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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1912

Page

2

Sullivan Denounces English Attacks On U S Olympic Team

James B D Sullivan United States commissioner to Olympic Games issued a statement refuting accusations in the London press that American athletes pocketed or beat pistols at Stockholm. He calls the claims false and urges readers to rely on authentic data and signatures for proof. Also notes Thanhouser film showing at Crown Theatre at 8:30 PM.

Nziw James BD United States Sullivan Hhe Ee Ovine London Mne Stockholm Bullivan England

Aviator Panier Burned As Aircraft Damaged In Hangar

Pierre Panier, aviator, suffered severe burns while a Burgiss Martin airplane prepared for the Gordon Bennett race here on September 9 was damaged by a gas tank explosion in the hangar. Panier and two assistants moved the aircraft outside and extinguished the flames before total loss. Damages to airplane and hangar totaled $500.

Pierre Panter America Gordon Bennett International Panier Maine

Doctors Gave Her Up in Elmo Missouri

A woman recalls medical dire straits before using a vegetable compound that reportedly eased severe illness. She describes prior doctors predicting surgery for female troubles and a tumor, with intense pain and sleeplessness.

Elmo, Mo Ny Sinese

Hartwell Campaign Ends With Fiery Ward Meeting

Harry Hartwell closes his campaign in Mobile's city wards with a rally at Franklin and State streets. L C Irvine defends recall talk, while Burns Annan and others reprise attacks on Pat Lyons, highlighting accusations and political fallout from the recall controversy.

Harry Hartwell Franklin State Streets Oberhaus Bull” Burns Frank Annan L. C. Irvine Hartwell Harry Office Seekers' Club B.” Burns John Case Chris Bailey Pete Jackson Theodore Brocker Jon Williamson Dick Owen Burns Harry Hlartwell Lfe Lyons Pat Lyons Mobile Pat Barry Willie Hanlon Tom Price Pillane Schwarz Irvine

Want Ads Sunday Push for The Mobile Item Readers

The Mobile Item urges readers to submit Want ads for publication in the Sunday issue. Ads cost a few cents and offer easy exposure. Call Bellphone 222 or Home 180 for assistance. The paper also notes free theatre tickets for names appearing in classifieds, with tickets from Ben Barner Theatre or Dreamland.

Rece Ben Barner Theatre Dreamland

Wilson to Visit Buffalo for Labor Event in New York

Governor Wilson plans his first New York State speech Monday in Buffalo. He departs Sunday night and arrives Monday morning for a luncheon with a labor group. Afterward he attends a reception, dinner, and a citizens’ meeting before returning to Trenton.

Sea Girt Wilson New York State Buffalo New York United Trades and Labor Councils Norman F. Mack Erie County Democratic Committees Kuffalo Trenton

City Brevities: July Case Updates and Local Incidents

Absence of counsel for W W Dixon a section foreman for Louisville and Nashville Rail Road led to a hearing on health law violations being postponed to September 4. Dixon allegedly buried animals along the railroad right of way. George Brill and James Scott arraigned for sailboat theft from W M Doyle Oakdale were released on habeas corpus after Doyle recovered his property. A gas stove pilot light accident caused Miss Minnie Dolive to suffer facial and arm burns at her home. injuries to Mrs Dolive’s relatives were superficial.

W. W. Dixon Louisville and Nashville Railroad Dixon George Brill James Scott Inferior Criminal Court W. M. Doyle Oakdale Samuel B. Browne Doyle W. S. Dolive Minnie Dolive

Leaps to His Death in Charlotte Hospital

Samuel B. Hayes a 34 year old businessman of Charlotte leaped from his third floor room at St. Peter's hospital early this morning after his nurse left to fetch an ice cap. He had been brought in the previous night in a semi delirious condition.

Charlotte N. C Samuel B. Hayes St. Peter's Hospital

Bay Steamship Co Excursion to Eastern Shore from Dauphin

One of the Bay Steamship Co. steamers will run an excursion on Monday to all landings on the Eastern Shore to North Wharf. The steamer will depart at 10 a.m. from the docks at the foot of Dauphin Street. Returning, it leaves Battles at 9.

the Bay Steamship Co North Wharf Dauphin Street

Superintendent Tapia Critically Ill Reported Today

Manuel F. Tapia superintendent of sewers is critically ill with little hope for recovery. Mrs. David Michael and Misa Bessie Schlesinger returned from a four week visit to relatives in St. Francisville Louisiana and New Orleans.

Manuel F. Tapia David Michael Misa Bessie Schlesinger St. Francisville New Orleans

Deaths of Horses in Kansas Linked to Forage Poisoning

The department of agriculture and Kansas authorities report many western Kansas horse deaths are from forage poisoning due to drought. An expert found pasture plants caused intestinal irritation from lack of rainfall, and suggested feeding green alfalfa to prevent further trouble.

Washington Department of Agriculture Kansas Bureau of Animal Industry

Fireworks Display Lights Monroe Park on Labor Day

A magnificent fireworks show lit Monroe Park on Labor Day night as residents gathered to watch the colorful display. The report notes a festive atmosphere and broad community participation in the event.

Monroe Park

Pitcher Leverett Seeks Divorce From Wife

Horace Leverett, pitcher for the Minneapolis team of the American Association, filed for divorce in the district court here against Hadais Leverett, charging desertion. The suit outlines the breakdown of the marriage and seeks legal relief.

Pitcher Leverett Minneapolis Minn Horace Leverett Americ Association Hadais Leverett

McFaddens Flats Opens Season at Mobile Theatre

The 1912-13 season debuts with a well balanced company presenting McFaddens Flats a pure mirthful farce with political satire and new features. The Yellow Kids Alex and George plus Miss Mattie Borum Harry Robinson and Miss Lillian Beach provide songs and comic numbers. Babe Dolan delivers Home Run Bill and the show repeats this afternoon and tonight with a matinee.

Mobile Theatre McFadden Timothy McFadden Jacob Baumgartner Alex George Mattie Borum Harry Robinson Wilson Lillian Beach Babe Dolan MacFadden

Bush brothers fined after farm dispute near Michigan Avenue

Hearing before Recorder Hale led to dismissal of Charles Frank Henry Bush and George Sete. The court ordered payment of a $10 fine after a sensational mixup of their farm on Bush's lane near Michigan Avenue.

Bush Brothers Bush's Lane Michigan Avenue Hale Jonal Charles Frank Henry Bush George Sete

Grand Jury Not Through With Dynamite Planting

Boston August 31 renewed interest in the Lawrence textile strike case as the grand jury reconvenes to consider indictments against William M. Wood Dennis J Collins and a third man not yet arrested The third man ill at home may surrender Tuesday and is described as a prominent social financial figure The Walker household hosted the dinner where the events occurred and one young member died of acute indigestion shortly after.

Boston Lawrence William M. Wood American Woolen Company Dennis J. Collins Mr. Wood

Shrimp Charged With Death

New Orleans report details Benedict Walker’s death after a too hearty shrimp meal as of August 31. Medical examiner investigates cause and circumstances surrounding the mishap.

New Orleans Benedict Walker

Grand Rally Tonight Aug 31 in St Josephs Street

G Morgan Eldridge prominent Americus banker and drug company head drops dead watching a fire at Allen Fort residence in Southwest Georgia. Eldridge, 49, survived by wife and two children. Also notes a Thanhouser film showing at Crown Theatre today only.

Americus G. Morgan Eldridge Southwest Georgia Allen Fort Lucile Thanhouser Crown Theatre

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Outicura Stuart Lydia E. Pinkham Foreman Muckraker Hartwell Brigade ANNAN Ananias Empire State Labor Day Fosie Sphinx Murray Hill Club JOS. A. Magnus & CO Cincinnati, Ohio McFadden’s Flats George Bush Walker ST. Joseph Bienville Square
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