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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
3
The Mobile chapter D A R names Mrs Bondurant as new regent succeeding Mrs Shawhan. Officers and a planned year book, social events, and a state conference hosting are outlined as duties and goals for next season, with Flag Day closing activities on June 14.
Rosa Coates, the Mobilian poised for the lead in Otis Skinner's Kismet, will include Mobile in her vacation itinerary. In Richmond Hans the Beggar drew universal praise as the cast split after a flawless performance. Coates and her mother plan a Tampa visit in May and a Mobile summer return while Coates and Mrs. Robbins pursue a children's literature project.
The Monday Club praised hostess Miss Sadie Taylor for a delightful Saturday afternoon gathering. May blossoms adorned the parlor while two game tables were set and a dainty plate luncheon followed.
Famous London specialists cater to titled ladies with a facial treatment using mercorized wax applied before bed and washed off in the morning. The method claims to remove worn skin layers, revealing younger skin, and is described as an affordable cold cream style regimen available at drug stores.
The advertisement touts New York based Pretten Edenine Co as provider of the best and most expensive cinema machines. It emphasizes steady pictures without flicker and a MIRROR SCREEN for comfortable viewing from the front seats.
The committee reports Representative Doremus of Michigan did not violate the law by soliciting campaign contributions from Democratic congressmen. The Rucker committee cites Supreme Court decisions and says enforcing the rule would hamper political organization, while a minority faction files a dissent.
Special to The Item from Montgomery Alabama May 11 voters started early as splendid weather encouraged turnout by noon about half the county had already cast ballots. Governor candidates had workers in every precinct and sheriff race favored McD Cain over W R Waller while county voters also chose three executive committeemen a state legislator and a chancellor of the southeastern division.
Amusements note the two reel Vitagraph Mareen the Half-breed and Edison comedy The Lucky West headline the Empire bill today. Annie Schaefer and Margaret Gibson star in a tale of love and revenge while Francis X Bushman returns tomorrow in The Mystery of Room 643.
A Massachusetts scientist spent years arguing that all genuine rhythm in literature or music belongs in common time. He asserts common time captures true tempo and flow across works.
Mrs Elmer Hatch of Peru Indiana says Chamberlains Liniment relieves rheumatism instantly and she recommends it to others. The ad notes 25 and 50 cent sizes available for relief at a low price.
Notices go to all subscribers to the Mobile fair and Interstate Exposition stock calling a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at 5 p m. to select sixteen subscribers as directors. New directors to form an executive committee and appoint a manager to execute central fair plans. Funds already pledged should cover current needs and the central committee aims for a $100 000 stake.
In Oklahoma City on May 11 the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opened its second week with devotionals. Bishop Hoss chaired the session as memorials and petitions prompted new proposals, mostly referrals. A preliminary report on the Vanderbilt University matter was awaited.
The Church of God in Christ conducts nightly meetings at 7 39 each evening at the southeast corner of Ann and Spring Hill Avenue all denominations are invited to attend.
W. W. Seay and Mrs. Seay formerly Miss Katie McGuire are stopping at the Bienville hotel after arriving Monday morning. Mrs. Walter C. Young and her daughter return home from four weeks with relatives in Montgomery. A French scientist argues stray wireless waves trigger many unexplained fires at sea and explosions on ships and mines.
Leon Cargenas Martinez, a young Mexican convict, faced execution by hanging in Pecos Texas for the murder of Emma Lrown near here three years ago. He was convicted in 1911, appealed unsuccessfully, and the case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. The Mexican government sought intervention but Gov. Colquitt refused to stay the mandate.
The general court martial of all officers and enlisted men of the state militia who took part in the Ludlow battle with strikers on April 20 began at the state rifle range in Golden. The inquiry follows a military commission report by Adjutant General Chase into the battle and deaths of union members Louis Madames Styler and others.
Adjutant General William Ek. Mickle of the United Confederate Veterans and Mrs. Mickle returned to Mobile from Jacksonville Fla where they attended the general reunion. He praised Jacksonville's courtesy and weather aside from rain for the parade. He predicted Richmond would host the next reunion and that attendance would be strong. Delegates from Camp Raphael Semmes also returned to Mobile.
Theo Broecker Haywood McCormick and James Camp were arrested Saturday at the Comer rally on Government and Royal streets. Broecker and Camp faces disorderly conduct and Camp also drunkenness. McCormick charged with disorderly conduct drunkenness and escaping from city work details. Broecker’s case continued to May 15 Camp to May 16 and McCormick fined ten dollars or twenty days in jail on each charge.
The national board of arbitration handed down decisions at Auburn New York May 11. Bristol and Johnson City Tennessee are dropped from the Appalachian league with Pineville Kentucky franchise and players transferred to Harriman Tennessee. Players Fes perman to Charlotte Smallwood to Savannah. Claims disallowed Theman against Norfolk O'Brien and George Dedon against Charleston Hargrove against Durham Mead against Texas Oklahoma League will be old but not as soon as if you were a big league ball player.
Henry Boltz, a white man, was cut on the left arm Sunday morning by Lizzie Molton, a black woman, at a store on St Stephen's road and St Charles street. Deputy Sheriffs Lee and Brannan arrested Molton on a charge of assault with a knife.
Mrs J Boroff of Elida Ohio praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unsurpassed for rapid relief from cold and cough. She notes her daughter Ruth was cured two years ago and endorses the preparation. For sale by all dealers.
The question asks whether you pursue clear goals or drift without direction. It invites reflection on motivation, planning, and the discipline required to achieve specific aims.
German scientists report creating a fuel from river Nile vegetable refuse yielding two thirds of coal’s heating value. The finding suggests a potential alternative energy source using abundant natural waste.
Federal forces command by the war department announce a policy to re open Ludlow tents and mines not operating since the 1918 strike. No new strikebreakers admitted. Colonels say residents in strikers colonies will be rolled and deported if not bona fide workers.
The Nashville Booster Club begins its tenth annual tour on May 18, traveling by a special train with an advertising car a commissary car dining car and three Pullmans. Officers include Le land Hume A H Williams W R Manier Sr and H Cezavallos. The group will visit New Orleans Mobile Birmingham Montgomery Vicksburg and other points while in Mobile aims to build closer trade ties with local business leaders.
Several railroads are replacing brass passenger car fittings with bronze because bronze resists weather and coal gas better and cleans more easily.
Five thousand Mexican refugees at Fort Wingate were surrounded by a U S cavalry cordon after information of an alleged liberty plot. The plan reportedly originated with one of four generals among the refugees as guards tightened the stockade around the camp.
Laurendine, secretary of the Comet campaign committee, denies charges that he caused Theodore Broecker to be arrested at a Saturday Comet rally on Government and Royal streets for questioning S. Palmer Gaillard. He states he did not cause the arrest and learned of it hours later.
The Revenue and Road Commissioners meeting was canceled due to no quorum. A new meeting will be held later this week. In Tampico reports say Burwell, nephew of Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels, has been killed by rebels near Ozuluama, though unconfirmed.
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