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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
5
The Associated Press reports 15,154,158 Roman Catholics in the United States proper from the third edition of the official Catholic directory, with a total of 29,047 under the United States flag including territories and possessions.
National Health Journal profile promotes kardene tonic as a home remedy to purge impurities and restore health. It cites Catholic Church statistics across the United States and lists ecclesiastical figures, orphan asylums, and Catholic population by state.
solicitor N R Clarke in city court on Thursday pressed the indictment against John S Drago and Edward Harris of Drago Grain Company for a pure food law violation. He found no violation and moved to quash the case, stemming from a January state agricultural department investigation.
From the fortress of Janina King Constantine, newly holding the throne, delivers a message to the Greek army. He laments the loss of King George, vows to lead land and sea forces, and pledges lifelong devotion to the nation amid critical wartime moments.
Mobile druggists announce a new medicated vapor inhalant for coughs bronchial trouble and pneumonia protection to be distributed free by leading pharmacists. The product, claimed safe for children, will be offered with coupons and a full formula on the wrapper, from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Inc.
M A Graham of Prattville asked Governor O Neal in person for appointment as president of the Alabama convict board to replace James G Oakley who was removed. J Craig Smith says he was not offered the post and would not accept it. John D McNeel runs the department for now. Also includes an ad for Bucklen's Arnica Salve with a testimonial from John Deye of Gladwin Michigan claiming cure for a skin ailment after 12 years.
Weather permitting Friday the board of revenue and road commissioners with Chamber of Commerce president W H Armbrecht and the Alabama Good Roads Association leaders will inspect the recently completed Hall's Mill road project. County Highway Engineer Fischer and assistants will accompany the party.
Hose Company No 10 extinguished a burning motorcycle on Selma Street after a gas tank explosion, saving the machine. Fowl River Lumber Co sues William Vizard and George Leatherbury Jr. for 10000 in land and timber dispute. Webster liquor case heard by Mobile Excise Commission. Mayors push for rail trips and city planning news. Marriage licenses issued. a 16 year old injured, and excursion rates announced for New Orleans trip. Towboat construction progresses on the riverfront. Merchants League luncheon discussed Meridian trip and L. N. invasion plans. Willie A. Pierre departed Thursday for unknown destination.
Birmingham March 20 Fifty one invitations were mailed to governors inviting attendance at the National Good Roads Federation meeting in Birmingham on April 24 325. The invitations were sent through Secretary J A Rountree with Alabama Good Roads Association and local groups. Assurances from governors and private sources indicate strong interest and expected attendance.
Mrs Mary Godau sentenced to life at Speigner’s farm for murder of her son in law travels to Mobile to testify for her daughter Mrs Virginia Wasseriaken who faces similar charges. Trial set for Thursday afternoon amid police presence and public attention.
Mae Benline, 16, hailed as heroine after aiding two children from a burning house on March 10, is now held on suspicion of stealing valuables from an untouched closet. She had worked as a nurse for broker George H. Murray in Queens where two Murray children were rescued during the fire. The grateful parents offered a salary raise.
An advertisement claims a simple mix of a compound and Sarsaparilla in whiskey cures chronic and acute rheumatism with relief after a few doses. It urges using the genuine Toris compound in a sealed one-ounce package and warns against patent medicines. The note also promotes St Benedict Kidney Tablets for immediate relief.
Investigation into the fire's origin revealed jewelry worth $600 missing from the home after the family relocated. Detectives are tracing the theft as part of the blaze inquiry.
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