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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
10
Aug. 8 Senator Johnston urged quick action on the canal bill after an unsuccessful bid to force continuous session and limit speakers to five. He said the senate should act on the canal measure rather than talk, despite Bristow's objections. It was believed the bill could be completed before adjournment.
Senate approved a limit of 1,020,000 dollars for the new Georgia post office project, fixing the cost below one million and keeping the budget within the planned range. The action confirms a reduction from an earlier 1,000,000-dollar estimate, signaling tighter funding for the construction.
Joseph B. Webster notifies the Excise Commissioner of Mobile that he transfers the wholesale use permit from pioceph street to nent street within the city.
In Jacksonville Florida a bull dog owned by E M Williams a local broker and jewel possessor defended the residence by encountering a burglar during the early hours. Mr and Mrs Williams returning from a social function found the house in disarray with blood stains on tablecloth and torn trouser cloths on the floor.
In the Senate the Williams amendment allowing foreign-built ships owned by Americans coast-wise was defeated. In the House the Oldfield patent law revision bill was favorably reported. A general deficiency appropriation bill passed.
New York Aug 8 Woodrow Wilson said he would not interfere in the battleship tangle and would focus his next moves on other issues. He told reporters he is conserving ammunition for his forthcoming campaign as he travels to New York for a day’s sitting with an artist.
Dam No. 26 on the Ohio River near Gallipolis collapses as the concrete foundation fails. The federal project, completed at a cost of about 1 million dollars, is estimated to incur a 300 thousand dollar loss with a year required to rebuild.
The House approved the general deficiency bill carrying 6 182 838 dollars. It includes a 150 000 dollar item to fund the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Battle of Gettysburg next July.
At the national Progressive convention in Chicago Roosevelt received formal notification of his presidential nomination. He stood in the hotel lobby with Governor Johnson and Albert J. Beveridge as delegates arrived. Roosevelt greeted old friends amid fanfare as campaign photos were prepared.
Kansas City event reports that the American National Retail Jewelers Association abolishes the time guarantee on gold plated watches and jewelry. A follow up plan aims to link jewelers to wireless time service from Arlington, providing more accurate settings and regulation.
Citizens of Monterey Serena and Jandora in the Black River district file petitions to state or federal authorities asking for relief. They warn that many in the area will starve due to post flood conditions unless aid arrives and request a ninety day rest period while awaiting farm supplies. The central relief committee was informed Monday by investigators of the district's critical condition.
Washington August 8 The Oldfield bill to revise patent laws to meet a recent Supreme Court monopoly ruling was reported to the house. It aims to set aside the decision that allowed an inventor to stipulate materials for a patented device and to prevent suppression of patented devices by manufacturers. The committee argues the ruling could let merchants fix prices by distributing in a patented carton and could extend to other patented articles.
Saturday special offers home made and high grade candies for 25 cents. Majestic Candy Kitchen promotes a Saturday excursion down the gulf coast priced at 1.00 for the round trip. See today’s L and N ad for full particulars.
Reports from Washington say gunfire was directed at American troops near El Paso across the border. The incident was reported today as part of ongoing border tensions with the local post at the war department.
Washington reports Nicaraguan rebels seized a railroad section near Leon. Government troops were sent to recapture it as telegraph and railroad service were interrupted. Minister Weitzel says the capital remains reasonably quiet.
Alderman Pasqual Luttzi is jailed without bail in Louis Miss on murder charges. Evidence shows Mrs. Luttzi left him and was forced at gunpoint to return, she fell while fleeing and died. His first wife reportedly died years earlier from injuries after a fall with him.
Special to The Item Montgomery Aug 8 John Kaul Birmingham lumberman is expected to join the Alabama advisory board of five citizens aiding the forestry committee of the Southern Commercial Congress in the forest preservation campaign. John H Wallace Jr of Montgomery was told he heads the Alabama committee and expects to announce the advisory appointments within a day.
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