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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
2
Mobile county schools consider closing on President's Day October 27 to permit a parade review by the president and national delegates. Director Irvine requests full closure from noon to allow a full educational display and street procession.
Judge Safford Berney overruled four demurrers in the county of Mobile versus George E. Store and his sureties case. The plaintiffs may amend the complaint as the court views several against officials how money was paid out to proper authorities. The ruling is portrayed as a county official aligned decision.
J B Beck reports Dr Gavin shows good recovery from a slight operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The procedure, described as minor, aims to restore him in a week or two and resume practice with renewed vigor.
Morning standoff ends as yardmen and draymen engaged in a dispute over pay of fifty cents per day return to duty on Tuesday after talks with a committee.
Louis Monin a sick alien from France is to be deported to Buenos Aires after removal from Mobile city jail to the Marine Hospital. Abdul Gham an East Indian deserter will be sent to Calcutta via San Francisco and New Orleans for deportation to the Orient.
At a Monday special session the Alabama Oyster Commission passed a resolution urging Chief Deputy Inspector John W. Lilly and aide Martin Burns to enforce the calling law rigorously, including arrests if needed, over concerns that undersized oysters were being sold. The panel also addressed land rents, leases, and a price reduction petition by Dean Bros. of Herron Bay, which was denied, with notices to seek alternative lands or new leases.
Senor Leo J Castellanos emphatically denies any links to the Mexican government. Roberta Gayon Mexican consul at Mobile says Castellanos is not connected with the Mexican secret service.
The piece explains October weather increases appetite and kidney load, risking irritation from excess blood poisons. It notes diuretic Peruna helps kidneys cope, advise following bottle directions throughout the month, with Peruna Tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquids.
Harry T. Hartwell, after returning from Indiana, blamed a Birmingham Age Herald reporter for leaking a remark about Comer’s race for governor. He said talking around a newspaper man led to the front page spread and pledged not to discuss sensitive matters in public again.
The Mobile Business Women's Club unveils new programs in domestic science physical culture and folk dances for members in their new Fairhope home. Miss Margaret Austin will teach physical culture and dances starting Oct 15 and Mrs. W. W. McGuire will begin free domestic science lectures on Nov 4. A ten member committee oversees debt clearance of 3000. Twenty applicants were elected.
An advertisement promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a fast acting skin cure that penetrates pores to heal tetter and other eruptions. It asserts a doctor’s prescription status and guarantees rapid relief from itching, with a nationwide mail order option via Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Herbert Thomas alias Thomas Edwards is held at police headquarters after being arrested by Detectives Boltz and Berge. He is charged with stealing two suitcases from Burke's Cigar Store and Mrs Turner of Vinegar Bend, and with passing a bad Windsor Hotel check. The stolen items included Swift Packing Company samples and a suit of clothes. Police seek further information as Thomas is said to be wanted in other cities.
I Saunders, a renowned ladies tailor, now leads the alteration department at L Hammel and Company. His expertise and long association with the firm promise patrons high grade workmanship and perfect fit in every order.
Jacob Hauser a Plateau store keeper appeared before Judge Safford Berney in the law and equity court to show why he should not be punished for violating a prohibition injunction by selling liquor. He has been arrested five or six times for that offense and the hearing was continued until October 18.
Traffic official R G Cobb announced a nearly eighty percent reduction in crosstie rates from South Alabama and Florida points after Louisville and Nashville Railroad would apply lumber rates instead of fifth class. The move narrows Mobile lumber dealers’ advantage over Pensacola and lowers rates from Mc David Escambia Milton Myton De Funiak Springs Cypress Camden and other communities, with examples dropping from 29 to 6 cents per hundred pounds and more.
Mobile’s mayoral election is set for Thursday as all agenda items postponed from Tuesday including the annual board president election and department heads reports. The Tuesday session heard a paving assessment petition by Mrs. T H Guesnard for Rapier avenue and Selma street with the matter taken under advisement. Protests from Pine street property owners were postponed to November 5. sundry bills and routine business were approved.
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners endorsed President John T. Bauer's plan for an experimental road to be laid on Washington avenue between Virginia and Baltimore streets during the Alabama Good Roads Association meeting in November. The board also approved a contract to repair and maintain a bay front road about 1.5 miles below South End at $20 yearly.
Captain Reuben F. Kolb commissioner of agriculture of Alabama and gubernatorial candidate spent Tuesday in Mobile meeting friends and campaigning. He arrived from Evergreen where he spoke to a large crowd and planned to speak Tuesday night at Thomasville for the Clarke County Fair on agriculture.
Police intensified search after an abandoned car was found in Palos Park tied to the disappearance of art student Ida G Leegson. The investigating coroner cited torture by a man in a black car who lured her with a false job offer. The victim had no known impropriety.
The Texas Wonder promises to cure kidney and bladder troubles as well as dissolving gravel and curing diabetes and rheumatism for men and women. It claims to regulate bladder issues in children and offers mail delivery for one dollar. A bottle provides two months of treatment and aims to complete cures. Alabama testimonials are requested. Doctor E B Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
The board heard Chief Fr W Crenshaw outline a full filing and identification system, a dedicated records keeper, and a reconfigured jail dining area fed by utensils. He urged a new night motorcycle officer, shift of two detectives to day duty, and praised overall discipline.
Plans for lodging registration for Southern iCommercial Congress visitors discussed by Home Economics club Tuesday at 4 in Parlor Co Battle House. WCTU to meet Wednesday at Christian church. Exec committee of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Children to meet Tuesday at 6 in Judge Berney's county office. Marriage license issued to William O Criminale and Vivian G Shetée of Mobile.
Tew entered into rest October 7 1913 at 7 30 am Gertrude eldest daughter of Maggie and the late Thomas Richard Tew in the four teenth year of her age The friends of the family are guested to attend her funeral the residence No 350 Charles street tomorrow Wednesday afternoon at 320 o clock and from St Josephs Church at 4 o clock Interment in Magnolia cemetery
White Sox game postponed in Chicago on October 7 due to unspecified issues. Associated Press report notes delay affecting local schedule and attendance plans.
The emergency deficiency bill rider to remove deputies in the civil service, including U S marshal deputies and minor customs officials, prompts concern in Mobile. Local official Chas Henderson, a long serving deputy, could be affected if the rider survives. Democrats seek broad purges for new appointments, while Republicans oppose.
Judge Price Williams Jr. improves after surgery. Marshall Turner and family return from Las Vegas to 1 Monterey St. E H Coapman of Southern Railway visits Mobile. G C Robinson returns to Birmingham. RT Stearns and wife visit Cawthon Hotel. W F Willis Jr L C Berry and E B Barnes arrive from Chattanooga for several days. J F Dexter and Mrs. Dexter stay at Cawthon Hotel. Mrs. W D Griffing of Port Arthur at Battle House. Mrs D P J Bourgouris and daughter and Denis P J Bourgouris of New Orleans at Battle House. Edward and Emile Gomez of Havana at St Andrew Hotel. They plan to enter Springs Hill College Wednesday. E G Bradley of Citronelle visits Mobile. Mrs English of Eliska visits Mobile arriving City of Mobile river steamer Tuesday.
A 1910s style testimonial ad warns of hidden lung trouble and promotes Eckman’s Alterative as effective against bronchitis fever and night sweats. It includes patient letters from Rosa Voelp el and Mary Korhamer praising recovery and urges readers to contact Eckman’s for testimonies and product details.
Ad copy touts Ely's Cream Ball as instantly easing swollen nasal membranes and congestion. It claims the fragrant balm clears nose, head and throat, stops discharge, relieves headache, and aids breathing with a small topical application at the nostrils.
Fire that started Sunday in Standard Oil Company oil tanks in San Francisco still burns. Two tanks, one 1,200,000 gallons, exploded with flames spreading along a block. A gasoline tank blew, sending burning fuel into the bay as the company warehouse burned. Police investigate possible loss of life.
Judge Samuel B. Browne awarded custody of the two year old child to Mrs Pearl Neigel after habeas corpus proceedings against Harry Neigel. The child was released to the mother with representatives cis J Inge and B B Chamberlain present. The crying child left the courtroom as the father watched longingly.
A decree for the libellants for 328 dollars was rendered in federal court at Toulmin on Tuesday morning in the case Boykin Brothers versus the tug Vivian. The Vivian was libeled for debt.
An old health note recommends flushing kidneys with a mild salt solution to relieve back pain and urinary irritation. It claims Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, improves kidney function and neutralizes urine acids when taken daily with water.
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