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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1913

Page

3

Daniels in No Hurry to Abolish Yards

Secretary Daniels said he would not decide on abolishing any navy yards until after visiting plans already in place. He will inspect the New York yard May 31 and the New England yards in June, with Pacific coast yards in July. He plans a Panama Canal trip in the fall and a visit to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.

Associated Press Washington Daniels Navy New York Yard New England Navy Yards Pacific Coast Panama Canal Naval Station Gunantanamo Cuba

Mobile urged for Pan-American Union meeting with Wilson visit

Senator Fletcher asks Mobile leaders to back a plan to host the Pan American Union during the Southern Commercial Congress this fall. He urges mobilizing support to entice President Wilson to join a canal opening excursion.

Pan-American Union Mobile Southern Commercial Congress Duncan A. Fletcher Commercial Congress L. C. Irvine Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Fletcher Woodrow Wilson Canal Wilson John Tyler Morgan Alabama

Georgia Mob Lynches Slayer Near Hogansville

Samuel Owensby, a Black man, was taken from the Heard county jail and lynched by a mob near Hogansville after allegedly shooting Brooks Lane, a prominent farmer, on a Franklin area plantation over a cow trading dispute. The body was riddled with bullets.

Associated Press Hogansville Samuel Owensby Brooks Lane Lane Franklin Owensby Heard County

Mouth Hygiene as Gatekeeper to Health

Urgent call to keep teeth clean and mouth disinfected with a well known mouth antiseptic. The mouth is the gateway to the body and poor oral hygiene lets bacteria reach digestive organs, causing stomach troubles. Prioritize dental care for overall health.

Or Sozodont Tooth Paste Promises Safe Tooth Shine

An advertisement touts Or Sozodont toothpaste as free from harmful ingredients and capable of giving teeth a lustrous appearance. It claims worldwide availability and uses slogan like toilet counters the world over.

Business Men's Lunch 25 Advertisement Card

Promoting a noon lunch special from 12 to 2 30 featuring quick service and top cooks. Highlights DeBriefe's Famous Java Coffee at 5 cents and claims the best market offerings for traders and the general public.

DeBriefe

Three Men Die as Belfry Falls in Ontario Church

A lightning strike on the Knox Presbyterian Church in Stratford Ontario killed three men and mortally injured another as the belfry toppled onto them. The dead are J A McCarthy chief of police Hugh Durkin fire chief Matthew Hamilton policeman. injured Sidney Van Stone.

Associated Press Stratford Ont Knox Presbyterian Church J. A. M'Carthy Hugh Durkin Matthew Hamilton Sidney van Stone McCarthy Durkin Hamilton

Electric Bitters Promise New Life To Tired People

Tired-out weak nervous men and women would feel ambitious energetic and full of life if they take Electric Bitters. This home remedy aids stomach liver and kidneys and has helped thousands including Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center NY who calls it one of the greatest gifts. Get a bottle to see the health difference. 50c and 1.00 recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

O. Rhinevault Vestal Center N. Y van Antwerp Drug Corp

Committee forms law enforcement panel to oversee chief

A "committee on law enforcement" was appointed by the Committee of One Hundred to ensure Chief Frank W. Crenshaw enforces the law and to propose prosecutions if not. The panel includes Rev. A. G. Richards and others. They will report next Monday and compile a list of Mobile property owners renting property for immoral purposes.

Frank W. Crenshaw Committee of One Hundred Medical Society Hall A. E .Thayer Prestling A. G. Richards F. ©. Immler Y. M. Cs W W. F. R. Phillips Crenshaw Laz Schwarz E. H. Shaffer First National Bank Finace E. A. Donnelly R. P. Roach F. ©. Immiler T. H. Frazer John van de Erve D. A. Planck Seal Harris Aubrey Boyles W. M. Davie Neander Crane

Chicago Board of Trade Faces Sherman Act Inquiry Over Grain Conspiracy

Federal authorities seek an immediate hearing in Chicago as United States District Attorney Wilkerson aims to probe actions of the board of trade and the alleged grain elevator trust. Witnesses from several states are expected to testify on the board’s rule and the conspiracy to restrain grain markets. The article notes the board’s move may violate the Sherman act to circumvent anti trust restraints.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Board of Trade United States Wikerson Federal District Court

Mississippi Giant Dead From Poison

Hardin P. Edwards the heaviest man in Mississippi at 428 pounds died yesterday from a poisonous drug overdose. He served as sergeant in charge of a state convict camp in Parchman. Relatives say they see no motive for the suicide.

Associated Press Parchman Miss Hardin P. Edwards Mississippi Edwards

Oil tank car explodes near Fort Wayne wrecking trains

A tank car filled with oil exploded six miles east of Fort Wayne as an east bound stock train passed on an adjacent track. Both trains wrecked and the resulting blaze burned ten cars of livestock. A brakeman was injured.

Associated Press Fort Wayne Ind Pennsylvania

Get Rid of Rheumatism with Chamberlain Liniment

Advertises a rheumatism remedy via Chamberlain’s Liniment with free massage at each use and notes availability from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Blizzard Antarctic newspaper begins monthly issue

Dr. Douglas Mawson and six expedition members in Adelie Land publish the Blizzard the first regularly printed Antarctic newspaper. It promises monthly south polar news beginning with a 26 page issue. Circulation limited to staff as they endure winter. All members reported well despite near snowed in huts.

Associated Press Melbourne Douglas Mawson South Polar Adelieland Antarctic

Secretary of Navy Returns to Washington

Secretary of Navy Daniels arrived in Washington after a two weeks trip that included visits to Southern navy yards.

Secretary OF Navy Washington

Penrose Opens Filibuster On Tariff Bill

Senate resumes tariff fight as Senator Penrose moves to refer the Underwood bill to the finance committee for public hearings. Chairman Simmons works to gather Democratic support while Republicans brace for a party line clash.

Penrose Associated Press Washington Senate Underwood Finance Committee Chairman Simmons Clared

Foods That Bind Little Children Prompts Home Diet Advice

Mothers are urged to vary children’s diets and avoid constipating foods. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is touted as a gentle laxative and ideal for infant digestion with endorsements from readers. Samples are offered by mail from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.

Caldwell

Arnica Salve praised as best skin remedy

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is hailed as the best cure for skin diseases and burns, bruises and boils. It soothes and reduces inflammation. J T Sossaman of News Cornelius NC says it helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Only 25c. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen J. T. Sossaman News Cornelius, N. C van Antwerp Drug Corp

Four Killed in Passenger Wreck Near Lake View

Four persons died and seven were seriously injured when an Oregon-Washington line passenger train derailed near Lake View while traveling from Portland to Seattle. The crash occurred on a level stretch at about 65 mph, with engine and eight cars involved.

Associated Press Tacoma Wis Portland Seattle Lake View

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