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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1913

Page

14

Nashville man Irvin Pope eyed for grain inspector role

Irvin Pope of Nashville may be secured as grain inspector by Mobile dealers, coming highly recommended by National Grain Dealers Association President R. P. Jones. Pope attended a chamber of commerce meeting Monday night where dealers gathered. no action was taken.

Irvin Pope Nashville Mobile R. P. Jones National Grain Dealers’ Association Pope Chamber of Commerce

Newman Kills Wife Then Ends His Life in New Rochelle

New Rochelle, Nov. 18. George B. Newman a diamond cutter killed his wife yesterday then took his own life. He had worried about failing eyesight that he feared would ruin his ability to work.

New Rochelle N. Y George B. Newman Newman Harrisburg Stephen Loncar Steelton Loncar

Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief From Indigestion

This vintage ad extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gas sour stomach and gastritis. It claims rapid relief within contact with the stomach and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for sudden stomach upset.

Pape

Chinese Shops Close in Panama Over Registration Law

Chinese merchants in Panama City and Colon staged a prearranged shutdown to pressure the government to modify a new registration law. Some 1500 plus shopkeepers halted business, citing hardship to poor customers and delays in laundry service. Police were authorized to arrest noncompliant Chinese before November 25 as authorities kept firm. Chinese shopkeepers in the canal zone were unaffected.

Associated Press Panama Republic of Panama Colon Canal Zone

Women Help 10 Protect Birds Nationwide

Colonel Joseph J. Acklen arrives to enforce the migratory bird protection law as chief warden. He urges cooperation with state wardens and sportsmen to curb plumage use and promote wildlife protection nationwide.

Associated Press Washington Joseph J. Acklen Nashville Tenn United States Acklin

East Indian Uprising Strikes Natal Amid Riots and Fire

In Natal Durban East Indian residents declared a general strike and rioted burning sugar plantations. White women and children faced terror as troops were ordered to disaffected districts. Durban saw mass action with calls for martial law.

Natal South Africa Durban Union of South Africa

William Dahlen Given Release by Brooklyn

William Dahlen, manager of the Brooklyn Baseball club, was released unconditionally by the team today. He is negotiating with a minor league club. Fielder Jones, former Chicago Americans manager, is prominently mentioned as the likely new Brooklyn manager.

Associated Press New York William Dahlen Brooklyn Baseball Club Dahlen Fielder Jones Chicago Americans Brooklyns

Jones denies negotiating with Brooklyn after Columbus talk

Fielder Jones says he spoke with Charles Ebbetts at the minor league meeting in Columbus but no offer was made. Jones says Ebbetts told him he was too high priced and he would not return to baseball without a big contract.

Associated Press Portland Ore Fielder Jones Brooklyn Charles Ebbetts Columbus

Shoes for the Whole Family at Harrys Government St

The notice promotes Shoes for the Whole Family at Harrys on Government Street with a second branch at Charley McGraw's Old Stand. It highlights a family friendly footwear offer and expands with a second location at Charley McGraws Old Stand.

Government St Charley McGra Charley McGraw

Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs and Lungs

A midwestern testimonial touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa says it cured a stubborn cough after six weeks of doctoring failed. Money back if it fails with 50c and 1.00 prices. Sold by all druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

Dr. King A. F. Mertz Glen Ellyn Iowa H. E. Bucklen C O Philadelphia St. Louis

Gold Ingot Theft In Transit From Constantinople To Paris

Thieves stole gold ingots valued at 20000 from a 1 000 000 consignment on route from Constantinople to Paris. Forty sealed cases showed no external signs, but $20000 was missing when checked at the Ottoman Bank in Paris. Police doubt theft occurred in French territory and link to a broader European robbery ring. The report notes similar past heists and ongoing police investigations.

Associated Press Paris Constantinople Beng London Alexandria Egypt Hamburg Rio de Janeiro Europe

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