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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
6
Draft notes discuss Secretary Daniels aboard and British acceptance of sending a squadron to pass the canal with an international fleet. It mentions surviving officers and a proposal for a mobility event uniting a large American fleet in waters near Roads.
A fragment hints at a trend of dry conditions shaping daily life in the city during the year. The text suggests a notable atmospheric shift impacting weather, routines, and perhaps local events. No specific dates or names are readable in the fragment.
In Baltimore on October 22, Rev Dr Anna How Shaw criticized Mrs Eveline Pankhurst for militant tactics, saying force would not win votes for women. She argued expediency matters and warned that using physical force harms the suffrage cause.
The Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite elected F. Moore as lieutenant grand vice in Alabama. Moore is sovereign grand inspector general and editor of the council's official organ. Samuel E. Adams died March 29, 1912.
New York October 22 Mrs Nelhe nig Spencer wife of Henry Spencer Chicago the confessed murderer sues for separation from the marriage dated September 10 1903. police say he murdered her and that he met Koenig at the Martha Washing telehotel where she worked Helen Gertlin married him after a few days Roe took her to Fort.
A white man named Harris was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Talladega precinct by a deputy sheriff on charges of violating the prohibition law. The case involved an alleged intent to illicitly obtain alcohol and is connected to a pending arrival of more information at the local office.
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page mentions a place or person near a bar and an avenue. Details are unclear but suggest a brief local item or notice.
England’s suffragist leader declares violence essential to win the ballot and to address issues like white slavery and industrial evils. An overflow Madison Square Garden crowd, many suffragists and supporters, hear her praise for Ellis Island care and immigration processing.
The Associated Press reports General Venustiano Carranza has named Col. Cabalerro as military governor of Tamaulipas and General Blanco as governor of Zacatecas. Blanco leads rebel forces in Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon, while Cabalerro plans an offensive against Federals at Victoria.
In Seymour Texas, former Sheriff A L Board was shot dead by T J Bruce who was then killed. Sheriff W R Ellis of Baylor county was mortally wounded in the same pistol battle. The feud stems from Bruce’s brother’s killing ten years earlier during an arrest attempt.
In Paris on October 22 Georges Florentin agreed there was nothing personal in the acts that offended General Bose. Bose then withdrew his challenge and the proposed duel between the two septuagenarian retired French officers was called off.
A mild gentle and effective laxative is advertised as what people want. Thousands praise Life Pills from Bucklen Co. A San Antonio man writes that they are beyond the best his wife and he have taken with no pain. Price 35 cents at druggists or by mail. Bucklen Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Florida East Coast Railway rates from Florida points to Chicago high and unreasonable for less than car loads of vegetables and hampers of potatoes. Rates must be readjusted within ninety days.
A fire at the Continental hotel in Nashville Ohio yesterday killed Alexander J Manuel of Kenton. One man died five others were seriously burned and more than twenty escaped in a desperate blaze on the third floor trapping Manuel.
In homes a bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery should be ready to use for any family member with a cold or cough. Prompt use stops sickness and two 60c bottles cured pneumonia according to testimonials. Thousands more families rely on this cough and cold medicine to ease throat and lung troubles. Prices are 50c and 1.00. available at all druggists.
Washington government says native born Puerto Ricans destitute in Mexico qualify for transportation home at government expense under the act providing relief for American citizens in Mexico. Comptroller Downey announced the ruling yesterday marking equal privilege with Continental U S citizens.
New York Oct 22 James D Bishop Wall Street broker and banker asked the supreme court to declare his marriage status. Mrs Bishop won a divorce suit last May with an interlocutory decree to be final after 90 days. The period has expired and no final decree was filed. She is abroad and a decision was deferred until November 10 to learn her intent.
President Wilson names four native Filipinos to the Philippine commission but the senate delays confirmation until assurances they will strive to stamp out slavery in the islands are provided. Senator Borah vows to block confirmation without such assurances and inquiries seek to reveal each commissioner’s views.
Thousands suffer from extreme thinness and weak digestion. A newly discovered regenerative force in Sargol reportedly grows fat after years of thinness, strengthens nerves, and repairs digestion. Six key elements form this preparation, endorsed by physicians and used widely. One month of use is claimed to add flesh and strength, with Sargol sold by Van Antwerp Drug Co. and other druggists. Use is advised for those seeking weight gain, though nervous individuals are warned it may lead to significant weight gain.
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