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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

2

Many Refugees Leaving Mexico

Galveston May 2 Associated Press reports thirty women and children relatives of Pearson Company players in Acu arrived last night aboard the yacht Beryl. The vessel is at the disposal of the company to remove employees' families to the United States amid unsettled conditions in the southern republic. Refugees are said to be flocking to Tampico from the interior.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Thirte Pearson Company Acu Beryl Tampico

Southern Loggers Meet in Mobile and Nearby Cities

The Southern Logging association holds meetings in Mobile Alabama on May 10 at the Cawthon Hotel and in Hattiesburg Mississippi on May 14 with delegates from Arkansas Louisiana Florida Mississippi Texas Alabama Virginia North and South Carolina expected. Members discuss questions before the group and plan recommendations.

Southern Loggingation Mobile Hattiesburg Miss Cawthon Hotel Ariansas Louisiana Florida Mississippi Texas Alabama Virginia North South Carolina

Grove's Tasteless Malaria Tonic Promises Blood Purity

Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless drives malaria from blood and chills. It arouses the liver, builds up the system for adults and children. Price 50c.

Moving Pictures Begin at Monroe Park on May Fourth

A fine program of moving pictures will be shown nightly at Monroe Park starting Sunday May 4. The outdoor theater offers a sequence of films for audiences seeking entertainment under the stars during the upcoming week.

Monroe Park

Japanese Consul Denounces California Land Law

The Japanese consul denounces California’s proposed land ownership bill as foolish and unjust. He notes small Japanese landholdings and argues the law would discriminate against aliens, potentially souring U S Japan relations and drawing federal warning to Sacramento.

California United States Japan Wilson Johnson

Stallings Denies Premature Trade Report

New York May 2 George Stallings manager of the Boston National League team declared that reports from Toronto claiming he acquired pitcher Rudolph of the Toronto International League in exchange for pitcher Brown and another consideration were premature.

New York George Stallings Boston Toronto Rudolph Brown

ZEMO promised to stop itching skin woes fast

An advertisement proclaims ZEMO a antiseptic solution that relieves itching from eczema rashes and scalp conditions. It claims instant relief on first use and offers a money back guarantee. The 25 cent bottle is sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp in Mobile, with a testimonial from Mrs. S. Eason of Hope Arkansas.

Zemo S. Eason Hope, Ark Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corp

Selmians Await a Decision in Coal Rate Case

The Alabama Railroad Commission faces a decision next Monday on reducing coal rates from the Blocton district to Selma from one dollar to seventy cents per ton. The Selma Chamber of Commerce filed the case against the Southern Railway, with Louisville and Nashville Railroad intervening. A forty six page brief argues the rate is unjust and discriminatory against Selma versus Anniston and Decatur. A large Selma delegation attended the hearing in Montgomery.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Railroad Commission Selma Blocton Selma Chamber of Commerce Southern Railway Anniston Louisville and Nashville Railroad Railroad Commission Louisville Decatur

Court Awaits Staples Money Case Ruling

Judge Harry T Toulmin is to decide the distribution of 1729.50 found in the sunken James T Staples safe near Secession Bend. The Alabama Cotton Oil Company claims 1302.50, Blue Rock Manufacturing 150, Captain W Bethea 316? and E L Thornton 16, with the remainder to Staples owners.

Harry T. Toulmin United States District Court G. B. Deans James T. Staples Alabama Cotton Oil Company Staples Secession Bend D. D. Horton Blue Rock Manufacturing, Co W. S. Bethea E. L. Thornton

Rohe Released by New Orleans Club and Williams Signed

George Rohe receives unconditional release from New Orleans club. Manager Charles Frank signs Williams from the Washington club. Harry McIntyre and another pitcher Page are added after Reds practice. Knaupp may move to another league club, possibly Montgomery, as Rohe’s departure wrinkles the Mobile scene.

Charles Frank New Orleans George Rohe Williams Washington Harry McIntyre Cincinnati Reds Page Knaupp Montgomery George Roche Mobile Cincinnati

Notable City Notices on Bonds Relief Shipments and Exams

Lebaron Daly named notary public by Governor O Neal filed bond in probate court. Leo H Marx thanks for flood relief shipment sent April 5. Civil service exams Mobile May 19 for logging and hydro electrical engineers. drainage engineer May 21 age over 22. Remains of Hugh K Cover shipped to McKeesport Pa. H Penrose Vass improves after injury by streetcar. Mobile Knights Templar to attend 53rd Grand Conclave at Dothan May 14-15. Captain John Craft returns after meeting on county road route for state highway.

Lebaron Daly Emmet O'Neal Civil Service Board Mobile Hugh K. Cover Duncan House McKeesport Roche & Burke Undertaking Company Mobile Commandery No. 2 Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Alabama Dothan Ala Messrs J. W. Falck J. W. Phillips J. H. McCormick Mark Andrews P. B. Dixon John Craft Alabama State Highway Commission Demopolis Joseph W. Thompson Henry Coleman J. W. Fristoe Andrew Dexter Jerome Chastang Eliza Jane Weaver Lorrinda Reed Emma Reed David ¢C. Weaver Alfred Weaver Ella Reed Thomas Weaver Henry Hale Mary Hale Mobil County Emma ©. Thompson Oie

Mobile County Booster Trip Schedule Released

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce Boosters announce a nine hour scenic trade expansion excursion visiting Dawes Union Church Grand Bay Irvington Theodore and Mobile with about sixty autos leaving Mobile at 8 am and returning by 5 pm. Sponsors include Adams Machinery and Cadillac Motor Co among many volunteers.

Mobile County Mobile Chamber of Commerce William T. Kelly Theodore Dawes Union Church Grand Bay Irvington Home Telephone Co H. C. Hamilton C. C. Mechem Wm. H. Armbrecht Cadilac Motor Co Ollie Dickson Mr. Moreland W. H. Fitzpatrick Griffin Gros, Nursery Henry Teel Wm. van Antwerp Edward M. Bailey S. J. Gordon A. D. Bloch George Fern, Jr H. C. Faville Saibara Nurseries A. O. Starke George Killmer

Gunboat shells Mexican towns at Empalme and Guayamas

Insurgent forces retreat from Empalme as the Mexican gunboat Guerrero shells the town preparatory to a land assault from Guayamas. Constitutionalists fall back toward Hermosillo after delaying due to North reinforcements, Yaqui deserions, and leadership disagreements. Affected area includes the usual American colony at Empalme and railroad officials relocate for safety.

Associated Press Nogales Ariz Empalms Guerrero California Gulf Guayamas J. H. Temple Southern Pacific of Mexico Empalme Guerrero Hermosillo Empalme H. Lawton

Two Generations Use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

A historical advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic used across generations. It claims effectiveness for stomach and bowel disorders, sour stomach, dyspepsia, and related complaints, with safe use for all ages. A free sample offer is extended via mail to Monticello Illinois.

Caldwell Clara Lewis Beck’s Elsie W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Dissolution of Progressive Realty and Trust Company

State of Alabama Probate Court in Mobile County certifies dissolution agreement filed April 23 1913 and recorded in Incorporation Book No 7 page 12 by Judge Price Williams Jr official seal.

Alabama Mobile County William K. Morvill Mark Lyons Joseph H. Lyons Mobile Progressive Realty and Trust Company Said William K. Morrill Progressive Realty & Trust State OF I. Price Williams, Jr Progressive Realty and Trust Price Williams, Jr Ala

Auxiliary ship Glacier to proceed to Mazatlan

The Glacier naval auxiliary ship, then at Topolobampo with the gunboat Annapolis, will move to Mazatlan to protect American interests amid unsettled West Coast Mexico conditions reported by Henry Lane Wilson the ambassador at Mexico City.

Associated Press Washington Henry Lane Wilson Mexico City Mexico Glacier Topolobampo Annapolis Mazatlan Aca

Cement Floor Bid for Mobile Municipal Sheds

Sealed bids due noon May 12 1913 for cement floor on steel municipal sheds along the riverfront Mobile Alabama. Estimated five thousand square yards. bid deposit 250 dollars. plans at City Engineer's Office City Hall. Bids opened noon May 12 with right to reject all bids. enclose bid with Cement Floor Bid. H PILLANS Commissioner Wright Smith City Engineer.

City Gineer City Hall Mobile Ala H. Pillans Wright ‘Smith

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Zundel’s Zundel’s Wharf DR. Brown Union Bryan Sacramento Dauphin ST Kenny Stallings Mona Lisa Agrippina Nero Tion Edison St. Joseph and State Streets Selimians State Railroad Commission Staples Money Leo H. Marx Dayton Citizens Relief Committee H. Penrose Vass St. Francis and Royal Streets Sutton Bros Lafayette Street Ee Heerext Castoria Caruso May Reynalds Music House Mobile, Ala W. J. McCowan F. A. McCowan McGowan BELL Parkis Elsie Lews The Bank of Mobile National Banking Association Sidestove Mobile Electrical Supply Co Water ST State OF Alabama J. P. Courtney Progressive Realty & Trust Company JI. BP. Courtney Carl Hod Rnegister Wyatt Brown Asheville All Saints Episcopal Church N. C E. M. Little Henry Tonsmeire
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