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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1913

Page

10

Castro Faces Executioner on Mexican Border

Lieutenant Jose Castro of the Agua Prieta garrison was executed by firing squad in Douglas Arizona, after a court martial found him guilty of killing Maxi Milliano Montalvo in a dispute over Castro's fate. The shooting occurred with the town's population witness to the event.

Associated Press Douglas Ariz Jose Castro Agua Prieta Garison Castro Maximilliano Montalvo

Mother Comes to Daughter's Rescue

Mrs. Bessie E. Bruce of Louisville Alabama describes severe after childbirth illness and wasting. She credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with restoring her strength and easing pains after starting treatment. She urges other women to begin Cardui promptly and notes the druggist sells Cardui.

Government aid urged for widowed mothers in city

Cyrus L. Sulzberger told the state commission for widowed mothers that a family of five needs at least 500 a year in New York, arguing for state and municipal aid to widows with children. Opponents argued child welfare may justify institutional care if finances suffer. supporters pressed home maintenance. An other meeting of the commission will be scheduled.

Associated Press New York Cyrus L. Sulzberger National Conference of Jewish Charities State Commission For V. G. Sinkovitch Greenwich Settlement House Rabbi Stephen Wise Morris D. Waldman United Hebrew Charities Henry Berg Rabbi Wise Dr. Berg Commission

Parisian Sage promises dandruff relief and glossy hair

An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a daily hair care solution for thinning, dry, or dandruff prone scalps. It claims quick relief from itching, cleansing of dust and oil, and visibly fuller, lustrous hair with a money back guarantee. G Van Antwerp and Son sells it under the “Girl with Auburn Hair” package.

G. van Antwerp and Son Adv

Fate of Beiser Now With Jury

Special to The Item. In Bay Minette Alabama on November 26 the jury retires for a verdict in the state case against William Beiser a Loxley merchant charged with a statutory offense after a court trial that began Tuesday afternoon and concluded witness examinations last night. County Solicitor Stone led the state argument with J B Mitchell of Mobile for the defense and Special Solicitor Page closed for the state as the crowded courtroom awaited the decision.

Bay Minette Ala William Beiser Loxley Stone J. B. Mitchell Mobile Page Wis

Pensacola Woman Seeks Help to Find Missing Husband

Mrs. C. A. Ray of Pensacola asks Chief Frank W. Crenshaw to help locate her husband who left Pensacola on November 13 for Mobile and has not been heard from since. The man, 43, 5 feet 10 12 inches, 157 pounds, blue eyes, fair complexion, wore a dark brown suit and black derby. He had a Pythian watch charm and a gold ring on his little finger. Mrs. Ray says he is not a drinker and fears an accident may have occurred.

Frank W. Crenshaw C. A. Ray Pensacola Fla Mobile Ray Police

Gabriel Jewelry Gift Book Showcases 1913 14 Catalogue

The Gabriel Jewelry Company issues a handsome Gift Book for 1913-1914. It is a complete catalogue for the mail order business and comparable in design to Tiffany. Every stock item is illustrated with fine prints, featuring the Gabriel store interior on Dauphin Street as the principal image.

Gabriel Jewelry Company Tiffany New York Gabriel Dauphin Street

Knox Brothers Undertaking duo charged with removing body

On Dr Charles A Mohr health officer complaint John M and James R Knox operating as Knox Brothers Undertaking Co were arrested Tuesday charged with removing a dead body without a permit from the board of health. The case is set for recorder's court Wednesday afternoon.

Charles A. Mohr John M James R. Knox Knox Brothers Undertaking Company Board Health Recorder’s Court

Declare War on Colds A New York crusade by physicians

Prominent New York doctors launch a education campaign to make colds rare in a generation. They offer simple prevention tips such as avoiding draughts, hot rooms, and overeating while emphasizing prompt treatment when sick. They mention Chambriain's Cough Remedy as helpful.

New York

Alabama Liquor Traffic Yields 576 638 Revenue in Year

Special to The Item Montgomery November 26 The liquor revenue in eight wet counties and a Madison dispensary totaled 576 638 90 for the year ending September 30 The state received 86 179 07 counties 175 368 56 and cities 315 086 27 The Madison county dispensary alone earned 38 771 50 Proceeds by counties include Jefferson 68 307 60 Mobile 46 Lord 82 08 Montgomery 32 900 80 Russell 12 072 The report lists probate judges liquor license fees totaling 5 378 62 and saloon expenses 32 274 44.

Montgomery Ala Alabama O’neal Gorman Madison Colbert Cullman Jefferson Mobile Pike Russell Madison County Birmingham Huntsville

Deaths and Funerals August Seiple

August Seiple a 78 year old carpenter and builder died after a week long illness at his home 3854 South Bayou street He is survived by his wife Lena Seiple one sister Mrs S M Floyd one son Gus Seiple two daughters Miss Sophie Seiple Mrs W R Chisholm eight grandchildren one great grand child and many relatives

August Seiple South Bayou Street Seiple Lena Seiple S. M. Floyd Gus Seiple Maple Camp Woodmen Sophie Seiple W. R. Chisholm

Striking Miner Shot by Guard in Calumet Riots

In Calumet on November 26 a striking copper miner Phillip Mihticich was fatally shot by guard Lloyd Lyman who was arresting a man amid rioting. Lyman says he was attacked by strikers and fired two shots after being clubbed and dazed during pursuit.

Associated Press Calumet Mich Phillip Mihticich Lloyd Lyman Lyman Mihelicich

Joullian Named Deputy Oyster Inspector for Bayou La Batre

Secretary J A Joullian of the Alabama Oyster Commission will serve as deputy oyster inspector at Bayou la Batre and Coden after assignment by President John Craft to cut wholesale oyster shipping from Bayou La Batre due to no local factory.

J. A. Joullian Alabama Oyster Commission Bayou la Barre Coden John Craft Bayou la Batre

Alabama Mines Improve Industrially

A state mine department report shows 171 accidents with 112 fatalities in Alabama mines fiscal year to Sept 30. 1913 coal output is about 16.5 million tons valued at 22.275 million dollars with 893 inspections and expenses totaling 19 602 dollars.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Gorman State Mine Department C. H. Nesbit

Irish Volunteer Force Organized in Dublin Amid Violence

In Dublin on November 26 a new Irish Volunteer Force aimed at supporting Crown authority was organized in the likeness of the Ulster Volunteers. The public meeting drew over 8,000 inside the Rotunda with thousands more blocked by doors. Disruptions by transport strikers involved fighting, broken glass, and blank cartridge detonations. Organizers claimed several thousand enrolled despite chaos.

Dublin Ireland Ulster Force Edward Carson

Organized 10 Fight Tammany Organizing NYC Democrats

The Anti Tammany Jeffersonian Alliance names the first fifty of a 250 member committee to reorganize the New York City Democratic party. They aim to hold a January meeting to adopt a platform supporting a short ballot Massachusetts ballot direct primaries revision and easier independent nominations.

Associated Press New York Democratic Party New York City Tammany Hall Massachusetts

Your Kidneys Are To Blame

Thousands suffer as kidneys fail to filter blood and toxins rise. The ad claims Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy restores kidney and liver function, citing 36 years of use and offering samples via mail to Dept. $32.

Warner

Four Die in Bronx Head On Auto Crash Involving Lawmaker

In New York on November 26, four people died in a head on collision in the Bronx. Thomas F. Denny a Democratic assemblyman from the Nineteenth district Leonard Cohen a dress goods manufacturer and two young women were killed. Jeremiah Mahoney the Cohen chauffeur was charged with homicide. Bert T. Rich owner of the other car was injured, along with his three occupants. A coroner said Rich’s party left Larchmont about midnight and Cohen’s auto was traveling about 22 miles an hour. The crash severely damaged both cars and left one woman unidentified.

Associated Press New York Thomas F. Denny Leonard Cohen Bronx Cohen Bert T. Rich Jeremiah Mahoney Richard Rogers Rich Estelle Norton Mahoney William Morris Larchmont Pelham Parkway

Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A promotional notice touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a fast acting cure for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It claims one dose convinces skeptics and cites widespread use and testimonials, with instruction to request a booklet and mention of Mobile availability through Bienville Pharmacy.

Mayr Geo H. Mayr Mtg Whiting St Chicago Ill Mobile Bienville Pharmacy and Druggists

Fishermen Seize Utowana In Baja Harbor Incident

A party of American fishermen from this port seized the fishing launch Utowana of E W Potter San Diego in Ensenada Harbor Monday night. The Utowana had been held by Mexican officials for alleged poaching in Mexican waters. The vessel was later released.

San Bingo Cal Ensanada Lower California E. W. Potter San Diego

Darken Gray Hair With Q-Ban Cantharides

Sensible advice urges removing gray in hair to appear youthful. The ad promotes Q-Ban a seven ounce bottle from Van Antwerp Drug Co claiming rapid darkening via topical rubs, plus claims of non staining non greasy effects and benefits to hair health.

van Antwerp Drug Co

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Agua Prieta Louisville Bessie E. Bruce Vari Cardus Cardui N. B Ladies’ Advisory ‘Dept Chattanoga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn Ber St. Micheal Streets Juarez Dandruff Nelson & Bailey S. Royal Street Columbia Ice Cream CO de Nor Uts Beiser Baldwin Stepchild Gabriel Jewelry CO South Royal Joullian Oyster Tammany Alliance Moore SK Por Sauwror McDonald Optical Company Dauphin Street Bell Phone St. Stephens East Broad North South Carolina St S. Broad St Garnett Ave Old Shell Road Morrill & Lyons Thames & Batre Insurance and Real Estate St. Francis Street Title Insurance Title Insurance Company St. Joseph Street FORD Mobile. Electrical Supply. CO Bell North Water St
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