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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1913

Page

5

American Girl in Toy Case Shocks Seattle

Wealthy Americanized Chinese man Harry Tos is jailed on charges by Justice Department agent for allegedly forcing Goldie Goddell 18 into a life with him. Tos, arraigned in Seattle, confronted with evidence he kept her at a resort and coerced escape attempts. He faced $5,000 bail.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Harry Tos Wm. R. Bryan Department of Justice Goldie Goddell Th. Goddell Portland Oregon Toy United States W. Q Totten Christie Goddell Goldie Bryan Miss Goddell

Businessman jailed for staring at police in Breslau

A Breslau court sentenced a city businessman to two weeks in prison for insulting an officer by staring at him. The defendant claimed the policeman was watching him closely, but the court ruled the act marked a serious insult to an official.

Associated Press Bresleau Germany

New York Theatres Shift Toward Film with High Class Shows

Criterion Theatre to host film plays with Vitagraph paying $50,000 yearly rent to Frohman. Belasco’s new play ends, paving the way for feature films and big musical shows from Marcus Loew. London star Cyril Maude headlines The Second in Command at Wallack's, with Maude and daughter Margery Maude drawing praise. The Winter Garden premieres The Pleasure Seekers, a musical with lavish scenery and snowball comedy. Other notes include Forbes Robertson’s The Sacrament of Judas and Tante at the Empire, plus Opera House acts and touring acts from Met and Music Hall.

David Belasci Roland B. Molineaux Fulton Marcus Loew Lew Fields George J. Gould Lakewook N. J Georgian Court America Cyril Maude Wallack Bert Marshall Major Bingham Miss Maude Lee Ivan Simpson Winter Garden Winter Garden Company Edgar Smith Tyrich E. Ray Goetz

McGuire Breaks Down on Stand in Graft Inquiry

George H. McGuire of Syracuse admitted writing a telegram to John A. Hennessy amid perjury threat as Whitman probes contractor donations to Tammany Hall in the Hennessy inquiry. McGuire collapsed after his admission and testimony was halted for a medical adjournment.

Associated Press New York George H. McGuire Syracuse John A. Hennessy Sulzer McGuire John Doe Whitman Hennessy Tammany Hall Wm. H. Kelly Onondaga County Arthur A. McLean Democratic State Committee Grand Jury Ollie Collier Shim Tman Mr. Whitman Utica Henry A. Wise McAdoo Wise Wood Eugene D. Wood Albany Edward E. McCall Tammany Supreme Court Henry P. Burgard Buffalo Burgard

They Make You Feel Good Purport of Chamberlain's Tablets

A brief advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for a pleasant purgative effect and improved body and mind, claiming a joyful feeling. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug.

van Antwerp Orp

Sage Tea Keeps Your Hair Dark Remedy

Common garden sage brewed into a head tea with sulfur and alcohol will darken hair, remove dandruff, and stop scalp itching. A ready to use Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy bottle costs about 50 cents, offering an easier alternative to mixing at home.

Wyeth

Workhouse for flirting gang

Daniel Sager was sentenced to twenty days in the work house after winking at a department store sales girl. Ten young men were arrested for flirting. two received thirty days each, eight await trial after spending a night in jail on $1 000 bond. A police crackdown is to extend to more stores.

Associated Press New York Sixth Avenue Daniel Sager Magistrate House Waldo

The Marriage Game at Comedy Theatre

The Marriage Game is a humorous expose of domestic life with Mrs Oliver played by Alexandra Carlisle. It promises many laughs as it tackles gender relations and marital squabbles in Yor.

Comedy Theatre Alexandra Carlisle Oliver Casino Paris London Cecil Cunningham Sidone America New York Hippodrome

Emily Thomas Found After Escape From Illinois Convent

Emily Thomas 16 granddaughter of Illinois Governor William H. Bissell was found at Hull House in Chicago after fleeing a Springfield convent. A nationwide search offered a $1000 reward. Emily, who used a false name, said she fled life at the convent and was earning six dollars a week before her recovery.

Associated Press Chicago Emily Thomas William H. Bissell Tllinois Springfield Hull House Rhoda Bisse Thomas Springtigh Emily Pic

Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother

A health note claims meat taxes the kidneys and urges reducing meat intake to ease back pain and urinary issues. It advises drinking a lemon juice and baking soda mixture to alkalize urine, claim kidney cleansing and prevention of bladder problems.

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