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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
5
Judge Elliott of the organization committee starts sending certificates for incorporation to the five banks in each district to set up the twelve Federal Reserve banks. Prompt action by member banks is urged so the system can operate by August 1.
Ben Williams a Black man living at 405 Adams Street was found dead about 6 30 Wednesday morning. Police headquarters were notified and Officers Ludlow and New investigated. They report the cause of death to be natural.
Theodore Broecker and Frank Barrett were discharged by Recorder Edington after being charged with disorderly conduct for disturbing speakers at the Comer rally on Government and Royal streets. The judge warned that future disturbances would be fined, stressing that spectators may question speakers but must do so in an orderly manner.
South American mediators head to Buffalo for a mediation conference with hotel management confirming arrival by auto travel. Mexican delegates are reported to depart Vera Cruz and travel to Key West then reach the site by special train late Sunday night.
Secretary Garrison directed General Funston at Vera Cruz to ask General Maas what became of Private Samuel Parks who rode through Mexican lines while considered insane and has not been heard from since. Bryan sent a similar inquiry to General Huerta via the Brazilian minister.
Secretary Daniels reiterated today that the naval forces will not be used as police guards in Tampico to reopen oil district operations. He stated that no sailors are being recalled except those unwilling to leave, despite oil interests' requests for warships to return up the Panuco river and allow work to resume.
President Wilson will follow the Democratic caucus in dropping rural credits legislation for this Congress. Rep Glass says the federal reserve act will extend up to 500 million dollars in farm land credit, addressing the act’s aims. The sub committee plan favored landowners only, but the president wants a broader bill to aid tenant farmers, delaying action pending further consideration.
Joe Baker was fined $10 or twenty days in the recorder's court after a prior arrest on reckless driving for striking and injuring a horse with a car. He did not answer when called, and the fine was collected from his bondsmen.
A fire in Seattle Washington yesterday damaged the business district and caused estimated losses of 300000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze throughout the night with no immediate word on injuries.
A school report notes pupils feel excessive obstacles hinder learning. Teachers acknowledge some curriculum gaps but defend ongoing reforms to streamline lessons and improve access to resources for students.
A reflective line notes that even top mathematicians struggle to quantify human happiness to personal satisfaction, suggesting limits of rational calculation in emotional life.
A letter from Mother M. Stanislaus of the Convent of St. Anne Sanford Florida describes severe throat trouble and coughs improving after using Eckmans Alterative. She reports removal of diseased tissue and full recovery in ten months and endorses the remedy for bronchial catarrh and lung affections. Sold at Braswells Drug Store and other druggists with pamphlet available from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
The Hibernia Bank in New Orleans announces its annual excursion to Mobile on May 24 led by Manager John J. Monaghan. The group will arrive at 10 a.m. and play Spring Hill college baseball. Headquarters are at the Battle House with a 7 p.m. return that night.
About 10 o'clock Tuesday night Alfred Fairley fired two shots at Ben McClellan at Royal and Elmira streets. McClellan was not reported injured and Fairley fled the scene after the incident.
A reflective remark notes that most men skilled at guessing conundrums are not proficient in other tasks, implying a tradeoff between specialized puzzle talent and general ability.
John Nettles, a resident of Coy Alabama, shot Harrison Napier, a fellow Black man, Tuesday afternoon at 66 Lucas Street. Napier was wounded three times with bullets in both legs and the abdomen. Police have not yet arrested Nettles.
Daniel Kiefer of Cincinnati, chairman of the Joseph Fels fund Commission, arrived in Fairhope Monday evening and will depart Thursday morning. He represents the estate of Joseph Hiele to oversee property Fels was interested in in Europe. The Royal Cafe site forms part of the estate with mortgages on store property. J. J. Pastoriza of Houston, Texas, also arrived on the same boat and returned home. Both men are prominent in the single tax movement and met by appointment.
Mrs Florence A Smith died Wednesday morning at 4 30 funeral from the family home 54 North Broad tomorrow morning at 9 o clock with requiem mass at St Josephs church at 9 30
Mrs. A. L. Luckie of East Rochester New York suffered chronic stomach weakness and despondency from a debilitated stomach. She reports Chamberlain tablets were pleasant to take mild effective and restored her to good health within weeks. Sold by all dealers.
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