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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
9
The Mobile Item introduces a clearer weather map with city names marked to show conditions and wind directions. It explains highs and lows, barometer readings, and how air movement affects precipitation, useful to mariners, shippers, and sports fans alike.
New York reports Grover Cleveland Fuller once the premier American jockey and earning about 40 000 a year limped penniless to face an indictment for theft. He says he has spent 250 000 in two years and has no money for counsel, with a bad leg ending his riding career after a 1905 accident.
Boston dispatch reports George Stallings, manager of Buffalo in the International League and former New York Americans boss, will manage the Boston Nationals next season. Johnny Kling likely moves to Kansas City of the American Association.
Mrs Henry Letsesere of 743 Adams St Kearneysville West Virginia reports fourteen years of suffering from female complaints ended after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says doctors offered no help but the remedy improved her health.
Aug 14 reports from Columbus Georgia describe citizens calling for an investigation into the lynching of Tom Cotton a negro youth who had just been convicted of killing Cedroh Land a white boy. The grand jury is to meet tomorrow as mob violence erupts.
Orders were issued for the transport to prepare to sail from the Philadelphia navy yard within forty eight hours. Captain Anderson said the Prairie will depart for Portsmouth New Hampshire to pick up marines and sailors and is believed to sail to South America.
Elizabeth dowager duchess of Genoa grandmother of King Victor Emmanuel III and mother of Dowager Queen Margherita died today in Rome after a long precarious illness following a stroke two years ago. She was born February 4, 1830.
A Turkish cabinet reshuffle is reported due to dissension and ministers' stance toward reformers. The item notes unrest in Constantinople with reforms facing opposition within the government.
Dreamland opens an entire new bill this afternoon for the rest of the week with four acts of vaudeville and two reels of the latest motion pictures. Ben Harney Theatre also switches its program this afternoon with four vaudeville acts and the popular Red Wing feature drawing large crowds.
Public notice states a mortgage on eight Mobile County lots, tied to Mary McAndrew Kearns, transferred to Thomas M. O'Hara, with sale set for August 26, 1912, to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage. The description covers the northwest corner of ten avenue and Front streets and adjacent blocks. Attorneys listed. Also included are sealed proposals for coal and kindling wood for the state, due August 22, 1912, with price caps and delivery to the capitol in Montgomery.
notices announce bids for stationery supplies for Alabama two-year term starting October 1 1912 and printing and binding of state reports two-year term. bids due August 22 1912. maximum prices fixed by code. right to reject bids reserved. Sealed bids to Secretary of State Montgomery Alabama. Also a receiver's sale notice for Portman-Rewealth Luster Company property in Ovett Mississippi with bids due August 26 1912 in Berrien County Michigan. property details and contact.
Joseph B. Webster announces an application to the Excise Commission of Mobile to transfer his wholesale liquor license from 455 St Joseph Street to 65 Government Street in Mobile, Alabama.
A rubber gloved burglar entered a Bronx electrical firm by forcing the back door. The safe was smashed and $1,000 in cash vanished as the store, heavily charged with electricity, lay undisturbed until opened. Frank and Charles Schrauder owned the business and reported the break in today.
New Orleans Aug 14 The first baseman known as Doc Johnson from the Southern League club departed for Cleveland tonight to join the Napoleons. Pitcher Cullop pitcher Angermier and infielder Mills along with Lutier are the four players received in exchange for Johnston and have arrived.
Two story frame dwelling on west side street offers seven rooms with up to date construction and conveniences. Lot 60 by 150 on car line near Oakdale with pleasant surroundings priced at 3800. A seven room cottage on Dauphin Way corner with terraced grounds listed at 3900. Also a five room cottage with large hall on East ern street north side near Gayle priced at 800. We provide insurance lines and quick property transactions.
A Vermont salesman E. E. Youngs of Berkshire reports relief from constipation indigestion after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. He claims the product treats stomach liver and kidney troubles and is offered for 25 cents at all stores.
Public notice cautions against negotiation of a lost Mobile and Ohio Railroad stock certificate. Certificate No. 2161 dated January 21, 1875 for one share in the name of Benjamin F Fortson, Chatfield Texas, reportedly lost or destroyed. Duplicate issuance requested after 30 days per by laws. Dated July 31, 1912.
A Saturday and Sunday excursion advertised by L N R R invites the public to enjoy a weekend trip along the Gulf Coast. The notice emphasizes leisure travel and the railroad's service for weekend travelers.
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