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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
7
Statewide treasurer post attracts no declared candidate with A E Walker praised as possible contender. Walker, superintendent of banks since 1911, remains undecided and recovering from illness while running the banking department with non partisan governance. He previously edited a Florence newspaper.
Tired-out, nervous men and women are urged to use Electric Bitters as a safe home remedy for health. The ad claims improved energy, appetite, and vitality, praising Mrs. Rhinevault of Vestal Center N Y for its impact. Available 50c and 1.00 at Van Antwerp Drug Co.
State Highway Engineer W. S. Keller will begin a statewide scouting trip on June 9 starting in Mobile to map proposed trunk highways. He may hire an automobile and chauffeur and will be joined at intervals by highway commissioners to collect data for a legislature sub mission.
J T Sossaman publisher of News in Cornelius North Carolina says one box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. The ad touts the salve as best for all skin diseases burns bruises and boils and claims it reduces inflammation and is soothing and healing. Only 25 cents and recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
Berlin reports a speedy settlement of the Baghdad railway row with Britain. German officials say the agreement under German auspices from Konia to the Persian Gulf will proceed, with compensation to Germany to be arranged through direct talks with Britain.
In Atchison Kansas May 17 passages from the New Testament were read to prove men are the divinely appointed leaders of the church as the women's foreign missionary society seeks administrative roles in the general synod. The vote upheld that women and their society must remain an organization only.
A fragment from an Albuquerque report notes Delgadillo, 28, native of Chihuahua, Mexico, protesting innocence as details about a case involving Mrs. Love Street are incomplete and unclear.
Barton seniors held their class day at Barton Academy with a song by the entire class and remarks from the president expressing regret at their departure. Miss Wilkes prophesied future careers for classmates while Misses Rosen and Hunter performed violin selections and a poetical tribute, followed by a class will and songs.
John A. Hughes led Mobile delegates to secure the next Catholic Knights of America meeting place, beating New Orleans after a Washington D C convention. The order meets every three years, with Mobile hosting in 1916. Dr Felix Gauden of New Orleans was re elected supreme president, and ads promote Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation with testimonials.
Mrs Bessie C Merriam declares she will fight to the end after her husband offers a compromise. Judge Graham urges acceptance for their ten year old daughter Charlotte. No testimony for the defense yet. Case set for hearing May 26.
William Hastings brother of the late Governor Daniel Hastings opened fire at Ross A. Hickok’s residence in Harrisburg. Seven shots fired with one hitting Hickok in the abdomen. Hastings wounded in the arm. Louise Knisely, nine, shot in the leg. Hastings captured after a gunfight with police. Hastings previously publicized against his brother and demanded to see Hickok.
A terse remark notes a deceased entrant reaching a dead heat with no rival. the scene centers on a cremation event and the solitary participant. The lines imply an unusual outcome where competition ends with a single entry present.
In Ogden Utah Ernest Kart defeated opponent easily as Mike Yokel world champion agreed to meet Kar next. The match showcased Kart's quick advantage and set up a looming bout with Yokel.
In New York on May 17 Sarah Bernhardt was presented with a gold and silver laurel wreath by American admirers. Daniel Frohman, David Belasco and other theater leaders watched as she wept with emotion, then regained her composure and spoke briefly to the audience.
Corena Mathews of Okis Okla held on a 25 000 dollar bail for murder in Stillwater Oklahoma. James Chapman a Black man provides evidence to aid her defense. A man serves life in Oklahoma penitentiary. Mathews lived in Calgary years and was extradited from Canada.
Harper Brothers announced they sold Harper's Weekly to Norman Hapgood and associates. George Harvey will transfer editorial work to North American Review, with the livery to be made June 1.
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