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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1914

Page

7

Well Rewarded for Defending the Post Office

Paul V. Sauls, 22, awarded a clerical civil service position without examination after defending the Tallahassee post office from two robbers. He will become a clerk in the Jacksonville post office. The actions followed years earlier when he defended a federal building watchman role.

Associated Press Washington Paul V. Bauls Tallahasse Fla Sauls Jacksonville Tallahassee Federal Building

Excellent Tonic Peruna Ad Claims Grips Benefit

A vintage testimonial vignette extols Peruna as an excellent tonic for grip and colds. It asserts rapid recovery from grip after using Peruna and compares cost favorably to other remedies. A widow with a small income says one bottle saved money on treatment and should be in every home.

Three Houses for Sale in Local Streets

Modern two story house on 418 West side Marine with 50 by 212 foot lot. Large cottage on 70 by 100 foot lot at the northeast corner of Cedar and Monroe Streets. Two story modern house on a good lot at the northwest corner of Conception and Savannah Streets with liberal terms.

West Side Marine New Jersey St N. E Cedar Monroe Sts N. W Conception and Savannah Sts

Plans for Flood Control in China Outlined at Red Cross Meet

Memphis reports outline of a $20 million flood control system in China to reclaim 17000 square miles of swamp land. Red Cross, led by Ernest Bicknell, has contributed $730,000 for flood destitution relief over eight years. Charles Jamison’s investigations show Yellow river floods and two-crop potential in historic lands.

Memphis Tenn China Ernest P. Bicknell Washington Red Cross American Red Cross Association National Conference of Charities and Correction Bicknell Charles D. Jamison Yellow River Huai Jameson Sherman C. Kingsley W. M. McGrath EB. T. Leis Omaha Fannie T. Clement Red Cross Town and Country Nursing Service George W. Donaghey Arkansas Red Cross Board

Three Aspirants for Congress in Alabama District

In Alabama's third district several candidates declare for the long term after Henry D. Clayton's appointment as federal judge. A A Evans, Colonel T S Frazer, and Henry B Steagall seek the seat, while Byrd Farmer is uncertain. W O Mulkey and J J Speight run for the short term pending Clayton's resignation.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Henry D. Clayton Wilson Senate Clayton Congress A. A. Evans T. S. Frazer Union Springs Henry BK. Steagall Ozark Byrd Farmer Dothan Farmer W. O. Mulkey Geneva J. J. Speight O'Neal

State Committee to Count Returns Friday in Alabama

County Democratic executive committees will meet Friday to canvass Monday's primary returns. Results will go to Chairman Tyler Goodwyn in Montgomery and be counted by the state committee, with final results announced May 26 as the old committee retires and the new one, led by Gen. Bibb Graves, assumes duties. The new committee is described as essentially progressive.

Montgomery Ala Tyler Goodwyn State Committee Bibb Graves B. B. Comer Alabama

Catcher Killifer Appeal Seeks Injunction against Phillies

The Federal League case of catcher Killifer moves to the United States circuit court of appeals in Cincinnati. Killifer signed a $5 833.33 yearly contract for 1914 15 and 16 with the Federals and refused to play elsewhere. The petition asks temporary and perpetual injunction to bar Killifer from playing for the Philadelphia National team and alleges breach of contract.

Associated Press Cincinnati Killifer United States Judge Sessions Grand Rapids United States Circuit Court of Appeals Federals Sessions Kilifer

Turkey’s Postwar Trade Upbeat Amid Snowy Crop Outlook

After the war Turkey reports stronger trade than in prior years and a heavy snow season that bodes well for crops. Officials say higher commerce and favorable weather should boost the economy, with farmers hopeful for improved yields.

Turkey

Revenue Cutter for Gulf Service Up to Senate

The revenue cutter service will get two new cutters instead of four if the senate accepts house amendments to a bill. It removes a 100000 cutter for New York harbor and a 350000 cutter for Southern California, leaving 250000 for the Gulf and 225000 for Maine. The cutters plus existing ones would aid deep sea vessel crews per treasury discretion. Representative Adamson said most cutters are nearly useless due to age.

Associated Press Washington Revenue Cutter Service Senate New York Harbor California Gulf of Mexico Maine Treasury Department Adamson Georgia House

Salt Rheum Itch Fiend Advertised Remedy

Salt rheum is a common disease causing reddened skin that itches oozes and scales. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood at the source and has given perfect satisfaction in thousands of cases urging readers to get it today.

Hood

Seeberg Steamship Line Schedule Of Freight And Passenger Service

Seeberg Steamship Line lists routes from Mobile Alabama to Leeward and Windward Islands and to Central and South America. Vessels include Alm Crathens Hilding and Mecklenburg with calls to Kingston Jamaica Guadeloupe Martinique Barbados Demerara La Guaira Puerto Cabello Curacao and Santo Domingo. Passenger service offers limited first class seating on selected sailings. The line may change schedules or substitute ships and call at other ports with cargo offers.

Colon Panama San Pedro de Macofis San Domingo City K. D Crathens Kingston Jamaica Hayti S. Hilding Guadeloupe Martinique Karbandos Demerara Frinidad la Guaira Puerto Cabello Curacao Mecklenburg Barbados Demerera Trinidad la Guira Jamaican Santo Domingo

Turret Hill Sinks Off Southwold After Cargo Shift

The steam collier Turret Hill sank in the North Sea off Southwold as cargo shifted. Chief engineer was rescued by a passing steamer after the ship turned over rapidly, the captain clung to a life buoy before rescue. The twelve remaining crew members are believed drowned. five men drowned and sixteen missing.

Associated Press London Turret Hill Southwold North Sea

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