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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1912

Page

3

Attorneys plead for their clients in dynamite conspiracy case

In Indianapolis the defense denounces the government in the dynamite conspiracy trial. Alfred Hovey completes a four and a half hour address as District Attorney Miller prepares a fifteen hour rebuttal. Ball for Kiram Kline ridicules government witness Ross and questions the Detroit money claim. Prosecution seats five more lawyers before Tuesday noon amid beliefs a verdict may come by Saturday.

Indianapolis Ind Alfred Hovey Miller Herbert Hockin John W. Kern W. T. Harding Hovey National Erectors’ Association Indiana Iaid Hovey Ball Walter Ball Muncie Kiram Kline Robert G. Ross Ross Kline Detroit Hiram Kline Wachmeister Quigley Wachweigter K Kline McManigal J. B. McNamara Benson and Dowd Federal Grand Jury Rochester N. Y Clarence Dowd Hawaii

Personal Notices and Holiday Updates

Mr and Mrs Lewis Deibel returned from a pleasure trip to Pensacola visiting relatives. Miss Grace Lawless convalesces from La Grippe. Charles F Grove and Lee E Kimball back from Auburn College for holidays. Mrs George W Pryor visiting relatives in Pensacola then with Grace Lawless and Mrs W H Bancroft before joining husband in Danville Virginia for winter. Pound notice for cattle in Magnolia cemetery details and sale on Dec 26 1912. James Curran impounding officer.

Lewis Deibel Pensacola Grace Lawless Charles F. Grove Lee E. Kimball Auburn College George W. Pryor W. H. Bancroft Danville POUND Magnolia City Pound James Curran

Hatchery Grows Alligator Hides for South African Demand

In a bid to supply hides for South Africa, an operation incubates alligators to meet rising demand. The article notes the scaled hatchery approach and potential risks to supply chains and animal welfare concerns.

South Africa

Magnificent Structures for the Exposition

Final fee drawings announced for the Panama Exposition in San Francisco detail a harbor view city of palace exhibits. Groundbreaking for the palace of machinery on New Year’s Day, eight acres, with fourteen buildings under construction by August and completion expected June 1914. Grounds span 65 acres with three main groups: general exhibits, concessions, and state and foreign pavilions.

San Francisco Golden Gate Harbor View Exposition City Presidio

Arkansas Deputy Killer Mallory Valued by Family and Community

A suspect named Mallory, linked to the murder of Deputy Moore, was captured after an officer’s brutal shooting in Widener. The slain deputy, 30, a long-serving figure in St. Francis County, was described as brave and popular. Mallory, a convicted offender with a troubled history, was found with the deputy’s gun and keys and pursued by a posse as details emerged of his criminal past and family background.

Mallory Widener Rock Island Moore St. Francis County W. BP. Williams George B. Mallory J. F. McDougal Cecil Mallory J. T. Johnson Reform School Nashville Little Rock Izen Cecil

Palzer and McCarty Promised Big Boxing Week

Heavyweights Al Palzer and Luther McCarty promise a crowd pleasing Sunday program at Vernon and Venice training camps. Palzer weighs 218 pounds and McCarty 202 with a New Year bout set. Overworked sparring partners bear the brunt of their camps as fans anticipate a lively show.

Los Angeles al Palzer Luther McCarty Vernon Venice Oniy Palzer McCerty Luther Young Monahan McCarty

Santa Claus Do Heavy Business For Salvation Army

Ensign Morris reported strong financial returns from Saturday's item sale by Mr and Mrs Santa Claus to benefit the Salvation Army Christmas fund. Crowds gathered near Dauphin and Royal streets as the couple walked and sold papers, averaging more than ten cents each, with many copies sold through the day. Ensign Morris thanked The Item for donating papers and praised the event's success.

Santa Claus Salvation Army Ensign Morris Dauphin and Royal Streets Santa

Prediction of boxing match drew crowded expectations

A week ago a forecast claimed the men will box before a capacity crowd. Betting on the bout was light with even money offered.

Mysterious note leads to Atlanta arrest in depot robbery case

In Atlanta a note found in the room of W B Fitts of Birmingham Alabama prompted Officers Turner and Perry to arrest him on suspicion of robbing farmer R L Jones of Vienna Georgia of 166 dollars. Jones is to be summoned to identify the suspect.

Atlanta W. B. Fitts Birmingham Ala West Mitchell Street Turner Perry Fitts R. L. Jones Vienna Mariage Jones Ben Luthersville Farmer Jones

Deal for Tobacco Crop Sale Called Off

In Bowling Green Kentucky the pooled crop sale to Brown & Co of Louisville was cancelled after Brown failed to finalize abroad. Managers shifted to a new deal for the Bowling Green one-sucker district and expect a trade within a few days.

Bowling Green Brown & Co Louisville

Wickersham vows renewed suits against coal interests

The text notes Attorney General Wickersham plans to pursue pending suits and potentially target minor coal companies after a Supreme Court ruling. It mentions timing tied to crop movements and delays due to dry weather, with tobacco men awaiting outcomes of anticipated actions.

Nounced Combine

New York Schools Warn Against Roller In Streets

New York schools warn against the practice of roller ing in streets amid safety concerns. Officials urge students and residents to avoid street rolling activities to prevent injuries.

New York

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Wooey Panama Pacific Arkansans Palzer and W .B. Fitts Wickersham High Court ONYX Quality Dauphin St E. H. Britton Mobile, Ala
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