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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1914

Page

7

Prospects for lively meeting of Democratic caucus tonight

Washington May 12 Prospects for a lively meeting of the House Democratic caucus tonight to chart the legislative program for the rest of the session and possibly adjourn in July. Leaders plan to push supply bills antitrust rural credits and a vote on the prohibition amendment amid party divisions.

Associated Press Washington House Democratic Caucus Congress Underwood Wilson White House House Prohibition Bie Amendment Amt

Mystery of Room 643 at Empire featured in serial

The Empire presents Essanay's The Mystery of Room 643 with Francis X. Bushman as Richard Neal, a private investigator, promising strong attraction. Also on bill Sandy and Shorty Start Something by Vitagraph with a good comedy, Under the Skin drama tomorrow starring Louise Vale Irene Howley and George Morgan, plus Selig Two Girls and Kalem McBride's Bride.

the Empire Richard Neal Empire Theatre Essanay Francis X. Bushman Sandy Shorty Vitagraph Biograph Louise Vale Irene Howley George Morgan

Tannhauser Lecture Concert At Grafo Rala Parlors

Mrs. Erwin Craighead presents a lecture concert on Tannhauser by Wagner at eight in the Grafo rala parlors. The performance uses a Columbia Grafonola to unfold the story with quiet, cool private rooms and free admission. Smith Piano Co. Masonic Temple endorses the event.

Erwin Craighead Richard Wagner Smith Piano Coo Masonic Temple

Socialists Name Ticket For Congress Growth

National Socialist party members in Chicago organized a preliminary plan for a congressional campaign in at least ten districts led by Chairman Amerlinger. In Schoenbeck on the Elbe an Association of Neglected Wives seeks a time limit on husbands visits to beer houses, with a militia possible to enforce bans after 11 p m.

Associated Press Chicago National Socialist Party Amerlinger Schoenbeck Elbe

Advance Guard of Baptists Arrives in Nashville for Convention

The advance guard of about 1 200 messengers arrives in Nashville as the Southern Baptist Convention prepares to convene for a five day session. Dr. Lansing Burrows of Americus Ga is viewed as a possible president candidate. Foreign missionaries will attend and debate grows over moving boards to Nashville.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Southern Baptist Convention Lansing Burrows Americus Mexico Home Mission Board Foreign Mission Board Atlanta Richmond E. Y. Mullins Louisville

Ice Cream Rescuer Stops Runaway Horse Heroic Seaman

William Kipper of the U S Revenue Cutter Winona halted a runaway horse after it bolted from a damaged wagon on Royal Street. He grabbed the horse by the mane with his right hand and pinched its nostrils with his left, holding on until the animal yielded. Spectators cheered as Kipper posed for a photograph, then returned to his treat.

William Kipper United States Revenue Winona Royal Street Albright & Wood F. Yost Duncan Place William Kipper Man

Simple home coffee roasting utensil fireside friendly

A new simple utensil for roasting coffee at home over a kitchen fire has been invented. The device promises easy use and compact design for domestic coffee enthusiasts seeking fresh roasted beans.

Pimply Faces Fade With Hot Springs Liver Buttons

Advertised as a remedy for skin blemishes and overall health, Hot Springs Liver Buttons claim to purify blood, stimulate the liver, ease constipation, and boost energy. The pills cost 25 cents at druggists with a money back guarantee and a free sample offer from Hot Springs Chemical Co.

Hot Springs Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs, Ark

Social Realm Bell Phone 1972 Continued

Mrs. Alex Bloch and a long list of society members led a reception committee as the Bell Phone 1972 continuation. Guests enjoyed punch and bonbons while committees served Neapolitan ice cream bricks and cakes. Bridge, euchre, letto, and lotto games filled the afternoon at multiple tables.

Alex Bloch A. W. Metzger Norman Meyer Lillie Strauss Blanch Klein Nathan Simon KE. Schoemann J. Simon L. Lowenstein H. P. Hirshfield Julius Goldstein H. A. Forchheimer B. H. Eichold Letto Lotto

Luncheon in Mobile Honors Memphis Visitor Among S. A. R. Regents

Mrs. B D Gondurant hosts a 1:30 p m luncheon at the Cawthon Hotel in Mobile honoring Mrs. C B Bryan of Memphis Tenn guest of her sister Mrs Electra Semmes Colston both noted S A R regents with many shared interests. Prizes awarded for bridge euchre include items such as brass bridge set gold thimble pot circle plant lace fan and crochet bath towel.

B.D. Gondurant Cawthon Hotel C. B. Bryan Memphis Tenn Electra Semmes Colston Mobile Walter Mitchell Sadie Meyer Erchberg Atlanta Nellie Hess I. N. Frenkel Ed Metzger Zimgmern

Mexican Federal Troops Evacuate San Blas Near Mazatlan

Federal forces defending San Blas, a seaport between Mazatlan and Manzanillo, have evacuated the town on orders from Provisional President Huerta to reinforce Mexico City. An American, Walter Neal, wounded near El Favor mine, is safe aboard the cruiser Maryland at Mazatlan. He confirms an April 26 mine attack and the deaths of C B Hoadley and G E Williams. Desultory fighting continues at Mazatlan.

Associated Press U. 8 S. S. California Mazatlan Mex Hare San Diego Cal San Blas Manzanillo Huerta Mexico City Walter Neal el Favor Mine Maryland Neal C. B. Hoadley G. E. Williams

Local charity events and prize drawing notes

The article lists consolation prizes won by ladies including Miss Pearl Schwarz and Miss Julia Bauer, with others receiving smaller items. It notes Mrs M J Wise visiting Columbus and receiving courtesy calls, plus plans for a Junior Auxiliary Leaders meeting at St John’s Chapter House and a lawn party for the Protestant Orphan Asylum on Dauphin Street near Broad with committees at work and public donations urged.

Bk, E. Guggenheim Pearl Schwarz Julia Bauer Eugenia Marx Flossie Herzfeld Vincent Episcopal St. John's Chapter House Eitweenne Orphansylum Dauphin Street Broad

Aunt Sallys Advice To Beauty Seekers

Lydia seeks help for freckles and Stella asks about wrinkles. An astrin gentian lotion and saxolite mixture is advised to reduce wrinkles while mercorized wax used as nightly treatment promises clearer skin by gentle absorption.

Lydia Stella

Hunger strike suffragette Mary Wood released from prison

Mary Wood, a suffragette who damaged a portrait in the Royal Academy, was released temporarily from prison after being weakened by a hunger strike. Three thousand miners returned to work in the Poort Centon district as a new wage scale took effect, with a possible full resume in central Poor era districts within a week.

Associated Press London Mary Wood Sargeant Henry James Royal Academy Peoria Lil

Why Should Women Try Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

An advertisement argues that money cannot buy trust and testimonials prove Pinkham's Compound works. It cites Mrs Many Aw pock of Utica Oklahoma and claims the product has saved many women, urging others to try it to avoid needless suffering.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Many Aw Pock Utica Oklahoma Ean Pinkham

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