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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1913

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Will Zamacona Succeed In Mission To End Mexican War

Washington expects Manuel Zamacona to seek an armistice between Huerta and the rebels. An official says Zamacona, a Huerta envoy and Wilson ally, is welcomed to Washington where talks would focus on stopping fighting and enabling a new Mexican government. Rebels gain ground in Tabasco and Durango as diplomats push for settlement.

International News Service Washington Sept. v Mexico United States Manuel Zamacona Senor Zamacona Huerta Wilson Zamacona Maderista Carranza State Department Tabasco Tampico Guanaco Durango Urbine

New Champion of Suffragettes Is Mrs. Belmont

London reports Mrs. Oliver H P Belmont now leads among English suffragettes in councils at a Deauville villa with Emmeline Pankhurst Christabel Pankhurst and Annie Kenney. The sealed plan aims to press royal attention and intensify militant actions.

Miss Cristobel Anthony Drexel

Mrs Carter Declared Insane By Relative

Mrs Margaret A Carter held in Cleveland on a charge over a letter demanding 3000 from heiress Miss Lil Han Huntington collapsed in jail sobbing that she has felt wronged for some time. She refused food for four days as a hearing on her sanity planned for Tuesday.

SIMMONS TO DEMAND FINAL VOTE MONDAY ON TARIFF BILL

In Washington on September 5 the tariff bill finished committee work and headed to the Senate with no unapproved amendments. Poindexter and Cummings amendments for a tariff commission failed 33 to 21. Senate adjourned after debates with further defeats on duties and art provisions.

Gallinger House Senate Simmons Poindexter McCumber Louisiana Cummins Kenyon

Mayport Florida mayor ousted after impeachment vote

Mayport Mayor A Greenburg was removed by a four to one council vote over charges including failing to oath in Arthur Salas and failing to deliver the city seal to City Clerk King. A three two vote favored Greenburg on releasing a prisoner without bail. Council members Andrews Tilotson Gavage and Daniels joined in the ouster. Andrews became mayor. Hearing ran from 8 PM to 1 AM with Bayard Shields for the mayor and Frank L. Dancy for the council.

Jacksonville Fla A. Greenburg Mayport Greenburg Andrews Arthur Salas King McCormick Tilotson Gavage Daniels Bayard Shields Frank L. Dancy

Judge Won’t Fall For Excuse In Pocket Hole Incident

Chicago judge hears a case involving Frank Morgan a railway flagman accused of taking corn from Mrs Emma Storak after finding a hole in his trousers pocket. Morgan claimed he did not know the hole was present and denied stealing.

Chicago Frank Morgan Emma Storak

Thaw Speech Sparks Canadian-Wide Interest At Detention Station

A crowd in Coaticook Quebec roars for Harry K Thaw at the immigration detention station as he thanks supporters from his window. Authorities fear a leader could try to free him while Thaw heads to Montreal to pursue deportation efforts with his lawyers.

Jerome Wolf Canada Thaw Montreal Carpenter Norton Mills Vermont Hector Verette Island Pond Franklin Kenedy New York John Lanyon St. Francis Coaticook

New Orleans Banks Ready to Meet Crop Money Demand

Louisiana banks led by Hibernia Bank assure they can meet heavy harvest loan demands from rural areas. Emissaries to Washington reported a $2.3 million government allotment helps but banks say they could handle all needs. Texas harvest money moves through New Orleans as corn growers rush to export grain. An estimated 26 million bushels of Louisiana corn will pass through the port in six to eight months.

New Orleans L.M. Pool Hibernia Bank Pool Washington Mr. Pops Louisiana Texas Mississippi

Swiss Rifle Team Again Lands Winner

St. Louis dispatch reports Col Robert Ler Hodges of the Browns removing George Stovall as manager and naming Jimmy Austin as temporary successor. Hodges says he sought Branch Rickey as manager but could not reach terms. Stovall remains with the club.

Electric and Rainstorm Encountered in Texas

An all southern good pathfinding car carrying E. L. Ferguson struck a crossing inferno in Texas during a rainstorm, with reports noting a hazardous encounter at Hine.

Texas All-Southern E. L. Ferguson Hine

Alabama Good Roads Convention Dates Moved to November

The Alabama Good Roads Association announces the annual Mobile meeting will be held November 20 21 and 22 instead of December 3 4 and 5 to secure the attendance of Vice President Marshall and cabinet officers. President John Craft and Secretary J A Rountree say Washington officials indicated interest but cannot attend if meetings clash with Congress.

Birmingham Ala Marshall Good Roads Alabama Good Roads Association Mobile Mobile Chamber of Commerce John Craft J. A. Rountree Craft Washington Bankhead Clayton Alabama Agriculture Houston Burleson McAdoo Association Congress

Caminettis Will Push Fight For Acquittal

In San Francisco on September 6, Drew Caminetti’s lawyers announced they would continue the fight after a jury’s adverse verdict on charges of white slavery. They plan a motion for a new trial after sentencing Wednesday and then an appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, likely reaching the case next February.

van Freet United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Woman in Lavender Decked in Gems Arrested in Cleveland

A fashionably dressed woman and a man claiming to be husband and wife Mrs. Alina Ritchie and George Ritchie were arrested in Cleveland after a St. Paul merchant said the woman pocketed him in Atlantic City. Police investigate possible link to recent jewel robberies at Atlantic City Bar Harbor and Narragansett Pier.

Robert Bowen St. Paul

Many Successful Teachers Named in DeKalb County

Montgomery Sept 6 state department of education announced the list of successful teachers certificate applicants from DeKalb county. Forty eight applicants were successful.

Montgomery Ala DeKalb County State Department of Education

Congressional actions update on tariff and bills

The Senate met at 16 o clock and continued discussion of the tariff bill with the completed measure reported late at night. Smith of Georgia introduced an agricultural extension bill, the banking committee heard more bankers on the currency bill, and West Virginia coal operators continued testimony before the strike investigating committee. The House met at noon and took up the urgent deficiency bill adopting an amendment for 25000 to fund interstate commerce commission inquiry into railroad safety devices. Officials of the National Association of Manufacturers attacked the labor union lobby committee. Adjourned until Monday.

Senate Smith Georgia West Virginia House Interstate Codé Commission of Railroad Safety Devices National Association of Manufacturers

Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi This Weekend

Thunder showers are forecast for Sunday and Monday across Alabama and Mississippi. The system brings scattered storms, brief heavy rain, and possible localized flooding in flood-prone areas. Stay alert for radar updates and potential travel delays.

Alabama Mississippi

Corn Shortage and Monetary Outlook Distress in 1913 Era

A European trip reports crop damage, corn shortfalls, and rising meat prices. The tariff bill, bond market strength, and cautious stock speculation color the U.S. financial scene. European bankers watch currency reform and demand personal responsibility to curb investor fraud.

International News Service New YO United States Europe New York Wall -Street Wilson New York American

Mayor Promises Fire Prevention Education Days in Chattanooga

Chattanooga mayor announces plans to dedicate two days for citywide fire prevention education. City will be thoroughly inspected to remove conditions that increase fire risk, expected in the last week of September. This marks the third time such a program is attempted in the city.

Nooga Chattanooga

Two Die? Auto Wreck Near Dover In Cleveland Area

Five men were injured when a car ran into a ditch and crashed through a fence near Dover. Alfred Gagley, 35, was thrown from the vehicle and became tangled in a tree limb. Howard Peck, 29, suffered internal injuries and remained in serious condition.

Cleveland Ohio Dover Alfred Gagley Howard Peck

Opposition to Currency Bill Shapes Senate Hearings

Senators Linsted and Hitchcock pressed to amend the Aldrich Vreeland emergency law rather than pass the administration bill. Wexler and Sprague argued amendments imply a government bank, while Sprague urged flexible system options and noted checks, currency demands, and credit expansion concerns. Rogers and Forgan planned to return to Chicago, pending committee needs, after a noon conference with Senator Owen.

Mr. Wexler Wexler Sprague Prof Rogers Forgan Chicago Bristow Senator Owen Owen

Miss Wilson to Wed Sayre November 25 at White House

Mrs Woodrow Wilson announced the marriage date for her daughter to Francis B Sayre as November 25 with the ceremony set in the White House. Further wedding details were not disclosed.

Thirteen year old Adeline Lincoln wins state university scholarship

In Fort Smith Arkansas on September 6 Adeline Lincoln, age 13, is announced as the youngest recipient of a University of Arkansas scholarship. The 1930 graduate, now entering the university with a class of thirty, includes two in-state applicants. The notable achievement marks the first university merit award given to a student of this age in the state.

Fort Smith Ark Adeline Lincoln University of Ara

Hot Springs Undeterred by Devastating City Fire

After a blaze swept fifty five blocks in Hot Springs Arkansas, heavy rain aided firefighting. More than 2,500 homeless crowd near Oaklawn Park as volunteers distribute food and clothing. Officers sworn in to preserve order. no fatalities, four injuries reported. City plans rebuilding and seeks labor for debris clearing.

Grand Avenue Light and Power Company McLendon Athlere Ian Stennett Ozark

Government to consider bill for public ownership of telegraph lines

Washington dispatch reports the house committee on post offices and roads preparing a bill for government ownership of telegraph lines. Leaders push for early action with informal review during the current session and full work to begin when the regular session convenes.

Huerta Plans Return to Lead Mexico Election

Mexico City reports that General Huerta intends to run in the October 26 presidential election despite a constitutional limit on one term. Supporters cite his interim presidency and a published article endorsing his candidacy as evidence allies seek a legal path. Government officials have not ruled out his participation.

Mexico City Huer Huerta el Noticioso General Huerta Gamboa Ee Huerta Iere Tatamount

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