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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1913

Page

4

Texas suffrage petition aims for July primary vote

A Texas Equal Suffrage Association meeting in session here announced a plan to submit women voting questions to voters in a July primary. Ten percent of Democratic voters statewide must sign for the proposition. Miss Kate Gordon of New Orleans and Mrs W E Spell of Waco led the talks, with militant methods rejected by Texas suffragettes.

Ed Press ALL Tex Coumin Texas Equal Suffrage Srs Texas Dem Hc Advos Kate Gordon New Orleans W. E. Spell Waco Texas Association Pankhurst Spell

Wreck Pictures Show Troop Rock Removal

Mounted photos by Boyles' Studio depict dead and wing removal from troop rock. Each image priced at 25 cents. Date 10-23-31.

Troop Rock Boyles

Santa Fe Railroad Reports Record Year Earnings

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Co. reported record gross earnings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1913, in Topeka. President E. P. Ripley announced the company had 97,182 stockholders, an increase of over 6,000 since the last meeting.

Topeka Kas Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Kallron Company Presient E. P. Ripley

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure

Parisian Sage is praised as a delightful vibrating hair tonic that penetrates to the scalp, cleanses, and invigorates the hair. It claims to stop hair loss and itching, soften dull hair, and add life and volume, with a perfumed scent and available in druggists and toilet goods shops. For sale by G. Van Antwerp.

G. van Antwerp

Indictment Links Oil Firm to Osage Rights Dispute

A U S grand jury in Lawton Oklahoma charged H C Tucker of Kansas City and ten others with conspiracy to hinder the interior department and to undermine Osage trust in government over Osage oil rights. Names include Wesley M Dial Albert L Wilson and other Kansas City and Pawhuska figures. They must appear in Guthrie on November 20 to enter pleas.

Associated Press Lawton Oklo H. C. Tucker Kansas City Uncle Sam Oil Company Wesley M. Dial Osage Indian Council United States Grand Jury Interior Department Enid Okla Osage Oil Company Tucker and Dial Albert L. Wilson Under Oil Company W. C. Pit_ab John M. Palmer T. J. Leahy W. T. Leahy A. M. Comstock Eugene Scott W. A. Matthews E. D. Brown Pawhuska Guthrie

Commerce to probe retail price fixing by manufacturers

Secretary Redfield told the Lansing Board of Commerce that the commerce department may study the fixing of retail prices by manufacturers next year if funds allow. He noted the Supreme Court decision renders such pricing illegal but urged evaluating economic impacts for future legislation.

Associated Press Lansing Mich Department of Commerce Redfield Lansing Board of Commerce Supreme Court Mr. Redfield

Diluted Sewage Supplying Passengers

Washington report details a railroad line using water drawn 300 yards downstream from a city sewage outlet. Bacteriological tests found over 60,000 bacteria per teaspoonful, water turbidity and strong foul taste. officials issued a notice to change supply, name of railroad withheld.

Associated Press Washington Public Health Service Blue Newton Treasury Department

Saloon Closings Tied to 9:30 P.M. Rule in Texas

Austin dispatch details Texas attorney general ruling enforcing a 9 30 p m close time under the state law. Bartenders may not stay after closing to wipe glasses or sweep, and liquor dealers with related stands must also end other business at 9 30. Law took effect July 1.

Austin Tex State Attorney General's Department

Wolverines Arrive in Nashville for Vanderbilt Game

Twenty eight strong Michigan football party reached Nashville for the Saturday test with Vanderbilt. Coach Yost said the team is in good shape and will field a stronger game than last week’s loss to the Aggies. The squad received a warm Vanderbilt welcome and faced rain and muddy practice at Dudley Field planned for the afternoon.

Nashville Tenn Michigan Vanderbilt Yost Commodores Michigan Aggies McGugin

English golfers easily defeat Californians in Portola

English professionals Harry Vardon and Edward Ray won both morning and afternoon matches at the Portola tournament on the San Francisco Golf Country Club course. Ray and Vardon posted a four up and three to play best ball victory, with the team scoring 66 and Vardon individual 68 as par was 69.

San Francisco Harry Vardon Edward Ray San Francisco Golf Country Club Ray Vardon Frank Garby Charles Matend Fred Reilly Ional

Old Columbia to Be Used Again In Defender Trials

Bristol R I Oct 24 The old cup defender Columbia may be requisitioned for the third time as a trial boat for the America's cup defenders next year Rear Commodore J P Morgan may be at the wheel. The syndicate building the new boat for Lipton invasion wants a competitor in trials even if larger than the 1914 defender. Morgan inherited the Columbia from his father who ran the original syndicate that bought her after Lipton races. The Columbia is in excellent condition and could be placed in commission with little expense.

Associated Press Bristol R. L Columbia J. P. Morgan Morgan

Giants Trim Sox On Sioux City Lot Showdown

The New York Giants defeated the Chicago White Sox 6 to 3 in Sioux City Iowa as both teams continue their world tour. Scott and Daley, Frommer and Winge contributed for the Giants while the White Sox offense struggled to build early leads.

Giants Trim Sox Sioux City New York Giants Chicago White Sox R. H. E. White Sox Scott and Daley Frommer and Winge Chas. K. Fletcher A. F. Peeler St. Louis Frederick D. Rogers Chicago Ill Fletcher William C. Bloomer Cleveland Ohio BE. Dowz Philadelphia Edward Parrish Brooklyn N. Y J. B. Elliott New York City C. G. Sprague Omaha Neb J. A. Parker Kansas City H. F. Merrill Augusta

Industrial Education Calls For Public Action In US

Secretary Redfield told the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education that waste of life comes from lack of training and direction. He urged public schools to lead industrial education, with private schools as beacons, hoping trained workers would bring peace, precision, and prosperity to industry and homes.

Grand Rapids, Mich Redfield Department of Commerce National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education

Thaw Keeps Low Profile After Week Without News

October days pass as Harry Thaw remains out of the news for over a week, with no new developments or public appearances reported.

Harry Thaw

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