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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
2
H M Sossoman was dragged by a car on Government and Conception streets after the door caught his overcoat. He was severely bruised but not badly hurt, and the vehicle was stopped after he was dragged for some distance.
Bids for the construction of the Mobile post office will be opened April 16 at the supervising architect in Washington. The two story building with basement and a rear extension will cover 18 000 square feet on government property at the northwest corner of St Michael and St Joseph streets. It will be fireproof with copper roofs and terra cotta and stucco facing. Plans and specs are available at the Postmaster J Blocker Thornton and the supervising architect S A Wendelroth in Washington.
Frankie Washington and Edmund Marsh were arrested by Policeman Ike Kruge and charged with assault with a hatchet and disorderly conduct respectively. The two were detained at police headquarters after Wednesday morning's actions.
Deputy Sheriff Carter arrested William Swoop on Monday night on a trespass after warning charge following a complaint by G. H. Kruempel. Kruempel alleges Swoop was ordered off property on North Carolina near Hamilton street and refused to leave.
The Geo W Taylor campaign accuses Oscar L Gray and allies of avoiding straight answers about Prohibition voting and railroad influence. It cites Taylor era river improvements totaling 8.16 million dollars and notes railroad ties to both campaigns, asserting Gray’s rail link favors corporate interests.
Gus Flood and Tom Gant, life prisoners, escaped from Montevallo Mining Company's camp in Aldrich Alabama. Flood from Etowah and Gant from Tuscaloosa county were aided by convict officials. They fled via an abandoned mine slope, trail led to Belle Ellen ten miles away. reward of 50 dollars each offered.
C and Scott Panama Pacific representative and Alabama Department of Agriculture official Lee Cowart met in Mobile to discuss Mobile taking its fair exhibit to the San Francisco Exposition. Cowart said Mobile’s Sumama orange and related industries would stand out, noting Mobile’s 1912 Chicago Land Show showing as the best.
The Tri State Laundrymen's Association will meet at the Cawthon Hotel on April 20 21 with about 75 delegates. The Southeastern Gas Men's Association plans its convention in Mobile from April 22 28 24 drawing over 200 delegates from seven states.
Old dosing methods harm delicate stomachs. Rub Vicks Vap Q Rub Croup and Pneumonia Salve on throat and chest, cover with warm cloth. Body heat releases vapors of resin tar, menthol, thymol, and eucalyptol to ease breathing. One bedtime application promises restful sleep. Sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
The Rev. R. J. Bateman of Troy Alabama preached at the First Baptist Church revival. He emphasized that real prayers are rare due to perfunctory petitions and urged attendees to pray with definite objects and earnestness to access the power of prayer.
Taylor McCants a lineman for Southern Bell Telephone Company residing at 454 South Warren Street was severely injured when a pole he worked on fell at Canal and St Emanuel streets shortly after 8 am He was taken to Mobile Infirmary with facial and head injuries and possible internal injuries not yet evident.
Father Power S J delivers a fiery sermon at St Marys mission Tuesday night condemning race based violence in America Alabama and the city. He asks what of women who palliate the sin and accuses passion of blunting reason as he denounces bloodshed and calls for moral accountability.
Father William Power S J delivered a two hour sermon on the evils of sin at St Marys Mission, urging confession and repentance. He warned that mortal sin blocks salvation, described its ruinous effects, and drew a large crowd with hundreds standing outside as services continued with rosary music and benediction.
Receiver W. F. Owen of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad reports improving business after returning to Mobile for a line inspection. Mrs. D. B. Mosteller of Pascagoula is visiting Mrs. David S. Nathan. J. A. Montelius and others from Piper City and A. Thompson attend at the Battle House. District Agent Frank M. Griffith of Rock Island Lines is in Mobile territory. Ben Schwartz of Houston joins Mrs. Schwartz visiting her mother Mrs. MW Russell and sister Genevieve Russell. John L. Broun, mobile county jailer, is at home with appendicitis threat.
John McGowin colored stands trial in city court on Wednesday for the alleged murder of James Atmore colored on the night of December 15 at Crichton. Peter Magenti charged with permitting gaming had his case adjourned to March 14. This case grew out of the killing.
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners met in special session to review haulage bids for Virginia street Broad street and Washington avenues with clay gravel. Bidders were George C Brown Southern Fuel and Material 35c per ton and Toulmin Harrison 32c per ton.
Maggie Knight caused a disturbance in Inferior Criminal Court and spent six hours in jail. Lonnie May Knight Hattie Britton and Lottie May Anderson were fined 51 or 30 days for vagrancy Henry Jones fined 1 or ten days.
Wash Moore a Mobile laborer filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court on Wednesday morning declaring liabilities of 50 with no assets. He was adjudicated a bankrupt.
An advertisement touts Calocide foot soak as a fast cure for sore feet corns and callouses. It claims soaking for fifteen minutes dissolves soreness and relieves odor and ache with a twenty five cent box. available from druggists or via Medical Formula Laboratories of Chicago.
Clay King Morse faces first degree murder charges for shooting Carl Friedhoff after a dispute over the latter's attention to Morse’s daughter. The city court will hear the case Friday at 10 AM with special jurors summoned and likely a lengthy process to select a jury. Salt Lake City women actively oppose the smoke nuisance in the city.
W A Gralapp long time Mobile resident and candidate for Revenue and Commissioner from the Second District campaigns on a strictly business administration. He pledges to devote his time to Mobile and county work, emphasize prudent spending, and accelerate road and bridge projects. He is well known locally with extensive Mobile county land interests and road building experience.
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