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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1913

Page

3

Impeached Governors Shown From Early U S History

The illustration lists governors including William Holden of North Carolina impeached in 1870 for illegal imprisonment and insurrection, Henry S. War moth of Louisiana impeached in 1872 over a bribe charge, Albert Ames of Mississippi in 1876 linked to prison labor contracts, and New York Governor Sulzer facing trial in 1871 for alleged conspiracy to deprive the lieutenant governor of office.

Sulzer New York Colonies United States William H. Holden North Carolina Henry C. War Albert Ames Mississippi Senate Powell Clayton Arkansas State Assembly

Oyster harvest outlook and reef protection debate

The article notes small receipts at the locks as cachers wait for bivavies to gain weight while Bon Secour oysters run poor and Bayou la Batre’s west coast oysters appear better. Captain John W. Lilly predicts a great crop this season due to bed improvements. The Alabama oyster commission meets Monday with President Craft to discuss Pass Aux Herons reef removal and its impact on free fishermen living from the reef.

Bon Sécour Trn Bayou la Batre John W. Lilly Alabama Oyster Commission Craft

Do You Fear Consumption Dr King's New Discovery Ad

An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a life saving remedy for coughs throat and lung ailments including consumption. A Malichite Colorado resident testifies two doctors predicted a two year life but the medicine restored health. Item claims refunds if it fails and lists prices 50c and 1.00 by Van Antwerp Drug Co.

van Antwerp Drug Co

Renaissance of an Old Art Inspires Embroidery Boom

The article celebrates a revival of fine embroidery in Canada. It advertises an Imperial Pattern Outfit with 160 designs, an all metal hoop, and a instruction booklet for 24 stitches. To obtain the kit, readers must clip six coupons and pay 8 cents or mail 7 cents more for delivery.

Canada

Electric Bitters Promises Quick Relief for Weak Kidneys

Advert suggests Electric Bitters cure kidney weakness, aiding liver and digestion. Testimonial from John Dowling of San Francisco claims wife recovered after other remedies failed. Available at Van Antwerp Drug Co. in $0.50 and $1.00 sizes.

John Dowling San Francisco van Antwerp Drug Co

Commission Heads for Panama Pacific Exposition Tour

Secretary Bryan names Henry St George Tucker to lead a Panama Pacific Exposition commission traveling to China and Japan. Joining are William P. Spurgeon of the Washington Post and Charles H Green of California. They sail from San Francisco October 7.

Associated Press Washington Bryan Henry St. George Cker Virginia China Japan Wm. P. Spurgeon The Washington Post Charles H.green California San Francisco Alva Adams Colorado Australia New Zealand East Indies Strait Settlement Sidney A. Cleman O'Neill Zevier New York Thomas G. Stallsmith

Does Not Think Well of the Election Promise

A report from Paris via Associated Press notes Constitutionalism will publish a critique of Huerta's September 16 message to Mexico's congress. The next issue questions the feasibility of Huerta’s plan and cites ongoing unrest hampering elections in the republic.

Associated Press Paris Huerta Mexico Republic

Site Selected for Confederate Monument at Shiloh

A letter from Mrs. Alexander B. White of Paris Tenn president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy announces the site for the Confederate monument at Shiloh. The triangle formed by the junction of the Corinth Pittsburg Landing road and the Hamburg Savannah road will host the $60 000 project. The monument will face the route where Confederate troops moved toward the Tennessee river.

Associated Nashville Tenn Alexander B White Paris of the United Daughters The Confederacy Shiloh Corinth Pittsburg Landing Hamburg Savannah Bosha Tennessee River

Vail denies stam peding refugees over Wilson note

Robert Vail United States consul at Guayamas denied refugees in Los Angeles accusations that he and Lieutenant Henley of the Buffalo forced them to desert their Mexican holdings in response to President Wilson s directive. He said Americans who wished to stay did so and those who wanted to leave Mexico left within 24 hours. He expected to return to Guaya mas overland.

Associated Press Tucson Ariz Robert Vail United States Guayabas Los Angeles Lieutenant Henley Buffalo Ican Wilson Mexico Vail Guayamas

Bank Directors Arrested In Hamburg Misappropriation Case

Hamburg, Sept 20 Two Hanseatic Bank directors von Clausbrech and Buetts were arrested yesterday on charges of mis appropriation of funds. The bank announced a total loss of 175000 dollars and the institution was temporarily closed.

Associated Press Hamburg Germany Hanseatic Bank von Clausbrech Buetts Ed Saphena

War Outlasts Drought as General Rule Says

Opinion piece argues war's damage exceeds drought's impact in duration and consequences, warning about prolonged suffering and resource strain. It contrasts military and climatic crises to highlight broader societal costs and the need for restraint and humanitarian focus.

California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Children

An advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside cleanse for children with constipation. It claims quick relief from sluggish bowels and sour stomachs, advising a 50 cent bottle with full directions and warning to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Braden Pertuan Triumphs in Detroit Grand Circuit Frees

Detroit fall harness meet opens with seven events including a free-for-all won by Braden Direct in 2:03.84. Thorne edges Rex by inches in the 2:17 trot. Peter Billiken claims the 2:11 trot and Marietta dominates both the 2:11 pace and the 2:68 pace.

Braden Pertuan Detroit Mid Braden Direct State Fair Thorne Walter Cohato George’ Rex Peter Billiken Marietta Strong Critag Holcomb

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