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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1912

Page

12

McFadden's Fiasco at Mobile Theatre Excites Audiences

The Mobile Theatre hosts McFadden's Fias, a brisk wholesome comedy by Outcault and Townsend. The show features a strong cast, notable scenery, and lively vaudeville acts, with matinees Friday and Saturday and a heavy week ahead at Ben Harney and Dreamland venues.

McFadden R. F. Outcault HE. M. Townsend New Journal Ben Harney Theatre Ben Harney Orchestra Dreamland Dreamland Orchestra

Knife Duel Injures Two Men Near Jackson and Earle

Wille Jordan and Tom Heard fought with knives near Jackson and Earle streets last night at about 10. Heard is in serious condition at the city hospital with neck and head wounds. Jordan is in the jail hospital with neck and hand wounds.

Wille Jordan Tom Heard Netroes Jackson Earle Jordan

One Day Only at Royal Theatre Monday August 26

Washington Irving event at the Royal Theatre for one day only admission ten cents children five cents. Aimed at appeal for old and young with a reminder not to miss it. It sit on (OCR fragment).

Washington Irving Royal Theatre

Untermyer Defends Alton Parker in 1904 Campaign

London reports Samuel Untermyer a Tammany ally says Roosevelt’s handling of corporate contributions in 1904 showed boldness and courage. He notes Roosevelt denounced Parker over corporate funding and suggests the public knew the truth. Campania voyage home scheduled today.

London Samuel Untermeyer Tammans Stanley Steel Trust Theodore Roosevelt Campania Watermeyer Cotytelyou Roosevelt Alton B. Parker Wall Street

Wanted good live male canvassers for easy pay

George Washington alias Peg was struck over the head with a bottle last night near Royal and Madison streets by Willie Wilson alias Devil. Wilson was arrested by the police.

St. Andrews George Washington Peg Royal and Madison Streets Willie Wilson Devil Wiron

Weekly Building Page Appears Wednesdays and Sundays

The newspaper notes a regular feature titled Building Page that appears every Wednesday and Sunday. It urges readers not to miss the section as it contains ongoing listings and advertisements related to construction and home projects.

Wall Street Trade Outlook Holds Steady Amid Debate

The New York market shows waning speculative enthusiasm after an early month rise. Rail wage arbitration and potential freight-rate limits unsettle profits, while general trade and industry remain robust with strong steel and copper activity and rising textile demand worldwide.

Local Grocery Ad Highlights Best Brands and Deals

An old advertisement lists top choices with per unit prices and pack sizes. It mentions Best Creamery Butter per pound 2 pounds for Fresh Corn Flakes and Camp’s Soup can prices, plus specials on soap bars and tomato paste. It includes Best American Sai and Best Deviled Ham offers with peck and other quantities.

Global trade activity and harvest prospects reported

The article notes continued favorable trade activity worldwide and steady consumption of American manufactures on a record basis. It suggests the total yearly imports over exports for the country will not exceed in any month after autumn reports, unlike July, as the fiscal year advances.

Calumet and Hecla India Manchester Russia Japan

Burial of Miss Willetta E Word

The funeral for Miss Willetta E Word was held from the family home at 249 State Street and at St Francis Street Methodist Church. Services were led by Rev A E Donnelly and Rev Sandford with many friends in attendance. Burial followed at Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers James Holcombe William Holcombe Robert Holcombe Fred Demony A Tyson A J Crosby B S Thompson and Thomas F Hodges.

Willetta E. Word State Street St. Francis Street Methodist Church A. E. Donnelly Government Street Methodist Church Sandford First Christian Church Magnolia Cémetér James Holcombe William Holcombe Robert Holcombe Fred Demony A. Tyson A. J.crosby B. S. Thompson Thomas F. Hodges

Verberk entered into rest at 8 30 a m August 24 1912

Funeral notices announce EMILE P VERBERKE of 308 Madison street to attend his funeral from the residence tomorrow morning at 8 30 o clock and from St Vincent church with a requiem mass at 9 interment in the Catholic cemetery. YERGER died August 21 1912 ARTHUR WARREN YERGER age thirty five funeral Sunday afternoon 3 at Major Williamson residence Government street loop interment private.

Verberf Emile P. Verberke Madison Street St. Vincent's Church Yerger Arthur Warren Yerger Walter P Williamson Government Street Loop

Will Burn Minister in Effigy Says Miss Oaklies

Grand Junction Col April 24 Miss Teresa Oaklies leads a group of outraged spinsters planning to burn Rev Elmer V Huffer in effigy over sermons about Love Courtship and Marriage She denounces the minister and vows to defend bachelor girls while organizing a society to protect maidens interests and burn Huffer first action to string up a dummy.

Grand Junction Col Elmer V. Huffer Helen Gould Teresa Oaklies Grand Juniion Mirs Oaklies Huffer

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