15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
In Nashville a 24 year old woman Mrs J G Jones shot Mrs Alva Cave twice killing her before surrendering at police headquarters. Jealousy cited as motive. Cave widow with two children. Jones awaits arraignment as details emerge from the crime scene and police report.
In San Antonio on August 15 Colonel Steever ordered the third squadron of the Third United States Cavalry Troops I K and M to report at Fort Bliss with thirty days rations for border service at once. The move increases Fort Bliss strength to eight troops on duty. Washington reported the cavalry force was expanded to meet the Palomas threat as Major Rice requested reinforcements opposite Palomas Mexico.
Finance committee of the board of revenue and road commissioners met at noon with Chairman John T. Bauer presiding. They approved four thousand dollars of a five thousand dollar claim by Rockwell and Muths for Government Street road work from Houston Street to the city limits and ordered the county treasurer to pay the amount.
Chester Pennsylvania capitalists reportedly show active interest in Mobile and a new railroad project is proposed connecting Mobile with Omaha, according to today's local financial circles.
Mayor Rolla Wells of St. Louis appointed treasurer of the Democratic campaign committee by Governor Wilson. Wells, president of the Business Men's League of St. Louis, has long advocated western waterways and is Princeton class of 1876 alumnus. He served as Wilson preconvention campaign manager in the Midwest.
Three sisters descendants of the Wyandotte nation fought to block the sale of a Kansas City cemetery to fund improvements. Lydia B. Conely, a pursuing lawyer, argued before the US Supreme Court but lost. The sisters defended the burial ground with a blockade and shotguns for years. The ground was later given to the Wyandotte Indians in the 1850s.
State Bar Association for the year announces standing committee appointments by President Frank S White of Birmingham. Faith of Mobile Crompton of Evergreen Sullivan of Mobile Jones of Camden Mulky of Geneva Bestor of Mobile Barnett of Monroeville Crum of Montgomery named chairs on ethics and local bar committees and on legal education and admission to the bar.
Improvements to the Mobile Electric Company plant on North Royal street will nearly double its present capacity. Superintendent Klingerman announced at the general offices this afternoon. General Manager Theodore K. Jackson is en route from Chicago after placing an order for a 3,000 KW turbine generator.
Commissioner Thornton urges teachers to stay out of politics as board members voice opposition to political issues in school affairs. Mr M Gowin disclaims responsibility amid the debate.
Montgomery Aug 15 State Superintendent H J Willingham says no official notice supports Mobile teachers voting for a school board member running for commissioner. He notes no state law governs teachers in this matter and Mobile sets its own rules. The governor was in conference and unavailable for comment.
A public schools teachers committee in Mobile backed H Hartwell for city commissioner prompting surprise and criticism. Board members denied involvement while lamenting political meddling in education and urging politics be kept out of schools.
Professor George FR Maloney returned by the Louisville and Nashville from St Elmo in this county with the first cotton leaf caterpillars of the season. He warns the pest could cause great damage if no remedy is applied.
In Los Angeles on August 15 Clarence Darrow argues for extra time to finish his defense in the bribery trial. He contends the Times destruction was not murder plot, absolves the McNamaras, says dynamite killed with no intent to harm. He claims explosions halted presses and that gas or oil caused the fatal fire.
President Taft sent a veto message to Congress on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. He objected to abolishing the commerce court and capping civil service tenures at seven years. The veto could delay Congress, with some leaders suggesting extending last year’s appropriations to December 2.
W A Ripe a white man arrested in Maysville for violating the prohibition law by selling liquor to Deputy Sheriffs Lynch and Deschamps pleaded guilty in the inferior criminal court. He was fined 109 or thirty days hard labor and went to work to default the fine. On an additional charge of operating a slot machine he was fined 25 or twenty days hard labor.
A 477 pound middling quality cotton bale from Atmore Escambia County raised by Mrs. Julia King sold at noon for 171-2 cents, topping the market. The bale arrived from Louisville and Nashville RR and was auctioned by J Gatling for Lott Blacksher Commission. First bale price records show occasional peaks since 1907, with 201-2 cents in 1907 and 181-8 in 1910.
New York August 16. After over two hours the grand jury hearing Herman Rosenthal’s murder said they would not issue murder indictments until more evidence arrives from Sam Schepps, en route from Hot Springs. Indictments planned against four gunmen and owners Sullivan and Libby Shapiro were dropped.
New Hampshire congressman Cyrus A. Sulloway drew attention in the House when he entered wearing a Panama hat a frock coat russet bedroom slippers and pale yellow socks. He earned the nickname uncombed hayrick for his hair and once protested on the floor against toothbrush use arguing chewing tobacco preserves teeth and toothbrush harms enamel.
Washington reports indicate Britain is unlikely to press further protests over the canal bill if the measure becomes law as conference committees outlined. The dispute centers on discrimination against British shipping and a ban on railroad owned ships, with officials noting the treaty would apply to American vessels too.
Today in Congress the chamber debated a six year presidential term and a measure limiting corporate campaign contributions. Senator Pomerene proposed extending the interstate commerce act to natural gas pipelines while Senator Penrose blocked action. House passed an emergency appropriations resolution and a patent office investigation.
Commissioner Harry Pillans supports standard street lighting and the White Way as a general approach. He favors more lights near sidewalks and iron edge columns but warns against large cost increases and would seek cost details before firm commitment. He would cooperate with Government Street residents seeking White Way and compares costs to the current Dauphin Street lighting.
Homeless Alaskans on Kodiak and Afognak islands face food and shelter shortages as a June volcanic eruption disrupts crops. Ten tons of supplies ordered from Seattle to aid residents while a new town near Perry opens for about 500 people, with a letter from President Taft noting growing needs.
Report says a steamer nearly overturned while maneuvering near docks in New York City. Crew and passengers leapt into the water as several lines and tanks filled, causing brief alarm before the vessel righted and resumed.
Work has begun on a settlement home southeast of no place to house mothers and children. The building, costing about 10 000 dollars, will be hollow tile and lighted, with modern conveniences. M Ladd will erect it two blocks west of De nne on meat street.
Fragmentary report shows Facer of Georgia and others continuing attack on intervention by the AI army and navy. The text references ordered countries and proposed restraints on use, with unclear details and dates.
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