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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1912
Page
3
Police seize a portion of the stolen art treasure including jewelry and silver plate after twenty days of work. Jacob P. Guth, noted burglar and forger, is arrested as officers tally the recovered value around $50,000 following a partial barn and room search.
Guthrie, 26, a former electrical instructor, led a series of burglaries targeting Chicago’s well to do. Police found chests of jewelry and bric a brac in his Guthrie home and other seized items. Medical examiners consider him possibly mentally irresponsible amid plans for alienist evaluation.
In Dawson Georgia a young woman Besse Carter was dragged from bed by six white men and a black man and horsewhipped. J A Dozier and his son Vogt Dozier are named as involved, with Carter planning to sue for damages and a move to force Dozier from his post as Terrell County superior court clerk. The incident draws calls for Dozier to resign as prosecutor considers federal suit.
The man admits entering homes of wealthy individuals and taking valuables. He claims much was kept by him for artistic value, with a large portion likely disposed of. He cooperated with police during inventory as society figures identified thousands of dollars in stolen goods. The Seaboard reorganization plan and board member notes are also touched on, with a fall annual meeting planned.
Today only at the Crown Theatre a three reel presentation of Fra Diavalo with Auber’s opera score. Continuous music from 2:30 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 10. No price raise, admission 5 cents, children over three pay. Come early to avoid rush.
Davies Warfield, president of the Continental Trust Company of Baltimore, seeks Southern financial backers to form a new Seaboard Air Line board. He met in Atlanta with bankers and named probable directors including Robert F. Maddox of American National Bank and Miller Lane, with others from Southern banking circles.
Pains in the back often indicate kidney issues with symptoms such as yellow complexion dizziness defective vision and low energy. Left unchecked these signs may progress to Brights disease diabetes or jaundice. the text urges cleanliness and health to prevent serious outcomes.
Today only Fra Diavalo a three reel picture offers a magnificent operatic predic. Continuous music from 2 30 to 5 30 and 6 30 to 10. Admission six cents no reserve price. Children aged years old must pay. Come early and avoid the rush.
Federated Protestant Churches plan open air services in Bienville Square Sunday evenings starting August 11 and continuing through the summer. The Federated Church Council meets at the Y M C A to set schedules with sessions on the second Tuesdays in August and September at 6 30 p m. Pastors note large first attendance and many will join the Bienville Square services.
A burglar broke into a dwelling near Armagh and, while escaping, became wedged in a chimney. The mistress of the house freed him on the roof and forced a marriage promise before letting him go. The woman, a widow, then accompanied him to a priest to formalize the union.
Philadelphia Aug 4 Three men in a motor boat were drowned when their craft was struck by a freight steamer in the Delaware River near Burlington New Jersey The dead include Pa Heath 86 Vap Dine 32 and Joho deodaer 29 all residents of Pa The crew were aboard the boat at the time of the collision.
King Christian receives Danish American committee at Marselisborg for the transfer of a deed creating a 400 acre Danish American national park near Aalborg. Taft's message, sincere greetings, and hopes for future friendship accompany the formal transfer and luncheon. The Rebild inauguration planned for tomorrow.
A damaged ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver kidney troubles headaches and fatigue. It claims D Peebles Henry Tew and others found renewed strength and appetite after using the product with a first dose effect and urges trials at 50 cents at all druggists.
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