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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1912
Page
8
Local forecaster says Tombigbee river and branches will hold steady, as will the Alabama river, with little change expected over the next two days. Albert Ashenberg, Weather Bureau, notes no major shifts in river forecasts.
Weather conditions forecast for Mobile and vicinity show rain late tonight or Sunday with warmer temperatures. Winds shift from northeast to southeast light to moderate. For Alabama expect increasing cloudiness followed by rain late tonight or Sunday with warmer temperatures tonight. Shippers should protect shipments at 326 degrees for 36 hours and northeast at 40 degrees.
The report notes moderate temperatures in the west and fair conditions in the eastern half with freezing levels reaching as far south as Anniston Alabama. A high pressure crest sits over the Carolinas while a low over Utah covers much of the west. Southerly winds bring warmth to Texas as precipitation marks the North Pacific and North Atlantic coasts. Local Forecaster.
A Danish steamship Brat tingsborg Matheason minister sailed for Danish ports with seed cake valued at 114250 dollars. The 1 235 800 pounds of seed cake is described as one of the largest shipments of its kind from this port. Other vessels depart or arrive including the American schooner Hope Sherwood bound to Cuba with lumber and the British barkentine Golden Rod headed to Nipe Bay Cuba with yellow pine lumber.
Senator Dixon of Montana attempted to mark himself Progressive rather than Republican in the new congressional directory. He found the body of the current edition was already printed and said the change would be made in the next edition.
Recorder Edington ruled that L. G. Lewis, superintendent of a docks company, was not responsible for the injury of Frazier Pollard, a white boy struck by a car on St. Francis street after Pollard released a street car to enter a side street.
After a weeks delay due to alleged injuries Alberta Johnson appeared with her husband Percy Johnson in recorder court. She charged him with assault and Recorder Edington fined the man 300 dollars and ordered ninety days in jail plus costs.
No danger of indigestion with Digestit. Two to three tablets after meals prevent full uncomfortable feelings and aid digestion. Browns Digestit touted as quick relief and a permanent remedy for stomach upsets, harmless for all ages. Slogans claim rapid relief and a money back guarantee with purchase at Van Antwerp's Drug Store.
The photograph shows Jack Rose on his first day of freedom after being released from West Side prison New York City. He had testified at the sensational trial of Police Lieutenant Becker and the four gunmen Gyp the Blood Lefty Louie Whitey Jack and Dago Frank who were convicted of first degree murder in the Rosenthal slaying. Rose claims no fear of retribution from the gunmen’s friends.
Al H. Wilson the German dialect comedian appears at the Mobile Theatre Monday night with It happened in Potsdam a musical comedy by Metz von Klatz. The show features new songs including The Twilight's Call and a new yodel. Tickets on sale at The Lyric. Matinee at 3 for ladies and children and shows at 7 45 and 9 15 top the vaudeville bill. Rel Ike and four other features start Monday at 3 p m.
Burial of Anna Rebecca Breswitz held Friday at 4 pm from 200 Charleston street with Rev. Kerrigan officiating. She was laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery amid floral tributes. pallbearers named. A second child of W. J. and Mrs. Lula Johnson died Friday at 3 Centre street after nine days illness. funeral Saturday 9 am from the family home and interment in Wheelerville cemetery with Rev. Father Luzon officiating.
John Dumas was fined 15 dollars after a Friday altercation at a Government Street restaurant. He appealed the ruling with a 250 dollar bond. Dumas had been ordered to leave the premises and, refusing, caused a broader fight.
Alleged sanitary regulation violations led four defendants to appear in the recorder's court Friday. Poggi and Roach were given until Monday to comply, Cox was dismissed for not owning the premises, and Robinson cited that he had complied and was dismissed.
The many friends of Mrs. P. J. Maguire will be pleased to learn she is recovering from a serious illness of two weeks duration. Her sister, Mrs. Edward Moneagle of Birmingham, is here with her.
Hon. S. B. Browne presides as Ella Hudson defeats Mobile Light and Railroad in a civil case. Saturday docket includes numerous pairings such as M. & B. R. R. versus L. & N. R. R. and Cudahy Packing vs Glendale Grocery. Appellate decisions list several State appeals dismissed by the court in Montgomery.
Law side of the Law and Equity Court reports final default judgment on verified account for 112.85 against Oscar N. Barney and P. W. Oliver individually and as partners of P. W. Oliver & Co, entered late Friday afternoon.
In Philadelphia on November 30 a smoldering basement fire at the Broad street hotel housing the Navy team prompted trainer Scotty MacMasters to wake players who dressed and awaited developments. The blaze caused no damage and players returned to bed as guests evacuated to the ground floor.
M. J. Duggan proprietor of a dairy at the Bohlman place five and a half miles from Whistler reported to Sheriff T. T. Palmer on Saturday morning that eight milch cows had been stolen since November 6. The first cow disappeared on the date, seven others last Wednesday, and a search covering 150 miles yielded no trace of them.
National Geographic Society members viewed color moving pictures of Panama Canal construction directed by Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester. The films cover details of the work and will be archived for future generations, with Chester serving on the society’s executive board. In a separate note, Clarence P. Dodge reported campaign expenses of $456.22 in an official statement.
Ed Williams an Indian man was hanged at San Quentin after the prison band played for three hours in the death chamber. He murdered his wife Inez Brooks in a drunken frenzy and had requested no further reprieves. Williams thanked Warden Hoyle before the scaffold saying the music helped him, noting a prior injury to his hand from a sheriff's posse.
The federal grand jury, expected to finish Saturday, may adjourn Monday after other matters delayed testimony. District Attorney Sloan predicted a noon report, but no partial filing was certain. The weekend session extended as officials weighed how to proceed with the ongoing inquiry.
Tommy Dixon of Kansas City has been matched to box ten rounds with Johnny Kilbane, the featherweight champion, in St Louis on December 12, per a Dixon manager's announcement made last night.
George S. Lee was jailed five days with $32.50 bail after pleading appeal. Ely Trash testified Lee ordered gravel dumping on the street and was fined $1. Sherman Parker failed to appear. his case slated for Monday.
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