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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1913

Page

10

New Easter Prices on Women’s Trimmed Millinery

A local shop extols a large variety of the newest shapes and styles in women’s trimmed millinery. Regular prices range from 3.50 to 5.00 with a special Easter sale.

Madero Fate Claim Sparks Mexico City Exile Tale

Colonel Manuel Alcalde, an ally of Madero, says Madero and Vice President Suarez were murdered in the National Palace on February 22 and that Ambassador Wilson refused to intervene. He and his family fled Mexico, disguising as peasants, to seek safety in the United States.

Croxone Promises Rheumatism Cure Through Kidney Reset

An advertisement claims Croxone cures rheumatism by removing poisonous waste and uric acid from blood via strengthened kidneys. It alleges ordinary remedies fail and promotes Croxone as the sole effective treatment for chronic kidney trouble and rheumatic pain.

Harvard Student 18 to Receive Ph D

Boston March 21 Norbert Weiner known as Harvard the most wonderful student prepares to receive the doctor of philosophy degree at age 18 making him the youngest holder of that honor in America if not the world. His father says he is not a prodigy but developed quickly from 18 months old mastering the alphabet.

Boston Mass Norbert Weiner Harvard America Weiner

Mexico City Escape and Revolution Talk Frankly Reported

A conversation between the ambassador and Granados is cited about fear of arrest for the speaker and his brother. The arrest order is claimed to have been issued and escape described with aid from a friend. The tale follows a flight to Salina Cruz and San Francisco with families in disguise. The Alcalde predicts prolonged unrest in Texico and accuses Diaz of seeking power while Huerta resists pacifying reforms.

Granados Mexico City Salina Cruz San Francisco Alcalde Texico Diaz Huerta Mexico Los Angeles

Becker a Bad Man Declared Lynch

Letters to the aldermanic committee on police graft reveal warnings about Police Lieutenant Charles Becker dating to August 1911. John F. Lynch accuses Becker of threats and assault toward his wife, plus plans to arrest her for solicitation.

Becker Lynch Associated Press New York Aldermanic Committee Gaynor Waldo Charles Becker John F. Lynch

Atrocities Reported Against Albanian Catholics in Djakova

Dispatches cited by Vienna papers describe 400 Albanian Catholics in Djakova forced to convert to Orthodoxy and join other villages as soldiers imposed the relocation. The report notes widespread weeping and wailing amid the coercive actions attributed to Montenegrin forces.

Associated Press London Vienna Djakova

Newton Girl Katharine Burns Reports Vinal Benefit

Miss Katharine Burns of Newton describes poor blood for six months and medicine effects. She began Vincl from the first bottle and noticed improvement after taking six doses.

Katharine Burns Newton

Catholic priest Palie martyred amid siege at Scutari

Reports recount the priest Palie refusing to renounce his faith and being beaten to death. Austrian counts say Montenegrins shell Scutari town causing panic with residents taking refuge in a cathedral. An Austrian squadron may block Servian reinforcements arriving from Saloniki to aid the besiegers.

Palie Scutari Saloniki

Resinol Promises Clear Skin With Ointment and Soap

An old advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as cures for pimples blackheads rashes ringworm and eczema. It claims quick easy relief at low cost and notes the product has been trusted for eighteen years. The copy invites readers to buy from a local druggist.

Deacon White Dies as Penniless Speculator

Stephen Van Culen White known as Deacon White, famous for stock market gambles, died penniless after a 10,000,000 bushel corn purchase in 1891. relatives say no administration will be sought as there is nothing to administer. He died in January at 81.

Associated Press New York Stephen van Culen White Deacon” White

New York Ends Mild Winter With Snow Removal Savings

New York reports a very pleasant winter as spring arrives early. Snow removal costs were far below the usual 500000 dollars, with most of the city seeing warm conditions and records broken for decades. Navigation of the Hudson is noted in the closing lines.

Associated Press New York Hudson

Mayor Harrison Declares War on Automobiles

Chicago reports Mayor Harrison declared war on autos saying 96 percent of drivers are lawless. He described the house front and chauffeurs as part of a tense situation amid his push to curb car misuse.

Associated Press Chicago Harrison

Pedestrians Demand Motor Vehicle Rules Tightened

A public call argues motorists should share road duty with pedestrians. The speaker criticizes chauffeurs for horn use and urges law changes to curb loud signals and compel careful driving, asserting the pedestrian is supreme on city streets.

Inquiry urged into Kenosha utilities dispute

Kenosha Wis March 21 a sweeping complaint to the Wisconsin railroad commission is filed by the city asking an examination of the Kenosha Electric Light and Power Company and the Wisconsin Electric Power Company owners of the street railway electric light and gas utilities and the central heating plant service is alleged

Kenosha Wis Railroa Commission of Wisconsin

Nine girls at various high schools compete March 21

Nine girls from several high schools enter events on March 21. The meet features young athletes in multiple races and field events seeking top placements.

Cag Som Oyg Se High Schoo

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