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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1913

Page

10

Sayre Reflects On Divorce Law In Williams College Speech

In his new role as secretary to the president of Williams College, Mr Sayre discusses ongoing personal and professional challenges. He argues that strict divorce legislation causes suffering but stands by it, noting a double standard in law for the rich and the poor. He cites differences between East Side and Fifth Avenue immorality and mentions Reno as a common getaway for separated spouses.

Fifth Avenue

Suffragette disturbance disrupts meeting in England

In England on November 18 a protest disrupted a Balbier party event aimed at addressing no conscription. Philip Snowden was shouted down as stewards moved to control the crowd. Scuffles left stewards bruised and the gathering abandoned after half an hour amid ongoing uproar and police involvement.

Press Bec England Philip Snowden Socner Balbier Party Social_tor

Lord Cowdray Denies Involvement in Mexican Affairs

Lord Cowdray states he and any company he holds interest in did not influence Sir Lionel Carden's appointment to Mexico nor finance the de facto Mexican government beyond a sub three percent loan to the National Bank of Mexico. He also denies Pearson concessions or pursuit of oil monopolies and denial of any involvement in Madero's overthrow.

London Lord Cowdray Lionel Carden Mexico National Bank of Mexico Madero Pearson Diaz Huerta

Pensacola to Become Marine Base on Gulf of Mexico

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt inspected Pensacola naval yard and announced it will become the official marine base. About 800 marines may arrive by March 1 with 2,000 expected eventually. Plans include testing new torpedo boats at the base.

Associated Press Pensacola Filia Franklin D. Roosevelt Pensacola Navy Yard Gulf of Mexico

Solemn Mass for Deceased Mobile Clergy at Cathedral

Services at the cathedral Wednesday at 8:30 honor the deceased bishops and priests of the Mobile diocese. Rev. B J Hackett will sing the mass with city priests assisting, followed by the bishop granting absolution.

Diocese of Mobile B. J. Hackett

Glass Revives Alabama Senate Appointment Issue

The appointment of Frank P. Glass by Governor O Neal to the U S Senate revives a dispute over governor appointing a senator without legislative authorization. The Clayton case previously stalled in committee before his resignation.

Associated Press Washington Frank P. Glass O'Neal Alabama United States Representative Clayton Senate Clayton Senate Committee On Glass Wilson

Glass Named U S Senator for Alabama by Governor ONeal

Governor ONeal appointed F P Glass of the Montgomery Advertiser and Birmingham News to fill the Alabama Senate vacancy after the death of Joseph F Johnston. Glass is lauded as a bold editor with high ethics and extensive federal understanding, aligned with the president's policies.

Montgomery Frank P. Glass Montgomery Advertiser Birmingham News United States Alabama O'Neal Senate of the Joseph F. Johnston F. P. Glass Glass Senate

Princess Disliked Residing In Sweden

Stockholm Times correspondent reports rumors of Prince William of Sweden and Princess Marie's separation linked to espionage are unfounded. The discord stems from temperament and Marie’s dislike of life in Sweden. divorce details are settled amicably. Their son Prince Lennart will stay in Stockholm with royal children.

London Stockholm the Times Prince William of Sweden Marie Lennart Carl

Head Perfectly Bald With Eczema

A mother from Maryville Tennessee describes her three month old baby developing severe eczema on the face and head with baldness after hair loss. She reports immediate relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment with bathing and twice daily application, claiming the child soon recovered and hair began to grow back.

R.F.D Maryville Tenn

Government Conservation Plan Opposed At Washington Meeting

At the National Conservation Congress fifth annual convention in Washington delegates clash over federal versus state control of natural resources. A committee fails to agree on water power policy and Miss Mabel Boardman proposes Red Cross aid of 500 dollars per lumber camp instructor.

Associated Press Washington National Conservation Congress Charles Lathrop Pack Mabel Boardman American Red Cross Congress

Ample Warning Given of Storm on Great Lakes

The Weather Bureau defended its handling of last week's Great Lakes storm that caused 264 deaths. It said forecasts were issued from Washington at all stages, with small craft warnings, storm warnings, and repeated notices across the lake region including Detroit and the northern lakes. The bureau absolved local Cleveland forecasters of blame and promised full accountability.

Associated Press Washington Weather Bureau Great Lakes Gordon Ohio Cleveland Canadian Northwest Lake Detroit

Government aims at home rule compromise with opposition

London reports a Times claim that the government plans to propose Ulster specific terms within a home rule framework. An official statement states proposals would be a basis for discussion and cannot exclude Ulster. The move is seen as a possible step toward home rule within home rule.

Associated Press London Times Ulster Eadward Grey

Wreck at Clayton Yields State Rail Safety Push

President Charles Henderson of the Alabama state railroad commission said a statewide hearing on rail safety will follow the Central of Georgia wreck near Clayton last Thursday. He urged all railroads in the state to participate to gather expert evidence and suggestions to reduce future accidents.

Associated Press Eufaula Ala Charles Henderson Alabama State Railroad Commission Central of Georgia Railroad Clayton Henderson

Postmasters urged to publicize postal savings

Washington reports call on postmasters nationwide to promote the postal savings system. A letter says each new depositor boosts community happiness and thrift, but persistent publicity remains lacking, with emphasis on informing the public in larger cities about available facilities as the program matures.

Washington

Dynamite Box Seized in Barber Shop Near Wall Street

Police in New York confiscated one hundred sticks of dynamite from a customer left box in a barber shop near the customs house and financial district. Inspector Eagan of the combustibles department warned the amount could blow up a large area of lower Manhattan and wipe Wall Street off the map.

Wall Street New York Washington Street Customs House Financial District Eagan Department of Combustibles Lower Manhattan

Venturini Dies After Paralytic Stroke in Mobile

Peter A. Venturini long known saloon operator in Mobile and Monopole Saloon owner died Monday night at 9 after a paralysis attack on a Government street car while heading to the city court to testify in a case. He leaves a wife, two daughters, three sons, a brother Frank Venturini, a sister and other relatives. He died at the Washington avenue home near Sutton street and was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic church.

Peter A. Venturini Mobile South Royal Street Mary's Lane Virginia Street Frank Venturini Washington Avenue Sutton Street

STOP CATARRH HYOMEI CURES DISEASE GERMS

An advertisement urges relief from catarrh with Hyomei. It claims a simple, safe cure that destroys germs inhaled into the nose throat and lungs. The full outfit with inhaler and bottle costs $1.00 and carries a money back guarantee if no benefit.

Sey G van Antwerp & Son

Death of Mrs Annette Moore in Pascagoula

Mrs Annette Virginia Moore wife of Wil lam Moore a Lane Miss paper mill employee and former Pascagoula resident died Monday night after a three week illness She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs T C Gatti of Pascagoula and is survived by her husband her parents three sisters Mrs Dottie Brecht Mrs Elvira Gray and Miss Bessie Gatti and four brothers Emile Frank Francis and Ernest Gatti The remains were brought to the family home on Cedar Street and the funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

A. V. Moore Pascagoula Miss Annette Virginia Moore Willam Moore Lane Laine Moore T. C. Gatti Dottie Brecht Elvira Gray Bessie Gatti Emile Frank Francis Ernest Gatti Cedar Street

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