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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1912

Page

5

Weather forecast for Mobile area and region

Forecasts show generally fair weather for Mobile and vicinity tonight andWednesday with light to moderate easterly winds. Alabama and Mississippi cloudy tonight and Wednesday with light to moderate east winds. Shipments expect 92 degree highs and moderate temperatures north and east over 36 hours. River outlooks Treelike changes slight Tombigbee rivers fall slow Montgomery river falls Selma starts tonight. Albert Aschenberger, Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.

Mobile Alabama Mississippi Tombigbee Montgomery Selma United States Ohio Valley North Pacific Coast Rocky Mountain Texas Minnesota Vile Albert Ashenberger Weather Bureau

Mississippi Eastern seeks injunction to keep joint tariffs

The Mississippi Eastern Railway Company files in federal court to stop the Mobile and Ohio Railroad from cancelling joint tariffs filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The tariffs, set under a 1904 contract, share freight rates for jointly operated routes. Judge Jones delays cancellation while August 26 hearing is set, with possible earlier action.

Montgomery Ala Mississippi Eastern Railway Company Quitman Miss Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission Fidads Mobile and Ohio Railroad Jones Mobile and Ohio

Recall of Steffens 10 Close Darrow Hearing

Two more days may end the taking of evidence in Clarence S. Darrow's bribery trial. Lincoln Steffens is expected to testify for cross examination on the peace negotiations in which he played a significant role.

Steffens Darrow Los Angeles Cal Clarence S. Darrow Lincoln Steffens Fredericks

Young racer dies in Miami motorcycle crash

Walter Jenkins, 23, was killed instantly in Miami when his motorcycle struck a telephone pole during practice for an upcoming race. He reportedly lost control while crossing railroad tracks. Jenkins, previously injured a year ago in a machine crash, was part of a celebration event next week.

Miami Fla Walter Jenkins Jenkins

Oates Stands Pat on Moving Jefferson Prisoners

Jefferson County prisoners face transfer to Etowah county jail in Gadsden as prison inspector Dr. William H. Oates maintains the order. He cites jail congestion and unfitness for long-term housing, despite a petition from fifty inmates seeking revocation to avoid family separation. The Jefferson County vote on August 12 may fund a new jail.

Montgomery Ala William H. Oates Jefferson County Etowah County Gadsden Oates Dr. Oates

Farm Demonstration Train Delayed Until November

Montgomery Ala Aug 6 The state farm demonstration train will not operate through Alabama until late November due to limited time to prepare exhibits. Commissioner R F Kolb says August plan is impracticable because exhibits and train details cannot be arranged in time.

Montgomery Ala Commissioner of Agriculture R. F. Kolb State Farm Alabama Ber

Montgomery County Road Boss Reprimanded in Board Meeting

J. F. Stuckenburg the county roads superintendent in Montgomery County was severely reprimanded at a board of revenue meeting by W. T. Robertson. A resolution giving full authority over the county's teams to the superintendent or the board was passed despite protests.

Montgomery Ala J. F. Stuckenburg Montgomery County Board of Revenue W. T. Robertson

Grace quits Atlanta for Philadelphia after acquittal

Mrs. Daisy Opie Grace, found not guilty of shooting and attempting to murder her husband to obtain a $25,900 life insurance, plans to move to Philadelphia. She left Atlanta last night and boarded a steamer from Savannah, after her marriage to Eugene H. Grace of Atlanta.

Atlanta Daisy Opie Grace Philadelphia Savannah Eugene H. Grace

Georgia Women's Endowment Crusade Aids Bessie Tift College

Miss Mattie Morris of Bowden, president of the Bessie Tift Alumnae Association, rallies Georgia lawmakers at the Baptist Tabernacle and inspires generous donations to the college endowment. She has raised about 50 000 so far and aims for 100 000, funding education for Georgia girls.

Atlanta Georgia General Assembly Baptist Tabernacle Mattie Morris Bowden Bessie Tift Alumnae Association Georgia Miss Morris South Jackson Old College For Girls Forsyth Bessie Tift the Aragon Afl Bowden College Beszle Tift Chonan Literary Society Florence Pickard W. L. Pickard First Baptist Church Savannah

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Genuine jewelry men vow to fight bogus offers

Gustave King of Appleton Wisconsin told the seventh annual Retail Jewelers Association convocation in Kansas City that fraudulent cheap enticements like a gold watch for 3.95 lure customers. Steele F. Roberts, president, stressed public and dealer protection as crucial to the solid gold issue.

Kansas City Gustave Keng Appleton Wis Retail Jewelers’ Association Keller Steele F. Roberts Association Dell

Zemo Clears Dandruff and Itch Easily

Zemo claims to soothe scalp itch by penetrating glands, leaving the head feeling fine. The preparation is advertised for eczema and rash with a 25 cent trial bottle offered by Van Ant Co and EB W Medicine Co of St. Louis, sold by druggists.

van Ant Co., Inc

Painter’s Book Keeps Nuisance Callers at Bay

A woman creates a book titled Parkis The Painter and leaves it with her visitors to read when she steps away. The tactic aims to deter persistent callers by occupying them with the reading material.

Parkis

Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Safe Liver Remedy

A druggist endorsed Dodson's Liver Tone as a mild vegetable remedy for constipation sour stomach and lazy liver. The ad claims it replaces calomel offers full satisfaction and guarantees harmlessness with a money back offer if not satisfied. It notes many locals have tried it and felt refreshed after use.

Dodson

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