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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1912
Page
12
Forecaster Albert Ashenberger of the Weather Bureau reports slight changes in the Tombighee River and its branches over the next two days while the Alabama River remains steady.
An Ohio man flagging a train saved it from a wreck while H T Alston of North Carolina recounts preventing a wreck with Electric Bitters. The narrative touts Electro bitters as a cure for stomach head back kidneys and liver. Trial will prove their merit for any ache. 60 cents at all druggists.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's ointment as a cheaper, better remedy for pain and soreness. It recommends dampening flannel with the product and binding it to affected areas for relief, noting sale by all druggists.
Captain W. J. Frisbie, famed gulf coast seaman, is appointed ship and engine surveyor for local insurance companies. He succeeds the late Captain William Robertson who died about ten days ago. Frisbie’s selection drew broad support from the water front and Kuntz Cowles Frisbie ship chandler praised his appointment.
The Mallory liner Colorado, after lightering 4 800 bales of cotton, was floated early Sunday near Key West. Under Captain Schlemeter the steamer, aground Tuesday night, is being reloaded and will sail for New York today. No material damage was sustained.
The tropical disturbance east of Honduras has moved north of Jamaica. A trough with low pressure brings precipitation to the north Pacific and north Atlantic coasts. A broad extensive high pressure from Texas to Utah yields fair, cold weather and freezing temps as far south as Meridian Mississippi.
Mrs Pan ten Lesh arrived in Sedalia Missouri in custody after confessing to poisoning two women in Missouri. She claims the Los Angeles confession was prompted by her husband’s threats and says she is prepared to face punishment. She left behind her two year old son and husband.
Democratic leaders weigh how to revise the tariff before the next Congress. Gore proposes a joint steering committee to finalize a measure for the extra session, with hearings and subcommittee work to speed action. Smoot warns against a free sugar bill amid GOP opposition.
Four men were arrested after the gruesome discovery of John King 52 at the Hebron Primitive Baptist church near Jonesboro Georgia. Police suspect a poker game dispute led to his murder and burning to conceal the crime. Suspects include Will Lee Will Edwards B Lee and Walter Henderson all linked to the case.
Washington observers report the United Daughters of the Confederacy faced a postmeeting scramble to condense official minutes. Key organizers include Mrs. Frank G. Odenheimer of Maryland, Mrs. Roy W. McKinney of Kentucky, Mrs. Edward C. Schnabel of Louisiana, and Mrs. Orlando Haliburton of Arkansas, all aiding in filing the convention records.
A. A. Richards Auctioneer lists a public sale of the Dure Decorating Co. bankrupt stock at No 54 Dauphin St on Tuesday November 19 1912 at 10:30 am. The estate includes about 3200 dollars in merchandise and fixtures with paints varnish wallpaper and hardware in bulk and small lots. Potential buyers from 50 miles of Mobile are invited with railroad fare paid on purchases above 75 or 100 dollars. Nothing will be reserved.
Former United States Senator and twice Georgia governor Joseph M Terrell died at his Atlanta home after a long illness. Born in 1861, he served in the Georgia legislature, as attorney general, and as governor. His remains will be buried in Greenville with a National Guard guard of honor. Flags will fly at half mast and state officials are to attend funeral services at Second Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
Washington reports the death of former Senator Terrell. His brief Senate service left him widely popular, though illness plagued him. No official committee will attend the funeral, but many friends from both chambers will be present for the last rites.
In Mount Vernon Indiana on November 18 Ralph Conner aged 11 died after a gun misfire during a nutting trip. His 14 year old brother McKinley had picked up a pistol at their father's urging to deter a mad dog. The gun discharged and struck Ralph in the neck, and he died thirty minutes later.
President elect Woodrow Wilson and his family travel toward Bermuda aboard the steamship Bermudian. Weather has been fair. Wilson relaxed with friends after a long nap, while Mrs. Wilson rests in her cabin and reports no seasickness but fatigue. The voyage nears Hamilton as the first leg of the vacation ends.
A detachment of 100 British bluejackets from the Weymouth has been sent to guard the U S embassy in Constantinople. The American steamship Scorpion has been assigned duty on the upper Bosphorus, and American cruisers are not expected to arrive for two weeks.
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