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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1914

Page

9

Williams to retire from Mobile fair booster role

Cliff Williams announces he cannot continue with the Gulf Coast Fair effort in Mobile due to summer plans abroad and ties to Meridian. The Mobil executive committee adopts a resolution expressing appreciation for his inspiration and assistance in securing capital and planning the exposition.

Cliff Williams Mobile Meridian Williams Central Fair Committee Gulf Coast

Belle Boulet Dies After Lingering Illness at 850 Dauphin Street

Mrs Belle M Boulet widow of Numa P Boulet died Saturday at 3 10 am at her home 850 Dauphin Street after a lingering illness She was a Pensacola Florida native who moved to the city as a child and was a devout St Josephs Catholic member She is survived by three children two brothers a sister a step sister six half brothers and other relatives Interment is planned for Sunday.

Belle M. Boulet Numa P. Boulet Dauphin Street Pensacola Fla Louis Touarlt St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marguerite Maybelle Frank Touart James Touart A. G. Quinn Paul Turner Seattle Wash

Thomas Leads After Fifty Miles In Six Hundred Mile Race

In Indianapolis on May 30 three foreign cars led at the 200 mile mark while Wishart, the nearest American, was fifth. Dawson and Gilhooley were seriously hurt. Dawson later denied fatally injured. Thomas held a slim lead at fifty miles as Boillot pressured him at the halfway point with Christiaens third.

Indianapolis Wishart Dawson Gilhooley Anderson Goux Thomas Chris Oaens Guyot Boillot Ind Christiaens

Mobile Wins Morning Game Over Nashville

Mobile defeated Nashville 8 to 2 in a morning game. Hogg starred for Mobile scoring ten hits while Berger started for Nashville and was reliefed by Renfer. Final line shows Mobile 8 runs on 11 hits with 0 errors, Nashville 2 runs on 10 hits with 2 errors.

Nashville Tenn Mobile Berger Renfer Hogg Gulls R. H. E. Mobiles Seac Hogg and Schmidt Gibson

Recorder Holds Long Session in State Court

An extended session of the recorder's court heard multiple cases. Richard Lawson faced assault and battery with a fence rail injury to Jeff Cook and received fines, costs, and hard labor with an appeal bond set. Margaret Hunter, wielding an axe, was fined with hard labor and assessed costs. Neville Austin, charged with assault by knife, received a small fine and a bond for appeal. Joan Hufus faced resisting an officer and a small fine or jail time. John Allstock was fined for reckless driving. Oliver Elams was discharged after police found no basis for murder links to Birmingham. he denied ever visiting Birmingham.

Recorder's Court Richard Lawson Jeff Cook Cook Margaret Hunter Margaret Brown Hunter Neville Austin Jessie Hill Joan Hufus Macon New Edington John Allstock Oliver Elams Mabry and Fincher Birmingham Elams

Local obituaries and funeral services records

Elliott Boone aged 22 of Atmore Alabama died Friday after illness. Widow, three sisters and other relatives survive. Remains sent to Atmore for interment by Roche Burke Undertaking. Frances Jernigan funeral held Friday at 3 PM from family home with Rev A G Richards officiating. Interment Pine Crest cemetery. Pallbearers named. John J Cotlin funeral held Friday at 4:30 from family residence and 5 at Broad Street Methodist church. Interment Magnolia cemetery. Semmes Camp U C V and Mobile Typographical Union attended. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.

Elliott Boone Atmore Escambia County Ala Roche & Burke Undertaking Company Frances Jernigan A. G. Richards Wade I F. Jernigan Georgia Mobile Pine Crest Cemetery J. W B. W W. F. Jernigan FE. Remis Charles Sherman Conrad Rettig John J. Cotlin North Carolina Street Broad Street Methodist Church W. Roberts Semmes Camp No. 11 Mobile Typographical Unio Magnolia Cemetery Joseph Nixon John Bright E. T. Toomer E. T. Spotswood Sid Ardoyne R. Awis D. P. Baker Preston Morrow J. J. Russell The Typographical Union Joseph F. Hynde

Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland in morning game

Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 6 to 3 in morning action at Cleveland. Cicotte pitched well through seven innings after a late push by Cleveland, with Jackson Alcock Weaver Turner contributing two-base and home runs in the scoring. Errors marred the game as Chicago held the lead to secure the win.

American League Cleveland R.H.E Chicago Cicotte Schalk Mitchell Blanding O'Neill New York R.H.E. Philadelphia Shawkey Schang Warhop Pieh Nanamaker Boston R.H.E. Washington Colseees Ayres Engel Hendry Leonard Collins Coombe Carrigan Thomas Ohio Chicago White Sox R.H.E. Cleveland Hite Jackson Alcock Weaver Turner Callins Johnston Lajoie Mitchell Blinding Berger Chase Ball Bigan Evans

Athletics Defeat Yanks in Morning Game 8 to 0

Philadelphia shutout New York 8 to 0 as Murphy hit a homer and McInnis added a double. Shawkey struggled, leaving early after three outs in the first inning. Pieh and Warhop logged most of the mound work for the Yankees while the A's base runners capitalized on timely hits and keys.

Athletics Yanks New York Philadelphia Shawkey Cole Murphy Collins Baker McInnis R. H. Bi Cook Strunk Williams Nanamaker Peckinpaugh Truesdale Warhop Pieh Schang Hite Pied Hildebrand and O'Loughlin

Cincinnati Beats Pittsburg 3-2 In Morning Game

Cincinnati wins 3-2 over Pittsburg in the morning game after a triple and key errors, with Yingling Ames Gonzales Clark Cooper OToole Gibson listed among players. Other leagues report Boston beating Philadelphia 8-7 in Philadelphia morning, while Baltimore over Pittsburgh 4-2 at Baltimore, and Buffalo topping Brooklyn 4-0 in Buffalo.

Brooklyn R.H.E New York Demaree Wiltse Meyers McLean Ragan Allen Brown Wagner Miller Pittsburg Cincinnati Pittsburgh Yingling Ames Gonzales Clark Cooper O'Toole Gibsonshall Oescher Mattison Alexander Burns Killifer McCarthy R. H. FE Philadelphia R.H.E. Boston Rudolph, Tyler Whaling Baltimore Buffalo R.H.E. Brooklyn

Amusements at the Empire show two reels and more

The Empire presents The Treasure Ship a two reel Kalem feature with Alice Hollister in the lead. The Price of Drinks a Biograph farce also screens. Tomorrow offers three features with star casts including A Sentimental Burglar and Red Riding Hood of the Hills and The Clock Went Wrong.

the Empire Biograph Alice Hollister Vitagraph Maurice Costello Mary Charlson G. M. Anderson Margi Clayton Essanay Selig

Zuckerman Applies for Mobile Liquor License

J H Zuckerman files for a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors at retail in Mobile Alabama. The two story frame building sits on a triangular lot bounded by Hamilton Street Davis Avenue and State Street. Application seeks license effective July 1 1914.

J.H. Zuckerman Honorable Excise Commission City of Mobile Alabama Hamilton Street Davis Avenue State Street J. H. Zuckerman

Mexican Constitutionalists Attack Reported Near Tampico

The San Luis offensive by the Constitutionalists was said to have begun. Unclear if Vi Carranza will arrive. rumors place him at Durango. Sent via Associated Press from Tampico, with a May 2 report carried through Brownsville.

Prensa Tampico Brownaville Texas San Luis Vi Carranza Durange

American in Mexican jail reported as well treated

On board the Albany cruiser, officers landed at Ariste and located T. J. ith, an American under arrest at Tenala, reporting he was confined but well treated and his family at liberty.

California Mazatlan San Diego Albany Ariste T. J. Ith Tenala Liberty

French consul appeals for protection in Mazatlan siege

The French consul at Mazatlan asked Admiral Howard of the U S fleet for aid to protect foreigners amid a long siege. He urged relief from starvation threatening the populace and a halt to killings of noncombatants.

Mazatlan California Mex San Diego Cal Akring Concule Howard

Carranza Agent Seated at Niagara Talks Delayed Clearing

Washington notes show administration officials awaiting Monday replies from mediators as Carranza envoy seeks representation. The Constitutionalists push for recognition while Huerta’s status looms. Memorial Day disrupts routine. Vera Cruz fines and Silliman’s fate draw attention.

Carranza Washington Carranga Mexico Huerta Stickney Vera Cruz Bavaria Puerto Mexico Yptranga John R Silliman Saltillo United States Justin Hampton Roads Silliman State Department

New Orleans Cotton Markets Open Steady Amid Rain Reports

New Orleans cotton opened dull with markets elsewhere closed. Private Texas rain reports spurred moderate buying as prices moved from unchanged to up 3 points and later 1 to 6 points higher.

New Orleans Orleans Texas

Fire in Mobile Item office lightly damages building

Fire discovered in the Mobile Item business office Saturday at 1 05 am. An alarm from Box 21 called crews. Damage was slight and extinguished without using a hose. Defective wiring is suspected but not confirmed.

Mobile Item

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