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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1912

Page

2

Noted presugee and military figure visits county ward events

The article recalls a famed soldier who fought in Mexican revolutions, the Boer War, and the Spanish American War. Drew Linard arrived Thursday and will stay until Saturday, with General Barahonda and Colonel Arthionez overseeing Honduran guard duties. Manuel Bonilla figures in the reward context.

Linard Barahonda Honduras Arthionez Maloney Manuel Bonilla Americk New Orleans Mexico Ordonez

Sykes Heavily Fined in Oak Court

Sykes, a Black man, arrested after an assault on a doctor employed by a local grocer in Oak, was fined $5 and costs of six months hard labor upon arraignment in the county court today.

Sykes Yes Doc Oak

Twelve months' hard labor for silk theft on dock

Recorder Hale sentenced Robert Godbold and Collins Anthony to twelve months' hard labor after they pleaded guilty to petit larceny for stealing a bolt of silk from a Mallory line steamer at the docks. A negro woman named as the purchaser testified for the state.

Hale Robert Godbold Collins Anthony Mallory Line Godbold Collins

Desperate Negro Taken In By Deputy MKenzie

Arthur McNeill a resident of Crichton fled at 11 oclock from Deputy Sheriff Mckenzie on an assault with a brick charge. The brick struck the buggy and damaged it as McNeill resisted arrest and was beaten into submission before handcuffs could be placed on him.

Arthur McNeill Crichton McKenzie McNeill

Petitions Filed by Three City Commissioner Candidates

Three candidates for city commissioner have filed petitions for the September 2 election with Mayor Schwarz except C G Hutchinson. Captain Pat J Lyons and Harry T Hartwell filed petitions this morning. Lyons’ petition lists over 250 names and Hartwell’s about 180. Both took the oath and their names will appear on the official ballot to be printed in two weeks.

C. G. Hutchisson Pat J. Lyons Harry T. Hartwell Schwarz Commissi Lyons Mr. Hartwell

Indian slain by fast express near Rochelle Til

A man named Til, described as Indian, was killed while sleeping on a railroad track near Rochelle. The report notes the tragedy followed his negligence and mentions warnings about avoiding illness with a cough and cold remedy from J King’s New Discovery, including testimonial claims and pricing.

Rochelle Til Fast Express J. King J. R. Watts Floydada Tex

Knights and Ladies of Security Move Evening Event

The Knights and Ladies of Security present tonight at 8 at German Relief hall instead of Temperance hall. An interesting program includes addresses on the order and its growth in Mobile. Mr Ira T Powers in charge promises pleasant time with a concluding dance.

Knights and Ladies of Security German Relief Hall Temperance Hall Rere Order Mobile Ira T. Powers

Florida deputy badly injured in Southport affray

George Langford a former Washington county deputy lies in a ward of the Inge Bondurant Sanitarium suffering from bullet wounds after an attack at Southport Fife. Accompanied by his brother he reached the city yesterday. Langford reported the assailants were a negro family led by Spates of Southport. He was beaten and shot during subsequent visits to the Spates home and later was wounded by the mother. A posse pursued Spates who was jailed at Vernon.

George Langford Washington County Fie Inge-Bondurant Sanitarium Southport Fife Langford Spates Lang- Soai Vernon Fila

Influx of Visitors Boosts Mobile Hotels This Fall

Hotel managers report rising guest counts, shifting the register pages from a half to a page and a half. More travelers from interior towns within 200 miles frequent Mobile, with many heading to Coden Magnolia Springs and other Baldwin county resorts, signaling strong fall and winter prospects.

Lnuatead Mobile Coden Magnolia Springs Baldwin County

Perspi-N0 Dress Shield Ad Promises Fresh Comfort

A vintage advertisement touts Perspi-N0 dress shields to keep underarm areas dry and fabrics safe. It claims comfort, prevents staining and fabric rot, and offers a money back guarantee with a pad included in each box at 25 cents.

Perspo Co Lincoln

Sunny South Replaces Electra on Alabama River

The steamer Electra has been renamed Sunny South after overhaul and purchase by Owen Burke. River circles expect the Sunny South to debut soon on the Alabama River with potential voyage up to Selma depending on river conditions.

Alabama Owen Burke South Burke Alabama River Selma

New Pastor Called for Baptist Tabernacle Mobile

Rev. Dr. W. P. Wilks of Louisville Kentucky has been called to lead the Baptist Tabernacle Mobile and will arrive late this month to assume duties. He comes highly recommended by Dr. W. B. Crompton and plans to begin a protracted meeting in Mobile lasting two to three weeks starting the last Sunday of the month. He is noted as a son in law of Dr. W. B. Powell Kentucky secretary of the Baptist state board and is described as a man of striking appearance with strong language skills and broad study.

W. P. Wilks Louisville Baptist Tabernacle Mobile Wilks W. B. Crompton Alabama Tabernacle the Tabernacle W. B. Powell Kentucky The Baptist State Board

Railroad executive predicts Wilson landslide in 1912 vote

R V Taylor of Mobile and Ohio Railroad returns after ten days away in Washington and St Louis. He says Wilson will win easily with the largest Democratic majority yet and notes little attention to Roosevelt third party.

R. V. Taylor Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Washington St. Louis Woodrow Wilson Taylor Roosevelt

Three-way mayoral race in Fairhope single tax colony

In Fairhope three candidates vie for mayor as the town contests its first political clash. Incumbent Dr. H S Greene seeks re election backed by a large voter bloc, J Pilcher a Fairhope trader is nominated, and Frank Johnson a socialist long time resident also runs. Election set for September 16 with campaigns underway.

Fairhope H. S. Greene J.pilcher

Tropical Fair Committee Plans Evening Meeting

Chairman Gibboney of the Tropical Fair Committee calls a 7 o'clock tonight meeting to discuss plans for a tropical fair next fall and to organize a permanent tropical fair association. The report goes to the Chamber of Commerce and Business League directors for action. Committee members include George Fearn Jr H N Hood B O Vickers H H Wefel Jr H Forcheimer J T Duggan A G Quins J A Jouilian C C Mechem B S Cowan and George A Maloney.

Gibboney Chamber of Commerce and Business League George Fearn, Jr H. N. Hood 8. O. Vickers H. H. Wefel, Jr H. Forcheimer J. T. Duggan A. G. Quins J. A. Jouilian C. Cc. C. Mechem B. 8. Cowan George A. Maloney

Excursion From Meridian For Moose Convention Fund

Assistant General Passenger Agent Charles Rudolph of the Mobile and Ohio road announced a cheap excursion from Meridian Mississippi next Monday. The train leaves at six o clock in the morning and arrives in Mobile about one o clock in the afternoon. Proceeds to aid the Moose 1913 convention fund and boost local trade.

Charles Rudolph Mobile and Ohio Road Meridian Milé Mobile

Dairyman and grocer charged with milk law violation

R G Welch grocer on Cedar Street and Willie Lartigue faced charges for offering milk in violation of section 507 of the city meat and milk ordinance after a hearing by the chief and deputy.

R. G. Welch Cedar Streets Wiliie Lartigue Elty Meat and Milk

Hundred Days for Malicious Assaults Claims Details

A fragmented report notes a cycle of malicious assaults over a hundred days. It mentions Gouff arming himself and targeting men at their homes. Veiled references include Wael Bersat Laue Pee of Selma and visits to Mrs. Bernard Rayfield at 254 Beauregard Street.

Em Denens Wael Bersat Laue Pee Selma, Ale City

Get a Pat Lyons Agent If Youd Sell Your Beer

The Register reports concerns about discharges linked to political affiliations. Statements from Robert P. Brady Dennis McBride and Ea Lindstedt describe business reasons for turnover and assert no interference with politics by Gerst Brewing Company or its officers. The campaign and Mr Lyons deny any political dismissals and pledge neutrality.

Register Pat Lyons Campaign Committee P. J. Lyons Gerst Brewing Company Gerst Gerst Beer Pat J. Lyons

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Gly Maloney Mallory M’kenzie Florida Mt Southport Electra Owen PITT Raffles Astors Pasha and Pasha Musicians Max Fields Ann Fink Wyoming 10 Baptist Tabernacle Louis Henry Pearl Street Calcina Manufacturing CO Wilson Little Littleton, Ala J. E. Cox Foley C. OF C Jim G.f.torrance Robert P. Brady Mobile Register Dennis McBride G. W. Torrance Palm Saloon Mr. Torrance Torrance Frank R. Venturini Venturini Ea Lindstedt Charleston Street Hartwell Brewery Lyons Campaign Committee
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