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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
12
In Glastonbury Connecticut Everett Hale aged 30 died after falling ill following a meal of gray squirrel. A physician attributed death to ptomaine poisoning from blighted chestnuts the squirrel had eaten.
A vintage health ad explains dammed up bile as the cause of headaches dizziness and low spirits. It promotes podophyllin based liver regulators Podophylin and PodeLax from Sutherland Co. Paducah Ky and urges readers to consult a druggist or doctor.
Alabama Governor Oneal denounces cartoons and alleged slander by E W Barrett and other journals. He recounts his actions on railroad rate cases, press subsidies, local option alcohol policy, and public service protections, asserting he acted for public interest against special interests.
Just received notice announces fresh stock of all varieties for fall planting. Includes items like beets and cabbage with new stock ready for immediate purchase. Limited and subject to availability at the garden center.
Brooklyn fruit inspector Joseph Farino was shot three times in a vacant hallway by three assailants, the eleventh victim in a decade of killings targeting twelve men once charged in the 1905 murder of alleged counterfeiter Francisco Madenio. The suspects were cleared for lack of evidence.
General Fred S. Ferguson reports on pension rolls as the state pension board meets at the capitol to hear findings from his two month probe. He is expected to recommend dropping about 800 pensioners who cannot prove eligibility. board members include Captain John C. Webb, General Ferguson, and Dr. M L Woods.
Special to The Item George M. Howie, former editor of Howie’s Iconoclast published in Birmingham, appointed as constable of Precinct No 23, Jefferson County by Governor O’Neal amid many letters urging the appointment. He hails from Elmore County and gained notoriety for his Birmingham publication.
City hall orders lime over green oyster shells on Lower Conception Center Broad and Georgia avenue to curb swarms of flies amid rising odor complaints. Officials say lime won’t fully stop the odor but should reduce insects. shell piles spread last week and residents hope for cold weather to end the stink.
Freddie Welsh, England lightweight champion, outboxed Fil Bloom of Brooklyn over ten rounds in New York. The result solidifies Welsh as the victor in a decisive display of skill and speed.
Wedding visitors arrive at the Cawthon hotel for the Patton Taylor ceremony to be held at Government Street Presbyterian Church. Attendees include Dr. Thomas J. Patton of Knoxville Tennessee and Dr. J W Walden of Eutaw Alabama among others.
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