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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1912

Page

2

No Inspection For Pilot Boats In Federal Ruling

Secretary Nagle of the department of commerce and labor rules a pilot boat is not a merchant vessel and thus not subject to federal maritime inspection. The decision came on an appeal from Supervising Inspector Cotter of New Orleans who had sided with Inspector O Brien over Inspector Taylor on the Wayfarer of the Mobile Bar Pilots Association.

Nagle Department of Commerce and Labor Cotter New Orleans O Brien Taylor Mobile Bar Pilots’ Association O’brien O'Brien

Woman fined for smoking in court ante room

Lottie Evans, a Black woman, appeared before Judge Chamberlain in the inferior criminal court. She was fined 25 dollars or 20 days for vagrancy and 10 dollars or 10 days plus 24 hours for contempt after being seen smoking a cigarette in the crowded waiting room. Deputy Brown reported the act to the judge.

Lottie Evans

Jacobs' Liver Salt Ad Emphasizes Mercury Dangers Of Calomel

An old advertisement warns against calomel purges for biliousness, detailing mercury risks and describing Jacobs' Liver Salt as a safer, gentler alternative that cleanses stomach and bowels, dissolves uric acid, and supports natural liver function, with pricing and retailer.

Jacobs van Antwerp Prug Corp., Inc

Miraculous Cure Claims For Stummatone In Mobile Ad

A Mobile Telegraph operator Philip H Tremor says three bottles of Stummatone cured his auto intoxication symptoms including fatigue irritability and insomnia. Neurologists at Sutton Bros Drug Store promote the remedy as nerve food and liver stomach support for urban lifestyles.

Philip H Spring Hil Avenue Mobile Staummatone Sutton Bros Advertime

Sherman Stationery Co doubles capital stock

A certificate filed in the probate court shows the Sherman Stationery Company increases its capital from $15 000 to $50 000. J A Dew entomologist and horticulturist plans to join the Charles Mohr Society. The Mobile Cotton Exchange will meet on Wednesday October 36 for the president’s annual report and committee chairmen readings. Rev Ernest C Maye, formerly Oakdale Methodist pastor, visits Mobile to see his son and is welcomed by local friends.

Sherman Stationery Company J. A. Dew The Charles Mohr Society Mobile Cotton Exchange P. H. Smith Ernest C. Maye Methodist Oakdale Opelika Mobile Maye

Railroad Official Tours Mississippi Alabama Fair in Meridian

Vice President and General Manager R W Taylor of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad visits Meridian Mississippi spending several days attending the Mississippi Alabama fair. Rus sell Houston of the Alabama and Mississippi and Alabama and Mississippi rail interests accompanies him.

R. W. Taylor Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Meridian Miss Russell Houston Alabama

Pocket Book Snatchers Identified After Quick Relay

A 17 year old, Leaneses Cole, and 14 year old Robert Anthony were arrested after Cole snatched a hand satchel from Camille Ladmier, 11, on Hallet Street. Camille, noting a scar under a boy’s eye, aided identification. The satchel’s money was missing. Hearings set for Recorder Edington.

Leaneses Cole Lawrence Avith Robert Anthony Cole Camilie Ladmier Esperate Varnado Anthony Nugent Roy Williams Coyle Congress Ryland

Suspensions Hit Marine Engineers Over Tug Amelia

Inspectors O’Brien and Taylor suspend licences of BR Nortup and CoMH Cummins aboard the harbor tug Amelia after a boiler cleaning dispute. When a storm approached the Amelia could not reach port for boiler work, the engineers demanded replacement. Cummings and Nerdup were sent to the city and charges followed.

O'Brien and Taylor BR. Nortup and Co MH. Cumminhg Marine Engineers Amelia Cummings Nerdup

Guy Mannering at Crown Theatre Ad Highlights Scotland

Advertisement notes a two reel feature of Guy Mannering based on Sir Walter Scott with Scotland themes and a cast at the Crown Theatre presented in the Reliance style.

Crown Theatre Guy Mannering Bonnie Scotland Walter Scott

Woman Sustains Severe Facial Injuries in Knox Street Fight

Emma Joseph was cut in the face and head during a fight on Knox Street near Franklin. Idella Collins was arrested after Deputy Sheriff Lynch arrived per Sheriff Palmer. Bond was set for Idella while Emma Joseph's condition and next steps remain pending.

Knox Street Frankin Emma Joseph Idella Collins Lynch Palmer Tdella

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