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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1913

Page

8

Demaree Tops League Hurlers in Pitching Chase

Demaree, leading the American League in pitching with a strong 15 win record, tops the slabmen list while Cravath and Milan highlight home runs and thefts in the season’s early stretch. The article notes batting leaders across both leagues, with Yingling and Daubert prominent in the National League.

Daubert Nationals Earl Yingling Brooklyn Jake Daubert Yingling Ham Hyatt Pittsburg Cravath Philadelphia R. Miller Becker Philadel- Hess Boston Walsh Meyers New York Titus Boston Zimmerman Chicago Hauser St. Louis Tinker Cincinnati Wagner Magee Wheat Luderus Laier Baker Veach Detroit Bodie Crawford Milan Washington Moeller Carey Myers Chicago Nationals Pet. Demaree Vaughn Humphries Alexander Pierce

Fortytwo arrested at Socialist meeting defying injunction

Forty one people were jailed in Seattle after signing a resolution defying Judge Humphries anti street speaking injunction. An announcer urged those who signed to arrest themselves as deputies struggled to process the crowd. A man and a woman with two children were jailed after being escorted inside.

Associated Press Seattle Wash John B. Humphries Vetal

Southern Field Trials Entries Open October for Letohatchie Meet

Entries open October 1 and close November 1 for the Southern Field Trials Club event near Letohatchie Alabama the week starting December 8. Derby and all age stakes entry $15 plus $15 per extra start with prizes of 400 250 and 100. National Field Trials Club based in Cleveland Ohio will hold their meet at Letohatchie the week of December 15.

Montgomery Ala Southern Field Trials Club Letohatchie John H. Wallace, Jr National Field Trials Club Cleveland Ohio Lethohatchie

Vedrines Sets Speed Record First Flight in France

In Paris on September 27 Emile Vedrines reportedly achieved a new airspeed record by flying two miles over a course, reaching an estimated speed of 118 miles per hour, according to press reports.

Vedrines Papeciates Préss A Francs Emile Vees Iise

Ten Committees Wind Up Panama Canal Campaign

Eleven committees will close the drive to raise funds for the Panama Canal Celebration and the Southern Commercial Congress. The six original panels are subdivided to cover more territory in one day, with two divisions per committee except the Flying Squadron.

Southern Commercial Congress Ralph Richard BE. J. Buck W. E. P. Wilson P. B. Dorion T. K. Jackson J. I. Burgett Dr. Seale Harris A. S. Lyons A. P. Bush W. H. Monk City Bank Bank of Mobile Masonic Temple Peoples Bank Palmer Pillans J. C.o’'Gwynn W. C. Baumhauer John Rose J. R. Wallace J. B. Dortch L. R. Conover Dave Bauer Dauphin Street Water Middle Royal C. L. Spotswood Lee Zimmern Geo. B. Toulmin A. G. Moses Lee, Brown A. Bodman John White H. Baxter W. W. Gill Dauphin. Street Middle Line Royal Concepton W.T. McGowin H. A. Feiberman T. T. Pallmer C. A. Garland George W. Adams George C. Gaillard Thomas W. Sims A. W. Chalk H. C. Farrow H. A. Lockwood T. W. Nicol R. L. Waddle J. H. Glennon Bernard Baum R. N. Hudson J. O. Acree W. J. Denton E. J. Norton Dauphin St. Joseph Matt Mahomer, Jr J. D. Bloch Paul Danner

Deaths and Funerals Frank Campbell Burial

Frank Campbell a steamboat mate and stevedore rests at Magnolia Cemetery after a home service led by Rev. Planck at the Central Presbyterian church. Pallbearers and community committees from north and east Dauphin and Water streets honored him.

Frank Campbell Magnolia Cemetery H. C. Burton Spring Hill Avenue Db. A. Planck Central Presbyterian Church Edward Flynn Robert Wilson Thomas St. John Henry Wilson J. L. Suttle A. Bennett

Progressives Pledges Full Slate for U.S. House Seats

Fifteen members of the Progressive national committee in New York vowed to place a Progressive candidate in every congressional district in the upcoming election. Representative William Hinebaugh, Illinois, said the party will not join Republicans and that no such thing as Progressive Republicans exists.

Associated Press New York Progressive National Committee United States William Hinebaugh Illinois

Thaw Counsel Given More Time for Briefs

In Concord New Hampshire Governor Felker granted an extension to October 6 for filing briefs in Thaw extradition proceedings. Harry K. Thaw rode out with his guard as his mother Mrs Mary Co Thaw joined him on the outing yesterday.

Associated Press Concord N. H Harry K. Thaw Felker Thaw Mary Co. Thaw

Mobile Co Chickens Win at National Exposition in Knoxville

Mesers, a oe Bros. of Kushla won top prizes with Leghorns in Knoxville Tennessee at the National Conservation Exposition. Mobile county birds took first and second pullets and second pen in a fierce national contest after a long arduous run.

Mesers Oe Bros Kushla Ka Tenn Mobile County

Cardui praised in Mrs Celina Richard letter

A Mrs Celina Richard of Church Point declares Cardui cured her back pains and urges others to try the tonic. She notes immediate relief after first tablespoonful and mentions a cousin who is now taking Cardui. The ad touts Cardui as a harmless vegetable extract that restores vitality and tones womanly organs and invites readers to request instructions and the Home Treatment for Women booklet.

Sacrifices HS Life for Others

Edward Scully a superintendent in New York City street cleaning died saving a crowd of about 300 school children in Brooklyn from a runaway horse. He seized the bridle and steered the animal to the curb but was trampled under its hooves. The incident occurred near two public schools as the horse bolted toward the sidewalk. The broader note laments trivial grieving over small losses by comparison.

Associated Press New York Edward Scully Brooklyn Scully

Police News Fines and Court Reset In Recorder’s Court

Henry Grice was fined five dollars or ten days in the recorder's court for dumping trash on city property not a public dumping ground. Sentence suspended until September 30 to allow payment while he remains out on bond. Hattie Longmiere arraigned on petit larceny with case reset for October 3. Beginning September 29, recorder's court sessions move to 4 PM during winter months.

Henry Grice Recorder’s Court Hattie Longmiere

If You Are Smarter Than Your Enemy

Questioning why intellect alone fails to guarantee harmony with an adversary.

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as swift relief for indigestion gas and dyspepsia. It claims the product digests food, calms stomach upset, and costs fifty cents for a large case at drugstores. It also dismisses the need to endure weak stomachs and mentions a detective in a separate aside.

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Demaree Fas Johnson Senators Tyrus Cobb Ty Cobb Joe Jackson Cobb Tris Speaker Henriksen Gilhooley Lajoie McInnis Gandil D. Murphy Lelivelt Bauman Stovall Williams Pet Johnston Houck Falkenberg Wood Southern Nsurance Loans Maury & Unruh Bell Telephone Robert F. Wagner Sage Albany High Court of Whic Sulzer Court of Appeals Senate High Court Sulzer G. Hardy Smith ST. Michael Street Mobile E. J. Gower Mark Lyons Henry Forchheimer Horace Turner J. J. Bartee J. J. McMahon R. E. LeBeau All West Aubrey Boyles J. H. Harrison John Craft B. H. Eichold William van Antwerp S. Brandon Harry Stover M. D. Herzfeld R. B. DuValie A. L B. M. Clarke C. R. G. Schimpf J.W. Woolf A. G. Quinn W. J. Goodman A. D. Davis Frank Ank Thompson James Groom Mobile CO Knoxville Church Point Law Celina Richard Cardui Lady Reader Cardus N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Nelson & Bailey Royal ST Police News Orpheum Theatre J. H. Huntley Grand J. H. Huntley’s Stock Co Rogers Barker Mobile Adams Tient Doctor Adams Florence Kelly Mr. Allen Bennett Lambdin The Rowley Orchestra Cawthon Windsor Les Colden A. Brown Albert E. Reynolds Proprietors Mazda Mobile Electric Co North Royal Street
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