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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1913

Page

12

Election verdict seen as mandate for Wilson reforms

Secretary Bryan hailed yesterday’s elections as the first broad expression of public support for Wilson’s program since the presidential race. Greta Daniels noted the result signals strong backing for the administration and trust in the Democratic Party to carry out November promises.

Washington Bryan Couny Wilson Greta Daniels Gu Lly Democratic Party

Players Face Hearing Delay In Baseball Labor Talks

Ball Players' Fraternity will not be considered by the American League at its annual meeting tomorrow because no reforms or contract changes have been requested. The National Commission is expected to act on players' demands first, while threats of a baseball war with the Federal League loom if actions are not taken. Cleveland and Pittsburgh teams were allegedly planned to challenge the Federal League, a claim denied by Cleveland owner Charles Sommers.

Johnson National Commission American Association Cleveland Pittsburg Federal League Charles Sommers Cleveland American League Club Toledo, American Association

President Ison Funds Joy Over Democratic Victories

President Ison expressed private satisfaction over Democratic wins in Nea a Teey, Massachusetts and Mary with tariff and currency as key issues. Secretary Bryan, who campaigned in Maryland and New Jersey, sent telegrams of congratulations to the victors and framed the results as approval of administration policies.

Associated Press Washington Ison Gay Nea A Teey Massachusetts Mary Bryan Maryland New Jersey Conco Vic

Star witness on stand in conspiracy defamation trial

Clarence F Funk testified in the case against Daniel Donahoe and Isaac Steifel, charged with defaming him. He traced his career to presidencies at M Rumley Co and IH Co, and prosecutors linked his Lorimer matter to the motive. The judge allowed repeat testimony about Edward Hines soliciting $10,000 for Lorimer's election.

Associated Press Chicago Clarence Funk Daniel Donahoe Isaac Steifel International Harvester Company M. Rumley Company la Porte Ind Lorimer Edward Hines Bell William Lorimer Hines Washington Oge Pam Legislative Committee Union League Club

Voters Endorse Wilson Policies Amid GOP Gains

Washington November 5 Both Democratic chairman Doremus and Republican chairman Woods praised yesterday’s elections. Doremus notes Massachusetts New Jersey and Maryland voters backed progressive policies tariff currency and Mexico, while Woods cites substantial Republican gains and Democratic losses. He says the Bull Moose showed little strength, likely drawing fewer votes than an independent ticket.

Washington Doremus Democratic Congressional Committee Woods Republican Congressional Committee Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Wilson Mexico Bull Moose

Bartlett Lands Chief Judgship in New York election

Willard Bartlett, Democrat and Independence League, won the chief judge seat on the state court of appeals. The Republican estimate put his margin at about 7,000 over William E. Werner. Frank H. Hiscock, running for associate judge, also secured election.

New York Court of Appeals Hiscock New York Willard Bartlett Independence League State Court of Appeals William E. Werner Frank Republican and Independence League

Stranded Yacht Wakiva Not in Serious Danger

Port Aransas Texas reports that the yacht Wakiva aground near here was not in serious danger yesterday and remains safe unless heavy weather arrives.

Wakiva Port Aransas Tex

If You Are a Drinking Man Stop Now or Lose Your Job

An appeal warns that many jobs close to those who drink and promotes ORRINE as a remedy. The ad promises a refund if no benefit after a trial and urges readers to quit drinking to regain productivity and value as sober workers.

Orrine

Hennessy And Glynn Meet In Albany

Albany. Gov Glynn received a telegram from John A Hennessy requesting an audience and was expected to meet him this afternoon The governor said Hennessy would present results of his graft inquiry and that any evidence would be given careful consideration The governor added he desires to deal with facts and not conclusions.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Glynn John A. Hennessy Hennessy Govenor

Court actions in Berney Law and Equity Court

Wednesday transactions include Hoover versus Grand Bay Land Co demurrers to second third and fourth pleas sustained as to second overruled as to third and fourth, Berenson and Sands versus Millie Schroy default judgment damages 175 64 with exemptions waived and property condemned for sale. Thursday call lists Richardson versus Hallett Mfg Co Meechem versus Crowley American Can Co versus Mobile Fish Oyster Co Pulver Chocolate Co versus Rubel Candy Co.

Hoover Grand Bay Land Co Berenson & Sands Millie Schroy Dennison Mfg. Co Mobile Fish & Oyster Co Cadillac Motor Co Evans Furniture Co F. E. Richardson Hallett Mfg. Co C. Co. Meechem W. M. Crowley American Can Co Pulver Chocolate & C.co Rubel Candy Co

Donovan Ought to Resign Dominates House Wrangle

In Washington on November 5 the house debated absenteeism. Representative Donovan of Connecticut accused Republican Leader Mann of breaking the law by not securing a leave of absence. Mann called Donovan a slanderer who ought to resign. Representative Hull halted hostilities by adjourning.

Associated Press Washington House Donovan Connecticut Mann Hull

Mobile Visitors Meet Friends During Personal Orbits

Sidney Rosenbaum once resident of Mobile now in New Orleans business circles shakes hands with old friends at the St. Andrew. Grenade couple from Frankville Alabama visit friends for several days. Others visiting Mobile include Dr. and Mrs. Kimball of Linden and Dr. and Mrs. Hemphill of Grand Bay at Bienville and at the Battle House. Claude J Croxdale and Dorothy Watson eloped from New Orleans to Mobile and plan to settle here.

Sidney Rosenbaum Mobile New Orleans the St. Andrew J. F. Grenade Frankville, Ala Dr. F. Hemphill Grand Bay, Ala The Bienville Mrs. C. J. Greenburgh New York Battle House Claude J. Croxdale

Cost of living climbs in Kansas City area says labor official

Kansas City reports show a ten year 59 percent rise in living costs while skilled wages grew about 26 percent. Unskilled wages remained flat due to higher labor supply. The educator cites schooling boosting costs as luxury becomes necessity, noting a Virginia example where a piano shifts from luxury to need.

Associated Press Kansas City George A. Trayer Department of Labor Trayer Virginia

Transport Kilpatrick Sails to Move Tenth Cavalry West

Galveston dispatch reports the Kilpatrick sailed for New York to transport the Tenth U S cavalry to El Paso for border patrol duty. The move aims to bolster patrols along the Texas border.

el Paso Texas Associated Press Galveston United States Kilpatrick New York Tenth United States Cavalry

Cavalry Moves Set to Reach El Paso by November Fourteenth

Orders for the transfer of the Fifteenth cavalry from three northern points to El Paso were modified today so that the squadrons may arrive at their destination on November 14.

Associated Press Chicago Fifteenth Cavalry el Paso

Compulsory domestic courses urged as remedy for troubled homes

Mrs. Catherine L. Van Wickle, president of the state conference on corrections and charities, advocated compulsory domestic courses for women in public schools. She also urged a federal fugitive husband law and said many train tramp cases involve runaway husbands.

Associated Press Lacrosse Wis Catherine L. van Wickle State Conference On Corrections and Charities

Will Criminale Escape Reported Suicide Attempt

Detectives corrected police reports after relatives said Will Criminale did not attempt suicide. They note Charles Criminale, not Will, was at home Tuesday and surprised to read he had begun drinking carbolic acid. Will is Charles’s brother.

Will Criminale Charles Criminale Murphy Charles

Official Salute for Roosevelt in Buenos Aires

Col. Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Buenos Aires aboard the Argentina gunboat Uruguay from Montevideo. A twenty one gun salute from the Uruguay and a Rosario reply marked the escort into harbor asDelegations greeted him on board and thousands cheered along the parade route while diplomats and military officials welcomed him.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Col Theodor Roosevelt Argentina Uruguay Montevideo Rosario Col. Roosevelt John W. Garrett War and Marine Foreign Diplomatic Corps Army Navy Mr. Garrett

Trial of Beiliss Nears Close in Murder Case

In Kiev on November 5 the Beiliss trial for the murder of boy Andrew Yushinsky nears a verdict this week. A majority jury verdict is required. a deadlock would favor the defendant. Precautions were taken if Beiliss is acquitted as cross examination of Father Pranaites exposes mistranslations behind anti Semitic claims.

Associated Press Kiev Russia Mendel Beiliss Andrew Yushinsky Beiliss Father Pranaites Turkestan

Round Table Club Considers U S Intervention in Mexico

At Tuesday’s Round Table Club meeting the topic was Should the United States Intervene for the Restoration of Orderly Government in Mexico. Mr Craighead proposed the issue and Mr Bromberg ruled the affirmative arguments strongest.

Round Table Club United States Mexico Craighead Bromberg

Fire damages Texas street home of D Franklin

A one story frame house at 60 Texas street owned by M J Vickers and occupied by D Franklin was slightly damaged by fire on Tuesday afternoon at 4 35 caused by sparks falling on the roof.

Texas Street D. Franklin M. J. Vickers

Motorman Barnes Fined After Davis Ave Collision

Motorman C Barnes on a Davis avenue car was arraigned in recorder's court and fined 25 dollars or fifty days for striking Traffic Officer Walter Burch. Barnes appealed the decision to the city court and posted a 150 dollar bond.

Ss. C. Barnes Davis Avenue Walter Burch Recorder’s Court Barnes

Legal Notices and Case Updates Across Multiple Dockets

Several cases advance or reset in chancery matters. Elizabeth Hochstein v Exchange Land Co on bill and decree pro confesso. Christian Thumm v Emilie Thumm motion to set aside decree pro confesso. Cross bill pro confesso granted upon payment of costs. Sarah L. Drake v Ethelbert A. Drake motion to dismiss granted. Wm Crawford v Sibley Land Co reset for Nov 12. J Willard Newman v Joshua Kennedy decree quieting title.

Elizabeth Hochstein Exchange Land Company Christian Thumm Emilie Thumm Sarah L. Drake Ethelbert A. Drake Wm. Crawford Et al Sibley Land Company J. Willard Newman Joshua Kennedy

Newbro's Herpicide hailed as original dandruff remedy

Advert appears to tout Newbro's Herpicide as the first and best dandruff germ killer. It attacks imitators and promises rapid scalp relief and prevention of hair loss, urging readers to seek the genuine product from trusted druggists.

Newbro

Deaths and Funerals John J Dickens 77

The funeral of John J Dickens, aged 77, is announced with details yet to be completed. Burial plans and memorial arrangements will be provided by the family.

John J. Dickens

Auto cars behind time in El Paso to Phoenix race

Fourteen of the nineteen cars starting the 272 mile El Paso to Phoenix race fell behind schedule. None started on time. Car No 17 abandoned the race an hour out after BISBEE Ariz. Nov. 5.

el Paso Phoenix Bisbee Ariz Car&s

M C A Talks On Biblical Facts Draw Big Attendance

A YMCA shop talks on plain Biblical facts drew large crowds last year, becoming highly popular. The event emphasized clear scriptural understanding and practical guidance for daily living.

Strikebreakers Face Violent Riots In Indianapolis Car Run

In Indianapolis a street car used by strikebreakers was attacked with bricks as crowds hurled missiles. One worker was badly hurt, others injured, and the car wrecked after it ran less than two miles. Police and strikers controlled the scene. the peace conference continued.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind

Edwards award $17 400 for breach of promise in Minnesota

William Rufus Edwards a wealthy St. Paul lumber man must pay Ada M. Cox of Rockford Illinois 17400 for alleged breach of promise a verdict in district court stalls after a prior 15000 judgment was reversed by the state supreme court and a new trial ordered

Associated Press ST. Paul, Minn William Rufus Edwards St. Paul Ada M. Cox Rockford Ills

Hair Hints and Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Advertising

A vintage style notice urges readers to own personal brushes and combs, avoid public ones, and wash weekly with soap and antiseptic. It promotes Parisian Sage as a daily scalp rub and shampoo aid, claiming rapid dandruff relief and hair vitality, sold by G. Van Antwerff & Son.

G. van Antwerff & Son

Release That Dammed Up Bile Promises Quick Relief

A vintage health ad touts podophyllin and May Apple Root as a liver regulator to relieve blocked bile and associated symptoms. It urges readers to consult a druggist or physician and promises satisfaction with the Podof lax formulation.

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Daniels American League Fraternity President Wires Stearns Irvington Moe On Main St. Stephens Road Petery East Broad Carlina St S. Broad St Clarence Funk Lamar Bartlett Lands Merriam Bessie Merriam Charlotte San Francisco Bessie C. Merriam H. C. Merriam Clarence Murphy Paris Hennessy and Glynn Law and Equity Court Law Side Berney L. C. Genella of Cullemburg, Ala City A. F. Eddington Port Arthur, Tex Cawthon Hotel C. F. Kimball Wife Linden, Ala H. C. Nelson Gadsden, Ala Roosevelt Buenos Ayres Table Chancery Court Thomash. Smith U.S First National Bank Mobile, Alabama
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