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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1913

Page

8

Court Calendar Highlights Include Embezzlement and Prohibition Case

The upcoming term lists John Jaine of Citronelle charged with embezzlement in two funds cases and Jacob Hauser facing a second prohibition violation. Hauser remains out on bond. a potential conviction could add six months to a prior sentence. Carl M. Hardeman, arrested in Memphis for forging E. M. Gregory’s signature, awaits a hearing. The week’s schedule runs November 24 to 29 with cases across larceny embezzlement pretenses and burglary, culminating in Hauser and Hardeman appearances.

John Jaine Citronelle Jacob Hausz Hauser James’ Ryan John Draine Elbert Robpetii Leon Dennis T. S. Stephens Sylvester McCree Manuel Omas Charles Tyrrell John Thomas Jesse Williams

Digestit Digestit claims relief for dyspepsia in reader letters

A Springfield Ohio reader describes a severe indigestion attack and weight loss followed by relief after using Digestit. The ad cites other cures and mentions trials priced 26c and 50c with druggist availability and a money back guarantee by Van Antwerp Drug.

C.H. Pelton Springfield Ohio Daily News van Antwerp

Battlefield at Wounded Knee Described as Massacre

Lincoln Nebraska November 22. M B R Gilmore curator of the Nebraska historical society returns from the Wounded Knee scene and calls the engagement a massacre of Indians. He cites Sioux survivors including Mrs Mouseau, Joseph Homeland and Iron Hall, recounting a four sided volley and near annihilation of the Big Foot band.

Lincoln, Neb M. BR. Gilmore Nebraska’ Historical Society Wounded Knee Gilmore Ogallala

Alabama Banking Dept Hailed as Model by Tennessee Visitor

J L Hutton superintendent of banks of Tennessee toured Alabama with aide Heflin to study the state banking department's methods as a model for Tennessee. Alabama Superintendent A E Walker and officials welcomed them praising Alabama’s banking system as a national example. Hutton is a Columbia Tennessee resident and Phoenix National Bank president.

Montgomery Ala Alabama J. L. Hutton Tennessee Banking Hutton Heflin Alabama Department A. E. Walker Alabama Banking Department United States Columbia Tenn Phoenix National Bank Bank of Commerce of Decatur

Engagements Denounced by Father Contrasted with Mother’s Praise

A notice reports engagements announced by the mother and criticized by the father, highlighting family disagreement over upcoming nuptials and public perception of the matches.

General Blanquet Feared by Huerta Faction in Mexico

General Blanquet, head of the Mexican army and minister of war, is described as the man most feared by Provisional President Huerta. He enjoys strong support among officers and could muster the Federal army if he moved to oust Huerta.

Blanquet Huerta

Cleveland Enforces Liquor Laws Sunday Observance

Cleveland reports strict enforcement of liquor laws with police ordered to close saloons and cigar stands from midnight Saturday to Monday morning. Saloons must keep blinds up and staff barred from working Sunday. Big downtown cafes face continuation of Sunday restrictions.

Cleveland

Spokane Judges Bar Frivolous Delays in Local Courts

Spokane county judges issue new court rules to curb delaying tactics. Frivolous motions and time demurrers may yield judgment by default, and all court business will be conducted openly in court with papers filed in the county clerk’s office.

Spokane, Wash Spokane County

Anti slavery law passes in Philippines amid minor amendments

Manila reports the Philippine commission approves the anti slavery act adopted November 18 by the national assembly. Only a few corrections were added to fix legal defects in the measure as passed.

Commission Act of National Assembly Manila Philippine Commission Today Philippine “National” Assembly Assembly

Ex convict Tegeler forms unlikely fair wind for trial tale

In Pawhuska Oklahoma nine years after the murder of James Meadows Rudolph Tegeler, an ex convict now installing city electrical machinery for a new plant, faces a fourth trial. His past includes life sentence overturned on appeal and a divided jury verdict.

Pawhuska Okla Rudolph Tegeler Oklahoma City James Meadows Tegeler Court of Appeals Meadows Oklahoma

Convict Geo Schroeder Wins Release to Vaudeville Stage

Geo Schroeder a Spokane convict with a baritone voice arrived in Spokane and will perform at a local vaudeville house for 100 dollars a week. His release from Walla Walla penitentiary came after petitions and letters supporting his singing comeback and his prior San Quentin record influenced the 20 year sentence for forgery. Schroeder resumed music study in prison and had performed at the June German Saengerfest.

Spokand Wash Geo. Schroeder Walla Walla Spokane Schroeder San Quentin Parole Board

Death of Dr Henry P Howard of Dallas Veteran Surgeon

Dr Henry P Howard aged 82 died at his Dallas home yesterday. A medical director for Texas in the Confederate States Army, he served as a surgeon in the regular army before the war. Born in Washington DC he traced his roots to Maryland.

Dallas Texas Henry P. Howard Department of Texas Confederate States of America Washington, D. C Maryland Howard

Change in Cotton Grading Adopted by New York Exchange

Special committee of the New York Cotton Exchange recommends adopting standard Gulf and Texas white cotton grades from the Agriculture Department with one lower grade added. It urges parallel upland equivalents, seeks government and congressional cooperation, and sets April 1 1915 as the start. The board proposes monthly revisions and bans credit for speculative purposes. A December 2 special meeting will consider all recommendations.

New York Exchange New York Board of Managers New York Cotton Exchange Department of Agriculture Gulf and Texas Congress Exchange

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Quick Relief

Nervous and sick headaches are blamed on a torpid liver and constipated bowels. The ad promises rapid relief by stimulating the organs to function properly. A 25 cent box is suggested, available at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.

Dr. King H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Old Officers Renamed by the Stockholders

Montgomery Belt Line railway, backed by the Atlantic Coast Line, held its annual stockholders meeting in Montgomery. All former directors were re elected, and business concluded in under an hour. Attending was H L Borden, secretary of both Belt Line and Atlantic Coast Line. Directors include H Walters, T H Emerson, J R Kenly, F W Scott, C S Gadsden, H L Borden, Judge John R Tyson, and Alexander Hamilton.

Montgomery Ala Montgomery Belt Line Railway Atlantic Coast Line Railroad H. L. Borden Belt Line Railway United States H. Walters New York T. H. Emerson J. R. Kenly Wilmington N. C F. W. Scott Richmond C. S. Gadsden Charleston S. C John R. Tyson Alexander Hamilton Petersburg

Montgomery Negro Takes Razor Route in Death Case

In Montgomery Alabama John Wilson a Black resident died by self inflicted razor slashing after doctors warned of fatalappendicitis. Police investigated initially deeming possible murder amid a long drought of such acts in the city.

Montgomery Ala John Wilson Wilson

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