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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1913

Page

10

Weanest Loan Shark Stung in New Orleans Conviction

The New York appellate division sentenced Daniel Tolman, famed loan shark, to six months in a convict camp after years of acquittals. Tolman, linked to Perry Company's New Orleans office, faced contempt trials and a failed defense involving a female employee. Carl Schick, a clerk, charged Tolman with enforcing usurious rates.

New Orleans Perry Company Daniel Tolman Apite New York Su~ Court Tolman Rock le Carl Schick Schick

Metropolitan Museum Receives Fine Armor Collection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art received a donation of an antique armor collection worth about 5 million dollars. The armor arrived aboard the steamer Lorraine from Havre under secrecy, after prior efforts by J. P. Morgan to acquire it for the museum.

International News Service New York Metropolitan Museum N. K. Gs Lorraine Havre J. P. Morgan Riggs

Harvey Wiley elected president of DC Women Suffrage League

Dr Harvey W Wiley, pure food expert, was elected president of the District of Columbia Men’s League for Woman Suffrage organized in Washington. Anson Mills and Gilson Gardner were named first and second vice presidents with W L Stoddard as secretary.

Harvey Wiley, Jr Washington

Williams Defeats Pinkham for Hawaii Governor Vote

Washington dispatch reports John Sharp Williams of Mississippi led Pinkham over several days. Pinkham won by 26 to 24 votes in confirmation as Hawaii governor. Williams criticized Pinkham as a Republican renegade amid party opposition. Henderson Martin of Kansas and Clinton L. Riggs of Maryland were also confirmed to the Philippine Commission.

International News Service Washington John Sharp Williams Mississippi L. E. Pinkham Hawaii Pinkham Henderson Martin Kansas Cliton L. Riggs Maryland J. Philippine Commission

Threaten 10 Tie Up All Deliveries

Indianapolis November 29. A mass meeting is to decide on a general strike by the Teamsters and Chauffeurs union involving 2600 members. Arbitration has failed and a walkout could affect 1000 more workers. Commissioners may be allowed to deliver food if approved. Local grocers warn of no deliveries Monday. wholesalers say goods will not reach stores.

Thomas J. Farrell

Sensational confession ends in attempted suicide in Mississippi

Marion Pittman, in love with his lifelong friend's wife, confronted Thomas Green and his wife near Green's home in Columbus Mississippi. He cried out that he loved Green's wife and attempted to kill himself, creating a shocking scene as the Greens returned from the theatre.

Columbus Miss Marion Pittman Thomas Green Green Warren Ark

Shortage Pins Huerta as Mexico Debates Loans

Mexico City reports say funds shortages force Huerta to reassess defiance of the United States. The chamber of deputies elected Jose Lopez Moctezuma president for December and read a 20,000,000 peso five percent domestic loan bill. buyers are uncertain. The government wired 800,000 to New York to pay National Railway bond interest due Monday amid U S tensions.

Mexico City Huerta United States Chamber of Deputies Jose Lopez Moctezuma Chamber New York

Oyster roast planned by National Mosaic Flooring Co

Invitations issued for the second annual oyster roast at the National Mosaic Flooring Co plant on Huertel Street near the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The event on Wednesday afternoon December 3, 1913 starts at 2 and runs to dark with Captain Alfred Bosarge of Biloxi directing the feast. The tile works will be open for inspection and demonstrations of the world's best floor tile. Extra invitations available at the Battle House display room.

National Mosaic Flooring Company Huertel Street Louisville and Nashville Alfred Bosarge Biloxi Court Bouillon Mobile Battle House

Man Knows Where He Gets His Headaches

A man remarks that he always knows the source of his headaches, implying a sharp contrast with a woman who lacks such certainty. The line hints at gendered humor and social commentary without detailing specifics.

Phrase about heroism and family wage

A remark frames a hero medal as less valuable than a steady weekly wage to support a family. The statement emphasizes practical aid over symbolic honors in sustaining dependents.

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