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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1912

Page

2

Bald Jack Rose Corroborated in Police Confession

Detectives proceed with corroboration of Rose narrative from his lengthy confession alleging alibis and graft links. He names numerous alleged associates with figures from a parallel graft network and claims money transfers observed by Rosenthal era witnesses near Becker’s house and a telephone call from Becker’s building.

Sar Rose Jack Pri Scker Becker Bie Rosenthal

Alabama Represented At Notable Convention

In Minneapolis on August 7 the second annual conference of the committees on agricultural development and education of state bankers associations opened. Attending states include Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Indians Iowa Illinois Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana New Jersey Nebraska New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Minneapolis Minn State Bankers’ Association St. Paul Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Indians Iowa Illinois Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana New Jersey Nebraska New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin

Senators hold out for pension agencies

Washington Aug 7 The struggle to pass the 150 million pension appropriations bill failed by one vote in the Senate and the measure was sent back to the House for further conference. After a tie vote to agree to abolish seventeen outlaying pension agencies the Senate voted 29 to 26 to retain the agencies, the sole point of contention between the two chambers.

Washington Senate House

Oyster Trade Outlook In Alabama Highlights Growth Issues

The Alabama oyster industry faces a looming problem from excessive natural oyster bed growth after high water. Commission officials Craft and Clark tour beds to decide if thinning and transplanting are needed to prevent quality loss and protect Mobile dealers' access to Alabama oysters.

Chas. Clark Spa Rapa Sa Alabama Commission Mobile Cannebee Commissioners Craft and Clarks Board Alabama Vs. TA

Deaths and Funerals: Child of Watts and Brannan

The one year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Seabrooke Watts of Montgomery died at the Grand Hotel Point Clear after a five day illness. Remains will be sent to Montgomery for interment. Marcus Brannan aged sixteen died after a lingering illness at a local infirmary. Burial in Brushy Mississippi family burying ground.

Edward, Seabrooke Watts Montgomery Ala Grand Hotel Point Clear Roche & Burke Undertaking Company Watts Chandeleur Island Marcus Brannan T. H Mattie Brannan Brushy Miss

Macon Capitalist Ill Leads to Court Postponement

W J Massee of Macon, a leading capitalist, was too ill to attend habeas corpus proceedings in Spartanburg to block his extradition to Tennessee. Judge Sease postponed hearing as both sides’ counsel arrived with a large file of documents. Massee’s lawyers produced a Macon doctor affidavit stating he risked collapse if he entered the courtroom.

Spartanburg S. C W. J. Massee Macon Sease Tennessee Massee Aaermers H. C.aaa

American diplomats urge respect from Mexican govt and rebels

The American embassy in Mexico City and Consul Edwards at Juarez have been instructed to renew representations to the Mexican government and the rebels to ensure Americans and their fights are respected. The State Department cites the latest Corralitos ranch mines attacks as the reason for the note.

Washington Elibagsy Mexico City Edwards Juarez Corralitos Ranch State Department

Move to keep Alabama Medical School in Mobile Debated

Mobile leaders form a sixteen member committee of Chamber of Commerce alumni to oppose Birmingham’s push to move the University of Alabama medical department from Mobile to Birmingham. President John T Cochran urges prompt action and letters to university officials, stressing the institution’s value to Mobile.

John T. Cochrane Chamber of Commerce and Business League French Lick Springs Ind School of Medicine University of Alabama Birmingham Cochrane Mobile Bondurant Geo. H. Denny Atest Chamber of Commerce Medical College J. Perrin Bestor City Commission

Quarantine Debate Over Mobile Port Restrictions

Local officials and merchants clash over bubonic plague quarantine rules for Mobile. Leaders urge federal guidance and warn against harming commerce, while health officers press for stricter measures to protect the port and community.

L. C. Irvine Mobile Farm Lands Company U. S United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Tropics Mobile Texas City Galveston Florida Savannah Norfolk Atlantic

Naval demonstrations ordered in October across three ports

Washington reports naval demonstrations planned for October 14 and 15 at San Francisco Manila and New York. The Pacific fleet will rendezvous at San Francisco while the Asiatic fleet gathers in Manila, coinciding with a defense fleet review in New York. Officials say there is no political significance in the order.

Washington San Francisco Manila New York Orié

Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Ailments Everywhere

A reader testimonial from Henry Tennessee claims six bottles of Electric Bitters restored strength and appetite after stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. The ad asserts the tonic helps all sufferers and is sold at all druggists for fifty cents.

T. D. Peebles Henry Tenn

Police Picnic Great Success at Monroe Park

The Mobile Po Association hosted a prize picnic at Monroe Park drawing over 8,000 visitors. Games drew strong crowds with prizes to be distributed within twelve hours. A large dance followed with excellent music and extended dancing. General Chairman Dorlon praised the event as successful in every respect.

Mobile Po- Association Monroe Police Department Dorlon

American Troops Fire Upon by Mexicans Across Border

Mexican forces shot toward United States troops guarding the border near the El Paso smelter. American soldiers returned fire and suspects point to rebel patrolmen with hostile intent. The incident was reported to General EB Steever in Texas.

EL Paso Tex United States EB. Z. Steever Department of Texas

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