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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1913

Page

2

Absent Witnesses Arrest Warrant Shaped by Court

Louis Gleason a defaulting witness in Frank Miller’s case was ordered held at 7 by Judge Semmes with a $200 bond as failure to appear delayed proceedings until December 8. Felix Nicholas also a witness was initially ordered but later released after appearing in court shortly after. William J. Dutt faced a not guilty verdict on liquor selling without a license. Duff arrested August 1 for the same charge. Frea Leonhard nolle prosse efter a witness affidavit denying purchase. Solomon Poe on trial for carnal knowledge of a girl underage in Friday session. Singletary a forgery suspect in Samson indicted for forgery and obtaining money by false pretenses. trial set for Saturday. alleged to forged Bernard Needal’s check for $23.30 and took a suit valued at $32.

Louis Gleason Frank Miller Semmes Gleason Felix Nicholas William J. Dutt Notilty Duff Frea Leonhard Nolle Leonhard Solomon Poe Singletary Corbett Singletary Samson Ala Warren Burch Bernard Needalman

Southern Pacific Strikes Highlight Engine Crew Grievances

The grievance committee lists demands and complaints against Southern Pacific covering engine receipts at terminals, letters of threatening tone from officials, firemen on switch engines, steam engine operations without engineers, duty reporting by phone, monthly hour calculations, and re-examinations. Individual cases include Conductor C. L. Roose facing demerits amid wage dispute context.

Valentine Texas Clidden Echo Lake Charles Nacogdoches Rockland Morgan City C. L. Roose

Parisian Sage marketed for dandruff and scalp health

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a hair care tonic to remove dandruff cool and invigorate the scalp and enhance hair beauty. It claims a tea colored liquid with essential ingredients, easing dryness and promoting soft glossy growth. Available for fifty cents at druggists and toilet shops.

Paulet Sold to Cleveland by Mobile Club

News from Columbus states manager Briscoe Lord and secretary Colsson sold Mobile’s first baseman Gene Paulet to the Cleveland American League team. Paulet will try out with Cleveland in spring. if he proves capable he becomes a utility first baseman, otherwise he may be moved to another club.

Mobile Columbus Ohio Briscoe Lord Co. Z Colsson Gene Paulet Cleveland American League Paulet Cleveland Michael Finn Memphis Lord Jacobson McGraw New York Chattanooga

Threw diamonds into the sewers in Boston burglary case

Sidney James a Brookline apartment house janitor confessed to police that he disposed of stolen diamonds by throwing them into the sewer. He reportedly said he hid a $5000 necklace in a waste pipe after failing to sell it and admitted to several burglaries during prolonged interrogation.

Boston Sidney James Brookline

Crenshaw Brother of Police Chief Dies at 32

Albert Crenshaw native of Bayou la Barre Mobile county died Friday at 9 am after four weeks illness. He was 32 and a veteran engineer for Louisville and Nashville on the New Orleans Mobile division. Survived by mother Mrs J M Crenshaw wife Miss Paulinelli, brother Chief Frank W Crenshaw, and others. He belonged to Lodge No 140 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Young Men's Relief Association Woodmen of the World and Mobile Lodge No 321 Loyal Order of Moose.

J. Albert Crenshaw Bayou la Barre Mobile County Frank W. Crenshaw New Orleans Mobile Louisville and Nashville John A. Giuli South Conception Street J. M. Crenshaw J.crenshaw Richton K. K. Cloud F. A. Malone Paulinelli Crenshaw Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Young Men's Relief Association Woodmen of the World and Mobile Lodge No Loyal Order of Moose of the World

Anthony Delivered to Orleans Authorities

Robert M. Anthony of Prichard Alabama, arrested Wednesday on a fugitive from justice charge, was arraigned in the recorder's court Thursday and turned over to New Orleans authorities. Detective M J Coyle accompanied him back to New Orleans Thursday afternoon.

Anthony Orleans Robert M. Anthony Prichard Ala New Orleans Recorder's Court M.J. Coyle

Reed Shoots Self Playing With Revolver in Wilmer

John Reed of Wilmer Alabama accidentally shot himself in the lower stomach while handling a revolver at his home on Wednesday night. The bullet passed through and emerged on the left hip. he is under surgical care with a serious but not necessarily fatal condition.

John Reed Wilmer Ala Reed

Mortgage Filed For Locomotives Gondolas And Cabooses

A mortgage for seven locomotives 552 gondola cars and twenty caboose cars costing $750 347 was filed in the probate court on Friday by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company. The Bankers' Trust company of New York City is the mortgage holder. The purchase of this equipment had been noted previously in these columns.

Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Bankers’ Trust Company New York City

French Engineer Says Panama Canal Too Small

A French engineer declares the Panama canal is too small but notes France cannot complete the job. The project proves too large beyond French capabilities.

Panama Canal France

Weather Woes Persist as Plans Remain Incomplete

Residents complain about ongoing bad weather and delayed actions. Officials have yet to announce concrete measures to mitigate impacts on roads schools and businesses this season.

Night of Terror and Croup Fears in the Home

A mother endures a terror as her child chokes during a croup attack and relief seems scarce. The text urges forethought and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a certain cure to use before danger worsens. The tone reflects common early 20th century home medical advice.

Thirteen Ships Lost in Storm Across Great Lakes

Associated Press reports a Great Lakes storm last Saturday sank or wrecked 13 ships with about 246 sailors believed drowned. Additional vessels were damaged, including the Henry B. Smith and Major, with crews rescued by the E. M. Byers. Wrecks listed include Lake Huron ships John A. McGean Charles B. Price James S. Carruthers Regina Wixford Argus Hydrus Scott. Lake Superior Leafield W M Nottingham Henry B. Smith. Lake Michigan Plymouth. Lake Erie Light ship No. 82.

Associated Press Port Huron Great Lakes Henry B. Smith Lake Superior Major Sault Ste Marie Lake Michigan Plymouth Lake Erie

Federal probe ordered into clothing manufacturing costs

Secretary Redfield ordered a federal investigation into the cost of manufacturing clothing hosiery and knit goods. The inquiry will cover principal production centers at home and abroad and may relate to tariff law effects on American industry. It will begin immediately and seeks to determine whether reductions hurt industry.

Washington Redfield

Hennessy Indicts Everett Fowler in New York Extortion Case

Everett F. Fowler, once a Democratic state committee member, was indicted for extortion over a 2500 contribution to Norman E. Mack, tied to state barge canal and road work. The indictment follows the John Doe probe into contractor contributions and involves Hull, a Cortland county highway contractor, and a Fourth National Bank official. Hull testified Fowler pressed for the payment to secure a contract.

Associated Press New York Everett F. Fowler Democratic State Committee John Hennessy P. Hull Fowler John Doe Hennessy Whitman Hull Fourth National Bank Syracuse Norman E. Mack State Democratic Committee Arthure A. McLean Cortland County

Secretary Evans speaks to men of NC MCA at rail yard

F W Evans secretary of the M C A was principal speaker at a noonday service held Friday at the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago railway shops. A Immier educational secretary of the M C A was in charge and delivered a short talk. Evans noted six years of changing conditions and the start of these meetings six years ago. No meeting Saturday. from Monday on meetings will be held in city industrial plants.

F. W. Evans Thee Evans

Maritime traffic and arrivals at Texas harbor noting multiple vessels

The Oscar G. Newman from Bluefields and Sylvia C. Hall from Sagua la Grande Arrivals include the Mercator from Puerto Cortes with 24 000 banana bunches and several other steamers and schooners listed with their destinations cargoes and current status Entries record inbound and outbound ships cargoes like cotton phosphate and old yellow metal plus navigational notices and lighthouse district orders

Oscar G. Newman Bluefields Sylvia C. Hall Sprague van Heynigen E. A. Sebean Footemaster Pensacola Fla Cuba Ocmulgee Watkins Master Mallory Steamship Line New York Bertha Alderney Munson Steamship Line Adolfo Tampa Savannah Karen Munson Havana Seeberg Progreso Mex Kylemhor Mobile Lady Charlotte J. M Aransas Pass G. S Coast Pilot Porry Lighthouse District Oscar G Newman Nic Sparague Sagua la Grande Nor. S. S Mercator Kaisen Puerto Cortez Nor. S. S. Harald Monsen Hon Nor S. S. Bertha Meyer Hayvana Br. S. S. Kirnwood Olsen Havre France Kirnwood

Marine Weather: Shippers Forecast for Northbound Runs

Shippers should protect cargo as temperatures reach 86 degrees for 36 hours on northbound shipments. Moderate temperatures expected along the eastern and western lanes.

Weather Outlook Sees Little Change For Two Days

Cold air sweeps east from Minnesota to the upper Great Lakes region with fair skies and subfreezing temperatures. A high barometer system over the Gulf states brings continued fair weather and below normal readings, while rain taps the north Atlantic and Ohio Valley regions.

Minnesota Rocky Mountains Upper Lake Region North Pacific Coast Gulf South Atlantic States North Atlantic Coast Ohio Valley Rocky Mountain Mobile Albert Ashenberger

Liverpool Cotton Spot Prices and Futures Close Firm

Liverpool reports steady spot prices with middling at 7.47 and 7.61 for good middling, 12 000 bales sold including 10 700 American and 2 000 for speculation and export. Receipts total 35 000 bales, futures closed firm across across months from November at 7.26 to October-November at 6.53.

Liverpool

Weekly Cotton Statistics Liverpool November update

Weekly cotton statistics show imports of 182000 bales in all kinds with American imports at 148000 bales. Stock levels reach 651000 bales overall and 142000 bales for American stock. American forwardings total 88000 bales and exports register 8100 bales.

Liverpool

Railway freight list records 43 to 1 928 bale totals

A shipping freight ledger lists New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad Export 43 bales Southern Railway Export 1 928 bales and Mobile and Montgomery Railroad Train No 63 Farmers' Commission Company various consignors Baker Lyons Beville Phillips Topart and Glas Frank M Ladd Davis Gailliard Lott Blacksher with small counts amid the farm trade consignments.

New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Southern Railway Mobile Montgomery Farmers' Commission Company Baker-Lyons Beville Phillips Topart and Glas Frank M

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair

An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready solution for gray hair. It claims natural darkening, dandruff relief, and less scalp itching with a simple application using a sponge or brush.

Wyeth

Dr. Inges Dogs Involved In Poultry Killing Mystery

Dr. Harry T Inge's Great Dane allegedly killed poultry on Government street. Dr. Marion Inge reports his bull Bob missing from 934 Government street kennels after being bought for 25 dollars. Police note lost or stolen. Dane may have feasted on Bob prompting a medical checkup for the dog.

Drs. Inge Harry T. Inge Government Street Hve Marion Inge Bob Inge

Tra wick to testify in Florida post office robbery case

Dan Tra wick chief clerk of the state convict department received a summons to appear December 1 in federal court at Jacksonville Fla as a witness in the case of A D Cammeyer alias Albert Driscoll accused of robbing the Green Cove post office Driscoll is among the yeggmen who robbed Hirscher Bros safe in Montgomery years ago He was sentenced to twenty years and later pardoned.

Montgomery Dan Trawick State Convict Department Federal District Court Jacksonville Fla A. D. Cammeyer Albert Driscoll Green Cove Driscoll Hirscher Bros

Reward Offered in Donaho Funk Case in Chicago

Clarence S. Funk offered a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the men "higher up" in the Donaho Funk case. He told reporters crooks are tied to such cases and the reward may help smoke them out.

Associated Press Chicago Clarence S. Funk Funk

An Honest Druggist Praises Swamp Root Remedy

A Tecumseh Nebraska resident testifies that Kilmer’s Swamp Root relieved his wife’s kidney disease after other patent medicines failed. The letter, sworn before a notary in December 1911, commends the product and endorses its use for kidney trouble.

EB. Tingle Tecumseh Nebr SMITH EB. B. Tingle Swamptimes Smith Drug Company Tecumseh, N

Kilmer Swamp Root Sample Ad from Binghamton

Letter promotes Kilmer Swamp Root in Binghamton New York offering a sample bottle for ten cents plus a booklet about kidneys. The ad urges readers to send money to Dr. Kilmer & Co and promises convincing results and valuable information.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Binghamton, N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Poe Southern Pacific Ays J. A. Crenshaw Asheville Atlanta Ee Birmingham Louisvill Mobile Fivlesesas Phoenix Pensacola St. Louis ZEON Four Lakes Sec. Redfield Everett Fowler Democratic N. C Christ Church Chapter House Shippers’ Forecast Tombigbee River Alabama Trawick Convict Board Goldman, Beckman & Co Cincinnati Dauphin Street Washington, D. C Reno City Ticket Office South Royal Bell 210 H. C. Geron North Water Street BELL
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