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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary police statement describes a white man accused in 1908 Bradenton and Live Oak Florida killings. Names, addresses, and relations appear garbled as investigators seek information. Police say a man surrendered, claiming distress over his mother and escaping from Live Oak.
Train Dispatcher Madden of the Southern Railway was bitten by a dog on Royal Street. Chief Crenshaw asks city commissioners to reinstate the dog catcher to curb roaming strays and supports an ordinance banning dogs from roaming at large, licensed or not.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for cold or catarrh with a small bottle to clear nasal passages and throat. It claims the balm dissolves with nostril heat, heals inflamed membranes, stops discharges, and brings immediate soothing relief for stuffed nose and breathing difficulties.
In Depew New York March 24 militia from the Seventy fourth regiment arrived at dawn to protect the Gould coupler works after a riot by striking workers. One man was wounded as troops moved in bayonets charged crowds. shortages and train delays involving Lackawanna railroad crews and motor men added to the tense scene.
The International Institute of Agriculture reports a 12 percent drop in the combined wheat crop of Argentina Australia and New Zealand from last year totaling 250 133 333 bushels. Argentina foresees harvestable corn area up 8.4 percent at 10 26 000 acres and other regions show declines in oats sugar and tire production.
The Gabriel Jewelry Company purchased Ira Seebacker of New York wholesale jewelry stock. Seebacker, who had operated in the Southern territory including Mobile, had his assets turned over to creditors for settlement. Full details were not released, but the deal is described as large. It is unclear if the stock will move to Mobile or be sold nationwide from Gabriel’s New York office.
Members of St Patrick's Benevolent and Social Association will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM in their hall to discuss association affairs and activities.
The notice urges mothers to protect children's health from colds and minor illnesses. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt effective and safe, noting diphtheria and scarlet fever risk from colds and urging inquiry into remedies.
The board awarded the clay gravel contract for Old Shell road to C. L. Strange & Co. at 85 cents per ton, a bid atop several contenders. The firm’s head is a former county engineer noted for prior service. Jett Bros. Construction was ordered to finish the last stretch of Moffat road highway with clay and gravel. Aaron Lundy, guard at the county convict camp, was reprimanded after two prisoners escaped, including Dick Shaw, and warned of discharge for future escapes.
Bridgeport Conn March 24 Miss Fanny Crosby the blind writer marked her ninety four year. She told visitors her health is excellent and she feels as young as when twenty four.
Among home beauty aids, a simple delatone paste mixed with water is applied for about two minutes then rubbed off to remove hair. The skin becomes firm and blemish free after washing. Using the original packaged delatone yields more satisfactory results.
The Central Trades Council held a well attended meeting on Monday night at a St Michael street hall. L Bowen of Birmingham spoke on the Alabama Federation of Labor state convention to be held in Mobile in May. Leaders Smith and Webster addressed and a large crowd pledged support. A big meeting and Ladies Auxiliary rally were set for Wednesday at 8. Matters for legislative action were urged for consideration by unions.
John Williams was arrested Monday night by Mounted Officers Macon and Harry New and is held at police headquarters in connection with the theft of a number of chickens.
Princeton University announced it will enter a team in the four mile relay at the University of Pennsylvania Carnival on April 25. Also entered are Oxford University Cornell Chicago and Pennsylvania, all championship calibre. Harvard may enter if form shows ready.
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