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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1912

Page

12

Harmony Move Of Hadley Fails In Missouri Convention

Missouri delegates opened the session selecting a full state ticket led by Mike Albert D Norton of the St Louis Court of Appeals. Governor Herbert Hadley faced a split with two of three Republican backers threatening to withdraw if the party demanded unity. Nominees listed include Lieutenant Governor J M Burrus Frederick W Neidermeyer A M Hyde and John Ball alongside Norton.

Hadley Progressive State Committee Peee Eeld Norton J. M. Burrus Kansas City Frederick W. Neidermeyer Columbus A. M. Hyde Princeton John Ball Joplin

Roosevelt at St. Paul Speech at Minnesota State Fair

Colonel Roosevelt arrived in St. Paul Minnesota to deliver an address at the state fair. He was greeted by a reception committee at Union Station and escorted to a local hotel before an informal reception and a conference with the Progressive State central committee.

ST. Paul Minn Roosevelt Union Station Progressive State Central Committee

How Housekeepers Can Kill Cockroaches with Paste

An old advertisement urges housekeepers to use Stearns Electric Paste to exterminate cockroaches rats and mice. It promises money back if ineffective and notes availability from druggists with prices 25 cents and 1.00 in Chicago Illinois.

Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago III

Black Hand Attack on Italian Family in Birmingham

In Birmingham Alabama on September 4 a dynamite blast blew Jake Moull his wife and five children from their beds. The blast, claimed by the Black Hand, is thought to be an attempt to murder the family. Mouli an Italian merchant lived above his store and could not identify any suspect. The explosion damaged the room at the threshold and smashed plaster windows and woodwork.

Birmingham Ala Jake Moull Hay Mouli Mauli

Parker Goes to Atlanta to Meet Progressive Party Officials

John M. Parker of Louisiana travels to Atlanta with other national Progressive party members to discuss Southern party affairs. The conference is expected to finalize plans for Colonel Roosevelt's Southern trip.

New Orleans John MM. Parker Louisiana T He Progressive Party Atlanta South Roosevel

Many Changes in Congress Reported Ahead of Elections

Washington Sept 5 The article notes forty three House members plan retirement by next March after primary defeats or personal choice. In the Senate ten of thirty two terms expiring March 4 1913 are set to retire including three Democrats and seven Republicans. Pennsylvania leads in retirements as states list changes for the Sixty third Congress.

Washington D. C House of Representatives Senate House W. Murray Crane Massachusetts Crane Bailey Sixty-third Congress Paynter Percy Bourne Brown Cullom Guggenheim Richardson Wetmore Sanders Tennessee

Foot Care as Important as Complexion in Ads

A vintage advertisement promotes the TIZ foot bath claiming it eliminates foot ailments, reduces puffiness, and firms the feet. It urges readers to request a free trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago and to buy a regular box for 25 cents.

Walter Luther Dodge & Co S. Wabash Ave Chicago Ill

Retirements Shrink House Races Across States

Several states report ongoing retirements from Congress with multiple lawmakers stepping down. Five Republicans and one Democrat leave the House nationally, while New York sees four Democratic and one Republican retirements. Arkansas Texas and Massachusetts show three each.

House New York Arkansas Texas Massachusetts

Dreamland Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Show Reels

The Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Wild West Show appears in three reels at Dreamland this Sunday with two other new reels offered at five cents.

Dreamland

Weather Outlook Shows Freezing Temps Across Utah Nevada

The first freezing temperatures of the season are reported in Utah and Nevada as cool air overlays the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast regions. A high barometer region over the eastern half of the country brings continued sunshiny warmth while a low mood system with scattered showers centers over North Dakota extending to the Texas Panhandle. Generally fair and warm weather is foreseen for Mobile tonight and Friday.

Utah Nevada Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast St. Paul Minn Modena Mobile Ans Chicago North Dakota Texas Panhandle North Pacific South Atlantic Mobile Albert Ashenberber Weather Bureau

Wilson Addresses Immigration Policy in New York Native

Governor Woodrow Wilson spoke in New York City as Democratic presidential nominee. He urged a standard admitting voluntary immigrants while excluding those induced by others to come, and warned against unmanaged influx harming Americans and immigrants alike. He proposed government guidance and expanded ports of entry to ensure safe, informed settlement.

New York Woodrow Wilson New York City Metropolis Woodrow Wilson Workingmen’s League Iscore National Art Club

Italy Determined to Hold Tripoli and Cyrenaica

Switzerland Sept 4 Italy is determined to maintain its hold on Tripoli and Cyrenaica. Official peace talks between Italian delegates and Turkish representatives show no major progress yet. Italy is willing to concede on secondary issues but stands firm on several vital points.

Chiasso Switzerland Italy Tripoli Cyrenaica

Digestit Digestit Indigestion Remedy Gains Countrywide Endorsement

A new indigestion remedy called Digestit claims quick relief and a permanent cure for stomach disorders. Letters from satisfied users, rising demand, and an absolute guarantee promise relief or money back. The tablet digests food, prevents fermentation and gas, stops distress after meals, aids assimilation, and offers instant relief. Van Antwerp Drug Store.

van Antwerp Drug Store

Virginia mob foiled shoots up the town at Bluefields

A Lynchburg Virginia report says 300 armed men went to Princeton West Virginia seeking a 14 year old girl rape suspect named Jackson. They failed to find him and shot up the city injuring none as officials closed saloons amid turmoil.

Lynchburg Princeton W. Va Bluefields Jackson

Bargain Feud Over Pants Draws Crowds In Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on September 6, William B. Chilton of Harrisburg and Isaac Morris clash over a $1.25 payment for a pair of trousers. A sidewalk tug of war with one leg of the trousers separating buyer and seller draws a crowd of about two hundred as police intervene.

Indianapolis Ind William B. Chilton Harrisburg Isaac Morris East Washington Street Chilton Morris Englebright Brady

Justice Restores Dime After Store Incident

Chilton and Morris were arrested after a store incident in which a quarter dropped behind the counter. Morris allegedly shot it down with his finger to skip Chilton. Judge Collins ordered Morris to return $1.25 and discharged both men.

Chilton Morris

Trials of a Traveler Ends Constipation With New Life Pills

E. E. Youngs of Berkshire Vermont writes about constant constipation and indigestion until using Dr. King s New Life Pills. He claims the remedy treats stomach liver and kidney troubles effectively. Available for 25 cents at druggists.

E. E. Youngs E. Berkshire Dr. King

New York Progressives Convene in Syracuse Meeting

Syracuse September 5 delegates at the New York Progressive party convention plan most of the day on the party ticket. No gubernatorial nominee candidate will actively campaign, forecasting a spirited floor contest among the million delegates.

New York Syracuse N. Y Progressive Party New York State

Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound praised by Rev. J E Cox

In Littleton Alabama Rev J E Cox writes that after years of a severe cough and weak lungs he used Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. He says the product helped from the first use and continued to cure him.

Littleton, Ala J. E. Cox Foley

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