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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

3

Friedmann vaccine not recommended for tuberculosis

Delegates at the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis closing session heard Dr. George Mannheimer of New York state that the Friedmann vaccine showed neither curative nor preventive powers and should not be recommended. Dr Edward Archibald of Montreal outlined two effective operations. Dr Charles W Mills and Herbert Mason King reported vigorous exercise benefits but many consumptives delay sanatorium treatment. work for discharged TB patients was discussed.

Washington National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis George Mannheimer New York Edward Archibald Montreal Charles W. Mills Herbert Mason King Liberty N. Y

Customs Men Clear Ypiranga Passengers at Fort Morgan

Port of Mobile officials led by Collector W Maer left for Fort Morgan to inspect baggage of Ypiranga refugees delayed there. The party aboard the customs launch Alert included officers from The Item and German consul duMont. The mission aims to assure safe release for passengers reaching Mobile and to arrange transport for American and German citizens among the refugees.

Port Percy W. Maer Fort Morgan Ypiranga Mexico Mobile Lieut. Patterson Winona Col R. B. duMont Hero Jack Worden A. M. Palmes S. B. McCoy G. W. Raff H. C. Brownlow Washington

Honorary Alabama diplomas to Confederate veterans announced

The Item reports that on May 14 at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa honorary Bachelor of Arts degrees will be awarded to Confederate veterans who left the university during the Civil War to serve under the Confederate flag. The diplomas, signed by Governor O Neal, will be presented by the United Daughters of the Confederacy at a memorial session May 13.

Montgomery Ala University of Alabama O'Neal Tuscaloosa United Daughters of the Confederacy

Injury in tussle lands Oscar Johnson in court

Oscar Johnson was fined $5 or ten days for disorderly conduct and $10 or twenty days for an escape from the city prison after arraignment in the recorder's court. He collapsed after a shove from Centry during a restaurant altercation on Dauphin street and was taken to the city hospital.

Oscar Johnson Recorder’s Court E. M. Gentry Centry Johnson Dauphin Street

Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to aid digestion

Dr King’s New Life Pills advertise regular bowel movements by cleansing stomach liver and kidneys. They promise relief from poisons and waste and improved complexion. A Chicago resident, C. E. Hatfield, reports relief from one box at 25 cents from a druggist.

Dr. King C. E. Hatfield Chicago

This Week's Specials at The Busy Store

Weekly ad from W. T. Goubil shows canned goods and deli items and invites phone orders. Specials include 2 pound cans tomatoes, 3 pound cans tomatoes, baby cream, tall cream de 20d, and 235e items. Delicatessen line for picnics. Located 362 Dauphin St and 364 Bell 2204.

Dauphin ST Bell Home

British coin for investment in oil on Pacific Coast

Earl Grey plans a British financed syndicate to buy two major California oil firms. Associates include Lord Pierre of White Star, Sir Thomas Royden of Cunard, William Anderson of Denmark, Sir William Garstson famed in irrigation, Sir Edward Ward ex War Office secretary, and Andrew Weir of Weir Steamship. Grey will chair the board.

Associated Press San Francisco Lord Pierrie White Star Steamship Line Thomas Royden Cunard Steamship Company William Anderson Denmark Willian Garston Edward Ward British War Office Andrew Weir Weir Steamship Company Earl Grey

Four Black Gamesters Fined After Hotel Raid

About nine Black individuals were arrested in a raid Thursday afternoon behind the Cawthon Hotel. Four were fined ten dollars or twenty days each in recorder's court after pleading guilty. five others claimed they were not in the game. Officers Adams Brannon Bauer and Doyle conducted the raid.

Cawthon Hotel Recorder’s Court Adams, Brannon Bauer Doyle

Lynch Trio Headlines Dreamland Vaudeville Show

The Oliver's Jubilee Company presented a six act program at Dreamland featuring the acclaimed Lynch Trio. The Mobile audience welcomed the trio back after their world renown rise with an ovation and the show lasted over an hour. Two more performances remain with children admitted Saturday matinee for 5 cents with free tickets at the theatre.

Lynch Dreamland Oliver's Jubilee Company Mobile

Woman Surrenders After Shooting Man to Save Husband

Mrs. C Adkins who shot and killed Frank Crosby in Naborton, says she acted to save her husband during a violent encounter. Authorities report he was believed to be overpowering her husband when the shooting occurred.

Associated Press Mansfield C. Adkins Frank Crosby Naborton Crosby Adkins

Frank West sentenced for petty larceny of groceries from tug Lapwing

Frank West arrested by Patrolman M. OBrien and charged with petit larceny for stealing groceries from the tug Lapwing. Recorder Edington sentenced him to six months at hard labor on Friday morning.

Frank West M. O'Brien Edington West

Heflin Pushes Mothers Day Resolution for Official Flag

A joint resolution introduced by Representative Heflin of Alabama proposes observing the second Sunday in May as Mothers Day. The measure, adopted by the house, asks the president to issue a proclamation directing government officials to raise the U S flag on all government buildings on that day.

Associated Press Washington House Heflin Alabama United States

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief

Claiming to avoid calomel and its dangers the advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a mild vegetable liquid that restores liver activity eases constipation and bilious attacks without harming children or adults Consumers can get a refund if not satisfied and imitators are warned to beware of inferior remedies through druggist assurances

Dodson

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