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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1913

Page

5

President Will Seek New Treaty With Russia

After a White House conference Dr Stephen Wise of New York released a statement saying President Wilson has not abandoned plans for a new commercial treaty with Russia. The document notes the president is better positioned to negotiate and leads his party with broad American support. It asserts Russia will see the president represents both the American people and his own firm conviction in pressing for the accord.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Stephen S. Wise New York Russia

Heroism of Men on Burning Ship

Three names stand out in accounts of bravery from the rescue of the Balmes by the Pavonia. Captain Juan Ruiz led his crew to hold the fire and steer to Bermuda harbor. Wireless operator Innocencio Michaila sent the call for aid and translated messages. Canary Island mechanic Nicholas Arbornies helped lead passengers from the burning hold. Seventy one passengers and thirty two crew from Cuba bound for Spain survived.

Associated Press New York Pavonia Juan Ruizi Balmes St. Georges Bermuda Innocencio V. Michairla Michairla Nicholas Arbornies Canary Islands Cuba Spain Capper Ruiz Coney Island

Ailing Women Speak on Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Fleetwood Pennsylvania resident Mrs Edward B Hibert describes relief from severe menopause symptoms using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes headaches dizziness heat flashes and improved health with no doctor visits for years.

Fleetwood Lydia E. Pinkham Epward B. Hi- Bert

Pan demonium at Albert Hall as Larkin speaks

London reports chaotic scenes at Albert Hall where James Larkin head of the Dublin Transport Workers Union addressed thousands after his release from Mount Joy prison. Police clashed with students from London University as rioting spilled into the hall and outside amid fireworks and broken order.

London James Larkin Transport Workers Union of Dublin King Larkin Albert Hall Larkin Mount Joy England Great Britain London University Ae the

Massachusetts town has oldest police officer in active service

Oliver Houghton of Weymouth Mass celebrated his 93rd birthday and said he plans to still perform regular police duties at age 100. A Civil War veteran, he has served on Weymouth’s force continuously and was chief for twenty years before stepping down in 1902.

Associated Press Weymouth Mass Oliver Houghton Houghton United States

Garros Flies Upside Down in Monoplane Feat

In Villa Coublay France on November 20 Roland Garros completed several loops in a monoplane. The display showed five aircraft types proven capable of inverted flight, including three monoplanes and two biplanes.

Villa Coublay France Roland G. Garros

Cure Claim for Cuticura Soaps In 1913 Ad

Miss Mamie Mitchell of Ruffin North Carolina reports disfiguring acne like pimples and itching that lasted three years. After trying various remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and saw improvement within weeks and a complete cure after four weeks. Advertisement promotes Cuticura soaps and ointments with a free Skin Book offer.

Mamie Mitchell Cuticura Dept. T. Boston

Prosperity Forecast From Secretary Daniels At Kansas City Banquet

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels told the Kansas City Commercial club that a new tariff and currency bill will bring rural credits and curb monopolies. He predicted a revival of the back to the farm movement and a general rise in farm prosperity benefiting cities as well. He cited better farm prices and potential growth in cattle sheep and hogs, noting gradual benefits rather than instant impact.

Associated Crees Kansas City Josephus Daniels the Navy Join Jay Kansas City Commercial Club Daniels

Louisville Police Chief Burke Dies Leaving Hefty Estate

Major Edward J. Burke longtime Louisville police chief died in Rochester. His will leaves roughly $275000 estate with about $132000 to his two children Harry Augustus Burke of Louisville and Lillian I Elbrick of La Grange. Will submitted to probate.

Associated Press Rochester N. Y Edward J. Burke Louisville Harry Augustus Burke Lillian I. Elbrick la Grange

Christmas Box Senders Urged To Mail Early

Postmaster General Burleson ordered 60 000 post offices to display placards urging citizens to mail Christmas parcels early wrap securely and address plainly to ease the Christmas mail rush this season.

Washington Santa Claus Burleson

French Market Coffee Contrasts Bulk and Fresh Roasts

Advertising urges readers to avoid bulk coffee and choose French Market Coffee made by traditional slow roast and hand packed methods. It argues only the authentic process yields the best flavor and invites customers to test the product for several days.

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