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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

9

Fifth Woman Emerges in Morrison Case

Miss Eleanor Ostrander joins the long list of Morrison's alleged fiances and widows in Chicago on May 29. Police suspect more women claim him as husband or betrothed after Homer Edward Morrison died a week earlier. Ostrander says Morrison courted her for six years and gave gifts during outings.

Associated Press Chicago Homer Edward Morrison Eleanor Ostrander Morrison W. E. Morrison Miss Ostrander

Oldest Established Specialist Offers Fast Dental Relief

A historic dental practice touts reliability and speed to treat tooth pain. It promises minimal delay between diagnostic visit and relief, emphasizing long standing patient trust and prompt appointments.

Veterans Parade Opens in Chattanooga With Ideal Weather

Veterans from every Confederate state gather for the twenty third annual street parade in Chattanooga Tennessee as ideal weather prevails. Jacksonville Florida wins the bid to host the twenty fourth reunion with General Bennett H Young and three departmental commanders re elected. More than a thousand schoolchildren attend the Pied Piper of Hamelin presentation and a grand ball closes the reunion at Bennett H Young pavilion. Chamberlains Liniment advertised for back pain.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Jacksonville Fla United Confederate Bennett H. Young Louisville Nashville Houston Texas Tulsa Okla Florida City Young Thomas S. Garnett Norfolk Army of

Smith May Yet Hang at Gadsden

Jay Smith, condemned for the murder of Policeman Patterson at Alabama City, may still face hanging at Gadsden without a new trial. The Alabama Supreme Court partially denied the state’s bid to quash its order reversing the death sentence, overruling a verbal motion to set aside submission but delaying a ruling on a prehearing. A final decision on that question is expected soon.

Montgomery Ala Jay Smith Gadsden Supreme Court Smith Policeman Patterson Alabama City

Polish Couple Sentenced For Forged Pawn Tickets

Paris reports a Polish-born Princess De Puzyna received one year and Count De Sobanski two years in prison for forging pawn tickets. They admitted pawning an item for four francs and altering the ticket to 14 000 francs to sell it to a broker. The count claimed swindling was sport and praised his own chemist and philosopher works.

Associated Press Paris Princess de Puzyna Count de Sobanski de Gobanski

State Textbook Commission Hurries to Adoptions

Montgomery May 29 Members of the state textbook commission push to complete hearings tonight and decide on textbook adoptions within 24 hours. They expect Auburn talks with Secretary of State William J. Bryan to influence plans as bidders clash over the five year depository contract and selection authority.

Montgomery Ala State Textbook Commission William J. Bryan Auburn

Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen approves insurance policy changes

In San Francisco on May 29 the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen adopted a full payout policy at age 70. A paid-up policy form and eye disability coverage were rejected. A new $2,006 policy becomes effective August 1 with raises to the two lower grades. A referendum on a strike for Eastern roads will run from June 15, and support was pledged for expanding the Erdman act arbitration commission from three to six members.

San Francisco Brotherhood of Railway W. G. Lee Mr. Lee Eastern Railroads Federal Arbitration Commission

Debating Names for State Depository Bid

Fragmentary passage outlines bidders for a state depository including State Auditor C B Smith from Montgomery, Loveman, Joseph and Loeb from Birmingham, and Samuel Adams Byrne. Mentions a Montgomery firm in the race and interpretation of the statute governs appointive power while noting handling and distribution of books as a factor.

C. B. Smith Montgomery Loveman Joseph and Loeb Birmingham Samuel Adams Byreee

Movement to raise Alabama attorney general salary proposed

In Montgomery on May 29 the idea was aired to boost the attorney general’s pay from 3000 to six to eight thousand dollars. The plan aims to attract high practice lawyers by making the office a major post and placing the AG and assistant over all state litigation including railroad rate cases. Obstacle is constitutional limit on salary changes during a term. Also a note on Cham berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a stomach aid.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Atorneys Atorney Atea

Mechanic Rescues Self From Machinery Accident

T. J. Osborn a machinist saved his life by gripping a hanger and holding on after a belt broke and whipped him against shafting. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital with no serious injuries expected.

Anniston Ala St. Luke's Hospital

Eczema Cure Story Prompts Hood’s Sarsaparilla Use

A mother from Maine recounts severe infant eczema spreading over her child’s face hands and body. After masking and restraining the baby they used Hood’s Sarsaparilla and the child fully recovered, now healthy. The advert highlights Hood’s as a blood purifier and builder.

Hood Inez Lewis Baring Maine

River Steamer Torando Sinks in Ohio River

The river steamer Torando bound for Pittsburg sank at Dam No. 9 in the Ohio River last night. A crew of 29 escaped as many leaped into the water and were rescued by river men. High water and a swift current caused the accident.

Associated Press New Cumberland W. V Low Pittsburg Ohio River

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