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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
4
An old advertisement extols Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for stomach liver and bowel issueschaos of indigestion constipation and gas. It claims safe use for all ages and urges readers to request a free sample by mailing Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello Iowa with name and address.
A Browne circuit court docket for Saturday lists numerous civil suits and parties including Bush versus Russell, Gable versus Walsh Stevedoring, Florence Pump and Lumber Company versus John Joseph, Powell versus Supreme Order, and others such as District Lodge, Gulfport Fertilizer, and Dixie Lumber Company. The docket names judges and involved entities, indicating a range of filings and hearings.
Chief of Police Crenshaw reports a letter attributed to Hes ter Field of Mobile claiming divine instruction to become president. The note dated November 20 1918 mentions God’s reward and a presidential charge. The Spanish consul in New Orleans forwarded the letter to local authorities who referred it to Mr Marty.
Peter Donald is arrested by Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch and jailed after an alleged Tuesday attack on Clemen tine Williams at her home near Whistler. A hearing before Judge Henry Chamberlain in the Inferior Criminal court is scheduled next week following a warrant sworn by John Williams.
John Lewis Cox of Birmingham son of Rev J W Cox is guest in Mobile with several friends. Misses Russell M L Henderson and P Henderson of Brewton Ala visit to see Edith Thayer in Firefly at Lyric Theatre. August Bernhard and wife of Fast St Louis visit friends. Mrs E F Holbrook of Chicago visits a week. Jn Bartlett D G Cartlett and Mrs M O Brand are in Mobile at the Bienville. J M Dewberry head of the Syndicate buying Dauphin Island holdings stays at Battle House. Mr and Mrs W S Shields of Knoxville Tenn registered at Battle House for several days.
Mrs Jane Rood aged 83 a South Carolina native and Mobile resident for 71 years died Thursday evening at No 1058 Government street after a long illness. Surviving are one daughter Mrs W W Turner four sons Frank A Rood Charles A Rood Edward S Rood J Horace Rood and other relatives. Burial of Augustus Seiple from 54 South Bayou street Thursday at 9 30 am at Pine Crest cemetery with Rev M S Murphy officiating pallbearers listed.
Irish Unionists led by Andre Bonar Law arrived in Dublin to deliver speeches on home rule. Law denounced separation and claimed Asquith’s Leeds remarks showed full backing from Redmond. Suffragettes targeted Law, throwing pamphlets. leaders Mrs Sheehy Skeffington and Mrs Connery were arrested for obstructing police.
The New York Real Estate Security Company filed for bankruptcy with $100,000 in bonds, mortgages, real estate and rents due. The firm financed its holdings via 6 percent bonds nationwide. Attorneys said the embarrassment was temporary.
Mexico City November 28. The minister of fomento Leopoldo Rebollar announced limited quantities of American cotton will enter free of duty if railroad links with the Torreon cotton district are not restored within a week. The step aims to quiet textile workers facing mill closures due to raw cotton shortages.
President Wilson departs Washington with Eleanor Wilson and Francis Sayre aboard to join guests in New York hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. M. House. Sayres plan to sail for Europe early tomorrow.
Joe Kane of Mobilia was shot in the head by Houstis Hindmarsh near Neshota on October 19. County Game Warden Stanley A Edwards arrested Kane Friday morning for hunting without a license under the game law.
The passage describes constipation and suggests a diet of vegetable, natural remedies to restore normal bowel function. It claims regular evacuation without griping and avoiding bad after effects, emphasizing freeing the alimentary canal and improving appetite and well being.
Chicago November 28 The inquiry by Judge Landis into the value of a soldier's life reached a new result as a settlement for the death of Mary Panek's son in a Mobile and Ohio Railroad wreck rose from 750 dollars to 2500 dollars after attorney changes. Edward J. Smejkal was exonerated of blame in the original settlement.
Governor Ammon announced no reply from coal operators or striking workers to arbitration terms and said enforcement of law in the strike zone would begin without delay. He noted a shift as strike breakers may enter the fields under state law requiring notification before hiring replacements.
Vicksburg Mississippi November 26 Coroners jury in a second staged investigation says an infant on Pittman avenue died of wounds inflicted by S L Murray or Mrs S L Murray the infant’s presumed parents County Attorney ONeill sought arrest warrants for the Murrays to face a grand jury next week Vital statistician J D Schism reports no birth or death record for the infant
In Metter, Georgia, a young widow Mrs M J Rollerson and her son were awakened by masked assailants who abducted them to a highway and beat them. Rollerson seeks arrest of seven young men. warrants for assault and battery issued. She identified the attackers after feigning unconsciousness. names kept secret.
White House officials expressed appreciation for Viscount Haldane lord high chancellor of Great Britain for lauding President Wilsons interpretation of the Monroe doctrine in a London speech last night.
Thanksgiving services were held at the Franklin Street Baptist Church with Rev Charles Rehegeen D D pastor and a trained choir. Rev A X Owens dean of Selman University theological department delivered the sermon from Psalm 116 12 14 on The Duty of Gratitude. A large collection was raised for the fund to be used by Rev Owens.
Fragmentary notes discuss a Baptist church reference from thirty-two years ago and merchants dinners origin. The text hints at removing age from egg storage and mentions a burglar alarm invention as a practical thief deterrent.
Advert explains The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles and other ailments for men and women. It claims to regulate bladder issues in children and offers mail order at $1 with a two month treatment. Dr. B Hall of St Louis advertises via druggists.
Governor O Neal appointed W J Hanlon of Mobile as jury commissioner for Mobile County. His term begins in January next.
T S Palmer assistant chief of the biological survey announced six federal game wardens for Alabama to enforce the new migratory bird law starting December 1. Appointees include John B. Rosenstihl Birmingham GC L Cleveland Conse C N Hinderer Montgomery J Norn Choctaw County A Z Olehaus Mobile 0 Hannigan Sheffield.
Cassius Clay aged 70 died in Paris Kentucky. He chaired the 1889 Kentucky constitutional convention and was a former Democratic candidate for Kentucky governor. A Yale graduate of 1866, he was widely known across the South.
A Woman's Tribune tip suggests applying a thin layer of mercorized wax to the face before bedtime to remove dead skin and improve complexion. Replacing the wax with warm water in the morning reveals new skin, reducing chaps, blotches, pimples, and freckles.
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