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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1914

Page

1

Lindsey Endorses Mobile Gulf Coast Exposition at dinner

Martin Lindsey a leading Mobile businessman publicly endorsed the Mobile Gulf Coast Exposition at a noon Thursday dinner in Battle House Parlor C. Cliff Williams outlined fair merits to newspaper representatives while Very Rev Gardiner Tucker urged strong local backing and new slogans were unveiled.

Martin Lindsey Mobile Battle House Lindsey O'Connell Cliff Williams Central Fair Committee Williams W. M. Evans Rice Gaither L. E. Warner W. J. Gorry St. Louis Leon Schwarz

Constable Charged With Embezzlement

Floyd Lewis former deputy sheriff and constable for several justices of the peace was arrested in Creola Alabama Thursday morning on an embezzlement warrant issued by the Inferior Criminal Court. Deputy J H Maddox made the arrest. Lewis posted bond for appearance and waived examination in city court, then was released on a $150 bond.

Floyd Lewis Justices of the Peace Creola Ala Ursday Inferior Criminal Court J. H. Maddox Lewis Igeain

Two Battalions of Ninth to Leave Fort Thomas

Two battalions of the Ninth Infantry Regiment No. 8 A. C rane commanding comprising 690 men and 25 officers will leave Fort Thomas Ky late today for Laredo Tex where they will take up the duty of patrolling the Mexican border.

Cincinnati Ninth Infantry Regiment Crane Fort Thomas Laredo Tex

Prohibition on Hitching to Young Oak Trees

Notice from the city landscape gardener and police chief ordering immediate arrest of anyone hitching to young oak trees planted citywide to protect the saplings.

Highest Circle Contest Solution Mentioned

The article notes that the top Circle Contest solution checked yesterday reached 23 179 and mentions Seas of Tata Government in reference to high results and a solution metric.

Tata

Senate probes hit jurisdiction in De Knight case

The Senate lobby committee struggled with legal limits after Clarence W. De Knight refused to produce books on advice that the panel lacked authority. Testimony showed De Knight had earned $1,000 from a ship company over efforts to block canal use by railroad ships. If compelled papers are unavailable, Senate action may seek broader authority.

Associated Press Washington Senate Lobby Committee Clarence W. de Knight de Knight Overman Panama Canal de’ Knight Senate

Orleanians Endorse Proposed Canal Treaty

New Orleans march 19 copies of resolutions adopted by directors of the Association of Commerce endorsing the proposed canal treaty between the United States and Nicaragua were forwarded to President Wilson Secretary Bryan and foreign relations committee members. Copies were also sent to the Louisiana delegation.

New Orleans Association of Commerce United States Nicaragua Wilson Bryan Foreign Relations Committee Louisiana

New Depot at Laine Enlivens Small Town

The new Louisville & Nashville depot at Laine Mississippi is finished and painted, a credit to the railroad company and the town. The depot is modern and would do credit to a city many times Laine’s size, underscoring the railway’s investment in the area.

Laine Miss Louisville &* Nashville Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company

French minister of marine resigns from cabinet

Paris March 19 The death of Gaston Calmette editor of Figaro prompted a cabinet reshuffle Ernest Monis resigns as minister of marine joining Joseph Caillaux in leaving the cabinet Albert Lebrun takes over marine duties for now Mme Caillaux remains in custody at Saint Lazare prison crowds gather to view visitors to the jail as curiosity runs high The resignation stems from accusations of pressuring the prosecutor to delay a trial involving Henri Rochette in a fraud case

Associated Press Paris Gaston Calamette Figaro Ernest Monis Marine Joseph Caillaux Finance Albert F. Lebrun Colonies Mme. Caillaux Calmette

Death of Mobile writer Thomas De Leon at 75

Thomas Cooper De Leon, a Mobile author and editor born in South Carolina, died at 8 a m after paralysis struck last Sunday. He lived in Mobile for 46 years and never married, with a Baltimore niece as his sole relative. Dixon and McKay handled his remains as tributes recalled his Civil War era novels and Mardi Gras revival efforts.

Thomas Cooper de Leon South Carolina Mobile Mra F. J. McCoy Dauphin Street de Leon Baltimore Dixon & McKay Doweller Thrilling Stories South Mr. de Leon Mobile Register W. D. Mann Town Topics New York City Rebel Capitals John Holden Jung John Eston Cooke

Snow and cold snap hit the Deep South and Tennessee

Snow and rain with a NW wind disrupted the region from Oklahoma and Texas to Arkansas and central Alabama. Four inches fell at Stevenson Alabama as Chattanooga and nearby areas reported a sharp temperature drop and light snow. Prognosis warned of frost risk for early peach blossoms.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Oklahoma West Texas Arkansas Stevenson Ala Chattanooga Here Upper East Tennessee

Snow Quietly Falls Over Nashville and State

Snow fell in Nashville all morning and melted later as temperatures cooled. Reports indicate snow across much of the state with a slight dip in temperatures predicted to bring heavier moisture later.

Nashville Nashville. Tenn

Striking Red Coat Costumes For Paris Event

In Parig on March 19, among the notable strik costumes at the Revi this week Mrs te Rabe and Mrs Hart Mo are highlighted as drawing attention. Friends plan a supper for the absent Sir, while a long single braid of natural hair ends in a curl like a shepherds crook as part of the ensemble. The men wore red evening coats and knee breeches that same night.

Strik Rabe Hart Mo

Conley Denies Jail Visitation Ban in Phagan Case

Atlanta report says James Conley denied filing a claim that visitors could be barred without consent at the county jail. Conley testified he helped conceal Mary Phagan's body after Leo Frank killed her and received a year for this act. An independent investigation claimed to be near release to the solicitor general.

Associated Press Atlanta James Conley Mary Phagan Conley Leo M. Frank Frank

Colimbis Merchants to Cooperate with Mobile Trade

Columbus Mississippi merchants seek to boost Tombigbee river trade with Mobile. John P. Mayo asks for Mobile merchants list to link Columbus firms with Mobile trade. The river steamer May from Mobile will visit Columbus this week and return within ten days.

Mobile and Columbus Miss Tombighbee River Chamber of Commerce John P. Mayo Tombigbee River Columbus Chamber of Commerce Mayo Mobile Mobile-Columbus May

Northwest Storm Warning Reaches Mobile

A storm warning issued from Washington reports a disturbance over Louisiana moving eastward. Winds are expected to shift to brisk northerly by Friday affecting Pensacola and Mobile.

Mobile Washington, D. C Pensacola Louisiana

Prominent Ulster Unionists Face Arrest Warrants Claims

London dispatch reports the Globe falsely claimed warrants had been signed for arrest of Sir Edward Carson and other Ulster Unionists. The article cites Carson’s past pledges to oppose Dublin rule and notes Ulster forces, said to be 90,000 strong, prepared to act if needed. Official word denies any warrants.

Ulster Associated Press London The Globe Today Edward Carson Ulster Unionists Aes Ireland of Ulster Dublin Bir Edward House of Com Canty Aaa Nottingham Ulster ‘v Globe Uni

Burns Focuses on Pageant of Justice in Frank Case

Leo M. Frank, convicted of murdering 14 year old Mary Phagan, hopes his fate shifts as detective William J. Burns probes key witness Jim Conley. The report notes Burns plans to question Conley while regional turmoil unfolds in Mexico with rebels moving toward Torreon and Mazatlan, threatening central railroad hubs and Guanajuato’s capital.

Atlanta Leo’ M. Frank Cornell William J. Burns Frank Mary Phagan Aec Burns Jim Conldy Associated Press Juarez Mexico Torreon Centralia Guadalajara California Gulf Port Mazatlan Carranza Chihuahua

Rescued After 37 Hours Beneath Fallen Wall

In St Louis on March 19 Thomas Burke was rescued from the ruins of the St Louis Seed Company building thirty seven hours after a wall of the Missouri Athletic Club toppled onto it. Rescue workers had dug through the night and finally extracted him after he cried out for water. He was removed to a hospital with injuries from the collapse.

ST. Louis Thomas Burke St. Louis Seed Company Seed Company Missouri Athletic Club Burke Es Hospital Nore

Washington Awaits Clashes Results in Mexican Crisis

Washington officials expect to hear proposals for a peaceful settlement with Mexico as Huerta may reopen talks via Jose Roba in Vera Cruz. John Lind and Senor Gamboa exchange notes last autumn shape U S stance. Constitutionalists hold Torreon’s fate could influence overall outcome.

Washington W House Huerta United States Jose Roja Vera Cruz John Lind Torreon Senor Gamboa Charge O’shaunessy Kington Mexico Wn Huerta

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Mobile Millman and Capital South Alabama East Mississippi Rich Lad Philadelphia Warren McCarrick McCarrick Stronsonville Little M Carrick Boy Orleanians M. Monis Chamber of Deputies Victor Fabre Henri Rochette T.€. DE Leon Jons North Alabama Tennessee Jackson County Mrs. Tevis Mrs. Baxter Teviss Colimbi Orthwest Bowie Sir Edward Carson Leo Villa Kapreo Obregon
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