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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
4
In Gulfport Mississippi on March 12 police destroyed liquor valued at $2,000. Much had been stored in jail space long and newer seizures filled the area. Barrels of gin, several hundred pints of malt whiskey, barrels of wine and hot beer were poured out by officers.
The Léland and Trail Lake branches of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad resumed operations today. Major Woodruff left for Beulah to inspect work where a crevasse is being filled as the river rises slightly but is not expected to affect the flooded delta materially.
The state board of law examiners in Montgomery graded examination papers and expect to announce the list of successful license applicants within two or three days. The board members are Thomas E. Knight of Greensboro, chairman, J Winter Thorington of Montgomery, and W F Dickinson of Opelika.
Alabama politics face uncertain treasury as officials warn of possible debt, with only about $200,000 left in the treasury. Governor and state officers await a clear businesslike financial statement after examinations filed by Examiner W F Wilkinson and Treasurer Purifoy.
William Gordon, a 65 year old day laborer in Los Angeles, is identified by the Crittenden Memorial Society as a reputed grandson of Napoleon Bonaparte. Gordon says his father was born near Edinburgh in 1818, and the family migrated to New London, Connecticut, where he was born in 1847. He dismisses the bloodline as a curiosity while working in a lumber yard.
The Nationl Good Roads Association will convene in Birmingham April 24-25 during the Potlatch celebration. Local groups including the Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade Jefferson County Good Roads Association and the Alabama Good Roads Association extended the invitation. Hundreds of delegates from U S associations are expected to attend to harmonize efforts and boost results with reduced railroad rates during the Potlatch event.
Federal court issued a temporary restraining order against Locals 9 and 194 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Chicago. Government suit alleges the unions attacked Postal Telegraph & Cable Co operations in retaliation for an open shop policy, including destruction of wires and cables.
Daniel Booth, a noted diamond thief, and his wife were arrested after an attempted jewelry store robbery in Cleveland Ohio. Booth was found with nearly $1,000 worth of diamonds pinned to his clothing. Clerk Miss Ethel Kavanaugh blocked his escape with a $150 diamond stick pin, then he was chased and captured. Police link him to a $6,000 jewel robbery conviction in Fort Worth Texas over a year earlier.
The NYSE plans a library and press room on the fifth floor to serve newspaper men. It will house files of financial publications and statistics to aid research and investigation of news matters. The initiative reflects a desire to provide better access to information for the press.
Gulfport would lose its separate customs office under a proposed redistricting, becoming subordinate to Mobile while the Biloxi office would be abolished. A telegram from B. P. Harrison to T. P. Hale notes that Senator Williams and Harrison have pursued the matter with the Treasury Secretary and will advise later.
Former Governor Comer traveled from the Gulf to Montgomery en route to Birmingham. He refused to discuss a gubernatorial or Senate bid, instead recalling catching large red fish with Dr. Frank Nabers near Port Meyers Alabama. He urged Democrats to back progressive policies and spent time with Mr and Mrs J Craig Smith, his daughter.
The Independent Harvester Company, capitalized at 10 million dollars with a Plano Illinois plant, is under investigation by the post office department after farmers allegedly bought six to seven million dollars of stock while assets are claimed to be about 1.06 million. President William C. Thompson has appeared before postal inspectors and calls the charges baseless. The firm, successor to the Kellogg Harvester Co, markets itself as the rival to the trust.
New York readers learn tourists continue to flock to the Panama Canal as the Victoria Louise sails for Colon with cabins filled. Among the passengers are John D. Rockefeller Jr and his wife who express eagerness to view the canal before water is admitted.
JERSEY CITY N J March 12 Jacob Heideker twenty three traveled 2100 miles from Denver to New York seeking treatment from Dr Friederich F Friedmann for tuberculosis but died yesterday in a Hoboken boarding house after failing to secure an audience. He was from Denver and died in Hoboken.
Questioning if a single cold should be fought now or allowed to linger through the season. Offers guidance on ending the cycle of recurrent illness and restoring health.
Plans are drawn for a three story building in front of the Grand Theatre on Dexter Avenue Montgomery. The Bijou Amusement Company which owns the Grand plans the new structure and hopes to start by April 1 if costs allow. Greils own two thirds of the stock and Jake Wells holds the remaining third. The building will house stores on Dexter and a large theatre lobby at the rear connecting to the playhouse.
A bill in Missouri allocates 100000 to build a monument for James H. Shields the three state U S senator and brigadier general in two wars. The monument will stand in Carrollton his last Missouri home. The federal government recently placed a grave memorial there.
The U S cruiser Salem visiting Gibraltar set new world records for wireless telegrams by daylight. From Arlington tests the ship sent complete daylight messages up to 1300 miles and received from over 2400 miles. Night ranges were substantially greater.
Washington March 12 unofficial word announced Richard E Edgerton of New Jersey has been agreed for appointment as purchasing agent of the postoffice department. The $4000 year post has been vacant since January 6 and the department cannot buy or contract for supplies until confirmation.
The state board of pardons refused clemency for A. L. Watson who faces execution for the murder of C. C. Bailey near Shreveport. Bailey was killed while asleep in his home on September 2, 1912. Mrs. Bailey, tried with Watson, was sentenced to five to twenty years.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a specific for diabetes, claiming it rapidly lowers sugar and restores kidney strength. It lists symptoms like frequent urination and thirst, promises relief from aches and despondency, and notes availability through Van Antwerp Drug Co in Mottie, Alabama, with express shipping.
Congressman John L. Burnett, in Gadsden for his brother's funeral, was mobbed by office seekers in his Printup hotel rooms. He asked visitors to wait until returning to Washington for talks with higher authorities. Alabama delegation to meet to plan actions. No promises given on postmastership or other federal jobs in the Seventh District.
Birmingham officials welcomed F A Raymond and Charles A Whitney inspectors from the National Fire Underwriters Association. They meet with City Commission President Exum to review fire conditions. Findings will determine local fire insurance rates.
San Francisco police reveal Owen Conn the Chicago burglar operated with a female partner who carried a pistol. She left Conn with jewelry worth 30000 to 50000 after deserting him, and her arrest is expected soon in an Eastern city.
Tickets for the Elson Art Exhibit in Boston are issued to Leinkauf school children with a prize for the room selling the most pictures. The March 24 exhibit features two hundred subjects with masterworks from many countries, plus an accompanying catalogue and a musical program.
Dover Del March 12 The Delaware legislature approved convict camps and highway labor for short term prisoners after a Senate bill passed the House. Opposition centered on tramps and arrests with Assemblyman Owens a fruit grower saying we need them during berry and fruit season and cannot spare them.
Anniston delegates return from Friendship after the Calhoun County Farmers' Union annual convention reporting a successful largely attended meeting. Officers from 1912 were re-elected including President John M. Snow and Secretary Powell. State president O. P. Ford spoke and praised attendance and interest in improved farm methods.
Anniston Alabama March 12 announcements were made of the convention of the Presbyterian Union comprising women from all churches in the North Alabama Presbytery to be held in Anniston on Friday and Saturday this week. The aim is to boost interest in missionary work abroad with arrangements complete for a large delegation and several prominent speakers including Mrs Winsboro of Texas who leads the Woman's work of the Presbyterian Church in the South. Sessions will be at the First Presbyterian Church.
Miss Lizzie Ball of Mercer Kentucky recounts severe womanly pains causing loss of appetite and sleep. After using Cardus she gained weight and reports improved health. She urges other suffering women to try Cardus and asks readers to request information from the Chattanooga Medicine Co. advisory department.
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