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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1913

Page

2

Mobile Health Specialists Arrive for Regional Survey

A party led by Surgeon General Rupert arrives in Mobile aboard a special train from the Alabama, Tennessee and Kern Railway to survey malaria, hookworm, typhoid and other diseases. The group includes Drs von Erzdorf and Blue, Dr Stiles, Julia Lathrop, and Miss DuBose with stops listed from York to Mobile.

Erzdorf Mobile Eeports Alabama, Tennessee and Kern Railway T John T. Cochrane Rupert R. P. Hobson Alabama Arene Eptember York Geiger Aliceile Carrollton Reform York P. m World Hassell Lisman Arrrive West Butler Gilbertown Silas Chatom Calvert Dr. Blue Dr. von Erzdorf Stiles Julia Lathrop Children's Bureau of Education DuBose Navy

Charles Rudolph Visits St Louis On railroad Business

Charles Rudolph general passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad in the city arrived in St Louis Missouri on business related to fare and to meet friends. He notes the summer traffic on the Mobile and Ohio was heavier than usual for this season and predicts strong winter tourist travel with substantial city advertising for a winter season.

Charles Rudolph Mobile and Ohio Railroad Ater St. Louis Mobile and Ohio Rudolph

Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair

A famous Sage Tea and Sulphur remedy promises to darken hair naturally in days. The ad claims gray hair vanishes after one or two applications and promotes a 50 cent bottle sold at drug stores.

Wyeth Adv

All-Alabama Luncheon Aims For World Feeding Image At Congress

Mrs. Marie Banknead Owen outlined a Southern Commercial Congress auxiliary plan to memorialize Senator John Tyler Morgan and unite South women. The Mobile county group was organized with one representative from each district listing numerous members and locales across Mobile area.

John Tyler Morgan Canal Zone South Southern Commercial Congress Marie Banknead Owen Home Economics Club Owen Seale Harris Alabama Moopile Bayou la Batre Dr. Persons Brothers Peter Harvard Blue Springs R. B. McConnell Calvert F. A. Webb Salvert J. W Cedark Dan Cole Ronelle Means Blewett Citronelle R. L. Scott Coden William Clark Cottage Hill McCreary Shady Grove Joe Freeland Satsuma T. D. Powers Spring Hil S. P. Gaillard Stringers G. H. Odom Stringfellow Robert Stringfellow St. Elmo R.ere Toulmin Gaines Turnerville L. P. George Union C. H. Dees Walker William Gardner Wheelerville F. Fincher Williams Garner Roberts Whistler Peter Peterson Wilmer T. H. Brannan

Norway U S Direct Wireless Link Contract Approved

The Norwegian Storthing approved a contract to install direct wireless communication between Norway and the United States, marking a significant international telecommunication agreement. The action signals formal acceptance of technical and political terms by the parliament.

Storthing United States

Three Aliens Held for Immigration Inquiry

Three deserters from ships in this port Abdul Gham Louis Monin and Robert McKay are jailed awaiting examination before an immigration board. McKay is suspected of insanity after claiming to have been in a madhouse. Monin fled after release on recognizance and was arrested again.

Immigration Board of Abdul Gham Louis Monin Robert McKay Abdul Skerries Monin Kosmos McKay Fulton Ala Jack Worden Abdul Ghem United States Canada

Great Meteor Seen Over Mississippi Sound South Shore

A large meteor brightly lit appears Thursday night over the southern county coast. J A Joullian of the Alabama Oyster Commission and others report a luminous airship like object traveling from southeast to northwest, about twenty five feet long and 1000 feet high, seen from Alabama Port and nearby communities around 7 30 p.m. local time.

Mississippi Sound J. A. Joullian Alabama Oyster Commission Artic A. Delchamps Alabama

City Briefs Highlight Local Police and Legal Notices

A Friday letter from Griffin Georgia Chief Pate H Phelps reports George E Akers jailed on two indictments for passing worthless checks and obtaining money by false pretenses. Also a marriage license was issued to John H Plash and Laura C Kisutter. A $3 000 000 mortgage for Mobile and Ohio Railroad bonds is filed, securing a St Louis Cairo line purchase. Officers seek J A Bell description to Alexandria Louisiana authorities and unions seek injunction dissolution against strikebreakers.

Police Department Pate H. Phelps Griffin George E. Akers Stevens Government Street Phelps Crenshaw Akers Pinkerton Atlanta John H. Plash Laura C. Kisutter Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company St. Louis St. Louis and Cairo F. W Crenshaw Barnes Bentley Alexandria J. A. Bell J. A. Parker Bell

No Hope for Recovery of Commissioner Brannan

Lewis Brannan, brother of County Commissioner Henry Brannan, said his brother is ill at home in Wilmer Alabama and unlikely to recover. He reported this from Mobile on Friday.

Brannan Lewis Brannan Henry Brannan Wilmer Ala Mobile

Paymaster Shot and Robbed of Large Sum

Reports say four bandits held up and shot the pay master at a powder plant under construction at Parr Shoals on Broad river, twenty two miles north of Columbia. They robbed him of sixteen thousand dollars and bloodhounds have been sent to the scene.

Associated Press Columbus 8. C Columbia Parr Shoals Broad River

Robberies Reported From Wreck Victims Bodies

New Haven, Conn. coroner reports that after the fatal wreck last Tuesday, robbers plundered bodies in the debris. The interstate commerce commission investigates the incident as authorities search for those responsible.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Interstate, Commerce Commission Mix

New Orleans Picked as 1914 Fire Engineers Convention City

New Orleans was selected as the 1914 convention city for the International Association of Fire Engineers. Thomas Haney of Fla was elected president.

Associated Press New York New Orleans International Association of Fire Engineers Thomas Haney Ee Fla

Attempted assassination targets Japanese official in Tokyo

Moritaro Abe, director of the political bureau of the Japanese foreign office, was stabbed in the abdomen in Tokyo. He is reported to suffer a severe wound from the attack today.

Tokio Moritaro Abe Japanese Foreign Office

Buyers Press City on Mobile School Bond Issue

City commissioners report ongoing interest from bond buyers in Mobile's 150000 school bond at less than par plus accrued interest. Six communications arrived recently with one offer to take at par if printing and attorney fees are covered. Officials prefer waiting for an improved bond market before proposing a favorable figure.

Mobile

Mary's Lamb at Lyric Promises Large Saturday Sale

Attendance for the Saturday matinee and night performances of Mary's Lamb at the Lyric is expected to be very large with an added orchestra and featured music. Bertha Yeoman stars as prima donna in Carle's musical, praised for coloratura voice and acting. Dr Dippy's Discovery at Dreamland draws big laughs with a strong musical farce and notable young dancer Elioire Browne.

Richard Carle Mary Lyric Heatre Dreamland Dr.Dippy Allen Kenna Dr. Dippy Fred B. Kramer Ludlow Allen Billy Cochrane Charles Dolittle

Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles

An advertisement claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles and several other ailments including diabetes and rheumatic disorders. It offers mail order with a $1 receipt and a two-ounce bottle as a treatment, urging readers to send for the product from Dr. E. W. Hall in St. Louis, Missouri.

Texas Wonder Saaren Alaba E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

Local squall causes minor damage in city

A brief local squall struck Mobile Friday afternoon bringing winds up to 24 mph. It caused slight window damage in the downtown area and interrupted telegraph service for a few minutes. Forecaster Ashenberger said the squall was locally confined with likely additional squalls along the gulf coast.

Mobile Weather Bureau Ashhenberger Gulf Coast

Fincher Is Severely Wounded In Wheelerville Fight

Jessie Fincher was seriously cut multiple times in a Wheelerville altercation with resident Frank Young. Young is sought by deputies and a warrant was sworn out in the inferior criminal court by Fincher’s father.

Wheelerville Jessie Fincher Frank Young Young Inferior Criminal Court

Fire damages house at 61 Wa Intetree due to sparks

A small fire at 61 Wa Intetree damaged a residence occupied by Jennie Lewis Friday evening. Sparks reportedly ignited the blaze, causing light damage to the structure.

Jennie Lewis Wa Intetree

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A. T Ikolo Auriliary Morgan Memorial T. M. Owens Economics Club DR. Brown Louisiana Texas Brown Dauphin Street Miss Bertha Yeoman the Lyric Robert M’kay Boyles & Kohn Iron Workers Chancery Court Weta Om Reg Dart Sandie Mobile’s Fincher Tutt’s The Bank of Mobile National Banking Association Satentyngny Royal
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