War Looms as Balkan States and Turkey Mobilize
Serb minister resigns in Constantinople as mobilization spreads across Balkan states and Turkish forces. Reports indicate rising hostilities and imminent conflict across disputed fronts.
01 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1912
Page
1
Serb minister resigns in Constantinople as mobilization spreads across Balkan states and Turkish forces. Reports indicate rising hostilities and imminent conflict across disputed fronts.
Colonel confronts Republican governor at a Tennessee meeting as Taf audience members jeer. The confrontation grows tense with calls from the crowd.
The clumsy OCR text mixes policy talk on settlers and forest reserves with a late sports note. It mentions possible exodus to Canada, congressional laws, and a 20,000,000 acre figure, alongside a September 20 scoreline where John mm defeats Denver in a three-cushion match. Details are fragmentary and partially unintelligible.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wired Bingham Utah Sept 20 report indicates Utah Copper Company laborers poised to be rehired on tomorrow s payroll after a settlement sought by J W D Shillings superintendent The strike involved about 250 Japanese laborers with many leaving the district carpenters meeting to decide whether to return only after the dispute is settled and with operations possibly resumed at United States and Yampa mines with no ore shipments if work restarts
Report from General Alejandro Vega states that in the clash between Mexican rebels and town defenders at Cucttep the rebels were defeated with prisoners and wounded. Vega, the retet seneral, is said to have escaped Ta ley Fuga and arrived safely at Hermosillo where he is held prisoner.
Mexican rebel officers rode into the United States and were arrested by American soldiers near Machitu New Mexico. They were held today at Fort Bliss awaiting advisories. The prisoners include Major Escalarte chief of staff and Adjutant Fuentes of General Inez Salazar's rebel army.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch notes troop movements on the Southern Pacific of Mexico near Agua Zara with forces disembarking a train and advancing south toward an opposing force. Names Nevales and Aria appear in the chaotic text, with references to a Federale unit and a large marching contingent.
Ely Nevy Sept 20 The mining district hovers on the brink as ten thousand workers weigh a strike if operators refuse to meet unions and grant the demanded wage rise. Operators claim most employees already accepted a 25 cent daily raise and reject union committees. Western Federation of Miners chief Charles W. Mover warns a walkout could halt ore trains and cripple mills. Nevada Consolidated Mining Co asserts a majority will not strike. Racing cars at Wauwatosa show high speeds in Vanderbit Cup practice with cars averaging around 78 mph.
Nevada Conminot box tapes Prom Pen in Carson City reports a prisoner serving fifty years for murder who escaped from a sick ward cell Sunday night. He is not yet captured, and authorities continue to search.
The Central Poet Company an oil producer chartered in Oklahoma was adjudged bankrupt today by a United States district court. Reported assets and liabilities indicate significant figures with valuations around 13 million dollars. The proceedings reference Wilmington Delaware and a cited filing amount of 13 307 687.23.
Report notes harsh treatment of Christian communities in Macedonia sparks renewed calls for regional autonomy and self governance. Observers cite religious persecution as catalyst for political reform and international concern.
From St Petersburg on September 30 political circles fear a broader war as Bulgaria Servia and Greece mobilize. Turkey's recent military activity fuels the view that war is likely. Russia advocates Article 23 of the Berlin Treaty, while Britain France and Austria discuss reforms in Macedonia. France's stance remains cautious awaiting funding considerations.
Servia orders general army mobilization and fears a Balkan death grapple with Turkey. Capital Belgrade swarms with reservists heading to stations while Sofia reports Bulgarian mobilization. Turkish forces concentrate near Adrianople as Albania violence inflames tensions, with Russia and Austria watching closely.
Turkish reinforcements were landed on the island of Samos as armistice suspensions continued. Montenegro apologized to the Ottoman chargé at Cetinje for an attack on a Turkish ammunition convoy on Lake Scutari. Arrest and punishment of aggressors were promised. A firm outcome in the peace talks was anticipated in days.
The London dispatch reports rapid Balkan developments with three states ordered simultaneous mobilization and urgent preparations for immediate hostilities, signaling a volatile situation in Southeastern Europe that could ignite widespread conflict. кр
Constantinople Sept 20 The Servian minister may resign from Turkey due to the Turkish government demand for a written assurance. Continued on page.
In Guadalupe County a man identified as Oosiness was shot by a woman telegraph operator in what authorities describe as a double tragedy. Police say motive appears to be revenge and investigators are reviewing the scene at the location titled Scene of Double Tragedy.
A Knoxville crowd faced Colonel Roosevelt as he denounced theft of the Republican nomination. Amid scattered cheers and interruptions, he linked theft of a purse to theft of a nomination and urged restraint while defending reformist aims. The event featured opposing cries for Hooper and Wilson as speakers debated government power and labor laws.
Special Leased Wire report from Chicago details testimony in a high stakes case between Waters-Pierce and Rockefeller interests. George W. Stahl, secretary treasurer of Standard Oil Indiana, testified on Rockefeller holdings and control, noting initial ownership and the impact of capitalization increases on shares.
Mrs J E Carley a Santa Fe operator at Ricardo is jailed after a Saturday double tragedy. She allegedly shot Miss Cora Zimmerman and killed George Urislingham during a feud over a cow dispute and reports of her discharge. Neighbors say she showed signs of insanity and the grand jury was expected to hear the case.
The report notes that prosecutors aim to return an indictment against Mr Carley. Numerous witnesses from Ricardo have been summoned, including Carley, husband of the slayer. Mrs Carley is expected to be arraigned tomorrow on a murder charge.
Idaho Springs Sept 30 Mrs Daniel A Theobald 60 died from a gunshot wound suffered when her son Daniel a Cripple Creek miner fired accidentally while preparing to shoot rabbits after leaving Floyd Hill for the Theobald ranch deer season opener The gun discharged as they were leaving the wagon at the ranch resulting in her death.
The Dragrenaus Party of Colorado releases its platform endorsing Roosevelt and Johnson and the Chicago platform. It calls for direct election of U S senators, recall and referendum, eight hour day, minimum wage, workmen’s comp, mothers’ benefits, public utilities controls, anti pass laws, civil procedure simplification, malfeasance and campaign finance reforms, school use for centers, and state control reforms.
Senators conclude the Harriman and Roosevelt correspondence touches many topics beyond funds with no significant leads. The report notes broad subject matter and confirms no actionable findings, leaving policymakers no new fiscal or governance guidance.
Witnesses said Harriman reported raising funds at Roosevelt's request for the 1904 campaign. Senate investigators saw letters but found little new light on whether Roosevelt asked Harriman to raise money. Testimony noted meetings at the White House and discussions of a $240,000 fund with notable figures including Peabody and Depew, while documentary evidence remained scant.
Denver reports Democratic Governor hopeful F. E. Ammons and Republican foe Clifford Parks meet on the street and plan joint appearances. Ammons invites Parks to a Friday campaign stop and a Saturday dance at Kremmling or Glenwood Springs with a blended platform, promising a brass band and good crowds.
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