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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
13
The emperors court physicians report a rising fever to 103.46 F with a 90 pulse and 30 breaths per minute. News of the monarch's health draws prayers and concern from citizens and officials in Tokyo.
Reports from Tokyo state Emperor Yosuhito is gravely ill with pneumonia. Court physicians attend him at the Aoyama palace while Empress Sadaka keeps vigil. Public fear and mourning grip Tokyo as crowds pray for his recovery.
A party of New York bankers led by B Lisman visits Reform Alabama to inspect the Cochrane lines rail system under President John T Cochrane. The group travels by special train and plans to reach Mobile Saturday afternoon before returning to New York.
W. W. Fox laborer of Thomastor Maringo county was adjudicated bankrupt in U S district court on Friday after filing a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities amount to 2580 dollars with no assets listed.
In the courts section the Chancery Court with Chancellor Smith handles cases including Florence Donaghey vs John E Donaghey and others with testimony orders and added time for answers. Law and Equity Court activity under Judge Berney notes a dismissal for want of union and a Saturday call. Circuit Court under Judge Browne lists a mistrial and several docket items including Coleman Washam and others.
After the matinee and Friday show at the Lyric the Pinafore Company young performers will host a stage reception inviting all children to meet the cast. The Thursday audience enjoyed the show with praise for Nelson Tobin Harris Perrett Smith and Rice. A Saturday matinee for children and a Monday start of summer vaudeville are planned.
The funeral of Andrew A. Orr was held Friday morning with services at 9 o'clock in St. Vincent's Catholic Church after an 8:30 departure from the family home at 352 St Emanuel Street. Delegations from the Mechanics' Relief Association and Young Men's Relief Association attended and interment was in Magnolia Cemetery with floral designs including a wreath from the street department. Pallbearers named were A Jaeibert J R Nelson William Brabner Jr W H Hammerson M L Campbell Henry Miller William Flanagan and J J Woullard.
The funeral of Lee A. Torrance three months and three days old son of James A. and Mrs Mayzie Torrance took place Friday afternoon from 653 Selma street with Rev Father Murphy of St Josephs Catholic Church officiating. Interment was in Magnolia Cemetery. The little one died Wednesday evening after a short illness.
Major Thomas L. Rhoads chief aide and personal physician to President Wilson is recovering in the army hospital in Washington from an appendicitis operation performed Wednesday. He fell ill Tuesday and was quietly taken to the hospital. the illness only became known today.
The kidneys and bladder need a stimulant to expel sugar and uric acid accumulations. Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound acts directly on the kidneys and quickly improves urinary symptoms. Price is $1 per bottle or $5 for six bottles. Van Antwerpiug Corp Mobile Alabama handles orders.
King George of England, guest of Emperor William, calls for world peace in Berlin replying to a British residents address at the embassy. He cites peace as a father’s lifelong aim as dignitaries, including von Bethmann-Holweg and John Leishman, attend a luncheon. Emperor Nicholas of Russia also dines with the Russian ambassador.
Washington May 23 Representative Carter of Oklahoma introduced a resolution for a nine member house committee to investigate the administration of affairs of the five civilized tribes. The senate Indian affairs committee also contemplates investigation. Much of the cheering comes from those who resist action.
J H Franklin of Boston, foreign secretary of the American Baptist Federation Society, told a Detroit Baptist convention that those who create U S Japan tensions are enemies of civilization. He praised Japanese fairness in press and libraries while urging respect and confidence for Japan, calling them Yankees of the East.
A legislative committee in Cairo conducts an inspection of the levees and plans to report to the legislature supporting a 250000 dollar appropriation to raise Cairo levees.
Representative Hobson introduced a bill to place pig iron and structural iron or steel shapes on the free list when their price exceeds 50 percent above January 1, 1913 levels, aiming to curb rising costs and aid competition. The measure was referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
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