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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1913

Page

8

Polite Yet Firm Reply To Lipton Over Cup Challenge

The New York Yacht Club declines Sir Thomas Lipton's 1914 challenge for the American Cup citing a deed limit on hull length but notes it would have accepted an unrestricted challenge and expresses respect for the cordial relations between the clubs.

Thomas Lipton York Rk Yacht Club Ulster Yacht Club New York Sir Thomas Lipon Thomas Royal Yacht Club Sir Thomas Lipton

Avalanche claims three lives in Norway’s Cudbrands valley

Three persons were killed when an avalanche swept through the Cudbrands valley in southern Norway yesterday. The event occurred near Christiansand and involved local residents. Authorities reported the casualties as a result of the slide.

Associated Press Christiana Norway Cudbrands

Tinker Considers Young Players for Future Roster

Joe Tinker weighs the odds on several prospects after workouts. Carroll shows potential as a pitcher batter, Burden and McManus impress, Frost eludes judgment, Works and Packard gauge big league promise, McIntyre faces arm doubt, and Harter mirrors Smith in quiet play.

Utah Senate Passes Boxing Bill With Fifteen Round Bouts

The Utah Senate approved a bill legalizing fifteen round boxing matches without dissent. The measure creates a boxing commission and mirrors New York law. It now goes to the governor for approval.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah Senate New York

Mexican factions clash near Herrea results unknown

Federals and Carranzaistas clashed at Herrea Mexico between Monterey and Mata Moros. Five combatants were killed and several wounded, with details and battle outcome not provided. Three bridges on the National Railway line south of Nuevo Laredo were dynamited and telegraph lines to Mexico City cut.

Associated Press Laredo Tex Herrea Mex Monterey Matamoros Nuevo Laredo Mexico City City of Mexico

Donkey's Roup Remedy Promoted at Bauer's Store

Local ad promotes Donkey's Roup Remedy claiming a quick cure for sneezing and moping fowls with a money back guarantee. Available at Dave S. Bauer's on N W Cor, Dauphin and Conception streets.

Dave S. Bauer N. W. Cor Dauphin and Conception Sts

Mack's Ball Team Gets Shaken Up

In Waco Texas on March 14 Philadelphia Americans defeated Waco 9 to 2 as Plank Harrell and Houck pitched. Two newspaper correspondents traveling with the regular squad were slightly injured when their car separated from the train but rejoined without further incident. Old ring hit the longest ball ever seen here.

Associated Press Waco Tex Austin Philadelphia Oldring Plank Harrell Houck

Dr Metcalfe Elected Dictator of the Moose

Mobile Lodge No. 321 Loyal Order of Moose named Dr A W Metcalfe as dictator after nearly four hundred votes were cast at Thursday night’s meeting. Elected officers include A E Eckert vice dictator H C Burr prelate E S Thomas sergeant at arms G P Sellers secretary James M King treasurer R W Butler inner guard W H Sadler outer guard Windham Lyon trustee J C Thompson and James A Carney delegates to the supreme lodge convention with L L Duggar as examining physician. Addresses urged building a new home and a committee was formed to pursue the effort.

Mobile Lodge No. 321 Loyal Order of Moose A. W. Metcalfe A. E. Eckert H. C. Burr E. S. Thomas G. P. Sellers James M. King R. W. Butler W. H. Sadler Windham Lyon J. C. Thompson James A. Carney Supreme Lodge L. L. Duggar Harvey Cheyras J. C. White Joseph Patt R. N. Hudson Harry T. Hartwell J. C Thompson

Venezuelans Show Little Interest in Castro Visit

Caracas residents pay little attention to Cipriano Castro's U S visit and claims of his aims. Reports of his intentions draw scant concern while President Wilson's stance on Central and South American republics receives favorable comments across circles.

Associated Press Caracas Venezuela Cipriano Castro United States Wilson South American

Fire destroys Shreveport power plant and machinery

Fire at Southwestern Gas Electric Power plant in Shreveport Louisiana last night damaged roof and machinery. The loss is estimated at 40 000 dollars and city power was shut off affecting local industries due to the blackout.

Associated Press Shreveport Southwestern Gas, Eilectric & Power Plant

Dissolution Plan for United Pacific Published in New York

A modified dissolution plan for United Pacific is presented in New York on March 14. The proposal outlines changes to assets and corporate structure and targets set for completion by involved companies.

New York Uniy Pacific Suet Bes

Last Gymnastic Exhibition of the Season at the YMCA

The Paeceae exhibition at the YMCA gym Friday night features calisthenics rope jump relay sack race and more with events from junior intermediate and senior classes. An 8 o clock start and small admission are planned and a large crowd is expected for this season’s athletic display.

Y.M.C.A M. C. A. Gymnasium

Gulls to Play in a Practice Game

Mobile prepares for five inning practice games with regulars led by Cavet and Berger and a second lineup including Yannigsns Hogg Brown Sullivan McPo land Hodge Hirsh Campbell Pasper and Berger. Manager Finn will field the teams as sun allows Friday afternoon.

Mobile Finn Cavet Berger Paulet Starr Corbett O'Deil Moran Maloney McGill Yannigsns—Hogg Brown Sullivan McPoland Hodge Hirsh Campbell Pasper

Reds Hold Morning Practice at YMCA Gym

Bad weather kept the Cincinnati Reds from their usual workout, so Manager Joe Tinker arranged for use of the YMCA two gyms. He inspected the facility and planned a practice game against the Yannigans and regulars this afternoon if weather allows. Tinker aims to form a Mobile Cincinnati lineup and will give rookies a chance to show while stars may join Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds Joe Tinger Marriott Tinker Cawthon Incinnati George Hoskins Yannigans

Tigers Offered Five Year Training Deal at Gulfport Hotel

Special to The Item. The Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport Mississippi has sent a five year contract to President Navin in Detroit proposing the Tigers train and make headquarters at the hotel for the next five years starting immediately.

Gulfport Miss Great Southern Hotel Navin Detroit Tigers

Two Men Die as Lighter Wyckoff Sinks in Harbor

In New York harbor late last night the steam lighter Wyckoff was cut in two and sank after a collision. Two men died, initially eleven were feared drowned. The other vessel involved was the fishing steamer Heroine, owned by the New and New Jersey Steamboat Company.

Associated Press New York Wyckoff Ter New and New Jersey Steamboat Company Heroine

Jolly Girls Seek Basketball Games With Rival Teams

The Jolly Girls, a fast city girls basketball team, want to schedule games with the Athletic Girls who recently beat them on Athletics' court and refused to meet them on Jolly Girls' court. They also seek a game with the Barton girls.

Jolly Girls Joly Girls Jollyers Barton Girls

Bessie Clay Found Not Guilty in Mc Murder Case

The jury acquitted Bessie Clay on charges of murdering Joe Mc. The lengthy trial centered on contested testimony and evidence presented by both defense and prosecution.

Bessie Clay Joe Mc

Pari Mutuel May Be Allowed At Missouri Fairs

Jefferson City Mo March 14 pari mutuel betting on horse races may become lawful in Missouri under a bill passed by the senate. The measure creates a commission from which licenses must be secured by fairs that host racing. It clarifies the commission cannot license book making or pools and may grant privileges necessary for fair maintenance.

Associated Preas Jefferson City Missouri

Women Grace Banquet of Pan American Union

Secretary Bryan chaired a Pan American Union dinner in Washington with representatives from twenty republics and the United States. Mrs. Bryan attended with many diplomats and guests including Miss Margaret Wilson and Atlee. A post dinner reception followed at the Pan American building with John Barrett hosting.

Associated. Press Washington Bryan State Department Pan-American Union Pan-American United States John Barrett International Organization Margaret Wilson Wilson Huntington. Wilson Atlee Representative Flood Virginia House Committee On Foreign Affairs

Frank's Pelicans Prepare for Season With Unreported Players

Frank's Pelicans work to shape the roster as seven players remain unreported by Monday. Pitchers Dygert Evans Brenner Brenton Richmond Smith and catchers Matthews Hanson and first baseman are listed among the lineup. Additional infielders and outfielders include Atz Kibble Brewster cer Kraft Hendryx Mixel and others. Unreported players include Angermier Y Knaupp W Swindell and Cheney.

Charles Frank Pelicans Dygert Evans Brenner Brenton Richmond Smith Matthews Hanson Atz Kibble Brewster Cer Kraft Hendryx Mixel Angermier Knaupp Swindell Cheney

Friedmann Patient Reports Rapid Improvement After Vaccine

A young man who received Friedmann vaccine last Saturday says he has improved materially. He describes a tingling sensation spreading from the calf to his body after injection and notes his temperature rose then returned to normal within a couple of days. He declares he feels like a different man.

New York Friederich F. Friedmann the Tribune

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