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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1912

Page

8

Obituary notices for Spiro Frognitz Horst and Nuinkirkin

Mrs Mary A Spiro 76 resident of Mobile dies after lingering illness at 368 Dauphin Street. Survived by son John Spiro and daughter Mrs Mary Frognitz. News received in Mobile of Charles F Horst Birmingham Ala death after weeks illness. Horst born in Mobile, son of Martin and Apollonia Worst. Martin Worst once Mobile mayor. Henrik Nuinkirkin Norwegian seafarer dies Friday at marine hospital. formerly assistant engineer on Norwegian steamer Viator. Interment Magnolia Cemetery. remains handled by Heronson Sands.

Mary A. Spiro Mary A. Spire Mobile Dauphin Street Ireland John Spiro Mary Frognitz Charles F. Horst Birmingham Ala Martin and Apollonia Martin Lorst Henrik Nuinkirkin Norway Marine Nuinkirkin Viator Heronson & Sands Magnolia Cemetery

The Cool Place Delivers New Thanhouser Adaptation

A deluxe adaptation of Owen Meredith's poem by Thanhouser screens today with themes of love jealousy adventure and battle. The big season offering promises no price raise and opens at 10 a.m. Admission for children five and older applies, urging early arrival to avoid the rush.

Owen Meredith Thanhouser Lucile

Labor Day at Monroe Park Fireworks and Concert

A Labor Day program at Monroe Park features a moving pictures show and a band concert. The event runs in the evening with a fireworks display concluding the festivities.

Monroe Park

Cabinet Officer Pays Fine for Over Speeding

Walter L. Fisher secretary of the interior paid a $10 speeding fine in Marin county after a motor trip to Santa Rosa to see Luther Burbank. The incident occurred as Fisher and party were stopped by constables and a local justice admonished them about obeying the law.

San Francisco Walter L. Fisher Secretary of the Interior Honolulu Fisher Chicago

Weather map shows sunlit heat across much of nation

A high barometer region brings sunshiny weather and high temperatures from the Lake region to the Gulf and south Atlantic states. A depression from the Dakotas to the north Pacific coast brings rising temperatures and rain in the north Pacific states. Scattered rains occur in the southern Rocky Mountains, upper Mississippi valley, and Lake region. Generally fair with little change in California and Nevada. Mobile expects fair night and Sunday.

Lake Region Gulf and South Atlantic States Texas Dakotas North Pacific Coast North Pacific States Rocky Mountain Mississippi Valley California Nevada Winnemucca Mobile Albert Ashenberger Weather Bureau

Rights to keep dog on premises under dispute in court

Henry Berry faces a challenge to a city ordinance barring unlicensed or unmuzzled dogs on private property. Attorney J C Rich seeks postponement to study the law, arguing it infringes constitutional rights. The ordinance, approved April 26 1912, requires licensing and muzzling all dogs.

Henry Berry Hale J. C. Rich Rich Berry Sporting Goods Peopes

Fans Plan Reception for Gulls Before Birmingham Game

Loyal Mobile supporters led by Johnny Neilon arrange a large reception for the Gulls at Sunday's game against the Birmingham Barons. Two cars and a twelve piece band Drago’s band will lead a wheels parade to the park with a special train from Bienville Square at 2:30 PM.

Rooters Johnny Nielon Rooter Gulls Birmingham Barons Drago Nielon Bienville Square St. Francis Street Colsson

Mayor Goes to the Coast for Visit

Mayor Laz Schwarz departed the city this morning for Pass Christian Mississippi to visit his family. He plans to return Sunday night bringing a brief constitutional period on city business after the trip.

Laz Schwarz Pass Christian Miss

Proposed Lumber Rate Increase Blocked

The Inter State Commerce Commission suspended proposed lumber transportation rate increases from September 1 to December 30. The moves would raise rates one to six cents per hundred pounds from the South to Canada and 11-3 to 21-2 cents from Ohio River transfer points to Canadian destinations. The measures would have affected all railroads in the South.

Washington Canada Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio River

Prescription for nervous debility offered free to men

An advertisement claims a doctor has a powerful home remedy for weak manhood and vigor failures. It offers a free copy of a prescription from Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit, requesting readers to write for a plain sealed envelope with no charge. The text boasts quick, private results and contrasts with HormFul patent medicines.

A. E. Robinson Luck Bildy Detroit Mich

Liverpool markets show mixed cotton demand and steady futures

In Liverpool August 31 trade, cotton prices held with limited demand and small price shifts for various grades. Daily sales reached 3 000 bales, including 2 300 American lots, with receipts around 6 000 bales and no futures activity before and after market close.

Liverpool

Market quiet session with mixed stock moves

Stocks were quiet in a short session as Canadian Pacific fell one point due to Canadian opposition to issuing new shares. The rest of the list held steady to modest gains ranging from unchanged to 1 4 above yesterday's New York close.

Canadian Pacific New York

Wheat and grain futures slip amid favorable weather and big receipts

Chicago dispatch notes improved weather and large shipments weighing on wheat and corn while oats weaken. Provisions trade remains broad and steady with pork, lard, and ribs files near 1949, 10.85 and 10.30 respectively. Cattle hogs and sheep show mixed but generally steady to weak prices given ample receipts.

Chicago Shorts Texas

Homeownership feature drives practical tips daily

The building page appears each Wednesday and Sunday offering valuable suggestions for owning a home. It emphasizes practical guidance and real estate insight to help readers pursue homeownership as a key goal.

Weather Clear Across Mobile Cotton District After Rain

The 24 hours ending 8 am showed no rain in Mobile and the district. Columbus Mississippi hit 96 degrees, Mobile 88, with hot weather across the cotton belt. Rain fell at one Houston district station and five in the New Orleans district. no other rain reported.

Mobile Columbus Miss Cotton Belt Houston New Orleans

Lucile in Three Reels at Crown Theatre Today

At Crown Theatre today only Lucile in three reels. Admission six cents. Children three years old and over must pay. Open from 10 am. Come early and avoid the rush. 30-2t.

Duc de Cazes Dies After Stroke at Château

Chantilly France Aug 31 Duc de Cazes dies at his château aged forty eight after a second stroke last night He was the third of the line and held the Danish title Duke of Gluecksbjerg His son Louis born February 28 1889 succeeds him

Chantilly France Tuc de Cazes Duc de Cazes Duke of

Tropical Fair Committee Sets Tuesday Meeting

Chairman Quinn announced the Tropical Fair committee will meet Tuesday September 3 at 4 p m in the Chamber of Commerce office in the Battle House. Committees will meet beforehand and present preliminary reports. A key topic is selecting the fair location. J. A. Joullian will begin work as secretary and manager.

Quinn Chamber of Commerce Battle House J. A. Joullian

Great Auto Race on at the Elgin Track

At Elgin on August 31 twelve cars were to start in the second day of the annual Elgin automobile meet. Eight cars were to run 396 miles on the eight-and-a-quarter mile road course for the $2,500 free-for-all. The Fiat was disabled by a cracked shaft and could not start. Neil Whalen’s National entry also withdrew before the start due to engine trouble. Ralph Mulford led off the first of today’s two races at 11 10.00, with others following in 30 second intervals.

Elgin Fiat Eddie Hearne Neil Whalen Wagner Ralph Mulford

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