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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1914

Page

2

Vanderbilt Case Moves to Commission for Episcopal Church Meeting

In Oklahoma City on May 7 the Episcopal Church gathered for routine business as Bishop Eugene Russell Hendrix chaired. The conference called roll, received reports from the commissions on copatitation federation and trustees, and named the Vanderbilt University case committee after Dr A J Lamar's resolution. Dr William Bradfield from the British Wesleyan Church presented greetings. The federation commission outlined the Cape May history and proposed Joint Commission paths toward Methodist reunion and unification through reorganization.

Homa City Oklo Episcopal Church Eugene Russell Hendrix Kansas City Commission On Copatitation Commission On Federation Trustees The Methodist Episcopal Church, South W. R. Redfield Austin Tex Wilson Vanderbilt University A. J. Lamar William Bradfield Commission On Church Federation E. B. Hoss Frank M. Thomas Kentucky General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Lovick Pierce Meh Church South Cape May Joint Commission M. EB. Church

Mexican oil men seek return to fields under guarantees

Represent a large majority of Mexican petroleum interests gathered in New York for a meeting to discuss the Mexican situation. It is understood that oil men favor returning to the fields under protection and guarantees from both the Federal and constitutionalist factions in Mexico.

Associated Press New York Mexico

Huerta orders return to Tampico oil fields allowed

The State Department was informed that General Huerta has issued orders to Federal officials in the Tampico district permitting the return to the oil fields and resumption of work. Messages indicate Tampico Oil Properties are well cared for and being attended to by authorities.

Washington General Huerta Tampico Department

Woman Charged With Biting Man In Face

Jessie Lewis a white woman was rested Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Lynch on the assault and battery charge. W J Lockett alleges he was attacked and bitten near the cheek. Joe Fulton was jailed on assault and beating Dora Montgomery in a fight near Chinchula. Geo Broaden and Lizzie Boyd jailed on vagrancy charges. Love is a disease, but not chronic.

Jessie Lewis Lynch W. J. Lockett Joe Fulton Dora Montgomy Chinchula Box Geo Broaden Lizzie Boyd

Cause and Effect Digestive Theme Prompts Right Food

Fragment describes digestion following proper meals with emphasis on digestion as a cause and effect topic. Mentions midigestion and related observations, suggesting a discussion of how digestion aligns with diet. No clear event, date, or named sources found in the readable text.

Weather forecast for tonight and Friday

Generally fair conditions with light to moderate variable winds. Skin洁 Note: textual garbling in source. core forecast remains fair tonight and Friday with light to moderate winds.

Mobile

Retail Hardware Dealers to Meet in Mobile Next Year

The Alabama Retail Hardware Dealers Association chose Mobile as the site for next year’s convention in Montgomery on May 7. Officers include President J W Beasley of Birmingham and Secretary J D Martin of Wetumpka. District presidents span Attalla to Pensacola with names like J W Noogin and C S Partridge among others. The convention adjourned with executive committee meetings to name standing committees. Women may participate, while Frank Craighead departs forLouisiana for a few days.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association Mobile J. W. Beasley Birmingham J. D. Martin Wetumpka J W. Noogin Attalla J. W. Baker Albertville R.O. Crawford Jasper J. P. Litz

Refugees Flee Mexico City in Three Trains

The Brazilian legation in Mexico City sent word of a train carrying 500 to 600 refugees to Vera Cruz, split into three sections under the Brazilian flag. Among passengers was Dr. Edward R. Ryan of the American Red Cross, once detained by Huerta authorities. Brazilian officials said they continued efforts for Americans including Consul Silliman, but threats to Saltillo hindered relief and communications.

Associated Press Washington State Department Mexico City Vera Cruz Edward R. Ryan American Red Cross Huerta Silliman Saltillo

Impaired Appetite Remedy and Industrial Calcium Carbide Output

An ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to boost appetite and aid digestion with a Detroit user testimonial. It notes global calcium carbide production in 1918 surpassing 350,000 metric tons and reports autogenous welding consumption in Germany near 22,000 tons versus 28,000 tons for illumination.

J. H. Seitz Detroit Mich Germany

Tampico described as easy target for Americans on shore side

Military observers say a force of 600 to 700 marines could seize Tampico with minimal casualties, while land attacks from the Altamira road face heavy fortifications. a naval landing from American battleships could bypass defenses and raze street fortifications.

Associated Press Tampico New Orleans Altamira Road

Woman’s jealousy shown as true affection in marriage

A saying suggests that a wife who loves her husband understands jealousy as a faulty but common demonstration of affection. The line frames jealousy as misguided rather than protective behavior.

A Happy Home Read What Peruna Did

A Muscatine Iowa woman credits Peruna with transforming her health restoring vitality and enabling her to have a baby boy. She urges other suffering women to try Peruna and notes a new Peruna Tab- option for those who object to liquid medicine.

Peruna James F. Summitt Hast Highth St Muscatine Iowa

Rebel biplane bomb blast rocks Mazatlan battle

Four persons killed and eight injured when a bomb dropped from a Rebel biplane exploded in Mazatlan. Firing between Rebel and Federal forces continues as Admiral Howard and General Carranza report ongoing combat with the Federal gunboat Morelos grounded on Piedra Island and out of commission.

Associated Press California Mazatlan Mex San Diego Washington Howard Carranza Piedra Island Morelos Rafael Zubaran

Notable New Orleans, Detroit and California visitors in city

Personal notices list H W Stansbury of New Orleans W Newton Smith of Springfield and C L Crittenden with W W Crittenden of Detroit visiting the city staying at the Battle House and Bienville hotel. Meridian resident John D McInnis visits Mobile with others from Birmingham Logansport Joliet Selma Gulfport and San Francisco also staying at local hotels.

H. W. Stansbury New Orleans W. Newton Smith Springfield Mass C. L W. W. Crittenden Detroit, Mich City Battle House J. H. Donovan San Francisco Cal E. D. Briggs Ashland Oregon Mobile Bienville Hotel John D. McInnis Meridian, Miss Willard Wilson W. H. Brannan Birmingham C. F. Cupe Logansport Ind T. P. E. Flynn Joliet, Ill E. B. Martin Selma H. O. Thompson Gulfport Miss Cawthon Hotel

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Vanderbilt Federal Council of Methodism Jackies Fletcher Vera Cruz Customs House OF Dry Goods Association R. V. Covington Jacksonville Fla Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association Mr. Covington Gulf City C.S. Partridge Frank Craighead Loui China Sita A. Dickel & CO Distillers Tons Nashville Richard Distributing CO Port City Uae ST. Louis Chattanooga Cincinnati City Ticket Office Royal St H. E. Jones, JR Pek Mobile Gas Co
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