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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
4
Detectives trace a complex itinerary across Arkansas City uncovering several leads. A young girl’s case appears tied to the wider investigation as investigators press on with interviews and follow-up checks.
Schepps, wanted in a four man murder case in New York, left Hot Springs at 7 15 this morning under escort of Attorney Rubin and his detectives. Rubin did not reveal route or probable arrival time to District Attorney Whitman, obeying the instruction to withhold tour details.
In Hot Springs Arkansas Detective Al Thomas of the New York District Attorney's office arrived to take charge of the Sam Schepps case. Schepps, speaking with Thomas and Assistant Attorney Rubin, expressed relief and kindness toward the officers and the town’s officials, including Mayor Pettit. An elderly tourist and Schepps’ guards showed support, while a local judge met Schepps, promising a dinner if he remains in the city.
Dr. Oates state prison inspector will visit Montgomery tomorrow and conduct an inspection tour through south Alabama counties. The trip aims to review facilities and operations across the region.
Clue-filled fragment reports burglars taking a rich haul while all workers were away from a mill home in the afternoon. Details are sparse, but the theft is noted as significant.
High Point North Carolina August 15 Police exam ined the remains of an infernal machine sent to Miss Ollie Hoover that exploded in an express agent’s hands injuring him and an assistant Ed R McIntyre is charged with sending the device and police now seek him The box held a rotating cylinder with match heads and a side mechanism of small band saws designed to strike ignition when the lid opened The fuse failed to ignite the dynamite cap
Clarence S. Darrow, famed labor advocate, pleads his own case in a Los Angeles bribery trial. He denounces the prosecutors and police as tools of the steel trust and the “Architects” of conspiracy, vows to fight for justice, and cites immunity offers to others in the McNamara case. He warns of a silent, ominous future if he is imprisoned and defends his role as chief counsel for the Meno law case.
Stratford, Conn. August 15. The crucial stage in the battle for possession of New York is imminent as the Red Army nears the Blue defenders. Reports say the assailants rested within five miles of the Blue lines signaling a decisive confrontation ahead.
Assistant Surgeon General W. C. Rucker outlines rat poisoning methods from Public Health Reports. He describes using stale bread smeared with arsenic or phosphorus paste, handling safety with gloves, and placing poisoned bread in protected locations to prevent access by children and pets while tracking each piece.
Two Englishmen, Cruikshanks and C. H. dene lishmen, were held up yesterday between Atlixtac and Puente de Ixtla in Morales. They were stripped of belongings and horses after walking to Puente de Ixtla and telegraphing for help. The men were employed at a mine in the area and faced unsettled district conditions.
J D L Byars 34 of near Moulton Lawrence County after a fifteen day struggle passed the July teachers examination and earned a life certificate. He grew up on a farm, earned some schooling, taught six years, but returned to farming six more years to fund further study. Later he completed Lawrence County High School, graduating with high honors as class president, then aced the state life certificate exam. His achievement is notable as he married during the struggle and supports a large family.
At the International Typographical Union convention in Cleveland officials faced division between progressives and administration. A bylaw change to extend international officers' terms to four years failed, as did a two term limit alternative. Nashville and New York vied to host the 1913 convention while local children’s events were held and winners announced in multiple races and contests.
A fragment notes travel by rail with Saturday date and a Louisiana and Nashville line reference as readers are invited to enjoy a day trip on the L and N line for a good time by the coast.
A big Moose Carnival crowds the grounds last night to raise funds for a city convention. Tonight’s program includes a grand prize drawing near 10 o’clock, live meat, auctions, and attractions like Jargo the Wild Man Bosco the African Beg Dodger and Venice style vaudeville performances.
Chicago and New York clash in a three game NL series with huge local interest. Johnny Evers remains suspended by league president Lynch as crowds pack the city to honor the Cubs eastern invasion after a 15 of 18 run. Jerry Downs slated to replace Evers at second as Marquard to pitch for New York and either Richie or Lavender for Chicago.
Ninety thousand fans are expected for a three game series between New York and Chicago with 70000 dollars in receipts. The suspension of Cubs second baseman Johnny Evers by President Lynch dominates talk as Cubs fans and management urge fairness and restoration before the crucial games.
Adele Columbus Aniau and Marie Columbus Algero, sisters long apart since childhood in Havana, met yesterday in New Orleans for the first time in thirty years. After years of wandering, they coincidentally found each other while working in a local factory, reuniting near where each had lived in the last year.
A suspected plague infected rat was captured at Key West Florida and Dr John F Anderson was sent to the port to assist in diagnosis and control. Secretary MacVeagh also dispatched Donald H Currie from San Francisco to Galveston to help exterminate rats at that port.
All Green county officials except three are given a clean bill of health by Associate T. Gorman. The examiner reviews several offices noting minor shortages with figures showing Circuit Clerk W. R. McKerall owes the state $143.50 and the county $1.
The winners were Ferd Rhinehart and Anita Rhinehart in a contested event. Officials listed include W. Byana as chairman and George R. Powell with John L. Newton assisting. Other readable names include McCarron McCar ron Duffy Vautrot Clement Cle ment and Meflowan.
In New York on August 15 officers pursue two prisoners tied to the Rosenthal graft case. Bridgie Webber and Harry Walton face possible indictments for Rosenthal’s murder unless they fully reveal the names of the alleged “higher up” figures. District Attorney Whitman offers them choice of testimony while threatening Becker’s fate if they stay silent.
The Capital City Gun Club hosts the largest trap shoot in Montgomery at Picket Springs. Participants include Vassar Yate of Georgia, 20, who won the Southern handicap at Columbus last May, and amateur Andrew J. Hill of Dawson Georgia. Others such as Warvue of Birmingham and Lastie of Tuskegee compete as the event closes.
In Bogota Colombia on August 16 investigators probe the death of William B. MacMaster United States vice consul at Cartecena whose body was found outside the city with multiple gunshot wounds in a likely crime setting.
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