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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1913

Page

7

Thaw Moved to Concord for Next Hearing

Harry Kendall Thaw rode to Concord to await Tuesday hearing before Governor Felker on extradition. He greeted crowds, smiled, and played piano at the hotel, while federal habeas corpus review looms if he loses. Ex Gouvernor Stone and Jerome left town as Thaw prepares for next proceedings.

Associated Press Littletown N. H Harry Kendall Thaw Con Corse Felker United States Court Thaw William Travers Jerome United States Nate Drew Stone Pennsylvania

Two Thousand Delegates At International Refrigeration Congress

In Chicago more than two thousand delegates gather for the opening of the International Congress and Exposition of Refrigeration at Union Stock Yards pavilion. About five hundred represent foreign governments. The event will discuss conservation of the world's food supply and inaugurate the exposition. The largest refrigerator in the world, built by the government, showcases a multi room amphitheatre under agricultural experts for demonstration.

Associated Press Chicago Union Stock Yards Pavilion Congress Agricultural Department

Suffragette Arson Attempts at Penshurst Place

A suffragette arson squad tried to burn Penshurst Place, the 14th century country seat of Lord de l Isle and Dudley in Tunbridge Kent. Flames damaged window frames but were extinguished by staff. Two women fled across the lawn as suffrage literature was scattered. The mansion will close, losing access to rare antiques and portraits including Vandykes and Holbeins.

Associated Press London Penshurst Place Lord de l’Isle Dudley Tunbridge Kent Sidney Izabeth Eng

City Brevities Detectives link burglary to Upton residence

Detectives Murphy and Lacey traced a Tuesday station call to 1 Le Baron street H E Upton residence where a burglar entered but nothing was stolen after inspection. Willison resigns as Battle auditor to join a lumber firm in Jackson Alabama. R H Witsell succeeds him. Captain John Craft returns from a Good Roads Association trip and prepares for Mobile convention in November. William Abrams suffers a severed index finger at his Franklin Street store surgery performed by Dr. O H Harris.

Murphy and Lacey H. E. Upton le Baron Street John Craft Bama Good Roads Association Mtgomery Birmingham Washon Good Roads Mobile William Abrams Franklin and Streets O. H. Harris

York man arrested for carrying weapon on street

W Harmon, 39, of York Alabama, was arrested Wednesday afternoon near Government street by Officer Edward Sheets on a charge of carrying a weapon. A .38 calibre pistol was found in his left hind pocket.

W. Harmon York Ala Government Street Edward Sheets

Spying Shadow Hellen of Troy Case Stirs Colorado Springs

Mrs. Jacquana Russum described as Another Helen of Troy remains under constant private detective surveillance in Colorado Springs. The monitoring is tied to attorney actions for Mr. Russum as details unfold from a University of Chicago professor’s referenced literary comparisons.

Jacquana Russum Helen of Troy Circe and Kipling Oscar L. Triggs University of Chicago Colorado Springs Rissum Tives Mr. Rissum Hussum Francis W. Keeper Denver Professor Triggs

In the Courts Chancery Court Adjourns Thursday Morning

Chancery Court records list Milton Denton versus Annie Denton and Sarah Jane Matthes versus Jane Matthes with de cree pro confesso and orders of publication against John Galilard and Joanna Forbes. Adjournment set until Thursday at 10 o'clock.

Chancery Court Smith Milton Denton Annie Denton Sarah Jane Matthes Jane Matthes John Galilard Joanna Forbes

Law and Equity Court October Schedule List

The October Law and Equity Court calendar lists judges motions on Monday October 6 with multiple cases through Friday October 23 including Annie M Johnson against several defendants, and numerous hearings involving Gulf Land and Harbor Co, Turner Supply, Foreign Tool and Mach, and several insurers and banks. The schedule also spans October 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 with varied civil actions and filings across different firms and companies.

Annie M. Johnson James E. Lang Robert W. Burke S. Penquinette Sam Taylor Associated Elgin Creameries F. Carmelich C. L. Lavretta W. F. Tebbetts Gulf Land and Harbor Company John Paredo Doe E. P. Webb Roe Chas Hartford Rubber Works A. L. Gould Turner Supply Company Wilbur Hogan M. A. Oates W. G. Overton M. H. Lavell G. J. Robertson Branch Law Company American Supply Company J. J. Dowling Henry Delaney Trand Rapids Gas Engine Etc Barrett Bros George M. March J. L. Mahoney Foreign Tool and Mach Henderson& Iron Works Pittsburg Mobile Realty John T. McDonald Foley Fertilizer Company Alabama Cotton Oil R. & J. Dick, Ltd American Supply Co Cochran State Bank Ala. Tenn Northern R. R Fitzgerald & Co H. L. Hieronymus Ira H. Pringle R. B Stone Bros. Et al Odd Fellows Bidg. Assn W. M. Turner Geo. D. Lesesne Geo Cks &Lbr W. H. Monk, Jr A. L. Rush R. V. Horn Barrett Lbr Wiley Denmark Stone Brs Jacob Pollock Mary Roberts Admr Mobile Light & A. R. Co D. D. Staples Prudential Ins. Co Mutual Life Ins Co

Personalities Gather at City Hotels in Mobile

D. D. Hall and wife of Tensaw Alabama stay at the Bienville. J C Strong Jr of Frankling NC visits with friends. R E Steiner and F M Marks of Montgomery Alabama at the Battle House. New Orleans businessmen including John F ONeill Arthur A Devlin R Courtrie Horace Cammack and Maurice Miller register at the Battle House. H M Burt manager of Florence Hotel Birmingham with wife and daughter Genevieve at the Battle House. L O Gunther and wife of Carrollton Ala at the Bienville. J A Taylor and wife of York Ala visiting from the northern part of the state. Arthur Johnson registered at the Cawthon from Silver Hill. J A Mustard of New York City on business at the Cawthon. Mrs C Cowan and Dora Cowan of Moss Point Miss in the city at the Battle House. Clarence Jordan of Barney-Cavanagh Hardware underwent appendicitis surgery at Inge-Vondurant Sanitarium and was reported improving. W F Owen vice president of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad left for New York City to attend a board meeting. R V Taylor vice president and general manager of the Mobile and Ohio is in St Louis on business.

John F. O'Niell Arthur A. Devlin R. Courtrie Horace Cammack Maurice Miller New Orléans Battle House W. F. Owen New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad New York City Board of Directors

Man kills wife then shoots self in Martin's Ferry

In Martin's Ferry Ohio August Roman believed he had killed his wife after firing three times in their home and then killed himself, dying in his son’s arms. Mrs Roman may recover in the anticipated divorce court appearance. The note ends with a quip about liars claiming business is good.

Associated Press Martin's Ferry Ohio Roman

Local Tennis and Rail Matchups Highlight Weekend Card

Friday features Worthington against Macy and Barnes against Haas. Saturday presents Bryant versus Hieronymus and Gunther against Postal Telegraph Cable Co with Mobile Register and Tenn and Northern R R Co listed among events.

Mobile Register Julius Weinmrecht C. M. Worthington Mary Macy H. W. Barnes Lizzie R. Haas W. P. Mardin Ala, Tenn. & Northern R. R. Co W. FE. Bryant Hieronymus Bros Jos. F. Gunther Postal Telegraph Cable Co

Oldest Miller Talks Tariff With President

Washington September 17 Speaker Champ Clark introduced to President Wilson his constituent William Pollock of Mexico Missouri said to be the oldest miller in the United States Pollock who is 93 years old has been in the milling business 69 years and urged a duty on wheat flour.

Associated Press Washington Champ Clark Wilson William Pollock Mexico United States Pollock

Deaths and Funerals for J A Watters and Laura Gunnison

Funeral for Julian A. Watters prominent southern cotton man set for Friday at 10 from the Government street home with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Cotton Exchange to close during service in honor of ex president. Laura Allen Gunnison widow of Andrew J Gunnison died Tuesday at 4 25 pm at 61 North Ann street aged 72. Survived by two sons Henry of Fairhope and Vance of Mobile and four daughters S T Hall of Hattiesburg Miss F W Carmelich Alex Hancock Lottie Gunnison of Mobile.

Julian A. Watters Government Street Loop Magnolia Cemetery Telfair Hodgson Mobile Cotton Exchange Laura Allen Gunnison Andrew J. Gunnison New Orleans North Ann Street Gunnison Henry Fairhope Vance Gunnison S. T. Hall Hattiesburg F. W. Carmelich Alex Hancock Lottie Gunnison

Memphis Lawyer Percy Finlay Dies After Gall Stone Operation

Percy Finlay a prominent Memphis lawyer died Sunday at 3 PM following gall stone surgery last Friday after falling ill Tuesday. A Yale graduate aged 41 born and raised in Memphis he married Amante Semmes of Mobile granddaughter of Confederate admiral Semmes. Judge O J Semmes was his father in law.

Percy Finlay Memphis Tenn Mr. Finlay Yale University Amante Semmes Mobile Ala O. J. Semmes City Court of

Death of Mrs. Ida M. Farmer Conerly of Gulfport

Miss Ida M. Farmer Conerly of Gulfport born January 3 1870 dies after a long Civil War era lineage. She leaves husband Luke W. Conerly and a large extended family including I J Beaman Susie Farmer and others in Texas California and Alabama. The obituary notes Confederate service in her family and ends with a humorous aside about a tambourine.

Ida M. Farmer Conerly Gulfport Miss Ian M. Farmer Luke W. Conerly Conerly Zac Mary J. Byars King Armstrong Jackson Gainesville Ala Henry Clay Franklin Pierce Farmer

Jap's vigilance saves Gen Otis in Los Angeles plot

Post office inspectors conduct a rigid investigation into the attempted assassination of General Harrison G. Otis in Los Angeles. Chief Inspector Johnson oversees the case with personal attention as officials await a report from the Los Angeles office.

Associated Press Washington Harrison G. Otis Los Angeles Bost Office Post Office Department Johnson

Bomb Threat Strikes Los Angeles Times Owner Otis

Associated Press report details a second bomb attempt on General Harrison Otis, owner of the Los Angeles Times, foiled by his Japanese servant who spotted the package at his Bivouac home. Police and postal authorities consider motives tied to Mexican interests and past conspiracies. The device contained matches and black powder and was handed to Otis after the wrapper was removed.

Associated Press Los Angel Cal Harrison Otis Los Angeles Times Mall Pears General Otis McNamara Times Zimen Lower California Otis

Electric Bitters Promoted As Quick Kidney Relief

Advert describes Electric Bitters as a quick remedy for weak kidneys and general relief. A San Francisco man praises its effects for his wife after other treatments failed, claiming benefits for liver digestion and biliousness. available for 607 and $1.00 at Van Antwerp Drug Co.

John Dowling San Francisco van Antwerp Drug Co

Bicycle theft case ends with acquittal in recorder court

Ira Clemens was discharged after proving he bought a $30 bicycle from John Ellis who had purchased it from Eugéne Thoas Jr. Pillshad fled town. Several other cases included disorderly conduct, gaming fines, and vagrancy penalties for a mixed group of defendants.

Ira Clemens Louis Shetler Recorder’s Court Clemens John Ellis Eugéne Thoas, Jr J. T. Edwards White Sarah Alexander Edwards

L. and N. Promises Co operation with People in State Development

The L. and N. outlines a long term plan to grow soil and territory through continued cooperation with the public. It cites prior success, expansion plans including double tracks and rolling stock, and a commitment to serve travelers and shippers while maintaining high standards. The railroad urges ongoing public support to sustain development and traffic for future generations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Concord Jerome Refrigeration Congress S&s Tift LAW and Equity D. D. Hall Tensaw, Ala The Bienville J. C. Strong Jr Frankling, North Carolina R. E. Steiner and F. M. Marks Montgomery That City H. M. Burt Florence Genevieve L. O. Gunther Carrolton York, Ala Arthur Johnson Cawilion Silver Hill J. A. Mustard City Cawthon Hotel C. Cowan Dora Cowan Moss Point, Miss Clarence Jordan Barney-Cavanagh Hardware Company R. V. Taylor Mobile and Heaven Beechawm Beecham Ze. Beecham J. A. Watters Gen. Otis Trescent Columbia Ice Cream Co Cgutheilags Bartlett Gen Ely First Avenue Texas Louisiana Industrial Bureau Sunset Central Lines Houston Merchants Bank Mobile, Alabama L. H. Meyer & Sons House Kuppenheimer Dauphin Street Police News van Bush Sam Bingieton Gus Davenport J. T. Robinson Edington Joe Matthews Willie Davis Emile Herpin Herpin Catherine Carleson Castoria el Miedo Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Beautifel Gait Ola Royal Street Proprietors
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