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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1912
Page
10
London reports reveal obsolete and conflicting laws that defy intent. Debtors may call themselves their wife’s manager to evade creditors, while workers compensation laws backfire as insurers oppose claims. A publican cannot prove age beyond doubt, and a black list photograph act collapsed after requiring consent, becoming a joke.
Officers and members are requested to attend the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock. The venue is the Y M B Hall located at S E B Cor Dauphin and Jack. A A Leibert serves as president and A S Picker as acting secretary.
Special report from Birmingham Alabama notes Good Roads Day at the state fair aims to be the greatest in the Fair Association history. Alabama Good Roads Association delegates meet October 8 to 10 with Jefferson County arranging travel by special cars from City Hall to the fair grounds.
Crombie and other distinguished speakers address delegates who will be escorted to an old fashioned Southern barbecue after the talks. They will tour exhibits on good roads machinery and enjoy a special night program with fireworks featuring distinguished state and national figures. The Birmingham event aims to be the association's largest day for the delegates.
In Montgomery Alabama on September 21 the judge called for extended court power to punish contempt and compel witness attendance in criminal cases. He urged liberalizing the rule admitting testimony of an absent witness from a prior trial and proposed a separate jury box to counter act efforts to spirit away witnesses.
Santiago a Gordon setter famed as a war mascot in Cuba and Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War was run over and killed by an automobile in Hastings on the Hudson. The dog once followed Shafter and Miles, was aboard the Panama, and bore the inscription At Santiago with Shafter In Puerto Rico with Miles.
In Montgomery Alabama citizens organize a large mass meeting to oppose the state tax commission plans to raise property assessments in the county by about 3 009 000. The state board issues citations to 500 taxpayers to appear October 7 to show cause why assessments should not be advanced. County Board President W T Robertson condemns the move saying no need for increases and that state officials seek funds to sustain an extravagant government.
In Troy Alabama on September 21 Miss Jennie June a noted young society woman and local favorite lost sight in one eye after a fragment from broken eyeglasses flashed her eye during a darkened room incident while lighting a match. She had just returned from a rehearsal for an amateur performance.
Poslam Soap marketed as pure and best for daily use to improve skin color and texture, soften hands, protect health, and beautify complexion. Claims include safe mouth use, baby bath suitability, dandruff aid, and scalp benefits. price 25 cents at Van Antwerp's Drug Corp. and others.
Central Executive Committee of the Association of Wilson and Marshall Democratic clubs meets in Montgomery to set the October 4 Birmingham convention agenda. The aim is to affiliate with the national party, foster cross‑county ties, secure a strong November vote, and raise funds via a public sale of a Birmingham Heights lot. Chairman Tyler Goodwyn urges counties to name delegates equal to their state convention representation.
The Law and Equity Court under Judge Safford Berney schedules October 1912 proceedings. October 8 includes Haywood Bros. and Wockefield versus Burney, Pelican Cracker Co. against Baumhauer, and others. October 10 to 24 lists multiple civil actions among businesses, individuals, and railroad interests with dates, parties, and dockets.
Special to The Item Montgomery Sept 21 Judge A H Alston of Clayton prepared reforms for Alabama circuit courts after meetings with Judge John Pelham chairman of the state judicial commission. The exact proposals remain confidential until written. Alston’s broad experience as a superseded judge gives him unique insight for statewide circuit court reforms.
An advertisement offers a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy promising relief from piles pain and bleeding without surgery. It claims the remedy reduces congested veins quickly and restores comfort, urging readers to send for a case even if they are a pile sufferer.
An advertisement promises free mail order coupons for a remedy claimed to treat piles with striking results. The notice emphasizes a plain wrapper and immediate fulfillment.
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