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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1912

Page

10

Marshall Bashes Trusts in Maine Speech

Gov R Marshall of Indiana toured Maine in support of the Democratic slate. He denounced trusts from a humanitarian view, arguing they crush opportunity for young men and threaten democracy by turning individuals into mere cogs in a vast industrial system. He urged economic fairness and warned of restraint on personal happiness.

Wiston Maine Gova Pernns R. Marshall Indiana Yenioc Presty Plaisted Tate Inor Marshall Marshall Lewiston

Photo of Spanish royal children at Granada palace

The latest picture shows Prince Don Jamie recovering from ear surgery with his brother Alphonse, heir to the throne, at the Royal Chateau in Granada. In the background Infanta Marie Christine, three, and Infanta Beatrice, seven, appear with their governess.

Spain Granada Don Jamie Alphonse Infanta Marie Christine Infanta Beatrice Meetahs

Langan Names Watchers in Commissioner Bid

David D. Langan, a candidate for commissioner, announced yesterday that supporters will serve as watch wards to monitor the election. The move aims to ensure fairballot handling and vigilant oversight during voting.

Langan David D. Langan

Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Relief

Advertises Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liquid remedy for sluggish liver constipation and biliousness. Claims it replaces calomel, suitable for children and adults, with a money back guarantee and 50 cent price from any druggist.

Dodson Liever

Appointment of poll watchers by ward names

Afternoon the appointment of the following watchers at the various polls: First ward Ed P White, second ward George J Hooks, third ward W B McAleer, fourth ward Cornelius Skaily, fifth ward Joseph A Langan, sixth ward Joseph N McAleer, seventh ward Martine Norden, eighth ward Frank Cullom, ninth ward Kammle Fritz, tenth ward James Haley.

Ed P. White George J. Hooks W. B.mcaleer Cornelius Skaily Joseph A. Langan Joseph N. McAleer Martine Norden Frank Cullom Kammle Fritz James Haley

Woman Kills Husband in Self Defense at Marysville Farm

In Knox County Tennessee near Marysville Mrs James Carver killed her husband at their farm home. She surrendered claiming years of abuse with the husband forcing a chair from her then she seized a pistol and fired. The shot caused almost instant death and she said she fired only to escape. Mrs Carver aged forty said her husband was five years older.

Knoxville Tenn Marysville James Carver Carver

Thanhouser Delux Adaptation of Owen Meredith Poem

Saturday only Lucile three reels deluxe adaptation by Thanhouser features love jealousy adventure and battle. Biggest offering of the season with no price raise admission be children 3 years old and over must pay opens 10 am come early to avoid the rush.

Lucile Owen Meredith Thanhouser

Boy on Horse Rescues Father and Woman from Lake

In Letchatchie Alabama Mrs. Sara Robinson and Mr. Lee Rogers were saved from drowning after Rogers and his eight year old son David rode to shore. The boy turned his horse around and guided Rogers to aid Mrs. Robinson who had sunk several times.

Letchatchie Ala Sara Robinson Miss Jenkins Lee Rogers Robinson David Mrs. Robinson Mr. Rogers

Pearl Diving in Broome Reveals Lucrative Yet Lethal Trade

In Broome Western Australia a booming pearl and shell industry draws 326 pearling luggers from Broome harbor to distant beds. Divers mainly Malays and Japanese endure deep water dangers under stringent regimes with life lines and helmets while profits come from shell and pearls though illicit trade and deadly hurricanes threaten the delicate operation.

Broome Western Australia Ceylon Persian Gulf Broome Harbor M. L. Pechell Broome Hospital

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles ad

An old medical advertisement promotes Texas Wonder by Dr. E. W. Hall claiming to cure kidney and bladder issues, diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments in men women and children. It notes a mail order option for 1.00 and asserts two months of treatment per bottle with testimonials.

Texas E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis Astyptodyne, Chemical CO Wilmington N. C Gentieuen Gobareerer Bell Lumber’ Col Company J. BR. Bell Astyptodyne Chemical Company Front Street

Dreadnought Arkansas Placed in Commission

The new dreadnought Arkansas was formally turned over to the Navy Department in Philadelphia today. Officers assigned include Captain E. C. Smith Commander William Hoffatt as legislative officer and Arthur M. Keating as personnel commander with J. H. Ing.

Philadelphia Arkansas Navy Department Wav E. Cc. Smith William Hoffatt Arthur M. Keating J. H. Ing

Marines Escape Rebels After Rail Repair Clash

In Bluefields Nicaragua on Aug 29 fifty US Marines were fired on by rebels while repairing the Managua to Leon railroad. They retreated then finished the work and returned to Managua. Major Butler moved to reinforce. Corto remains a rebel refuge with gunboats nearby. Telegraph lines are down west of Managua but coast areas are quiet.

Bluefields Nicaragua Managua Leon Major Butler Corto Annapolis Denver Justin

Charges allege Jackson police officials pressured raids

Formal charges accuse Chief Ailo and Assistant Chief Ruffin of soliciting tribute from disorderly house proprietors and claim officers feared raiding gambling dens under their influence. Otto Parker filed the charges with Mayor Crowder as police testimony described a surrounding climate of unease and alleged knowledge of illicit houses. Some witnesses contradicted Parker and Polk’s assertions.

Jackson Miss Ailo Ruffin Allen Otto Parker Parker W. L. Polk Polk

Girl Conceals Saws in Hair and Corset

A young woman smuggled eight steel saws and muriatic acid into Reynolds Farnsby at the Tombs prison. A saw falling in his cell exposed the plot, she confessed to hiding tools in her hair and corset and planned to flee with him to Canada. Deputy Commissioner Wright turned her over for protection.

New York Tombs Reynolds Farnsby Farnsby Canada Wright

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BOV THE Trusts Republic Don Jaimie Alphonse and Marie Christine King and Queen OF W. J. McCowan F. A. McCowan Dauphin Street Bell Chambr Ivu Crown Theatre Pearl Diving Singapore Blatz Holberg Mercantile Co., Ltda Commerce Street Mobile, Als Bell Phone 234 Dreadnought Mount Ours, N.C United States Hichester Chichester Besnake Chichesters Jackson, Miss North Royal Street Lyons Ann and Government Streets Fourth Ward—Bayou and Springhill Avenue St. Joseph Street Bienville Square Lyons Campaign Committee
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