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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1914

Page

8

Neighbors Shot Dead as Police Probe Murder Charge

Police announced an arrest on a murder charge tied to a double shooting that killed Catherine Morris and Mrs. Welter, a Sallans boarder and friend of the Morris family. The suspect, in a weakened state from wounds, was found near his room as blood traces led to the victim’s home.

Falter Catherine Morris Welter Sallans Morris Wélter Ballans Hbers

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strength and Vitality

An advertisement urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood, boost digestion and overall health. It claims the product builds strength quickly and helps endure daily efforts, addressing impure blood and weakened body functions.

Wife Slayer Is Badly Handled by Santa Fe Mob

Adolfo Padilla, jailed for the murder of his wife, was seized by twenty masked men in Santa Fe and dragged into the street where he was stabbed repeatedly. He is near death. Relatives found the wife mortally wounded at her mother’s home with a razor slash and slit wrists.

Santa FE Mob Associated Press Santa FE N. M Adolfo Padilla Santa Fe County Padilla

Cronin Sentenced To Year In Workhouse And Fine

Joseph Cronin aged 24 was sentenced in Cleveland to one year in the workhouse and a $500 fine after being found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of Edith Schubert a 16 year old from Brookfield lured to Cleveland from Chicago by another man police still seek Miss Schubert was found here last week

Associated Press Cleveland Joseph Cronin Edith Schubert Brookfield Chicago Miss Schubert

Harvard Eleven Sees Fifty-Two Candidates Announced

Cambridge Mass March 31 Fifty two Harvard students announced themselves as candidates for the Harvard eleven at a meeting called by Captain Brickley. Several members of last year's championship team are among the entrants as spring practice begins Wednesday.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass Harvard Brickley

Call's Anti-Riggs Promised To Cure Riggs Disease

An old advertisement promotes Call's Anti-Riggs a home remedy for loose teeth and gum bleeding. It claims to set teeth firmly for a lifetime and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold at Evans's drug store and Mobile via Van Antwerp Drug Co.

Call Evans's Mobile Antwerp Dros Co

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed

Letters from nurses and neighbors praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Mrs J F Johnson of Princeton Illinois and Mrs Horace Newman of Poland New York attest it helps during change of life and general weakness. Consumers urged to consult the company for confidential advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham J. F. Johnson R. No Box 30 Princeton Illinois Poland N. Y Horace Newman Herkimer Co

German Steamer Rams Schooner in Gulf Collision

The German steamer Arturus collided with the fishing schooner Rena A. Perry fifteen miles offshore in the gulf. Both vessels reached Pensacola badly damaged. no injuries reported. Rena A. Perry was struck amidships and pumped through the night to reach a wharf. fault undetermined.

Pensacola Fla Arturus Gulf Rena A. Perry

Prosaic proofreader recalls wart against bush league spelling

The note recalls Artemus Ward and a joke about poor spelling. A professional proofreader mentions Ward’s pay for comic orthography and the value of accurate writing.

Artemus Ward

Cure for Scalp Disease Promoted in 1912 Letter

Mrs Lillie Lester of Smithville Ohio says her three week old son suffered a thick crusted sore on the head described as scald head. After trying two treatments she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment three to four times daily and the condition cleared. The ad touts Cuticura for pimples dandruff and skin scalp care with free 32 page Skin Book.

Smithville Ohio Lillie Lester Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Dallas County Primaries Stir Dallas Voters in Selma

In Selma Alabama March 31 the Dallas county primaries heat up as candidates blitz the county. Sheriff contenders J P Doherty and S T Walker court voters while four hopefuls seek three state house seats. Col B F Ellis tops the senate field. Comer struggles to hold against Henderson or Kolb.

Selma Ala Dallas Dallas County Messrs J. P. Doherty Walker Southern Railway Doherty Col B. F. Ellis Orrville Senate Wil Henderson Kolb

Return of Bell Means Changes

Major General J. Franklin Bell will relinquish command of the Philippine division to Major General Barry on April 15 and proceed home via Siberia and Europe. He will take a month’s leave before assuming command of the central element with HQ in Chicago, then possibly command of the second division at Texas City. His assignments hinge on the selection for chief of staff after Major General Wood retires on April 22.

Associated Press Washington J. Franklin Bell United States Army Barry United States Siberia Europe Chicago Texas City Bell Funston Wood Tasker H. Bliss Southern Partment

Brothers Plead Guilty in Serious Offense Case in Columbus

Hosea and Delano Warden, local bar members and prominent Columbus families, pleaded guilty before Probate Judge Black. The sentence was reserved until next Saturday after the court appearance.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Hosea Delano Judge Black Soca Colum

Railroads announce retrenchment cutting hundreds of jobs and trains

The Erie railroad via A J Stone announces wage cuts shorter hours and clerical layoffs to offset declining revenues. About 6,000 workers have been laid off since December. Ten Pennsyl vania passenger trains to be removed on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne line next Sunday. six are suburban trains.

Associated Press New York Erie Railroad A. J. Stone Pennsy Pitts Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg Fort Wayne

Women Look 10 The Democrats Rally Speaks In New York

Mrs Médill McCormick of Chicago told the National Woman Suffrage Association rally that in 1916 women will hold the balance of power in the electoral college. She urged women to look to the Democrats to win equal rights in the next two years.

Associated Press New York National Woman Suffrage Association Médill McCormick Chicago

Hotel Hospitality Tied to True Value Pay

A remark highlights that genuine hospitality largely lives in hotels where customers pay roughly the value of their experience. The statement implies hotels offer authentic service when rates reflect worth.

Wortendyke Feud Over Barbers and Accused Liars

In Wortendyke New Jersey a village quarrel spills from a barbershop into the street as Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Dorfman clash over a dog ownership dispute and a charge of calling one a liar. The dispute intensifies amid town gossip and a pending trial in Hackensack set for April 3.

Wortendyke Paterson Seth Lewis Erie Dorfman Lewis

Cough Remedy Promises Easy Home Cure

Advertises a cheap homemade cough remedy using grain alcohol water pine oil and sugar syrup. Claims quick relief for cough croup and asthma with a teaspoonful dose and praises popularity among wives in the United States. Mentions Pinex Co and Ft Wayne as the source for the remedy.

Uni Pinex Co Ft. Wayne

Best Family Laxative Ad by H. Bucklen Company

A vintage advertisement touts King's New Life Pills as the best laxative for adults. Mrs. Charles E. Smith of Westlin, Me. proclaims “Our family alive.” Pills priced 25 cents, available in stores or by mail through H. Bucklen in Philadelphia or St. Louis.

King’s New Life Charles E. Smith West Lin H. & .Bucklen Philadelphia St. Louis

Dr J T Adams Offers Free Specialist Exam

Dr J T Adams advertises free specialist examination for private male diseases rheumatism stomach and liver cases. Offices at 155 Dauphix Street.

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