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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
3
New York May 18 Four men posing as detectives entered a Broadway movie house seized the watchman and three workers, blew the safe in the box office and escaped with about $10,000. The robbers spent three hours in the theater and forced the watchman to wind clocks to avoid suspicion outside.
May 18 report from Frankfurt states Lieutenant Roche died in a Prince Henry aviation race incident at Darmstadt when a monoplane capsized in gusty winds. Lieutenant Kolbe survived with minor injuries.
Washington May 18 After an eighteen month absence due to illness Senator Culberson of Texas resumed his senate seat today marking a return to legislative duties and committee work.
A vintage advertisement offers facial makeover services claiming younger, more natural results. It invites readers to contact for details on new and existing work, stating readiness to deliver precise outcomes.
In Vera Cruz on May 18 the clash between Constitutionalists and foreigners at Tampico led to 140 refugees from multiple nations being ordered to obtain departure passports before leaving the port aboard the German steamer Ypiranga. The German consul and his officer pressed Governor Caballero for an explanation, but unrest grew after an aide insulted the governor. pistols were drawn but then restrained.
James McPhillips James H Glennen and James Van Antwerp were reelected president vice president and secretary treasurer of the Spring Hill Alumni Association during a luncheon at the college Sunday for more than 100 alumni. Father Cummings delivered a welcome with a reflective homily and other speakers included Dr Festorazzi and M J Vickers. The afternoon featured baseball and swimming events and the annual election confirmed the officers for another term.
Consul General John L. Griffiths died in London of heart disease at age 99. Born in New York in 1855 and educated in law, he served since 1909 to foster U S Britain relations. He fell ill in Paris then returned to London where he died suddenly amid preparations for his funeral.
A Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese government arranged a $30 million loan with Bethlehem Steel Works for a naval base at Foo Chow. American engineers and material will be used exclusively. The Times correspondent doubts Washington's support for the project.
In Birmingham on May 17 suffragettes set fire to the Bromwich race course grandstand and related structures causing about 15000 dollars in damage. The blaze prompted investigations and security warnings for upcoming events.
Walter Gamble, arrested by Detectives Murphy Lacey Pearson and Boltz, charged with robbing Head Drug Company at Dauphin and Cedar streets. He was arraigned before Recorder Edington and bound over to the city court grand jury under $500 bond. The break in occurred May 11 and $28 was reported stolen.
William Ribner white was arrested Sunday afternoon by Patrolman John Lincoln on selling liquor without a license. He was fined 250 and costs of ninety days hard labor in recorder's court. Barney Lawton, a witness against Ribner, was discharged. Lincoln arrested on lower Government street as several bottles of liquor were seized and admitted in evidence.
A civil service exam will select rural carriers for Theodore and other vacancies in Mobile county. Duties vary by route with salaries from 434 to 1100 dollars yearly. Applicants must be 18 to 55, with possible age waivers for honorable military or naval discharge.
Col Hanson’s Sipsey, built at Mobile and in commission, sped on a trial trip to Grant's Pass proving itself a top contender for summer regattas on Portersville bay. The party included Judge Purifoy and Cols Pitts, Morgan, and Harry White. Also notes Rolston pavilion tango supper May 30 and Dauphin Island seaport plans.
An advertisement proclaims Vinol a superior tonic combining cod liver oil and iron to build strength aid digestion and improve complexion. It cites N G Clift of Opelika Alabama praising renewed vigor after use and promises refund if unsatisfied. Sold by Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation in Mobile Alabama with additional salve claims.
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