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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1912
Page
9
Oysters under cultivation near Mobile reach record levels with new deep water beds in the Mississippi sound. The Alabama Oyster Commission reports output enough to supply millions, using transplanted seed and staged growth to fatten and market oysters, expanding state wealth without disrupting existing industries.
A real estate ad describes a 2 story residence on Dauphin Street No 1048 with two baths and a large lot in a paved district inviting offers. Another 2 story downtown brick on Conti Street No 510 boasts steam heat and modern finishes in a fine condition with two baths.
School officials warn that children should have eye examinations prior to starting work to ensure their eyes focus alike. The notice emphasizes avoiding suffering and harm by confirming visual alignment, urging parents to bring children in today for testing.
In Managua during August and September a Central American revolution escalated to a three day battle and intensive bombardment. US observers report civilian casualties including women and children, with 136 killed or wounded. American Marines arrived to bolster defenses as rebels attacked Leon and other cities.
Mrs. Gugliemo Marconi tends her husband in a Borghetto accident. Physicians hold hope for recovery as the Italian king and queen demand daily condition reports. The inventor suffers internal injuries and is under constant care with four trained nurses assisting his wife.
The party from Managua bound for Corinto by train halted at Leon after officers were insulted and allowed no further travel. Their train was seized and they walked seven miles back to Managua. Since new American forces arrived, conditions have improved and guards now protect foreign lives and property and deter insurgent looting methods.
Charleston West Virginia March 30. Efforts by business leaders to win arms surrender from miners north of the Kanawha river, backed by Gov Glasscock, continued with limited success. Military officials say if the area clears soon they expect orders to reduce troops. about 1200 soldiers are on duty in the martial law zone.
In Manila on September 29 industry leaders report the cigar trade nearly halted with about fifteen thousand workers on strike and fewer than one thousand on the job. The dispute centers on government registration schemes.
William H Redmond Nationalist MP told a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall that Ulsterite demonstrations against home rule are not dangerous and that half of Ulster supports home rule. The event endorsed the Irish cause with a $20 420 collection and featured figures like Sir Corydon Marks and Cardinal Farley.
Prohibition candidate Eugene W. Chafin was barred from speaking in three Methodist churches in Grand Rapids Michigan. He spoke at the city rescue mission after services, attacking local Methodists and Rev John R T Lathrop as a whiskey elder, while protests from supporters and others interrupted the event.
El Paso Texas September 29. Corne lia Alanis wife of the rebel colonel of that name leads a band of rebels twenty eight miles east of Juarez. She raided Juarez before federal occupation and her force has grown with new recruits attracted by a valiant feminine leader.
The Fulton Diabetic Compound claimed to dramatically reduce sugar in diabetics. A doctor invited incurable patients and physicians to test the remedy, promising visible sugar drops within a week, while noting mixed past results and seeking pamphlets from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and John J. Fulton Company in San Francisco.
Charles Lewis was shot on Cedar Point road early Sunday by Dave Howard and is not expected to survive. County physician J. T. England expressed little hope for recovery as Lewis lies at the city hospital after being picked up by a mobile party. He was taken to jail first after refusing admission without a permit, then allowed to hospital with a permit. Dr England notes hospital laws require a permit unless the patient is unconscious or critically ill.
In Toronto on September 29, A. McCaffrey and four family members died after a muscalonge battle capsized their canoe. McCaffrey, sales manager at American General Electric, and relatives were found drowned as the overturned craft drifted downstream.
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