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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1912

Page

2

Two Brutal Men Captured in Georgia Killing and Baby Abduction

Jasper and Wes Painter were captured in Lump County Georgia after a shooting ambush that killed Malt Shes and led to the death of a baby in its mother's arms. The motive is believed to be revenge for information on illegal whiskey distilleries given to Hughes. Mrs Hughes is seriously injured.

Wasper Jasper Wes Painter Hughes Lump County Georgia C. BE. Stegall P. B Kemp Fannin County

East Tennessee Brewing Co Put In Receiver Hands

The East Tennessee Brewing Company was placed in temporary receivership pending a hearing on a bill by Tennessee Attorney General Charles T. Cates Jr. J. C. Ford named temporary receiver, with J. H. Weicker designated to manage the property. Weicker, east Tennessee attorney for the Anti-Saloon League, will take charge amid charges the company violated state prohibition laws.

Knoxville Tenn East Tennessee Brewing Company Charles T. Cates, Jr

Campaign inquiry to hear Morgan Perkins and Roosevelt

The Clapp committee will hear J Pierpont Morgan and George W Perkins during the first week of October. Colonel Roosevelt is set to appear first on Tuesday October 1. Former Senator Du Bois and Speaker Clark's campaign manager joined the Baltimore convention discussion today.

Washington

Cuticura advertised cure for baby skin woes in 1912 notice

A Baltimore advertisement reports a case where Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared a baby's scalp of crusts and sores after several applications. The note, signed Mrs Steinwedel on January 14, 1912, extols Cuticura for pimples dandruff and general skin clarity. It offers free samples and mentions a shaving stick as well.

Brunswick &T Baltimore, Md Steinwedel Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Wilson campaign swings through Columbus in one long day

Governor Woodrow Wilson spent twelve hours in Columbus as part of the Ohio campaign kickoff, meeting with Governor Harmon and Representative James M. Cox, addressing educators and business leaders, criticizing tariff boards, urging currency reform, and drawing large crowds at Memorial Hall and other events. He called for tariff change and a flexible currency to boost American prosperity. He also quipped about wardrobes and observed the rise of a party political machine.

Columbus Woodrow Wilson Ohio Harmon James M. Cox Sea Girl N. J Memorial Hall Democratic Organization Chamber of Commerce United States America

Rebels raid three ranches near Etla in Michoacan

Consular reports describe rebels sacking three ranches near Etla Michoacan seizing about four thousand pesos from a manager and threatening towns Zamora Zacapa Pascual Parandiro. Federal troops are scarce while rebels under Orozco gain strength in northern Michoacan.

Mexico City Mex Laguna Michoacan Pacific Coast Carrisal Orozco Benito Canales Zamora Zacapa Pascual Parandiro Trevino Monterey Oaxaca Etla Charles Ruff

The Railroad Queen at Dreamland Sunday

Dreamland features three reels titled The Railroad Queen for a Sunday showing with admission set at 5 cents from 9 to 10.

Railroad Queen Dreamland

Deputy Sheriff Killed in Bootlegger Clash near Collinsville

Deputy Sheriff Carl Scarr of Rogers County was killed and Sheriff Sanders was wounded near Collinsville during a fight with bootleggers after seizing a wagonload of whiskey. Sanders overpowered one suspect, John Etter, while two others fled. This follows a federal officer's death and another wounding in Oklahoma in the prior day events.

Collinsville Okla Carl Scarr Rogers County Sanders Scarr John Etter

Navy to Probe Lake Bluff Sailboat Tragedy

The Navy names a board of officers from Lake Bluff to investigate the swamping of a sailboat on Lake Bluff Sunday that killed eleven sailors. Lieutenant Commander Wilbert Smith presides. Lt JGs Kolton Carter and Tondon also on the panel with Lt J J Tondon as judge advocate. The board meets Sept 23 at Chicago naval station.

Washington Navy Department Lake Bluff Naval Station Lake Bluff Wilbert Smith Frank X. Kolton Glenn ©. Carter John J. Tondon Chicago Naval Station Secretary of the Navy Walter BE. Negus

Gaynor Delivers Ball Outfit to Brooklyn Boy Captain

Charlies Gillon aged twelve, captain of Black Diamond Baseball Club, asked Mayor Gaynor for a proper ball outfit. After a home visit and a failed first attempt, the youth went to city hall and received the requested gear, aided by the mayor's office.

Charlies Gillon Black Diamond Baseball Club Sackett Street Brooklyn Gaynor New York Herald

Boy Meets Mayor Gaynor in City Hall Baseball Meeting

In a cordial city hall scene Lieutenant Kennell guides Charlie to the mayor. Gaynor recalls boyhood play and gives Charlie a bat mask and balls. Charlie bats against the mayor, feeling immense happiness and declaring him a real mayor.

Kennell Mr. Gaynor Charlie New York City Char Athletic Goods Gaynor

New and Modern Homes For Sale On City Street Corners

Several new and modern homes offered with low terms. Seven room frame dwelling near Oakdale on car line, priced at 3500. Additional cottages on Dauphin Way and Hast ern Street with prices around 3909 and 1800. A cottage with two lots lies at Eastern and Gayle corner, another on Oakdale avenue near Marine Street car line priced 1100. Also offering city loans with flexible terms.

West Side Oakdale Dauphin Way Seeoaset Hastern Street Gayle Street Eastern Gayle Oakdale Avenue O'Donnell Street Marine Street

Vault doors guard Dougherty evidence in Peoria case

Peoria Illinois September 20 State's Attorney Robert Scholes placed all evidence against Newton C Dougherty former head of the Peoria School board in a bank vault after an anonymous message warned of a plan to loot his office safe. A library fire swept Dougherty's offices during the trial adding to the incident's mystery.

Peoria Ill Robert Scholes Newton C. Dougherty Dougherty

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