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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1914

Page

5

North Mobile "Tiger" Prey of Deputies

Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch arrested G. Gernard on a prohibition charge tied to alleged operation of a blind tiger near North Mobile. Chief Deputy Campbell secured the warrant on information received. The report is via Associated Press. Also, a Bordeaux dispatch says German General Friese attempted death by own action and was later captured by the French.

Dennis Lynch G. Gernard North Mobile M. L. Campbell Associated Press London Bordeaux Exchange Telegraph Company General Friese

Aged Negress Annie McLain Found Dead In Lodging

Police traced a report of stabbing to Mary's Lane and Eldridge street but found Annie McLain, an elderly Black woman, dead in a bed. She had been ill for several days and the scene suggested natural causes rather than a homicide.

Mary's Lane Eldridge Street Annie McLain

Favorite cigars buried with him as requested

Evansville Indiana man William Selzer a traveling salesman was buried with two cigars of his favorite brand in his pocket at his request. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon as friends and family noted his lifelong habit of smoking and a joke he made about his death.

Evansville Ind William Selzer Selzer

Chamberlain's Liniment Promises Relief for Aches

Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for muscle soreness rheumatism and sciatica with emphasis on lumbago and lame back. Claims good results and notes availability from all dealers.

Cessna Plans More Bay Rides After Moonlit Hop

About 200 guests enjoyed a moonlight dance aboard the Charles EF on Tuesday night. General Manager Henning announced continued service with another Friday cruise and two Sunday runs, harbor review included. If patronage remains high, the vessel may stay indefinitely. The three deck steamer features a large dance hall and dining room. Frank L. Henning leads the Cessna Transportation Company of Pensacola.

Charles EF. Cessna Henning Cessna Harry F. Cessna Charles E. Cessna Frank L. Henning Cessna Transportation Company Pensacola

Wireless station at Tuckerton breaks generator

The large wireless station at Tuckerton New Jersey, one of two U S plants in direct contact with Germany, is closed after a generator breakdown. Lieutenant Felix X Gygax says no generator burned out last midnight and no tampering evidence exists. Repair may take a week or more.

Associated Press Tuckerton N. J United States Germany Felix X. Gygax Gygax Atlantic

Trade Gaps Highlight Brazil US Per Capita Exports

Brazil exports average 120 dollars per person annually while the United States shows 44 and 20 cents per capita. The figures emphasize Brazil's higher export intensity compared to the U.S. in this period.

Brazil United States

Mobile City approves ten year hospital contract with Sisters

Mobile city commissioners approve a ten year City Hospital contract with the Sisters of Mercy beginning March 14 1915. The agreement covers operation of the hospital for fifty to fifty five patients daily with monthly payments, city support for necessary medical supplies, and teaching access by University of Alabama Mobile faculty during specified terms.

Mobile City Commissioners City Hospital Sisters of Mercy City of Mobile Trustees of Providence Infirmary of Mobile State of Alabama St. Anthony, Broad and Jefferson Streets County of Medical Department University of Alabama Medical College of Moblce Medical College City School of Medicine Board of Road and Revenue Commissioners Board of Commissioners

Office Tickets 50 Cents at 23 S Royal Street

Bayou la Batre offer lists tickets priced at fifty cents for an office at 23 S Royal Street. The text mentions a sequence of numbers that appear as dates or codes but no further context is provided.

Coden Bayou la Batre S. Royal Street

Dr James Headache Powders Offer Fast Pain Relief

The advertisement asserts Dr James Headache Powders cure headaches and neuralgia in moments for 10 cents a pack. It promises quick relief, urges readers not to suffer, and claims millions have found headache misery needless.

James

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