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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1913

Page

3

Beauty Ties Health to Women’s Appeal and Bowels

Health drives beauty not cosmetics argues a testimonial driven piece. It cites constipation as a common cause of headaches lassitude dull skin and eyes and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild permanent remedy. A sample offer to Monticello Illinois readers is included with a free bottle by mail.

Caldwell Jennie Snedeker West Monroe St Chicago America W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Girl shoots man near Springer in self defense case

Miss Leta Hesteriy, 20, fired a shotgun at Walter Hickman as he rode by her home near Springer Oklahoma. Hickman fell, drawn his pistol, and was shot again, dying. Hesteriy was arrested and jailed. Hickman had been arrested recently on charges of firing into the Hesterly home. He had been en route to Ardmore to sign a peace bond when killed.

Springer, Okla Leta Hesteriy Walter Hickman Hickman Hesterly Ardmore

Notice in Chancery Mobile Alabama Marston vs Collins

In Chancery at Mobile Alabama Archibald B Marston complains against Joshua Collins Sr Jr Christopher Collins and Larkin Collins alleging unknown heirs and claims on lands in Mobile County Alabama. They are ordered to plead by June 27 1913 or be confessed. Notice published in the Mobile Item for four weeks.

Rie District Court Southern District of Alabama Will Smith Whistler Mobile Robert T. Ervin Archibald B. Marston Joshua Collins, Sr Court of Chancery Thirteenth Southwestern Chancery Division State of Joshua Collins Joshua Collins, Jr Christopher C. Collins Christopher Collins Larkin Collins Spring Hill Road Mobile Item

Russia objects to breaking up Balkan League

London May 27 A Chronicle high authority says Britain will back Bulgaria but France and Russia may differ. Russia objects to dissolving the Balkan League and will not act as mediator unless both Serbia and Bulgaria request it. Serbia, with Greece support, aims to hold all Macedonia districts. The Greeks and Bulgars clashed after Bulgars tried to retake a railway outpost communication line to Serres. Three regiments overstepped orders leading to Greek confrontation.

Associated Press London The Chronicle Bulgaria Great Britain France Russia Servia Greece Macedonia Daily Telegraph Serres

Greek Bulgarian fighting near Saloniki reported heavy losses

Official Greek losses show three officers and 56 men killed and three officers and 184 men wounded after fighting near Saloniki. King Constantine’s arrival helps halt hostilities and Greece seeks a wide neutral zone. Bulgarian premier to issue strict orders to prevent further clashes. Also a testimonial for Foley’s Kidney Pills from J A Farmer of Auburn New York describes a permanent cure.

Associated Press Athens Saloniki Constantine Greece Auburn New York Foley J. A. Farmer van Antwerp Drug Corporation

George and Mary Leave Germany After Potsdam Review

King George and Queen Mary ended their visit with a review of the Guards Army corps at Potsdam and a gala luncheon at Potsdam palace. They departed for England in the late afternoon amid unconfirmed reports of Emperor William visiting Portsmouth in August with a German warship escort.

Associated Press Berlin King George Queen Mary England Guards Army Corps Potsdam Potsdam Palace London William Portsmouth

Progressives to Seek New Time for GOP Convention

Senator Cummins said conciliation committees of Progressive Republicans will reconvene within two weeks to push for a fall Republican national convention appeal. They will discuss party reorganization and state representation changes and urge the national committee to postpone next year’s convening as previously advised.

Associated Press Washington Cummins National Committee National Executive Committee

Johnson stirs land law debate with drastic alien bill

Governor Hiram W. Johnson calls the recent anti alien land law one of the most drastic measures in California. In a May letter to Walter G. Mathewson he denounces supporters of referendum against the law as idiots or bought. He praises labor leaders who stand with Santa Clara and declares the state has done the big thing in alien land legislation.

Associated Press San Jose Cal Walter G. Mathewson Mr. Bryan San Francisco Santa Clara County

Lame back relief urged with Chamberlain's Liniment

The article recommends Chamberlain's Liniment as the best remedy for back muscle rheumatism. It notes the product is sold by all dealers.

Prominent Japs Urge Calminess

Prominent Japanese at a dinner urged calm and patient efforts for a friendly solution to the Japan United States difficulty. Speakers included Baron Shibusawa Jokichi Takamine and Barons Shimada. Nakano noted racial prejudice as a cause and urged action against white race attitudes. Count Okiyama and Baron Sakatani spoke at Yokohama on amicable peace and the usefulness of international peace societies.

Associated Press Tokio Japan United States Baron Shibusawa American Japanese Association Buey Nakano Tokio Chamber of Commerce Baron Shimada Jokichi Takamine Canada Australia California

Tuskegee Baptist Church to Get Beautified

Tuskegee Alabama May 27 the Tuskegee Baptist Church led by J Renfroe Curry will undergo a modernization project. A neighboring lawn will become a flowering park front garden with bermuda sod walks and transplanted flowers funded by public subscriptions from church members.

Tuskegee Ala Alabama

Baby Loves ZEMO for Skin Trouble

Advertisement touts ZEMO for infant and adult skin issues offering immediate relief and a money back guarantee. It claims effectiveness for rashes eczema dandruff and inflamed skin with testimonials and a 25 or 26 cent bottle price from Flowers Jeweler Oakdale and Druggists.

Baby Zemo Oakdale

No Penalty with Webb Liquor Law

Knoxville Tennessee May 27 Judge RE T Sanford told the federal grand jury that no conviction can be secured under the Webb act. He said the act has no power to inflict a penalty and its main value is to remove liquor shipments from federal protection, giving states broader latitude to enforce their own liquor laws.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn RE. T. Sanford

Birmingham Loses Grape Juice Shipments This Summer

Nashville will route grape juice for south Alabama through Nashville, cutting Birmingham out as the state’s distributing point. Freight rates Nashville to Florala and nearby areas are so low that Birmingham, normally the distributor, loses thousands of dollars this season. Remarks by R. R. Phillips of Welch Grape Juice Co. of New York outlined the discrimination.

Birmingham Nashville South Alabama Tennessee Florala Ala R. R. Phillips Welch Grape Juice Company New York

Demopolis Police Arrests Highlight Prohibition Raids

Demopolis Alabama May 27 Colonel H A Monnier police chief led raids on liquor violators Saturday night Nellie Winn residing on Lyon near Ash Street was arrested after a search found twenty eight bottles of beer and several bottles of whiskey Most of the beer was on ice ready for customers Aaron Sidney also on Lyon Street was arrested for violating prohibition laws Both have prior convictions for selling intoxicating drinks.

Demopolis Ala H. A. Monnier Nellie Winn Lyon Ash Street Aaron Sidney Lyon Street

Birmingham Grand Jury Returns Many Bills

In Birmingham Alabama on May 27 a criminal court session returned about fifty true bills covering offenses from petit larceny to murder. One bill charged James E Browning a chauffeur in a fatal vehicle strike that killed four year old John B Floyd, with a second degree manslaughter count.

Birmingham Ala Criminal Court James E. Browning John B. Floyd Ted True Bill

Common Companions Dyspepsia and Bad Teeth

An advice piece emphasizes the link between dental health and digestion. It argues teeth do not belong in the stomach and poor chewing harms digestion, causing misery. The text urges preserving teeth for better physical condition and asks if the reader wants to insure dental preservation.

Sozodont Toothpaste Promises Scratch Free Whitening

Sozodont claims its paste cleans teeth without grit or acid and leaves enamel undamaged. Available for sale at all Toilet Counters.

Pope Enjoys Sunshine Visit in Vatican Gardens

The pope enjoyed sunshine in the Vatican gardens for a half hour marking his first outdoors respite since illness. Vatican employees offered homage as word spread of his appearance. In Jacksonville, Upchurch Lumber Co was placed in receivership by Federal Judge Call amid liabilities estimated at 900000 dollars.

Associated Press Rome Vatican Gardens Vatican Jacksonville, Fla Upchurch Lumber Company South Call United States District Court

Supreme Court Recess Through June 14 Final Meeting Day

The Supreme Court recessed yesterday to June 5 and again to June 14, the final meeting day of the term unless docket conditions require another decision day.

Washington Supreme Court

Ten Italians killed as train hits workers in Martinsburg

Ten Italian laborers building a railroad near Martinsburg West Virginia were killed and three injured when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train plowed into their gang at Doe Gully. The men fled a blast and tried to dodge a west freight, running onto the second track in front of the east bound passenger.

Martinsburg W. Va Doe Gully Here Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Delay in Signing Pact Hampers Turkish Balkan Peace

London May 27 The deadlock over signature of the Turkey Balkan peace treaty continues. European powers urge signatories ready to accept Sir Edward Grey's draft without delay. Bulgaria could sign to allow progress while recalcitrant states are pressured. Greek delegates will consult their government before replying.

London Turkey Balkan Edward Grey Bulgaria Sir Edward Grey

Two Engineers Die In Head-On Missouri Pacific Crash

Brant Missouri May 27 two engineers were killed and several others injured in a head-on collision between passenger trains No 11 westbound and No 12 eastbound on the Missouri Pacific Railway near Brant.

Brant, Mo Missouri Pacific Railway

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