24 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
1
King Nicholas declared Montenegrins will not yield Scutari, delivering a balcony speech in Cetinje. Austria Hungary pressed Europe for swift action to eject Montenegro, while Berlin officials warned of a grave European crisis and possible force.
A report from Rome dated April 24 via Associated Press details a shocking assassination involving the Catholic Church hierarchy. Authorities investigate the motive and identify potential suspects as the city reels from the violence.
In Washington on April 24 the president met with senators and representatives during a busy Capitol visit. Key callers included Hoke Smith Shields La Follette Tillman and Oldfield Goodwin Hughes Bell Sisson Collier Stevens and Jones. The group discussed appointments and public printer prospects as the president returned to the White House.
Gov. Brewer of Mississippi says he is unsure about the Dunbar kidnapping case and will not honor Louisiana’s requisition papers for S. W. Walters until he investigates. Louisiana officers remain in Jackson as Brewer weighs risks of potential lynching and Walters’ custody.
A Mobile Chamber of Commerce delegation will depart May 16 on a three week Booster Trip to Belize Livingstone Puerto Barrios Guatemala City Puerto Cortez San Pedro Tela and Ceiba to expand trade. L. J. Davis chairs the seven member committee with H Forchheimer Lee Zimmern and others, and a three member subcommittee will report findings.
John N. Anhut a young New York attorney has been indicted on bribery charges tied to an alleged scheme to secure the release of Harry Thaw the millionaire slayer of Stanford White from the Mattewan Insane Asylum.
Washington April 24. The Supreme Court considered whether the district court of Utah may extend the time for Union Pacific to dispose of its stock in Southern Pacific. Attorney General McReynolds opposed broad authority but was allowed two days to file a brief. Former Senator Spooner urged extra time to avoid harming any party. Judges noted diligent efforts but suggested possible further extension beyond May 12 if needed.
Pittsburgh April 24. Rescue squads enter three mine openings of the Cincinnati mine in Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company property. Death toll from the gas explosion is 22, with about 53 more feared inside as work continues slowly until ventilation is restored.
Washington April 24 Lawrence O Murray comptroller of the currency declined to comment on Secretary McAdoos statement that a National City Bank clerk in the comptrollers office to collect statistics was linked to Murray five year term expiring Saturday It is understood a new comptroller has not been chosen and Comptroller Kane will act during the interim
Floodwaters spread rapidly through Issaquena and Sharkey counties as residents fled Mayersville and surrounding towns. Officials dispatched 200 tents and extra relief workers while 600 refugees were moved to levees and planned steamer transfers to Vicksburg relief camps.
The Mississippi river rose in the 24 hours to 7 am with Vicksburg and Natchez up 0.1 foot Baton Rouge Donaldsonville and New Orleans gauges up 0.2 foot Arkansas City stationary and then falling at points north The New Orleans stage is 15.8 feet, 2.2 feet below last year’s record Weather bureau reports general precipitation across the Mississippi valley and west gulf states last night.
The Bank of Cuba in Cuba Alabama 20 miles north of Meridian closed its doors due to alleged bad loans. Deposits total about 80 000 dollars with 48 000 in government bonds. Cashier H D Ward reportedly took what he believed was headache powder but it was morphine. he survived with quick medical aid and no charges against him.
In Congress the Senate session opened at 2 pm with Senator Lane warning the finance committee he would reject caucus direction on tariff if free trade were kept in the measure. President Wilson met with senators to discuss nominations while the House began debate on the tariff bill at 11 am.
Weather outlook shows rain tonight or Friday with cooler conditions. Alabama expects rain tonight or Friday, while Mississippi anticipates showers tonight or Friday with a cooler change and southeast winds shifting to the west.
Washington April 24 Secretary Bryan outlined to almost every ambassador and minister in his office a plan for an international peace agreement. The proposal aims to supplement existing arbitration treaties by ensuring investigation of all questions before any dispute could lead to war, with timeframes to be agreed and national autonomy preserved after reports.
Governor O Neal voices dissatisfaction with Burns detectives for locating Theo Lacy, chief clerk of the convict department. He cites costly expenditures and unmaterialized clues while noting Lacy may have fled the United States.
W. C. Stringfellow aged attorney from New Orleans was forcibly taken to Louisiana by Deputy Sheriff J. H. Womack after a dramatic chase from Mobile. High powered cars pursued across state lines while Baton Rouge officials sought his extradition for alleged embezzlement of $500 from Ogelsby Allen Jr. of Chicago.
Washington April 24 tariff debates dominate Capitol activity as Senate and House discuss cotton schedules. House Republicans plan caucus to set policy after sub committee gridlock while Democratic defense of the Ways and Means plan proceeds. Louisiana senators press for delay on a 25 percent sugar cut, and Representative Hammond urges a middle ground between protection and free trade with flour to be placed on the free list.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled Western Union Telegraph Company may condemn right of way for poles and wires over Louisville and Nashville and other railroad lands when no interference with railroad facilities occurs. The decision reverses three cases and sends damages for assessment back to lower courts.
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