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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1913

Page

7

Tariff Bill Amended as House Debates Revisions

The tariff bill undergoes major amendments reducing some income tax provisions and expanding free items. It removes anti-dumping and books inspection requirements, but grants presidential authority to retaliate against discriminatory tariffs. Additions include expanded free list items such as antimony ore limestone asphalt wool blankets and more while sugar duties shift with March 1914 timelines. Senator Simmons defends La Follette appointment amid continued Republican concerns.

DOC Cingre Nho Inod Opera la Follette Republcans Simmons Conference Committee

Cold Storage Bill of Fare at Refrigeration Congress

The third International Congress of Refrigeration in Chicago will feature cold storage foods on the banquet menu including cheese and even ice for iced tea. Delegates from forty four countries will hear remarks from Secretary Houston at the Washington headquarters as the event opens with receptions before travel to Chicago for formal sessions.

Associated Press Washington Third International Congress of Refrigeration Chicago Congress Houston

City Briefs Report On Local Travel And Legal Matters

Mrs Francis Chavanne seeks help locating Evelyn wife of a newspaper man believed in Mobile after moving from New Orleans. Notary Harry M Touart filed his end in probate court. Marriage licenses issued for Adolph L Mangold and Mary L Cerro and for Charles B Williams and Sue Altmeyer. Hood Hotel inquiry about M M Inman near Mobile. Road law arrests begin with over 160 warrants. Fifteen arrests made. tax or two days work required.

Francis Chavanne Lake Charlies Frank W. Crenshaw Evelyn New Orleans Mobile Adolph L. Mangold Eslava Street Mary L. Cerro Charles B. Williams Sue Altmeyer Hood Newman M. M. Inman Plateau Prichard Inferior Criminal Court

Judge of inferior court serves in absence of Henry Chamberlain

Attorney Moses Kahn of Boyles and Kahn filled in as judge of the inferior criminal court on Wednesday due to Judge Henry Chamberlain being away in Seacliff on the Eastern Shore. The report notes unfamiliar terms and informal speech surrounding the event.

Moses Kahn Firm Boyles

Wilson Pushes Currency Bill in Senate Fight Over Reform

President Wilson presses ahead on currency reform as Senate Democrats favor speed. Key figures Kern Owen Bacon Hew from the conference room and debate narrows to 5 percent profit limits for national banks under federal reserve proposals. House discussions promise rapid action with day and night sessions planned.

Wilson Senate Kern Hoke Smith Clark Lea O'Gorman Owen Chamberlain Martine Thomas Bacon Democrats Hayes California Banking Committee Federal Reserve Bankes Underwood Resulu

Honey and Tar Compound for Cough Relief Ad

Early fall weather triggers bronchitis and coughs. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound soothes inflamed mucus, relieves the cough, and aids expulsion of the cold without opiates. Buy genuine yellow package. refuse substitutes.

Foley

Miss Fix It at Lyric Theatre Saturday Matinee and Night

Lucile Parrish stars in Little Miss Fix-It at the Lyric Theatre with 3:15 Saturday matinee and 8:15 showings. The musical comedy adds songs and dances including The Newport Turkey Trot while telling a tale of a quick fix for happiness leading to amusing misunderstandings and reconciliation. Seat sale begins Thursday at 9 am.

Miss Parrish Newport Miss Fix

Perry and Commodore Perry’s Enduring Peace Message

The article venerates Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, comparing him to Nelson and Napoleon, noting his youth, bold actions, and the lasting lesson of peace. It celebrates the centennial of his battle as a beacon of perpetual peace and international harmony, while honoring his patriotism and self sacrifice. Also advertises fresh garden seed stock from English Carriage Co. Sun-Wad-Fri.

Lord Nelson Napoleon Lodi Nelson Cape St. Vincent Perry Harrison English Carriage Co

Personal notices from Mobile area travelers

Mr and Mrs George Karl have gone to Healing Springs Alabama to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Isaac Donovan left Tuesday night for an extensive Western trip via Denver Colorado Springs and Mountain Utah. Dr N L Shadryx and N J Finley and children of Chandler Springs Alabama are at the St Andrew Hotel. H L Hollingsworth W C Tompkins and James Whishenhant Grove Hill Alabama business men are in the city. Dr A Festorazzi left Tuesday night for Washington and New York about ten days on business. Mr and Mrs T S Johnston Detroit Michigan are registered at the Battle House. Edward R Singleton and wife of Tampa Florida are in Mobile for several days. Dr George A Sheldon of Fairhope Alabama.

Isaac Donovan West Denver Colorado Springs Mointain Utah N. L. Shadryx N. J. Finley Chandler Springs, Ala St Andrew Hotel H. L. Hollingsworth W. C. Tompkins James 8. Whishenhant Grove Hill, Ala Dr. A. Festorazzi Washington New York T. 8. Johnston Detroit, Michigan Battle House Edward R. Singleton Tampa Fila Mobile George A. Sheldon Fairhope

Belgian statesman Count de Smet de Naeyer dies in Brussels

Count de Smet de Naeyer, a Belgian minister of state, died in Brussels on September 10. He was a prominent figure in Belgian politics and helped shape government policy during his tenure.

Associated Press Brussels Belgium Count de Smet de Naeyer

Police Court Docket Includes Speeding and Fraud Cases

J Cleveland was fined ten dollars or twenty days for speeding. C B Singleterry faced arraignment in Samson Alabama for passing worthless checks totaling 60.70. W H Harlolm Sr and Ira Clements also appeared with cases set for September 12 or 13. Juanita Sanders Webb was arraigned for embezzlement and requested a continuance.

J. Cleveland Edington C. B. Singleterry Samson Ala Police Department of Mobile A. Needalman J. L. Cawthon Recorder's Court Ira Clements Recorder’s Court Juanita Sanders Juanita Webb Ccordera

Noted Shriners Leader Walter Fleming Dies at 75

Dr Walter M Fleming a founder of the Order of the Mystic Shrine in America died yesterday at Mount Vernon at age 75. He was among the best known Masonic leaders in the United States. The report notes accompanying visitors and travels of several Alabama and Mobile residents and businessmen passing through or visiting the city.

Associated Press New York Walter M. Fleming Order of the Ari Gu Mystic Shrine America Mount Vernon Ile Masonic Order

State Pardon Board Hears Numerous Petitions

The State Pardon Board met in Montgomery and reviewed many parole applications and clemency appeals. Families and relatives appeared for applicants while attorneys represented others. The board will forward recommendations to the governor for review with executive action not expected until midweek. Members present were Attorney General Robert C. Brickell State Auditor C Brooks Smith and Secretary of State Cyrus B Brown.

Montgomery Ala State Pardon Board Cyrus B. Brown Capitol Robert C. Brickell C. Brooks Smith

Stearns Electric Paste Promises Roach and Rodent Elimination

An advertisement touts Stearns Electric Paste as a fast acting cockroach and rodent killer. It claims a panful of dead roaches by morning and guarantees money back if pests persist. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or 1.00, or sent prepaid from Stearns Electric Paste Co. Chicago IL.

Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago

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Congress of Refrigeration Harry M. Touart Warners Safe Warner George Wright Waverly St Belmont, Mass Warner’s Saffemedies CO Rochester N.Y United States First National Bank Mobile, Alabama Alabama Bank of Mobile National Banking Association Mrs. Astor Mrceriafionn ENP American Bankers Association Wall Street George Karl Healing Springs, Ala van Antwerp Drug Re Norfolk L. H. Meyer & Sons Dauphin Street Police News W. H. Harlolm, Sr W. G. Harding The Mobile and Ohio St. Louis Joseph McPhillips McPhillips Grocery Company Jeff Mobile Lll W. A. Hill Montgomery, Ala Cawthon Curtice Bros Red Cross Domino Chip Atlantic Phillip Harris Grog N. E Dauphin Joachim Bell
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