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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1912

Page

3

Roosevelt Attacks Discredited Politicians in Utah Meet

At the Orpheum Theatre in Ogden Utah on September 16 John Maynard Harlan and Adam Bede led a Roosevelt rally declaring a landslide for their ticket in November The duo attacked Theodore Roosevelt and named opponents including Harriman Medill McCormick and Boss Perkins while predicting defeat for the Roosevelt faction.

Ogden Utah Theodore Roosevelt John Maynard Harlan Adam Bede Orpheum Theatre Rooosevelt Mr. Bede Firat Himselt Harriman Standard United States Steel Har Bull Moose Moose Chicago Tribune Medill McCormick Africa Roosevelt

Startling disclosures at West Virginia strike inquiry

Wives of striking coal miners testified to alleged cruelties by mine guards in Charleston before Governor Glasscock's commission. They described babies born on bare shack floors and bullets fired through homes. Governor urged arbitration while operators rejected talks with union leaders citing public interest.

Charleston W. Va Glasscock John Estep Waters Paint Creek Toney Seville Seville Frank Rush Mrs. Waters Frank Kanwha Cairns Thomas Cairne West Virginia United Mine Workers J. R. Thomas The Carbon Coal Company

Blighted Son Feature At Royal Theatre

A Pathé four reel feature titled The Blighted Son screens Monday at the Royal Theatre. Admission for children is stated as six cents.

Pathe Sovien He Royal Theatre

Japanese Hero and Wife Die in Sword Pact

General Nogi, famed for forcing a Russian surrender after Port Arthur, and his wife died by self inflicted sword wounds after viewing the late Mikado's body. The double death followed a rumored pact, shocking Japan and prompting widespread grief across the empire.

Nogi Stoessel Port Arthur Mushito Mikado Royal Imperial Palace Nagi

Promotions for 16000 railroad postal clerks planned

Washington Sept 15 promotions for 16000 railway postal clerks on October 1 will be issued by Postmaster General Hitchcock. The plan raises annual salaries from 900 to 1300 with annual promotions, chief clerks to 2000, and includes three classified lines. The overhaul, funded from the post office appropriations, aims at efficiency and fairer advancement.

Washington Asneral Hlitchcock Post Office Hitchcock Flitchcock Railway

Detroit Grand Circuit Meeting Opens at State Fair Grounds

Detroit Grand Circuit Meeting at the Michigan State Fair grounds opens with the 2:19 pace featuring Baden Exthe W Oakdale Cheney Chatty Direct and other noted horses. The two year old trotting division of the futurity carries about six top baby trotters for a $3,000 prize. Other events include the 2:20 pace and the 2:95 pace, each offering about $2,000 in prize money.

Detroit Mich Baden Exthe W Oakdale Cheney Chatty Direct Michigan State Fair Grounds

Kirk Wilson House Builds Homes On Your Terms

Real estate ad touts Kirk Wilson as the builder of custom homes. The message promises houses built to customer specifications with flexible payment terms and broad recognition for quality.

Kirk Wilson

Rev A I Carr Speaks on Hope at Bienville Square

Rev A I Carr of Government Street Presbyterian delivered a large open air sermon in Bienville Square on hope as the vital force of life. He argued that without hopeful longing there is no moral improvement and that even earthly success gains value only with future life.

A. I Carr Government Street Presbyterian Church Bienville Square Federated Episcopal Churches Rev. Carr

Office on Wheels Promotes Buffalo Bill Ad Car Visit

Buffalo Bill's Advertising Car No. 1 arrives in the city Wednesday September 18 and tours the countryside for fifty miles. The mobile office features a press bureau printing posters lithographs and advertising materials with Pullman berths buffets staterooms and work spaces for staff.

Buffalo Bill Vita Asia Mance Bill

Will Prove Her Claim to Charlie Wilson

Florence Schenck once known as the Virginia Beauty plans a Boston court suit for 25000 dollars against Mrs. Charles H Wilson wife of Vanderbilt stables manager over alienation of her husband Charlie Wilson affections She says she married Wilson in London May 8 1908 in Vanderbilt presence and will present papers in Boston to prove her marriage and vindicate herself Others linked to her career would also be affected by the suit

New York Florence Schenck Virginia London Boston Charles H. Wilson Alfred G. Vanderbilt Newport Vanderbilt Valeska Suratt Wilson Jane Delehanty

Steel Bridge at Dog River Gutted in Weekend Storm

County commissioners move to hasten a steel bridge over Dog River at Cedar Point road after Saturdays storm wrecked the existing structure. The river crossing has been in poor repair, with the north span damaged and the draw collapsed. President Bauer said the project will receive immediate attention.

Dog River Cedar Point Road Bauer

Home Building Page Delivers Fresh Tips For Owners

The building page features up to the minute suggestions for those who own homes or complete building projects. It highlights current ideas and guidance popular with readers.

Bryan Campaign Tour Opens in Colorado Front

W J Bryan began a statewide tour by special train in Colorado as the state prepares to elect two U S senators. Roosevelt due in Trinidad Thursday and Wilson slated to arrive by October 7, with Bryan starting his campaign last Saturday.

Uenver Col Colorado United States W. J. Bryan Roosevelt Trinidad Wilson Bryan

Taft Birthday Visit At Millbury Hosted By Aunt Delia Torrey

Miss Delia Torrey hosted a party for Will Taft in Millbury Massachusetts with Mrs. Taft and C. P. Taft among guests. The president, age 55, attended church, rode in a motor car, and later returned to Beverly. He recently sent a substantial donation to the Unitarian Church of Millbury in memory of his mother.

Millbury Mags Delia Torrey Will” Taft Taft Helen Taft C. P. Taft C. P Taft Delia Miss Torrey Tier Beverly Unitarian Church of

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Home Cough Relief

Advertised remedy claims to cure coughs and lung diseases at home and says thousands are driven to climates by illness. It targets throat and lung troubles including grip and whooping cough with quick relief and returns to health. 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.

School Boy Swims San Francisco Bay Record

Robert Beck, a high school boy, swam three and a half miles across San Francisco Bay to Alameda county shore in 2 hours 1 minute yesterday. He becomes the fourth person to complete the feat.

San Francisco Robert Beck San Francisco Bay Alameda County

Captain Mahon Returns to Mobile After Florida Trip

After a two week stay in Florida Captain Jack Mahon reports extensive damage to shipping and property from the recent storm. He met Mexico’s consul Mr. Juan A. Mateos who says the Mexican rebellion will be crushed and notes U.S. support in border actions helps. Mahon plans weeks in Mobile then a western trip totaling about thirty thousand miles by year’s end.

Florida Jack Mahon Mobile Pensacola Juan A. Mateos Mexico Mateos United States Mahon

City Council Member George M. Canfield Dies at 58

Nashville, Sept 16 George M Canfield a city council member died suddenly tonight after a hearty dinner celebrating his 58th birthday He was seized by heart disease at the table and had suffered heart trouble for over a year He told his family he feared the attack would be his last

Nashville Tenn George M. Canfield

First tram of thirteenth regiment reaches Paso border area

One first tram bearing the thirteenth regiment from Fort Riley Kansas will be distributed along the Texas and New Mexico border by General BE Steever and is expected to arrive in Paso early today.

Paso Texas Fort Riley Kansas New Mexico BE. Z. Steever

A Lesson From Our Ancestors On Herbal Cures

The piece recalls grandmothers relying on field roots and herbs to treat illness and notes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a lasting natural remedy for female ills, highlighting its historical origin and continued use in production.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Calvert Celebrates Largest Train Stop With Festive Dance

Calvert Alabama hosted a week of merriment centered on a record Southern Railroad stop. Visitors from Mobile and nearby towns joined Calvert residents for a day of base ball, horseback and automobile riding, a grand dance, and a late night barbecue feast. A Mobile band provided music while guests enjoyed beef mutton pork and kid dishes and doughnuts from Mrs. A Webb. Notables included Mr. Mat Boykin and James C. Boykin with friends Douglas Jr. and Robert M. Boykin among the players.

Calvert, Ala Southern Railroad Calvert Mobile Fairford Jcolm Mount Vernon Battle's Mat Boykin James C. Boykin J. T. Vasesar M. MacRae W. Simms Calvert Aero Frank W Lance Alberta Myrtle Enderle Jan C. Boykin A. Webb Messrs. Douglas, Jr Robert M Calvert—Hoyward Robert M. Boykin H. Wi . Woodyard J. Dixon M. Boyki Mitterhouse Frank Howart J. Hildreth H. Simms W. 8Rauer D. Dikes J. Wright G. W. Wilson

Negro suspect captured after patrolman robbed in Alabama

Patrol driver John Palmer was attacked and robbed of his pistol last night near Norwood by Wallace, a Black man. Wallace was captured during the night and is said to have fled to Georgia and Tennessee as investigations continue.

Birmingham Ala John Palmer Norwood Wallace Georgia Tennessee

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Maynard Harlan L. M. Webb Webb Coal Company Carr Mobile Fair Department OF Home Gardens Fair Association van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama Charlie Wilson William J. Bryan Republic EL Paso
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