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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1912

Page

6

Owners of Motor Boats in Trouble at Biloxi

A number of cases brought by the U S district attorney against motor boat owners will be heard at the upcoming federal court term in Biloxi Mississippi The boats were seized and placed under a 200 bond for violating motor boat regulations by failing to carry immediate means to extinguish bursting gasoline Most boats are owned by Biloxi and Pascagoula parties A fine up to 100 may be imposed for the violation.

Biloxi Miss United States District Attorney Pascagoula

Dean's Kidney Pills Credited By Mobile Reader

Mobile residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills for lasting kidney relief. Testimony from Miss M. A. Maura of 256 Palmetto Street recalls a long battle with disordered kidneys and says the remedy cured her, supported by Van Antwerp's Drug Store and Foster Milburn Co as sole agents. Price 50 cents.

Mobile Dean M. A. Maura Palmetto Street Ala van Antwerp Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United Ember Dean’s

Guy Mannering at Crown Theatre Today Only

Staged at the Crown Theatre for today only Walter Scott’s Guy Mannering features smugglers gypsies and loves scenes presented as a two reel feature by Re way company in Bonnie Scotland tones.

Guy Mannering Scotland Walter Scott

Recorder's Court to Hold Afternoons in Mobile

A proposal to shift Mobile recorder's court sessions from mornings to afternoons gained approval from patrolmen and city commissioners. The likely start is next Monday at 3 p.m., replacing the 8 45 a.m. convening time to improve officer efficiency and allow night patrolmen rest.

Recorder’s Court Mobile Crenshaw

The Sergeant's Boy at Crown Theatre Thursday

Cyclonic war drama presented at Crown Theatre with scenes of military life and spectacular sensationalism. Advertisement notes a peerless dramatic rendition. Show runs Thursday only, with 10:16 to 21:00 window indicated.

A &Reel

Lawson on the Ticket as an Independent

W. W. H. Lawson a life long Democrat runs independently for the Montgomery county board of revenue southeastern district. Attorney General rules his name must appear in the independent column on November ballots. Lawson opposes J. L. Scogin the regular Democratic nominee amid claims of illegal voting by Lawson.

Montgomery Ala W. W. H. Lawson Board of Revenue Montgomery County Robert C. Brickwell Lawson J. B. Gaston Cyrus B. Brown J. l. Scogin Democratic Committee

Dreamland Show Advertised After Last Night

An advertisement promotes a Dreamland show asking readers to ask anyone who saw it last night for details about the performance.

Dreamland

Real Estate Listings Page Shows Varied Rentals

Classifieds list multiple cottages and dwellings with rents ranging from 12 50 to 50 dollars. Properties are spread across Spring Hill Avenue Dauphin Street Conti and Cedar streets plus Savannah Palmetto El mira and Lafayette area. A last line mentions An Apple Pie Order Modern.

Roper St Spring Hill Av Spring Hill Avenue South Broad Street Dauphin Street S . Church Hamilton N. Conti

Another Revolt Looms in Mexico City Area

Reports say General Felix Diez has vanished from Veracruz to lead a rebel force near San Andres Tuxtla with 500 rifles landed nearby. Diaz reportedly commands a following in the army. Aguilar and other officers may join. In Nicaragua 6000 troops have been paid off and disbanded, signaling peace per Weitzel and Southerland.

Mexico City Secret Service Felix Diez Vera Cruz Diaz Porfirio Diaz San Andres Tuxtla Pedro Antechi Pastor Lopez San Antonio Oxaca Aguilar Police Department Nicaragua Southerland Navy Department Tacoma Binefields

Governor ONeal orders one clerk cut from six Alabama departments

In Montgomery on October 16, Governor ONeal issued a circular directing six state agencies to drop one clerk each by November 1. The action revokes a prior authorization for departments to hire clerks, citing severe treasury shortages. Salaries of affected clerks range from 50 to 100 dollars monthly, with projected statewide savings of 400 to 500 dollars monthly. Department heads have not named who will be discharged.

Montgomery Ala Treasury O'Neal Tax Commission Prison Department Educational Department Archives and History Banking Department Court of Appeals

General Electric 2 HP motor and shafting for sale

One General Electric Continuous Current motor, 2 HP, 230 volts, speed 1900. Also about 25 feet 1 3 16 shafting with six pillar block bearings, 6 or 8 small pulleys, 4 to 6 inches, one counter shaft with two large pulleys and hangers, 50 to 60 feet 2 1 2 inch leather belting. All in good repair. Apply at Item Office.

General Electric

Modern five bedroom flat for rent on Church Street

Five bed rooms two baths with toilets electricity and gas linen room large dining room butler’s pantry storage pantry kitchen hall between units dumb waiter large front gallery modern conveniences. Terms very reasonable. Call Zimmern's Coal Co office 1004-5 Van Antwerp Bldg for keys. Located at 305 Church Street between Jackson and Claiborne streets.

Zimmern van Antwerp

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