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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
2
The power schooner Mary Sachs, part of Stefansson's Canadian Arctic Expedition, was wrecked in the ice off the Arctic coast near Nome. A letter from Captain Peter Barnard says the vessel was crushed and all provisions and scientific instruments were lost, but no injuries are reported.
The Mary Sachs a 350 ton gas carrier was built for the southern party of the Canadian expedition by Vilhjalf Stefansson. Reports say the ship and the Alaska Icebound at Collinson Point 100 miles west of the boundary. Messenger notes arrived at Circle City Alaska on November 10. The vessel carried a crew of three men.
The United States circuit court of appeals ruled that the Federal Safety Appliance Act does not apply to switching operations. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad case was remanded to Kansas City for a new trial after Judge Hook dissented. The court cited legislative intent to exempt purely switching work since coupling airbrake equipment would slow switching.
J. H. & Sons Limited, a longstanding Louisiana commercial house, went into receivership with Arthur D. Parker named receiver on a ten thousand dollar bond. The directors stated assets exceed liabilities by more than two to one despite current financial stringency. The receiver said the business is sound and all debts will be paid soon.
H D Ely of Bantam Ohio suffered a four year foot ulcer. Doctors advised amputation but he refused and tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He wrote that his foot was soon completely cured. Advertises salve as best for burns cuts bruises and eczema with 25 cent price. Available from HB Buckles Philadelphia or by mail.
Washington November 29 The Treasury issued instructions governing the collection of the income tax on bonds and other obligations of corporations. Bankers may attach their own certificates of ownership to interest coupons. The original certificate goes to the Treasury and a department form substitutes. Extensions until 1914 were granted for bond number disclosures and foreign holder forms with complaints noted about foreigners needing time to comply.
Milwaukee Wis Nov 29 This year’s death toll among Wisconsin deer hunters is the largest on record Twenty two hunters died and twenty three were injured as of today The season closes tomorrow
Judge William M. Kavanaugh president of the Southern Baseball League calls a board meeting in Atlanta on December 15. The agenda includes Dixie League recognition and a proposal to replace Montgomery by Little Rock in the circuit.
Minnesota game officials report 7500 deer killed this season as the hunting period ends tomorrow. H A Rider of the state game and fish commission notes the season is the best in a decade despite a snowless winter in the North woods.
Nashville Tennessee November 29 John W Thomas Jr president of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway has been ill with pneumonia and is reported out of danger this morning leaving to recovery status after illness in the city.
Nervous and sick headaches linked to torpid liver and disordered bowels are described. The ad claims Dr King New Life Pills quickly relieve these symptoms by stimulating the organs to proper work and positions them as a superior regulator for liver and bowels. Sold for 25¢ at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co.
Under threatening skies a gala crowd of more than 42 000, including the U S president, gathered for the Army versus Navy game. The Polo Grounds hosted the annual contest with anticipated strong play from both teams and a lineup featuring Ingram Weyand Kilchrist Prichard Nichols Hoge Hodgson Harrison. Officials were Referee W Langford Umpire A Sharpe and Head Linesman C Marshall.
New Orleans will host two ten round fights this Christmas and December. Johnnie Dundee of New York faces Joe Rivers of Los Angeles at Pelican Park on Christmas Day. Earlier Wildcat Ferns of Kansas City meets Mike Gibbons of St. Paul in a welterweight ten round bout on December 10.
Federal officers will depart immediately for South Carolina to bring James P. Kelly alias Oakland Sammy to Montgomery. He is the alleged dangerous post office safeblower wanted for the Marion incident 11 years ago. Kelly escaped from Montgomery jail, later appeared in South Carolina where he was imprisoned, and has just been paroled by South Carolina Governor Cole Blease. the federal government will take custody.
The fragment notes a sociocultural dispute about a system titled Home Ruled by Love Alone. It mentions confusion and opinions on how governance or relationships are managed without external authority.
In Birmingham Alabama F L Willis of Hartline and Willis reports severe asthma and bronchitis but notes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieved choking sensations and eased throat and lung discomfort. He urges readers to remember the product and buy from druggists in the yellow package.
The American Board of Missions says it is not alarmed by the push for a Confucian state religion in China. Dr A Woodruff Massey says the move would hinder progress if tied to politics, but will not affect missionary work. He cites Yuan Shikai’s view that Christian ethics guide China, though he is not Christian.
Pittsburg November 29. After a long search Mrs Eugenia Griffin of Pittsburg heir to the $200000 fortune of the late Isaac N Crawford of Logansport Ind father Crawford left here over thirty years ago and never saw the daughter to whom he left the principal part of the fortune he accumulated after going to Logansport.
Three African American convicts who escaped from Alabama State Convict Farm No. 4 near Montgomery surrendered on Parker's Island in the Alabama River after a two day siege led by Warden W. M. Coleman. The besieging force included guards and trusted convicts. The island lies four miles from the convict camp.
George Browne Post a renowned architect died at his Bernardsville home after a brief illness. He designed landmark New York structures including the New York Stock Exchange the Cotton Exchange and the Produce Exchange the College of the City of New York the Pulitzer Building and notable residences of Cornelius Vanderbilt and Collis Huntington. He also supervised the Wisconsin state capitol and the Manufacturers and Liberal Arts building at the Chicago World’s Fair.
Elizabeth New Jersey November 29 General J Madison Drake Civil War veteran died at his home after months of illness Born in 1837 he joined Lincoln's call for volunteers was captured and held in Confederate prisons at Charleston and Savannah He led the old Third New Jersey regiment and organized the Veteran Zouaves Ford published the Elizabeth and
An escaped tigress from a cinematograph tiger hunt in Epernon, France, fled into the forest as soldiers and hunters pursued it. Despite several track attempts, no sighting or fatalities have been confirmed so far.
An advertisement touts Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy as effective for chronic stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. It claims natural action on the source of illness, relieving inflammation and poisonous catarrh. Readers are urged to test one dose and request a booklet, with sales noted in Mobile at Bienville Pharmacy and other druggists.
State Superintendent W F Feagin designates Friday December 19 1918 as Knapp Agricultural Day urging county superintendents to involve every teacher and rural citizen in corn and tomato club work to honor Seaman A Knapp father of the corn club and a key upbuilder of southern agricultural education. The observance aims to vitalize rural schools and promote country life values in the agricultural awakening across the South.
A called meeting of the state highway commission was held yesterday afternoon to review several contracts for state aid and authorize substantial highway appropriations. State Highway Engineer W. S. Keller attended and conferred with the commission. Members present: John Craft of Mobile, W. B. Atkins of Selma, and Professor G. N. Mitcham of Auburn.
Reverend Murdock Murphy will preach Sunday at Broad Street Presbyterian Church at eleven o clock. The sermon, Christian Fortitude, cites 2 Corinthians 4 16 18. All are cordially invited to attend.
Colonel George W. Goethals plans to remain as Panama Canal chief engineer until succession is ready and major projects including the Cucaracha slide are mastered. Colonel Goethals has not decided on Dayton Ohio officials’ offer for city management. The 81st coast artillery will sail December 17 and be stationed at Flamencc Island guarding the Pacific entrance.
The report says General Antonio Rabago, Tamaulipas military governor, killed himself after Victoria fell to rebels on November 17. A private message hints at Rabago's death. details remain unconfirmed. Also recounted is Captain Tomas Janez who refused mercy and faced execution after being told his life would be spared.
An advertisement promotes PoDoLax as a perfect podophyllin laxative that cleanses the liver by releasing bile. It claims superiority over harsh laxatives and touts safety, efficacy, and a money back guarantee.
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