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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
2
Mobile businessmen led by H A Forchheimer defend a Central America trade mission as a public-spirited effort to boost city state and national commerce. They deny self interest, stressing longer term gains, improved trade relations, and civic pride as motivation.
In Browne circuit court on Monday the case Wm Dickinson versus Mobile Light and Railroad Company concluded with a verdict for the defendant. Tuesday’s docket lists cases Carrie B Edwards versus Bennie S Edwards English Carriage Co versus Flanders Mfg Co and W H Monk Jr versus Rube Wilson.
The first class from Mobile Infirmary Training School received diplomas from Mayor Laz Schwarz at a Monday ceremony. The event featured lanterns and blue and white colors around the infirmary, with speeches by Henry Forchheimer and Mrs. C. J. Torrey. The graduates were Mrs. McGowin Miss Rogers Miss Smith Miss Rawls and Miss Sunner who completed a three year program under Miss DeWitt Dillard.
W A Barnett 34 a white married man from Pritchard was arrested about 5 pm Tuesday by Officer Giddens on a felonious assault charge. The 9 year old white girl, Bessie Hill, says he enticed her into a vacant house on St Emanuel Street near Savannah Street. Barnett fled but was caught. the girl gave a statement at police headquarters.
In New York on May 6 the defense will begin testimony in the government’s suit to dissolve United States Steel Corporation. The first witnesses include Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the board, and president James A. Farrell.
Pencil Day events kick off at 8 30 am with committees across the business district. Headquarters at City Bank and Trust will distribute supplies and coordinate rotating volunteer teams through 6 pm. Leading organizers include Mrs Parker and Mrs Hammel with numerous local ladies and shops listed as duty sites.
San Francisco, May 6. Herman Saxe diamond broker was shot and seriously wounded yesterday in his store by a robber who stole 1615 in cash and 4000 in diamonds before fleeing. Saxe was alone when the man asked to see a ring and then opened a desk and took the revolver. He collapsed with a bullet wound over the heart but has a chance for recovery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that railroad withdrawals of ground iron ore freight rates from Alabama Georgia and Tennessee to ports on the north Atlantic coast are justified though higher class rates will apply. The commission said the proposed about percent increase in all rail and rail and water rates from Chattanooga to New York and Boston was not justified and the lower rates stay in effect.
Advertisement claims Calocide dissolves in water to soak feet for fifteen minutes. It purports instant relief from soreness corns and callouses and promises elimination of foot odor and aching feet with a twenty five cent box. Contains urged purchase through local druggists.
J F Hogan told a Y M C A municipal sociology class that the ideal tax should not impair the state's patrimony and should reflect current political ideas. He criticized Mobile 1913 tax plans as inconsistent, noting a $116 850 excess in extraordinary appropriations and total receipts around $469 350 for 1913. The talk argued income tax is most equitable, but flaws include lack of uniformity and double taxation while suggesting franchises should be taxed to franchise value.
Major Clarence Murphy named as co respondent in divorce suit brought by Captain H. C. Merriam US Army. The judge attempted reconciliation after Mrs Merriam agreed to any course for the sake of their daughter but Captain Merriam said reconciliation is impossible.
Poslam Soap is advertised as a thoroughly medicated tonic for skin care. The copy claims antiseptic protection, improved color and quality, suitability for babies, and unmatched purity. Available in large cakes for 25 cents, with free samples via the Emergency Laboratory in New York.
At the Alabama Association of Master Plumbers meeting in Mobile the group enjoyed an outing on Dog River and planned a shore dinner at the Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club. National Director I J Brown spoke on industry conditions, and officers were reelected: Chris Bailey president Hamilton Hines VP J L Cahalan secretary and J E Michael treasurer. They urged lawmakers to abolish the public drinking cup in the state.
Mobile reports a Baton Rouge grand jury did not indict W. Stringfellow, former New Orleans and New York attorney, who was forcibly taken here to face embezzlement charges. Deputy Sheriff J. H. Womack traveled from Mobile to Baton Rouge regarding the case.
Shake into your shoes with the antiseptic powder to relieve painful, tender feet. It makes new or tight shoes feel easy and soothes sweating, callous, swollen feet. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. address Allen S. Olmsted Roy New York for trial package.
Pascagoula, Miss in an automobile to avoid deputy sheriffs armed with habeas corpus papers for the prisoner. It is expected that Stringfellow will return to Mobile as he announced he was going to take up residence in this city. Poor appetite is a sure sign of impaired digestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will strengthen digestion and improve appetite. Thousands have been benefited by taking these tablets. Sold by all dealers.
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