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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1914
Page
10
The piece argues for Charles Henderson in the Alabama governor race, condemning B B Comer as a demagogue and predicting Henderson’s victory. It cites public sentiment, voter integrity, and calls Comer temperamentally unfit, urging a Democratic governorship to end turmoil.
Mobile leaders including M. J. McDermott of the Bank of Mobile and Jacob D. Bloch of Bloch Bros. express strong support for Charles Henderson. They praise his fairness, business acumen, and proven record as railroad commissioner, while denouncing Comer for provoking statewide turmoil and distrust.
The cruiser Montana returned to New York with thirteen fallen sailors from Vera Cruz, honored by naval and shore units as flags were lowered. Families, officials, and a large public funeral procession await the heroes, including Esau H. Frohlichstein of Mobile and Samuel Meisenberg of Chicago, with rich tributes from Nathan Straus and others.
The report lists Nathan Schwartz a Jewish seaman from 322 East Ninety Sixth Street New York and his next of kin Henry Schwartz as part of a Mobile Alabama National Guard contingent en route to public services for Esau Frohlichstein. It notes injuries to three other Jewish youths and mentions a memorial pageant and services likely at the Jewish Temple with officers of the First Regiment to return home soon to oversee the plans.
W B Delchamps praises Charles Henderson as honorable and trustworthy. He recalls a long friendship and mutual acquaintances, remarking on Henderson's reputation before Comer’s earlier attack and noting his reading of an incriminating letter from Comer.
Col John S Akin of Houston says Vitalitas, mined from a single Texas stratum, will be exploited worldwide. Demonstrations in Mobile and Houston showings attract crowds as demand surges for this unique liquid claimed to possess Gim like properties and powerful natural forces.
Mrs. Kate Heckman of Springfield Ohio credits Vinol with restoring her health after a severe lung weakness. She claims doctors misdiagnosed ulcers and that Vinol cured her cough and boosted appetite and digestion. The ad promotes Vinol with a money back guarantee through Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation Mobile Alabama. Saxo Salve is also recommended for skin issues.
Delegates to the eighty third annual council of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the diocese of Alabama, to be held in Selma, from Mobile churches Christ Church John E. Mitchell William H. Monk Jr J F Ross Joseph Mighell C A L Johnstone Trinity Church William Paton E W Robinson B T Buell All Saints W T Kelly Henry Tonsmeire H M Hood F C Gordon Henry Wright.
Mrs Minnie Wagner of 129 Liberty Street New Orleans asks Chief Crenshaw for help finding her husband Thomas Wagner. She requests information on whether he is dead or alive and the police department will endeavor to secure the information.
Mrs. Wm. M. Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan reports indigestion sour stomach and bad breath cured after two bottles of Chamberlain's tablets. She calls the tablets splendid none better and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
In Indianapolis on May 4 the international officers of the United Mine Workers of America planned to consider calling a nationwide general strike in the mining industry. Officials reported petitions from across the country urging a general strike.
Mrs. Vincent Bride of Mobile Alabama testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her rheumatic pains and helped prevent future attacks. She first used them during a severe period and continued as a preventative. In a January 10 1914 statement she reiterates continued benefit. Price 50c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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