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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1913

Page

2

Artillery Week Encampment Opens in Mobile

The state artillery prepares a seven day drill with Batteries B and D from Montana and Birmingham arriving by Mobile and Ohio train. Lt. Luckie oversees $4500 in provisions as Hospital Corps joins under Capt Mortimer Jordan with US officers supervising officers and enlisted men. Major L S Dorones commands with Capt H A Moon adjutant and Lt J A ie quartermaster.

Mobile Bay Mobile J. A. Luckie Mont Birmingham Ohio Montgomery Tesia Magic City Meridian N. O Broad Tennessee Hospital Corps Mortimer H. Jordan R. F. Rohnke United States Hospital Fort Scriven United States Artillery P. King Dis Sixth Field Artillery Fort Riley Kan T. Clark Third Field Artillery Sam Houston L. 8. Dorones H. A. Moon J. A. Ie

Kidney Pills Advertise Relief for Weak Kidneys

An advertisement urges men with families to avoid kidney trouble and trust Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the medicine cleanses and strengthens the kidneys, relieves backache and sleeping urinary troubles, and supports proper filtration of the blood.

Doctor Stiles Scheduled to Address Local Physicians

Special committee named to arrange visit of experts led by Dr C W Stiles of the Public Health Service. He will speak at Kile County Medical Society meeting Saturday night if no conflicts with officials arriving Thursday aboard a special train. Visiting experts will speak Friday under Chamber of Commerce auspices. A Chamber committee will host visitors Thursday.

C.W. Stiles United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Serv Kile County Medical Society A., T. and N. Railroad Exrts Chamber of Commerce Seale Harris A. J. Parsons George Fearn, Jr Inard B.D. Baker R. A. Wrigh Stiles von Erzdorf

Funeral Notice Laura Ison Widow of Andrew J Ison

The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral at the family home 61 North Y Mor Magnolia Cemetery tomorrow Thursday morning at 10:00 o clock. The funeral is for Laura widow of the late Andrew J Ison.

Laura Andrew J. Ison North Magnolia Cemetery

Boomerang arrest returns to officer in food stand case

W H Hultz challenged his arrest for keeping a fish oyster and chicken stand on Sunday. Deputy Dennis Lynch served a warrant charging Officer George Galle with the same offense. Hultz and Will Baker face hearings Thursday. If convicted, Galle could owe double the prior fine.

George Galle W. H. Hultz Edin Dennis Lynch Hultz Inferior Criminal Court Galle Will Baker

More Evidence Against Schmidt

Two new crimes were added to Rev. Hans Schmidt record including theft of $400 from Easter offerings at St. Joseph's Church and robbing a visiting priest. Police connected him to counterfeit schemes while exploring his rectory rooms and letters. End.

Associated Press New York Hans Schmidt Schmidt St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph's Rectory Ernest A. Muret Anna Aumuller Anna Muret Tombs Aumuller North River St. Joseph's Church Faurot Emil Moliere

Retired inspector Heim dies by his own hand near Aschaffenburg

In Aschaffenburg today, Heim a retired school inspector and friend of Father Johannes Schmidt killed himself at Moenschberg. Villagers saw him as insane and authorities suspect Schmidt may have killed a telephone girl named Hans whose body was found near Schmidt’s parents' home shortly before his departure.

Associated Pres Aschaffenburg Germany Heim Moenschberg Here Johannes Schmidt New York Schmidt Hans

Leibel Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Joseph C. Leibel of Mobile has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U.S. district court. The filing shows liabilities as assets none and lists Referee R. T. Brvim as the examining official.

Joseph C. Leibel Mobile United States District Court Giv Hid R. T. Brvim Ae Ee i

Settlement of strike in sight

White longshoremen expect a settlement by Thursday morning after a counter proposal was presented to stevedores on Tuesday night. A conference of stevedores and union committeemen continued Wednesday afternoon with leaders from Walsh Stevedoring and two locals.

J. M. Walsh Walsh Stevedoring Company J. G. Chambers International Association

Steward of Kimball Drowns in Mobile River

Jesse Brown, colored, steward of the tug Kimball, fell overboard Tuesday afternoon about 150 feet off Charleston street in Mobile river and drowned before help could reach him. Crew members witnessed the event. he sank instantly and the body was not recovered.

Jesse Brown Kimball Mobile River Charleston Street Brown

Woman of Mystery in Jamestown Reveals Grandmother of Imperial Pattern Artist

An elderly Jamestown woman who lived in a longtime house died recently. She received a monthly 10 pound Bank of England draft for 66 years and left rare art sketches and patterns sent abroad. The notes identify her as Jane Arden Macfarland’s grandmother, linking to the Imperial patterns celebrated by Queen Mary. The Item offers 160 designs for 68 cents with six coupons, aiming to attract art loving women.

Jamestown Bank of England England Scotland Switzerland Jane Arden Macfarland Jane Arden Edward Macfarland Mary

Beavers 10 Give Outing For Orphans At Monroe Park

The Order of Beavers led by President O H W Harris will host an outing at Monroe Park on Thursday for at least 1000 orphans and poor women. Special cars from Bienville square will transport guests, with Crichton and Prichard noted for safety and involvement by Beavers members and auxiliary chairs.

Mobile Dam No Monroe Park O. H W. Harris Beavers Harris Crichton Charles Delhomme

Road tax defaulters fight in Mobile county court

Enumerators struggle to convict road tax defaulters as 26 defendants appeared before Judge Henry Chamberlain. William McDonough, enumerator for Plateau and Prichard, paid costs in eight cases. Of 26, 17 were discharged or not liable, nine convicted. Sheriff Palmer holds warrants. board rule requires warrants issued by justices of the peace. Defaulters face costs from eight to twelve dollars. county committee to review this week.

Mobile County Inferior Criminal Court William McDonough Plateau and Prichard Henry Chamberlain T. T. Palmer Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Myven Chamberlain

Search for bomb maker narrows to downtown Los Angeles

Investigators in Los Angeles pursue the sender of a dynamite bomb sent to General Harrison Gray Otis owner of the Los Angeles Times. Focusing on the business and cheap hotel district, they believe the bomber lived nearby given the package’s downtown parcel box origin. The device used 85 percent dynamite, tied to the McNamara Times blast, raising theories about foreign agitators over the Mexican situation and possible U.S. intervention.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Harrison Gray Otis Los Angeles Times James McNamara Times United States

Mobile Invites Grand Army to 1914 Encampment in Mobile

City officials, Veterans groups, newspapers, bankers, judges and prominent Mobile citizens prepare a large telegram push to Chattanooga to invite the Grand Army of the Republic to hold its 1914 encampment in Mobile. The delegation departs Wednesday night to press the bid as Chattanooga hosts the final reunion day.

Mobile United Confederate Veterans and Sons of Veterans Chattanooga Grand Army of the Republic Veterans of the Blue Raphael Semmes Farragut L. C. Irvine William H. Monk Chamber of Commerce Don Farnsworth William H. Armbrecht J. M. Ponder Ways and Means Committee J. J. Powers Grand Army

Postmaster Held for Embezzlement in Union Springs Case

T U Baskin postmaster at Union Springs Alabama was arrested by federal officers and arraigned in Montgomery on charges he embezzled between 700 and 900 dollars and has made good government officials with no information due to possible settlement Baskin reportedly furnished bond signed by prominent Bullock county residents

Montgomery Ala T. U. Baskin Union Springs Baskin Bullock County

Arrests For City Screening Ordinance Violation

An arrest was made Wednesday for violating the city screening ordinance. Defendant Joe Albert operated a restaurant at Wilkinson and State streets and will be arraigned in police court Thursday.

Boin Joe Albert Ilkinson State Streets Albert

Fall Bronchitis Warning and Foley's Honey and Tar

Early fall weather brings bronchitis and hacking coughs that irritate the throat. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended to soothe the inflamed mucus lining and relieve the cough quickly without opiates. Seek the genuine product in the yellow pages and avoid substitutes.

Foley

New Stores Planned at Northwest Corner of Government and Royal

The old building at the northwest corner of Government and Royal Streets will be demolished for a modern building. One store will face Royal Street and three will face Government Street for rent. The owners invite inspection of plans and discussions with prospective tenants about leases.

Government and Royal Sts Royal Street Government Street

It Is Hard for a Woman to Serve a Cause Faithfully

A reflective commentary notes the conflict between a woman’s political or social activism and her domestic duties, suggesting the burden of balancing public duty with home responsibilities.

Croxone Promises Quick Relief for Bladder and Back Aches

An advertisement claims Croxone reaches kidney tissue to dissolve uric acids and relieve sleep disturbing bladder weakness and rheumatism. It states three doses daily can end backache and bladder disorders, with druggists offering a money back guarantee if results fail.

Knights of Pythias elect officers after district convention

After the seventh district convention ended Tuesday evening delegates chose Whistler as the next meeting place and elected officers for the coming year. Harry J. Krudop was named president with D. C. Byrne and Ray Minette as first vice presidents. J. B. Saxon Whistler as second vice president and E. A. Russell Fairhope as third. W. H. Lockey Stockton as fourth vice president. Henry Ledebur Mobile as secretary and John H. Jankey Mobile as treasurer.

Knights of Pythias Whistler Elec Harry J. Krudop D. C. Byrne Ray Minette E. A. Russell Fairhope W. H. Lockey Stockton Henry Ledebur Mobile John H. J’ankey

Doctor Admits Limits When Asked About Unknowns

The piece notes that it is uncommon for physicians to openly acknowledge gaps in their knowledge. It highlights humility as a valued trait in medical practice and contrasts it with overconfident or opaque explanations.

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