a talk on eugenics at Harte Auditorium. About 200 men attend as he urges education to curb the vice district and social evil, with further lectures planned including a YMCA event and a Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Charles G. Heifner of Seattle asked the president how soon a conference could be arranged with Western senators and representatives on Alaska questions. The president said Alaska resources opening engages his deepest thought and suggested a conference with Interior Secretary Lane.
Stephen O Neill, Cleveland American League team’s first catcher in 1912 and last holdout, signed his contract and will depart tomorrow for the training camp at Pensacola Florida.
The Winning Miss Company brings a new five day engagement to the Lyric with James Crowley in the lead male role and Grace Manlove as the Miss. Minnie Pillard appears as Anasta Mary with a strong chorus and clever specialties. Harry Lauder headlines Thursday under William Morris who is praised for his theatrical acumen and past Lauder engagements. Seats on sale.
A detective story titled The Long Branch Mystery begins a three day run at the Orpheum Theatre with a Monday matinee and night show. The Higley Harrington Stock Company presents the play featuring popular cast members and promises a absorbing plot good entertainment for patrons.
Battle across northern Sonora ends with 800 state troops occupying Nacozari after Huerta defense of 250 retreats to Agua Prieta. Reported on March 10 communication restored below. Insurgent force nears border towns Nogales and Naco, while Huerta loyalists in the north total under 1,000.
Washington March 10 Former Governor Alexander Dockery of Gallatin Missouri has been chosen for the third assistant postmaster general post. He formerly was a representative in Congress and his nomination will go to the Senate today.
A vintage advertisement touts Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment to stop itching and clear skin eruptions in babies. It claims long history of safe use by doctors for eighteen years and urges mothers to try the combination for persistent infant skin troubles.
Colbert County operates with four qualified jury commissioners though the law sets three. The board includes J F Simpson W C Holesapple P J Karg from Sheffield and Shelby Grisham from Tuscumbia. All four hold commissions and may seek to serve as the April circuit court term draws juries, with pay of five dollars per day up to twenty days yearly.
A townwide coughing epidemic leads A S Jones of Lee Pharmacy Chico California to endorse Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe non narcotic remedy for coughs and colds. He urges customers to refuse substitutes and use Foley's product only.
Alabama State Commandery of the Order of the Golden Cross will organize in Florence March 18 and 19 with 75 delegates led by W. R. Cooper. Florence won the event over Montgomery and Huntsville due to local strength of 550 Knights and 1,000 total in Florence Sheffield and Leelee, and plans include elections, salaries, and a banquet.
In Verins France last night a moving picture apparatus exploded in a small upstairs theatre causing a deadly panic. Ten people were fatally injured and forty six seriously hurt as about 120 spectators tried to escape through crowded exits.
The joint convention of the Southern Freight Association and the Mississippi Valley Freight Association will be in Mobile at the Battle House Auditorium for ten days starting March 24. About 175 to 200 leading freight men from the South are expected. The event was moved from March 13 to 24 due to a key Interstate Commerce Commission meeting. Many attendees will be in Washington for that session.
New York March 10 Arbitration of the dispute between fifty four Eastern railroads and their 35000 firemen opened today before the Erdman act board. The panel led by William L Chambers has until April 2 to hear testimony and decide. W S Carter president of the firemen said they seek to establish justice for their claims not a compromise.
Advert says King’s Royal Germetuer kills germs of all diseases and cures ulcers pimples and rheumatic pains. Promises quick results and health, with a $1 refund if ineffective. Lists stomach affections digestive troubles headaches skin and rheumatic conditions among treatable ailments.
Ad copy touts Royal Germeteur as a superior plan that kills germs and diseases, suggesting to drop medicines in favor of Germateur. Product pitch emphasizes efficacy and easy use with bold sales language.
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