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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1913

Page

3

Not Guilty Says Jury in Eaton Case

Mrs. Jennie May Eaton is acquitted of murdering her husband Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton after a lengthy Plymouth trial. The verdict, delivered at 5 10 am, followed an all night vigil by about 200 spectators. The defendant tearfully thanked jurors and spoke of needing to care for her aged mother and a disabled child.

Associated Press Jplymouth Mass Jennie May Eaton Joseph G. Eaton Eaton Mrs. Eaton Mr. Morse Santiago Assinippi

Peruna Testimonials Highlight Personal Recovery

A letter from Rosa Boyer of Evanston Illinois lauds Peruna for curing a lingering illness after she suffered severe fatigue loss of appetite and sleep. She credits Peruna with restoring health within weeks and sends photos to show her improved condition. The piece notes Peruna tablets as another convenient form for busy people with catarrhal or stomach issues.

Peruna

Trevino Held Prisoner in Monterey Home

A constitutionalist dispatch from Mataamoros says General Geronimo Trevino, ex commander of government troops in Northern Mexico, was found a prisoner in his Monterey home after rebels seized part of the city. Trevino reportedly took no part in fighting and was later liberated.

Associated Press Brownsville Texas Constitutionalist Matamoros Mexico Geronimo Trevino Monterey Trevino Pablo Gonzales Gonzales Arcadio Osuna Bruno Gloria

Chrysanthemum Show Delights Visitors At Agriculture Exhibit

Washington reports the department of agriculture chrysanthemum show opened yesterday with displays of varied colors. The golden yellow nine inch bloom wins top prize. Doors to greenhouses were locked except the main entrance causing some public frustration. Exhibition runs through next Wednesday.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture

Take Salts to Flush Kidney Dangers Warned

The text urges meat eaters to flush kidneys to remove acids and wastes. It describes symptoms like dull kidney ache, headaches, sour stomach, coated tongue, rheumatic pains, and frequent urination. It promotes taking four ounces of Rad Salts in water from a pharmacy daily before breakfast.

Expert Evidence in Beiliss Case at Kiev Trial

In Kiev on October 30 the Beiliss murder trial focused on expert medical testimony. Physicians split on whether two or more assassins were involved and on whether the motive was blood extraction or torture. The court heard from Dr. Pavnoff and Dr. Tutanoff while Kosorotoff defended blood‑getting and torture theory, noting wounds and beard evidence.

Associated Press Kiev Russia Mende Beiliss Yushinsky Pavnoff Tutanoff Kiev University M. Zamislavsky Black Hundred Kosorotoff Vera Echeberiak Beiliss Painoff

Timber Holdings in Hands of Few

Chicago observers report that discussions at the Investment Bankers Association of America center on financing for hydro electric power and timber bonds. Delos A. Chappell warns against reckless promotions amid California irrigation demand while Clark L. Poole notes concentrated timber ownership with 195 holders owning over 42 percent and three owners nearly 11 percent of privately owned timber.

Delos A. Chappell Los Angeles California Chappell United States Clark L. Poole Chicago

Negro Prisoner Saved Sheriff in Clayton Jail Plot

Will Dudley, a Black prisoner in Clayton county jail, reported a plot to choke Sheriff R. B. Teal and steal keys, preventing a jail delivery. Dudley, formerly a Teal house servant, helped avert the plan while serving a sentence for second degree murder.

Associated Press Eufaula Ala Clayton R. B. Teal Will Dudley Teal Dudley Walter Adams

Native of Selma Dies Sudden by AP

Rev. John Newton Prestridge editor of the Baptist World died suddenly at his Louisville home aged 80. A native of Selma Alabama he had long been a Baptist leader and publisher. He had recently returned from Chicago after attending an American executive committee meeting of the Baptist World Alliance. He helped promote the 1905 Baptist World Congress in London.

Associated Press Louisville John Newton Prestridge The Baptist World Chicago Baptist World Alliance Selma Ala Prestridge Baptist Church Kentucky Texas Baptist World Congress London

Fultz Seeks Commission Action On Baseball Contract Terms

Paschall Players' Fraternity president David L. Fultz urged the National Commission to revise baseball players contract terms without a hearing. He commented after August Hermann, commission chair, said he would not deal with outsiders and pledged to pursue the matter without a formal hearing.

Associated Press New York David L. Fultz Paschall Players’ Fraternity National Commission August Hermann Fultz Ore Commission Poaene

Poor Man's Dream of Generous Deals Cited

A fragment notes a remark on how the poor man imagines generosity when he lacks money to buy. The line hints at social attitudes toward wealth and charity without detailing events or people.

Schumacher Named Chairman of Rock Island Railway

Daniel G. Reid retired as chairman of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway with Thomas M. Schumacher elected to lead the road and its executive committee. Schumacher’s election does not alter control of the system, which remains with the Moore Reid interests. The executive committee also includes W. H. Moore D. G. Reid Arthur Dimes H. A. Mudge James McLean and Edward Moore with Mudge re-elected president.

Associated Press New York Daniel G. Reid Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Thomas M. Schumacher el Paso & Southwestern Company Rhelps, Dodge & Co Schumacher Rock Road W. H. Moore Phelps, Dodge & Co Hook Island Moore- Reid Mr. Schumacher D. G. Reid Arthur ©. Dimes H. A. Mudge James McLean FL. Hine Edward 8. Moore Mr. Mudge The

Papes Diapepsia Promises Fast Safe Stomach Relief

An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsia as a fast harmless remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and gastritis. It claims millions of cures and urges keeping a fifty cent case at home for relief when meals disagree and cause gas pressure and nausea.

Pape

Government seeks farm women division in Agriculture

Washington reports that the department of agriculture plans a branch or section focused on farm women. Secretary Houston may establish it soon after sending a nationwide letter asking farmers wives and daughters how the department could assist life on the farm. Responses are arriving as the department shifts from crop and beef goals to the human side of farming.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture Houston

Organ grinder and monkey ordered to leave city

An Italian organ grinder and his trained monkey were ordered out of the city after being brought to the police station for blocking the sidewalk during a performance. A crowd gathered around the recorder's court when the Italian arrived and attempted to perform, but the sergeant intervened and ordered departure on the next train.

Recorder’s Court

Busch Will Probated With Charitable Bequests

The will of Adolphus Busch, filed yesterday in St. Louis, provides charitable bequests totaling 170000 dollars to several city institutions and places the estate in trust. Mrs. Busch, Charles Nagel, and August Auerbach are named trustees.

Associated Press ST. Louis Adolphus Busch Louis Mre

Pinex cough syrup recipe and claims

An old remedy promotes making cough syrup with Pinex pine extract and sugar syrup, claiming quick relief from ordinary and spasmodic coughs and croup. It praises Pinex as a valued pine compound, notes its popularity in the United States and Canada, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

United Canada Pinex Co Ft, Wayne Ind

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Foreman Timony Peru Rosa Boyer R. O. Harris Constitutionals Jennie M. Eaton Investment Bankers’ Association of America John N. Prestridge C. J. Gayfer & Co’s Rock Island T. M. Schumacher el Paso Southwestern Reid Ludwig Bavaria Munich Ludwig of Baveria Otto Government Sec. Houston Organ Grinder Busch
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