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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1912

Page

2

Mobile Medical Department Remains With University

Trustees decide the Medical Department of the University of Alabama will stay in Mobile for all time under the state contract. The Mobile committee led by Buck and Smith framed a statement praising the fight that kept the department in Mobile and rejected Birmingham’s counterproposal. Birmingham faces an uncertain reception to the university’s stance and the Mobile coalition applauds the outcome.

University Mobile E. J. Buck RE. D. Bondurant Albert P. Bush D. H. Edington Tuscaloosa University of Alabama Buck Mr. Smith Bondurant

No Interference With the School at Mobile

University of Alabama trustees vote to retain the School of Medicine in Mobile while approving a post graduate program at Birmingham Medical College. The Birmingham offer was rejected though a compromise allows the new clinic course, with no effect on undergraduate work or university funds. Mobile delegates express satisfaction and plan to rally support for a healthy funding goal.

University Ala Mobile School of Medicine University of Alabama Birmingham Thomas M. Stevens Birmingham Medical College Matt Mahomer Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League

Committee to Decide What Is a Democrat

In Raleigh on September 2 the Democratic state executive committee will rule on what defines a Democrat. The move follows a primary dispute where two of three U S senate candidates accused the other of courting Republicans and opposing committee action.

Committee Raleigh N. C Democratic State Executive Committee United States

Republicans for Wilson Organize California Progressive League

The California branch of the Wilson National Progressive Republican League was organized in San Francisco with members pledging to aid the campaign. The formation marks a formal alignment within the party for Wilson.

Republicans Wilson San Francisco California Wilson National Progressive Republican League

WISH 10 AVERT IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS

A Clarke county sheriffs official avoids impeachment after a lynching in Jackson Alabama. Citizens including J. B. Williams ex-mayor, C. W. Boyle mayor, and W. M. Mobly tax collector urged Attorney General Brickell that Sheriff A Coats bore no duty neglect. Governor O Neal had detectives investigate and forwarded the report.

Montgomery Ala A. Coats Clarke County Ben Jackson Jackson Tne Clarse County R. C. Brickell O'Neal Chalmers Coats J. B. William C. W. Boyle W. M. Mobly

Horticultural Society to Organize Exhibit for Chicago Land Show

Mobile county plans a comprehensive horticultural and agricultural exhibit at the Chicago Land Show in Windy City from November 2 to December 8. The Mobile Horticultural Society will be formed with large membership to manage the exhibit, with George A. Maloney set to head the Mobile agricultural effort.

Horticultural Society of Mobile County Chicago Windy City Horticultural Society George A. Maloney Mobile Agriculbe Bes

Inaugurates Service With South America Mobil South American line sails from Mobile

The first steamer Lord Roberts begins a 27 day southbound voyage carrying 17 000 tons of steel rails 290 tons of binder twine 230 tons agricultural implements 925 tons naval stores and 17 tons of homes to Buenos Aires Montevideo and Paraguay. Officials say direct line should boost Mobile trade and cargo volumes with South American ports.

Mobil South America Montivedas Buenos Aires Paraguay Lora Roberts Mobile and Ohio Adams Street San Nicholas Montevideo R. V. Taylor J. S. Taylor Mobile Neavis Kay Munson Line Lord Roberts Ite Co. W. Munson Munson Ine Gulf Coast Taylor Mobile and Ohio Saul Jing T&business Ingleflingen

Snyder, Federal Judge, Dies of Apoplexy in Iowa

Jared M. Snyder, second cousin of Taft and widower of a Wilson relative, died in Midh on September 17 from apoplexy. Snyder served as a federal judge in Iowa and had ties to the Washington department in prior years.

Bax

Counterfeiting case in local court links Hughes to Hoffman ring

Wal ter Hughes is to be arraigned as an accomplice in a Hoffman counterfeiting case. Federal agents say Hughes obtained a valise from Hoff man’s lodging at 209 Conti street containing counterfeit money evidence. Investigators traced the valise to Hughes sister 211 South Jackson street and later to a neighbor’s home.

Hoffman Walter Hughes Ae “C.py John C. Hoffman John Miller John Turner United States Jones Federal Grand Jury Hughes Secret Service Conti Street Lacey Murphy Eslava Street Eve Alice Hughes South Jackson Street

Weather forecast for Mobile Alabama Mississippi Sept 18 1912

Weather column from UNCLE ZEE dated September 18 1912 forecasts local thunder showers for Mobile and vicinity with slightly cooler temperatures and winds from the south shifting to west. Alabama expects local showers and cooler conditions through Thursday with light, then northwest winds. Mississippi should be generally fair tonight and Thursday with cooler nights and light northwest winds.

Mobile Alabama Ecoa Mississippi Weather Bureau

Double Funeral of Nogi and Wife Impress Crowds

In Tokio on Sept 18 a huge crowd attended the double funeral of General Count Maresuke Nogi and his wife at Aoyame cemetery. The cortege left the Mogi residence in Akasaki at 3 pm with pall bearers from high military ranks and a guard of honor. Officials from foreign envoys and resident ambassadors were present as processions passed, with floral offerings from around the world.

Tokio Japan Maresuke Nogi Aoyame Mogi Akasaki

Rebel forces combine near Hi Tigre to recapture town

Rebels led by Antonio Rojas and Inez Salazar have joined forces a few miles north of Hi Tigre and prepare to retake the town. A prior report claimed a quarrel would keep them apart, but American Consul Dyer confirmed the alliance.

Douglas, Ariz Antonio Rojas Inez Salazar Hi ‘Tigre Sanjines Rojas Salazar Dyer

Naco Police Official Dies From Cavalry Fight Wounds

Aurelano Valie assistant chief of police of Naco Sonora died from wounds suffered in a recent clash with Trooper Brown of the Fourth United States Cavalry. The death occurred early today in Naco Arizona following the altercation.

Naco Arizona Aurelano Valie Sonora Brown Fourth United States Cavalry

Texas stamps and bicycle scam targets Postmaster General

Washington reports July 17 a hoax by Texas youths flooding mail with 1000 cancelled stamps per bundle. Each bundle carried a note asking Hitchcock to send a bicycle in exchange for the stamps, wasting mail and effort on a prank.

Washington Texas Hitchcock

Secret service seeks link between Hughes and passers of counterfeit money

Secret service men believe Hughes used the counterfeit funds found in a valise. If linked to passing the bogus coin, he faces charges and Hoff man’s case strengthens. At Hoff man’s preliminary hearing eight or nine witnesses testified they bought the money from the prisoner. Hoffman did not testify. Mrs. Hoffman, said to have married the counterfeiter, planned to stand by him.

Vallise Hoffman Secret Service Hughes Valise Uncle Sam Miller United States James B. Sloan William H. Armbrecht South

Roosevelt faction purge sparks seat vacancies in GOP

The Republican National Committee accepted resignations and declared vacant seats in Minnesota Oklahoma Ohio New Jersey West Virginia and North Carolina tied to Roosevelt supporters. Frank Murphy replaces New Jersey, E C Duncan succeeds Richmond Pearson, and J A Harris succeeds C C Priestly in Oklahoma amid California party rifts.

New York Republican National Committee Minnesota Oklahoma Ohio New Jersey West Virginia North Carolina Avery Russ Avery California Hilles State Committee Col Roosevelt Edwards William Edwards State Committee of Fidwards Franklin Murphy Borden Whiting E. C. Duncan Richmond Pearson Carolina J. A. Harris Wee C. C. Priestly

Tornado Hits Red River Area. Homes and Tobacco Hit

A cyclone from Adairville Kentucky struck the Red River region near Nashville at 6 pm yesterday, destroying fifteen tobacco barns and a residence, with no fewer than 100000 pounds of tobacco lost. Moses Fisher, a young farmer, died taking refuge in his barn. The storm path was a quarter mile wide, covering about three miles, with six barns burned.

Nashville Tenn Adairville Red River Moses Fisher

Cruiser Des Moines Heads for Mexican Coast Visit

The cruiser Des Moines, first American warship on Mexico’s eastern coast in over a year, is due at Tampico today. Commanders are ordered to avoid involvement in revolutionary quarrels while the ship cruises between Tampico, Vera Cruz and nearby ports.

DES Moines Washington Mexico Tampico United States Vera Cruz

Wickedness in Atlantic City

Atlantic City N J Sept 17 One in twelve residents permanently living in Atlantic City faces accusation of a crime and will be examined by the October grand jury. The office reports 600 new cases listed the largest county total, with 200 referred to October and 200 more with gambling and election offenses in the hands of special counsel. About 300 cases involve men. The voting population is 10,000.

Atlantic City N. J

James Baker Discharged After Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Judge Samuel B Browne discharged James Baker held on grand larceny charges as the city court prepares to act. The defendant, described as colored, had been in custody under habeas corpus proceedings following an alleged entry into a residence inhabited by a woman of color.

James Baker Samuel B. Browne

Rioting in Hungarian Parliament Shuts Chamber

In Budapest the Hungarian parliament reopened amid riotous scenes as opposition deputies heckled Minister Beothy and clashed, forcing the president Count Stephen Tisza to chair amid police intervention and mass withdrawal of deputies.

Budapest Hungary Chamber of Reputies Comerce Beothy Fleer Stephen Tisza

Martial Law Extended in Strike Zone to Fayette County

Charleston dispatch reports martial law in the strike zone extended today to Fayette County. About twenty square miles are included and six miners have been affected since earlier in the week. Militiamen and fifteen mine guards are stationed there to enforce orders and will be tried for arming violation of military law.

Charleston W. Va Fayette County

Whitman Not Disappointed in Arkansas Prep Hearing

Whitman district attorney in Hot Springs prepares for a formal examination of a Rosenthal mur der witness as eight witnesses including four newspapermen are set to be examined before Special Commissioner Huff. The defense outline for Police Lieutenant Becker remains unchanged and the hearing is expected to conclude tomorrow with the Whitman party likely returning to New York.

Hot Springs Ark Whitman New Sam Scheppe Becker Huff New York John F. Mcintyre

Committee to purge backsliders from Republican committee

New York September 18 The loyalty of Republican national committee members to President Taft will be tested at a committee meeting called for that purpose. Some committeemen are alleged to be working for Roosevelt and would be dropped. National Chairman Hilles declined to reveal procedures.

New York Republican National Committee Taftwa Roosevelt Hilles

Mother Love Is Rewarded In Mississippi River Rescue

Mrs. Mary Reynolds of Natchez Mississippi saved her missing son by sailing in a skiff down the Mississippi River ten days ago. The efforts ended happily as she navigated alone toward him, overcoming hardship to reunite.

New Orleans Mary Reynolds Natchez Sissippi

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