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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1912

Page

3

Proposals for Ohio Constitution Amendments Move Ahead

Ohio voters face a September 3 election on forty proposed amendments from woman suffrage to taxation and good roads. A six month constitutional convention drafted the measures, with nightly state meetings by lawyers, ministers, and officials debating impacts before the statewide vote.

Columbus Ohio Secretary of State General Assembly Supreme Court Circuit Courts Court of Last Resort Circuit Court Court of Appeals Tabor Cities Torren Common Pleas Court Common Pleas United States Boards of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction

Taft Supporter Seeks Re election in Michigan Senate Fight

In Grand Rapids Michigan political shifts after the Chicago convention split the GOP. Senator William Alden Smith faces Theodore Joslin Adrian mayor and George P Hummer Grand Rapids manufacturer in a three sided contest for the senate seat with Governor Osborn shifting toward Roosevelt Johnson and the Progressive ticket.

Grand Rapids Mich William Alden Smith Senate Smith Chicago Michigan Roosevelt Teddy Taft New Progressive Party Theodore Joslin Adrian Joslin George P. Hummer Hummer Osborn Professor Wilson Johnson William Alden

Mangled Women Found On The Battlefield Near Managua

Washington dispatch from United States Minister Weitzel reports casualties after a four day engagement near Managua. Contrary to initial belief, many victims were women, some wounded while carrying ammunition for the men. most injuries came from machetes, with about 12 non combatants hurt and no foreigners among the injured.

Washington Managua State Department United States Weitzel

Diabetic Patient Improvement Story Tied to Fulton Compound

A Collingswood New Jersey diabetic patient Joseph Allen under five physicians showed extreme illness with weight loss and impaired function. Opium was used to ease symptoms until a Philadelphia patient with the same disease prompted treatment change, leading to a reported recovery five years prior. John J. Fulton Co promotes Fulton Diabetic Compound via Van Antwerp's Drug Co and offers mail literature and case advice.

Joseph Allen Collingswood New Jersey Philadelphia Allen Fulton van Antwerp Drug Co

Massacre of Servians Rouses Public in Belgrade

Belgrade reports Turkish massacres on the Servian frontier after an attack on Sienitza. Mass meetings denounce the Porte and 5,000 march to the palace demanding war. King Peter returns for summer holiday as cabinet prepares a report on the crisis.

Belgrade Servia Serviana Sienitza Porte Turkey Servian Peter

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claims Piles Relief

An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles and various skin ailments. It promises to subdue itching irritation inflammation and swelling, providing comfort and joy, and notes the salve also heals burns ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and eruptions at 25 cents.

Bucklen

Microbe ends its tale by jumping into the ink well

A humorous account from Washington recounts Assistant Surgeon General Rucker and a disheartened microbe discussing public health efforts against pests. The microbe questions the bedbug’s fate, the sanitary detective tracks it, and the microbe ends by leaping into the ink well.

Washington Public Health Service Rucker Skeeter Sanitary

Montana Woman's Home Saved by Congress

Washington Aug 26 Congress passed the Shoshone irrigation claim bill saving a Montana home mortgage for Mrs Katherine McDonald of Butter and awarding her 11606 dollars from a 42000 dollar relief fund. The measure covers about 490 claimants who suffered losses from a contracting firm's failure in the Wyoming irrigation project. President Taft had vetoed an earlier version but approved the final form which funds the payments from the general reclamation fund.

Washington Montana Katherine McDonald Congress MacDonald Taft General Reclamation Fund

Suspension of rights in Juarez ends amnesty for rebels

Amnesties for rebels in Mexico are terminated as guarantees suspend nationwide. Prisoners of war may be executed under the new policy announced from Mexico City. General Joaquin Tellez in Juarez awaits official orders while rebel leaders have not yet claimed the amnesty. Doubt remains over Orozco’s fate and possible escape toward Sonora.

Juarez Mexico Mexico City Joaquin Tellez Orozco Chihuahua Sonora Clars Harrison Mutual Burial Association Northwest Corner Cent Conception Streets

Moroccan Pretender Seizes Nine French Hostages at Marrakesh

Casablanca dispatch reports Bi Mibu, the Moroccan pretender, taking nine French captives including Vice Consul Jacques Maigret after Kaid El Glawi handed them over. French forces under Mangin push toward Marrakesh, seeking to unite with Colonel Joseph’s troops. scouts estimate 20,000 soldiers needed for a safe assault, Magin lacking numbers.

Casablanca Morocco Marakesh Magin

Building Page Appears Each Wednesday and Sunday

A weekly feature titled Building Page appears in both Wednesday and Sunday editions. The page highlights new listings, architectural notes, and local property updates for readers seeking construction and real estate insight.

Three Alabamians Among Gould Trophy Winners at Sea Girt

At Sea Girt on August 25 the Gould rapid fire match results were released. Sergeant Jackson of the US Marine Corps won the Gould trophy with 140 of 160. Alabama competitors fared well with Sergeant Test at 138 in fourth place and T C Locke at 128 in tenth place. Tyro prize honors went to Captain Morris of Alabama with 124.

Gould Sergeant Jackson United States Marine Corps Sergeant Test Alabama T. C. Locke Tyro Captain Morris

Doctor Hartman Responds to Letters on Peruna Testimonials

Dr Hartman addresses readers questioning testimonial accuracy for patent medicines and urges caution. He notes Mrs Bogle’s letter and claims many testimonials are false or bought, and says Peruna is advertised with a KA TAR NO formula from TAR NO Company. He invites inquiries and offers a free booklet.

Dr. Hartman Alice Bogle Hartefall Mia Tar-No Columbus

Ship sinks in collision off the Netherlands coast

The steamship Eton from Buenos Ayres July 4 sank today off Njuimoen on the Dutch coast after a collision with the Dutch steamer Atlantic. All crew were saved and landed in Amsterdam by the Atlantic. The Eton, of 2,670 tons gross, owned by Austin Friars Company of London, lies in shallow water and threatens navigation.

Amsterdam Eton Buenos Ayres Njuimoen Netherlands Atlantic Terdam Austin Friars. Company of Londort

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