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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
13
Alton evangelist of Rep gids announces Semmes Alabama camp meeting beginning today. He notes 1,200 visitors last year and that tents and cots are free for the needy with a free will offering to cover expenses. Quinton recalls poverty in childhood and aims to give others the same opportunities he lacked.
An inclusive appeal invites all communities to Dreamland promising shelter and meals at no cost. Free will offerings will be accepted from supporters. The message emphasizes universal care across faiths and social classes. Implemented by a charitable effort at Dreamland.
Governor Wilson sent a telegram to Governor Marshall on his nomination as Democratic vice presidential candidate. He expressed sincere congratulations and pride in associating with Marshall on the Democratic ticket and wished success for the party’s opportunity to serve the people.
An early morning fire at 177 South Tarragona street in Pensacola destroyed the bottling plant. Firefighters arrived near 1:00 AM but could not prevent extensive damage. Origin undetermined. containment kept spread to adjacent businesses. Plant likely unusable for several months.
The Montgomery to New Orleans pay car of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad arrived in the city this morning then left at 9 30 for the home station. Crews on the car are guarding the road between Mobile and Montgomery after an attempt to wreck the train near Castleberry Alabama last Friday. Spikes were removed and rails loosened but section men spotted the threat in time to avert a wreck. Bloodhounds traced the trail but the would be wreckers remain at large. A performance of Old Black Joe at Dreamland drew crowds.
John Paulsen and John Estlemoor of Nobles saw mill were stranded Friday night when the launch Lena hit a submerged log at the mouth of Escambia bay and sank to the depression. They clung to a corner of the boat until the Florence rescued them and brought them in. Saturday morning the owner had men raise the craft.
Deputy Sheriff Hugh Gillis today arrested Brother Rhodes Eden Rhodes Edward Rhodes and Millie Jackson in Milltown near Crichton and jailed them on assault and battery charges. The parties are alleged to have taken part in a general fight Sunday morning in which Edward
Sampson, the complainant, alleges a severe beating by arrestees. The om family claims Sampson shares guilt and demands his arrest. A war per may be requested.
Joseph R. Wilson, younger brother of the Democratic nominee, becomes a member of the publicity bureau of the Democratic national committee. He edits the Nashville Banner. Governor Woodrow Wilson toured New York and traveled to Trenton after talks with Democratic leaders.
Forecast for Mobile and vicinity calls for generally fair and warm conditions tonight and Wednesday with light variable winds. Alabama and Mississippi expect fair weather, with high temperatures and variable winds. A high pressure system maintains warmth for Mobile while a cooler air mass is noted over Wyoming and the northern Rockies. Albert Ashenberger, Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.
Heavy rain in Chicago delays the Philadelphia Chicago double header with the Nationals. If postponed, the Cubs will have two days’ rest before facing New York on Wednesday. Manager Chance said Richie will pitch Wednesday if needed.
On August 20 in Momery Alabama new corporations filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Barry Gin Company of Fayette formed to manufacture cotton seed products and operate gins. Bayley Music Company Inc of Mo stock 10000, fully paid in. Greensboro County Fair Association to hold public expositions with stock 2500, 1000 paid in. Wood Grocery Company of Riptal stock 2000, 1800 paid in. Musicians headline tease ends fragmentarily.
Kennedy Laurendine, a clerk for Tax Assessor EB Laurendine, narrowly escaped a mugging at Government and Roper streets. The unidentified man lunged for his throat but stumbled, allowing Laurendine to flee a block, with police later patrolling the area. The victim praised the auto patrol for rapid response.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism in men and women. It markets a two month treatment per bottle and offers testimonials. mail order available for $1.00. Dr. BE. W. Hall of St. Louis endorses the remedy and says druggists stock it.
Walter Brence of Benton county Mississippi confessed to killing Lewly Knutt two years earlier after embracing religion at a camp meeting. The 1911 murder near Hickory Flat involved no eyewitnesses. Brence led authorities to the widow victim's home for a midnight prayer before surrendering for trial.
For ten days Shaffer Bros. Crichton butchers complained of corn thefts from their patch. Deputy Gillis arrested Will Foster, a negro, last night on the charge and said he will prove Foster's guilt. The item ends with an advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Knoxville report says Kid Williams, star southpaw of Morristown in the Appalachian League, has been sold to the Brooklyn National League club for about $1000. The move strengthens Brooklyn’s pitching staff with a hardened minor league ace.
George R. Sheldon former treasurer of the Republican national committee in 1908 is chosen as treasurer of the committee for the present campaign Chairman Hilles announced today in Washington.
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