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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1912

Page

3

Can Col Roosevelt Deliver The Goods In The Third Party Split

The article surveys the Roosevelt urge for a complete third party ticket versus a mixed approach. It notes Chicago debates among Bull Moosers, Bill Flynn’s stance, and Roosevelt’s ambiguous position, with factions arguing for pure principles or expediency.

Col. Roosevelt Chicago Roosevelt Pennsylvania Bill Flynn Sady Pitts Theodore Mseit Oyster Bay Flynn Illinois James R. Garfield Ohio Ilinois Deneed Deneen Funk Ost Punk

Crisis Deepens as Mexican Rebels Face Federal Push south

Washington reports a crisis looming as Mexican rebels in the north near Casas Grandes suffer a decisive defeat by federal forces. General Salazar’s 1500 men retreat toward the border, with wounded ferried to Juarez amid consul reports.

Washington Seneto Salazar Casas Grandes Juarez

O Neal Leaves Montgomery for Sea Girt Notification

Governor O Neal departed from Montgomery for New York to attend exercises at Sea Girt. He will return to Montgomery the following Saturday.

O'Neal Sea Girt Montgomery Ala

Public demonstration urged for Mobile steel sheds completion

Mobile Chamber leader John T. Cochrane hails the new riverfront steel sheds as a civic showplace and urges a public demonstration around midmonth. He praises the commission form government, the shed’s size and light, and says it signals Mobile’s readiness for Panama Canal era commerce.

John T. Cochrane Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League City Wharf Mobile Cochrane Panama Canal

Man From Albany Seizes Gotham Nightlife With Raid

New York August 3 a force from Albany headed by excise commissioner Farley closed down several popular cabarets along Broadway liquor flowing and kitchens shut after 1 am raids. Restarateurs decried strict enforcement while others faced the same old graft question amid public clamor for law and order.

Albany Broadway W. W. Farley Farley Dix- Tammany Democratic State Administration Rachel

Pope Overcomes Hoodoo as He Reaches Ninth Year

Rome reports superstition fades as Pope Pius the Ninth marks nine years as pope. Observers note his long life defies the doom claimed by believers who tied his tenure to a nine year cycle. The pope’s record includes service as priest since 1858 and nine years as parish priest of Salzano.

Rome Pius Salzano

Blind Webster Opie Awaits Mama's Return

In Philadelphia on August 3 a 7-year-old blind boy Webster Opie waited for his mother Daisy Opie Grace to come home. He said he would be at the station when the train arrived, trusting his mother would return after her arrest, trial, and acquittal.

Blind Webster Opie Mama Philadelphia Webster Opie Daisy Opie Grace

Mississippi Valley congressmen push to take over levees

Rep Broussard of Louisiana introduces a House resolution for a seven member select committee to investigate the Mississippi levee system and consider federal takeover. The plan seeks hearings, subpoenas, and a report to the next Congress, with support from the Democratic platform and backing from Tennessee Rep Garriett.

Washington Mississippi Valley Congress Missippi Brousard Louisiana House Brous- Sard Broussard Mississippi Mississippi River Commission Commission of Seven Clark Garriett Tennessee Rules Committee

Well Known Builder Bosarge Dies Sudden

Robert C. Bosarge a well known carpenter and builder died suddenly at his home early this morning at 912 Selma street. He had complained of sickness and was found by his family after a physician was summoned.

Robert C. Bosarge Selma Street

Roosevelt's mixed stance on negro policy angers Southern Republicans

Washington reports Southern representatives doubt Roosevelt can build a Southern white party. Underwood and Burnett accuse Roosevelt of inconsistent race positions to please both North and South, while Dent and others warn the plan could backfire with white voters and GOP rulers in Alabama and beyond.

Washington Congress Roosevelt South Underwood North Burnett Alabama Perge Bama Connate Haenes Booker T. Washington Srves Missouri Dent Dent Dee Roosevelt

Camp Pettus Ends as Historic Military Maneuvers

Anniston Alabama August 3 special to Item Camp Pettus dissolves into history as regulars and National Guard units from several Southern states complete three days of maneuvers. About 5000 troops parade with flags and bands, marking a successful instruction period before dawn departures homeward.

Anniston Ala Camp Pettus Army Uncle Sam Ruglars National Guard Alabama Fiyi

Alabama prisoner feeding fund exhausted as new fiscal year nears

Montgomery August 3 The state auditor announced that the $130,000 annual appropriation for feeding prisoners in jails is exhausted. No further payments will be made for prisoner meals until the new fiscal year begins in October. Sheriffs face continued shortages and delays.

Montgomery Ala Towill

Suppression of Gambling and City Leadership in London and New York

A British police expert questions New York’s handling of gambling amid global criticism of administrations. The piece contrasts New York’s talent and efficiency with Paris, noting private clubs often function as gambling houses and hinting at recent public outcry and scandal.

London New York Paris Vic London 1 Davids

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