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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

Page

9

Lascurain Faces Demanding Role in Mexico Talks

In Washington on December 5, Senor Lascurain, Mexico's foreign minister, is unlikely to rest as he engages in negotiations with the United States over the border situation and foreign business pressures in Mexico. Secretary Knox had urged action last September, but the Mexican reply appeared nonresponsive, offering no clear plan to end the rebellion or shield foreign interests from harassment.

Washington Senor Lascurain United States Mexico Knox Foreign Office

Hoppe Defeats Yamada In Balk Line Billiards Duel

Willie Hoppe, the 18.2 balk line champion, won his second tournament game in Philadelphia defeating Kodji Yamada, the Japanese champion, 400 to 259. Hoppe posted a high run of 175 and a 44.49 average while Yamada’s high was 111 and his average 28.49.

Philadelphia Willie Hoppe Kodji Yamada Hoppe Yamada

Zemo skin wash promises relief for eczema and eruptions

An advertisement touts Zemo a cleans ing soothing wash with thymol glycerine witch hazel boracic acid and other medicinals. It claims quick relief from itching burning skin and scalp eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied from the first 25 cent bottle. Large 1 bottle optional. Sold in Mobile by Van Antwerp Drug Store. Manufactured by BE W Rose Medicine Co St Louis MO.

Zemo Mobile van Antwerp Drug Store BE. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis

Lincoln Memorial design approved for Washington monument

The Lincoln Memorial Commission, in the White House, approved Henry Bacon’s rectangular marble design for a Potomac Park memorial to Abraham Lincoln. Taft will ask Congress to fund about 1.775 million of the 2 million authorized, with the rest for site improvements and fees.

Washington Lincoln Memorial Commission White House Henry Bacon New York Taft Congress Memorial Commission Potomac Park Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Capital Grant

Negro Murderer Hanged in Macon Bravely Sings Before Death

Oscar Clyde, a Black man, was hanged in Macon Georgia for the murder of his wife and brother in law. He walked to the gallows singing I Dont Know Where Im Going But Im On My Way and asked to remove his shoes saying he did not want to die with his boots on.

Macon Oscar Clyde

Librarian Urges National Library Post and Name Change

Washington reports the Librarian of Congress asked Congress to create a central book post and rename the institution the Library of the United States to reflect its national role. The library added over 120000 volumes in the last year, now housing more than two million books, with gifts boosting its holdings. Dr Hing Kwai Fung catalogued 7000 Chinese volumes on agriculture botany horticulture and materia medica.

Washington Library” Post Great Library of Congress Librarian of Congress Congress Library of the United States Hing Kwai Fung

High-Salaried Woman Convicted of Forgery in New York

Rose Zindel once a top earner in a New York manufacturing firm was ordered by Justice Blanchard to repay 15 000 dollars obtained via forgeries. The judge granted a suspended sentence, warning she would be brought back for punishment if the restitution is not made. Rose Zindel rose from sweat shop beginnings to prominence before the crime.

New York Rose Zindel Justice Blanchard Supreme Court

Queen Elizabeth 4 Reel Feature at Royal Theatre Ad

Four reel feature Queen Elizabeth starring Sarah Bernhardt shown at the Royal Theatre on Thursday and Friday December 5 and 6. Admission ten cents with children six cents. Advertisement shows times 12 to 1 and 21.

Sarah Bernhardt Royal Theatre

Detective Saves Four Little Ones in Chicago Tragedy

In Chicago on Monday John Robart fired on his four daughters with a shotgun and pistol but failed to injure them. Detective Laughlin forced entry, wrestled Robart, who fired twice and missed. The children hid in a corner as the officer subdued him. The mother had died four years prior. neighbors safeguarding the kids.

Chicago John Robart Hs Four Little Daughters Laughlin Robart

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Penice & Ford, Lord New Orleans Drs. T T. J Rflaioy Dauphin Street Bell Phone Durham Metal Mfg. Co S. W. Royal and Adams Brass and Bronze J. F. Durham Ala Lascurain Commission National Librarian Queen Elizabeth Doe Philo Hay Specialties Co Newark Jene G. van Antwerp & Son Braswell’s Oatman Bros BAUER Sutton Bros. Roe Drug CO J. T. Hawkins & Son Standard Oil Company Unomog Bentnake Lewin Oesta T. Kuyono Satsuma Orange and General Nursery van Antwerp Bldg St. Francis St Saibara Nurseries Mobile, Ala Palmer Mobile’s Wholesale Liquor House Water St Bell P.O. Box QO. Gleason Mobile Auto’ Tire Works Tire Dr. Brown Brown Dauphin St Eugene Thoss,Jr Cleveland Dayton, Monarch and Thistle Bicycles Eugene Thoss, JR Cor. Conti St. Emanuel Miles D. Lavelle Reed’s W. A. Reed Savelle L. C. Greer Boyles Picture Lovers R. D. Hallett Uwanta Pressing Club N. Royal Bt Eugene Thoss,Sr Remington Parker L. C. Smith Fox Winchesters U. M. Co Winchester Smith and Wesson and Colt Thoss-Tompkins Sporting Goods Coo Emile Herpin ST. Emanuel ST New Item Office Dr. Adams Dauphin W. D. Randall Aynsley Litho and Eng. Co A. Streb Streb’s. Bread A. Streb Bakery N. Royal ST J. Mullaney, Jr N. W Mobile Fish & Oyster Co
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