Spanish Prisoner Scam Letter Reaches Alabama Reader
A Madrid based swindle known as the Spanish prisoner scam targets U S citizens. A letter to J B Bishop in Mobile describes a supposed release of a prisoner with a fortune and asks for a cable response to claim a share. Police caution readers to ignore such solicitations and provide no funds or information.
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Madrid
Sheckers
Mobile
J. B. Bishop
Washington
Alabama
Army Worm Threatens Hay Crops Says Expert
Farm Expert George A. Maloney warns the army worm is now attacking hay and forage crops across the county. He notes heavy infestations in some areas and says prompt action is needed to prevent substantial crop damage, with the cotton worm also at work but more controllable.
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George A. Maloney
Maloney
Mr. Maloney
Daughters of Leishman Injured in Auto Wreck
Countess Louis de Gentaut-Biron and Miss Nancy Leishman two daughters of John G A Leishman United States ambassador to Germany were injured in an automobile accident near Ingolstadt Bavaria Mrs Leishman unhurt one daughter suffered light brain concussion the other thigh injuries Both women were moved to Munich by the Bavarian, Sanitary Society and lodged in a hotel Ambassa dor Leishman departed Berlin for Munich after the crash The chauffeur reportedly swerved to avoid a wagon and struck a tree
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Berlin
Louis de Gentaut-Biron
Nancy Leishman
John G. A. Leishman
United States
Germany
Ingolstadt
Bavaria
Munich
Novelty Auction in Mobile Sells High Grade Furniture
Public auction in Mobile will feature brand new high grade furniture for cash or on time payments. Sale starts Monday with a novelty theme and items available for bidding.
Thomas C. Noyes Dies at Washington Club
Thomas C. Noyes president of the Washington American League baseball club and news manager of the Washington Star died suddenly this morning of pneumonia after falling ill Friday. He was 61.
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Thomas C. Noyes
Washington
Washington American League Baseball Club
Washington Star
Rip Out Your Dress Shields Fire Em Quick
A snappy campaign urges removing dress shields to cope with heat and perspiration. The message promotes wearing any weight of clothing and living in hot, stuffy conditions without the shields.
Zemo advertised as quick action skin remedy
An EK Rose Medicine Co. advertisement touts Zemo for eczema pimples and dandruff claiming instant irritation relief and a vanishing liquid formula. It notes a Mineral size trial bottle for 26 cents with a money back guarantee and lists Van Antwerp Drug Co. Inc as a seller.
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Zemo
EK. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
van Antwerp Drug Co.,, Inc
Fire damages cargo on Clyde Line steamer Lio Grande
Fire gutted the lower hatch of the Clyde Line steamer Lio Grande just before departure for New York. Six feet of water flooded the area but the turpentine cargo was saved. The ship will remain docked for several days to repair.
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Brunswick
Gen
Clyde Line
Lio Grande
New York
Matilda Radeloff Found Not Guilty in Husband Murder
In Cincinnati on August 21 a jury acquitted Mrs. Matilda Radeloff of murdering her husband on April 4. She testified she acted in self defense during the fatal meeting, and the verdict cleared her of homicide charges.
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Cincinnati
Matilda Radeloff
Husbard
Not Guilty in Chicago Murder Trial
Mrs. Florence Bernstein was found not guilty of murdering her husband George Bernstein. jurors deliberated for 25 hours. She returned to jail to collect belongings as a cheer rose from inmates. The couple’s reconciliation attempt preceded the fatal shooting May 4.
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Chicago
Florence Bernstein
George Bernstein
Hearings on Shipping Trust to Open in England Sept 3
Government suit to dissolve the shipping trust will be heard in England beginning September 3. The official hearing party led by Special Examiner Charles E. Pickett sails for Liverpool tomorrow on the Adriatic. In Chicago prime steers sold at 10.60, top price in years as high grade cattle rise.
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New York
Shipping Trust
England
Liverpool
Charles E. Pickett
Chicago
Senator Godbold Seeks Vacant U S Attorney Post
The Wilcox Progressive Era reports Senator N D Godbold seeks the Southern District of Alabama US attorney vacancy created by W H Armbrecht resignation. He is a Florence Normal College and Alabama graduate with 17 years of practice and broad endorsements from officials and counties. Taft is expected to back him.
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Wilcox
N. D. Godblold
United States
Southern District of
Alabama
W. H. Armbrecht
Godbold
State Normal College At
Florence
University of Alabama
Wilcox County
Senate
Congress
Taft
Pensacola Enforces Rat Guards on All Vessels
Pensacola customs officials strictly enforce a rule requiring rat guards on all ships at wharves after quarantine release. Foreign port vessels must display preserved guards over the hawsers, while coastwise ships like the Tarpon are exempt locally but may face guards in Mobile.
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Pensacola
Fla
Mobile
Tarpon
Impacts of Mexican Insurrection on Customs Receipts
In Mexico City on Aug 22 officials note fiscal year end receipts to July 1 1912 show a $2 million drop from the previous year. Projections for the next year estimate a further $1.5 million decline under current conditions. government losses from Juarez occupation are put at $300000.
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Mexico City
Juarez
Orville Wright Ducked By Hydro Aircraft on River
Dayton Ohio August 21 Orville Wright lost control of a hydro aeroplane during an experimental flight over the Miami river and plunged into shallow water He was not seriously hurt though he received a blow to the eye Wright saved part of the craft from sinking despite the mishap He and his late brother Wilbur had previously decided against continued flight tests.
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Homer
Fagar G Sawyer
Sawyer
Lamar
Ohio
George Thompson
Denver
Thompson
Dayton
Orville Wright
Miami River
Wilbur
Orville
Mr. Wright
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Aciscola Coledo Preciddos
George
Madras
Just
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Little Rock
Ark
Shawler
Ashdown
MecLow
McLow
McLoww
Meow
New Orleans
Edward B. Greenlaw
Covington
Greenlaw Lumber Company, Ltd
Ramsey
St. Tammany Parish
Simla
India
China
Tibet
Lhasa
Petroit
Mich
Thomas
Glennon
Common Council
L. Hammer Dry Goods Co
Rio de Janeiro
Mayfield
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