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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
11
Dr. Israel Feinberg argues the appendix is vital before birth, acting with a valve like action to protect the unborn, then atrophying after birth as another organ takes over. He invites further study amid praise from Dr. James J. Walsh and notes on related thymus-like behavior.
Senator Pomerene forced his resolution to the senate calendar demanding criminal prosecutions of Standard Oil and American Tobacco officers. He accused Attorney General Wickersham of failing to enforce the law, while Senator Southerland opposed and Senator Kenyon defended the attorney general during the fight.
By order of the receiver the company at Ovett Mississippi is offered for sale. Sealed bids will be received there until Monday August 26 1912 directed to the county clerk.
A masked lone bandit boarded Southern Railway train No. 13 from Spartanburg to Asheville at 10 30 pm near Biltmore and seized 33000 in bills from express messenger J F Carr of Marion. Carr was bound and locked in the chest. the thief fled as the train slowed for Asheville. Police and express staff had no description or clue by midnight.
French officials and the National League Against Alcoholism debate absinthe’s dangers while a commission confirms links to madness and crime. A tax and reform plan limits thylon by banning certain plants, allowing a labeled substitute, and suspends full prohibition amid powerful industry pushback.
In Henry Tennessee T D Peebles reports relief from stomach liver and kidney troubles after using six bottles of Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy restored appetite increased energy and overall strength unlike other stomach remedies. Priced at 50 cents at druggists.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee favors immediate confirmation of Taft era appointments. Clarence Edwards would be line brigadier general heading the Bureau of Insular Affairs, and Frank McIntyre as chief of the bureau with brigadier general rank for four years. George Andrews named adjutant general for four years, Edward Steever also promoted to brigadier general. Opposition blocked Wnader spoon’s promotion to major general due to questions about wine duty qualifications.
A Sunday school teacher re viewing youth class on love verses heard a pupil, a 4 year old, respond with I love my wife but you kid a miscue sparked by sudden recognition. The child’s shouting substituted for the expected verse mentioning love.
Louis Haverkamp 37, a prominent Lawrenceburg sportsman weighing 267 pounds, headlined Tanner's Creek Athletic Club dinner winning the fat man's race and a gold medal. He consumed six pounds of fish, three squirrels, a spring chicken, twelve biscuits, twelve ears of corn, coffee, beer, potatoes, cheese, dumplings and slaw. He also boasts thirty quails in thirty days and a 13 pound goose on a prior wager.
Kansas City on August 16 reports Harry Snyder and Hare Lee Lot both making perfect 150s in the Great Western shoot. Amateurs Oronogo Fayette and Guthrie marked top scores, while professional W Herr was 149 and Ed O'Brien of Florence 148.
The Mobile Alumni Association pamphlet argues against moves to relocate the University of Alabama Medical Department from Mobile to Birmingham. It contends Mobile has ample clinical material, questions Birmingham’s claimed advantages, and urges consideration of history and regional factors over distant judgments.
L and N Railway invites travelers to enjoy a two day weekend trip along the Gulf Coast with depart on Saturday and return Sunday offering leisure and scenic views. Local schedules emphasize a relaxing excursion for families and visitors.
Cottage No 103 located on Georgia avenue and 8 Mon tauk avenue offers a large comfortable six room house with kitchen bath servants rooms attached stables and good condition. Currently rented at 420 per year and must be sold before next rental season. Optional extra lot connects and fronts ontank avenue. Sage Burgett Yuille 72 St Francis Street.
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