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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
3
Loganport Indiana August 28 A woman Mrs William Bowyer while milking this morning found a fire in her home near the barn She dragged her husband and two children to safety before the roof collapsed and claimed the life of her 15 month old baby The mother already saved herself and others from the blaze but was left grief stricken by the tragedy
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In New Orleans on August 28 the corpse of Frank Smith, a Toledo and Marblehead, Ohio resident and real estate owner, lay unknown in Potter's Field for over a month before being exhumed and shipped to Marblehead. The find stemmed from a mystery surrounding his death and the efforts of his wife Miss Panny Julian of Toledo.
The ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as an antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes for tired tender moist feet. It claims relief from corns bunions blisters and callous spots and recommends use when breaking in new shoes. Sold everywhere for 25e with a substitute warning.
Frank B. Kellogg in Milwaukee cites cycles in civilization upgrades and a world movement toward liberal democracy. He links public demand for direct participation, initiative and recall to a new nationalism favoring higher education, greater government control of industry, and improved conditions for the masses.
Rev J E Cox of Foley writes that after years of severe cough and weak lungs he used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He states it helped from the first dose and continued use completely cured him.
The Aug 27 report says Zelig and Schepps supply key links against Police Lieutenant Charles Becker and five others in the Rosen thal murder case. Zelig claims Becker arranged a setup to arrest Rosenthal by planting a gun, then coerced witnesses to raise funds for Zelig’s defense.
The text weighs regulation of transportation versus federal control, warns against wealth concentration through corporations, and argues for open avenues of individual enterprise under strict government oversight to prevent monopolies and protect labor. It stresses that large capital is necessary but must not crush independent enterprises or exploitation.
Ynrique Maza was released despite protests after admitting the assault on United States charge d affaires Mr Gibson. The case centers on a claim of 557000 by Hugh Reilly, with prosecutors expected to proceed after Maza’s appearance before the police judge.
Axel Alexander of Union City Indiana travels to Philadelphia seeking a wife aged 17 to 22 with 5 ft 0 to 5 ft 6 in height and 120 to 149 pounds. He bans blue eyes and desires a life as a prosperous agriculturalist with a comfortable bank balance, noting his abstinence and estate ties.
The American Bar Association debated race admissions as William Morris of Minneapolis, one of three black lawyers ousted by the executive committee, resigned his ABA membership. Joseph Merrill of Thomasville Ga. moved to accept the resignation praising his dignified stance. Morris, who opposed admitting Negroes, was among the trio ousted. William H. Lewis remains a member.
President Taft announced from the rear platform of his private car that he would not take part in further political activity. He said he aimed to celebrate Ohio's centennial political life and would address the people of Ohio but not on political matters.
An offer to receive The Mobile Daily Item delivered to homes for ten cents weekly. The notice highlights a low-cost subscription option and home delivery service.
In Cleveland Obie Aug 28 a Zion African Evangelical church bishop signed an official emblem for the church. The flag features twelve stars on purple and twelve red white and blue bars. Purple symbolizes Christ after the crucifixion, red sins washed white purity and blue the Negro ally to the United States.
Mrs. Julia Larkin Zimmerman of Ithaca filed for separation from David Zimmerman a dentist of 85 West 181 Street New York City. Married in 1906 they separated in 1909 and she alleges he kept her under surveillance by detectives and relatives after boarding with Mrs. William H. Crane. She says he has a large income and asks alimony in a suitable manner.
E. E. Youngs from Berkshire VI says he suffered from constipation and indigestion until using Dr. King's New Life Pills. He claims the remedy is excellent for stomach liver or kidney troubles and notes the price at 25 cents at all druggists.
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