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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1913
Page
1
In Washington on November 8 a rumor circulated that Special Envoy Lind had given Huerta seventy two hours to bow to the United States demand for abdication amid reports of Pearson interests providing financial backing.
Nov 8 dispatch reports Huerta's government funded through Lord Cowdray linked Pearson syndicate aid to pay employees ahead of time. Britain's Sir Lionel Carden and Envoy Lind discussed oil concessions amid cabinet meeting. Foreign recruitment grows as U.S. pressure looms and hopes rise for European arms shipments to reassert control.
Berlin reports German officials met with Dr Alfred Zimmerman to discuss the Mexican situation. Ambassador Gerard left without detailing the talks, and Germany’s stated aim is to place a capable leader to restore peace, denying support for Huerta against the American policy.
International News Service reports Carranzistas aim to offer Miguel Covarrubias the provisional Mexico presidency. Miguel Diaz Lombardo says if Covarrubias is chosen the government would remove Huerta influence with Beeman or Aguas Calientes as key figures.
Federal garrison at Chihuahua City holds out after a 36 hour attack by Constitutionalists led by Pancho Villa. Dispatch from Otto Kuecka, German consul at Chihuahua, notes Rebel losses and emphasizes that Beanan city damage is immaterial.
President Wilson ordered a Senate caucus on the currency bill after a White House conference. Swanson called the caucus with 27 Democratic signers, while Republicans threatened a fight. The currency committee debated number of regional banks, ending without a conclusion.
In Southern Colorado coal fields near Trinidad and Aguilar on November 8, a strike by about 9000 miners erupts into violence. Deputies Luther Carey Walter Witten H E Bryan and Deputy Gambley are among those killed or wounded as strikers seize guards, attack union miners, and threaten troops deployment in Trin and Walsenberg.
International News from Marseille reports two smallpox cases aboard the Battleship Vermont prevented crewmen from going ashore. Crowds gathered as the ship came in and sailors were greeted with cheers. Nice vaccination day updates note cruisers Delaware and Utah arriving off Ville France with further joins planned December 19.
International News Service reports fears for aviator Dancourt and his passengers as rescue efforts and uncertainty surround their situation. Details remain sparse as authorities assess the aircraft’s fate and potential hazards to those aboard.
Dr. Harsh chief meat and milk inspector leads a campaign to raise sanitary standards in Mobile restaurants and eating houses. A new regular inspection schedule aims to enforce city and state health laws, with Greeks promised added attention and possible publicity in a Greek newspaper.
A well known physician died tonight at 6 30 after a brief illness. The aged man, a figure in local society for many years, passed away in his home here. No funeral arrangements have yet been announced.
Forecaster Albert Asben predicted a 20 degree temperature fall from Saturday to Sunday as a stiff northern wind set in. Last night his forecast largely verified with cooler conditions and a lingering warm spell easing into Sunday night.
United Fruit Company will start direct Mobile to Colon freight service on December 3. Norwegian steamers Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan will handle the route from Mobile to Colon with Fort Gaines departing around December 3 and Fort Morgan around December 13. Future sailings depend on patronage, per CoH Ellis New Orleans manager in a November 7 letter to J S Taylor Mobile Ohio agent.
In Kiev soldiers patrol main avenues and guard the Bellies trial defendant Mendel Beilis. Three regiments arrived secretly to prevent unrest as authorities vow no pogroms amid high tension and court scenes of the trial.
Alabama State Superintendent of Banks Walker and examiners are praised for enforcing banking laws. The 1930s report notes 21 new state banks with capital of 457000, no bank failures, and deposits totaling 66 million. There are 268 banks and 28 branches with 12.9 billion in assets and 66 million in deposits. National banks number about 92 with 10.4 million capital and 37 million deposits.
A leaked letter from Senator James Hamilton Lewis to Henry M. Pindell offers Pindell the Russia ambassadorship for one year with no duties, triggering a Capitol sensation. Senators from the foreign relations committee weigh the disclosure and possible investigations if Pindell’s name is sent to the Senate.
Burton Nov 8 fogler of the Fogler Lawson team won the six day bicycle race at Burton tonight. McNamara riding for McNamara Root finished second while the Lawrence Megia team with Lawrence railing was third.
The article notes Andrew Carnegie faced legal hurdles transferring funds for a new institution and was compelled to provide a fresh disbursement for the United Trust. It suggests the "Laird of Skibo" believed the necessary funds had already been received.
Emile Deschamps, in Uncle Sam's Women, harshly criticizes American women after studying U S social life. He labels them cynical extravagant mad and despotic blaming neglect of children and self amusement as defining traits. Deschamps likens the mother to a Chinese woman who discards her babies and claims American women are a hybrid with few feminine qualities.
Weather summary indicates fair conditions in Alabama with a warmer Sunday. Light to moderate north winds noted and varying visibility expectations across regions.
Heavy imports will result from tariff bill M. & C. and Southern offer lower inland rates through bills of lading. Kyle Steamship Company announces new Glasgow to Mobile service to begin November 12. Through rates from Scotland and Ireland to western territories will undercut Atlantic Seaboard ports. The circle notes lower inland rates for imports such as ammonium sulphate, burlaps, bagging, whiskey, linoleum, and fish, with extensive advertising planned to promote the service.
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