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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1914

Page

2

Telegraph Operator Jailed In AP News Theft Case

New York telegraph operator H. L. Linder of Postal Telegraph Co. was arrested for revealing Associated Press dispatches. A fake bulletin scheme trapped wiretappers at the Globe and New York News Bureau, leading to Linder’s confession and $5,000 bail set for December 1.

Associated Press New York H. L. Linder I Postal Telegraph Company Emaller The Globe Non Chambers Street Linden New York News Bureau Wall Street International News Service Central News of America Fliba Gulf of Finland Ismat Kronstadt Globe Office New York Evening F. B. House R. D. Smith Broadway

City League at Monroe Park declares Sunday games

Permission granted by the Mobile Southern League Baseball Association for Monroe Park use on Sundays for the Winter League. Tomorrow’s game between the All-Stars and Dreams starts at 3 o clock with Townsend, Watson, Baker and Ery among players. Ed Lauzon will umpire Winter League games, admission 25 cents for men and 15 cents for boys.

Mobile Southern League Baseball Association Monroe Park All-Stars Dreams Townsend Watson Baker Ery Ed Lauzon Lauzon

City Prisoners Wear Chains on Florala Streets

Special to The Item reports that Florala city prisoners are forced to wear shackles while working the streets. Governor and Dr. William H. Oates, state prison inspector, lack authority to remove chains but will investigate reported insanitary jail conditions.

Montgomery William H. Oates Florala Oates

Harvard May Meet Western Champs For National Title

Harvard University football faces a potential showdown with the Western Conference champions next season if it holds the eastern crown. A dispatch cites T K Richards saying Harvard refused a game with Yale’s rival but may play the Western champion to decide the United States title, after a Nebraska challenge.

Lincoln Neb Harvard University T. K. Richards Eastern College Harvard Yale Richards United States Nebraska

New York News Bureau Statement on AP Membership

The New York News Bureau is not a member of the Associated Press and is not entitled to its service according to the notice.

Associated Press New York

Hank Gowdy in Mobile Rumor Delays Basebal l Visit

Rumors say Hank Gowdy the famed 1914 batting star may pass through Mobile. Fans and officials await his arrival at the Battle House while letters and telegrams pile up for a possible appearance with Billy Gilbert in New Orleans on Sunday.

Gowdy Henry Alig Hank Boston Mysteries Mobile Battle House Billy Gilbert New Orleans Braves Gulf City

Subpoenas Issued in Oakley Lacy Embezzlement Cases

State officials and Montgomery’s prominent residents receive subpoenas for the trials of James G. Oakley and Theo Lacy on indictments charging embezzlement and conversion of public funds. Trials expected December 1 in city court amid emergency preparations. Lacy’s 140 page transcript from his prior conviction will go to the court of appeals December 14.

Montgomery Ala James G. Oakley State Convict Board of Inspectors Theo Lacy Lacy Court of Appeals

Pinex cough syrup ad promises fast relief and savings

An old advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup as superior to ready made remedies. It claims quick relief for coughs and bronchial issues, with a home preparation method and a money back guarantee. It emphasizes cost savings and urges readers to ask their druggist for 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex.

the Co Wayne Tad

Town and City Superintendents Meet in Capital

About fifty superintendents attend the Alabama Educational Association session in Montgomery. John R. McClure reads the annual report and William T. Sheehan discusses The Daily Newspaper in Public Education. Speakers include C. A. Brown J. S. Thomas A. F. Harmon and Ernest J. Murphy.

Montgomery Ala Department of Town Alabama Educational Association House of Representatives John R. McClure Troy Schools Association William T. Sheehan Montgomery Advertiser In Public Education

Cardui Praised by Rural Woman in Murrycross Alabama

Mrs. W. J. Daugherty of Murrycross Alabama reports severe weakness and nerve problems eased by Cardui. She credits Cardui with restoring strength, curing back pain and fatigue, and urges other women to try the medicine as her reliable health aid. Your druggist sells Cardui. Try it.

Murrycross Ala W. J. Daugherty Cardui

Cullman Citizens Prepare to Reopen German Bank There

Assets of the German State Bank of Cullman, recently closed by the bank superintendent, due to a $42 000 shortage. Joe Kramer assistant cashier was arrested for embezzlement and held for a preliminary hearing next Monday. The bank's debts would be assumed by any new bank taking over assets, ensuring no loss to creditors and depositors.

Joe Kramer Cullman Walker

President Wilson Returns From Thanksgiving Visit

President Wilson arrived in Washington early today after spending Thanksgiving with his daughter Mrs. F B Sayre in Williamstown Massachusetts. He immediately drove to the White House.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Williamstown Mass F. B. Sayre White House

Cure for Child Eczema Promoted by Cuticura Ointment

A West Virginia mother reports her one year old son’s face clearing after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes rapid relief and full recovery within ten days, praising the products and offering free samples and a booklet from Cuticura, Boston.

Marpleton W. Va Lizzie Mollohan

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