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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1913

Page

15

Montgomery Shriners Headed to Dallas for Shrine Charter

Several hundred Shriners from Montgomery and nearby counties left on a special train for Dallas Texas to seek a dispensation for a Montgomery Shrine temple at the Imperial Council meeting. Attendees include wives and daughters with the Rochester New York Damascus Temple party. Local dignitaries welcomed the visitors at the capitol and governor's office with speakers outlining support for Montgomery's shrine quest.

Montgomery Ala Montgom Weit Atlanta Montgomery Shriners Shriners Damascus Temple Rochester N. Y Convention of Shriners Dallas Texas Country Club Masonic Home Capitol John H. Wallace, Jr Daniel W. Troy Wallace Charles S. Schmidt Frederick R. Smith Rabban Imperial Council of Shriners Rochester Temple

L. and N to Seek Rehearing in Western Union Case

Colonel George W. Jones announces that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will file for rehearing in the U S Supreme Court over its right of way condemnation dispute with Western Union Telegraph Company. The high court ruled poles and wires may be condemned across L and N tracks in Birmingham Selma cases. If denied, damages to L and N will be determined.

Montgomery Ala George W. Jones Louisville and Nashville Railroad Cartier Supreme Court High Court Western Union Telegraph Company Birmingham Selma Alabama Louisville Nashville Edward de Graffenreid

Cause of Impure Blood Druggist Tells of Best Remedy

An ad extols Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as the best cure for weak or devitalized blood, linking blood health to digestion and liver function. It cites a Schenectady case of recovery, urges use of Vinci, and offers a money-back guarantee. Also promotes Saxo skin remedy from Van Antwerp's Drug Corp in Mobile, Alabama.

Vinci Schenectady N. Y Hailie Hall van Antwerp’s Drug Corporation, Inc Mobile Ala P. S Saxo

Mobile Transfer Company Baggage Service at Residence

The Mobile Transfer Company checks baggage at your residence and delivers it to the station by auto truck. 57 North Royal St. Both phones.

North Royal ST

Accurate Doctor Figures Agree Diabetes Case

Joseph Justice a Chicago businessman was diagnosed with diabetes by two physicians and later cleared by a Chicago specialist after treatment with Fulton’s Diabetic Compound. He reports improved health after three weeks and recommends the remedy to others over fifty, noting a $20 consultation.

Joseph Justice Chicago Randolph Street Columbus Justice Fulton van Antwerp Drug Corp Jno J. Fulton Co San Francisco

Will Joe Fuller Collapses After Jail Shooting

Montgomery May 9 Will Joe Fuller the young attorney who forced his way into the county jail Monday and shot Bernard Tarver a prisoner has collapsed and may die His mind and now his physical condition are grave He has posted bond and is at the Fuller home in Cloverdale Judge Armstead Brown has ordered the Montgomery grand jury to meet in special session to consider Fuller case and also the killing of David A Thurman a constable May 1 plus a Negro killing at Mount Meigs Warrants charging assault to murder and carrying a concealed pistol are pending against Fuller in the inferior court

Montgomery Ala Will Joe Fuller Bernard Tarver Fuller Cloverdale Armstead Brown Montgomery Grand Jury David A. Thurman Mount Meigs O'Neal Washington Judge Brown Brown

Episcopal council opposes changing church name

In Tuscaloosa on May 9 the Episcopal council directed delegates to the New York general convention to vote against any change in the church name. Clerical delegates named include Stewart McQueen Montgomery E A Penick E W Gamble Selma Matthew Brewster Mobile. Lay delegates listed are W W Screws W H Taylor Montgomery Robert Jemison D M Drennan Birmingham.

Tuscaloosa Ala Episcopal Council New York City Hias Stewart McQueen Montgomery E. A. Penick E. W. Gamble Selma Matthew Brewster Mobile W. W. Screws W. H. Taylor Robert Jemison D. M. Drennan Birmingham

Young Kansas Heiress to Wed Rich Parisian

Miss Francis Scoville of Seneca announces her engagement to Walter De Mumm of Paris, a millionaire manufacturer and sportsman. Daughter of C C Scoville, Seneca Citizens' State Bank president, she has spent years traveling in Europe and is currently in Switzerland. The wedding date is June 2.

Associated Press Seneca Kas Hay Francis Scoville Walter de Mumm Paris Miss Scoville C C. Scoville Citizens’ State Bank of Europe Switzerland de Mumm

Birmingham and Southeastern Railroad to open between Tallassee and Eclectic

The Birmingham and Southeastern Railroad will begin operation between Tallassee and Eclectic on June 1, completing a 25 mile gap from Union Springs to Tallassee. The line aims to extend to Birmingham and further south to the Gulf. W. M. Blount of Upton Springs is president.

B. & S. E. Railroad Montgomery Ala Birmingham and Southeastern Railroad Tallassee Eclectic Union Springs Birmingham Gulf W. M. Blount Upton Springs

General Ismael Montes Elected President of Bolivia

La Paz report states General Ismael Montes was elected president of Bolivia yesterday succeeding Dr El Cedero Villa zoom who served as chief executive since 1995.

Bolivia Associated Press LA Pas Ismael Montes Republic of Bolivia el Cedero Villazon

Lowell urges early education and marriage at seventeen

President A Lawrence Lowell of Harvard urges sending boys to college at seventeen. He argues delaying college to eighteen or nineteen delays professional entry and marriage, advocating less discipline and earlier maturity for better outcomes. He warns older students risk poorer results.

Associated Press Chicago A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard University Dr. Lowell

State Cash Box Replenished With 70 000 in New Funds

Montgomery Alabama May 9 The state treasury gained 70 000 with Jefferson and Montgomery counties supplying 61 000 Tax Collector George B Tarrant sent in 50 000 Charles B Teasley Montgomery contributed 11 000 The balance 9 000 came from various taxes and other receipts The treasury expects relief and Treasurer Purifoy says the state isn t broke yet.

Montgomery Ala Jefferson Montgomery Counties George B. Tarrant State Tax Commission Tennessee, Coal, Iron and Railroad Company and Subsidiary Corporation

Dinner honors Secretary Bryan in Baltimore gathering

A dinner in Baltimore last night honored Secretary of State W. J. Bryan. Hosted by Charles H. Grasty, editor of the Baltimore Sun, the event drew over 100 guests including A. Mitchell Palmer, Senator Saulsbury, J. E. Osborne, J. P. Tumulty, Richard Evelyn Byrd, Pleasant A. Stovall, and C. S. Jackson.

Associated Press Baltimore W. J. Bryan Charles H. Grasty Baltimore Sun A. Mitchell Palmer Wilson House of Representatives United States Saulsbury Delaware J. E.osborne J. P. Tumulty Richard Evelyn Byrd Virginia House of Delegates Pleasant A. Stovall Savannah C. 8. Jackson Portland¢Oregon Journal

Johnson Orders Inquiry Into Clubhouse Fight

President Johnson of the American League ordered an investigation of the fist fight between Boston and Cleveland players in the clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon. Umpire Connelly said he knew nothing beyond newspaper reports. Johnson instructed him to quickly establish the facts. Johnson plans to accompany the White Sox and the New York Nationals on their world tour next winter at Miskey's invitation.

Jurist Peter B. McLennan Dies After Fall at Club

Presiding Justice Peter B. McLennan of Syracuse, a renowned member of the New York Fourth Department Appellate Division, fell while descending stairs at the Genesee Valley Club and fractured his skull, dying without regaining consciousness at age sixty two.

Associated Press Rochester N. Y Peter B. McLennan Syracuse Fourth Department Genesee Valley Club

Grudge-Fueled Slaying Sparks Alabama Arrest

Nels Woodham shot and killed C. T. Walding near Ozark Alabama on Wednesday afternoon. Walding was struck three times. The sheriff traveled twenty miles after the alert and Woodham was jailed within three hours. Both men were prominent locals.

Ozark Ala Nels Woodham C. T. Walding Walding Woodham

Dodson's Liver Tone Endorsed by Druggists for Safety

Safe for children and best for you Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a dependable remedy avoiding calomel risks. The ad promises druggists guarantee satisfaction and a refund of the purchase price if the product fails to prove its safety and effectiveness.

Dodson

Suit for Refund Will Be Retried In Mobile Case

The Supreme Court refused to grant a rehearing in the County of Mobile v. Judge Price Williams Jr. Probate Court. The refund suit contends money paid to the official was illegal and the case returns to law and equity court for merit. Bondsmen are named in the action. The lower court initially favored the officer, then a non-suit for the county, and a settlement is pending.

Supreme Court County of Mobile Price Williams, Jr Probate Court State Examiners of Public Accounts Law and Equity Court Berney Unty Justice. DeGraffe

Flag Presentation at Prichard School

A large American flag was presented to the Prichard School trustees by Whistler council No 20 J O U A M with Mobile Council No 5 assistance. J W Butterley chaired the program while Dr H J Krudop acted as master of ceremonies and Rev J W Rheinhart gave the invocation. Aubrey Boyles presented the flag and Rev J D Wilkes accepted it. The event drew many school children and parents.

Prichard Whistler Council Mobile Council No. 5 J. W. Butterley H. J. Krudop Mobile Council

Judge Price Williams Drain on County Funds Questioned

Examiners calculated $11,000 owed by Judge Price Williams to the county but a subsequent re check by the chief examiner reduced the amount to about $5,000. The case centers on services deemed unaffordable by law and not eligible for compensation.

Price Williams

Hardware men honor outing on Pleasure Bay trip

Members of the Southern Jobbers Association enjoyed a Mobile Bay cruise aboard the Pleasure Bay. Ex-president W. L. Sanford of Sherman Texas praised the entertainment committee led by Waring Harrison, calling the trip the most enjoyable and successful he had ever taken.

Southern Aware Jobbers Association Middle Light Mobile Bay Pleasure Bay W. L. Sanford Sherman, Tex Waring Harrison Association Matthew Brewster William D. Stratton

Mulloy Hanged for Merchant’s Death in Tennessee

Pat Mulloy, charged with killing Herman Henning, a Nashville merchant, on August 6, 1909, was executed at daybreak at the state prison. He died protesting innocence after a lengthy legal fight including two governor’s respites. authorities reported finding a sharpened weapon during a prison search. The article notes cordial prison visit accommodations and thanks to local groups and hospitality providers.

Nashville Tenn Pat Mulloy Herman Henning

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