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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1912

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Amarillo Banker John Sneed Indicted for Murder

John Beall Sneed an Amarillo banker is indicted by the Potter county grand jury on murder charges in the case of Al G Boyce a ranch owner killed in Amarillo last Saturday. Sneed is jailed on bond and habeas corpus proceedings are expected to seek his release. A second trial for the elder Boyce killing is slated for November 12 in Fort Worth after a prior deadlock.

Amarillo Texas John Beall Sneed Potter County al G. Boyce Canada Sneed Fort Worth Boyce

A Texas Wonder Kidney Remedy Ad

An advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men women and children. It claims two months of use per bottle and offers testimonials from other states. Address: Dr. BE W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.

Texas Wonder BE. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

Death of C G Zirkle Shocks Montgomery Community

C G Zirkle, a prominent Montgomery resident aged 44 and long prominent in the life and business circles, died yesterday after a lingering illness. He had lived in Montgomery twenty years and was active in real estate and insurance. A service will be held this afternoon at his home 441 South Perry Street, attended by his wife two children and other relatives.

Montgomery Ala C. G. Zirkle Autauga County Beyer Perry Street

Barber Helps Shaw in Swindle Case In Council Bluffs

H K Robine, once a city barber, pleaded guilty in federal court to being part of a swindle totaling 10 600 linked to J C Mabray and associates. He admitted soliciting victims in Tennessee Ohio and Indiana who lost 5 000 4 000 and 1 600 on fake wrestling matches. Moore, a partner of Mabray and a key ring leader, seeks California extradition after two year fight. his trial is expected to close the case on the millionaires.

Council Bluffs H. K.robine J.C. Mabray Smith Robine Ralph Mattinger Nashville B. ©. Moore Mabray California Moore United States Supreme Court Mabray Swindlers

Statehood and suffrage platform adopted in Hawaii

Honolulu Sept 18 The Republican territorial convention adopted a platform urging Congress to grant statehood and amend organic laws to grant suffrage to women Native women strongly advocate suffrage. Jonah K Kalanianaole was unanimously renominated as congressional delegate.

Honolulu Republican Territorial Convention Congress Jonah K. Kalanianaole

Remarkable claims for Stummatone tonic in city neurosis tests

A Suttons Macy demonstration by neurologists tested Stummatone on neurotics described as nervous debility. Reported testimonials from a merchant a professional man and a bank clerk praised the tonic as life renewing and uniquely effective, with doctors asserting it corrects diet related brain and digestive ailments.

Stummatone Sutton Bros Macy America

Government Fish Car Reaches Montgomery

A special stock car from Washington distributed fish in Montgomery on September 18. The activity was overseen with approvals from State Game and Fish Commissioner John H. Wallace Jr. The Alabama request favored stocking ponds and lakes with bream and streams with black bass, reflecting strong state protections for fish.

Ite Montgomery Ala Washington Bureau of Fisheries Department of Commerce and Labor

New Discovery Promises Home Cough and Lung Relief

Advertises Dr. King's New Discovery as a safe remedy for coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs. Claims quick relief and return to health with home use. Trial bottle free and guaranteed by all druggists with prices 50 cents and 1.00.

Dr. King

Nashville Judge Targets Gambling in City

Nashville judge A. B. Neil attacks gambling houses in a strong grand jury speech. He denounces games of chance in cigar stands and saloons, signaling a campaign to remove gambling from the city.

Nashville Tenn A. B. Neil Criminal Court

Thanhouser Japanese Legend at Crown Theatre Today

At the Crown Theatre today only a Thanhouser feature showcasing a Japanese legend headlined by Miss Taku Takagi, a renowned Japanese actress. The film presents an ancient legend as a distinct novelty and an appealing cultural showcase.

Crown Theatre Thanhouser Taku Takagi Japan

Roosevelt to Visit Washington October 1

Washington Sept 18 Colonel Roosevelt will reach Washington at 2 20 pm Tuesday October 1 according to a telegram to Frank J Hogan Progressive leader In DC Chairman Clapp of the senate campaign expenditure committee will arrange for Roosevelt to be heard that afternoon on the alleged $100000 contribution by the Standard Oil Company to his 1904 campaign fund The party is expected to go from the train to the Capitol for committee sessions

Washington Roosevelt Frank J. Hogan District of Columbia Clapp Senate Campaign Expenditure Committee Standard Capitol

Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Mary Ridgley

Mary Ridgley Reis Reynolds wife of John Ridgley died at the family home in Toulminville after a long illness. Born in Toulminville she was daughter of Peter and Eliza Reynolds and is survived by her husband, her parents, one son, one sister Miss Corinne Reynolds, and other relatives. A Catholic with rites, she belonged to St Xaviers church. Funeral arrangements appear in another column.

Mary Ridgley Mary Reynolds John Ridgley Toulminville Toulminvile Peter Eliza Reynolds New Orleans Corinne Reynolds

Burial of Captain Peter Lambert at Magnolia Cemetery

The remains of Captain Peter Lambert, keeper of Battler Gladden, were laid to rest at Magnolia Cemetery after serving for many years. The local ceremony honored his long service and memory.

P. Lambert Peter Lambert Battler Gladden Magnolia Cemtery

Copper Mine Strike Paralyzes Bingham Utah

Copper mines at Bingham Utah shut down after a miners vote to strike. Pickets armed or reported so blocked workers from entering mills. Twenty five Salt Lake county deputies were sent to camps but powerless to intervene.

Bingham Utah Salt Lake County

Daly Bros. grocery firm to continue under same name

The Daily Bros. Grocery Company will keep its existing name as it announces a leadership change. Beginning October 1, 1912, E. M. Ennis, currently a member of the firm, becomes general manager, with John F. Daly as successor to Daly Bros.

Daily Bros. Grocery Company E. M. Ennis John F. Daly Daly Bros

Ennis Joins Daly Bros Grocery as Manager

E M Ennis announces joining Daly Bros Grocery Co as manager starting October 1 1912 and resigns from National Biscuit Company Mobile effective that date. He notes past association with Daly Bros and invites friends to visit after October.

Minnesota primary results slow to finalize

Returns from yesterday's statewide primary show Knute Nelson of Alexandria nominated for U S Senate by Republicans and A E Eberhardt of Mankato for governor. Democrats appear to name Daniel W Lawler of St Paul for senator and P M Ringdal of Crookston for governor.

ST. Paul Minn United States Senate Knute Nelson Alexandria A. E. Eberhardt Mankato Daniel W. Lawler P. M. Ringdal Crookston

Knoxville Editor Freeman Fined for Obscene Literature

James M. Freeman editor of the Fair Deal was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail for circulating obscene literature. Judge Nelson expressed regret he could not impose a harsher penalty. Freeman plans an appeal.

Knoxville Tenn James M. Freeman Fair Deal Nelson Freeman Ie

Miners Strike at Cumberland Coal Mines Halts Work

One thousand two hundred workers at four Cumberland collieries on Vancouver Island walked out today. The Canadian Collieries Limited reported the plant shut down as miners protested hours and wage scales.

Victoria B. C Cumberland Vancouver Island Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited

Uncle Ezra Warns of Trouble from Small Missteps

The column quotes Uncle Ezra warning that a small effort at mischief can lead to big trouble and that neglect of constipation biliousness or indigestion may hasten problems. Life Pills are mentioned as a remedy in the exchange.

Floral tributes at funeral of local resident

Pallbearers listed Mitchel Marques Joseph Marques C R Palmer Griffin Sellers Alfred Melgren Gubert S Bell conducted the service. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon from the residence of F H Murmme 420 Marine Street with Rev D A Planck of Central Presbyterian Church officiating.

Messrs. Mitchel Marques Joseph Marques C. R. Palmer Griffin Sellers Alfred Melgren Gubert S. Bell F. H. Murmme Marine Street

Burial of G W Morrison in St Patrick's Church

The funeral for George W Morrison was held Tuesday afternoon from St Patrick's Catholic Church at 4 o clock. Rev Father Henry conducted the service and he remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery. Floral designs adorned the grave as delegations from Benevolent Association Wor s Cotonn Timber Benevolent Association and Woodmen of the World attended. Pallbearers were John Duff Leo Pennington Alvin Farmer John Farmer Claude Farmer M V Barrett Edward Barrett.

G. W. Morrison George W. Morrison St. Patrick’s Catholic Church O’clovck Father Henry Yd Benevolent, Association Wor ‘S Cotonn and Timber Benevolent Association Woodmen of the World John Duff Leo Pennington Alvin Farmer John Farmer Claude Farmer M. V. Barrett Edward Barrett

Burial of Mrs Magdalene Potter at St John’s Church

The funeral for Mrs Magdalene Potter was held Wednesday at 10 from the family home at Government and Royal streets and 10:30 at St John’s Episcopal Church. Very Rev Gardiner C Tucker officiated. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery with floral tributes from friends and relatives. Pallbearers included J J Stewart William Alfred M J Gavin Thomas Fuller John Kern P M Hickey and George Streth.

M. Potter Magdalene Potter Government and Royal Streets St. John's Episcopal Church Gardiner C.tucker Magnolia Cemetery Messrs J. J. Stewart William Alfred M. J. Gavin Thomas Fuller John Kern P. M. Hickey George Streth

Funeral of J. B. Morris Line Man Electrocuted

The funeral for J. B. Morris, a line man electrocuted Monday morning, was held at the family home on Lipscomb and St. Joseph streets. Very Rev. Gardiner C. Tucker led the service there, with Rev. Wyatt Brown officiating at Magnolia Cemetery for the interment. The ceremony drew a large crowd and floral designs adorned the grave. Pallbearers were George Biggio, E. L. Hinson, John Hopper, J. F. Hall, M. Molyneux, and G. W. Evans.

J. B. Morris Lipscomb and St. Joseph Streets Gardiner C. Tucker Wyatt Brown Magnolia Cemetery George Biggio E. L. Hinson John Hopper J. F. Hall M. Molyneux G. W. Evans

Martin Acquitted in McMillan Tinning Murder Case

Dan Martin a tinner was acquitted by the Montgomery Inferior Court after a self defense plea. Martin killed W A McMillan proprietor of a tinning shop in a saloon Saturday night. McMillan had struck Martin with a chair before the fatal shot.

Montgomery Ala Dan Martin W. A. McMillan Propriet Tinning Establishment M. Screws McMillan Martin

Nose Stopper Ad Claims Fast Relief

An advertisement touts a cleansing healing antiseptic balm that clears nasal congestion quickly. It promises relief from stuffed up feelings and sore membranes with no mercury or drugs, easy application, and suitability for severe cases. The tone imitates late nineteenth or early twentieth century marketing.

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Gulf City Dye Works W. Smith S. Conceptio Bell John Sneed Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago Ill Partridge Mickle Barber Shaw Easy Mawks Stateood Territorial Convention National Banking Association Bank of Mobile Gery Gerade VADCO B. Luscher & Son Dauphin St Commerce Mobile, Ala Bell Phone 234 Daly Bros. Grocery Company National Biscuit Company Mobile Daly Bros. Grocery Co Minnesota Mobile Theatre Bargain Joe Weber ALMA Ezra M’mille van Antwerp Mobile Bell YALE Cunningham Hardware Bell South Commerce ST Motor Machine C Co N. Royal
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