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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1916

Page

3

Regular Republicans Dominate Montgomery Convention

Montgomery Alabama May 10 The Republican party of Montgomery county endorsed by a wide majority selected delegates to the state and district conventions while condemning the Democratic party for incompetency and failure to leverage World War I opportunities. P D Barker of Mobile received high commendation as Pope M Long served as state Republican chairman.

Montgomery Ala Republican Party Montgomery County Democratic Party America P. D. Barker Mobile Pope M. Long Repub

Help For Working Women Promotes Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A Frankfort Kentucky woman recounts how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after severe female weakness. She used three bottles and regained strength enabling her to work again. The letter endorses the tonic and invites other women to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.

Frankfort Lydia E. Pinkham James Coney St. Clair St Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

American kills Big Bend bad man and companion near Boquillas

De la Garza once known as the bad man of the Big Bend country dies in a long range rifle duel with an American trooper near Boquillas. The Mexican’s companion is also killed. Bandits under Villa are gathering at El Pino and may raid border towns as armies pursue them along the Rio Grande.

Marathon Tex Demetrio de la Garza Big Bend Boquillas de la Garza Rio Grande J. W. Gudson Villa el Pino Glenn Springs Sierra Mojada Presidio

Republicans Commend Key Alabama GOP Leaders

The executive committee praised a leader and instructed delegates to vote for his re election to stay in office. P D Barker of Mobile was commended for service on the national committee and the convention regrets his age will force retirement after this year. The county committee members were re elected and regular Republicans maintained control despite objections.

Lican P. D.barker Mobile Republican National Committee Alabama

Ellis Wins Amateur Championship Skating Heat at Mobile Coliseum

John H. Ellis won the preliminary heat of the roHer races in 2 minutes 2 seconds at the Mobile Coliseum rink. Tonight features sprint stars G. E. Clemmons Harry Groome Ross Thrower D W Hawkins George Muntz and C E Harris. Ladies may enter free on race nights due to strong female interest.

Coliseum Mobile John H. Ellis G. E. Clemmons Harry Groome Ross Thrower D. W. Hawkins George Muntz C. E. Harris

New Orleans Named Natural Trade Gateway

Rudolph H. Hecht finance commissioner port of New Orleans told the Export Managers Association in Chicago that New Orleans with its new wharves and terminal facilities is the natural gateway to Central and South America. He urged an improved consular service in Latin America to boost export business.

Chicago Rudolph H. Hecht New Orleans Export Managers’ Association of Chicago Central South America Hecht Latin America

Tillman pays city fine on charge of speeding

George Tillman was arrested Tuesday by Officer New for speeding under the motor vehicle ordinance. He was arraigned in recorder's court Wednesday and fined $10, which he paid. J. D. Davis also faced the same charge, arraigned before Recorder Edington, and granted a continuance until May 18.

George Tillman New Recorder’s Court J. D. Davis Edington

Swimming Meet Slated at Mobile Y M C A Pool

A city wide amateur swimming meet is planned for Thursday June 1 at the Mobile Y M C A pool. Physical Director Marriot says it will be a major event with many entries and a varied program including different strokes fancy diving life saving demonstrations underwater swimming and water baseball.

Mobile Marriot

One Third of 1914 Revenue From Liquor Industries

Louisville May 10 One third of the federal government revenue in 1914 came from liquor industries according to Secretary Joseph Debar in his annual report to the Twenty first annual convention of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association America Internal revenue provided 226 200 000 and import duties on liquors 19 200 000 the figures cited.

Louisville Joseph Debar National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association of America Debar

Edison to lead naval board engineers in preparedness parade

New York May 10 Thomas A Edison will march at the head of twenty engineers who are members of the naval consulting board in the great preparedness parade in which nearly 145 000 persons will take part here on Saturday.

New York Thomas A. Edison Naval Consulting Board

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief

Advert says Dr King's New Discovery relieves and heals colds and coughs quickly. It soothes irritated airways and reduces coughing with antiseptic healing. Framed as a household remedy with a money back line from a New Hampshire user.

Dr. King W. C. Jesseman Franconia N. H

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