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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1913

Page

14

Hamlin Confers With Collectors at National Conference

Treasury officials push closer ties between Washington and port collectors. Assistant Secretary C. Miln laments collectors acting as private detectives and calls for more cooperative relations, citing a joke about limiting reports of confiscated aigrettes. Speakers include customs officials from San Francisco Chicago Jacksonville Galveston and El Paso.

Associated Press New York Washington Treasury Department C. C.miln National Conference of Customs Collectors Mitchell San Francisco Chicago Jacksonville Fla Galveston el Paso Tex

Boston Voters Reject Notary Eligibility Amendment

By Associated Press Boston voters rejected the proposed constitutional amendment making women eligible to appointment as notaries public by a majority of 6 222.

Associated Press Boston

Wiley a Victim of Detectives at Dinner

Dr Wiley former chief chemist of the department of agriculture told a New York dinner crowd that private detectives forced a desk lock and rifled his papers about two months ago during his absence on a trip. He alleged the search sought proof he had profited from his work. The remark caused a sensation at the Advertising Men's League event.

Associated Press New York Dr. Wiley Chemisr Department of Agriculture Advertising Men's League

Robbers Waylay and Injure L. King in Crichton

A man named L King a Black resident of Crichton was knocked down and robbed Thursday night at the intersection of Washington avenue and South Carolina street He was cut about the head and found in injuries requiring removal to the city hospital by police officers

L. King Crichton Washington Avenue South Carolina King

Doctor's Syrup Pepsin Promoted as Remedy for Constipation

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure for constipation and related ailments. Testimonial from Lieut G W Vaughan of Decatur Ill claims relief after failed attempts with other laxatives. Available at drug stores for fifty cents to one dollar with a money back guarantee and free sample offers by mail order from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Stimpson Elected Moderator At South Presbyterian Synod

The Rev. John H. Stimpson of Chester South Carolina was chosen moderator of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Synod of the South at its 110th annual meeting in Statesville North Carolina. The synod includes Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Alabama North Carolina South Carolina and Mexico with full representation. The opening session outlined business and heard committee reports especially on mission and orphanage needs. The opening sermon was by the Rev W H Hunter of Little Rock Arkansas and later addresses were given by J S Moffatt Erskine College R L Robinson West Woman's College and PY Pressly Due West Theological Seminary.

Associated Press Statesville N. C John H. Stimpson Chester S. C Associated Reformed Presbyterian Synod of the South Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Alabama North Carolina South Carolina Mexico W. H. Hunter Little Rock Ark J. 8. Moffatt Erskine College R. L. Robinson West Woman's College Presi T PY Pressly Due West Theological Seminary

McManigal to Be Freed as Health Improves

Los Angeles reports say Ortie E. McManigal the confessed dynamiter will be formally freed soon after district attorney John D. Fredericks ordered his release from the county jail due to poor health. Fredericks rejects fleeing rumors and notes McManigal placed himself under government protection.

Los Angeles Ortie E. McManigal John D. Fredericks Fredericks McManigal Tempa Flac MceMaenigea South America

Organization 10 Fights the Tiger in New York

The anti Tammany Jeffersonian Alliance moved to permanent organization with an executive committee decision to continue the group beyond the recent city election. The eight independent Democrats united for the vote total of 25 000 under its banner, prompting leaders to enlarge the effort.

New York Tammany Hall Anti- Tammany Jeffersonian Alliance Bert Hanson

Balkans War Blunder and Crime Cited by Schurman

President Jacob Gould Schurman of Cornell University, speaking in Ithaca, condened the Balkan war as a crime and a blunder. He said Bulgaria refused to arbitrate and resorted to force, failing to recognize allies rights and to submit differences for arbitration. He termed the move a crime and a blunder that risked Bulgaria’s gains.

Ithaca N. Y Balkans Athens United States Greece Jacob Gould Schurman Cornell University Bulgaria

Carney Takes Lead In Three Cushion Contest

Joseph Carney outplayed Alfred de Oro to win 63 to 34 in the second block of their title match. The overall score after two blocks is Carney 100, de Oro 84, with Carney surging ahead in inning thirty and maintaining the lead. Carney's steady play and sharp bank shots produced a high run of seven in the eleventh.

New York Joseph Carney Alfred de Oro de Oro Carney Matc

One Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Claims Quick Cures

An old advertisement touts a single Bromo Quinine laxative product with claimed cures for a cold in one day and grip in two days, featuring a signature by ER W. Grove and a price of 25 cents.

ER. W. Grove

Stewards Forgery Suspect Known as Count Von Rosenberg

New York police arrested a stewards on the steamer Zacapa for forgery. the man used Joseph Carolina as an alias and allegedly collected 600 dollars with a fraudulent check at a city bank last May. He has a prior record in New Orleans and a penitentiary term.

New York Constantine von Rosenberg Berlin University Joseph Carolina National Park Bank von Rosenberg New Orleans United States Canada

Oakdale School Improvement Association Seeks Growth

At a Wednesday night meeting in the kindergarten room on Kentucky street, Oakdale SIA attracted many new members and set a goal to raise membership from 60 to 100 becoming the county's largest. Speakers included J. W. Barnett Q. S. Griffin W. E. Lee S. Smith and J. E. Ross. Mrs. J. W. Cook noted the Junior Order of United American Mechanics may present a flag with a flag pole already donated by W. E. Lee. An entertainment is planned for the flag raising day.

Oakdale School Improvement Association Kentucky Street Association J. W. Barnett Q. S. Griffin W. E. Lee S. Smith J. E. Ross J. W. Cook United American Mechanics W. EB. Lee

Kidney trouble claim boosts Swamp Root in ads

An examining physician notes kidney disease blocks insurance approvals and praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a healing kidney liver and bladder remedy. Dr Kilmer & Co claim testimonials from customers prove the product's success and promote its herbal formula sold in bottles two and one dollar.

Kilmer & Co Binghampton N. Y

Partial Rent List From Nov Ist

Partial rent list items show multiple properties with addresses and rents in dollars including Touart Place Spring Hill Ave and N E St. Louis and cent locations. Properties listed include two story brick boarding house frames cottages and bungalows with rents ranging from 270 to 490 dollars.

Touart Place Spring Hill Ave Indiana Ave

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