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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1913

Page

2

Freight Traffic Bureau Opens at Chamber of Commerce

Manager G. Cobb announced the Freight Traffic Bureau opens with offices on the Chamber of Commerce south side. He said it will take several days to get service in working order and is confident adjustments will be fairly settled. Chairman Estes D. Baker joined Cobb meeting businessmen for the new bureau’s benefit.

Freight Traffic Bureau Chamber” Commerce Letguec Tnange G. Cobb Cobb Chamber of Room Mana‘Cobb Estes D. Baker Freight Traffic Committee Officer of Commerce

Girl Annie Ward to be returned to Mobile Thursday

Annie Ward a 14 year old girl taken from a train in Ocean Miss will be sent back to Mobile Thursday. Officials say she left home to pursue a career on the stage while en route to Pensacola. Three traffic ordinance violators faced the recorder Monday.

Annie Ward Ocean Miss Ietter Cme Mobile Pensacola

ZEMO Promises Quick Clear Skin With 25 Cent Bottle

An advertisement touts ZEMO as a fast acting antiseptic solution that clears pimples blackheads and eczema sores with a single application. It claims instant relief stops itching and can even cure dandruff with 26 cent sealed bottles sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. in Mobile.

Louis, Mo van Antwerp Drug Corp

Smith's Blood and Liver Syrup promise cure all cases

An advertisement claims permanent cure from Smith's Blood and Liver Syrup for a wide range of ailments including skin pimples sores and blood poisoning. It touts botanic ingredients, gentle liver action, and urges purchasing options from Van Antwerp Drug Co in Mobile Alabama.

Smith Mobile Ala van Antwerp Drug Co Royal and Dauphin Sts Express

Police Court Docket From Monday Afternoon

Anderson Fleming fined $1 for a missing vehicle light. Wiley Dortch and J. 8. Tait each fined $1 for speeding in the business district. Cameron and Simonsen arraigned for liquor law violations tied to a 64 Government street operation. Cameron fined $500 and appealed. Simonsen granted continuance. Dumas fined $60 for intoxication. Davis sentenced to ninety days hard labor for assault. Turks held on pistol assault complaint by May Jones. Revolver kept in evidence as officers report the quarrel and shot.

Anderson Fleming Wiley Dortch J. 8 Tait Thomas J. Cameron Joseph Simonsen Recorder Government Street Simonsen Cameron Griggs Johnny Dumas Recorder’s Court Herbert Turks May Jones Turks

Croxone Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief for Elderly

The advertisement touts Croxone as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder misery among older adults. It claims rapid relief from pain and sleep disruption, cleansing of inactive kidneys, and neutralization of irritating urine, with a money back guarantee from druggists.

Cured eczema in infant with Cuticura remedies

Mrs. G. K. Hale of Copper Hill Virginia reports her two and a half year old child suffered severe eczema with intense itching and raw sores before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After trying the products the child improved and was cured. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap 25c and Cuticura Ointment 50c with free samples and a skin care booklet.

Copper Hill G. K. Hale Cuticura Dept. T Boston

West Virginia Military Court Hears Two Cases

In Charleston on March 18 a martial law court in the coal strike district heard two cases. George Amos and Felix Terry faced charges of distributing rifles to striking miners and sympathizers, with eight strikers accused of beating a non-union miner. Two youths, Joseph Workman and Ray Gance, were charged with arson at Southwestern Fuel Company after bloodhound-led searches. Sentences for Mother Jones and 48 others charged with conspiracy under martial law are under review by Governor Hatfield.

Southwestern Fuel Company Crown Hill Joseph Workman Ray Gance Hatfield Jones Weite

Inspection of Mobile Troops Muster Scheduled

A regular monthly muster of all Mobile battalion commands will be held Tuesday night. The regimental tank and battalion officers will attend with Lieutenant-Colonel Maddox, and every member is expected to arrive in uniform for a 7:30 p.m. inspection.

Maddox

Cleveland Team Arrives for Two Mobile Games

The Cleveland American League club lands in Mobile Tuesday night or Wednesday morning to host eighteen members at the Cawthon hotel including stars like Lajoie Jackson Olsen and Graney. They play Mobile Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Manager Joe Birmingham will lead the squad with Roe likely pitching Wednesday.

Cleveland American League Mobile Cawthon Hotel Cleveland Newspaperen Joe Birmingham Birmingham Lajoie Joe Jackson Olsen Land Graney Bates Pensacola Cincinnati Finn Roe

Pitcher Dahlgren Reports to Tinker for Reds Assignment

Cy Dahlgren, drafted in 1911 by the Cincinnati Reds and who refused to report in 1912, arrived in Mobile from Escambia Michigan. Almeida will be used as utility, reporting to Manager Sinker at the Cawthon hotel, while Marsans and Romanach will report at Birmingham. The last Reds practice occurred at Monroe Park before traveling to their next departure, and souvenirs from Mobile have boosted local advertising.

Cy Dahlgren Cincinnati Reds Mobile Escambia Michigan Dahlgren Cincinnati Almeida Sinker Cawthon Hotel Havana New Orleans Marsans Romanach Birmingham Reds Monroe Park

Markley Miller Case On Trial In Philadelphia Court

Local interest peaks as John R. Markley and John Miller face federal fraud charges in Philadelphia. Indictments allege extensive mail fraud tied to Markley-Miller & Co with ventures from a Virginia Street veneer plant to the steamship Vueltabajo and plantations in Sexe Vueltabajo. Miller active in Mobile and Chicago. Markley prominent socially in Mobile. Captain John Callaghan accompanies investigators, bringing local records on operations of the steamship.

John R. Markley John Miller Philadelphia United States District Court Markley-Miller & Co Messrs Markley and Miller Mobile Virginia Street Markley Miller Chicago Washington County John Callaghan Ashley Callaghan

Tinker Takes Entire Squad to Birmingham

Manager Joe Tinker plans to move the full squad to Birmingham with Finn receiving the recruits and regular staff carry. Mike McManus is favored by Tinker though other recruit pitchers failed to show promise.

Joe Tinker Finn Birmingham Mike McManus Tinker

Motion to Hold Pake in Contempt Denied

In a Monday afternoon session Judge Saf ford Berney denied the motion to cite H B Pake assignee of Leinkauf Banking Co to show cause why he should not be held in contempt. Creditors alleged missing books from an investigation and the response said the books could not be produced as they were lost when a porter discarded papers during a move from the banking house.

Law and Equity Court Equity H. B. Pake Leinkauf Banking Company Safford Berney Pake Pillans and Hanan

Duck swarm on Coosa river thrills Alabama hunters

In Gadsden Alabama on March 18 local hunters Ed. Little and Kyle Elliott reported thousands of ducks along the Coosa river driven inland by recent severe storms. They alone bagged more than twenty birds in a few hours, noting ducks are unusually plentiful for the area.

Gadsden Ala Coosa River Ed. Little Kyle Elliott

Train Derailed After Bridge Collapse Near Marshalltown

A northbound Minneapolis and St. Louis passenger train crashed through a bridge north of Marshalltown Iowa killing one person and injuring fourteen, several seriously, during the March 18 incident reported by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Marshalltown Minneapolis and St. Louis

Marshall sightseeing trip in Washington draws crowds

Vice President Marshall toured Washington sites on March 18 with a stop at the Supreme Court. He sat in an unreserved chair and lingered in the chamber as seminary girls gathered to greet him, delaying his departure.

Associated Press Washington Marshall Supreme Court

Interstate Commerce orders railroads to halt higher New York Boston rate

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered southern railroads to stop charging a higher freight rate from New York to Boston than from New York to Thomasville Georgia. The order takes effect April 25 and lasts for two years.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Railroads New York Boston Georgia Thomasville

Woman Escapes Operation Shares Her Experience

Cary Maine resident Mrs Hayward Sowers describes severe pains and exhaustion. After starting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports relief, restored appetite and sleep, and the ability to work for a family of four. The ad urges readers to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts with confidential service.

Cary Maine Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham

Whose Little Girl Are You at Lyric with Woolfolk

The Woolfolk tabloid show Whose Little Girl Are You? opened at the Lyric with Boyle Woolfolk as writer and songs that include The End of the World and Take Me Back to That Cabaret. Cast features William Morris and Pat Barrett with Grace Thurston and Lawrence Ackerlind delivering strong performances. Emerald Isle highlights Kathleen Mavourneen at the Orpheum with Higley Harrington Stock Company receiving warm praise for a strong St Patrick’s Eve dream play. The Higley Harrington cast includes Adah Miller, Harrington, Collins, Montgomery, and Higley in multiple roles. The St Patrick's Eve dream sequence leads to a brighter morning and a resolved love at the end. The Orpheum continues Kathleen Mavourneen Tuesday and Wednesday with The Path of the Wicked to follow.

Boyle Woolfolk Queenie Sewanee Shore William Morris Mr. Morris Pat Barrett Emerald Isle Orpheum Theatre St. Patrick’s Day Kathleen Mavourneen Higley-Harrington Kathleen ‘Mavourneen Higley- Harrington Company Adah Miller Kathleen Arthur Collins Squire Kavanaugh Elizabeth Montgomery Dorothy Kavanaugh Mr. Higley St. Patrick's Eve Squire St. Patrick’s Terence Orpheum

Kathelen Mavourneen Programs and Affection Tokens

Programs printed in green ink were not the only tokens of affection for the event. The article notes additional items and expressions tied to Kathelen Mavourneen, highlighting personal tributes and communal sentiment surrounding the occasion.

Kathelen Mavourneen

Mother Grays Sweet Powder for Children Ad

Mothers who value their children's welfare should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for Children. It breaks up colds relieves feverishness and teething troubles and has been trusted by mothers for 22 years. Sold by drug stores 25 cents sample mailed free A S Olmsted Le Roy NY.

Papes Diapepsin Offers Fast Gentle Stomach Relief

The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast acting and harmless for indigestion sour stomach and gas. It claims millions of cures in dyspepsia gastritis and related stomach troubles worldwide.

Pape

New External Cold Remedy Promoted By Mobile Druggists

The Mobile Drug Company imports an external salve that releases Pine Tar and menthol vapors and is absorbed through the skin to treat coughs colds and bronchial troubles. Mobile druggists plan to give away 25 cent packages to regular customers with a coupon, promising relief within minutes and safer stomach-friendly results for children.

Mobile Drug Company North Carolina

Coupon for 25 cent Vicks Croup and Pneumonia Salve

A coupon offers one 25 cent package of Vicks Croup and Pneumonia Salve free at the regular druggist. Present this coupon and the pharmacist will reserve the package.

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Preight “Traffic Bureau Police News Zemo Robert Davis Davis Earth First National Bank Mobile, Ala Alabama QO Feman Dauphin Street Baby Eczema West Virginia Military Court Cleveland Dahlgreen Marshall Sightseeing Julus Lostein Jewelerny Royal Street G. Hardy Smith St. Michael Street Croup the Peoples Bank Provost- US AEF Coal and Woon Home Bel Office Royal and Canal Sts Windsor Cafe Albert E Reynolds Preprictore Colden A Brown
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