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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1913

Page

9

Venezuelan Officials Withhold Telegram Details On Arrests

Venezuelan government officials yesterday withheld a telegram to the Associated Press in Caracas requesting details about the arrest of numerous Venezuelans and the flight of Dr Leopoldo Baptista former secretary general to President Gomez and General Juan Pablo Penaloza from Caracas to Cunficao arriving by small sailing boat on Wednesday.

Associated Press New York Caracas Leopoldo Baptista Gomez Juan Pablo Penaloza Cunf&icao

Battle over passenger rate heads for federal judges

G W Lamb of Louisville with three clerks investigates Alabama railroad commission records at the capitol as federal judges in Atlanta set next Wednesday to decide if the Louisville and Nashville railroad may permanently halt the commission’s 2 1/2 cent passenger rate order. Judge H C Selbemier and Samuel D Weakley also prepare for the case.

Montgomery Ala G. W. Lamb Louisville Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Capitol Atlanta Louisville and Nashville Railroad Alabama Railroad Commission Lamb H. C. Selbemier Samuel D. Weakley

I Do Not Experiment I Cure Diseases of Eye Ear Nose

Advertisement claims free examination and cures for a wide range of illnesses from eye and throat to stomach and nervous disorders. It markets self as a medical practitioner offering medical treatment to men and women with no apparent trial period.

Several Would Likely Seek Alabama Attorney General Post

In Montgomery on May 23 candidates for attorney general in Alabama begin to surface. B de G Waddell of Russell County hints at entering the race. Gardner Greene of Pell City has announced. W L Martin and John S Tilley are also mentioned as likely contenders. The primary election is set for 1914.

Montgomery Ala B. de G. Waddell Russell County Waddell Col Gardner Greene Pell City W. L. Martin John 8S. Tilley

Washburn Takes Post With State Convict Department

Harris Washburn longtime head bookkeeper at the New Farley National Bank in Montgomery has been named bookkeeper for the state convict department. He will start duties once the bank can relieve him. Washburn is the son of Col. B M Washburn of Montgomery.

Two Candidates for Lieutenant Governor in Alabama Race

Montgomery May 23. Hon Watt I Brown of Ragland has practically announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor of Alabama. He serves as state senator for the St. Clair and Etowah counties district and pushed the rural library bill. State Senator Thomas E Kirby of Anniston has also announced his bid after starting in politics as mayor of his hometown.

Montgomery Ala Watt I. Brown Ragland Alabama St. Clair Etowah Senate Thomas E. Kirby Anniston

Ballew safely landed in state penitentiary

Walter Ballew charged with assault on Mrs Keller of Falls City is in the penitentiary. He was brought to Lincoln at 1 30 this morning and Sheriff Aldrich said he would be kept there indefinitely due to intense feeling against him in Falls City.

Associated Press Lincoln Neb Walter Ballew Keller Falls City Aldrich Ballew

Don’t Take Calomel for Liver Trouble

Public health ad promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons from Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark. Claims cure for constipation liver and bowel issues and improved appetite sleep and energy. Mentions physicians in Hot Springs endorse the product and offers mail order availability.

Hot Springs Ae Springs Chemical Co Ark

Trains on Time and Laughing at Insanity

A witty reflection on punctual trains and the paradox of sanity. The piece contrasts the reliability of transit with social reactions to mental illness, noting how people joke about madness even as it remains a grave concern.

Loss of Gobelin Tapestries Explained by Caretaker

Paris, May 23. The museum received Gobelin tapestries fifty years ago valued in the thousands. The caretaker and his son confessed they wore parts of the tapestries as trousers after believing them worthless. The wife helped by selecting a Woodland scene for garments.

Associated Press Paris Pan

Howell resumes study of Alabama bird life

Arthur H. Howell of the biological survey department in Washington is in Alabama to finish a survey of state bird life. He has spent two field seasons in Alabama and hopes to publish his report by next fall. He visited Montgomery yesterday and will visit Petiton Island, recently made a game refuge by order of President Wilson.

Montgomery Ala Arthur H. Howell Biological Survey Department Washington Alabama Howell Petiton Island Wilson

Electric Bitters Promises Health Boost for Weak Languid

Claiming to aid the weak and nervous, the ad touts Electric Bitters as a home remedy for stomach liver and kidneys. Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center NY and Van Antwerp de Corp endorse the product, priced 50c and 1.00 per bottle.

O. Rhinevault Vestal Center N. Y van Antwerp de Corp

Actor Robert Edeson Suffering Blood Poisoning After Injury

Los Angeles May 23 Robert Edeson actor is being treated at a hospital for blood poisoning from a leg injury sustained at a local theatre Tuesday night. Physicians report his condition is serious and an operation may be needed unless he improves soon.

Associated Press Los Angeles Robert Edeson Edeson

Child actors in Pinafore at Lyric told in detail

The Item outlines the under sixteen cast of Pinafore at the Lyric theatre. Individual players from Baltimore New York New Orleans France and England with roles such as Admiral Ralph Rackstraw Hebe Buttercup Captain Corcoran and Josephine are listed along with their origins prior stage work and current engagements. The troupe travels in special cars with Pullman sleepers and chaperones accompanying the children.

Lyric Theatre Master Nelson Admiral Baltimore Latch Key Jerome Tobin Ralph Rackstraw New York Eddie Lambert Dick Deadeye New Orleans Florence Perret Gladys Smith Buttercup Maud Adams Miss Smith Arthur Harris Captain Corcoran Leo Henning England Hazel Rice Josephine Miss Rice King Edward Jack Spurrier Messrs Rex and Carpenter Spurrier

Yale Ball Team May Become Champions

Yale alumni and undergraduates discuss prospects of a championship season for the Blue. Yale has played 25 games since April, winning all but three, with Pennsylvan ia and the New York Giants as the only defeats. Remaining are two games before Princeton and Harvard series begin.

Associated Press New York Yale Princeton Harvard University of Pennnsylvania New York Giants Cubs Cornell Ithaca Williams New Haven Giants Yale Nine

Yale senior class spends over four years to earn BA

New Haven Connecticut May 23 Yale figures show a bachelor of arts degree costs the typical senior class member 4277 dollars for four undergraduate years. Average expenditures by year are 1920 dollars freshman 152 dollars sophomore 1136 dollars junior and 1162 dollars senior.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Yale

Dewberry Plans New Railroad to Connect Core Highlands and Warrior River

J M Dewberry of the Tidewater Securities Company announces an independent rate making railroad from Corey Highlands to the Warrior river, linking to a navigable stream to Mobile. Construction hinges on Warrior river opening. locks 2 and 3 delayed, lock 17 progressing. The project aims to ease Birmingham rate problems and connect Locust Forks to a Dauphin Island port, with four teen miles to Locust Forks and an estimated three months to build the road.

Birmingham Ala Corey Highlands Warrior River Mobile J. M. Dewberry Tidewater Securities Company Dewberry Montgomery Selma Tidewater Locust Forks Dauphin Island

Elks Welcome District Deputy Patterson at Lodge Meeting

Mobile Lodge No. 108 greeted District Deputy W. R. Patterson of Eufaula Alabama with full lodge honors during a large meeting. M. R. Baker, exalted ruler, presided and Patterson spoke to the gathering. A banquet and vaudeville program were planned for Saturday with high expectations of strong attendance.

Mobile Lodge No Order of Elks W. R. Patterson Eufaula Ala M. R. Baker Supreme Lodge Patterson Rathshellar

Rheuma 50 Cent Cure Promises Quick Relief

Rheumatic sufferers are urged to try Rheuma at Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation. The simple remedy costs 50 cents and money back if it fails to work. A customer named C B Lanham from Saties W Va testifies to relief after long Rheumatism.

van Antwerp Drug Corporation C. B. Lanham Saties

Mobile Transfer Co Delivers Baggage by Auto Truck

The Mobile Transfer Company checks baggage at your residence and transports it to the station by Auto Truck 57 NORTH ROYAL ST, delivering items to travelers or stations as arranged.

Royal ST

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