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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1912

Page

2

Post Card Day to Spotlight Mobile City Views

The publicity committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Business League decided last night to make Post Card Day an annual event for Mobile. A sub committee of R A Flower and J J Bartee will select views and report ideas to the publicity committee. Citizens will be urged to mail postcards to distant relatives and friends to promote the city. J L Cawthon was elected a member of the publicity committee.

Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League R. A. Flower J. J. Bartee J. L. Cawthon

City Briefs in Mobile and Surrounding News

The French Opera Company passed through Mobile yesterday on a New York to New Orleans train without incident. A New York oyster firm sent Alabama Oyster Commission a recipe booklet to promote oyster consumption. All prisoners indicted will be arraigned tomorrow and trial set. J J Powers sues Mobile Light and Railroad for damages over an August 26 1912 injury claim. Plumber Ely Frederickson attempted suicide at Govern ment Street and was rescued and jailed for drunkenness.

French Opera Company Mobile New Yok New Orleans Metropolis Alabama Oyster Commission New York Oyster Company Law and Equity Court J. J. Powers Mobile Light and Railroad Company Ely Frederickson Government Street

Death of John H. Davis Funeral at St. Vincent’s

Burial of John Henry Davis held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from St. Vincent’s Catholic church with a large gathering. Rev. Father Houran conducted the service. Interment was in Magnolia cemetery with floral tributes. Pallbearers included James Scheuermann, Charles Peters on, Woodmen of the World members Walter O'Dell, Charles O'Dell, Glenny Thompson, Wryria Thompson, Lorenzo Miller, Gus Miller.

John H. Davis John Henry Davis St. Vincent's Catholic Church Father Michael Hourcan Magnolia Cemetery Messrs James Scheuermann Charles Petersen Maple “Amp Woodmen of the World Walter O'Dell Charles O'Dell Glenny Thompson Wryria Thompson Lorenzo Miller Gus Miller

Marshall Talks From Shoulder in California Campaign

Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana urged excluding aliens not fit to amalgamate with Americans during a two day California swing. He opposed granting citizenship to such races and supported immigration of those who will adopt American institutions. He criticized the Eastward campaign of Governor Johnson and noted spending on ballot access in Indiana. He attended events in San Francisco and dedicated Indiana's site at the Panama-Pacific Exposition despite heavy rain.

San Francisco Thomas R. Marshall Indiana California United States Marshall Johnson East Taft

Son of Judge Held For Forging Check

New Orleans report states the son of a judge is held on a charge of forging a signatures to a $50 check and attempting to cash the paper, details of the case not fully provided.

New Orleans

District Attorney prosecutes Harold Ewing over forged check

Harold Ewing, claiming to be son of Nashville judge Robert Wing, says he traveled from Toledo on a wager and forged a check after becoming stranded, with police arresting him yesterday.

Adams Harold Ewing Robert Wing Nashville Young Ewing Toledo Ohio

Consul Scarza Fined in Improper Proposals Case

Cuban vice consul Joseph Scarza at Newport News was fined 600 dollars and sentenced to three months in jail by Acting Police Justice Clemson after making improper proposals to and attacking Mrs Charles Brown, wife of the consul.

Newport News Joseph Scarza Wos Clemson Charles Brown

Shipyard Draughtsman Testifies on Friday Insult Claim

Mrs. Brown testified that Scarza insulted her in her home last Friday. When he returned Monday Brown’s husband confronted him at the door and a hand to hand struggle followed. President Gomez of Cuba has telegraphed the Cuban consul here for details.

Brown Scarza

Illinois university punishes students after riot at opera

In Champaign Illinois the university council dismissed two students for complicity in a riotous attack on the opera house following Saturday night scenes.

Champaign University of Illinois Council of Administration

University riot leads to student suspensions and probe

During a celebration of the university football victory over Indiana a riot caused discipline for two students. J. K. Walton of Anna Illinois, a sophomore, was permanently dismissed as a ring leader while W. H. Halperin of Chicago, a freshman, was dismissed for one year with a reduced sentence for youth. Dean Thom as Arkle Clark announced an investigation likely to punish more culprits. The musical comedy manager to sue Champaign for police protection failures. three chorus members were injured.

Champaign

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