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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1913

Page

7

Washington Pressures Huerta Over Arrested Deputies

Secretary Bryan and President Wilson dispatch envoys to Mexico City and Vera Cruz to protest the arrest of Mexican deputies and urge humane treatment. Senator Bacon says a constitutional election cannot occur amid Huerta’s grip and dissolved congress. No new U S warships planned as U S waits for events.

Washington Bryant Wilson White House Lind Vera .Cruz Dyphaughnessy Mexico City Huerta United States O'Shaughnessy Mexico Bacon Congress

Bomb throwers again at work in East Side blast

An explosion on October 13 shattered every pane of a block in New York's East Side. The Candela Gatto grocery store was wrecked amid a wave of bomb outrages linked to Italian suspects. The blast forced 250 residents to flee their homes.

East Side New York Candela Gatto Gatto

Hearts and Flowers at Orpheum features Huntley stock company

The Huntley stock company led by Mr. J. H. Huntley presents Hearts and Flowers a Southern love drama at the Orpheum Theatre Monday night. Mr. Huntley stars as the German baron with a 14 member cast including Rogers Barker Wilmot Williams and Luella Arnold. Special scenery and careful staging accompany the production with popular prices for all performances.

Orpheum Hearts and Flowers Orpheum Theatre Huntley Stock Company J. H. Huntley Huntley Company Mobile Huntley Rogers Barker Mr. Boner Wilmot Williams Foley

Minstrels and Show Film Seats On Sale At City Theatre

Al G Field's Greater Minstrels announce two performances in one day with a parade and concert at 11 am. Seat sale runs 9 am to 7 pm for choice seats. Hagenbeck Wallace films return Tuesday matinee and night with The Blue Light Inn. Over 2 500 attended Sundays show. films start promptly at 3 pm and 7 45 pm.

al. G. Field al. G. Field Greater Hagenbeck & Wallace Dreamland Theater Man Alien & Kenna Blue Light Inn Anu

Watson Prosecuted Over Obscene Mailings Case

Thomas E. Watson, editor and People's party member, faces federal charges in Augusta for publishing articles denouncing the Roman Catholic church. Indictment with specific wording omitted as obscene, defense cites Bible passages, trial set after October 20 under Judge Rufus Foster.

Augusta Thomas E. Watson People’s Party United United States District Court Watson Watson's Gran Jury Watons United States Rufus B. Foster Louisiana Foster Emory Speer

Prouty to Leave I C C for Railroad Valuation Work

Charles A. Prouty plans retirement from the Interstate Commerce Commission to become manager of the physical valuation branch for railroads. Appointed by President Cleveland in 1896, he has served continuously. He will resign to devote full attention to guiding railway valuation efforts.

Washington Charles A. Prouty Interstate Commerce Commission Commissioner Prouty Cleveland Prouty

Woodruff Dies After Paralysis at Fusion Rally

Former New York lieutenant governor Timothy L. Woodruff dies at 55 after two weeks in critical condition from paralysis begun at a Fusion rally in Cooper Union. Survived by wife Mrs Woodruff and son John E. Woodruff. daughter and son-in-law Rodney Ward present.

Py Associated Press New York Timothy L. Woodruff New York State Woodruff Mr. Woodruff Cooper Union William A

Fighting in Progress Reported 65 Miles South in Laredo

Fighting between Federals and Constitutionalists began Friday about 65 miles south. The clash was still in progress today, with reports reaching Nuevo Laredo.

Associated Press Laredo Texas Nuevo Laredo

Temple Freed In Mexico After Seizure For Sedition

Arthur Temple, staff writer for a New York magazine, was released in Eagle Pass Texas after arrest in Piedras Negras Mexico on sedition charges tied to material printed in his employer’s publication. Consul Blocker helped secure release, reportedly on condition of leaving Mexico and not speaking further of the revolution. Fears of upheaval spread as federal troops reportedly move to meet advancing constitutionalist forces from Fuente and Hacienda Guadaloupe.

Associated Press Eagle Pass Tex Arthur Temple New York Piedras Negras Mex Blocker Mexico Fuente Hacienda Guadaloupe

Burial of Joseph Percy Greenwood at St Marys Church

The funeral for Joseph Percy Greenwood was held Sunday at 4 pm from St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Father Lauzen officiating. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery with many floral tributes and pallbearers C Crow Joseph Crow W B Campbell M H Campbell.

Joseph Greenwood Joseph Percy Greenwood St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Lauzen Magnolia Cemetery Messrs. C. Crow Joseph Crow W. B. Campbell M. H. Campbell

Infant Josephine Schneider Lays Down to Rest

Josephine L Schneider aged two months daughter of Mr and Mrs George Schneider died Sunday morning at the Spring Hill home after several weeks illness. The family mourns with many friends in this county who extend sympathy in their hour of bereavement.

Josephine L. Schneider George Schneider Spring Hill

Prisoner Imported to Mobile on Train Second Man Detained

Deputy Sheriff M D McRea of Calvert Alabama arrived in Mobile aboard the Southern Railway in custody of C T Watkins indicted by the last grand jury for illegal whiskey selling near Calvert. On the same trip he arrested Will Carey for carrying a concealed weapon when the weapon was displayed to him through a coach window. Both men were placed in the county jail.

M. D. McRea Calvert Ala Mobile Southern Railway C. T. Watkins Will Carey Carey

Mrs Nellie Akenhead Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Nellie Akenhead wife of A Akenhead died Monday at 6 o clock at the family home Dawes Alabama after a brief illness She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Flo B Lathrop Dawes and Mrs Rose Figel Pine Bluff Arkansas and three sons S E Akenhead Dawes W Akenhead Lake Village and L B S Akenhead Shelbyville Interment will be at Dawes after services prepared by Crenshaw Undertaking Co.

Nellie Akenhead A. Akenhead Dawes Ala Flo B. Lathrop Rose Figel Pine Bluff Ark Messrs S. E. Akenhead W. Akenhead Lake Village

Ironmaster P W Allison Dies After Illness

Allentown Pennsylvania Oct 13 P W Allison prominent iron master and twice mayor died yesterday after a three month illness He was 67 years old and a leading figure in local industry and manufacturing

Associated Press Allentown P. W. Allison

Huerta coup dominates Mexico City news reports

In Mexico City on October 13 observers debate Huerta's coup and its impact on the army. Aldape announces imprisoned deputies stay jailed, elections proceed in October, and governors report calm with no disturbances as troops patrol streets.

Mexico City Huerta Aldape Manuel Garza Aldape Congress

Pinning Down the Sportsmen

The Agriculture Department reports state and provincial hunting rules vary widely. Ohio and Pennsylvania require large badges showing license numbers for field use. Across Canada men must wear all white when crossing into Manitoba or Saskatchewan. Wyoming enacts strict limits on elk and other game and shortens hunting season to protect wildlife.

Associated Press Washington Ohio Pennsylvania Manitoba Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture Canada Wyoming

Nashville Barkeepers Ordered to Halt Sales by Nov 15

In Nashville Tennessee on October 13 Judge A B Neil ruled no more drinks may be sold at bars. Packages may be sold until November 15 when all federal licenses must be surrendered. Women must be kept out of saloons or proprietors will be sent to the workhouse.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Criminal Court A. B. Neil

Wealthy Man Scalded to Death in Bath Tub

Henry W. Judd, wealthy retired businessman and director in several local corporations, was scalded to death in his bath yesterday in Cleveland. His body lay unseen for hours until his wife found him after returning from church. The bath had been prepared by a negro maid. he reportedly fell in and could not climb out due to frail health.

Cleveland Henry W. Judd

Best Judge of Merit Promotes Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy

A quotation from Poor Richard extols consumer trust in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound noting decades of female users who report success in relieving female ailments. The ad emphasizes vast use of herbal roots and the remedy's proven merit.

Richard Lydia FE Pinkham

Episcopal Bishops Occupy New York Pulpits

General convention coverage reports Episcopalian bishops preaching in Grace church New York City as part of unity talks. Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts criticizes political and union pressures, urging nonviolence and reason to build a united nation. Separate reports note Alaska mission work and a call for interdenominational unity to advance Christian work in China.

Associated Press New York Qct Episcopal Church Wacy William Lawrence Massachusetts Grace Church C. D. Williams Michigan Lawrence Albany United Mas Unions Wiliams Mount Morris Rowe Alaska Protestant Episcopal Church Orient Chriss China Loga H. Roots Hankaw St. Thomas Church Wiscopal Church Roots

Unusual operation for an injured spine in New Haven

Ralph Armstrong of New Haven, a prominent club man, is recovering at a local hospital from an unusual operation grafting a piece of bone into his spine. He injured his spine a year earlier by falling in a bathtub and later sustained further injuries while playing baseball. The operation was performed after previous recoveries were followed by renewed injuries.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Rtalph Armstrong Armstrong

Momus Grounds at Entrance to Mississippi River

The steamship Momus of the Southern Pacific line ran aground at the entrance to the Mississippi River while bound from New York to New Orleans. The Chalmette stands by and a tug from New Orleans was sent. Officials say 134 first cabin and 35 second cabin passengers are not in danger.

Hy Associated Preas New Orleans Momus Southern Pacific Line New York Mississippi River Chalmette Orleans Southern Pacific

Nelson Seeks Revenge in No-Decision Lightweight Bout

Milwaukee Michigan reports Battling Nelson plans a ten round no-decision fight against Ad Weilgast to erase a defeat from five years earlier. The contenders weigh 133 pounds and weigh-in is set for 6 p.m. Local city.

Nelson Milwaukee Mich Battling Nelson Pugilist Ad Weilgast

Country Banks Pursue Currency Bill Changes

Representatives of country banks from outside reserve and central cities urged Senate Banking Committee to amend a currency bill. They pressed for retiring the 2 percent tax and sought higher yield on bonds, while opposing mandatory segregation of savings deposits and reserve investments. They argued against losing profits from out of town checks and urged earning a portion of reserves in reserve city banks.

Washington Senate Banking Committee George W. Rogers Sean Tilton Alabama W. Harrison Oklahouwes Amon American Bankers’ Association Federal Reserve Banks

Women Golfers Gather for American Championship Play

Wilmington reports a favorable opening for the championship of America and the Robert Ops trophy as Danish Canadian and American players vie for titles. Contenders include Muriel Dodd Gladys Ravenscroft Marga Curtis R He Myra Helmay and Miss Holls among others in the field.

Associated Press Wilmington Pel Muriel Dodd Gladys Ravenscroft Marga Curtis Wasex County Mansac Mra. R. HE Philadelphia Myra Helmay Holls Westbrook Amor

M. K. & T Telegraphers Threaten Walkout

In Dallas on October 19, railway telegraph operators of the Missouri Kansas and Texas threaten to walk out over a ten hour day wage increases and overtime. Union officers held talks with General Manager W A Webb who warned the demands may carry a price. About 700 workers could be affected including many station staff who also serve as telegraphers.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Missouri, Kansas and Texas Esterday W. A. Webb

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