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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1913

Page

7

Cowboys of Cavalrymen Push Action to Cut Meat Costs

A. M. Dubin of New York urges using government West lands as vast pastures staffed by cavalry to stock beef for packers at cost and lower prices. He warns of an imminent meat famine and calls immediate action supported by packers who plan a five year, $100,000 annual drive to boost cattle production.

Associated Press Chicago United States A. M. Dubin New York Mr . Dubin Saidohn T. Russell Master Butchers’ Association of America

Extreme cruelty alleged in Quinn divorce case

Mabel Hopkins Quinn, granddaughter of Mark Hopkins, obtained a divorce from Chas. J. Quinn, a Louisville turfman, on grounds of extreme cruelty. Mrs. Josephine Hopkins, her mother, testified as corroborating witness. The defendant was not represented in court. The couple wed in San Francisco in 1903 against the Hopkins family's wishes and later lived in New York.

Associated Press San Francisco Mabel Hopkins Quinn Mark Hopkins Mark Hopkins Art Institute Chas. J. Quinn Louisville Josephine Bb. Hopkins Quinn Hopkins New York

Lanston Son Held by U S Marshals in Divorce Suit

Aubrey Lanston son of the monotype inventor faced a court ordered restraint preventing him from leaving Washington while his wife Ethel V. Lanston pursued a limited divorce. She alleges misconduct in Belgium with a corespondent named Margot La Belle and says he plans to return to Belgium after drawing on a trust fund.

Associated Press Washington Aubrey Lanston United States Ethel V. Lanston Belgium Margot la Belle Lanston

Commission to Arrange for the World’s Series

National Baseball Commission chairman August Herrmann announced a meeting of the commission for Thursday in Philadelphia to decide dates for the next world series. Herrmann will travel east tomorrow and said no dates would be set until the Philadelphia meeting.

Associated Press Cincinnati August Herrmann National Baseball Commission Philadelphia Herrmann East

Sommers challenges Dreyfus for post season series

President Sommers of the Cleveland American League club issued a challenge to President Dreyfus of the Pittsburgh National League club for a season series of games after it was decided Cleveland would not compete in the 1913 World Series.

Associated Press Cleveland, O Sommers Cleveland Dreyfus Pittsburg

Publisher Kennerley Arrested Over Indecent Book

New York reports Mitchell Kennerley the publisher was arrested at Anthony Comstock’s request for sending an indecent book through the mails. He was released on 1500 dollars bail. Comstock indicated plans to prosecute the author as well. The author’s name was not disclosed.

Associated Press New York Mitchell Kennerley Anthony Comstock Comstock

John Kling Announces Annual Retirement From Baseball

Cincinnati National catcher John Kling returned to Kansas City and declared his annual retirement from baseball. He will have the rest of the season off as directed by Manager Tinker.

Associated Press Kansas City John Kling Cincinnati National Baseball Club Kling Tinker

Doctor Flees Pancho Villa Threat in El Paso Arrival

Dr. E. C. Shackelford arrived in El Paso from Santa Rosalia Chihuahua after fleeing Pancho Villa who gave him 24 hours to leave or be killed. Shackelford, a Frankfort Kentucky native, had lived in Santa Rosalia six years.

Associated Press EL Paso Texas E. C. Shackelford Sante Rosalia Chihuahua Pancho Villa Shackelford Frankfort Santa Rosalia

Tipton Mother Honors Child Illness Experience

Mrs. Sarah E. of Tipton Iowa describes her son's severe winter cold and dreadful coughing noting concern and care as the illness progressed with family observations and empathy.

Sarah E Tipton Iowa

Broker's Wife Accused of Smuggling

New York report says six trunks belonging to Mrs. John H. McCullough, wife of a wealthy broker, were sent to the appraiser's office as customs inspectors value the baggage at five thousand dollars while the couple declared two hundred. Mr McCullough ordered to report at the customs house.

New York John H. McCullough

Daring Flight by French Aviator Garros Reaches Bizerta

Roland Garros crossed the Mediterranean from Saint Raphael to Bizerta in 7 hours 53 minutes. The famed French pilot, renowned for long distance competitions and altitude records, previously flew in the United States in 1910 and 1911.

Associated Press Bizerta Tunis Roland G. Garros Mediterranean Sea Saint Raphael France Garros Europe United States

Michicago Wins Manhasset Cup Race Again

In Chicago on Sept 24 Michicago won the second Manhasset Bay cup race for class P sloops by seventeen seconds. South Shore finished second by one second, Stranger close behind. Michicago's time was 2 19 59 on a nine mile triangular course.

Associated Press Chicago Michicago Long Island Sound South Shore Stranger Rhode Island Yacht Club

Lang Arranges Western Dates for World Tour Teams

Dan Lang former manager of the San Francisco club in the Pacific Coast League arrived in Chicago and arranged six Western dates for the world tour featuring the Chicago Americans and New York Nationals.

Chicago Dan Lang San Francisco Chicago Americans New York Nationals

Cascarets for Bilious Liver Advertisement

An old style drug-store ad promises CasCarets cure for bilious liver and constipation. It claims relief from headaches dizziness nervousness and gas, touting a 10 cent box as affordable health and happiness for months.

Cascarets

Divorce Court Scene Reveals Secrets in Merriam Case

In San Francisco Mrs. Bessie C. Merriam sobbed as she read letters to Captain Henry C. Merriam revealing personal turmoil. Major Clarence Murphy testified he had never been alone with her, while she described a quarrel and a plan to end her life with an army revolver.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Bessie C. Merriam Henry C. Merriam United States Army Clarence Murphy Louisiana Paris Merriam

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health Appeal

An advertisement urges men supporting families not to fear kidney trouble. It touts Foley Kidney Pills as curative, claiming the medicine cleanses the kidneys, improves filtration, and reduces backache and sleep disturbing urinary issues.

Lord Dewey Wins Ten Thousand Dollar Stake at Columbus

Lord Dewey captured his third straight $10,000 trotting stake on the grand circuit program in Columbus, taking the Hester Columbus stake in straight heats. The win paid $4,000, with Marigold and Tilly Tipton among the favorites as race results highlighted a day of close contests and multiple heats across pacing events.

Columbus Lord Dewey Syracuse Detroit Michigan Queen

Change in grid rules approves onside kick privileges

New York reports a rule change after a conference of coaches managers and officials. The sole objection to rule 20 was resolved with an addition allowing players behind the kicker to pursue the ball onside while not interfering with opponents attempting to catch it.

New York

Bryan refuses detailed public accounting of income

Secretary Bryan says he will not provide a public, itemized account of his private income sources. Senator Martine defends Bryan's chautauqua lectures and aid to students in Japan, while Bryan notes he has discussed income sources but resists further disclosure.

Associated Press Washington Bryan Martine Japan

College Ames on Grid Today in New York

Yale opens against Wesleyan at New Haven and Cornell faces Ursinus in Ithaca. The Carlisle Indians play Lebanon Valley in their second game. Harvard meets Maine and Princeton faces Rutgers on Saturday to start the season.

Associated Press New York Yale Cornell Wesleyan New Haven Ursinus Ithaca Carlisle Indians Lebanon Valley Harvard Maine Princeton Rutgers

Croxone Promises Fast Relief for Back and Kidney Ailments

Advertisement claims Croxone quickly relieves backache kidney and urinary troubles rheumatism and stiff joints. It is said to absorb into body tissues dissolve toxins and help kidneys filter uric acid with guaranteed results or money back. The ad notes low cost and druggists’ refund option if it fails in any case.

Greenville Lad Slays His Father

Essix Gibson, 16, was arrested near Fort Deposit for the murder of his father Alex Gibson in Greenville Alabama. The youth says his father beat him and he crushed the sleeping man’s skull, locked a dog in the room, then fled to his brother’s home. He awaited his fate in jail, claiming justification but offering to serve life in prison.

Associated Press Greenville Ala Essix Gibson Fort Deposit Alex Gibson

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