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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1913

Page

8

Nicaragua Plans 15 Million Loan For Debt and Improvements

Dr Louis Squiera who arrived from Bluefields says Adolfo Diaz administration arranged a 15 million dollar loan with French capitalists to be signed before January 1. Denver mining man D M Nichols corroborates. Funds reportedly to fund public improvements and repay the national debt.

Associated Press New Orleans Adolfo Diaz Nicaragua Louis 8. Squiera Bluefields D. M. Nichols Denver Central America

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Stimulus

The old standard tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to relieve nervous low mood and low spirits. It is advertised as a general strengthening tonic that arouses the liver drives out malaria and builds up the system. A sure appetizer and aid to digestion priced at 60 cents.

Grove

Republican Chief Judge Defeated in New York

William Barns, chairman of the Republican state committee, conceded the defeat of William B. Werner for chief judge of the court of appeals and the election of Democrat Willard Bartlett yesterday.

Associated Press New York William B. Werner Court of Appeals Willard Bartlett William Barns Republican State Committee

Digest it: A new stomach with Digest it tablets

An old time medical ad promotes Digest it as a modern diet supplement to aid digestion. It claims experts advise nourishment and easy digestion, not dieting, and offers trial packages of twenty five tablets for 25c or 50c. Sold by Van Antwerp & Son with guarantee.

Germany England America van Antwerp & Son

Spectator Views Mexico Policy Warns of Intervention Risks

The Spectator argues that even a Huerta departure would not yield a reformist Mexican government. It predicts a national party may rise to resist American dominance and contends armed intervention and annexation would follow if the United States cannot maintain control.

Associated ,Press London Spectator Wilson Huerta Mexico United States Egypt

Both Orphaned in a Twinkling

In Harpersfield Ohio Lewis Van Luven 68 shot and killed his wife then was killed by his son Matthew 17 and the nine year old sister. The boy wrested the shotgun from his father and struck him on the skull ending the attack.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Lewis van Luven Harpersfield Matthew van Luven

ALA METHODISTS UPHOLD BISHOPS STAND ON CARNEGIE GIFT

In Anniston Alabama on November 15 the Alabama Methodist Conference South backed the bishops in rejecting Carnegie’s 1 million dollar gift to Vanderbilt University. Clergymen praised the bishops for maintaining self-respect in the dispute.

Associated Press Anniston Ala Alabama Methodist Conference South Board of Bishops Vanderbilt University Andrew Carnegie

Is Sickness a Sin and Preventive Medicine

The piece argues sickness stems from violations of nature and urges preventive care. It promotes PoDoLax as a gentler liver bowels remedy freeing bile, toning Blood and skin, with claims of no griping and no sickness. It includes a testimonial from J. B. Devis of Lockhart, Texas.

J. B. Devis Lockhart Texas

Refugees Flee Torreon for Vera Cruz to Reach New York

Twenty two refugees from Torreon arrive in New York aboard the Mexico after escaping Mexican conditions. Fourteen are Americans, nine men and four women plus one child, with reports of Huerta connections denied by Emeterio de La Garza. Refugees traveled by wagon train and train to Vera Cruz amid rebel activity and money depreciation.

New York Mexico Vera Cruz Torreon Emeterio de la Garza Huerta de la Garza Charles P .Thompson Boston Thompson

Jail inspectors praised for humane prison reforms in Alabama

State Examiner Gorman credited W H Oates with improving Alabama jails under the new law. During the year ending September 30 there were 226 jail inspections. six counties built new jails costing 116 576 dollars and six counties repaired jails costing 29 459 dollars.

Montgomery State Prison Department W. H. Oates Alabama

Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

An advertising blurb promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy for persistent coughs and consumption warning signs. It claims rapid relief after a first dose and mentions Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa endorsing its effectiveness. Price is one dollar with a money back guarantee.

Dr. King A. F. Mertz Glen Ellyn Iowa Erie Aldrug H. E. Bucklen_ & Co St Louis

Kept Marriage Secret for Twenty-Two Years

In Winsted Connecticut Mrs Clara Kilpatrick of Norfolk told superior court she married James Kilpatrick on October 29 1891 in Camden New Jersey but never lived with him as he lacked means. Her sisters testified they did not know of the marriage until last spring. Judge Curtis granted a decree on grounds of desertion.

Curtis

Governors named vice presidents for Southern national park plan

Governor Craig of North Carolina announces five governors as vice presidents of the Appalachian Park Association. Mann of Virginia Slaton of Georgia Blease of South Carolina ONeal of Alabama Hooper of Tennessee to serve, as the group promotes a national park in the Southern mountains.

Asheville N. C Ke Craig Appalachian Park Association Mann Virginia Slaton Georgia Blease South Carolina O'Neal Alabama Hooper Tennessee Southern Mountains

Prohi Campaign Seeks One Million Dollar Fund

A concentration committee of prohibition party leaders outlined plans to raise one million dollars for the 1906 presidential campaign and to elect ten congress members. Education on national prohibition will be carried out systematically in coming years. Daniel A. Poling of Columbus Ohio is chairman.

Columbus Ohio Daniel A. Poling

Princess Louise debts may be settled for one million

An examination of Princess Louise of Belgium debts shows claims that are greatly exaggerated. A compromise offer bases on paying 1 million dollars, expected to liquidate about 80 percent of her obligations and leave remaining funds from King Leopold's estate for comfortable living.

Brussels Louise Belgium Leopold

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