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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
7
Thanhouser comedy Dottie the Dancer shown at the Crown Theatre for today only. Advertisement notes a 10 18 19 cent price and promotes the showcase with Thanhouser favor.
Summer resort rental notice offering the desirable furnished residence of Col. D. R. Burgess at Montrose. Apply to Macart Ney & Schley.
Marion Gurganus, from Lock 1, was brought to Williamson–Faulk Infirmary in Tuscaloosa after a scrap at a Lock 17 dance. He received an ugly pistol wound to the side and is in serious condition. the assailant’s identity is unknown.
In Vera Cruz today troops loyal to Felix Diaz opened fire on a government parade. Fifteen people were killed and many wounded as Diaz’s forces dispersed administration sympathizers. Cadets at the marine college reportedly refused to surrender, pledging loyalty to the government. Diaz claimed foreign entanglements threatened Mexico and vowed to prevent them. He asserted broad support from army officers and others.
Friends of H. C. Fourton manager of the Lyric Theatre reported he has recovered from a severe bout of la grippe. He was confined to his room at the Cawthon for a week and has been missed at the Lyric since Wells Theatre opened.
Police arrested Emile Davis and Leon Alexander both under 13 and surrendered them for hearing before the juvenile tribunal on charges of taking 4 from Mrs. Augusta Roberts son. Willis Coleman and Willie Smith youths were also brought in for alleged robbery of L Hughes and Nicholas McGinnis with 12 dollars and a revolver. their case was continued in the recorders court.
A Manila telegram says a hurricane force typhoon on October 16 killed about 400 people and caused up to 50 million dollars in damage across Cebu and Leyte. Thousands of houses, ships, and crops were ruined. Warwick Barracks and the military hospital store were damaged. relief steamer and Brigadier General Bandholtz depart with supplies and staff.
Nashville electric line accident leaves Luther Wilson dead after a four foot fall from a platform. The incident occurs as he works on a switchboard and a live switch delivers 500 volts. The death is reported immediate.
Lincoln Beachy was permanently barred from flying at the army aviation school in College Park Maryland for dangerous stunts. After a series of risky aerial maneuvers he was ordered from the field and left for Philadelphia.
The Illinois supreme court denied the Progressives petition to print the same candidate names on multiple tickets for the November elections.
National Democratic headquarters announced next week’s speaking tours for Senator Thomas J. Gore of Oklahoma and Senator A. J. OGorman of New York. They will visit Ohio Illinois Indiana and Iowa.
George Engel was hanged here today for the murder last May of his wife and sister-in-law after a quarrel at his father-in-law’s home.
Carrie Bassett infant daughter of W G and Mrs Danete Bassett died at 1 05 am Saturday at the family home 931 Elmira after a short illness. Charles Doyle longtime Oakdale resident died at Mobile Infirmary after a long illness aged 79 native of Ireland. Surviving son W M Doyle of this city and other relatives. Remains moved to Magnolia street residence near Washington avenue.
At Elkton Kentucky R D Stinson was arrested at a picture show on the orders of the Kentucky prison commission for violating his parole. He had a 15 year sentence for killing William Bonie and was paroled after two years in 1908. He had recently paid a fine and served jail time for carrying a pistol and faced another misdemeanor charge.
A Tennessee man reports six bottles of Electric Bitters restored his appetite and eased stomach, liver, and kidney troubles, with improved energy after trying other remedies. The ad claims quick relief from stomach issues and lists the drugstore price of 50 cents.
Birmingham will push for the 1915 Alabama centennial, sending a Chamber of Commerce delegation to the Montgomery committee meeting. Dr T M Owen, head of the preliminary hundred, says hearings start at 10 o clock, requiring a midnight departure Tuesday. Montgomery weighs location options as Birmingham argues its case.
The first and original for 30 years promises a tasteless chill tonic for all ages. It claims ingredients dissolve in acids not the mouth, ensuring no bitter taste and appealing to grownups as well as children. Available at 50 cents.
Delegates to the Disciples of Christ convention in Louisville consider unification reports after five years of study. The plan would centralize missionary work without abolishing congregational autonomy and set the stage for a future delegate convention. Toronto was chosen as next year’s site. 1915 may be Los Angeles.
Private Charles Judd of the artillery battalion at Fort Morgan faced a general court martial that lasted all day. He is charged with raising a check from five to fifteen dollars and cashing it in Mobile. Witnesses from Mobile testified, with Second Lieutenant J P McCaskey Jr as judge advocate.
A heavy rain near Roberts nine miles north of Pensacola washed out track on the New Gulf Florida and Alabama Railroad halting trains Friday. Crews completed some repairs and hoped to resume by tomorrow, with 280 additional workers planned if conditions clear by Monday.
Anthony Wittner who campaigned for a judge seat in opposition to Judge Chamberlain will not appear on the ballot in November according to Price Williams of the probate court. Wittner is deemed ineligible due to unpaid two years of taxes, though he has long been a perennial candidate and a known courthouse figure.
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