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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
13
For rent at the corner of Conti and Wilkinson in Mobile Alabama. The listing notes a one story building 35 by 90 feet and a two story 30 by 50 feet, plus about 2 500 square feet of yard space and a 16 foot elevator to the second story for a paint room if desired. Contact M. J. Vickers.
Five room bungalow with bath and fine yard and stable. Furnished completely in mahogany and old mission furniture brand new. One block from Government Street and 16 Parker Ave. November 18, 1971.
Notice of letters testamentary granted November 12 1913 to Anna B Cramer executrix of Alphonse Cramer deceased in Mobile County Alabama. Creditors must present claims within the legal period or be barred. Filed in Probate Court by Judge Price Williams Jr.
In Mobile County Alabama on October 29 1913 administrator J J McMahon filed accounts vouchers and statements for final settlement in the estate of Eliza Leddy deceased. The court set November 21 1913 as the day for the settlement when interested parties may appear and contest. Judge Price Williams Jr.
Joseph Moris and Irene Joseph mourn the loss of Morris Iver aged 1 year 10 months 23 days with funeral at 8 PM from 10 North Cedar Street and Magnolia Cemetery interment. Turner Patrick Turner aged about 79 or 80 funeral from West Washington Avenue and Sutton Avenue to St Matthew Church Oakdale then Catholic Cemetery.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa and offers 60c and 1.00 prices with money back if it fails. Sold by H B Buckien & Co. in Philadelphia or St Louis.
Tokyo reports Baron Makino invited U S ambassador Guthrie to discuss Mexico policy amid Japan sending the armored cruiser Izumo to Mexican waters. The move aims to protect about three thousand Japanese subjects in Mexico and signals broader accord between Tokyo and Washington.
Daniel C. Mc Mullen of Tampa Florida told the Anti-Saloon League convention that a second declaration of independence is needed to oppose King Alcohol. He cites President Roosevelt and a White House ban on wine and praises Secretary of State as a soda as he asserts national prohibition will replace state efforts. He notes the Webb Kenyon bill as a key victory for the liquor prohibition cause.
Oregon welfare conference on the state minimum wage law closed after hearings from October 16. Recommendations include a $8.26 weekly wage for experienced women and $6 for beginners, an eight thirty p.m. working limit for mercantile and laundry workers, and a one year apprenticeship option before entering experienced class.
George A. McGuire remained unable to testify as the John Doe inquiry into Tammany Hall contractor contributions continued. Assistant DA John C. Clark said evidence could warrant extortion indictments and that graft may reach hundreds of thousands of dollars as two other cases neared completion.
Amusements note Maggie Pepper at the Lyric Theatre Monday night November 17 stars Rosco Stahl in Charlies Klein's department store life drama. Seat sale Friday November 14 highlights the human angle of counters and workers. The Confession arrives Tuesday November 18 with a priest mother sweetheart and condemned man in a strong uplifting tragedy. Seat sale Saturday November 15.
A Thursday morning blaze at the northwest corner of Conception and Earl streets damaged a two story frame store building owned by John T. Brown and tenanted by Housell Lewis. Loss estimated at 300 dollars with insurance. A second fire at 265 North Franklin Street damaged a two story frame dwelling owned by Mrs. Kate McDonnell and occupied by Ellen Beck, caused by a defective chimney with slight damage.
In Mayfield Kentucky on November 13 a 20 year old man identified as Cope Sand Pentecost was fatally shot during a night incident. Suspect J Flora is named in connection with the shooting and the investigation continues.
Testimony from Mobile readers claims Dean's Kidney Pills relieve dull back pains and distress from weak kidneys. Mrs. W. E. Bromey of 168 Madison says the remedy helped her family after purchasing at Van Ant Drug Store, noting noticeable improvement. The ads promote federal distribution from New York and emphasize community belief in the product.
The Lyric hosts Primrose and Dockstader’s Minstrels on Wednesday November 19 with Lew Dockstader praised as very funny and Primrose showcasing new dancing and singing acts. The act is described as 18 karat fine and George Primrose, at sixty two, dances as nimbly as younger rivals. Matinee and night performances are scheduled.
A 19th century advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatic pains. It claims cures for men and women and proportional benefits for children, with mail order available for $1.09 and one bottle lasting about two months.
Tokyo November 13 Japanese foreign minister Nobuaki Makino met with Premier Gombei Yamamoto to discuss the Mexican situation. Dispatch of the cruiser Izumo to Mexican waters is viewed as signaling Japan’s entry into political affairs of the region.
At Buenos Aires a banquet in honor of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt drew enthusiastic applause as hundreds of women in the galleries showered flowers. M Frers welcomed Roosevelt and called him the great pacificator while he reaffirmed the Monroe Doctrine and praised Argentina as a modern nation. The ex-president spoke on the Doctrine and U S policy in the region. guests included Cesareo Carrera and members of the diplomatic corps.
Mr J H Bolton journeys to Theodore Alabama for a few days visit. Miss Maxine Wolff from New is staying at the Battle House. Robertson Palmer of Ocean Springs Mississippi visits the city. J Mz Tyler traveling passenger agent for Texas and Pacific based in Birmingham is in Mobile on business. W W Daffin of Grove Hill Alabama is in town and registered at the St Andrew.
The Thursday session of the inferior criminal court was brief with only three cases on the docket. Joe Patterson and Will De loach were each fined $1 or ten days and M. B. Theilgaard $5 or twenty days in jail.
John Williams convicted of burglary and sent to seven years. William Moore given one year. Tom Lassiter received two years for grand larceny. Herbert Thomas convicted of forgery and grand larceny and sentenced to seven years. They were taken Thursday to the state convict farm at Speigner's, Ala. to begin terms.
Letters from H. S. Pickett of Durham and I A Williams of Metter praise Digestit for curing nervous indigestion and allowing normal eating. The ad promotes the remedy as effective for gastritis dyspepsia sour stomach gas and related stomach issues with a money back refund offer.
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