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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1914

Page

13

State vows full prosecution of Oakley and Lacy on all charges

Special to The Trem. Montgomery March 20. The state will prosecute each remaining indictment against James G. Oakley and Theo Lacy vigorously and speedily and may file new charges. Captain Frank S. White says Lacy's claim of immunity is unfounded and Oakley will face every pending indictment. Lacy also will be pursued on all current counts. Oakley was acquitted on funds case. Lacy had a prior conviction and awaits another trial, with possible further indictments expected after current actions.

Montgomery Ala James G Oakley Theo Lacy Dothan Frank S. White Bie Captain White Mariner Alabama Laty Eitor Maebels Oaktey

Lobby Committee Calls Witnesses in Bribe Charges

The senate lobby committee in Washington on March 20 subpoenaed Edward Boyle a Chicago attorney tied to prison contracting firms as part of probes into a $50 000 fund to defeat transportation regulation of convict made goods. Dr B Stagg Whiten of New York linked to prison reform was also summoned for testimonies.

Associated Press Washington Senate Lobby Committee Overman Edward Boyle Chicago National Conference of Charities and Corrections Boyle Hughes B. Stagg Whiten New York Columbia University Empire State Yee

Hydroaeroplane Service to Oakland Approved in Frisco

Frisco officials approve a terminal for hydroaeroplane service to Oakland with a 30 minute day schedule. Aviators Welden Cooke and L Y Lekas say three passenger craft will begin service within a month, arriving from the East.

Ban Francisco Oakland State Board of Harbor Commissioners Welden Cooke L. Y. Lekas

One Killed and Dozens Injured in Buffalo Trolley Crash

SPORT N Y March 20 Jean Idgman of Lockport N Y was killed and twenty others injured in a collision between two cars on the Buffalo Lockport and Rochester trolley line at Wickware early today. None of the passengers on the two cars escape injury. At least two of the injured will die.

S. Sport N. Y Jean Idgman Lockport Rochester Wickware

Speech Attacks Governor Comers on Child Labor

John B. Winstanley, a local labor leader, bashed former Governor Comer’s stance on workers and child labor. He cited Avon Dale mills data showing 450 workers and a $2,450 weekly payroll, implying meager wages for underage workers. The crowd of 176 watched as Winstanley urged turnout for Captain Kolb and defended Kolb as a friend of the working man.

Comer Tenth Ward John B. Wibstanley Ohe Captain Kolb Henry Lee Seneca Gayle Charles W. Tompkins Mr. Winstabley B. B. Comers W. H. Oates State Inspector of Avonidale Lord of Avondale Winstanley Avondale Mills Oates

Traffic Cop Wins $682 Damages Against Streetcar

A Mobile jury awarded Police Officer Walter Burch $682 for injuries from being struck by a Davis Avenue street car on Oct. 27 1913 while on duty at Dauphin and Royal streets. Burch said the injuries kept him bedbound for twelve days. The case dominated the day in law and equity court.

Law and Equity Walter Burch Mobile Light & Railroad Company Davis Avenue Dauphin and Royal Streets Burch Chancery Court Oscar L. Gray Congress Wallace H. Lindsey R. Cochran

Sacramento's Army of Unemployed Shrinks

In Sacramento California the camp of the unemployed north of the city has dwindled to 157 men from a earlier 1506. Four special deputies guard the camp and report no trouble or threats. The camp leaders pledged to obey laws and assist officials and told the district attorney they had funds to pay for food.

Sacramento Cal

Fire destroys College Hall at Wellesley College

The March 17 blaze at College Hall, Wellesley College, caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage and forced more than 400 students to flee in nightclothes from the campus. Fire began in a laboratory on the building’s fourth floor.

College Hall Wellesley Col

Lovejoy to Speak Twice on Child Labor in Mobile

Owen R. Lovejoy of New York arrives from New Orleans to Mobile to address the public Friday at Harte auditorium and Saturday at 11 am before the Mobile business men at the Chamber of Commerce. The general secretary of the national child labor committee is described as an engaging and authoritative speaker on the national issue.

Owen R. Lovejoy New York National Child Labor Committe Mobile New Orleans National Committee Harte M. GC. A Lovejoy Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Comm Loveay

Muscat & Lott Open New Retail Produce Store

Muscat and Lott opened a third retail produce house at the corner of Daul and Scott streets. Crowds visited the store throughout the day to purchase goods. the firm plans more retail branches to sell directly to consumers at wholesale prices from its main wholesale house on Commerce Street.

Muscat & Lott Daulin Scott Streets Cotmimérce Street

Hutchisson and Denham Win Bid for Perrin Hester Residence

Architects Hutchisson and Denham plan a fireproof modern residence for Perrin Hester on Government Street, noting M. R. Beaufort recently completed the City Bank building. They are also receiving bids for a two story frame home for Jacob Reiss between Church and Government streets.

Hutchisson & Denham Travelet Perrin Hester Government Street M. R. Beaufort City Bank Dearborn Church Ang Government Streets Jacob Reiss

Meat as Kidney Trouble Cause Promoted By Remedies

A dated health blurb claims daily meat causes kidney issues and suggests remedies including salts and effervescent drinks to flush the bladder. It promotes a specific mixture, touting safety, low cost, and pleasant taste as a cure for the described symptoms.

New Kind of Bait 10 Women Voters

By Associated Press Chicago March 20. Twenty fifth Ward Democratic Club members announce perfume bottles will be given as souvenirs with campaign cigars to attract women voters tomorrow. Lace curtains will adorn club room windows as courtesy to women.

Chicago Twenty-fifth Ward Democratic Club

Wage Earner Howell Declares Bankruptcy in Prichard

A wage earner of Prichard named Howell filed for bankruptcy in U S district court on Friday listing liabilities of 269 with no assets. The petition was adjudicated as bankrupt.

Howell Prichard United States

Camp meeting notice from Raphael Serimes Camp No. 11

Officials call a 7 o'clock meeting at memory hall with reports on urgent business. Commander Spotswood and Adjutant Galy sign the notice for the VFW style comrades group.

Raphael Serimes T. E. Spotswood A. &. Galy

Confederate veterans plan funeral for T G DeLeon in Mobile

Semmes Camp members call Friday meeting to arrange a Confederate funeral for T G DeLeon though he was not a Confederate soldier he supported the cause during the war. Leary Adams of New York to arrive to finalize arrangements for a service at 2 pm at the deceased’s residence 701 Government Street officiated by Rev Gardiner C Tucker Semmes Camp chaplain.

Semmes Camp T. GC. Beleon Magnolia Cemetery Deleon Magnolia Cetidtery Tie Bret Br. Lee Laery Adams New York Mobile

Cold Wave Drops 23 Degrees Across Midwest

The cold spell sweeping the West and Missouri brings snow and near freeze conditions. Temperatures plunge from 68 to around 40 degrees overnight as the weather bureau predicts continued cold Friday night into Saturday morning.

West Missouri

Mystery figure Perrin H Sumner dies on New York train

In New York on March 20 a man identified as Perrin H Sumner died of disease aboard a late night atway train. The man, known to police as the American Identifier, had a troubled history with alleged ties to financial crimes and曾 served time in Sing Sing.

Associated Press New York Perrin H. Sumner Stymer Edger Edgar Styner Sing Sing Larcefry

Altitude Record Set at 12303 Feet in Johannistahl Flight

AP report from Johannistahl notes an altitude record of 12303 feet achieved by a single aircraft carrying three passengers. The flight, piloted by Robert Thelen, marks a notable aviation milestone announced today.

Asociated Press Johannisthal Robert Thelen

Turn Hair Dark With Sage Tea

A faded hair color can be restored using sage tea. old-time home remedy promotes reviving natural shade. Sage infusion is said to darken graying or lightened hair without harsh chemicals.

Evolution of the Bell System and Its Telephony Progress

The Bell System describes its birth, ongoing evolution, and relentless innovation in telephone technology. It notes a vast experimental department, thousands of engineers, rapid apparatus upgrades since 1877, and major advances in long distance and underground transmission enabling nationwide service and resilience during storms. The narrative credits sustained investment and cross-disciplinary engineering for sustained public benefit and national reach.

Bell Bell Company Finch

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Dakley and F. S. White Athan Lobby Committee Frisco Scott Scott’s ANY_DRUG STORE City Bank & Trust CO Speaker Cough Medicine Antwerp Loveoy National Child Labor Secretary Muscat & Lott’s New Ady DE Leon Neral Perrin H Sumner York Barr Ater The Boston Bell System Atlantic Seaboard Denver San Francisco Theo. N. Vail
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