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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
2
Asati an 15e large size Huck Towels
An item listing notes extra large Huck towels and extra heavy pillow cases valued at 20 cents each, with a quantity of one at price 12 20.
Death by own action marked by blue crucifix tattoo
An unidentified man in a personal crisis died by self inflicted gunshot in a tent Friday afternoon. He bore a blue ink crucifix tattoo on his left arm, the only feature likely to identify him. At city hospital efforts to obtain communication failed. Roche & Burke Undertaking handles the body and effects. Police chief Crenshaw reviewed missing persons records. no match found. A facial photograph will be taken for records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Physicians and Sisters of Charity In
Roche & Burke Undertaking Company
Crenshaw
Killing Follows Crap Game Dispute Ends in Death
Charles Hood, a 117 year old man known as Pork Chops, dies after a craps game dispute over 20 cents. Johnny Smith alias Brock is arrested and charged with murder after being found in a rear yard near Canal and Wilkinson streets. A coroner jury rules Hood died from a stab wound to the heart and holds Smith without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hood
Canal and
Wilkinson Streets
Johnny Smith
Smith
Hod
Hood
Pork Chops
Brock
Upper Royal Street
Wilkinson and
Canal Streets
Hirshfield
Mrs Ava Willing Astor Returns From London to New York
Mrs Ava Willing Astor arrived in New York from London with her daughter Muriel. They will stay through fall and winter at the Fifth Avenue home of her son Vincent, who inherited most of John Jacob Astor’s fortune. Society watches whether Mrs Astor No 1 and Mrs Astor No 2 will exchange calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava Willing Astor
John Jacob Astor
New York
London
Astor
Muriel
New
Fifth Avenue
Vincent
Phoned for Police Then Rolled Bones in North Royal Street
Mike Crawford reported a crap game behind a North Royal street stable and then returned to the scene after raising a quarter. Police arrived to break the game and Crawford was caught in the drag as the workers separated players from their money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Crawford
North Royal Street
Mike
Fire devastates Benecia arsenal destroying millions in materiel
The Benecia arsenal on the Pacific coast burned down in a dramatic blaze. Authorities estimate losses at three to four million dollars as 60 thousand stands of small arms and 12 million rounds of ammunition were destroyed. Colonel Charles Ruggles led the defense, with no casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benecia
Cal
Benecia Arsenal
Pacific Coast
Orient
Charles Ruggles
Ordnance Department
Western Division
Brother Seeks Bankruptcy for Partner in Federal Case
In Biloxi Mississippi on October nineteenth a voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court by W G Sellers and W3 Sellers a partnership. W D Sellers refuses to join but W G Sellers alleges insolvency and seeks involuntary inclusion. Papers also request restraint on sale of partnership property by temporary trustee J C Magruder and receiver A W Tisdale. The referee J Gillespie granted the restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Sellers
W.G
W. G. Sellers
J. C. Magruder
A. W. Tisdale
J. ©. Gillespie
Jones County Timber and Log Merchants Receiver Appointed
In Jones county chancery court on July 21 1972 A W Tisdale was named receiver for the timber and logging firm run by the Sellers brothers The bankruptcy petition lists assets including oxen wagons valued at 800 timber logs and equipment 1000 and minor property The principal creditors are L N Dantzler Co Moss Point 1100 and J W Speed Moselle 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W.O. Sellers
Jones County
Chancery Court
A. W. Tisdale
L. N. Dantzler & Co
Moss Point
J. W. Speed
Moselle, Miss
Trust Allegations Hit Texas Film Makers in Suit
In Austin on October 18, the Texas attorney general filed in Jefferson County district court alleging a motion picture trust formed by thirteen producers in violation of state law. A receiver, HH. A. Wroe of Austin, is named to oversee the case as required by the statutes. Defendants include Motion Picture Patents Company General Film Company Biograph Company Thomas A Edison Inc Isanay Film Manufacturing Kalem Company George Klein Lubin Manufacturing Melies Pathe Freres Seliy Polyscope Vitagraph and Armat Moving Picture Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
District Court of
Jefferson County
Walthal
HH. A. Wroe
Motion. Picture Patents Company
General Film Company
Biograph Company
Thomas A. Edison (Inc
Isanay Film Manufacturing Company
Kalem Company (Inc
George Klein
Lubin Manufacturing Company
Melies Manufacturing Company
Pathe Freres
Seliy Polyscope Company
Vitagraph Company of America
Armat Moving Picture Company
Bettie the Dancer Thanhouser Comedy at Crown Theatre
Laugh at Bettie a Thanhouser comedy at the Crown Theatre today. Advertisement notes the Thanhouser favorites and promises entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Crown Theatre
American freed by Mexican rebels in El Paso release
Arthur McCormick was released today on a $5,000 ransom paid by rebels south of Juarez. He travels to El Paso from the Thomas Land and Cattle Company ranch near Hachita New Mexico. Fear remains for John T. Cameron a wealthy El Paso broker held for ransom with no word received after the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Arthur McCormick
Thomas Land and Cattle Company
Hachita
John T. Cameron
Juarez
Cameron
25 Wat 40 Wat 60 Wat 100 Wat 40c 45
A compact line lists electrical wattages and a 40c-45 figure, suggesting a timing or rating snippet. No clear event, names, or locations are present to identify a broader news item.
State may lease land used for convict farming
A large tract near Montgomery bought for convict farm use could be leased out with about 250 convicts released from agriculture on Wetumpka road and Speigner’s and farm No 4. The plan aims to raise $75 000 to $100 000 annually, with Governor O Neal and James G Oakley reviewing it, while keeping the Speigner’s cotton mill open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Wetumpka Road
State
Speigner
State’ Convict Board
Speigner’s
Bryce at Washington After Long Absence
British Ambassador Bryce returned to Washington after a six month absence. He and Mrs. Bryce had travel to Australia New Zealand New South Wales and other British possessions before returning September 14. They have since stayed at their Maine summer home visiting friends. The ambassador will address U S Panama Canal toll relief protest as a likely early issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryce
Australia
New Zealand
New South Wales
United States
Kineo
Maine
Panama Canal
Diapepsin Promises Five Minute Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for sour腹 gas indigestion and upset stomach. It claims five minute relief, regulating weak stomachs and letting meals be enjoyed again with no distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Grabow Labor Riot Case Will Be Prolonged
Lake Charles La October 19 The state aims to prove the Grabow labor riot arose from a conspiracy, relying on Burns detectives. Dozens more witnesses were summoned by both sides, pushing total to over 300 with about fifteen testifying. The trial enters its third week and is expected to continue two more weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Burns
Kinney
Thanhouser Comedy At Crown Theatre Today
A humorous Thanhouser feature is highlighted with live laughs promised at the Crown Theatre today. The ad notes popular Thanhouser favorites and invites audiences to enjoy the comedy edition.
Alleged Nobleman Entangled in Local Deception Case
Chevalier Albert M D Duchameros a French nobleman and aviator was brought from Birmingham Alabama to Nashville police on charges of petit larceny and obtaining board and lodging under false pretenses. He claimed ties to Schenectady New York and sought flight arrangements with a monoplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Chevalier Albert
D. Duchameros
Birmingham
Ala
Pa Chameroy
Schenectady
N. Y
Tired Army Officers Renew Their Jaunt
Thirty three high army officers from major rank up, weary after six hours in saddle, rise at Fort Meyer Virginia to begin the second day of their annual test ride. Under General William C. Crozier they rode over thirty miles yesterday and set out again as brooding skies hung overhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Meyer
William C. Crozier
The
War College
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
A Texas wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men and women. Regulates children's bladder issues. If not sold locally, mailed for $1.00. One small bottle provides two months of treatment and often completes a cure. Testimonials available from Dr. E. W. Hall St. Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Olive Street
St. Louis
Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron seeks to discontinue suit
The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company filed in New Jersey Supreme Court to discontinue a suit by the attorney general challenging a $3,500,000 bond issue to replace preferred stock. The company, insolvent and in reorganization, alleges the suit was prompted by third parties and hinders its restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company
New Jersey
Alabama
New Jersey Supreme Court
Gas Explosion Harms Sixteen at Marshall Texas
Sixteen people injured and four small businesses wrecked in an explosion of natural gas in Marshall Texas. A lighted match near a gas-filled cellar caused the blast. Six rescued from ruins to hospital. painter E C Standifer believed fatally hurt. ten others with minor wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Texas
E. C. Standifer
Brown's Digestit Tablets Offer Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Brown's Digestit Tablets as a rapid and permanent remedy for indigestion sour stomach gas and upset stomach. It claims instant relief after one dose digests all food and restores the stomach and guarantees satisfaction with a money-back offer from Var Antwerp Drug Store Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Var Antwerp Drug Store, Inc
Imefit
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Asati
Mrs. Ava Willing Astor
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Perining Ca
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Bantists. Ph
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N. Joachim St Louis C. D
Mazda Electric
Sutton Bros
Col. Royal and St. Francis Mobile, Ala
Grabow
Alabama Corporation
Ihusband
van Antwerp
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