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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
4
New York August reports a key witness expected in the Rosenthal case would testify about police graft and a police inspector tied to the probe. Investigators pursue links as a grand jury is to convene with Sam Schepps likely to be questioned about his exploits in the graft ring.
In Bienville the third open air service under the Protestant Churches federation drew a crowd larger than prior gatherings. D A Planck of the Central byterian Church preached a noted sermon criticizing moving picture shows. Professor Weinand led the song services as attendees expanded with extra benches to accommodate the growing attendance.
Chicago stere w ho have been without an or n since May 1 formed a new organization here yesterday with authority from the un officers. The charter of the former union was on ground that an organized strike had been called. The new group pledges rapid Rem machine reading of notes and aims for an opening party. Address in care Iti 8 15 7t.
Sheriff Richerson of Baldwin County and deputies raided blind tigers at Point Clear and Battles. D H Prichard of Battles and William McAdams of Point Clear were arrested and released on $800 bonds each for appearance in Bay Minette. The raids followed a tip that lawmen were coming.
In Walla Walla Washington on August 19 bloodhounds from the state helped locate attorneys Wilbur Toner and Frank Crowe who had strayed from their camp while hunting huckleberries. Found late that night on Salmon River about 50 miles from Walla Walla they had wandered 25 miles from camp after 36 hours apart from their party.
In Emberton England suffragettes confront Sir Edward Grey as he leaves church. He refuses to discuss the issue on scene, debates an amendment to the reform bill granting women voting rights, and eventually escapes in his motor car after a heated exchange.
The New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad excursion from Hattiesburg to Mobile brought nearly five hundred people to the city. Passenger Agent J. O. Gaither supervised the train as crowds gathered at stations to take advantage of the special rate for a Mobile visit.
Southern Railway through agent W Y Henderson and partners prepares exhibits of Mobile county products for fairs in the North, Canada, and several states. Shipments include sugar cane and Egyptian phalu grain to Danville, with shows planned in 81 fairs from Iowa to New York and Ontario.
A man named C. Long or Kraus, 24, who worked briefly at The Item, was captured after a Sunday confrontation with staff. Detectives identified him from a Ravenna based scam claim by the Acme Self Heating Iron Co alleging he posed as their agent to fleece victims along the coast. A Cleveland police warning letter and a photo aided recognition, with a court continuance granted until Thursday as witnesses prepare.
Moss committee files two reports on Florida Everglades charges and drainage division probes. It condemns Hays for North Carolina dealings, finds Elliott and Morehouse disciplined for technical charges, and notes no proven profit by Hays though relationships with Wright raise concerns.
Vienna reports Franz Josef marking his eighty second birthday with nationwide enthusiasm. The emperor in good health remains at Ischl, Upper Austria, as the imperial family attends a state banquet. Prince Leopold of Bavaria toasted the emperor, who responded briefly. A silver statuette souvenir was given to each guest.
At the Crown Theatre The Cool Place features a Gaumont two reel sensation Their Lives for Gold. A desperate leap from a bridge to a fast train, a horseback race, a dash for life across a river, a railroad wreck and a blazing chase headline this top local film attraction. No note in price change. Ad mScentea 81 28-31.
Classified seeks a young lady stenographer skilled with typewriter and rapid at taking notes. Accurate reading of notes required. Good salary for the right party. Address Young Lady care Carn then Office. 8:18-7.
Daniel Shields Gunning of New York, 23, grand nephew of the late Mrs. Leland Stanford and nephew of Colonel G. P. Lanteny, reportedly killed himself in Boston on August 18.
A fleet of seven aeroplanes will assemble at College Park Maryland this week for maneuvers. Included are two new machines not yet accepted by the government, a weight carrying plane and a swift small scout. Army officers expect extra pay for flying squad officers to attract recruits while insurance cancellations push officers to seek family provisions in case of accident.
Senator Myers of Montana introduced a bill to pay 35 760 to the widow of Dr. T B McClintic for two years salary. The physician, linked to the public health service, died of Rocky Mountain spotted fever after notable efforts in the Bitter Root valley where no cases occurred this year until his death.
A brief line notes home delivery for The Item at ten cents per week. The notice emphasizes convenient subscription and doorstep service. It reflects a local press offering affordable home delivery.
At Juarez Mex Aug 18 a Mexican Joan led by rebel soldiers seized the police station disarming the provisional chief and six officers. She rode off on the policemen's horses with supplies demanded from stores and reportedly plans to join her husband Colonel Lazero Alanis a rebel commander around Palomas.
Sam Schepps arrived in New York this forenoon and was taken to the West Side prison as a material witness in the Rosenthal murder case. District Attorney Whitman announced Schepps would likely be arraigned as a formality and that Schepps corroborated the story of Bald Jack Rose.
Information from Barrios Guatemala a major banana center reports that the United Comedy and the Guatemalan railway have arranged for extensive improvements to their ship.
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