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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1914

Page

7

Bloodless midnight clash between Alabama Club members

Police Sgt Murray intervened at the Windsor Hotel area when Joe Williamson and D H Prichard fought at midnight. Murray grabbed Prichard's revolver, stopped a shot, and separated the men before they were taken to police headquarters on a disorderly conduct charge. The motive remained unclear.

Murray Joe Williamson D. H. Prichard Windsor Hotel Williamson Royal Street Alabama Club Royal Conti Government Streets Dorson L. H. Rayford Ward Prichard Joe Police Recorders Court

Union Fish run roughshod over Bayou Eagles 15 to 0

In a rapid amateur clash the Union Fish Company hammered the Bayou Eagles 15 to 0. Wiltze pitched a two-hitter for the Fish, while Riva struggled on the mound for the Eagles, as twenty hits and early offense set the tone. Three-base hits by Grove and Crawford highlighted the effort.

Union Fish Company Bayou Eagles Riva Eagles Fish Boys Walsh Grove Crawford Wiltze Bayou la Batre Boys RIHE Ensayo Tare Angie Williams Lloyd New Orleans Hibernia Bank Spring Hill College College Bienvenue Hillians Brand O'Grady Hill Ducote Puder Timothy Bankers R. H. E. Spring Hill Hibernia Cassidy Schwartz Davey

Yeend Potter Falls to Thoss in Sunday Diamond Clash

Thoss defeats Yeend Potter 7 to 3 at Prichard Diamond as Yeend Potter loses second straight to the Thoss. Dixon started for Yeend Potter, lasted three innings, wildness forced his pull for Raines. Anderson’s pitching highlighted the game.

Yeend Prichard Diamond Thoss Yeend Potters Yeend Potter Dixon Raines Anderson R.H.E. Roe McLaurin Spencer Burden

Redmond Calls for Ulster Talks on Home Rule Bill

John Redmond, Irish Nationalist leader, says the Commons split means the home rule bill may become law within weeks. He urges Ulsterites to abandon hard demands and enter conciliatory discussion on safeguards, dismissing risks of an early election or sudden royal assent blockage.

Associated Press London John E. Redmond House of Commons Redmond

Women Sent From Regiment in Ulster Crisis

NEWRY Ireland May 26 Colonel Turner commanding the infantry regiment sent all the women and children to Curragh camp on urgent orders last night Brigadier General Gough in charge of Curragh camp refused command in Ulster last March and received guarantees from Col Seely minister for war leading to the minister’s resignation

Newry Ireland Calonel Turner Curragh Gough Ulster Col. Seely

Dublin Quiet As Home Rule Bill Passes Elsewhere

May 26 Dublin reported no demonstrations over the home rule bill while other towns held bon fires and orderly patriotic events to mark the passage.

Dublin

Quiet Belfast Report As City Remains Calm

Belfast on May 26 retained quiet conditions with no demonstrations or disturbances reported up to late evening. Local authorities maintained a calm atmosphere as residents observed the day without incident.

Belfast

Enthusiasm in Cork Over Home Rule Bill Passage

May 26 Cork celebrates as bands parade and streets glow with illumination after word the home rule bill passed the house of commons. No disorders reported. Londonderry also reports no demonstrations over the bill's passage.

Cork House of Commons Londonderry

Bonded on charge of another burglary in city record

Tom Baldwin, arrested with Charlie Long, faced a burglary charge for the Henry Mc Hugh and Dennis J. Eslava saloon break ins. Baldwin was bound over to the city court grand jury under $500 bond. Long, wounded in a duel, cannot yet appear. he will have a preliminary hearing when able. Baldwin had a separate burglary charge arraigned Monday with bond set.

Tom Baldwin Charlie Long Henry McHugh Dennis J. Eslava Recorder’s Court L. S. Ludlow Baldwin City Court Grand Jury Long

Car Escapes Death on Flaming Baldwin Bridge

The occupants of a Patterson owned car narrowly escaped injury when the burning Baldwin County bridge they were crossing collapsed beneath them. The Texas Company manager H W Patterson of Mobile and others fled to a nearby farm house for help as the auto burned. Fire and heat damaged tires and broke the bridge spring, but the driver saved the car from explosion with sand and quick action.

H. W. Patterson Mobile Baldwin County Patterson Texas Company Noonan's Ferry Summerdale

Aviator Gustave Hamel Believed Lost Crossing Channel

London dispatch says Gustave Hamel perished attempting to cross the English Channel in fog last Saturday to reach Hendon for a new aircraft intended for the aerial derby. Cruisers destroyers and coast guards searched both coasts for three days with no results.

Associated Press London Gustave Hamel English Channel Hendon

Bombarding Fort Morgan Featured in The Southerners

The three reel feature The Southerners shows Admiral Farragut's flag ship Hartford bombarding Fort Morgan at the Royal Theatre tomorrow. Admission remains unchanged.

Farragut Hartford Fort Morgan Royal Theatre

Faust Macaroni Dinner For Ten At Low Cost

An appetizing Faust Macaroni dish with bread and butter feeds a family. Cook with ripe tomatoes and cheese for warmth and nutrition. Faust Macaroni saves on meat costs and comes in 5c and 10c packages. Write for free recipe book. Maull Bros. St. Louis Missouri.

Maull Bros St. Louis

Five U S Civil Service Examinations Set in Mobile

The United States civil service commission announces examinations on June 17 18 29 and July 8 in Mobile for five government posts. Positions include immigrant inspector with 1380 salary, aid in coast and geodetic survey up to 4000 with promotion potential, plant pathologist in potato investigations 1800 to 2250, chemist's aid 720 to 1200, and timber scales 90 per month for a vacancy on ceded Indian lands Minnesota working seasonally October to spring.

United States Civil Service Commission Mobile Custom House Minnesota

Hood's Sarsaparilla for Digestive Ailments

Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves dyspepsia and stomach upset by acting on the stomach through the blood. It promises quick benefits, noting improved digestion and richer red blood as support.

Hood

Memorial committee formed to plan Frohlichstein memorial

The Frohlichstein memorial committee was organized Monday in the City Bank Building. Mayor Lyons appointed chairman with John C. O Connell secretary and Frederick I. Thompson treasurer. Captain Leon Schwarz heads the subscriptions sub committee joined by Henry Hess and Captain E J Grove. The group aims to promote a suitable memorial and civic tribute for Esau Frohlichstein following his funeral in Mobile.

Frohlichstein Pat J. Lyons City Bank Lyons John C. O'Connell Frederick I. Thompson Leon Schwarz Henry Hess E. J. Grove Esau Frohlichstein Mobile

Aged Wrinkled Faces Rejuvenated With Simple Wax Treatment

An aged face is described as a mask to a youthful look using ordinary mercorized wax from any drug store. Applied at night and washed off in the morning, the wax supposedly removes worn skin to reveal a pinky white complexion in one to two weeks. Freckles liver spots pimples and wrinkles are claimed to vanish with the treatment. A Saxolite wash lotion recipe is given for instant wrinkle reduction.

Hammel Will Filed for Probate After May Death

The will of Leopold Hammel, who died May 14, was filed for probate Monday afternoon. Executors are widow Matilda Hammel and brother Julius Hammel. Bequests were made to Hammel's sister, his niece, and two nephews. The bulk of the estate goes to his widow.

Leopold Hammel Matilda Hammel Julius Hammel Mr. Hammel

St Patrick's Benevolent Club Plans Tuesday Meeting

The St Patrick's Benevolent and Social Association will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the hall.

St. Patrick's Benevolent and Social Association

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Offer Gentle Relief

The advertisement promotes HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS as the best gentle remedy for constipation, sluggish liver, headaches, dizziness, and biliousness. It claims cleansing of bowels and blood, with benefits for skin conditions in women. Available from Hot Springs Chem. Co. Ark. and druggists for 25 cents with a money back guarantee and free samples.

Hot Springs Chem. Co Hot Springs Ark

Last Day for Submitting Sets Extended One Week

The Item announces a one week extension for solving the $750 Picture Game. Submissions are due by the evening of Saturday, June 27, with no sets accepted before Monday, June 22. Catalogs and 77 pictures are available, and sales run until June 20.

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