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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1913
Page
4
The Manchester, a 5,368 ton iron steamship carrying 6,000 tons of cargo and a crew of forty, struck a iceberg at 2 o'clock Sunday morning, broke its bow, storms and flooding followed, and the ship headed for safe harbor as it sank amid heavy seas.
Paris reports Etienne Marie Tanel, long serving French consul general in New York, appointed minister to Brazil. He will present his credentials in New York to Marie Georges Bosseront d Anglade, Barcelona consul general, who has held U.S. consulates since. Piles cure claim appears in the text with a medical advertisement for PAZO.
Robert Bacon former American secretary of state and ambassador to France wed in Lima Peru on November 4. He arrives as special envoy for the Negro Endowment for International Missions and undertakes extensive arrangements for his mission.
An advertise style claim touts a simple wax face treatment as a “magical” method to shed dull skin. It suggests washing with warm water, then applying a saxolite solution to reveal a fresh, healthy look and reduced wrinkles.
Alabama reports President Wilson will deliver the principal address at Horse Shoe Bend July 4 1914 marking the 100th anniversary of the battle. The celebration includes a March 27 ceremony in Dadeville a monument push and visits by officials and military units with medals histories and a Washington appeal for a $50 000 monument appropriation.
An advertisement notes Chamberlain's Tablets produce a pleasant purgative effect and a healthy body and mind, claiming to make users feel joyful. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
George H. Gay former Ursinus College fullback of Blackington Mass died in Phoenixville hospital from a broken neck after a tackle during a game last Saturday. He played for the Union club team against Potts Town.
Mrs. Emily H Miller aged 80 died yesterday at her brother Rev George Huntington’s Northfield home. She was a well known authoress.
J. J. Hauser, a prohibition violator, is jailed for twenty days for violating an injunction from the law and equity court. He was convicted in city court on the same offense, marking a third offense in that tribunal. A November 28 case against Hauser on the same charge is planned. Others in Tuesday’s docket include Vivian Packer for trespassing after war and Wilkie Brasfield for petit larceny, both nolle pressed. Concealed weapons case against G. D. Henderson delayed to November 21. Assault with a gun verdict given against Thomas Cleveland. Wednesday’s call lists Mary Upshaw for embezzlement and false pretenses and Clifford Hutchinson for bond forfeiture.
Daniel W. Troy appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court from Judge Gaston Gunter’s ruling denying a mandamus to force the state auditor to issue a warrant for fees as special counsel for the state. The case, entered in the preferred class, likely will be submitted November 13 and concerns about forty one thousand dollars in fees paid or owed during the O’Neal administration after a 1911 act authorizing special counsel was ruled invalid.
Nannie Mercer filed suit in circuit court through attorney F. J. Inge against Western Union Telegraph Company seeking 1950 dollars for failing to deliver a message to her mother Mrs. M. A. Fortenberry in Columbia Mississippi stating Dont know that I will live till night.
Equity and law docket notes from the In the Courts pages list divorce decree for Minerva W. Villiers versus Robert A. Villiers and multiple decree pro confesso actions. motions to set aside, demurrers, and judgments by court in numerous cases including politicians and firms, plus a call for Wednesday with Fish & Oyster Co. and Cadillac Motor Car Co. versus Evans Furniture Co.
Parker faces trespass after warning charge and appears quashed. Thomas Cleveland found guilty of assault with a gun. Willie Brasfield convicted of petit larceny. Nelle J Haush guilty of violating prohibition law.
An old ad advocates Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and irregularities. It claims bladder regulation for children and offers a monthly treatment regimen.
Grand jury investigation into the Meade Barr confession involving Mrs. Ellie M Lake and the murder of Miss Brown near Dallas last summer progressed with little expected action. Barr's charges against Lake remained secret as her attorneys urged openness before the jury. A journalist was jailed for contempt after publishing overheard details of Barr’s confession.
Joseph Pulitzer Jr editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Clayton Missouri and paid a $25 fine. He was arrested by Sheriff Bode of St Louis County who said Pulitzer sped to keep an automobile from passing and giving it dust. The pursuing car was driven by the sheriff.
A broad reshuffle of wardens at state convict camps was ordered by the convict board and approved by the governor. W M Coleman moves from Speigner’s to convict farm No 4 in Montgomery County, T C Dawson becomes warden at Speigner’s, Li E Dawson shifts from Belle Ellen to Flat Top, and R U Teague leaves convict farm No 4 to lead Belle Ellen. The changes took effect Monday.
Fayette R. Salter, pardoned by President Wilson, arrived in Mobile with family and supporters after new evidence revealed Lee Watson’s mental unbalance. The 1898 trial in Mobile ended in a guilty verdict and reimprisonment, but Northcutt’s efforts secured the pardon and release.
Montevideo Uruguay November 4 Col Theodore Roosevelt arrived to a reception by the Uruguayan minister of foreign affairs officials and leaders from educational bodies clubs and the diplomatic corps.
In Albany New York on November 4 James A D Findley of Salisbury Mills scoffs at a five pound turnip sent to Vice President Marshall. He says he has given cows larger turnips and sends a ten plus pound turnip to Governor Glynn. The governor's turnip is on display in the executive chamber with plans to cut a larger piece for a family meal.
Manager Edward V. O'Connor announced Annie Russell and a 25 member company will perform She Stoops to Conquer at the Lyric on Saturday November 8 despite ongoing labor dispute with the stage hands.
The ad claims thin people can gain five to eight pounds in fourteen days by using Sargol mixed with meals. It says the product converts sugars and starches into fat as nourishing tissue, stops waste, and builds healthy flesh quickly. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Co and other druggists in large boxes with a weight‑gain guarantee.
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