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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
10
Washington reports a major battle over income tax legislation ahead of the Third Congress. Wealthy backers fear a tax on fortunes, with Democrats backing a minimum tax while bill details remain unsettled. A table estimates what multi millionaires could contribute.
An old style health ad touts Cascarets to cleanse stomach liver and bowels. It claims to purify internal organs, ease sour undigested food and foul gases, and promises a gentle overnight effect with a 10 cent box, suitable for children too.
New York report on the fourth list from the simplified spelling board outlining about 1,000 word changes. It notes that changes may look odd at first but aim for real public gain. The piece lists examples and mentions notable backers and broader tax policy debates intertwined with the era's reform efforts.
An advertisement claims one application restores natural hair color and youthfulness, while dandruff causes irritation and hair loss. Hay's Hair Health is marketed to cleanse the scalp quickly and thoroughly with a money back guarantee from druggists if not satisfied.
The treasury will seal vaults on April 1 as John Burke takes the oath as treasurer succeeding Carmi Thompson. A government count will verify all notes coins and securities over several months with armed guards in place.
In Glassboro New Jersey four people including Lee Wharton, his wife Mary, and their six year old daughter Lillian died in a mysterious fire that destroyed their farmhouse. Farm hand Johnson Hemphill was found shot in a shed with a double barrel shotgun nearby. Coroner Stultz investigated whether Hemphill was involved in a quarrel or killed himself after an explosion from an incubator sparked the blaze. Wharton, a carpenter formerly of Yardley Pennsylvania, had bought the farm from Hemphill four years earlier. A schoolteacher boarder, Miss Bessie Bramer, said she saw no signs of familiarity between Hemphill and Mrs Wharton.
In Argamasilla de Alba Ciudad Real Spain a stage duel during Carmen turned deadly. Tenor Martinez was fatally wounded when a sword thrust killed him during the third act after a rivalry over a love affair.
Deputy United States Marshals began escorting Julian Hawthorne and Dr. William J. Morton to the federal prison in Atlanta Georgia to serve terms for using the mails to aid in selling Canadian mining stock. The sentence runs one year and one day from November 25 with parole possible after one third. they may seek release about March 26. Albert Freeman remains at the Tombs awaiting bail decision on his appeal after a five year sentence.
Cambridge March 24. William Penrose Hallowell Jr. of Minneapolis a Harvard sophomore was found dead in his Hampden Hall room. Physicians say death resulted from an overdose of sleeping powders. Friends say he suffered insomnia and may have taken too much without realizing the danger. A friend discovered the body after a dinner engagement.
Senator Tillman in Augusta says he is not displeased by Senator Martins election as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He jokes the move might keep him from overworking for Woodrow Wilson and asks how Martin rose to the chair despite not being caucus progressive enough.
The total lunar eclipse last night offered a striking sight in Sydney and Brisbane with Melbourne readings hampered by clouds. Astronomers noted the event across Melbourne despite partial obstruction.
In Naples on March 24 the Italian armored cruiser San Giorgio was ordered to Saloniki to escort the Greek warship carrying the body of King George back to Greece.
A spectacular blaze at the Union Abattoir Company plant in Baltimore causes about 300000 dollars in damage. Twelve firemen were seriously hurt when caught under a collapsing wall but none are expected to die.
Hartford report notes John Dean Browne retiring after a thirty three year career. Details of positions held and impact on the community are summarized from the local coverage.
A sensational patent medicine ad claims RHEUMA dissolves uric acid and eases rheumatic pain from the first day. It sells for 50 cents with a money back guarantee and features a testimonial from Prof. H. H. Kolling of Richmond Indiana dated October 10 1912 praising its miraculous effects after 26 years of suffering.
H. S. Pickett of Durham North Carolina reports relief after using Digest it. He suffered fifteen years from nervous indigestion and sleeplessness before finding benefit. The letter touts Brown's Digestive Tablets and Digestit Elixir as aids to digestion, liver health, and elimination of waste.
Three trainmen were seriously injured when two engines attached to northbound Central passenger train No 4 collided in Memphis Tennessee on March 24. The accident blocked the tracks and emergency crews responded to treat the injured workers and clear the line. Authorities investigated the causes and reported no fatalities at the scene.
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