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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1912

Page

5

Roosevelt and Perkins Attacked on House Floor

On August 14 in Washington Representative A. O. Tate led a blistering attack over Theodore Roosevelt and George W. Perkins, accusing Perkins of acting as a go-between for big business and government. The speech cited the Tennessee Coal and Iron sale, alleged improper funds, and criticized Roosevelt, Perkins, and Morgan interests amid a broader probe of corporate influence and Harvester and Steel trusts.

Washington Theodore Roosevelt George W. Perkins J. P. Morgan & Co House A.O. Tae Etca Mittee Wwnee En Congress Stanley Roosevelt Harvester Trust Perkins Morgan Tennessee Coal and Iron Company United States Steel Corporation Herbert Knox Smith Progressive Party Stanley Perkins Wall Street Allah God Mammon Executive Department Secret Service Ir. Perkins Mr. Roosevelt Biss New York Life Insurance’ Company J. P. Morgan &Co Republican Party Harvester and Steel Trusts Hansbrough International Harvester Company Corporations Harvester Steel and Harvester Trusts Tennessee Coal and Tron Company Steel Corporation Stanley Steel Beyer Hervester Trust Morson Company Department of Justice Harisbrough Rooosevelt

Skin Trouble Disfigures Face at Foster Avenue

A reader reports a severe skin ailment starting on the face and spreading to the neck and back at 8107 Foster Ave Baltimore. The sores burn on contact and forced hospitalization or medical care.

Foster Ave Baltimore

Two Birmingham Girls Beaten by Fortune Teller Hoax

In Birmingham two neatly dressed girls reported to police they were robbed by a fortune teller who gained their trust, took a bracelet and locket, and promised to return with their fates. Detective Daly investigates as the teller’s identity and motives unfold.

Birmingham Ala Police Bob Weaver Detective Daly Daly Kate Hancock R. Graham Ond Avenue South

Violence and fear flare in Creston logging camp incident

In Camptilla Illinois on August 15 a racist warning note told black loggers to run. A fire set near Creston camp injured no one but left workers demoralized. Guards now quarter the negro workers at night to deter further trouble.

Camptilla Creston

Retention of the Kindergartens in Mobile Plan Proposed

Murphy, superintendent, submits a plan to cut kindergarten costs in Mobile County. He suggests reducing staff to one principal per school and adding a two year kindergarten training school for teachers. A new director would supervise seven kindergartens and align with primary education. Tuition lowered to 50 cents monthly aims to boost attendance.

Mobile Ala Honorable Board of School Mobile County Alabama Priatty Birmingham Murphy

Women Speakers to Address Campaign at Madison Square

New York August 14 Madison Square Theatre rented by the Democratic party for a series of talks by women during the campaign. Mrs J Borden Harriman and Mrs A S Alexander will organize the first meeting next Tuesday. Dr Julia Holmes Smith, famed for Susan B Anthony work, will speak. Meetings set for each Tuesday at noon with distinct speakers.

New York Madison Square Theatre Denhiocratic Coe Wilson and Marshall J. Borden Harriman New Jersey Julia Holmes Smith Susan

Johnson to Box Jeannette Ten Rounds in New York Fight

Chicago Aug 14 Jack Johnson signed articles to fight Joe Jeannette ten rounds before the St Nicholas Athletic Club of New York on September 25. Johnson is guaranteed half of the moving picture earnings. Jeannette’s signature was obtained days ago. his share was not announced.

Chicago Jack Johnson Todlay Joe Jeannette St. Nicholas Athletic Club New York Johnson Jeannette

Boy shoots two dead in defense of father

Norfolk police report ten year old Rudolph D Waters shot and killed Nicola Batremere and Marina Battiliere and wounded Charles Battiliere to defend his father Henry De Waters during a quarrel at their home. The victims were found on the lawn with shots to the head.

Norfolk Rudolph D. Waters Nicola Batremere Marina Battiliere Charlies Battiliere de Waters Battiliere Henry de Waters Michael ‘Battiliere Nicola Charles Battiberg

Weekend Rail Adventure Promises Gulf Coast Fun

All aboard for the Gulf Coast Saturday. Get out on Saturday and Sunday for a good trio, L. and N.R. R.

Gulf Coast

Liver Troubles Warn Against Self Cure

A health ad warns that liver troubles like biliousness constipation and headaches do not improve on their own and advises relying on proper treatment when the liver is not functioning correctly.

Liver Elenzer Promise from Jacksonville Advert

A tonic claim offers Liver Elenzer as a universal liver remedy with a money back guarantee if it does not help. Advertisement urges readers to try the product to relieve biliousness and fatigue. Sold by druggists or directly from F W Ketterer Medicine Co Jacksonville Florida.

F. W. Ketterer Medicine Co Jacksonville, Fla

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