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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1914
Page
10
Rev Bishop E P Allen of the Diocese of the Catholic Church administered confirmations at Our Lady of Sorrows in Birmingham. The bishop’s visit drew large crowds and highlighted growth in church worship and membership in the Birmingham district over the past decade.
Monticello Georgia advertisement features Mrs Tommie Bowmen praising Cardui as a cure for persistent womanly ailments headaches nervousness and fatigue. The notice urges other women to take Cardui the man s tonic and to write Chattanooga Medicine Company for guidance and the Home Treatment for Women booklet.
Secretary Lane will visit Alaska this summer as Wilson’s representative to select the railroad route funded at 36 million dollars. He will be joined by the engineers commission for route decisions and coordinate with existing railroads while organizing development plans.
The drowned body of Frank Burns, watchman and fireman of the tug Starling, was found in the river between St. Michael and St. Francis streets. Two witnesses heard cries overboard near the tug Saturday night but could not assist. Burns' body was moved to his home at 55 Canal street. funeral plans will follow. An unidentified negro body was found in Dog river nearby, about a mile below Dog River bridge.
Dr. Erwin Craighead president of the Iberville Historical Society will call a meeting to discuss plans for erecting a memorial to Thomas C. De Leon author historian and poet who died last week at Iberville.
Count Sergius Witte, back in power in Russia, said a commercial treaty with the United States is essential though stalled by Jewish status policies. He warned Balkan tensions rise, alliance strains and armament races threaten peace, but vowed Russia will seek friendly deals unless vital interests are at risk.
A Medico-Legal society meeting notes that a 50 year old can have about forty good years ahead and at ninety be in maturity. It urges temperate habits fresh air exercise and a simple diet with ample sleep to guard health. It touts cod liver and iron tonic to revive weak circulation and appetite.
Fragmentary text mentions a product name BROMO QUININE, likely a cold remedy. No clear event, person, or organization details available.
In Montgomery Alabama on March 23 the week’s political developments make Comer’s defeat in the April 6 primary clear. Charles Henderson Walter D. Seed or R F Kolb expected as next governor. Comer’s campaign tactics and attacks on Governor O Nea l draw sharp statewide rebuke from citizens across parties.
Mobile labor leaders met with L Bowen state secretary treasurer at Central Trades Council Hall to discuss general and special topics for the Alabama Federation of Labor. Bowen will stay several days and a Monday night meeting will shape plans for hosting about 75 to 100 delegates for the May 20 Mobile state meeting.
A series of revival services opened at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Sunday with Evangelist W M Anderson delivering three sermons aided by Pastor J E Barnes. Music was provided by Professor and the Misses Wienand as the morning message centered on The Prayer That Jesus His People and the afternoon on Sowing.
A bill introduced by Representative Bailey of Pennsylvania proposes employing officers and marines from the army and navy for the Alaska railroad and other congress authorized works. The measure demands civilians be barred from such projects until military and naval forces can no longer supply the needed personnel.
Rev John W Phillips pastor of First Baptist Church Mobile left by private car to El Paso Texas to be with his ill son. If the condition improves the son will be brought to Mobile otherwise he will remain in El Paso to recuperate. The son had been in El Paso for some time for his health.
In response to urgent appeals Mr A C Harte national secretary of the YMCA will give an illustrated lecture on India at the YMCA auditorium Monday night at 8 o clock. A large attendance is expected. Harte plans a brief trip to England for two to three months before returning to resume work in India after a year’s vacation.
Ziegfeld Follies a major musical comedy arrives at the Lyric Theatre tonight in two acts with thirteen scenes. George W Hobart wrote the book and lyrics, music by Raymond Hubbell, features Buck and Stamper numbers and a cast including Jose Collins Frank Tinney Leon Errol and Nate Wills. Seats are selling rapidly with phone reservations.
Keith and Orpheum present The Lawn Party a condensed musical comedy review at the Lyric starring William J. Dooley as The Sheriff. The three day engagement begins with tomorrow's matinee with daily matinees for the run. Seats available at the box office or by phone.
At the Empire Theatre on Monday March 23 the feature is An Officer and a Gentleman. A love triangle and scandal swirl around Colonel Cavendish spouse Mrs. Cavendish lieutenant Billy Brinkley Joy Grayson and Captain Sutherland with Jane Smedley, jealousy and secret affairs fueling tension among the soldiers and ladies.
In a central criminal court scene, Smedley admits killing Sutherland to save Mrs Cavendish and keep her name intact. Billy is exonerated, Joy reunites with him, and Smedley faces desert. At the Hippodrome the Follies present Brazilian Widow with 20 cast, vaudeville acts, and the Hip Trio.
The Empire Theatre will show Antony and Cleopatra touted as a George Kieine masterpiece and among the greatest motion pictures. Audiences recall the earlier Quo Vadis production with high regard.
Principal characters from the great play will be featured in the latest historical feature at the Cines Company. Due to large crowds, manager Bianchi of the Empire has set seat sales to begin Thursday this week to reserve accommodations for early buyers.
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