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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1913

Page

10

Germany to halt warship voyage to Mexico officials say

Berlin reports the German government will not send additional warships to Mexico. The battleships Kaiser and Koenig Albert and the cruiser Strasburg, ordered to depart Germany in December, will not visit Mexico. Official line cites purely technical and non political reasons.

Associated Press Berlin Foreign Office Mexico Kaiser Koenig Albert Strasburg Germany

Treat Rheumatism With Toris Compound and Sarsaparilla

From age fifty the body declines and toxins may cause rheumatism in joints and muscles. A doctor recommended remedy uses Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla in whiskey, to be taken before meals and at night, with the claim of quick benefits and urging to avoid patent medicines.

Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Chicago

Honorary Degree for Col Roosevelt at Buenos Aires

In Buenos Aires on November 11 the University awarded Col Roosevelt a doctor of laws honorary degree. Estanislao Zeballos urged US Caribbean dominance to deter European intervention, noting Argentina favors Pan Americanism and mutual hemispheric ties. Roosevelt agreed Argentina does not require Monroe doctrine protection and urged regional self respect.

Associated Press Buenos Ayres Roosevelt Estanislao Zeballos United States Caribbean Sea Senor Zeballos Europe Argentina

New Haven Bond Issue Declared Illegal in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Bank Commissioner George H Newhall ruled the proposed 67000000 bond issue of the New Haven Railroad would violate state law requiring earnings to be twice interstate charges. The decision bars Rhode Island trust companies from holding the bonds and saves banks from purchasing them.

Providence R. L New Haven Rhode Island George H.’ Newhall

Makes Face Young- Tightens Love Ties

A first person account describes fears of losing male affection due to a tired look. The writer credits a saxolite lotion and mercolized wax treatment for a dramatic, ten day facial transformation yielding a younger, clear complexion and renewed self confidence.

Passenger Rate Case Argued Before Alabama Railroad Board

Legal arguments in the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis passenger rate case were heard by the Alabama Railroad Commission. Judges from Nashville Huntsville Birmingham represented the railroad and the state. The commission may rule within days after evidence was presented. the Louisville and Nashville Central of Georgia Western Railway of Alabama and South and North Alabama Railroad lines face a 2 12 cent rate.

Montgomery St. Louis Alabama Railroad Commission Claude Walker Nashville A. B E. Spragins Huntsville Samuel D. Weakley Birmingham Railroad Commission Louisville and Nashville Central of Georgia The Western Railway of Alabama South and North Alabama Railroad Company

Three Outrages in British Isles

Militant suffrage arson squads caused three outrages in the British Isles. A bomb wrecked the Cactus house in Manchester with $50,000 in collections. Begbrook near Bristol suffered major fire damage. The Bowling and Tennis club house at Catford southeast of London burned. Suffrage literature and petroleum cans found at all scenes with no clues to the criminals.

London British Isles Alexander Park Manchester Begbrook Bristol Catford

Harvard Club of Japan Seeks Peace Lectures

The Harvard Club of Japan voted to invite Harvard President A Lawrence Lowell and Col Theodore Roosevelt to give a series of lectures in Japan. The goal is mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and the United States.

Associated Press Tokio Japan Harvard Club of Japan Today A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard Col Theodore Roosevelt United States

Monument to Mark Twain Delayed Unveiling

A bronze statue of Mark Twain, completed in Hannibal Missouri, will not be unveiled this year. The figure stands on a granite base at Riverview park overlooking the Mississippi, where Twain spent his boyhood days.

Associated Press Hannibal Mark Twain Humorist Riverview Park Mississippi River

Auto strikes mail post in Cedar and Dauphin crash

Shortly before 5 pm Monday an automobile owned by Gregory L. Smith hit an iron post supporting a mailbox at Cedar and Dauphin streets. The post bent slightly and the car sustained minor damage. Mr. Smith was in the vehicle at the time.

Gregory L. Smith Cedar and Dauphin Streets Smith

Nervous and Sick Headaches Cause and Cure

A medical note links headaches to nervousness and illness. It cites torpid liver constipation and stomach disorders as underlying causes and mentions Dr King’s remedy as a suggested treatment option.

Teke King NoRadhe Riparther

Dummer Academy Football Players Fight Flames

South Eyfield Mass November 11. Dummer academy football squad members battled a fire in the commons preventing spread to other buildings. They evacuated through smoke filled halls then, guided by quarterback signals, sprayed buckets and hoses until the blaze was under control.

South Eyefield Mass Dummer Academy

Post Offices Offer to Affix Postage for Christmas Mail

Washington November 11 The post office department announced that postmasters and assistants will affix postage on second third and fourth class mail upon request. Stamps will be pre cancelled to speed service during the holiday rush and reduce crowding in lines.

Washington Postoffice Department

Deaths and Funerals Margie Holt Dies After Brief Illness

After a brief illness Margie Adell Holt one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Holt died Monday night at the family home near Marine Street. The remains were sent to Flomaton Alabama Tuesday morning for burial.

Margie Adell Holt W. H. Holt Street Marine Flomaton Ala

Railroad Benevolent Association Leaders Named

Dyas of the Railroad Benevolent Association and union figures A. Smith C. G. Hutchinson G. Be. Chisholm and E. A. Brunnier are listed as officers or key members in a recent union assembly.

Dyas The Railroad Benevolent Association A. Smith C. G. Hutchinson Carpenters’ Union G. BE. Chisholm E. A. Brunnier

Cortright Rites Held for Local Resident

Egbert F. Cortright aged 43 died in McDonaghville La after six years residence. He was a native of this city and husband of Virginia Koopman. Funeral was Sunday at 3 PM with burial in McDonaghville cemetery.

Egbert F. Cortright Virginia Koopman McDonaghville McDonaghville Cemetery

Remains of Mrs Shugrue buried in local Catholic cemetery

The remains of Mrs. Wilhelmina Shugrue who died Sunday at the Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor were interred Monday afternoon in the Catholic cemetery with Rev. Father Kennedy conducting the service. She was 1 years old and a native of Germany with many friends in the city. Mrs. Francis McFadden, 71, a former Summerville Tennessee resident, died Monday at the home of her son-in-law H C Bedford 63 South Wilkinson Street after a short illness. She had lived in Mobile eight months and is survived by four daughters including Mrs. H C Bedford and Mrs. J H Miller.

Wilhelmina Shugrue Little Sisters of the Poor Father Kennedy Francis McFadden Summerville Tenn H. C. Bedford South Wilkinson Street Mobile City J. H. Miller Little Rock

Mrs Martha Louise Foster Dies After Illness at 67

Mrs Martha Louise Foster 67 died after a lingering illness at the home of her son in law Gabriel Touart 105 Raps Avenue The Greensboro Ala native and Hale County born widow of David N Foster is survived by two daughters Mrs Touart and H Morton Butler of Millington Tenn a brother in Greenville and several grandchildren She was a longtime member of St Francis Street Methodist Church.

Martha Louise Foster David N. Foster Greensboro Hale County Ala Gabriel G. Touart Raps Avénue

Remains of Frank A Evans Arrive in Mobile

The well known liveryman Frank A Evans arrived in Mobile from Birmingham Alabama on Tuesday morning. He died Sunday night after several months illness. The funeral is set for 4 p.m. at his home 101 Spring Hill. Survived by four daughters Claudia Lillian Erie and Sarah, sons John K Evans and James Dudley Evans, his wife, four stepsons Miller J A and A B Ne les, and many friends in Mobile and elsewhere.

Frank A. Evans City Mobile Birmingham Ala Spring Hill da Claudia Lillian Erie Sarah John K. Evans James Dudley Evans Miller J. A A. B. Neles

D. D. D. Opens New Era in Care of Skin Disease

Prominent Connecticut physicians highlight D. D. D. as a new treatment for eczema and skin diseases. A Professor Budiong discusses patient cases and promises rapid itching relief and eventual cure while advocating current medical usage.

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Kaiser, Koenig Albert and Mexican Reynalds Music House Dauphin St Mobile, Ala Turkey Lil Marie Pavlona Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch William of Sweden Imperial Family Grand Duchess Marie Col. Roosevelt University of Buenos Ayres Bell Phone Manhattan Dye Works Robinson St. Francis St Powers Printing CO Commission N. C St. L Harvard Club OF Japan C. J. Gayfer & Co. Mobile Express Astrachan Scott Armand Heil Martha L. Roscher Budiong Connecticut C. B. E. Prescription Der C. J. Budiong South Ls Gona D D. Prese
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