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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
9
National League Umpire Mal Eason explains the central role of ninety feet between bases and how changing the distance would alter infield play and excitement. The column surveys boxing figures Tom O'Rourke and past fighters, noting comebacks and the shifting fortunes of boxers and baseball castoffs in Washington and beyond.
The notice lists multiple funeral services including Wire McFayden burial at 4 pm from the family home near Brodd and Mantmore streets with Wyatt Brown officiating. Burial of Mrs. Jennie Snider held at 5 pm from the Baptists and a large showing followed. W. W. Ingalls interred at the Cathedral with a veterans camp pallbearers roster.
Ad touts Grove's Taste eS Chill Tonic claiming to improve eyesight and build up the eyes for people and children. Also mentions Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Wild West Show reels in rotation with two other new reels at five cents.
Paul Czolgosz, father of Leon Czolgosz who assassinated President McKinley, was fined by Municipal Judge Levine after he thrashed Synatz Russinsisi and five companions who taunted him in court. The assault and battery charge was brought by Russinsisi.
Police in Minneapolis confronted about 500 socialist supporters as officers in uniform and plain clothes clashed with the crowd during a September 4 gathering. No injuries reported.
A street meeting led to injuries after police ordered gatherings within a district for state fair traffic. Officers charged the crowd multiple times and the clash lasted about three quarters of an hour.
Police may stop a boxing match when it ceases to be an exhibition of skill. DREAMLAND Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Wild West Show in three reels Sunday and two other new reels 5 cents.
Wire briefs report Panama minister Ricardo Arias’s resignation amid upheaval in his government. Other items cover a labor strike in Lowell, New York grand jury panel delay, Roosevelt’s remarks on bosses, a Guatemala City assault probe, a Scottish wreck, Mrs. McLean illness, early snowfall near Carson City, an aviator Beatty arrest, Taft praised for civil service stance, and related political notes.
Twelve delegates attend the twenty seventh annual convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew opened today at the University of Chicago. The organization began in Chicago and now has about 25 000 members worldwide. The convention runs for three days with meetings of the national board.
A cholera outbreak in Southern Sardinia prompts public health action. Quarantine orders are issued against ships arriving from the infected district as the disease spreads near Cagliari. Authorities warn of continued risk unless containment succeeds.
A temporary appointee under President Taft, Harry D Taft aged 24, could not retain his position after passing the examination, marking an early setback in his career despite qualification.
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