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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
12
News notes a Wednesday workout between the Cleveland Naps and Mobile Gulls at Mon roe Park. Lajoie and Cavet shine in runs batted in and fielding, with rain delaying action and a forecasted rematch as weather and grounds allow.
Willie Lewis, American middleweight, outpointed Marcel Moreau, French middleweight, at a Paris ring last night. Lewis displayed superior form while fashionable women and prominent actresses watched from ringside.
Representatives from Yale Harvard Pennsylvania Williams Wesleyan Brown worthmore Johns Hopkins Syracuse Alparaiso University and other institutions met at Columbia University for the first annual convention of the Intercollegiate Bund of German Clubs. The aim is to promote fellowship and closer relations between U S and German universities and to make foreign students at home in either country.
Herbert Synchot, Irish Australian heavyweight who drew fifteen rounds with Joe Jeanette and lost to Samuel McVey, will sail for America to arrange a fight with Gunboat Gunth, the Californian who knocked out Wells in New York last week.
The Philadelphia American League club reached Nashville this morning from Memphis for a two game set with the Nashville Southern League team starting this afternoon. Batteries are Nashville Williams and Ludwig for the home club, Philadelphia Dorsing and Hammond for the visitors. Captain Murphy leads the Philadelphia squad.
Rain began about 2 AM and continues into afternoon, making the Chicago Cubs game against the Chattanooga Lookouts questionable for today.
In Jacksonville on March 20 Charlie Murphy of the Chicago Cubs said a National League club offered 35000 dollars and two first class players for Roger Bresnahan but he refused to name the club and indicated Bresnahan would not be traded. Murphy aims to win the pennant for Chicago. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised for coughs colds and croup with claims of reliable cures.
A team of major league stars including Ty Cobb Nap Rucker Wingo Ducky Holmes and others will play this afternoon against the Newberry College team in Newberry South Carolina.
Attorney General McReynolds will not fill the position held by William H. Lewis the Boston negro lawyer whose resignation takes effect April 1. With Indian depreciation claims nearing end Lewis's duties will merge with the claims unit before the Court of Claims.
A 69 year old New York City resident, Mr. Fred J. Richters of 150 Broadway, extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a valued tonic and nourishment. He states it benefits the run down system, aids recovery from sickness, and supports catarrh treatment, recommending it as a high merit household staple.
An old advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a powerful body builder and tonic stimulant. It claims pure distillation from malted grain and broad health benefits, with cautions to buy sealed bottles and verify the trademark the Old Chemist. The ad lists Rochester New York makers and distributors on Dauphin Street.
There are many shoe makers to repair your shoes but you should choose experienced shoe makers. We call for your work and deliver free of charge within 15 miles. Just phone Home 1201. we operate at Electric Shoe Gery, Harry's Big Shoe Place, 60 Government St, Mobile Alabama.
Manager Cobb of the Chamber of Commerce freight traffic bureau has ordered a complete check of railroad rates to compare Mobile with competitive points. Chairman Estes D. Baker and the freight traffic committee held a lengthy meeting to plan the review, which will cover all freight movements to the port of Mobile and take several days to complete before a public report is released.
In Montgomery educators from Alabama and afar attend the 32nd Alabama Educational Association session. About 1,000 delegates arrive as the Grand Theatre hosts the opening program with Gov. O Nea l and Mayor Gunter presiding.
Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane accompanied by Mrs Kilbane and their two children left Cleveland for Seth to begin workouts. Kilbane plans a training stint at Vernon to prepare for upcoming defenses.
The coming summer sports season features wide international participation from chess to yacht racing. Chinese baseball players arrive from the Orient, cricket and tennis experts from Australia, golf and polo contenders from England, sailors from Germany, and athletes from Cambridge and Oxford. Events include German Sonder class yachting trials off Marblehead August 16 to September 1, and a summer of major matches in golf, tennis, rowing, and auto racing with teams from France, Britain, Australia, and the United States.
Two well defined storms causing widespread precipitation exist in the country today one in the lake region and another over the plateau. Havre Montana records 22 degrees below zero on the last day of winter as cold wave warnings are issued for Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Arkansas Missouri and Kentucky.
Striking garment workers returned to work in all clothing factories in Rochester New York. The settlement was regarded as a victory for the workers.
The Royal Ulster Yacht Club cabled the New York Yacht Club asking for reconsideration of its refusal of Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for the American cup.
An advertisement touts sage tea as beautifying for hair and scalp. It claims it darkens faded or gray hair, markets a large bottle for about 50 cents, and mentions Wyeth’s as a product option sold by local druggists. Downtown reports customers prefer Wyeth’s for even color and scalp relief.
A special representative finds a Chicago plan by the Home Meat Preparing Company to steam roast meat in vacuum. Meats reportedly become tender and delicious with flavors unmatched by chefs or housewives. Each package bears a United States Government Inspector seal and offers beef mutton veal pork and chop suey.
Testimonials from several readers claim Digestit cured indigestion and dyspepsia. I W Forbiss says he lost thirty pounds on soup until Digestit restored his digestion. T L Adams could eat milk and raw eggs again after Digestit. Mrs J C Finfrock notes broader diet and urges trying the tablets. O D Durham’s wife reports long relief from indigestion after Digestit. Brown's Digestit guarantees may be purchased 50c, with Digestit Elixir for constipation or liver help.
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