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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1912
Page
3
Eugene V. Debs addressed a sizable Monroe Park Theatre crowd on Socialist campaign issues. He critiqued Democrats Republicans and the Bull Moose faction while arguing wealth concentration and widespread poverty.
New York reports telegrams from Peter Devine, a wealthy contractor, sent to Mexican points to learn the fate of his son who mailed a postcard claiming he was to be shot as a spy. The card read I am now in the Mexican army and sentenced to be shot Good-bye all, but no date or address and the postmark is blurred. The Mexican army he joined remains unknown.
A issued circular lists September changes in agents across Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee with new surgeons traveling auditors and baggage masters including Dr J D Atkins Dr S B Melwain John L Lence I M Atkins Cecil Scales and replacements for S B Minges George Schaefer and S C Murray at Corinth and Buckatunna Jonesboro and other towns.
In Norwalk Ohio on September 18 a Clarksfield girl was tarred and feathered by eight women in male disguise who lured her on a walk after dusk. The mob warned her she must leave town or face worse, after alleging she flirted with several men.
A Cincinnati Teach ers' Institute proposal by Dr Holmes urges training girls to distinguish real men from imitations in selecting spouses. Opponents, noting sex bias, argue boys should receive equal instruction and question the premise's practicality given long cultural history and unknown judges of a "real" man.
Tokio reports General Count Maresuke Nogi and his wife the Countess Nogi committed suicide after Emperor Matsuhito’s death ceremonies. Nogi, famed for capturing Port Arthur in 1904, fought in the Saigo rebellion and later became a key military leader.
Multiple dwellings offered with modern conveniences and varied locations. Seven room frame house on west side street lists 3800 dollars. additional seven room cottage on Dauphin Way near corner. new five room cottage on East ern street near Gayle. large corner cottage with two lots at Eastern and Gayle. Oakdale avenue near O Donnell street two blocks from Marine car line priced around 1100 to 1500 dollars. Also loan funds available on city and suburban property and full insurance lines offered.
General Nogi commanded forces in the Russo Japanese War and captured Port Arthur in a day. He led the third army in 1904 and seized a 203 metre hill after heavy losses. Nogi also received Stoessel's surrender proposal for Port Arthur personally.
The Thompson family Martin 45 his wife Caroline and their eight year old son Raymond were found murdered in their home six miles southeast of Council Bluffs. The man’s note suggests he killed them while they slept then killed himself. Victims lay on the kitchen floor in night clothes with beds soaked in blood and the knife nearby. No motive has been found.
In Duluth Minnesota on September 13 a mob attacked street cars injuring six Carmen. Police struggled to control crowds and Governor Eberhart was asked to send troops to restore order amid widespread violence and arson fears.
Dr Sadler estimates Americans lose eighty million dollars annually due to colds. The advertisement claims Leys Honey and Tar can stop coughs heal sore air passages and prevent serious illness. It warns the product contains opiates and is sold in a yellow package by Antwerp Drug Corporation.
In Blackfeet country at a Sept gathering Colonel Roosevelt arrived to be greeted by a group of Blackfeet Indians in vivid garments. He spoke to a crowd including many pale faces and noted his aim to reduce speeches while acknowledging the day’s events and his limited hard work.
A merchant advertises Aunt Patsy food quality for laying wheat and a car load of Scotch Food. Seed Ave and 1,000 sacks of Texas Rust Proof Oat are available. Call and visit.
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