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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1914

Page

8

Lyons addresses Henderson rally on hog cholera and roads

Joseph H. Lyons urged voters in Henderson to oppose Comerism and seek fair railroad regulation and road projects. He accused Comer of insincerity toward Mobile and farmers, noting his stance on hog cholera, boll weevil, and convict labor for roads. He contrasted labor and railroad interests in a crowded ward gathering.

Comer Mobile James King Joseph H. Lyons Eighth Ward Henderson St. Michael and Wilkinson Streets Young Men's Henderson Club Lyons Farmers of Alabama Avondale Mr. Lyons Alabama Henry B. Grays Brooks Lawrences

Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association Concludes Sessions

The third annual convention featured officer reports and district chairmen updates. W J D Bell spoke on Terms, with Hofmayer guiding discussion. Officers may be re elected. next meeting site contested by Nashville and Richmond amid 90 percent southern membership and 74 percent represented.

Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association W. J. D. Bell Lynchburg F. B. Hofmayer Albany Georgia Association Congress Nashville Tenn Richmond Bay Shell Road Mobile Bay Dog River Gulf Fishing Club United States Revenue Winona Washington Mississippi River South Murray Brown Birmingham A. T. Dosser R. W Covington Jacksonville E. W. King Bristol Norman H. Johnson Covington

Modern Miracles Daily Demonstrations of Vitalitas

Claims Vitalitas, an earth fluid from Houston labs, cures many ailments and restores vitality. Advertises nationwide displays and inquiries, urging readers to obtain it from a local drug store or by writing for particulars.

Houston Texas Vitalitas Otten

Comer and Henderson clash on social justice in a Alabama debate

The speaker criticizes Comer and his legislature during that administration for neglecting conditions of workers and notes Alabama lagged behind in reforms while Henderson’s 20 years in public life is cited as evidence of fitness for the railroad commission. The address ends with applause for Lyons and introduction of A P Dean.

Comer Alabama Henderson Railroad Commission

Bold Sulphur Cream Heals Itching Eczema Quickly

A dermatologist touts bold sulphur cream as the fastest relief for itching and skin eruptions including eczema. He claims it soothes irritation, promotes healing, and can keep eruptions from reappearing for years, noting its cooling parasitic properties and lasting efficacy.

Vaudeville Pleases at Oliver Jubilee With A Hot Old Time

Beginning today matinees feature the Oliver Jubilee Company in a six act week at Dreamland. Acts include child wonder Miss Lillian Carter, Zeitler and Zeitler sensational dancing and singing, the Lynch Trio, Paul Francis and Rose DeMarr in The Piano Fiend and the Soubretts, Maura Nielsen the thigh girl with the big voice, and Ey and Lachester in singing and talking specialties.

Oliver Jubilee Company Lillian Carter Zeitler Lynch Paul Francis Rose DeMarr Fiend Maura Nielson

Covington Ex Confederate, Brown Sought for Association Presidency

Covington may be the sole ex Confederate among the association members. Reports say Mr. Brown is offered another term as president if he accepts. The administration is credited with substantial work and members hope he will serve again. Thursday’s program includes 9 o clock call to order and multiple district reports.

Brown Association E. W. King E. W. King Company Bristol, Tenn Norman H. Johnson Richmond T. L. Anderson Anderson, Lewis & Gray, Co J. D. Hicks Hicks & Jamerson Knoxville, Tenn R. K. Rambo John Silvey & Co Atlanta N. Lobman Steiner & Lobman Montgomery Ala W. J. D. Bell Quinn- Marshall Company Lynchburg P. B. Hofmayer Hofmayer Dry Goods

Comer’s Favoritism Questioned by Mobile Attorney

A Mobile attorney recalls an incident in Monroe County where a man sentenced to life was found innocent after evidence emerged. The trial judge, jury, and pardon board urged clemency, yet Governor Comer did not act on the pardon petition for months despite the prisoner’s attorney being aligned against Comer.

Comer Dean Monroe County

Meeting notes from Albany Georgia luncheon and discussions

Proceedings list topics and speakers for an afternoon session with committees and reports. E B Sydnor from Richmond Dry Goods Company and E O Fowlkes from D R Dunlap Mercantile Company present for discussions on attracting trade and cooperation with traveling salesmen. Adjournment concludes with an auto ride tour.

E. B. Sydnor Richmond Dry Goods Company Richmond Deaver DeaversKen Noxville Tenn E. O. Fowlkes D. R. Dunlap Mercantile Company Mobile Ala W. G Via Bluebenthal Company Wilmington N.C G. L'Red ‘Thomas Knox-Thomas Spears Company Chattanooga Walter Pringle Pringle Bros Charleston South Carolina Shell Road Mobile Kay Nedy Company

New Haven Engineer Acquitted In North Haven Wreck

August B Miller, a New Haven Railroad locomotive engineer, was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the September North Haven wreck in which twenty one people died. Jury delivered verdict yesterday in New Haven court.

New Haven Conn B. Miller North Haven

Chinese Seamen Fight Off Officers Over Shore Leave Raid

Chinese sailors from the steamship Torsdal, including Choy Moy and Lumber Sam, fought police after escaping the vessel. Officers Chandler Schenker and Drago chased them to Royal and Dauphin streets and near the Bienville hotel, recovering two and later arresting Choy Moy near the Lyric theatre. Several other crew members were still at large, with two believed unapprehended.

Choy Moy Lumber Lay Lumber Sam Olson Immigration Bureau William Chandler Royal Dauphin Streets Charles Schenker Royal and St. Francis Streets Bienville Hotel William Drago Chandler Lyric Theatre Schenker

Passover Sermon by Baptist Leader Highlights Orthodox Observance

Rev. A. Lichtenstein, a converted Jew and Baptist superintendent of missions in the South, spoke to a large crowd at First Baptist Church on the Passover as observed by Orthodox Jews. Also noted is Greater New York’s public school expenditure of 38,293,408 dollars.

A. Lichtenstein South First Baptist Church Greater New York

Mercorized Wax Promises Clear Skin For Many Flaws

If you have blemished skin do not cover it with paint or powder. Mercorized wax applied nightly gradually removes freckles pimples blackheads sallowness and other eruptions revealing clear soft youthful skin. Remove each morning with soap and water. Reports say results are astonishing. A saxolite wash with hazel also helps wrinkles.

Fishermen Return With Col. Troy From Mobile Trip

Col. Alex Troy veteran secretary of the Alabama Bar Association returned home Wednesday night after a fishing trip in Mobile and Baldwin counties. He was joined by Howard Seay assistant attorney general at Montgomery and hosted by John E. Mitchell of Mobile and B. F. Adams a real estate man. Colonel Troy said the trip was great.

Mobile Baldwin Counties Howard Seay Montgomery John E. Mitchell B. F. Adams Troy

Man sentenced for petit larceny in recorder court

Frank Tipton, a Black man, received thirty days hard labor in the recorder's court on the charge of petit larceny. He was accused of stealing an empty barrel.

Frank Tipton Recorder’s Court

Duryea Shot Father Insanity Claim Refers to Bellevue Hospital

Chester B. Duryea, who killed his father Gen Hiram Duryea, waives examination in Brooklyn court and may be sent to Matteawan Asylum for the insane after jury action. He is in Bellevue Hospital with family and doctors deeming him hopelessly insane. The piece also includes an unrelated medical advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment.

Associated Press New York Chester B. Duryea Hiram Duryea Brooklyn Duryea Matteawan Asylum Bellevue Hospital

Gulf Coast Horticultural Society Seeks 1000 Members

President W. H. Rey invites gulf coast citizens from Pensacola to Bay St Louis to join the Gulf Coast Horticultural Society. The group promotes citrus fruit pecan and trucking industries, insect pest protection, and regional growth. Membership aims to unite progressive citizens for territory development.

W. H. Rey Gulf Coast United States

Clifton Station Praise for Thedford's Black-Draught

Local reader from Clifton Station Virginia praises Thedford's Black-Draught for stomach and liver trouble relief after a few packages. The letter extols its usefulness for indigestion constipation and headaches and urges others to try the old original powder. A 25 cent package is advertised as cost effective.

Thedford’s

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Harrow Gays Joseph Lyons Ward Henderson JAY Goods Entertainment Orrnan Ghee Windsor Potel Sts Verona Lumber CO. Retail Lumber King A. P. Dean Oliver Kast & On Seer Sidsleestos Femn Pany Albany, Ga Alex Troy The Alabama Bar Association Matteawan Cation Chamberlain Thedford Clifton Station Daphne Bath House Costello & Doyle St. Francis Street Barsett Phs Tfken Mobil Item Office
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