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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1913

Page

12

Four Thousand Vote on Strike In Southern Pacific

Four thousand workers on Southern Pacific lines from New Orleans to El Paso began a strike vote. Results due November 11 may settle months of bargaining with engineers firemen conductors and trainmen. Union leaders Christy Casey Barr and Paskerson led the drive for a joint conference, which the company had refused. Voters were instructed at Algiers shops to return ballots before the joint commission meets in Houston.

New Orleans Southern Pacific el Paso W. T. Christy J. M. Casey Fred Barr S. H. Paskerson Algiers Houston

Northside Baptist Church Charters and Opens New Parish

The North Side Baptist church completes its charter at a large meeting adopting the Articles of Faith and church rules. With a small initial membership, more may join soon. G. J. Abney to lead Sunday school. Rev. L. C. DeWitt to arrive later in the week and conduct morning and evening services Sunday.

North Side Baptist Church G. J. Abney L. C. DeWitt New ‘Church

New York Doctors Launch Education Crusade Against Common Ills

Prominent New York physicians begin a campaign to reduce common illnesses with a seven rule list. Avoid drafts and hot rooms, embrace fresh air, and moderate meals to boost resistance as part of a public health effort.

New York

Pleasant duty of Miss Clark

Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark is in New York to select a wedding gift from the House of Representatives for Miss Jessie Wilson daughter of the president. She mulled a string of pearls or a set of silver dishes noting Mr Mann the minority leader believed the majority favored silver.

Associated Press New York Genevieve Clark Champ Clark House of Representatives Jessie Wilson Clark Mann House

Joe Bunch Case Continued for Further Investigation

The grand larceny case of Joe Bunch was continued until November 7 before Recorder Edington for further inquiry. He is alleged to have stolen $45 and a valuable stickpin from Mrs. Catherin Bancroft at 05 Church Street.

Joe Bunch Edington Bunch Catherin Bancroft Church Street

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

A vintage advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin digests all meals within five minutes, curing sour or gassy stomachs. It promises relief from heartburn, belching, indigestion, and discomfort if taken promptly, with a fifty cent box from a pharmacist.

Pape

Rescue of Annie M Parker Crew Reveals Tragic Losses at Sea

Survivors tell of the Gloucester schooner Annie M Parker running aground off Nantucket after adverse winds. Captain Vincent Nelson and three mates are presumed lost. ten crewmen were rescued by the lumber schooner Tifton after drifting for a day and a night without water or food. One crewman Henry Nelson remained hoping for news of his father.

Portland Vincent Nelson Annie M. Parker Nantucket New Bedford Parker Tifton Jacksonville Dories Henry Nelson Beverly Boston Josie Phoebe Reuben Kenny Glenwood N.S Captain Nelson Lester Fletcher Argyle Sound N. S Ross Worthen Pubnico Head Thomas Landry Arichat C. B Annie C. Parker Rose and Crown Shoals Nelson Kenney Cook Harry Nelson Staunch Astrakhan Gresham Sydney Gloucester

Best Home Cough Remedy With Pinex and Sugar Syrup

Plain syrup from granulated sugar and warm water forms a base to mix with Pinex in a pint bottle and top with sugar syrup. A teaspoon every one to three hours shown to ease ordinary coughs within 24 hours and to aid bronchial issues, with Pinex highlighted as a key pine extract.

Washington Mansion Sought by Russia for Ambassador Home

The Russian government negotiates with Mrs. John Hay Hammond to buy the famous Pullman mansion in Washington. Valued at over 1 million dollars, the property would serve as the Russian Ambassador's residence in the national capital.

Washington Russia

Tobacco census reports delayed by firm dealer cooperation

Washington reports the census bureau finished its October 1 leaf tobacco inventory canvass. The data will likely be released on November 15. Director William J. Harris said dealers delay reporting despite penalties, complicating data collection.

Washington Census Bureau William J. Harris

Women Direct San Mateo County Grand Jury

Redwood City California November six 1923 women will direct affairs of the San Mateo county grand jury organized here yesterday with eight men and eleven women members. There was drawn from a pool of seventeen women and thirteen men. Judge George H Buck made the selections holding that women may serve on juries although the attorney general had given an opinion to the contrary. The women proved the strength of their position by electing one of their number secretary although the men nominated a candidate of their own.

Redwood City Cal San Mateo County Grand Jury George H. Buck Attorney General

First Mate Promoted for Bravery at Sea

Maurice Spangenberg promoted to captain after risk and rescue at sea. As first officer of the Grosser Kurfuerst he aided the burning liner Volturno and helped save 105 passengers with his crew.

New York Maurice Spangenberg Spangenburg

Mobile and Ohio Orders New Locomotives and Cars

The Mobile and Ohio railroad company announces purchase of fourteen new locomotives including seven Mikado and seven Consolidated types, 532 steel drop bottom gondola cars and 20 cabooses for the Mobile to St Louis line. Delivery planned for January 1 with arrival about a month after.

Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Mobile St. “Vouis

Paris Banks Puzzled Over Income Tax Law

Paris banks face a quandary over the new American income tax law. They hold about 35,000,000 in coupons from American securities that have been cashed or discounted, raising fears that French banks may lose the one percent tax collected at source.

Associated Press Paris

Bookkeeping Class Opens for 1913 14 Season

The bookkeeping class for 1913 14 opened Wednesday night with large attendance. All classes show increases and instructors predict a very successful year. Shop talks continue during the week with service at the L N shops at noon Thursday to bring Bible lessons to plant workers delivered by well known city ministers.

Cit

McQuagge Cleared in State Auto License Violation

F. G. McQuagge was arrested for violating the state automobile license law by Officer J. E. Haley. He was discharged when arraigned in the records court Wednesday afternoon.

F. G. McQuagge J. E. Haley

Term in prison 100 much for him

Daniel O'Reilly ex convict and lawyer died at his New York home at 42. He helped defend Nan Patterson Captain Peter Hains and Harry Thaw. Friends say his death was caused by an 85 000 dollar bond theft sentence that led to a five month term at Blackwell's Island two and a half years ago.

New York Daniel O'Reilly Nan Patterson Peter Hains Harry K. Thaw O'Reilly Aaron J. Bancroft Blackwell's Island

Cardui Helps Weak Women Say Mrs Owens

Renfree Alabama woman Mrs Ollie Owens praises Cardui the woman s tonic and Thedfords Black-Draught liver medicine after suffering years of headaches back and side pains and nervous weakness She reports better sleep appetite and energy after using two bottles and urges others to try Cardui for common female troubles. She mentions the Chattanooga Medicine Co as the source and offers to request a 64 page home treatment guide.

Thedford N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Witness in Mississippi Murder Case Refused Extradition

Grace Hennington described as a fugitive from justice was wanted in La Comb Mississippi as a witness. Deputy Quin sought to fetch her but Judge Edington refused due to missing affidavits and discharged her. Quin offered protection while papers were corrected and decided whether to proceed.

Grace Hennington Murphy and Lacey la Comb Miss I. T. Quin Edington Quinn

New District for Equity Society Forming Gulf Coast Branch

Delegates from Mississippi Florida and Alabama meet at St Andrews hotel to organize the Gulf Coast District of the Farmers Society of Equity. A charter draft is planned with 50 000 capital and incorporation filings expected in ten days. D C McCann of Irvington chairs the drafting committee.

Gulf Coast Mississippi Florida Alabama St. Andrews Farmers’ Society of Equity D. C. McCann Irvington Cc. B. Lozier Robertsdale Society E. J. Bradley J. A. Martin Citronelle J. M. Garrett Elba A. W. Steckenbach John Wright Theodore John Griffith Summerdale R. M. Clark Calvert Harlan Cleveland Colin McDonald Grand Bay R. M. Storrs Carl de Funiak Springs Fla Fla. C. B.lozier, Robertsdale; D. C. McCann John Gregg J. W. Paul Dawes William Frank Wiggins Miss EB. L. Mays Axis Ala A. H. Bliss Bexley

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