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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1912

Page

6

Wounded Engineer of Cutter Will Recover

Engineer William Oderstall of the United States revenue cutter Davey in New Orleans reported resting easy after a gun accident while fishing near Brewton Alabama. A shotgun discharged when a boat seat tipped, injuring Oderstall on his left side. doctors expect a full recovery.

William Oderstall United States Revenue Cutter Davey New Orleana Brewton Ala Conecub River Revenue Cutter

Praise This Remedy For Consumption Claims

Testimonial letters endorse Eckman’s Alterative for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. A Sister of St Francis credits recovery from tuberculosis after using the remedy. The claim states the medicine aids bronchitis asthma hay fever and general upbuilding with no poisons or habit forming drugs. Available at Braswell’s drug store with a booklet and further evidence from Dickman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Bxckman St. Mary's Acad Marth Sisters of St. Francis Eckman Braswell Boklet Dickman Laboratory Philadelphia

Conference of Anti Fee League Officers Forms Alabama Campaign

In Birmingham a conference of Anti Fee League officers decided to open state and county headquarters to campaign for the November constitutional amendment to end the fee system in Alabama. Fred M. Jackson, W J. Harding and John W. Allman announced funds for a state-wide drive, a speakers bureau, and a mailed campaign. Headquarters may be in the First National Bank building with a broad state campaign planned.

Birmingham Ala Anti-Fee League Alabama Fred M. Jackson G. Harding John W. Allman Jefferson County First National Bank

Russian aviator survives Lake Michigan crash at Grant Park

Ignatz Semiinouk, a Russian aviator with a French license, was rescued a mile out in Lake Michigan after his hydro aeroplane exploded and sank during the Grant Park meet. He was burned on the back as crowds watched the rescue effort. Beckwith Havens won a hydro race in four minutes 39 seconds. Anthony Jannus finished second in six minutes 31 seconds.

Chicago Ignatz Seminouk Grant Park Lake Michigan Beckwith Havens Anthony Jannus

Real Dutch swindler hailed from America

Amsterdam report says Hiddink, a financial agent for a US Mexican company, disappeared after dealings with Ontvang En Retalkantoor Bank. He had ten years of satisfactory operations before a conflict over a fine ended the relation. Months later he sent drafts for 87,500 dollars with shares certificates, all unpaid or misrepresented, and fled.

Amsterdam Holland Hiddink Ontvang En Retalkantoor Bank United States New York

Fire drills form three companies at Spring Hill College

Chief Thomas Price of the Mobile fire department organized Spring Hill College students into three fire companies yesterday afternoon. A hose company a hook and ladder company and a chemical company were formed and drilled. More hose extension ladders and chemical plants have been ordered.

Thomas Price Mobile Fire Department Spring Hill College

Last of the Allens Captured After Des Moines Trail

Sidna Allen, leader of the Allen clan, killed Judge Massie and others in Hillesville Virginia last March. He and his nephew Wesley Edwards were captured in Des Moines Iowa after detectives tailed Maura Troia, Edwards’ sweetheart, who went there to marry him. Six clan members already arrested. Floyd Allen and Claude Allen sentenced to death. Sidne Friel Allen and Sidne Edwards jailed long terms. Byrd Marion punished. Victor Allen acquitted.

Sidna Allen Allen Judge Massie Hillesaville Wesley Edwards Des Moines Iowa Sidna Weasley Maura Troia Edwards Floyd Allen Claude Allen Floyd Friel Allen Sidne Edwards Wesley Byrd Marion Victor Allen

Mob Wrecks Six Cars in Superior Strike Riot

A mob of about 6,000 strikers and sympathizers attacked the principal streetcar line in Superior Wisconsin. Six cars were wrecked and crews and guards beaten as police fought to restore order after a parade ended at a hotel.

Superior Wis Superior Trades and Labor Assembly McKinnon Fivery Carmen Hunter Hawkins Tower Avenue

Wilson Campaign Tour Through Michigan Defies Rain

Governor Woodrow Wilson campaigned across Michigan in steady rain delivering a principal address in Detroit. He greeted crowds at train stops, shook hands in the rain, and praised the Democratic front as the only effective team. He urged freeing government from special interests and contrasted the Democratic approach with the Republicans. The message was delivered amid college cheers in Kalamazoo and a voter turnout keen on reform.

Detroit Mid Woodrow Wilson Kalamazoo Mich Michigan United States

Schreiter Testifies About Mysterious Letter in City Plot

Detroit court heard testimony from former city clerk Ward R Schreiter and aldermen in a conspiracy case. Schreiter said a July 9 letter from Chicago claimed a 10 000 fund was raised to ruin him and council members and was signed A Friend. He named Thomas Glinnan and warned others faced risk from a political plot to pressure the Wabash Railroad for favors.

Detroit Mid Ward R. Schreiter Chicago Schretter Schreiter Thomas Glinnan Glinnan Wabash Railroad

Orleanian Honored by Order of Druids

Arthur J. Peters was elected supreme arch of the Supreme Grove of American United Ancient Order of Druids in Indianapolis. Other officers named include E. B. Edson of Seattle as supreme herald, Henry Fraudenthal of Albany as supreme secretary, Louis Kravuas of Lafayette as supreme treasurer. Chicago selected to host the 1914 meeting.

Indianapolis Ind Arthur J. Peters Supreme Grove American United Ancient Order of Druids E. B. Edson Seattle Supreme Herald Henry Fraudenthal Albany Louis Kravuas Lafayette Chicago

Inflammation of the Kidneys and a Possible Cure

Medical writers declare the illness incurable after six months yet Fulton’s Renal Compound is presented as offering recovery. The piece cites census data on Bright's Disease and urges those with six months of kidney trouble to seek treatment through Van Antwerp Drug Corp and John J. Fulton Co. in San Francisco.

Bright Fulton van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc John J. Fulton Co San Francisco Cal

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