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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1914

Page

8

Chambers Land Company Trial Delivers Odd Evidence

In Kansas City a federal trial shows E. C. Chambers and four agents charged with using mails to defraud in Florida land sales. O. G. Barkley testified and brought a potato and other produce as fertility evidence. Chambers may testify for himself later today.

Kansas City O. AG. Barkley Hope City E. C. Chambers Chambers Land Company Florida Barkley Everglades Mr. Chambers Lincoln, All Chambers

Evelyn Thaw and Son to Appear at Empire Theatre

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her son William Russell Thaw star in Threads of Destiny a five reel drama of Russian life at the Empire Theatre tomorrow with a second two reel feature Hope Foster's Mother. The showing runs until 7 pm to accommodate night crowds. Other Lubin Company stars appear including Joseph W Smiley Mildred Gregory John Smiley and Marguerite Marsh.

United States Evelyn Nesbit Thaw The Empire William Russell Thaw Hope Foster Edith Story Evelyn Thaw Lubin Company Joseph W. Smiley Mildred Gregory John Smiley William Cahill Joseph W. Standish Marguerite Marsh Florence Williams Miriam Rachel

Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Claims Safe Calomel Alternative

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless liver aid that replaces calomel. It promises relief from biliousness without griping, sickness, or salivation and claims a money back guarantee if not effective.

Dodson

Vindication Will Come Yet Declared by Frank

An inmate petitions four times for a new trial claiming innocence in a grievous crime, arguing bias and mob pressure tainted his lone conviction. He asks courts to exercise discretion and grant life, name, and honor restoration, warning of a dangerous justice breach. The piece invokes Atlanta tradition and calls for measured investigation over hasty reaction.

Atlanta Leo M. Frank

German American Alliance meets in Pensacola with delegates

The German American Alliance of Alabama and Florida held its annual session in Pensacola on November 23 with many delegates and visitors present. Mayor Adolph Greenhut gave a welcome speech, and H. Anaker, the alliance president, replied. Germany Day dinner planned, Mobile delegation arrived by special train, plus Montgomery Birmingham Cullman and Baldwin County groups expected.

Pensacola Fla Alabama Florida Adolph Greenhut H. Anaker Alliance Germany Mobile Montgomery Birmingham Cullman Baldwin County Ala

Demand for Peace Echoes From Berlin Suburbs

Copenhagen dispatch reports nightly placards in Berlin suburbs calling for peace and warning against harsh reprisals. The text includes a long quotation from Leo M. Frank declaring his innocence, criticizing the legal process, and urging vindication amid calls for truth to prevail.

London Copenhagen Daily Mail Berlin

Is the War Office Being Fleeced Iron Contracts Questioned

London reports the Daily Chronicle calls for an official inquiry into galvanized and corrugated iron contracts with the War Office claiming evidence of a trade ring inflating prices by about 9 dollars per ton over private quotes. An Associated Press dispatch notes this as a press controversy. Also in the same edition the Third District Sunday School Association announces a November 29 convention at Bethany Baptist Church.

Associated Press London War Office Daily Chronicle Today Byird Jerre S. Davison Third District Sunday School Association Bethany Baptist Church

People Enjoy The Pawpaw Fruit Despite Critics

In a light feature, residents express affection for pawpaw fruit, noting its distinctive taste and seasonal appearance. The piece highlights community enjoyment and a shared curiosity about a lesser known fruit.

Best Laxative For Children Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin

The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best laxative for children. It claims the product contains no opiate or narcotic, tastes pleasant, and acts gently without gripping. Distribution details note prices of fifty cents and one dollar and offer a free trial bottle from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

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