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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
12
A widespread claim proposes Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion heartburn sour stomach and gas. The ad touts rapid regulation of upset stomachs and asserts the remedy is harmless and trusted by millions who can eat their favorite foods without fear.
New York report says a coroner's jury, after a 13 minute session, ordered the detention of a suspect named Davidson in connection with killings. The brief proceeding occurred on October 9 as authorities pursue charges and details remain sparse.
The inquest into the death of gang leader Big Jack Zelig recommends that Red Phil Davidson be held without bail. Davidson, unnerved, sat with bowed head and wept aloud as two witnesses testified: the conductor of the car where the shooting occurred and the arresting police officer.
In a Rankin Knoxville area wreck six miles west of Newport a freight train derailed dragging down a pole and telegraph lines. Brakeman Acee Ward of Bulls Gap was killed, engineer Joe Wood of Knoxville and others were only slightly injured.
Mrs Frank A Hervey Sr Miss Mina Martin and Master Harry Hervey Jr returned today after two months in Michigan Chicago and Pensacola Cc C Bucker and wife of Milwaukee are visiting for several days William S Andrews and wife of Bay Minette Ala are in today on a shopping tour Mr and Mrs L Blick from Biloxi Miss are in the city for several days and registered at the St Andrew William Oberhelman and wife of Birmingham Ala are at the Battle House for several days A marriage license was issued to Louis Saucier and Mthel Leona McCall Abe Spira a prominent local merchant is ill at home suffering from asthma and pneumonia.
A report on the Alabama Bryce Insane hospital affairs was filed with Governor ONeal by Associate Examiner Mr. V Brooke. The document had not been released early today. The governor has said inmates with families should not burden the state, a point tied to claims many patients have families capable of bearing expenses.
Mia Callahan, daughter of slain Breathitt County Sheriff Jim Callahan, spent days in mountain trails gathering evidence leading to the grand jury's indictment of fifteen Deaton faction members.
In Allentown Pennsylvania on October 9 Florence Thomas aged seventeen fired a revolver from the hotel rear yard killing Police man Morgan Morgans aged thirty three who was guarding the property, mistaken by hotel occupants for a burglar as he moved near the hotel.
Mobile officer John H. Kruse testifies that Stummatone improves his stamina digestion and energy after long shifts in bad weather. He notes his daughters also benefit and urges public use. Neurologists at Sutton Broad drug store promote the tonic with a money back guarantee for results.
A full house praised the Lyric program last night. The Dolce Sisters drew strong applause with singing and dancing as their graceful partnership and refined tone delighted the audience.
The troupe performed strongly with standout turns and full audience applause for the rest of the week. The bill will run the remainder of the week.
Julie Ring headlines a two act musical comedy The Yankee Girl at Mobile Theatre with George W Hobart and Silvio Hein score. Ring plays a Yankee girl in three acts set in a fictional South American republic with standout numbers Top of the Morning and Louisiana Elizabeth. Principal comedian is Charles J Winninger with a large cast of leads and chorus in lavish scenic and costume settings. Seats are selling now.
In New Orleans on October 10 Alphonse Katz aged fifteen was struck by a Wasson while watching the Boston New York game scores on a scoreboard. His left foot was crushed and he was taken to a hospital, yet he returned to the scoreboard to follow the final play with the fans.
Fair weather and moderate temperatures accompany a high pressure area over the gulf and South Atlantic states. A second high pressure region from the north Pacific to the northern Rockies brings below freezing in parts of Utah. A low over New Mexico brings scattered precipitation and warm southerly winds into Texas and Oklahoma.
The funeral for Mrs Pauline Lydia Laurendine was held at 9 am from the family home in Bayou la Barre and later at St Margaret's Catholic Church with a requiem mass celebrated by Rev Father Kennedy. The procession laid the body in the Bayou la Batre family plot as floral tributes adorned the tomb. Pallbearers included W B Garrett Aimee Smee F P Andrews Frank Smee Oliver Wintzell Edward AL Laurendine Louis Meyer and John F Hamilton.
Special to The Item Biloxi Miss Oct 10 Mrs Stephen Voorhies beloved wife died at the family home Tuesday morning after a short illness She was born Julie Phillips in New Orleans thirty five years ago and married to Stephen Voorhies
An article extols sage tea used by grandmothers and presents Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a modern ready to use tonic. It claims the product restores color, strengthens hair, improves scalp health, and reduces dandruff as a superior alternative to traditional calcium tea. The piece cites Van Antwerp Drug Corp as agent.
In December 1900 a prominent local businesswoman made this city her home. She leaves a husband five children and is survived by her mother and sister Mrs J C Phillippi of Harrisburg La. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Nativity with Father A E Spengler officiating. The body was sent to New Orleans for interment on the 8 49 train.
Listing describes a General Electric continuous current motor 2 HP 230 volts speed 1900 with about 25 feet of shafting six pillar block bearings 6 or 8 small pulleys four to six inches one counter shaft with two large pulleys and hangers 50 to 60 feet of 2 1 2 inch leather belting All in good repair Apply at Item Office.
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