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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1914

Page

5

Widow of Fels 10 Carry Out Work

The widow of Joseph Fels will continue promoting the single tax cause with full support from her secretary Walter Coates. He announced that no movement or cause supported by Fels will be dropped. Fels spent over a quarter of a million dollars promoting the single tax in multiple countries and was a key supporter of the Fairhope Single Tax Colony with ties to Mobile.

Associated Press Philadelphia Joseph Fels Wille Fels Walter Coates Joseph Fels Fairhope Mobile

New Rules for 1914 in The Sporting News Record Book

The Sporting News Record Book for 1914 offers new rules, past diamond events, schedules for next season, and other fan information. Compiled by J. G. T. Spink, official scorer of the World Series, the vest pocket volume is issued by C. C. Spink & Son.

Sporting News C. C. Spink & Son St. Louis J. G. T. Spink

Fire Devours Ceiba Honduras Leaving million Dollar Loss

Ceiba Honduras suffered a major blaze estimated to have caused about 1 million dollars in damage. Some 23 city blocks were destroyed with additional structures at risk. Losses include American consulate and hotel, various firms, banks, and wholesalers serving inland Honduras.

New Orleans Ceiba Honduras Vaccaro Brothers United Fruit Company Ceba P. Devaux & Co la Fitte, Alvarez & Co Juan Kawas & Bros

Lawyer William Henson killed on Dora track in intoxicated accident

Found mutilated on the railway near Dora in Jasper County William Henson a county lawyer was found with his body cut by car wheels after a night returning from Birmingham. Authorities suggest intoxication as the cause. The preceding Sunday Lewis Keeton was also reported killed by a train in this county.

Jasper Ala Dora William Henson Birmingham Lewis Keeton

Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Dandruff Cure

An advertising blurb touts Knowton's Dandeline or Danderine for 26 cents a bottle, claiming to cleanse hair of dust and oil, prevent itching and shedding, and make hair long, soft, and lustrous with a single application.

Monica Borden Bride Ends 500000 Suit Over Grippe

The wedding ends a $500000 suit as a case of grippe leads the groom to reconsider. Rich Miss Monica Borden becomes the bride after the dispute resolves.

Grippe Miss Monica ‘Borden the Bride

Oust Guilne? Daughter of Guilne & Co in Damages Suit

New York March 11 Octavio Guilne faces possible removal from Guilne and Co as Miss Monica Borden sues for 500000 for breach of promise. She claims his attendance at a Rio de Janeiro linked marriage would eject him from the family firm. Guilne, ill with grippe, later proposed and the couple married.

New York Octavio Guilne Guilne & Co Monica Borden Borden Rio de Janeiro Miss Grippe Guilne Biltmore

British Columbian Long Time Missing in Mexico

F. T. Cromwell a Vancouver B C mining man disappeared in Sonora Mexico last December after last seen in Tucson December 26. His wife Mrs Cromwell asks for search and says he planned to return January 1. US officials have been working on the case for weeks without success. Cromwell is described as wealthy.

Associated Press Douglas Ariz F. T. Cromwell Vancouver B. C Sonora Mex Cromwell Tucson Wif United States

Butler County Farmers Plant Sugar Cane

Greenville Alabama March 11 Many farmers in Butler County are planting increasing acres of sugar cane. The county gains revenue from pure sugar cane syrup, and a refinery may be built soon as production grows. The cane quality is described as the very best.

Greenville Ala Butler County Alabama

Catholic societies oppose eugenics teaching in schools

In Sheboygan Wisconsin on March 10 the State Federation of Catholic Societies of Wisconsin and upper Michigan adopted a resolution protesting the teaching of eugenics in schools at their convention.

Sheboygan, Wis State Federation of Catholic Societies of Wisconsin Upper Michigan

TIZ for Aching Feet Promises Instant Comfort

Advertises TIZ as a cure for sore tired feet claiming it draws out poisonous exudations and relieves pain from corns bunions and callouses. Promises instant relief, comfort after use and a 25 cent box available at druggists and general stores.

M J Crawford of New York Dies in Pass Christian

M J Crawford of New York died in Pass Christian Mississippi where he had come to spend the winter. He was the first manager of the Mexican Gulf Hotel and had thirty years in New York hotels. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Funeral was held at Trinity Church with interment in Live Oak Cemetery beside his mother who died in 1888 while he was hotel manager.

M. J. Crawford Pass Christian Miss New York Crawford Trinity Church Live Oak Cemetery

W. W. Press Club sports writer dies of heart disease

SAN FRANCISCO March 11 W. W. Press Club veteran coast sport writer died at his home from heart disease after a fortnight illness. ANN caret J J Henderson Confederate Veteran of Alexandria 68% collapsed and was buried in Alpine Tuesday with a widow and three children Ava Henderson Anniston Henry Henderson Talladega and Mrs George Baverline Talladega mentioned.

SAN Francibco W. W. Press Club Ann Caret J. J. Henderson Alexandria Alpine George Baverline Talladega Henry Henderson Ava Henderson Anniston

Death of Prof Rufus B Richardson Archaeologist and author

Word arrived from Clifton Springs New York of the death of Prof Rufus B Richardson Ph D archaeologist author and former director of the American school of classical studies at Athens He was born in Westford Massachusetts in 1845 and had written extensively on archaeological subjects.

R. B. Richardson New York Clifton Springs N. Y Rufus B. Richardson American School of Classical Studies Athens Richardson Westford Mass

Boston banker S Reed Anthony dies at 60

S Reed Anthony, a Boston banker and NYSE member, died last night. He was 60 years old.

S. Reed Anthony Boston New York Stock Exchange

J W Elisworth Dies After Lifelong Charity Work

J W Elisworth of San Francisco died yesterday after a life spent in Pacific coast charity efforts. He devoted decades and a $260000 total to public welfare and was 61 years old.

J. W. Elisworth San Francisco Cal W. Elisworth Pacific Coast

Pioneer submarine telegraph engineer John Gott dies abroad

John Gott a pioneer submarine telegraph engineer died at Brighton England on March X He helped develop the mirror galvanometer to read and transmit cable messages and a year ago perfected Morse code transmission by this method He was among the first to work the device for cable communications.

John Gott New York Brighton England Gott

Mobile Fair Advocates Earn Wide Support At Buck Dinner

Local leaders and residents including Mr. Cleveland Mr. Harrigan and Mr. Van Heuvel voiced strong backing for a Mobile area fair. They cited economic and promotional benefits, with donors pledging funds and stock investments to launch a large scale event. Paul Danner pledged effort and stock to help establish the fair.

Cleveland Mobile W. D. Harrigan Clarke County Harrigan Mr. Harrigan Thomasville J. J. Blacksher van Heuvel Martin van Heuvel Grand Bay Demopolis Paul Danner W. N. Hunter

Senate backs Havre de Grace race track amid broader racing debate

Annapolis March 11 The Maryland Senate voted 16 to 10 to kill a motion to abolish the Havre de Grace race track. The vote, not indicative of overall sentiment, comes as a state bill seeks to ban all racing with a public hearing scheduled.

Annapolis Senate Havre de Grace

Local Leader Endorses Fair to Help Settle Cut-Over Lands

A city figure praised a dinner presentation for the proposed fair and its potential to settle up the cut-over lands. He had earlier doubted the project but now believes the event could become a major factor in advancing the settlement.

Child Police Chief Dog Strachan Hospitalized With Pneumonia

Peter Strachan an 8 year old chi of a widow in destitute condition has been sent to the city hospital with a severe pneumonia relapse. More than $100 has been raised for the family by the charity troupe in Mobile.

Peter Strachan Chi Crenshaw City’ Hospital Mobile

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