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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1912

Page

9

Steals for Baby Arrives on Night Shift

Arthur Curry 22 confessed to thefts in Canton Ohio as police report his aim to raise money for a coming baby. He was jailed on a burglary charge, signed confession in hand, and allowed a brief visit to see his child before returning to his cell. Curry seeks bond to stay close to wife and newborn. Acting Chief Ryan holds a signed confession linking him to three robberies among about a dozen recent incidents.

Canton Ohio Arthur Curry Curry Joseph Ryan

Matthews of Huntsville Appointed State Bank Examiner

State Superintendent A. F. Walker announced the appointment of J. W. Matthews of Huntsville as state bank examiner to succeed J. L. Hosmer who resigns September 1 to become national bank examiner.

Huntsville State Bank Examiner Montgomery Ala A. EF. Walker J. W. Matthews State JL. P. Hosmer National Bank Examiner

Man Not Required to Retreat Judge Rules in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on August 18 Norman Groves owner of a Colerain Avenue saloon was acquitted after shooting and killing a man who threatened him. Judge Fricke ruled self defense and rejected a grand jury investigation despite calls from Acting Police Prosecutor Wilby.

Cincinnati Norman Groves Colerain Avenue Spaeth Street C Ville Fricke Groves Pogue Mitchell Wilby Wilby

Princess Patricia to Visit Mrs Vanderbilt in Newport

Princess Patricia of Connaught will spend several weeks at Newport as the guest of Commodore and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Invitations reportedly include a salon at the governor general of Canada, with European leaders and British notables among anticipated guests.

London Patricia Connaught Geor Newport Commodore Cornelius Vv Vanderbilt Canada United States Tke Lady Disborough Marchioness of Downshire Countess Annesley

Bucket ferry not in it with that elevator

Pittsburg August 18. Mr Jebe ne Henry Pritts and bride from Rice Lake visited Hotel Henry after a honeymoon trip. They had never ridden an elevator and Henry enjoyed a long ride while the bell hops reported Mrs Pritts in a phone booth puzzled by the elevator.

Pittsburg Penn Jebéne Henry Pritts Rice Lah Masseuuhale Henry

RACY SCANDAL EXPECTED AFTER ARRESTS IN PITYSLURG

In Pityslurg Pennsylvania William Sunderland a 24 year old wealthy contractor and Lucy Ridman a widow were arrested after being found together by police in the early morning. They were held for court after preliminary hearings on criminal charges filed by Mrs Jennie Steiner a club woman and the Sunderland family father.

Jennie Steiner Sunderland

Democrats Fear Sugar Tariff and Excise Tax Deadlock

Washington reports fear among Democratic leaders over a sugar tariff bill and an excise tax measure as conferees push for reductions well below Senate terms. Little chance of breaking the stalemate.

Washington House Senate

Mexican corn duty suspended by government

Iowa news brief reports the Mexican government has suspended duties on American corn shipped to Mexico. Consul at Chihuahua traveling in Dubuque said the move stems from crop failures in Mexico.

Iowa Augustin Eee E Tee Chicas Dubuque Mexico

Miller's Remarkable Recovery Sparks Medical Hope

New Rochelle athlete Waldorf Miller who broke his neck in an accident thirteen months ago shows strength by winning a wrestling bout against Marry Bardua. Doctors praise progressive recovery from paralysis with X ray evidence of spinal mend and planned crutch use to resume walking.

Waldorf Miller New Miller Iie Thania New Rochelle

Trainman Lindell Suffers Broken Nose Over Alleged Rubbering Claim

In Cincinnati Charles Lindell a 39 year old Parkersburg West Virginia trainman was assaulted after an argument over a young woman's tight skirt. Lindell denied eyeing her but was struck in the nose with brick and splintered bone. He was taken to City Hospital by police.

Cincinnati Charles Lindell Parkersburg W. Va Sixth Avenue Lim Street Lindell Sajd Phetes Jou Avs Lindel

Why American Athletes Ahead of Europeans

New York reports quotes Commissioner James E Sullivan praising US athletic organization and seriousness versus Europe. He cites athletes Matt McGrath Abmat A M Meyer and future international meets, and discusses scoring changes from 6 3 1 to 3 2 1. Sullivan also defends distance running and notes Finns' rising strength and Jim Thorp as a standout of the 1912 Olympics.

New York Europe James E.sullivan United States Stockholm Matt McGrath Abmat A. ‘Tl. Meyer Sullivan Aaa Wniclander Jim Thorp

Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic for Malaria Relief

An advertisement touts Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic as clearing malaria and boosting the system for both adults and children, priced at 50 cents.

Tariff Board Seeks Accord on Senate Amendment

The Tariff Board discussion on the Senate's amendment to provide 250000 for continuing tariffs stalls. Officials expect the item may be dropped to secure agreement on other features.

Tamipy Board Tariff Board Senate

Chicago bandits haul over two thousand in reward case

Fragmentary text reports a Chicago incident where bandits robbed a street working man and escaped with more than 2,000. Names and details are garbled but reference a cigar dealer and contributions to an industry, with unclear affiliations or outcomes.

Chicago Aischatare Caply Tafay A. Thum

Women Competent Says Judge Littleford in Suffrage Pledge

Judge William Littleford, leader of the Men’s Lenape for Woman’s Suffrage, declares women competent in shaping public policy. He argues government now covers health, labor, poverty, crime, and food quality, and that excluding women from the vote harms democracy.

Cincinnati William Littleford Men's Lenape Tao Hight Fifth Avenue Race Street

Howorth Held on White Slave Ad Charges in St Louis

George W. Howorth, a St. Louis advertising broker, is charged with mails fraud and interstate commerce violations in a white slave case. A preliminary hearing heard six girls testify they answered his newspaper ads and that he made improper proposals. Howorth, who refused to testify, was bound over to the next federal grand jury under bonds of two thousand five hundred dollars.

ST. Louis George W. Howorth Irvine Mitchell Howorth

Stearns Electric Paste Exterminates Vermin Overnight

Vermin plagued kitchens and pantries find relief with Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste. This ready to use paste claims to kill rats mice and cockroaches in a single night and comes with a spacer money back guarantee. Sold by druggists everywhere genuine Stearns Paste Co. Chicago Illinois.

Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago Ill

Lost stock certificate warning for Mobile and Ohio Railroad

Caution issued against negotiation of a lost certificate of stock for Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company. Certificate No 2164 dated January 21, 1875, for one share of par value $100 issued to Benjamin F Fortson of Chatfield Texas. Notice dated July 31 1912 states thirty days for application to issue replacement certificate. Listed signatories Ollie P Halbert Mrs Hallie AvAne H A Halbert and Benjamin F Fortson.

Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Cuales Ollie P. Halbert Hallie AvAne H. A. Halbert Benjamin Fortson

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