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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1913

Page

3

Republicans Have Majority in New York Assembly

Albany rumors say Republicans will control the New York Assembly with Harold Hinman as speaker choice if unchallenged by insurgents. Insurgent Republicans may nominate their own candidate to oppose Barnes favored Hinman. Sulzer unlikely to play a major role, while Tammany would ally with Republicans to block Sulzer if he looms as a factor.

Associated Press Albany N. Y State Assembly Harold J. Hinman William Barnes Hinman Barnes William Sulzer Assembly Tammany Sulzer Tammany Democrats

National Nut Growers Convene in Houston

The National Nut Growers Association opened its three day annual convention in Houston Texas with Secretary of Agriculture Houston slated to deliver an address Friday night. Cairo Georgia resident Charles A Van Dusen the association president presided at today’s sessions.

Houston Texas National Nut Growers’ Association Charles A. van Dusen Cairo

Kidney and Bladder Trouble Prompts Cure Story

A testimonial from Thomas A. Bennett of Greensburg Indiana praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for curing years of bladder hemorrhage after two bottles. The letter, sworn before a notary, urges others to try the remedy and notes available sample bottles and full size cures at drug stores.

Thomas A. Bennett Greensburg Indiana T. A. Bennett L. A. Bower Dr. Kilmer & Co N. Y

Hasty Not Guilty Of Impeachable Conduct Says Supreme Court

Special to The Item Montgomery November 5 The Alabama Supreme Court finds Probate Judge A L Hasty not guilty of impeachable conduct despite lax administration The court cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that funds were collected to defraud or that he was corrupt The ruling cites dereliction but holds no disability and orders judgment entered The trial began October 28 and concluded last Thursday

Montgomery A. L. Hasty Marengo County Supreme Court Judge Hasty J.T. Gorman Hasty

Mass meeting forms campaign for Underwood senate

In Birmingham Alabama on November 5 a mass meeting organized the state campaign committee for Oscar W. Underwood's bid for the United States senate. Ferdney Johnston was chosen chairman Ray Rushton vice chairman and R B Smyer secretary. Representatives from each district and four from the state at large make up the central committee.

Birmingham Ala Oscar W. Underwood United States Senate Underwood Ferdney Johnston Joseph F. Johnston Ray Rushton Montgomery

Bromine Quinine Cold Remedy Ad Signature

An old advertisement notes a laxative bromohquinine cold remedy priced at 25 cents with the box signed by E. W. Grove. The fragment mentions headache relief and a tab to remove the cause.

E. W. Grove

Americans In Mexico Grip Drops To About Five Thousand

Washington reports that from over fifty thousand Americans in Mexico before diplomatic tensions began, only about five thousand remain. Of these 1200 to 1500 are in Mexico City, the rest spread through Torreon Monterey Guaymas and Mazatlan. No new instructions have been issued since President Wilson's warning.

Washington Mexico United States State Department Mexico City Torreon Monterey Guaymas Mazatlin Wilson Congress

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promise Darker Hair

An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use 50 cent tonic. It claims to restore natural hair color and thickness, remove dandruff, stop scalp itching, and make gray hair dark and even without visible application.

Wyeth

Philadelphia Republicans win drive against fusion forces

In Philadelphia on November 5, the Regular Republican organization widened its victory over Fusion forces led by Mayor Blankerburg. Reform and Democratic allies lost ground across wards, with Republican judges and municipal court seats secured. The $8.6 million city loan and $50 million good roads bond faced strong opposition outside Philadelphia and Pittsburg.

Associated Press Philadelphia Blankerburg Reform Administration Pittsburg

Sixteen Die in Marseille Paris Express Wreck at Night

In Melun France sixteen bodies recovered from the burned Marseille Paris express wreck. One victim is a Lyons merchant. more bodies feared in the ruins. French President Poincare and Minister Louis Masse donated 1000 dollars to aid victims' families. No Americans aboard.

Associated Press Melun France Lyons Raymond Poincare Louis Masse Commerce and Posts

Montgomery Delegates Prepare Panama Cruise for Confederate Convention

Montgomery delegates plan a Panama cruise to attend the United Daughters of the Confederacy annual convention in New Orleans from November 10 to 15. Chapters meet to select delegates and arrange travel with a special steamship to sail from New Orleans on November 16.

Daughters of the Confederacy New Orleans Montgomery Panama the United Daughters of the Confederacy

Crookston Elects Thomas MacMayer By 252 Vote Margin

Crookston voters chose Thomas MacMayer by a 252 vote margin in yesterday's election. The mayoral result followed a statewide surge for Republicans and socialists and prohis figures were reported as voted out.

Crookston Associated Press Duluth, Minn Thomas Macmayer

Bloody Breathitt in Republican Column

Associated Press reports revised returns show a decisive victory in Kentucky yesterday. Democrat John H. Buschmeyer defeated his Progressive opponent by about 4,700 votes in Louisville's mayoral race, while Breathitt County produced the lone upset with a Republican ticket winning.

Louisville Kentucky John H. Buschmeyer Breathitt County

Georgians vote in race for second Georgia district congressman

Voters in Albany Georgia cast ballots in the Second Georgia Congressional district selection among three candidates as results come in from the Associated Press. The contest pits three contenders for the seat representing central and south Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Albany Georgia

Colombians Assert Isthmian Rights On Panama Anniversary

In Bogota on the tenth anniversary of Panama's separation, the Colombian senate adopted a resolution reaffirming Colombia's isthmian rights as irrevocable. The document protests limits on use and defense of those rights and says Colombia would welcome modifications toward equity and justice.

Associated Press Bogota Colombia Panama Colombian Senate

Cheney's Expectorant Promises Cure for Running Nose

A compact ad copy touts Cheney's Expectorant as a remedy for running noses and related cold symptoms. It urges readers to try the product for relief from chilly feelings sore throat and chest oppression.

Cheney

L N Rail announces on time service for southbound trains

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad introduces a new through first section from Birmingham to New Orleans via Mobile to prevent delays for southbound passengers. Train No 1 will depart Birmingham on time when the main No 1 is over an hour late, adding a drawing room car to the usual coaches.

Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Decatur Birmingham New Orleans Mobile

Oil price advances in Findlay market report

Oil prices moved up 15 cents a barrel in Findlay Ohio markets as of early trading. The notice from the Associated Press notes the advance under regional price action with no other major shifts reported.

Associated Preas Findlay Ohio

Dan Phillips Heads Protector Company Officers

In a recent meeting Dan Phillips was elected president of the Protector Company. L A Ellis was named secretary, C Bell treasurer, and George N D Foreman appointed chaplain and foreman.

Dan Phillips Protector Company Phillips Dan Gretary L. A. Ellis C. Bell Sin George’ N. D Foreman

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