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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
1
On arrival at the capital the governor said the situation remains unchanged though he is not fully convinced of the law governing the appointment of a successor to the late senator Johnston.
Semi official information indicates Governor O Neal will appoint Henry D Clayton of Eufaula or John B Knox of Anniston to the U S Senate. The choice is expected later today in Montgomery.
Montgomery Ala Aug 12 Governor ONeal arrived from Birmingham and said the senatorial vacancy issue remains unresolved and he may lack authority to appoint a Johnston successor Judge John Pelham accompanied him and an afternoon arrival of delegations from Birmingham was expected An Andalusia leader suggested a special session could be called to fill the vacancy within five days after meeting
Official despatches report 2 000 dervishes ambushed a camel corps near Burao in Somaliland. Two British officers killed and one wounded. about sixty British and Indian troops killed or wounded. Remnant troops entrenched 18 miles southeast of Burao as Mad Mullah followers surge. Commander Byat warns tribesmen may attack Burao.
Rev. Albert C. Thomas, a young Episcopal minister from Canneysburg Pennsylvania, was abducted in Washington, brought to the Senate chamber, and opened a session with prayer after a frantic chase. The incident involved a taxi ride and a last minute scramble by Senate staff to locate a chaplain.
A sweeping rain across the nation east of the Rockies brings cooler temperatures but the central corn belt from Texas to Arkansas faces drought. Weather officials say no relief soon as the corn crop continues to burn up with an 87 degree drop since Sunday.
O Shaughnessy cables the state department that conditions in Mexico City are peaceful. The note signals the administration aims to clear up Mexican government misunderstandings before advancing Wilson peace policy steps. The British view on Huerta’s recognition is noted as aiding order restoration.
In Atlanta on August 12, Judge Roan's courtroom opened with many empty benches as interest waned after yesterday's long medical expert examination. Stenographer Hattie Hall testified she worked for Frank on April 26 the morning of Mary Phagan's disappearance, leaving the pencil factory at noon before Phagan arrived.
In Alexander North Carolina Dr W J Clontz a 54 year old physician was shot dead in front of the post office by rural mail carrier O M West after West announced he would be killed. West surrendered and was jailed in Asheville on murder charges. the feud with Clontz dated back several years.
The American Federation of Catholic Societies met in Milwaukee to urge defense of the church against anti-Catholic writings and to discuss forming a National Catholic Women's League. Archbishop Ireland warned that secular state schools fuel moral decline, while leaders called for greater foreign missions and Catholic American citizenship.
The Alabama Tennessee and Northern railroad adopts a mileage based freight tariff effective September 6 for about six thousand articles. A three certificate passenger rate follows on September 11 with rates set using express tariff principles. The line runs from Mobile north through Western Alabama to Reform in Pickens County, reflecting its newer status and higher rates.
A man dressed as a brakeman boarded a Pullman at Union station Cleveland and seized a chamois bag containing $1000 in jewelry owned by Mr and Mrs Beckham of Shelbyville Kentucky before escaping. Passengers joined a chase but the thief escaped.
Washington Aug. 12 Paraguay agreed in principle to Secretary Bryan's peace plan. Thirty nine states were to consider the proposal and twenty eight have accepted it in principle. A treaty with Salvador has actually been signed.
Special to The Item from Washington reports the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the Mobile and Ohio with Southern Railway answer the Mobile Chamber of Commerce petition against Aberdeen and Rockfish. The responses deny wrongdoing and argue the long and short haul rates will be tested by ongoing commission investigations begun May 7, 1912, with evidence already taken supporting adjustments to Mobile rates from Memphis and other points.
Clouds gave only thin showers across Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma last night and today as a scorching ninth day of extreme heat continues. The weather observer expects temperatures higher than yesterday with Topeka noting the hottest August 12 since the weather bureau began.
William J. Collins 22 confessed to county officials that he killed his friend John P. Benson formerly an Braymer attorney. He claimed he burned the body in the Henson shack on a claim near Clemers Alberta Canada last May after taking 1800 from the clothing.
Temperatures recorded today at Royal and Dauphin streets show 79 at 7am, 82 at 10am, 83 at 11am, 85 at 12pm, with showers expected tonight or Wednesday. Light southeast winds. Alabama fair except south portion tonight and Wednesday. Mississippi fair except in south portion tonight or Wednesday.
The city commission discusses the Socialist candidate C. G. Hutchinson's petition to place his name on the official ballot. Hutchinson and others named were ruled ineligible as the petition lacked full names and residence addresses. City officials noted time was offered for remedy but Hutchinson could not complete the petition.
Amoncton, Aug 12. Byrd Farmer of Dothan announces his candidacy for governor on the local option platform. Details from Birmingham indicate Farmer is pursuing the statewide post and was reported in the noon transmission.
In Duluth Minnesota on August 12 President McGonagle of the Duluth Missabe and Northern Railroad declared the strike a thing of the past. He said the railroad is in full operation mines are shipping Coleraine land is at capacity and boats are loading as usual. Leader Frank Little of the I W W urged followers to stay as long as possible then return.
The tariff bill discussion continues as Senator Gronna offers twenty two amendments to raise rates on cattle and farm products. James A Emery of the National Association of Manufacturers testifies before the lobby committee. The steering committee plans to back Senator Chamberlain for military affairs chair. Senator Martine withdraws a Calumet labor petition after Senator Townsend protests.
Democratic caucus selections for committee vacancies ratified. Republicans pressed to force Secretary McAdoo to disclose proofs of his charge that New York bankers conspired to depress government bond prices. Martin M. Mulhall resumed testimony before the house probers. Democratic Leader Oscar Underwood said the currency bill would be taken up Monday or Tuesday, as reported by Friday next.
General Felix Diaz arrives in the Pacific coast route after leaving Mexico City to travel to Japan as special envoy. Tokyo refuses reception, offering only private visits while Diaz travels via Los Angeles and Vancouver amid protests in Los Angeles. The Diaz delegation heads toward Vancouver for possible sailing to Japan.
Associated Press reports the Stupendously Grand Parade of Knights Templar in Denver marks the opening of the thirty-second triennial conclave. The parade featured fourteen divisions with 1,500 to 2,000 in each, led by California Commandery No. 1 and attended by eminent Templar leaders. Governor Ammons and Mayor Perkins addressed the crowd at El Jobel Temple, as the grand encampment convened in secret to discuss order business.
In New York on August 12 a police squad surrounded Healey's restaurant after the proprietor refused to close at closing time and blocked about thirty dining guests from leaving. Healey claimed the right to stay open citing a court ruling that a restaurant may serve food at any hour without selling liquor.
In Albany on August 12 the effort to impeach Governor Sulzer stalled as leaders scramble to rally eleven votes missing from last night’s tally of 65 yes votes. Levy, Hindman, and Schaap press for supporters while Sulzer waits at the capitol, with a full vote unlikely before evening and plans to adjourn for more time.
In Laurens near U S C a mob about 2000 men seized Richard Puckett a young negro charged with attempted assault. They hanged him from a trestle and fired many bullets into his body before dawn and dispersed. A coroner's inquest will review the case.
Fourteen cocoanut hungry sailors from the United States ship Hannibal raided a Panama plantation on shore leave. Commander George N. Hayward, with Panama’s charge d affaires and Governor Areia, resolved the dispute peacefully after the planter Aguilar demanded satisfaction.
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