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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
5
A torpedo boat sank a small passenger steamer between Vence and Lido in Venice lagoon, drowning about fifteen passengers including women and children. Fifty were saved. Italian sailors searched for additional victims as names remained unknown.
Sam Spicer, found guilty of murdering his wife to collect a life insurance payout, has been moved from Montgomery jail to Covington County’s new Andalusia prison. He received a life sentence but his appeal to the Supreme Court next month suspends the sentence.
The Imperator arrived from Hamburg after a hurricane force gale lasting twenty four hours. A huge wave struck the ship near 400 miles from the English Channel on March 13 causing damage on the forecastle deck and four lifeboats to be cast away. Passengers included Mrs John Astor preparing for her son Vincent's wedding and Mr and Mrs John Hays Hammond.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use a small bottle of Ely's Dream Balm to free blocked nasal passages. It claims the product soothes inflammation in the nose throat and head, stops discharges, and relieves sleepless nights from congestion.
Secretary of State Richard Olney dismissed a Mexican foreign office note as ridiculous and authorized his interviewers to print a strong denial. The report claimed Olney and Judge George Gray of Wilmington might visit Mexico to study conditions there.
Senators Lea and Shields and most of Tennessee's congressional delegation tell President Wilson his appeal for harmony among Democrats is well received. They report factions reuniting while independents and regulars back his course, contrasting harmony with external pressure.
The Mobile Masonry reunion closes as the thirty second degree is conferred by Mobile Consistory No. 2 led by P. B. Dixon. Degrees from twenty seventh to thirty first were added by Mobile Council of Kadosh and Mobile Consistory. Notable honorees include T. C. Asal H. P. Butler D. O. Bryant M. B. Bloch C. M. Campbell and others.
Postmaster J Blocker Thornton has received six bid sets for the new post office. Bids due by 3 PM April 6 and must cover the whole project. Bids listed by material include limestone, several marbles, and Alabama marble as options. Building will be 18 000 square feet, two stories with one rear story, fireproof with copper and tile roof.
West Franklin Maine resident Mrs. Charles E. Smith promotes “Our family laxative” as superior for adults. The ad touts Mr. Kings New Life Pills priced 25 cents and sells through All Drug.
Washington report shows a 35 to 34 Senate tally against a constitutional amendment giving women the vote. Despite defeat, suffrage leaders praised the narrow loss as proof of growing strength and a broader campaign momentum.
Alabama Railroad Commission ordered an extra first class passenger train between Birmingham and Sulligent, effective February 16, but Judge Gaston Gunter of Montgomery city court enjoined the order pending final determination. Frisco Railroad receivers filed the petition and must furnish a $1,000 bond during the interim. The judge found the complainant is entitled to relief pending the case outcome.
J Strachan Barret a Mobile timber dealer filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 23850 and assets of 1140.80. He was adjudicated bankrupt, hearing set April 6 before Referee R T Ervin. Also, Winfield Simmons of Prichard filed for bankruptcy with 208 mobility and no assets. Archie Godbold of Mobile was adjudicated bankrupt with 253 liabilities and 50 assets.
An old medical testimonial touts lung trouble symptoms and the need for early checks. It chronicles a New York case of bronchitis recovery with Eckman’s Alterative, claiming long-term healing after night sweats and weight loss.
The Thirteenth District convention at Castleberry Alabama on March 17 was presided by Grand Chancellor A G Patterson of Decatur. Delegates pledged to greater effort while officers elected included D J Baggett Armoré president J W Thurmond Pineapple J C Melton Evergreen Byron Tisdale Burnt Corn and E C Barnes secretary.
Penny scrip holders in Alabama will ride at 2 cents a mile on most lines starting April 1, 2.5 cents per mile on all except Central of Georgia and Western Railway of Alabama. The $20 for $26 scrip hook yields 2 cents per mile net. Central and Western will net 2.5 cents. Louisville and Nashville may offer scrip books at 2 cents a mile within the state.
Evergreen Alabama reports a forthcoming convention to be held with Pollard lodge and a time to be named.
The Mobile Typographical Union celebrates its seventy eighth anniversary with a banquet at the Central Trades Council hall on March 29 and a reception from to 6 p.m. Committee of eight leads arrangements including D Ardoyne W P Glanville and George M Cox.
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