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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
8
University of Alabama teams prepared for a hard scrimmage against Georgia with varsity facing scrubs after 4 pm. Players boasting bruises from Clemson game were kept out, practice continued daily in secret ahead of the big showdown on the 18th with Alabama fans eager to support the Crimson and White.
Special to The Item Montgomery Alabama October 16 A Carrollton Georgia man investigates a physician’s record in Alabama to determine if Dr Lewis is really Walter Franklin or Henry Lewis Both men have served sentences in Jefferson County and the probe aims to use any evidence in a separate Georgia case.
An advertisement warns against using cough medicines with codine morphine heroin or sedatives during colds. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe non sedative option that supposedly prevents pneumonia by cleansing culture beds for germs. Sold by all dealers.
A riot in downtown Indianapolis left one man fatally wounded, another badly hurt by a head injury from a stone blow, and 14 arrested after a brutal clash between union and non union street railway workers. Police reserves battled the mob for over an hour as union and non union factions clashed amid ongoing labor tensions.
Montgomery Ala October 16 Dr Wart Lloyd head of chemistry at the University of Alabama has been named state gas and oil inspector by Governor O Neal The post carries a $300 annual stipend and is filled for the first time under the new mining act Lloyd will carry out duties at the university
In Aceton New Jersey on October 16 the Princeton freshmen faced a depleted varsity team. Princeton Varsity relied on Hoge a former Andover player and Baker to punt as the freshmen competed hard but could not steady the game for a win.
Leaders of the Progressive and Republican parties in New York vow joint action to block Tammany Hall from controlling the next board of aldermen. Progressive candidates in most districts will be withdrawn and Republicans will back Progressive nominees in affected districts.
The New York Giants and Chicago White Sox will travel on a five car all steel special train from Chicago to the coast with three sleeping cars an observation car and a combination baggage and buffet car. The tour runs from October 16 to November 19 when they sail to Japan from Vancouver marking thirty nights aboard the train.
The Missouri Armour Company president says curtailing veal consumption by the public could drop meat prices once cattle supply returns to normal. He adds beef tariffs may bring relief if South American supply stays steady. Also notes Mobile debut of artists' models at Hammer Store October 17-18.
Fairhope will send a large delegation to the Alabama Good Roads Association sessions in this city in November 2021. Mayor J J Johnson appointed Dr H S Greene A J Wolf F L Brown A O Berglin N Mer shon Dr Co L Merson C L Coleman G E B Perkins C E Littlefield G W Wood E B Gaston A H Mershon H C Os walt W P Minnish W E Leet as delegates with D E Magnusen Henry Crawford Dewey Wheeler F Troup J M Pilcher M Dyson F L Higgins P Y Albright J W Eden T E Mc Farland William Call William Zepp M Hill as alternates.
An Chicago Daily News critic argues that new football rules fail to curb injuries and may reduce players’ skill. He contrasts a 142 pound University of Chicago player who played four seasons under old rules with a later heavier player who sustained more bruises in a single game.
Washington reports the actual tariff impact on government revenue will be shown in detailed comparisons for Secretary McAdoo. Expenses for all government branches are nearing completion and President Wilson urges prudent economy. Internal revenue receipts run ahead by about four million dollars versus the prior fiscal year, while customs figures remain too volatile for a clear forecast.
Miss Muriel Dodd English and Canadian champion, Miss Gladys Ravenscroft last year’s English champion, and Miss Mabel Harrison Irish champion won their second round matches in the national women’s golf championship at Wilmington Country Club. Survivors include Miss Marion Hollins, Miss Harriet Curtis, and Miss Fanny Osgood from the United States, while several regional entries were eliminated.
In a fatal crash eight miles south of Seattle last night Al Farr was killed and Tom Simmons and a man named Hoglen were probably fatally injured when their disabled car was struck by a large racing car believed driven by Lawrence Duke a nephew of a tobacco manufacturer.
In Memphis on October 16 Boston duo Tom McNamara and M. J. Brady won first honors with a 141 in the 36 hole best ball four some prelude to the Western Golf Association open championship. Second place went to Fred McLeod and Stewart Maiden and R. S. Simpson with J. B. Simpson one stroke back. Twenty one teams competed.
President B. B. Johnson announced that the annual American League meeting will be held in Chicago on November 6 to enable attendance by President Comiskey of the White Sox and President McAleer of the Boston club who will accompany the White Sox and Giants on their world tour.
Paris October 16 Official announcement confirms Goodyear the American balloon victory in the James Gordon Bennett cup international race. The last rival Frankfurt representing Austria landed at Sougeal near Saint Malo. American aeronauts also took second with Captain H F Honeywell piloting the balloon and Italy third with Signor Pastine's craft.
A Hornellsville resident with years of chronic dyspepsia writes that Chamberlain's Tablets have done more good than any other medicine she has tried. The testimonial urges hope for sufferers and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
The Davis avenue line will operate as a pay-on-platform service beginning Friday October 17. The notice dated 10-16-21 advises riders to pay at the vehicle as it runs on this street line.
Kansas City reports the National Amateur three cushion billiard league has disbanded. Founded in 1910 by John Kling and others, members included New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh and Kansas City. Only Pittsburgh voted to end the league. plans discussed for a Western league.
Chicago officials report B B Johnson president of the American League opposes a round robin world series format. He argues the current system should stay for the good of baseball as August Herrmann proposes the interleague matchups and the National Commission may discuss the plan at an upcoming meeting.
Sacramento Calif Oct 16 The state horticultural committee ordered a quarantine on Florida oranges along with fruit from Australia and Japan due to suspected Melanosis and scale.
Lexington Kentucky October 16 Anvil driven by veteran Pop Geers easily won the Castleton cup feature of yesterday's Grand Circuit races beating Cheeny the famous little Texas mare in straight heats A gold cup donated by David M Look owner of Castleton stock farm was presented to Mr Geers The 2 11 trot went to Redlac Jr after Redlac son lost the first and third heats The pacing division of the Kentucky futurity a two horse race was won by Homer Baughman in straight heats from Tilly Tipton The 2 15 pace was won in straight heats by Great Scott
Baltimore October 16 Henry Clay Frick after the marriage of his son Childs Frick to Frances S Dixon presented the bride with a check for 2 million dollars The report says the groom received securities valued at about 12 million 900 thousand dollars The gifts were handed shortly after the wedding in the city venue
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