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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1914

Page

3

Roosevelt Discovers Unknown River in Brazil

Col Theodore Roosevelt says attention to reports of a new river in Brazil is fully justified after delivering a lecture for the National Geographic Society. He attends to a Pennsylvania coal strike fee suit at his New York editorial offices and plans to return to Oyster Bay.

Associated Press New York Col Theodore Roosevelt Washington National Geographic Society Brazil Roosevelt Attorney Wales John Mitchell Pennsylvania Oyster Bay

Assault to murder charged after fight in Plateau

Chief Field Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch and Deputy Delchamps arrested Alex Reed at his Plateau home on an assault to murder charge. Reed allegedly stabbed Will Harris Tuesday night causing serious injuries to the arm head and side.

Dennis Lynch Delchamps Alex Reed Plateau Reed Will Harris Harris

Webb Succeeds Clayton as House Judiciary Chair

Representative Edwin Y. Webb of North Carolina was unanimously chosen chairman of the house judiciary committee, succeeding Henry D. Clayton who has been named a federal judge in Alabama. Webb’s elevation follows Clayton’s appointment to the federal bench.

Associated Press Washington Edwin Y. Webb North Carolina House Judiciary Committee Henry D. Clayton Alabama

Mobile marriage licenses issued by probate court

The Mobile county probate court issued marriage licenses on Wednesday to Ennis Frank Brown and Mary Del Buono, and to John Alexis Tardy and Anna Agnes Goldsburough.

Probate Court Mobile County Ennis Frank Brown Mary del Buono John Alexis Tardy Anna Agnes Goldsburough

Reception in Washington Brings Pleasure to Reunion Guests

The article notes a reception in Washington where the honoree expressed pleasure at meeting again many friends and acquaintances, marking a warm, cordial gathering.

Washington

Roosevelt Conference Sparks Progressives in Congress

Former President Roosevelt met with Progressive party members in congress in Washington. The gathering stirred interest as they anticipate his participation in the upcoming congressional campaign and note the cheer he lifted among colleagues. Continued on Page Ten.

Washington Roosevelt Progressive Party Congress

Niles Plans Bay Flight Over Statue of Liberty Loop

Chas Niles, 24, will pilot a monoplane over New York Bay and loop the loop repeatedly above the Statue of Liberty to prove his flying skill amid doubt from Lincoln Beachy. Thousands of workers in Manhattan will witness the stunt.

New York Lincoln Beachy Chas Niles New York Bay

St. Joseph's Institute Graduation Details

The graduating class of St. Joseph's Institute will receive diplomas at commencement exercises Thursday evening at 2 30 at St. Joseph's Hall, Jefferson and St. Louis streets. The class of 1914 includes Miss Marguerite Rourke Miss Essimina Imland and Miss Rosa Meennner.

St. Joseph's Institute St. Joseph’s Hall Jefferson and St. Louis Streets Marguerite Rourke Essimena Imland Rosa Meenner

Ex Deputy Fined for Liquor Violation Case

Fred Norden and ex-deputy Spencer Newell faced arraignment in the Inferior Criminal Court before Judge Henry Chamberlain for liquor violations. Each was fined 101 dollars or 50 days in jail with bond set at 150 dollars after notice of appeal.

Fred Norden Spencer Newell Henry Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Hattie Holt Webb Powell Offis Powel J. M. Murphy Lizzie Noyd Philip Washington

Gorgas Speaks on Sanitation at University of Arkansas

General W. C. Gorgas will address the University of Arkansas School of Medicine graduating class at the Lyric Theatre. He will discuss sanitation in Panama and note lessons from tropic disease research, referencing the 1901 yellow fever mosquito discovery led by Major Walter Reed.

Hi. von Ezderf Mobile Vera Cruz Gorgas Army Walter Reed

Vind Helps Delicate Louise Grow Stronger Says Brooklyn Mother

A Brooklyn mother reports her nine year old daughter Louise improved in appetite energy and appearance after six weeks on Vind. She credits Vinci as a natural blood maker and body builder and notes a money back guarantee. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile Alabama. Saxo Salve offered for skin troubles.

Louise Vinci Geo. E. Munro Brooklyn N. Y van Antwerp Drug Corporation, Incorporated Mobile Ala. P. S

Thos J Young Seeks City Commissioner Run

Thos J Young announces candidacy for Mobile City Commissioner with active support from numerous friends as the campaign begins.

Two Americans Reach French Amateur Golf Final

May 27 two Americans Francis Ouimet and Henry J. Topping advanced to the final round of the French amateur golf championship at Versailles. Ouimet defeated Eric Apperley of New South Wales four up with three to play, while Topping beat Jerome D. Travers three up with two to play.

Associated Press Versailles Francis Ouimet Henry J. Topping Ouvimet Eric Apperley New South Wales Topping Jerome D. Travers

Graduates to Receive Degrees in Mobile Proceedings

A list of graduates from the School of Medicine includes William Arthur Clark and 18 others from Alabama and Mississippi. Pharmacy graduates Bryant Moody Dedwylder Charles F Grove and Robert Carl Hill also receive graduate in pharmacy degrees. Surg Gen Gorgas arrived in Mobile nine hours ahead of schedule and attended the alumni meeting. He will be guest of honor at the Battle House banquet with speeches by D H Edington Dr Dodson and J C O Connell. Governor O Neal cannot attend the exercises as he is out of state. The Thursday program followed the luncheon and city tour for the guest of honor.

Jesse McCampbell Reed Ray Minette Ala Wyatt Sanford Roberts Lafayette School of Medicine Department of Pharmacy Messrs Bryant Moody Dedwylder Charles F. Grove Robert Carl Hill William Crawford Gorgas U.S Mobile FE. D. Bondurant Medical College Gorgas D. H. Edington Dodson Prederick J. Thompson J. C. O’connell George H. Denny University of Alabama O'Neal

Wireless Record Made In Daylight Link Of 807 Miles

A new daylight wireless communication record reportedly occurred May 9 between the Matson liners Wilhelmina and Matsonia with Captain Peter Johnston aboard the Wilhelmina stating the ships 807 miles apart exchanged messages for thirty minutes. The distance surpasses previous records by over 300 miles and confirms a notable advance in wireless tech.

Associated Press San Francisco Matson Wilhelmina Matsonia Peter Johnston Honolulu

Personalities in Mobile Visit and Club Dance May 28

Notables and visitors in Mobile include W R McKinley of Columbus Mississippi and Mr and Mrs W D Harrigan of Fulton Alabama. The St Vincent Literary and Athletic Club plans an informal dance on May 28 at 8 30 pm at their hall Lawrence and Charleston Streets. Other guests: Thomas H Robinson civil engineer from Nashville at Cawthon Hotel. Thomas S Smith of Pensacola at Trevidence Infirmary. George H Hervey of Pensacola at Cawthon Hotel. J P Hosmer bank examiner from Montgomery. Albert Brie de returning to New Orleans. S H Barrows of National Kellastone Co visiting Mobile.

St. Vincent Thomas H. . Robinson Nashville, Tenn Cawthon Hotel George H. Hervey San Carlos Pensacola Fla Mobile

Business visit ties Tampa contracts to southern trip

Barrows said he closed several fine contracts in Tampa during a business tour en route to his home from South Florida. William Allen, head of the New Orleans Tourists Bureau, spent Sunday in Mobile on the way from Atlanta to New Orleans, joining Crescent City excursionists. Ben Schwartz of Houston is in Mobile en route to the Mississippi Gun Club tournament at Meridian.

W. R. McKinley Columbus, Miss Albert Briede Mobile New Orleans South Florida Barrows Tampa William Allen Atlanta Orleans Crescent City Ben Schwartz Wing Shot Houston Tex Meridian Miss

Typo s to Hold Their Election Wednesday

Mobile Typographical Union No. 27 will hold their annual election Wednesday afternoon at the Central Trades Council Hall for delegates to the International Union and for local officers. Candidates for International delegate are W. E. B. Ziebach and J. Kelly. Election runs from 3 to 6 p m. Also promotion for Chamberlain's Liniment with user testimonial claiming rheumatism relief.

Mobile Typographical Union No. 27 Central Trades Council Hall International Union W. EB. Ziebach J. Kelly

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Webb Clayton All National Biscuit Co Ataier Ewee Wits Hudnutt Horlick Lavalliere Colgate Jergen Castoria Ilue Charles Niles LOE Joc ST. Joseph’s Institute W. C. Gorgas Thos. J. Young Tomourrow William Arthur Clark New Decatur James Horace Dodson Covin Maurice Miller Duncan Montgomery Necy Lewis Gachet James Claude George Godard Samuel Terrell Hardin Northport Wilbur Little Hoard Camp Hill Lemuel Jefferson Johns Edwardsville Charles LeBaron, Jr Gulfport Charles David Mason Henvgar George Guy Oswalt Tuskegee William McGehee Owsley Wetumpka Winston Carl Pool Leakesville Mrs. Seale Harris New Battle House Angelo Festorazzi Toulmin Gaines J. S. Turberville M. D Century Columbus Walter Fudge Lamison John Rush McDonald Optical CO Dauphin Street Atlantic A. & P. Tea Store Thea Nectarter Ieee Stone Baking Company van Atu Ery Dauphin Sultana C.J. Gayfer & Company Mobile’s Greatest Women’s Wear Shop W. D. Harrigan Fulton, Ala City Battle House Thomass. Smith E. E. Simpson Trevidence Infirmary J. P. Hosmer National Bank Examiner S. H. Barrows The National Kellastone Co W. A. Lockhard Homer City Haskin Item Office Zach
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