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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
2
Gonzales Guill, a criminal judge of Colon, is charged in the canal zone with attempting to shoot the captain of a motor launch during an alteration in canal zone waters. Panama protests canal zone court jurisdiction, arguing the offense occurred in Panamanian waters.
New York May 14. Krish Jimmy born William L. Dunn, held for post office robberies along the Hudson River, was turned over to McAdenville North Carolina authorities. Police expect conviction on a burglary charge there to break up the gang once and for all.
Cincinnati May 14 The first post strike operation of street cars began with three cars leaving the Avondale barns for the downtown area. Police and detectives lined the route while Mayor Hunt rode in the lead car. Officers were told to act vigorously if trouble arose and to meet force with force and fight fire with fire.
Five Salvation Army committees began a city canvass to raise about 1900 dollars to liquidate the debt on the new Conti street home. Special collections were taken in Hammel Dry Goods, C J Gayfer Co, Reiss Mercantile, Thames & Barre, First National Bank, and Peoples Bank. Committees cover Commerce and Water streets with Captain Long and Mrs Long. Royal, St Joseph and Conception streets plus City Bank. St Michael St Francis and depot with Lt Brantley. Government and Dauphin streets with Mrs Coleman and Miss Peterson. Dauphin Way with George Goodland and Walter Heilman.
The city court selects its June term grand jury from a published list by Clerk James A. Crane. Names include James P. Farrell, William H. Monk Jr, John V. Camp, Arthur L. Wolfe, George Boltz, Oscar T. Brown, Ulysses L. Alberson, and many others.
The Southern Baptist convention opens in Third Baptist Church with delegates from Southern states and missionaries from Asia Africa and Spanish America. Officers to be elected and reports read from foreign and home missions, Sunday school board.
Burial services held for James Claude Jackson at his home and St. Patrick's Church with a Catholic Benevolent Association guard of honor. Pallbearers listed. Joseph Cady Sr funeral at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with veterans and firemen delegations present and bells tolling in his honor. Pallbearers named both active and honorary.
Fire in Hardinsburg Kentucky destroyed fourteen business buildings early today causing an estimated 125000 dollars in losses. Fire brigades from neighboring villages aided the fire department and the flames were confined to the business district.
Mayor Laz Schwarz said the city commissioners have not decided on the 50 degree temperature clause in the proposed milk ordinance. He pledged to follow the board of health if its recommendations are practical and essential and noted no prior agreement exists on Thursday’s hearing. The issue will be fully debated and findings from private dairy investigations released.
For weakness and loss of appetite The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove s Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic and sure appetizer for adults and children priced at 50 cents.
Washington May 14 The senate woman suffrage committee ordered favorable report on Senator Chamberlain's amendment to grant women the ballot. Chairman Thomas with Senators Owen Jones Southerland Clapp support. Senator Catron opposes. If reported soon, a vote may occur this session barring tariff delay.
President Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala has agreed to Britain's settlement demands after a London ultimatum. A British warship was dispatched to Puerto Barrios to press the claim, with a deadline set for tomorrow.
Historical ad claims Eckmans Alterative helps TB and lung ailments with improvements such as weight gain and reduced fevers. Endorsed by Juxtaposed testimonies like Jos Grimmer from Griffith Indiana detailing mother in law recovery after Sept 1908 and church contact, with notes of non narcotic formula and sales by Braswell’s A et ee.
Washington May 14 Secre tary Bryan launched the cruiser Fellowship as a sister to the battleship Friendship shown during a Ghent peace delegates breakfast. He told reporters how the two ships idea arose and recalled Andrew Carnegie’s speech about tiny dreadnoughts that kept peace on the Great Lakes.
President Wilson via executive order designates a large Arkansas tract for the Department of Agriculture. The area will serve as a resort and breeding grounds for native birds and is named Walter Lake Reservation.
Key West May 14 unfavorable weather halted Augustine Parlan from attempting the hydro airplane voyage to Havana. Parlan has endured several days of preflight work and will likely proceed when conditions improve.
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