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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1913

Page

4

Annual Picnic of Mobile Frohsinn Draws Large Crowd

Nearly a hundred members attended the Mobile Frohsinn annual stag picnic at Gulf Hunting and Fishing Club Dog River. Attendees traveled by steamer Beaver from St Francis Street at 7 a.m. and returned at 7 p.m. Breakfast and dinner were served. A singing contest among Germans Norwegians and Americans determined first prize to the Germans for harmony and technique. Americans won second prize by volume, receiving the fifteen cent cigarettes. The Norwegians protested third prize and sought a solo contest to decide honors. Baseball games were played on club grounds throughout the day.

Mobile Hsinn Gulf Hunting and Fishing Club Dog River Beaver St. Francis Street Jake" Meyer H. H. Wefel, Jr

Electric Bitters Featured as Health Restorative Remedy

Tired-out nervous men and women are urged to take Electric Bitters to regain energy appetite and vitality. The ad touts benefits for stomach liver and kidneys and cites Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praising the product. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00, recommended by Van Antwerp Drugs Corp.

O. Rhinevault Vestal Center van Antwerp Drugs Corp

Explosion Buries Five at Marazzi Fireworks Factory

An explosion at the Marazzi Fireworks Factory in Rome on Sunday buried one man three women and a child in the ruins. Mayor Nathan and Cardinal Merry del Val, passing nearby, aided at the scene.

Associated Press Rome Nathan Merry del Val

Prince Arsene to wed American widow this week

A Florence dispatch reports Prince Arsene brother of King Peter of Servia will marry Mrs Hugo Pratt a wealthy American widow this week in London.

Prince Associated Press London Florence The Daily Express Prince Arsene King Iter of Servia Hugo Pratt

Automobiles Used in Bronx Stabbing Escape

Five men and two women leaped from a car in the Bronx and stabbed Frederick Newman in the back. The 22 year old was taken to a hospital in serious condition. Police fired at the fleeing party but it escaped.

Associated Press New York Bronx Frederick Newman Newman

Pensacola Editors Visit Mobile to See Local Baseball

Pensacola News editor H A Felkel with J B Roberts Jr and J B Higdon spent Sunday in Mobile to view a performance by Mobile's renowned baseball club. They met several local friends during the day and returned to Pensacola Sunday night.

H. A. Felkel Pensacola News J. B. Roberts, Jr State News J. B. Higdon Mobile Pensacola South Messrs. Felkel Roberts Higdon

Breathe Fresh Air at Monroe Park While You Enjoy the Pictures

A neighborhood event invites residents to Monroe Park to take in outdoor cinema. Attendees can savor fresh air and feature films in a relaxed park setting, with screening times and entry details provided by organizers.

Monroe Park

Quadruple Tragedy In Texas Mother Gunfire Fire

Weimer Texas May 12. After shooting one child to death Mrs Victor Slavick set fire to the clothing of herself and two other children at the Slavick home yesterday. Neighbors forced entry finding all four victims dead. Mrs Slavick believed insane.

Associated Press Weimer Texas Victor Slavick Slavick

Yale Winning Streak Remains Unbroken

Yale’s nine continues to dominate intercollegiate baseball with a fourteenth straight victory after defeating Pennsylvania in their third meeting. Navy shows strong form with eight wins in ten games as Johns Hopkins edges the Middies 1 to 0. Dartmouth and Holy Cross plan tests for Yale next.

Associated Press Boston Yale Navy Pennsylvania Blue Giants Middies Johns Hopkins Dartmouth Holy Cross Harvard New Haven

Mothers Day Observed Across Mobile Churches

In Mobile, Mothers Day was marked in most churches with sermons and special musical programs. Public schools in the county planned observances on Monday with references to the day and its significance. The Dauphin Way Baptist Church featured a Mother’s Day sermon by Rev. W. P. Hines.

Mobile Dauphin Way Baptist Church W. P. Hines Government-street Methodist Baptist Tabernacle

Vincent Astor’s throat trouble not serious

Vincent Astor’s throat affection is not serious and causes no worry. He found it inadvisable to continue entertaining the senate committee on military affairs at Ferncliffe, his country estate, but no operation plans were announced here or at Ferncliffe.

Associated Press New York Vincent Astor Astor Estate Senate Committee Ferncliffe

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens System

Invigorating tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich blood and build up the system for adults and children. A true tonic offered at 60 cents.

Grove

Strong Evidence of Incendiarism at Farington Hall

Ruins of Farington Hall in Dunder Scotland show ample proof of arson after a Saturday fire. A copy of The Suffragette sent to the chief constable accuses British tyranny and blames Asquith and Company. Rebuilding will cost about $100,000.

Associated Press Dunder Scotland Farington Hall Asquith and Company Henry McGrady Dundee

Dillon Declares Himself In Front Of Suffragists At Dublin

John Dillon member of parliament for East Mayo told suffragettes he would vote against them every time. His Dublin residence was bombarded with stones early Sunday. Several windows were smashed and three women were arrested for breaking fan lights at the United Irish League premises.

Fatally Shot in Coalburg Pool Hall Murder

In Birmingham area Lewisburg section, Fred Sullivan died after being shot Saturday night in front of Pennington's pool room in Coalburg. George Mowry Tobe Gwynn and G W Pennington are jailed on charges of complicity with no motive yet known.

Associated Pests Birmingham Ala Lewisburg Fred Sullivan Pennington Coalburg George Mowry Tobe Gwynn G. W. Pennington

French Aviator Sets Channel Crossing Record

Marcel G Brindejonc des Mouillains, a French airman, arrived at Hendon after a Bremen departure Friday morning. He crossed the English Channel in 20 minutes, flew at 4000 feet over London, and drew crowds as he toured above the city.

Associated Press London Marcel G. Brindejonc Des Moulinais Hendon Bremen Brussels Calais Channel Dover Canterberry Thames Gravesend

Countess Lamsdorf claims long distance dancing record

St Petersburg May 12 report that Countess Lamsdorf estimates covering fifteen thousand miles on ballroom floors. She has attended 1,082 balls and danced 2,934 guardrilles 500 polkas 500 waltzes and partnered 1,700 dancers.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Lamsdorf

Health of Negro Health Concerns Whites in Alabama Meeting

The eleventh annual Alabama Negro Medical Association session in Birmingham drew over 2,000 attendees. Dr J A Kenney urged white officials to appoint Black physicians to health boards and insisted Negro doctors meet the same standards as white doctors. He warned that unsanitary conditions and diseases cross color lines, affecting white health as well. The group elected Dr B T Belsow of Mobile as president, the first dentist to lead, with officers C C Boothe F W Ragland George A Weaver J W Terry Don J Wilburn and W H Brummitt.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Negro Medical Association J. A. Kenney National Negro Medical Association John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital Tuskegee Institute Kenney B. T. Belsow Mobile C. C. Boothe F. W. Ragland George A.weaver Tuscaloosa J.W. Terry Talladega Don J. Wilburn Anniston W. H. Brummitt

Police Court Roundup Lists Reckless Driving and Violations

The recorder discharged Dan E Jett on reckless driving charges after E C Wheat reported a collision on Royal Street near St Michael Street. Several others faced fines or bonds for traffic violations, resisting arrest, or assault with intent to murder, with cases scheduled daily through summer.

Dan E. Jett Edington E. C. Wheat Wheat Royal St. Michael Street Jett L. J. Murray

Parla to attempt Key West to Havana flight for prize

Aviator Augustin Parla will enter Havana's $10,000 contest for the first Key West to Havana flight in a biplane. Domingo Rosilli, the other contestant, expects repairs and both expect to attempt the flight on Tuesday. A second $10,000 prize is offered.

Associated Press Key West Fla Augustine Parla Havana Cuba Parla Domingo Rosilli

Costly Blaze Destroys Neiman Marcus Building in Dallas

Fire swept through the Neiman Marcus Company building and a millinery shop in Dallas on Sunday, causing extensive damage. Losses are estimated at 150000 dollars with the clothing store and millinery shop badly damaged.

Dallas Associated Press Texas Neiman-Marcus Company Wome&N’s

Morphine Sanitarium Promises Unconditional Cure Guarantee

The Cumberland Sanitarium in Lebanon Tennessee guarantees cure before any payment. No withdrawal symptoms or nerve pain, and treatment can be done at home if needed. Referenced by local officials and citizens, with a free booklet available from manager J. Sanders.

Lebanon Cumberland Sanitarium J. Sanders Mgr Tenn

Local Court Frees Man in Bank Burglary Charge

Will Jones a negro chauffeur was arrested Friday night and charged with taking bank property without owner consent. Recorder's court discharged him Monday for lack of evidence. Alexander a 19 year old white boy of Meridian Miss was dismissed on carrying concealed weapons. It was learned after arrest that he has

Will Jones C. K. Berge Banknet theLowner Recorder’s Court Alexander Meridian Miss Edington

Catholic Celebrate Peace Edict of Milan in Mobile

The 16th centenary of the Edict of Milan was observed with services across Mobile Catholic churches on May 11 313. Bishop Edward P. Allen presided at a 10 30 am Pontifical Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and conferred apostolic benediction. A sermon by Rev W A Kerrigan followed and first communicants were welcomed at several churches.

Mobile Constantine the Great Milan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Edward P. Allen W. A. Kerrigan

Boy's Futile Effort to Save His Friend

Two teenagers John Ben Rose aged 14 and Joe Perkins aged 16 drowned in Clear Fork river at Saxton Kentucky after a boat with Rose and Silar Perkins capsized. Joe Perkins, who swam to rescue, could not save them. both bodies were recovered. They attended Jellico High School and came from prominent families.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn John Ben Rose Joe Perkins Clear Fork River Saxton, Ky Young Rose Silar Perkins Perkins Jellico High School

Southern Baptists to Hold Big Convention

St Louis hosts the Southern Baptist Convention with about 4000 delegates and visitors expected. The main issue is creating a one million dollar fund to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of Adoniram Judson's inaugural missionary work in India.

Associated Press ST. Louis Southern Baptist Convention India Adoniram Judson

Hearing Planned on Pensacola Mobile Canal

Major Earl I. Brown of the United States engineers will visit Pensacola Tuesday to conduct a hearing and hear arguments on the proposed canal from Pensacola to Mobile, a project promoted by the local commercial association.

Pensacola-Mobile Canal Pensacola Earl I. Brown The United States Engineers Mobile Commercial Association

Dredge Ganous Transferred to Port St. Joe for Six Months

The dredge Ganous, long used at Pensacola and fresh from repairs in New Orleans, is reassigned to Port St. Joe to work on dredging for six months.

Port ST. Joe Pensacola Fla Ganous New Orleans

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Frohsinn Gulf Hunting Club Nye G. W. King, Co, T. A City Ticket Office South Royal Street H. E. Jones, JR Pass. Dept Graham National Biscuit Jefferson WWWE Countess Lamsdorf Police News R. E. Pickett Walter Burch Recorder George Horsfel Russell Thompson Jim Harris Noah Harris,, Jr Arthur Garner City Delivery Company City Court Grand Jury Co. A. Coviezel Will Hosey Marshall Thomas Grand Jury Hosey Thomas Archer McCall Leaman and Kennedy United Superior Passe Steamers Colon Bocas del Toro Panama Limon Bocas Belize Barrios Cortez Ceiba Tela Pacific Central South America Costa Rica Puerto Cortez Honduras TOD. Nettles Mobile’s Southern Baptists Windsor Cafe Albert E. Reynolds Colden A. Brown Dauphin Street Britton Dr. F. L. Tapia the Peoples Bank Alabama Merchants Bank ST. Francis Sts
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