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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1913

Page

3

Ways and Means of Liquidating Debt Discussed

Baton Rouge La November 18. The Ways and Means committee reported a plan to liquidate 21 million dollars of indebtedness due in the near term. The plan authorizes sale of four and a half percent bonds up to forty years, with provisions to sell or exchange five and a half percent bonds if delays occur in floating the new issue.

Associated Press Baton ROGUE Mas Board of Liquidation

Nearly Made Good Fooling the Surgeons Story of Waldorf Miller

JeseW Rochelle New York November 18 Waldorf Miller aged 439 years died from stomach trouble following injuries from a dive into shallow water. He had recovered enough to leave his wheelchair three weeks ago. A brother of Miller previously broke his neck in a similar accident and died ten days later.

Jesew Rochelle N.Y Waldorf Miller Miller

Kidney health advice warns of meat overuse and salts remedy

An old health column claims high meat intake harms kidneys, causing backache and other symptoms. It prescribes four ounces of Rad Salts with lemon and acid to cleanse sluggish kidneys and relieve pain, urging consultation with a physician or pharmacist for a few days.

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O Gorman denies bid to reorganize Tammany Hall

United States Senator James A. O'Gorman and law partner George Gordon Battle deny rumors they would depose Charles F. Murphy and seize leadership of Tammany Hall. He says no circumstances would lead him to leave the Senate and he will not enter party leadership. Wallace, candidate for Governor, set to speak at Temperance Hall at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

New York United States James A. O'Gorman George Gordon Battle Tammany Hall Charles F. Murphy

Police Women Carry Firearms In Chicago

Chicago policewoman Clara Olsen revealed revolvers in purses for ten female officers. The group had previously been thought unarmed, but Olsen explained the weapons are kept in bags for quick access if needed.

Chicago Clara Olsen

Three-Cent Meal For Little Ones

The Home and School League in Philadelphia will provide a three-cent bath and breakfast for undernourished open-air class children at Durham Public School. Daily menus will vary with creamed fish on toast milk and bananas among options, in addition to the penny lunch. A political speech by Wallace at Temperance Hall is noted for Wednesday at 8 o clock.

Associate Press Philadelphia Navy Durham Home and School League League

Witness Louis Gleason Arrested for Defaulting Case

Louis Gleason, a witness in the Frank Miller case, failed to answer in city court last Thursday and was arrested Monday night by deputy sheriffs under Judge Semmes order. Gleason posted bond for his appearance at the Miller trial, now reset for December 8.

Louis Gleason Frank Miller Semmes Gleason Miller

Mobile Courts Transact Tuesday Business in Multiple Dockets

Circuit and Law and Equity dockets show garnishments and judgments for Mobile Brewery and Star Drug Co. cases. Civil actions list demurrers, default judgments, and amended motions with calls for Wednesday and Tuesday sessions in Mobile.

Circuit Court Agnes Brisk Marie W. Albrecht American Health College Religious Vita Pathic Society Mobile Brewery H. W. French Judge Browne Lucy Mathews J. W. Whatley G. B. Fisher Mobile Brewery Garns H. Bancroft Peter* Hamel Shellnutt Daugherty-Star Drug Company J. B. Cloud John Moore W. Cushman

Physician Advises Sargol to Build Flesh and Weight

A medical note explains thin people gain little from extra meals. It claims Sargol tablets with every meal boost absorption of fatty foods and raise red blood cell activity. The ad urges purchasing Sargol from Van Erp Drug Co. with a weight‑increase guarantee or refund.

Vanerp Drug.Co

City Court Sentences for Grand Larceny and Other Offenses

Judge Semmes presided as Monday business days saw guilty pleas from Mat Andrews alias Frank Ward and Charles Houston for grand larceny. James A Bell pleaded guilty to forgery second degree. Prisoners Solomon Poe Stephen Mardles Manuel Zamara Charlies Harts Elijah Arrington received hard labor terms ranging from 32 months to 90 days.

City Court Judge Semmes Mat Andrews Frank Ward Charles Houston James A. Bell Solomon Poe Stephen Mardles Manuel Zamara Charlies Harts Elijah Arrington

California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Laxative

A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for a constipated stomach, claiming a teaspoonful relieves waste and illness in children within hours. It promises a well, playful child after dosing and notes the product is harmless and pleasant tasting.

California

Canadians Will Repair The Road

El Paso Texas November 19 General Francisco Villa threatened to seize the Mexican Northwestern railroad owned by Canadian capitalists unless officials repair and operate it. Rail line destroyed by rebels and Federals has not run for months. Villa loaned about 100000 to Juarez banks and promised repayment if the revolt succeeds. The funds pay rebel troops uniforms and provisions. A report on executions in Juarez ordered by Villa was sent to the war department.

Associated Press EL Paso Texas Francisco Villa Mexican Northwestern Railroad Villa General Villa Juarez War Department United States Army

GANGSTERS SHOOT GOTHAM CLUBMAN IN BRONX

John Delane real estate operator and head of the John Delane Association a Tammany linked political club in New Yorks Bronx was shot twice in the back as he neared the club rooms. Two men fired fled into the night as forty members searched the area for suspects and police investigated.

Associated Press New York John Delane John Delane Association Tammany Hall Bronx

Schoolteacher Captures Thief in Pittsburg Bar

Miss Elizabeth Reagan, a school teacher, spotted an armed intruder at her father's hotel bar late at night. She retrieved a revolver and compelled the robber to surrender as he attempted to depart. The thief identified himself as Michael Reilly of Seattle. Wallace, candidate for Governor, will address issues at Tempérance Hall on Wednesday.

Associated Press Pittsburg Elizabeth Reagan Reagan Wallace Tempérance Hall

Police Court Notes Include Fines and Arraignments

J L Coleman was fined two dollars or four days after arraignment for violating the traffic ordinance. Emeline Stiggins and Horace, charged with liquor sale, were discharged. Rudolph Williams was bound over to the grand jury on burglary charges with a $500 bond after arraignment. Charlie Taylor faced arraignment for petit larceny with case continued to November 18. Officer P Pitroff made arrests.

J. L. Coleman Leeds Ludlow Recorder’s Court Rudolph Williams Grand Edington Williams Bolts and Berge Dixon Conti Cedar Streets Charlie Taylor P. Pitroff

Athletic Girls Make Poor Wives

London November 18. Dr Thomas Clay Shaw spoke to a largely female audience at the Institute of Hygiene denouncing athletic women as poor marriage prospects. He warned sport harms home life, saying athletic girls resemble men, neglect homes, and display careless deportment.

Associated Pres London Thomas Clay Shaw Institute of Giene

Cheap Home Cough Syrup Claims Quick Relief

An advertised home remedy promises rapid cough relief and savings of about two dollars versus standard remedies. The recipe uses granulated sugar, warm water, Pinex syrup, and is advised for use every two to three hours. The text touts benefits for bronchial asthma spasmodic croup and hoarseness.

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sumBe ROCHE BURKE Joseph Atu Both Phane Moore's Uncle Sam Mexico O'Gorman Partner Tammany Ina Bath Temperance Hall Law and Equity Court Berney Rebecca Robinson Mobile Light & R. R Co Mount Vernon Lumber Co Kate T. Shepard Shields Agency Harry Buschane Louie Morningstar J. C. Bolton CG. M. Worthington Mary Stella Macey Louis Morningstar J. O. Bolton W. C. Hastie Barrett Bros Shipping Co Ted Rae Peres - le Health College Vita Pathic Society William Davis Ella Davis Martha Byrd Harrison Henderson City of Mobile Grand Bay Land Company John W. Bright Wm. W. Crawford Sibley Land Company Sibley P. King Sibley Land Co W.H. Hopkins Elizabeth Miller Ber Gotham Tammany Organization Police Court News Emeline Stiggins Horace Larry Murray Evans Stggins London Authority On Medicalneeds Schlitz John D. Palmer N. Water Distribute Mobile Ala
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