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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1913

Page

14

Morning papers weigh Mexican crisis and possible U S action

London editorials cite the Mexican situation as risking chaos in Mexico and urge the United States to act if necessary to restore order. They say President Wilson may be driven to intervention to secure a stable government amid Huerta’s influence.

Associated Press London London Morning Papers Washington Communication Wilson Intere Morning Post United States Mexico Express Mes Huerta

White House Announces Margaret Wilson Maid of Honor

The White House disclosed that Margaret Wilson will be maid of honor at the wedding of Jessie Woodrow Wilson to Francis B. Sayre on November 26 at the White House. The list includes Eleanor Randolph Wilson and other relatives and friends as bridesmaids, with ushers from Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Williams College, and Harvard Law School. Rev. Sylvester W. Beach will perform the ceremony.

Associated Press Washington White House Margaret Wilson Jessie Woodrow Wilson Francis B. Sayre Eleanor Randolph Wilson Mary G. White Baltimore Jessie Wilson Adeline Mitchell Scott William Princeton Wilson

Sympathy and Passive Support to the United States Stated

A fragment notes a stance of sympathy and passive support toward the United States in relation to Mexico. The text suggests mixed or cautious positions amid regional relations. No clear event, dates, or named figures are provided in the readable portion.

Mexico United States

Brutality and Hunger Report From Atlanta Penitentiary

Fayette R. Salter, back in Mobile, accuses Atlanta federal prison warden and guards of brutal punishment and deliberate starvation. He recounts 24 hours chained with face to rocks, one cup of water, a slice of dry bread, and meals served dirty or spoiled. Salter cites widespread stomach troubles and harsh punishment for minor infractions.

Moyer Atlanta Federal Fayette R. Salter Mobile Salter

Selma Coal Rate Case Delayed by Brief Filing

The Selma Chamber of Commerce seeks a coal rate cut from Alabama coal fields to Selma. The railroad commission will rule after briefs are filed by November 1, with no action until then. The case began with a petition to reduce rates from $1 to 50 cents, defied by Louisville and Nashville, then reheard for 70 cents.

Montgomery Ala Railroad Commission Selma Chamber of Commerce Alabama Selma Southern Railway Louisville and Nashville Railroad Chamber of Commerce

Denver Area Land Withdrawn for Park Use

Secretary Lane recommends withdrawing over 34000 acres near Denver to convert into park land. The land, praised for scenery but not for farming or mining, was previously withdrawn in the Taft era and then returned to the public domain due to inaction.

Associated Press Washington, Navy Lane City of Denver Taft

Railroads Protest North Carolina Rates

North Carolina railroads including Southern Railway Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line protested recent fees. Governor Craig’s exceptions to rate increases were discussed as part of the ongoing dispute in Raleigh on November 5.

North Carolina Associated Press Raleigh N. C Southern Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line Craig

Alabama Delegates Named for Inland Waterway Meet

Hundreds of delegates from five Southern states will attend the Sixth Annual Mississippi to Atlantic Inland Waterway Association convention in Palatka Florida November 17 to 21 in joint session with the Atlantic Deeper Waterway Association. The Alabama list includes John W. Durr Terry T. Greil Richard Hobbie Nathan Lobman J A Thompson Terry Breil C C Dobbs and others appointed by various state bodies.

Pensacola Fla Mississippi To Atlantic Inland Waterway Association Palatka Jacksonville Atlantic Deeper Waterway Association Alabama Business Men's League Montgomery Ala John W. Durr Terry T. Greil W. A. Gunter, Jr Richard Hobbie Nathan Lobman J. A. Thompson Terry Breil C. C. Dobbs Marengo County S. H. Bethea Farnsdale W. C. Harrison Gallion

Telegraph crop news service extended to all states

The extension of the telegraph crop news service by the Department of Agriculture will wire state condition reports to a central weather station in each state for immediate distribution by mail. The general crop summaries will be issued from Washington. The service began as an experiment in nine states and is deemed satisfactory. Nervous and sick headaches are noted with Dr King’s New Life Pills offered for relief.

Associated Press Washington Telegraph Department of Agriculture Dr. King H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Mrs Bryant Hurt In Auto Horse Collision

Mrs D O Bryant 58 North Monterey Street was severely injured when a runaway horse crashed into the car she and Dr Bryant were riding late Tuesday night. The horse was left standing in the street during a delivery for the Frier Pressing Club and the auto was damaged.

D. O. Bryant North Monterey Street

Resinol Remedy Promises Gentle Baby Skin Care

Resinol ointment and lotion are advertised as free from harsh ingredients and safe for soothing baby itching skin. The copy emphasizes mild relief and gentle care for sensitive infants.

Miss Russell Stars in She Stoops to Conquer at Lyric Theatre

At the Lyric Theatre Miss Russell appears Saturday night in Oliver Goldsmiths She Stoops to Conquer a light hearted comedy of youth and manners. Oswald Yorke leads as Marlowe with Benson Players pedigree while Percival Stevens plays Tony Lumpkin. Seats go on sale Thursday morning.

Miss Russell Lyric ‘Theatre Oliver Goldsmith Kate Marlowe Wald Yorke Benson Players England Tony Lumpkin Percival Stevens Annie Russell

Fusionist fogo: Hen nessy backs anti Tammany drive

Ex governor Sulzer graft investigator Joan A Hen nessy defends his role in the Fusionists campaign. He says his aim was to force a fusion of anti Tammany voters and to wake New York to its perceived political danger. He admits he exaggerated facts to protect the fusion effort.

Associate Press New York Joan A. Hennessy Sulzer Tammany Hall Edward E. McCall Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hale Asi

Harris Grocery Offers Fresh Lemon Cherries Today

R O Harris Grocery announces fresh stock today with lemon cherries available. Local shoppers are invited to visit the store for this seasonal fruit offering and see if it meets their needs.

Druggist Shot by Constable in Store at Paris

Paris, near Birmingham, November 5. J. W. Sullivan, drug store proprietor, was shot and killed in his shop by George Alexander, a constable, who surrendered later. Authorities say Sullivan was suspected of operating a blind tiger.

Associated Press Birmingham J., W. Sullivan Paris George Alexander Sullivan

Arrests reported as emigration offices closed in Austro German areas

Vienna reports wholesale arrests and the closing of the Austro German emigration offices at Lemberg Czernowitz and Cracow. Cunard agents warned by the government against irregularities.

Associated Press Vienna Lloyd Lemberg Czernowitz Cracaow Cunard

Huerta Rumors Stir as U S Demands Retirement

Mexico City reports privately that Washington demands Huerta retire and hand over governance, with a commission plan and new elections. Huerta remains enigmatic while intimates see the memorandum as decisive, urging immediate step down to avoid harsher measures.

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