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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1912

Page

2

Teasdale described as too lazy to be human at divorce trial

In Clayton, St Louis county, Mrs. Nolker testifies at the divorce hearing of Mrs Teasdale seeking to end a marriage to the Aero Club St Louis vice president. The testimony portrays Joseph R. Teasdale as "too lazy to ave bad habits" in a crowded courtroom setting. A decree granting $50 monthly alimony to Mrs Teasdale was discussed after a brief hearing.

ST. Louis Joseph R.teasdale St. Louisess Robert Nolker Clayton Teasdale Mabelle Nolker Pear Aice Aero Club St. Louis

Wife’s Remarks Describe Husband’s Laziness and Indifference

A woman recounts her husband’s habits focusing on laziness and indifference. She says he slept late, stayed in bed until noon, and required her to plead for him to do tasks.

Love of Fine Clothes Leads to Cowfall

A Baltimore convent pupil Frances Hollender faced arraignment in New York police court after a Chicago-based remittance claim and a tailor’s complaint accusing her of taking two gowns and a coat without paying. She posted $200 bail. While in court she noticed a personal ad supposedly from ALZORA claiming her mother was ill and said it was meant for her.

New York Frances Hollender Baltimore Chicago Frances Alzora

Boston Republicans Nominate Chinaman for Representative

Chin Shue, the first Chinese nominated for a United States political ticket, seeks election as Republican representative in the Seventh District of Boston. He pledges to favor admission of Chinese women and argues that exclusion harms Chinese residents.

Boston Mass Chin Shue United States

Largest Chicago cafe and other national restaurant nods

The piece notes restaurants in Boston New York and Chicago with the Chicago cafe claimed as the Wests largest. It quotes a speaker advocating tariff revision and direct US senate nominations. It includes a testimonial from W A Smith of Bridgeton Indiana praising Foley Kidney Pills for recovering from rheumatism and kidney trouble.

Boston New York Chicago West United States

Kirkbride Rumored Candidate for Water Works Chief

Captain Edward B. Kirkbride long time Democratic activist and former city council president is reported as a candidate to succeed C. W. Soost as superintendent of the city water works. His supporters say his name will be turned in to the commissioners, though he would not confirm or deny the report.

Edward B. Kirkbride Old City C. W. Soost Kirkbride

Police Seek Two Missing Men in City Letters

A Columbus woman asks Chief Walsh about her brother James G Wycum last heard from years ago after writing home. Brooklyn resident Sarah Stephenson asks police to trace Frederick Stucker also known as Wenger or Weber age 46, 5 feet, 120 pounds, last seen years ago.

Emma Kester Mair Street Columbus Ohio Walter F. Walsh James G. Wycum Mobile Sarah Stephenson Brooklyn New York Police Department Frederick Stucker Frederick Wenger Frederick Weber Eiseen

Jury Convicts Gaubitz in Jealousy Murder with Death Penalty

In Fort Smith Arkansas, Ferdi nand Gaubitz interrupted court to declare guilt before a jury. After about ninety minutes of deliberation the panel convicted him of murder and sentenced him to death.

Fort Smith Ark O&ark Ferdinand Gaubitz Gaubitz

Anniversary of Raphael Semmes Celebrated by Daughters of the Confederacy

Mrs Electra Semmes Colston daughter of Admiral Raphael Semmes was honored on her 193rd anniversary with a silver loving cup from the local Daughters of the Confederacy of which she is president Miss Metta Thompson presented the token and Mrs Lewis Sewell presided The inscription praises the Southern virtues of Colston as president of Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C

Electra Semmes Colston Raphael Semmes Daughters of the Confederacy Metta ‘Thompson Lewis Sewell

Impressive observance marks Confederate naval chieftain anniversary

The program commemorating the birth of the Confederate naval chieftain drew veterans and family members to the YMCA auditorium for ceremonies starting at 4 30 p m lasting over an hour. Bows of red and white ribbon replaced crosses of honor for several veterans, to be returned with crosses later. a silk flag presentation to Raphael Semmes Camp, U C V, was given by R I Daly.

Sons of Veterans Raphael Semmes R. i. Daly

The Trials of a Traveler Digest

I am a traveling salesman and was troubled with constipation and indigestion until I began to use Dr King's New Life Pills. They are an excellent remedy for stomach liver or kidney troubles. Only 25 cents at all druggists.

Youngs Berkshire Dr. King

Revolutionists Name Provisional Nicaraguan Leaders in Leon

WIRE BRIEFS: In Leon province Nicaragua revolutionists proclaim Dr Rodolfo Espinosa provisional president and Dr Julian Irias commander in chief, per advices received but not confirmed. Other items report $11,500 stolen from Newark National Bank, Barcelona railroad clashes, and a Juarez payroll raid.

Panama Leon Nicaragua Rodolfo Espinoza Julian Irias

Marconi Improves After Auto Accident

SPHZIA Italy Sept 27 News reports William Marconi inventor of wireless telegraphy shows great improvement in condition after an automobile accident Wednesday and is expected to recover sufficiently to leave hospital soon.

Barcelona Juarez William Orr Mexican Northwestern Railway Sphzia Italy William, Marconi

Lyric Theatre closes with matinee and two evening shows

The Lyric Theatre ends its vaudeville bill today with a 3 p m matinee and 7 46 p m and 9 15 p m shows. Next week President Wells plans five new headliner acts. Naughty Marietta at Mobile Theatre stars Florence Webber with sixty associates in a Herbert score and Young book.

Lyric Theatre Jake Wells Fourior Oscar Hammerstein Miss Webber Marietta Mr. Herbert Mrs. Young

Prolific Family in Albion Welcomes Eighteenth Child

Albion Iowa September 28. Captain D K Ewalt adds a daughter to what is believed to be the state’s largest family. Ewalt aged 7 1 2 years, a farmer near Ewalt, and his wife 39, are a pair of note. She is his fourth wife and has borne seven children with him. She also has seven children by her first husband.

Albion Iowa D. K. Edwalt Ewalt

Pimples and eczema plague Morrigan resident

Morrigan Tennessee resident recalls a year long severe acne attack with pimples and eczema on face neck and chest causing pain itching and insomnia. After trying various remedies she sought a sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and reported results.

Morrigan Tenn

Last Session of Colored Teachers Institute Concludes

The final session Friday afternoon reported success in all respects. Resolutions thanked Superintendent S S Murphy for support and speaker selection. The highlight was W F Feagin of the state department on School Preparation, with Caldwell presiding and Hill presenting a phonograph and stereopticon display.

Colored Teachers’ Institute S. S. Murphy Public Schools W. F. Feagin State Department of Education W. A. Caldwell A. F. Owens School Charles W. Hill

Reverend Phillips Returns from Vacation in New York

Rev. John W. Phillips D D pastor First Baptist Church returned home today after visiting his father and mother in Binghamton New York for his vacation.

Phillips John W. Phillips First Baptist Church Binghamton New York

Trains Cut to Twice Daily Schedule from Mobile

Effective Sunday, Sept 29 trains will run twice daily and depart Mobile at 3 45 p m daily except Sunday. On Sundays trains depart at 8 35 a m and 7 20 p m.

Mobile

Comstock Produce Company Expands Western Market Hub

Comstock Produce Company operates as the southern market headquarters for Fancy Vegetables and Western Produce. It imports twice weekly from Chicago and northern markets offering tomatoes cauliflower celery roots onions cabbage lettuce parsnips corn okra butter beans and snap peas. The firm invites old patrons and newcomers to patronize via prompt telephone delivery.

Chicago

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