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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1912
Page
6
Through Congressmen S H Dent of Montgomery a troop from the Eleventh Cavalry U S A will come to Montgomery for the State Exposition October 16 to 26. Capt Sam Jones brother of federal Judge Thomas G Jones leads the unit expected to be assigned here.
Socialists met at Central Trades' Council hall and nominated W. M. Doyle a labor organizer from Mobile as the congress candidate for the district opposing George Ishington Taylor. L. T. Rush presided and Kilby of Mobile is listed for state fish and game.
John D. McNeel, governor O'Neal's secretary, arrives from Chicago after aiding Wilson's campaign. He says Taft supporters fade, Roosevelt's strength would swing to Wilson if in the race, and that Wilson will likely be the next president.
Delegates from sixty five fraternal orders meet in Chicago to seek repeal of the Mobile fraternal insurance bill. The measure, enacted in over sixteen states, requires societies with death benefits to hold reserves like large life insurers.
A detailed letter from Sidney F. Wilcox Jr. describes the Nicaragua revolt, Managua bombardment, and Leon massacre. He reports about 1,000 dead and wounded, 6,000 fighters, and anti American sentiment in Leon while noting two Americans injured and his own escape by train.
Information that $170 000 stolen from the Vancouver bank may be in possession of two men sought by Chicago police. Jeannette Little, reputed wife of Jim Stacey, who is jailed in St. Louis, named them and said they had the money or its whereabouts. One man is a well known Chicago businessman who disappeared after police began the search. Detectives say more revelations may lead to arrest of the entire gang.
Police seek a fugitive warrant to hold James W. Stacey alias Frank West alias Doc Daniell for the $222000 Canadian bank robbery and assault on Lt. Burns in Chicago. A memorandum book found at a room used by the suspect and Jeannette Little may help capture gang members by detailing expenditures and loot. One page lists transfers from Chi to Toledo and various payments in Toledo Grand Rapids Cadillac and Indianapolis.
The two masted schooner Revenue, 38 tons and built in 1537 at Essex, Maine, lies high on Sturdevant's ledges Casco Bay. The crew and owner Captain St Clair, both elderly, refuse to abandon the ship as Revenue cutter Androscoggin rushes to aid at high tide port of Portland. The vessel is uninsured and likely total loss.
Special to The Item Montgomery October 1 state fiscal year closed with officials drafting annual reports. Department of Agriculture submitted its figures showing receipts of 167 840 03 including fertilizer tags sales and licenses while disbursements totaled 162 907 12 remitted to the treasurer and 4 932 91 used for expenses. Auditors listed soil survey costs corn prices and fertilizer related salaries among paid items.
In Constantinople on Sept 30 the Servian minister Nenadovitch sent a note to the porte demanding a written amity declaration. Turkey cites Ber vit’s attitude and asks for a final decision within forty eight hours on whether Servian ammunition may pass Turkish lines or be returned to France.
Danville Kentucky report. Matthew Singleton, a prosperous farmer, and his wife were found dead at their home near Eubans. A letter in Singleton’s pocket indicated he shot his wife and then killed himself.
A Johns, Alabama reader cites dramatic health recovery after four bottles of Cardui. She suffered widespread pain headaches backaches and fatigue before concluding the vegetable tonic aided her return to health. The notice urges others with female troubles to try Cardui and contact Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a Home Treatment book.
Emanuel Lobman a Montgomery wholesale grocer and active public citizen died after paralysis struck during a Montgomery boosters trip. He had battled ill health for months before the sudden decline, survived by wife, son Theodore and two daughters Mrs Piser and Miss Jeanetta Lobman, with numerous siblings. Burial expected tomorrow.
Many cases of piles are cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy without further treatment. When it proves its value, buy from your druggist at 50c a box. Fill out the free coupon and mail today to save from surgery and medical bills.
In Cleveland on October 1 a sharply dressed man claiming a house purchase gained entry to the Dunham apartment building and inspected units with a yardstick and notebook. Tenants later found jewelry missing. Police seek the man who appeared to “own” the place for half an hour as the property allegedly remained unsold.
In Montgomery Alabama observers recalled Theodore Roosevelt avoiding a handshake with Booker T. Washington at Cheehaw station. Roosevelt greeted Washington on the platform but left without offered contact, a gesture noted as unusual by local and Montgomery reporters.
London dispatch reports the British foreign office denying any proposal to partition Persia during the Anglo Russian conferences. The denial comes as press debate over cooperating with Russia continues, with some voices condemning overlordship yet others accepting it as a price for friendship.
New York reports an import prohibition on absinthe effective immediately with stock to last at most two months. Customs records show about 25 000 cases imported yearly yielding 212 500 dollars in duties. The Agriculture Department says restricted drugs in absinthe render entry unlawful and harmful to public health.
A testimonial letter reports a severe lung illness case from Madison Lake Minnesota with hemorrhages in 1908 1909 and recovery after Eckman Alterative. The patient weight increased from 130 to 165 pounds and credits the medicine for restoring health. The ad notes bron chitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and invites inquiries for more evidence.
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