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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1913

Page

9

Christian Rites for Indian Chief Hollow Horn Bear

Hollow Horn Bear, last of the great Sioux chiefs, was given a Christian service at St Pauls Church in Washington on Sunday. Crow and Sioux chiefs in ceremonial attire accompanied the body to the altar as mourners filled the church. The funeral drew a large crowd before the body, with Chief Johnny Green, was taken to Cookston for burial with ancestral warriors.

Washington Hollow Horn Bear St. Paul's Catholic Church Johnny Green Cookston

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Skin Ailments

Gladwin man John Deye credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a twelve year skin ailment after $400 in medical bills. The ad touts the salve as the best remedy for burns bruises and skin disease and notes a 25 cent price and pharmacist endorsements.

Bucklen John Deye Gladwin, Mich

ICC sets baggage size limits and excess charges

The Interstate Commerce Commission rules railroads may charge excess rates for baggage over 45 inches in any dimension excluding case widths. Items can exceed up to 72 inches if accepted, with a maximum trunk width of 90 inches and diameter of 12 inches. After a year, trunks with two bulging sides or non opposite bulges may be refused.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Aere

Tragic Local Murder Case Ends with Suspect Suicide

After reading details of the Annie Hall murder by her sweetheart W. F. Mize, MACON GA March 17. E J Dyer a 50 year old conductor told his wife it would take one shot to end his life and then shot himself in the heart before she could intervene. He leaves a widow and several children.

Associated Press Macon Annie Hall W. F. Mize E. J. Dyer

Pay for Convicts Deficient In Alabama Probe

Examiner H Y Brooke has submitted an informal report to Governor O Neale detailing the Pratt Consolidated Coal Company contract. The document suggests the state will seek thousands of dollars under a guarantee clause tied to convict profits, showing higher per convict costs under Pratt than the Tennessee Coal Iron contract. The report, not yet released, may be published with a formal examination.

Montgomery Ala H. Y. Brooke O'Neal Pratt Consolidated Coal Company Pratt Consolidated Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company Brooke

Fighting erupts near Nuevo Laredo across the border

In the Mexican town opposite Laredo Texas a Carranzista force about 600 men crossed into Nuevo Laredo and seized a lard factory at dawn. Refugees with babies crowded the International bridge as rifle fire pierced the morning quiet and officials carried records amid the chaos. Casualties include a wounded woman and child from stray bullets.

Associated Press Laredo Tex Nuevo Laredo International Bridge Her

Death of Electrotyper Found in Nashville Police Cell

L. H. Hahnen electrotyper was found dead in his cell at the Nashville police station around noon yesterday during meal time. He had been arrested Saturday night on a drunkenness charge after being briefly struck by a car, though police do not attribute the death to the accident.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn L. H. Hahnen Hahnen

Lull in Appointments After Wilson Address

President Wilson does not expect to announce any more appointments until after his address. The brief item notes a pause in federal staffing actions from Washington dated March 17.

Washington Wilson

Cough Remedy Claims Relief From Severe La Grippe Cough

Barnegat Postmaster R G Collins reports exhaustion from violent coughing. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, he says the coughing fits ceased after half a bottle and praises it as unbeatable, claiming others are imitations. Van Antwerp's Drug Corner.

R. G. Collins Barnegat N. J Foley van Antwerp

Babe Leaves White House Baby Settles Today

Washington March 17 Littlie Josephine Cothras, known as the White House baby, left the White House today as plans for her settlement or guardianship begin.

Babe White House Associated Press Washington Littleies Josephine Cothras

Judge Hamilton Preparing to Depart for Porto Rico Mission

Mobile and Washington reports confirm the appointment of Peter J. Hamilton as federal judge in Porto Rico. He plans a April 6 steamer voyage from New York to San Juan, stops in Washington, and a court convening by April 14 with sessions in San Juan, Ponce, and Mayaguez. He will serve about three months and return to Mobile with his family for the summer.

Peter J. Hamilton Porto Rico Senate of the United States Senator Johnston Hamilton Judge Hamilton Mobile New York Washinon President Wilson San Juan United States District Court Hamilt Donie Ponce Mayaguez

Master Masons Gather for Conference in Indianapolis

Grand masters of the Masonic order from states including Indiana Alabama Florida Illinois Kentucky Nebraska Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee attend a two day Indianapolis conference opening with no fixed program. Elmer F Gay Indiana grand master says attendees arrive "full of ideas." Names listed include Niel A Green George B Glover Delmar Darrah Joseph Evwalt T J Shrock Jacob Lambert James R Cain Sir Charles L Reider G S Mower and Charles Comstock.

Associated Press Indianapolis The Masonic Elmer F. Gay Indiana Niel A. Green Alabama George B. Glover Florida Delmar D. Darrah Illinois Joseph H. Evwalt Kentucky T. J. Shrock Maryland Jacob Lambert Missouri James R. Cain Nebraska Charles L. Reider Oklahoma G. S. Mower South Carolina Charles Comstock Tennessee

Cough Epidemic Sweeps Town As Foley's Honey and Tar Gains Endorsement

An epidemic of coughing affects all ages in town. A. S. Jones of Leé Pharmacy Chico California endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable quick remedy for coughs and colds. He says it is the cough medicine he can recommend.

Foley A. S. Jones Leé Pharmacy Chico, Calif

Tragic double tragedy ends in murder suicide in Macon area

W. P. Mize of Sylvester shot and killed his fiancée Miss Clinnie Hall of Gordon after a failed reconciliation attempt at a boarding house. He then killed himself, after reloading and firing four more shots as witnesses fled. Mize had snatched a ring earlier and moved to Georgia two years ago from Springfield, Louisiana.

Associated Press Macon W. P. Mize Sylvester Mize Georgia Springfield L. 1

Who's Little Girl Are You at Lyric This Week

Amusements note announces a week long Lyric bill starting today at 3 pm matinees and 7 45 and 9 15 pm shows. Musical comedy stars William Morris Grace Thurston and Miss Gordon with a lively chorus and acts including the Texas Tommy by eight dancers and the Irish reel by the Richart sisters. Reservations advised for all performances.

Wiliam Morris Grace Thurston Miss Gordon Richart Sisters

Kathleen Mavourneen to Open St Patrick Week at Orpheum

Higley Harrington Stock Co presents Kathleen Mavourneen in observance of St Patrick's Day with overflow expected at the Orpheum. Performances run Monday to Wednesday with additional showings of The Path of the Wicked. Bijou highlights A Frontier Adventure and Loved by a Major Princess with manager Bianchi touting top pictures for patrons.

Higley-Harrington Stock Company Kathleen Mavourneen Orpheum Theatre Orpheum Bijou Joseph Ianchi Bianchi Bijou Amusement Company Australia

Cleopatra Film Lost In Flood Delays Mobile Showing

Crescent theatre manager Frenkel faces flood related setback as a five reel feature Cleopatra is reported lost when baggage is washed away on the Montgomery to Birmingham rail line. Mobile audiences wait while a replacement copy is en route.

Frenkel Crescent Theatre Mobile Montgomery Birmingham

No Verdict In Hyde Case In Kansas City

After deliberating since Thursday night the jury in the Dr. B Clark Hyde murder case reported a disagreement at 12 35 p m. Today nine jurors favored acquittal three favored conviction prompting a discharge of the jury in the Col Thomas H Swope murder trial.

Associated Press Kansas City B. Clark Hyde Thomas H. Swope

Microscope Proof of Brights Disease Cure Promised

An article promotes Fultons Renal Compound as a curative agent for Brights Disease supported by microscopic casts from kidneys. It claims the infusion is mild and safe for children and asserts large numbers recover with the treatment, urging cautious optimism about thousands who die yearly.

Fulton Bright

St Patrick Day Parade Largest Ever in Mobile

The Ancient Order of Hibernians staged the St Patrick Day observance in Mobile as the largest parade yet, led by Fort Morgan post band and Chief Marshal John P. Cronin. The march followed religious services at St Patrick's Church with Bishop Edward P. Allen and Rabbi Alfred G Moses among those attending.

Order of Hibernians Mobile Hibernians Fort Morgan John P. Cronin R. D. Harrison St. Patrick’s Church Beauregard Street Father Henry St. Patrick's Parish Edward P. Allen Aet Laz Schwars Pillans Alfred G Moses Henry Hess Bishop Allen Government Street Dauphin Conception Beauregard St. Patrick's Church Beau

Emil Brunnier Narrowly Escapes Train Collision

Emil Brunnier editor of the Alabama Staats Zeitung survived after being struck by a pilot on a southbound train at Pascagoula depot. He was taking down names when the northbound signal sounded and the southbound local collided, knocking him down and leaving him badly bruised.

Pascagoula Miss Emile Brunnier Alabama Staats Zeitung Brunnier Mobile

Clarence Owen Given An Honor

The president named Senators Fletcher of Florida Gore of Oklahoma Representative Mass of Indiana Col Harvey Jordan of Georgia Dr John Lee Coulter of Minnesota Dr Kenyon L Butterfield of Massachusetts and Clarence J Owens of Alabama to work with the American commission under the Southern Commercial Congress They will study European rural credit unions and related agricultural bodies and serve as delegates to the International Institute of Agriculture assembly in Rome next August.

Associated Press Washington Fletcher Florida Gore Oklahoma Representative Mass Indiana Harvey Jordan Georgia John Lee Coulter Minnesota Kenyon L. Butterfield Massachusetts Clarence J. Owens Alabama American Commission Southern Commercial Congress General Assembly International Institute of Agriculture Rome

Observance of the Day in Mobile Marks Elaboate Green Display

The organization participated as several short talks highlighted the lunch program. Observance in Mobile featured a more elaborate scale than in recent years with greenery visible throughout the area.

Mobile

How To Win Write and Trade for Votes

Instructions describe earning votes via labels wrappers and trade marks from manufacturers contest announcements. Votes may be exchanged for sales slips and receipted bills from participating merchants if within seven days. Each item must show date and merchant name and is limited to ten thousand votes.

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