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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1912

Page

3

Tafts Plan For The Farmers

President Roosevelt presses forward with farm cooperative banks and agricultural credits replying to letters from supporters and critics. He cites Raiffeisen Germany data to show small loans and wide farmer participation and urges state legislatures to study cooperative credit forms for American farmers alongside existing mutuals and building societies.

Washington Wet White House Ambassador Herrick Raiffeisen Banks Germany Raiffiesen Banks Massachusetts Fourone Myrick Credit Union Springfield Mass United States Europe Co-Operative Society Agricultural Credit

Noted Restaurant Man Dead in New York

John T. Meehan of Park Row restaurant known as Dolan’s died today. His beef and beans drew a national reputation and Theodore Roosevelt dined there. Meehan hosted Roosevelt at the White House and lived in a prestigious Brent street residence, valued near a million.

New York John T. Meehen Park Row Dolan Meehan Paddy” Dolan Theodore Roosevelt White House Brent

Saved by His Wife at Brain Tree VT

Mrs R J Flint prescribes Dr King s New Discovery for a dreadful cough that left her husband weak Mrs Flint s insistence helped him recover The ad touts a quick cure for coughs and colds along with throat and lung troubles including grip bronchitis croup whooping cough and tonsillitis It promises safe reliable relief and guarantees 50c and 1 00 at all druggists

R. J. Flint Braintrees Dr. King

For Sale General Electric Motor and Belt Drive Parts

sale notice for a 2 HP continuous current General Electric motor 230 volts speed 1900 RPM plus 25 feet of shafting six bearing blocks small pulleys counter shaft with large pulleys and hangers leather belting 50 to 60 feet all in good repair apply at item office

General Electric Lem

Desirable Offices Still Unrented in Bank of Mobile Building

Several desirable offices remain available for rent in the Bank of Mobile Building. Call and arrange a viewing during business hours from 10 to 18 and 11 to 1.

Bank OF Mobile Bank OF Atobege Bank of Mobile Building

Incarcerated Man Threatens Fire in La Fayette Jail

Oscar Hoffman, jailed on rifle charges, set bed clothing ablaze in his cell causing smoke to fill corridors and jail windows. Prisoners panicked before Sheriff Fisher moved them to safety. Hoffman's attempt nearly suffocated him as the interior of the building suffered heavy damage.

Mysterious Woman Finally Identified in Stratford Case

Captain Arnold and State Policeman Virelli refute a Chicago federal theory that Jennie Cavaglieri was a government spy. They reveal the woman’s real name Jennie Rotonde widow of Achille Rotondo died 1911 and that her maiden name was Elamellina. Police tie the case to Joe Buonamo known as Chicago Joe who claims involvement with a prior shooting in Thompsonville.

Bridgeport Jennie Rotonde Achille Rotondo New York Elamellina Joe Buonamo Chicago Joe Chief Bromage Thompsonville

Sensation in Greenville as jail escape ring arrests made

Officials arrest Jeff D. Gilreath inspector of police and ex sheriff along with A A Phillips and Reuben Gosnell for aiding Thurston M. Vaughn who confessed to molesting girls at the South Carolina Odd Fellows Home and escaping from Greenville County Jail last June. Crowd crowds about the jail as bonds are posted and Governor Cole Blease orders warrants. Vaughn was later captured in Baltimore after an earlier escape.

Greenville Thurston M. Vaughn South Carolina Odd Fellows Home Jeff D. Gilreath Vaughn A. A. Phillips Reuben Gosnell Gilreath Cole Blease Baltimore

Four Lives Lost In Ferry Boat Accident At Belvedere

Four members of an automobile party from Noble, Pennsylvania drowned when a ferry boat on the Delaware River near Belvedere, New Jersey was struck by a raft. The victims: Mrs Leon H. Gilbert, Miss Rebecca Tyson, Mrs H W Trump, and Leon Gilbert Jr. Seven-year-old Leon Gilbert Jr. and Nathan Trump survived by reaching shore, while others were missing as rescuers worked into the night.

Daugeter Miram Gilbert Leon Gilbert, Jr H. W. Trump Rebecca Tyson Nathan Trump New Jersey Delaware L. H. Gilbert Pennsylvania Miss Gilbert W.W. Trump Eon Gilbert, Jr

Democratic speakers to stump in New York this week

The Democratic national committee announced that fifty speakers will be sent to New York State this week to close the presidential campaign. A large demonstration is planned at Madison Square Garden with the Progressives on Wednesday, Democrats on Thursday, and Republicans Friday.

New York Democratic National Committee New York State Madison Square Garden

Taft Returns to Washington After Overseas Trip

President Taft arrives in Washington after nearly two months away. He plans to stay in the capital, draft his annual message, and perhaps observe the election results. He will attend a cabinet meeting, dine with in-town aides, and travel to New York for the launching of the New York dreadnaught.

Washington Taft New York Newark Cincinnati Congress Meyer Jair Mexico Cuba Santo Domingo Great Britain House Money Trust Treasury Department Henry W. Taft P. Taft Miss Velen

Powderly Seeks Immigration Bureau Report in Chicago

T V Powderly, in Chicago on an inquiry for the commerce and labor department, will recommend a federal immigration bureau to protect new arrivals. Powderly, former Knights of Labor chief, says the station would follow the Migrants Protective League plan.

Chicago Ratabhishniyat Federal Akinar Department of ‘Commerce and Labor Powderly Knights of Labor Immigrants’ Protective League

Bank of Atobeg e Buting Advertisement

An old advertisement for a bank named Bank of Atobege or Atobege Buting invites readers to call and visit. The clipped line hints at services or offerings typical of a financial institution in a period-appropriate context.

Woman Ne colored body found. Braget Clanahan identified

In St Louis on October 27 Braget Clanahan a 5 year old woman with alleged wealth was found murdered in an empty house basement. Police say a note led to the discovery and the motive appears to be robbery of a large sum she reportedly carried.

ST. Louis Braget Clanahan

Woman in White film ad teases Thanhouser release

An old theater advertisement from October 25, 1941 highlights a Thanhouser screen adaptation of The Woman in White starring William Garwood as Walter Hartwright and James Cruze as Sir Percival Glyde featuring a two reel presentation and a donor event at the house.

Thanhouser

Roosevelt Thanks Solicitous Friends

A Progres sive national headquarters statement from Colonel Roose velt expresses deep appreciation for the thousands of letters and telegrams received since the Milwaukee shooting. He notes many could not be answered individually and asks senders to forgive any misaddress or missed telegrams while reiterating gratitude for the goodwill.

Tie

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