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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1912

Page

2

Indigestion Remedy Promoted For Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts a fast acting remedy for stomach upset including indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and gas. It claims harmless dependable relief and fame worldwide from its ingestion.

Alabama Commercial Bodies Invited to State Congress in Mobile

A Mobile meeting of Alabama chambers and business leagues approved inviting every commercial organization in the state to participate in a State-head Congress to be held in November. A committee recommended the plan and directors approved it, aiming to attract strong delegations to the Land Congress and labeling the event as the most important yet held in the state.

Alabama Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League Comece Land Congress

JAS. MCPHILLIPS STORE NOT ROBBED

The Mobile Item corrects an earlier report claiming the James McPhillips liquor store was robbed. The theft occurred at the McPhillips liquor store on Government street near Water and Commerce, with thieves taking bottles through a transom from the alley.

Mobile Item James McPhillips Iquor Thomas H. McPhillips Government Street Teer McPhillips

Baseball Magnates Back Fraternity Plan for Players

Chicago September 7. President Ban Johnson of the American League and Charles A Comiskey owner of the White Sox say they see no objection to a players fraternity incorporated in New York state. They expect the group to help improve conditions and believe it will benefit both players and owners without wrecking the game. Bible men at the head would confer with league officials on important questions.

Chicago Ban Be Johnson American League Charles A. Comiskey White Sox Baseball Players’ Fraternity New York State Ma. Johnson Mr. Comiskey Fraternaes

Aviators Fire Up Speed On Chicago Field

Orrville Wright, noted air pilot leader, has joined the rotor and tests on an aviation field in Chicago. The event marks a high speed demonstration and highlights Wright’s continued influence in early flight circles.

Chicago Field Orrville Wright

Morphine Unconditional Guarantee Sanitarium Offer

An advertisement promises a no payment guarantee until a satisfactory cure for morphine addiction, claiming complete withdrawal control and home treatment options. It cites endorsements from the mayor, a bank president, or any citizen of Lebanon and invites readers to request a free booklet from Cumberland Sanitarium, F. J. Sanders, Lebanon, Tenn.

Our Lebanon

Aviation leaders gather in Chicago for Gordon Bennett race

Aviation figures in Chicago preview the Gordon Bennett championship amid optimism the course is superior to prior events and European courses. Jules Vedrines failed to reach 100 mph, taking 2 minutes 30 seconds for the 4 14 mile course at 88 mph, while Maurice Prevost hit 96 mph on two field circles.

Bles Chicago Aero Club of Illinois Europe France Jules Vedrines Maurice Prevost

Mobile Semi-Pros to Face Pensacola Team in Mobile

High-class Mobile squad meets Pensacola, Fla. semi-pros in a two game series. Pensacola boasts wins over Southern League teams and quick players drawing attention from major scouts. Mobile lineup includes Ad fry Benedict Lauzon Neely Pocase Yost H Kelly Vermille Thomas. Fury returns from Macon and Benedict from Columbus of the South Atlantic League.

Mobile Pensacola Fla Ad Fry Benedict Lauzon Neely Pocase Yost H. Kelly Vermille Thomas Fury Macon Columbus

Baseball Highlights From September 7, 1889 to 1911

Notable performances include Curt Welch of the Athletics stealing four bases against Louisville in 1889, Mark Baldwin with Columbus fanning 11 in nine innings, Charley Hickman totaling 15 bases in a Washington double header in 1905, Pastorius of Brooklyn holding Boston to one hit in 1908, Christy Mathewson striking out 11 for the New York Giants in 1910, Pittsburgh’s 11 runs in both games of a double header with St Louis in 1910, Grover Cleveland Alexander’s oneHit game for the Phillies in 1911, and Tommy Leach hitting a grand slam with the bases loaded for Pittsburgh against St Louis in 1911.

Curt Welch Athletics Harry Vaughn Louisville Mark Baldwin Columbus Kansas City Charley Hickman Washington New York Pastorius Brooklyn Boston Bill Sweeney Christy Mathewson Giants Bostons Collins Pittsburg St. Louis Grover Cleveland Alaxander Phillies Braves Miller Tommy Leach

Oscar Straus Nominated by Bull Moose in Dramatic Convention

Oscar S. Straus former secretary of commerce and labor was unanimously named Progressive party governor nominee in Syracuse New York after a dramatic floor confrontation led by Suspender Jack McGee. The ticket listed Straus Davenport Alden Kirschway Call Kine Punkerl Cancroft.

Syracuse N. Y Oscar Straus Commerce and Labor Roosevelt Progressive Party Timothy L. Woodruff Wm. H. Hotchkiss Wm. A. Prendergast New York New York County Jack McGee Strauss McGee Hii Maiee Jack Oscar S. Strauss Uotchkiss Mr. Strauss Mr. Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Wage Hotchkiss John A. Kingsbury Timothy Woodruff Prendergast Turkey Jack’ McGee Fifteenth Assembly Frederick M. Davenport Oneida Oscar S. Straus Nathan Straus Isadore Straus Citizens Committee Wm. R. Grace New York City Merchants and Business Men’s Organization McKinnley Cleveland Ameri Africa McKinley

Roosevelt Appoints Judge to Hague Court and Turkey

The passage notes President Roosevelt appointing a judge to the permanent court of arbitration at The Hague after Harrison's death. It also states he was named ambassador to Turkey by President Taft in May 1909 and served until December 1910.

Roosevelt Permanent Court of Arbitration the Hague Harrison Turkey Taft

Advertising one of life's necessities in the household

A passage in Women’s Home Companion questions the impact of eliminating advertising. It argues that ads go beyond papers to mark a grocer’s name on doors and store windows, describing how commerce would lose identifiable marks if advertising vanished.

Woman's Home Companion

Advertising Without Signs or Pulpits

A reflection on the central role of advertising in guiding people to stores and events. The writer argues society depends on advertising for directions, sermons topics, and midweek notices, noting that without advertising even a top store would be hard to find.

Dreamland Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Show Reels

The Dreamland program lists Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Wild West Show in three reels this Sunday plus two other new reels, all at 5 cents.

Dreamland

Big Jim Gets Share

Rebecca Jeffries mother of Jim J Jeffries, former heavyweight champion, dies last winter and leaves estate valued at 7480 dollars, divided equally among seven children. former champion's share was 13490 dollars, per finance tax appraisers in Los Angeles.

Big Jim Los Angeles Cal Rebecca Jeffries Jim J. Jeffries Pugilist

West Show in Three Reels and Two Other New Reels

A brief arts item notes a West Show in three reels plus two additional new reels costing five cents total. Local venue and exact titles are not specified in the fragment. The note suggests a small, priced program release typical of early film or theater listings.

Georgians Rally for Democratic Fund Drive

In Atlanta on September 6, members of Georgia’s political circle gathered to back a Democratic fund aimed at raising $30,000. Senator Hake Smith addressed the crowd praising notable remarks about Colonel Roosevelt and urging support for the fundraising effort.

Atlanta Georgia United States Hake Smith Roosevelt Smith

Roosevelt promises reform while accepting special contributions

The speaker accuses the Roosevelt regime of dual acts, praising reforms yet alleging the president receives special privilege contributions. They warn the election could trigger national government collapse, asserting the president might not leave the White House alive if re elected.

Roosevelt White House

Rathenau Gold Medal Open to Americans

The Rathenau gold medal is placed at the disposal of the American Museum of Safety in New York for annual award to the best device or process for safeguarding life and health in the electrical industry. The competition is open to all countries, with the device exhibited at the museum.

New York Arthur Williams American Museum of Safety Berlin Rathenau New York City Raya Easheney Crament Eres

Aviator Ro Land G. M. Eclipses Altitude Record

In Hougla te France on Sept 6 aviator Rol and G M eclipsed the world altitude record by about 2 461 feet. Garros climbed to 16 240 feet, though the thin air challenged the pilot and passenger on the Austrian flight.

Houlgate France Roland G. m Airtioe

Protests of innocence as Clarkeville man hanged for murder

John Heywood was hanged in Clarkeville for the January murder of John Whitemore of Baldwin. In a thirty minute ante mortem speech he warned against whiskey cards and dancing, sang a song, and proclaimed his innocence while blaming another person at the scene for the killing.

Clarksville John Heywood Heywood John Whitemore Baldwin

Stearns Electric Paste Ad Promises Quick Vermin Kill

A vintage ad touts Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste as the standard, claiming it kills rats, mice, and cockroaches in a night. It stresses ready use, no mixing, and a money back guarantee, with price points of 28 and 1.00 and mentions Chicago.

Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago

Building page offers weekly home tips for owners and builders

Wednesday and Sunday editions present a full page of ideas and guidance for those who own homes or are planning construction. The feature emphasizes practical tips, design ideas, and project suggestions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Abe Cumberland Sanitarium F. J. Sanders Mor Lebanon, Tenn Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Dauphin St Sean Yee Joose Ie Oscar Straus Bull Moose Jack Wi'Gee Ae Earaen Murray Hill Club JOS. A. Magnus & CO Cincinnati, Ohio U.S.A LIFE Philadelphia Stret Refining Co Chestnut Democratic
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