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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1912

Page

2

Controversy Over Love, Brutality Theories

Dr. Wm Bh of this city backed away from earlier claims about cave instincts and love brutality after an earlier statement. He cited a Chicago case of a domestic tyrant and a wife who appeases her husband through care and ritual, suggesting many women coquettes in displaying force in love. Dr. Waugh, a mild mannered dean, comments on these ideas.

Wm Bh Dr. Waugh Chicago J. Waugh Sise Medical College Jefferson Park Hos

New York Priests Recognized by Rome and Vatican Moves

The article notes New York clergy receiving the doctor of theology degree from Pontifical University in Rome. It lists Rev. Joseph n and Rev. Arthur Scanlon as recipients, Rev. Francis O'Reilly at Infant(ic) College, and J. Shipman and Thomas nne to represent the archdiocese at the Eucharistic Congress in Vienna. It mentions Cardinal van Ro sa as papal legate, and a fund-raising effort for Columbus College Haw- WN. Y. Father Coppo marks his twentieth anniversary with ties to the Salesian Fathers and St Patrick's Cathedral.

York Aus Cardinal Farley Rome Joseph N Arthur Scanlon Pontifical University of St. the Francis O'Reilly Innnntic College of the Dominicans J. Shipman Thomas Nne Archdiocese New York Vienna Austria Monms Cardinal van Rosa Roek Emperor Francis Jo-hu Weey Ernest Coppo Salesian Fathers Columbus College Themerican Institute Haw- WN Father Coppo Mer Lavelle St. Patrick's Cathedral J. Reid Art Ind

Fragmentary wartime quote on Balkans and leaders

Excerpt shows a fragmented wartime line discussing General Tscherup, the Slav cause, Turkish rule, and references to Balkans redemption, a pope, and Gladstone in a period voice. The readable text mixes names and historical allusions without clear context.

Tscherupih Eric Balkans Mohammedan Barfll Gladstone

Taft Defends Party Loyalty in Maryland Editorial Speech

President Taft urged Republicans to back the party on the ballot and labeled electors voting for another faction as dishonest. He urged a clear Republican lineup and said voters should choose the party’s ticket, with a call for a fair fight and unity after the convention. The address covered Republican principles, tariff support, and the need for a single party standard.

Washington Taft Maryland Republican Editorial Association White House Maryland

Hooper attacks liquor plank at Democratic state convention

Governor Ben W. Hooper of Tennessee condemned the liquor platform as a step by saloon forces to repeal the four mile law. He said the proposal would restore legalized saloons to Memphis Nashville and Chattanooga and not by local option. He called former Governor Patterson a guardian ad litem of the convention.

Nashvilled Tenn Ben W. Hooper Tennessee Patterson

Pope Pius Celebrates Ninth Anniversary in Sistine Chapel

In Rome on August 17 the ninth anniversary of Pope Pius XII coronation was marked with grand ceremonies in the Sistine Chapel. Diplomatic corps, Roman aristocracy, six hundred Hungarian pilgrims, fifteen cardinals, the Duc de Montpensier, and the pope's sisters attended. The pope appeared in the chapel at ten, robed in stole and red beretta, with music by Perosi. After benediction he withdrew to the San Damasco court for a concert.

Rome Pius Sistine Chapel Duc de Montpensier Perosi San Damasco

Guthrie Held After Women Accuse Him in Raffles Case

In Chicago on August 17 Jacob Foy Guthrie the boy teacher burglar faced a grand jury indictment after women complainants including Mrs. Samuel W Allerton Mrs Bertha Belden Mrs Franklin Smith and Mrs Richard I Storm testified against him The case involves alleged theft of diamonds and art treasures totaling about 200000 The court proceedings show Guthrie facing multiple counts with the women present as accusers.

Chicago Jacob Foy Guthrie Samuel W. Allerton Bertha Belden Franklin Smith Richard I. Storm Guthrie

Mexican Rebels Readied to Battle Federals near Juarez

Rebels near Palomas New Mexico west along the line toward Sonora and north to Juarez prepare for a clash as federals move north toward Juarez. Juarez has no government since Thursday night with local citizens maintaining order. Orozco and his force reported at Gallego south of Juarez and may move west to link with the Palomas command.

Palomas N. M Sonora Juarez Orozco Gallego

Taft nominates numerous diplomatic and consular appointees

President Taft sent a slate of diplomatic and consular nominations to the Senate. New appointees include Craig Wadsworth of New York as secretary of legation at Teheran, Ralph B. Strassburger of New York at Bucharest, Harry Nolan of Washington state at Panama, Fairman R. Furness of Pennsylvania at St. Petersburg, Hallett Johnson of New Jersey at London, and others with transfers among secretaries in Constantinople Lisbon Rio and Mexico City among postings.

Washington Taft Senate Craig Wadsworth New York Rough Rider London Teheran Persia Ralph B. Strassburger Naval Academy Bucharest Harry ©. Nolan Washington State Yale Panama Fairman R. Furness Pennsylvania Harvard St. Petersburg Hallett Johnson New Jersey Columbia Sheldon L. Crosby Bankok Siam Henry I. Tennant Newark Lisbon City of Mexico Hollowman Phillip District of Columbia Constantinople William M. Andrews Ohio Franklin M. Gunther Virginia Rio Alex. Benson St. Pecerrary Secon Frederick Parting Texas

Chicago Heiress to Testify in Henry Swindle Case in Oakland

Miss Nellie Ingall, a Chicago heiress, is expected to travel to the West to testify for Thomas Bayley Henry, the alleged swindler said to have posed as an English barrister and London aristocrat. Police report Henry was imprisoned in England and once worked as an ironmonger in London after his 1905 arrest on a false charge.

Oakland Cal Nellie Ingall Chicago West Thomas Bayley Henry Henry London

Mikado of Japan Desires Peace

On his return to Japan Katsura discussed peace aims with a Russian newspaper. He carried an autographed letter to the czar but never delivered it as the czar was dying. The letter’s contents urged closer Japan Russia unity and possible alignment with Europe. Katsura informally offered Japan should declare common cause with the European group containing Russia.

Strpetorsburg Japan Katsura Russia St. Petersburg Kosever Sansoff

Key West Rodent Not Infected With Plague

Fear of bubonic plague in Key West was dispelled as Dr. John F. Anderson of the U S Health Service announced that a bacillus found on a rodent resembled plague but behaved differently. He will take culture tubes to Washington for tests and report results to local officials.

Key West Fle John F. Anderson United States Government Health Service Washington

Warren and Bride in Cuba Court Battle Over Bigamy

A high profile extradition case unfolds as Warren is held without bail on bigamy charges. His New York wife in Havana, a Cuban divorce history and a 25-year-old son complicate the matter. Warren seeks release on $2,500 bail while Supreme Court involvement escalates the dispute.

Nancier Warren McAdoo Connecticut Arren Supreme Court Ee Mrs. Warren No. 2 Havana Cuba Louisiana Bouwligny Rudolph Key West Fila America Prescott

Antleoreign Rising Near Mazatlan Exposed in Telegram

Four Americans including J B Underwood and Dr Miller report violent attacks by workers and suspected government troops at a mine eighty miles from the coast in Sinaloa. They claim Mexican authorities blocked telegrams to Texas Governor, seek urgent intervention. Mazatlan consul allegedly promised aid but military chief refused.

EL Paso Texas J. B. Underwood EF. Underwood F. A. Malins Dr. Miller Tominil Sinaloa Mazatlan Sinacla

Subscribing Offer From The Mobile Daily Item

A brief notice advertises a weekly subscription option for The Mobile Daily Item. The deal emphasizes eight steps and a ten cent price point, inviting readers to enroll for the newspaper each week.

Roosevelt Progressive bid unlikely to draw Southern Democrats

World correspondents report the Progressive party’s appeal in November is weak among Southern Democrats. No prominent Democrats align with Roosevelt, and plans to place a Democrat on state and local tickets seem doomed. The delegates’ stance on the Chicago convention speech and its negro issue adds to the uncertainty surrounding the movement.

New York Thctaf Ofvelt Progressive Party Col. Roosevelt Third Team Chicago

Sullivan a live one at 112 to perform in Chicago

Tim Sullivan, 112, will be among entertainers at the United Celtic American Societies demonstration in Chicago on September 8. He plans to jig against a 62 year old and perform other feats. Sullivan, of Wisconsin Bay, Wis, came to Chicago in 1848 and served in the Civil War, touted as the oldest living Irish American.

Chicago Tim Sullivan Sullivan Wisconsin Bay Wis

New Home Cure Promises Asthma Relief For All

Advertisement offers a free at home asthma cure trial for all ages and conditions. Claims the method works in any climate and eliminates wheeze paroxysms, urging readers to mail a coupon today with no payment required.

Frontier Asthma CO Niagara and Hudson Streets Buffalo, N. Y

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