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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1912
Page
7
Announcement that a $35,900,000 Pennsylvanian terminal will replace Union Station on the block bounded by Canal Clinton Adams and Jackson streets. The structure will be used by Pennsylvania, Chicago and Quincy, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, and Chicago and Alton lines.
About 300 Canadian Pacific service telegraph operators will gain a five dollar per month wage increase dating from July 1, following today’s agreement signed by Railway Telegraph officials.
Emil Beidel continued his critique of Republican and Democratic parties in Minot. He accused both major parties of fostering large trade combinations and criticized trusts in his evening address. Washington news notes the House failed to override President Taft's veto on a recently introduced bill.
The article notes a proposed revision of customs tariffs tied to fixed values from 1902 due to rising foreign article values. It states the demand may be upheld but expects Congress to act only after months of consideration.
The city of Glasgow awarded Robert L. Borden, Canada's premier, the freedom of the city today, conferred by Lord Provost Stevensor.
Chang Chen Wu, accused as originator of a conspiracy in Kankow and the instigator of attempts to shoot Ho Nan assembly members, was arrested at midnight and summarily executed by the police in Peking.
London Aug 16 Mrs L B Shel don the American artist who was reported missing after leaving for the English lake district on August 3 reappeared at her London lodgings today avoiding further details from authorities and confirming her safety.
Secretary Knox signed an order directing payment of 335000 to claimants over the Alsop claims once seen as straining US Chile relations. The State Department will not reveal names or amounts until its note reaches the claimants.
The Constantinople Red Cross Chapter will run a daily tug between Constantinople and Mytrophile on the Sea of Marmara to deliver relief supplies and transport as many injured for treatment in the capital.
Aug. 16 report that the Sacepesi agree with the Turkish government to build a school at Koritsa in Southern Albania, signaling closer educational ties and regional influence.
Lima Peru August 16 Guillermo Billinghurst mayor of Lima today was elected president of Peru in succession to Augusto Legula whose term expires September 24 1912. Two vice presidents of the republic will be elected tomorrow.
In Adams Massachusetts on August 16 workers voted to reform to work following a strike on August 3 that closed four Berkshire mills. In Peking on August 16 Chinese officials note Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company government is formulating demand after the company had re-
Firing of four weavers not in the union triggers a shutdown leaving about 2,500 hands idle. In other news Henry F. Cochems of Milwaukee is named chair man of the presidential campaign speakers bureau at Progressive HQ. Meantime George Basil Haddun Smith is named Bahamas governor succeeding Sir William Grey-Wilson. In Louisiana Edward Landry fatally stabs Oleus Arville during a Prairie Howe schoolhouse dance dispute. Landry is badly wounded and not expected to survive.
Cincinnati report states Rowan Ayres, American engineer and Yale 1898 graduate, was beheaded near Morelos by Mexican rebels. An appeal to President Taft seeks return of Ayres’ body to Cincinnati for burial. Taft is a personal friend of the Ayres family.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed hikes in lumber transportation rates from eastern and southern states to Washington Baltimore and other northern and eastern destinations until December 17. The increases would have ranged one to two cents per hundred pounds depending on lumber type and rail length.
Rock Yford Aug 16. Coroner Dr T. Wilson probes the sudden deaths of Mrs Latzke and two children in a German Lutheran pastor's home. The coroner suspects deliberate poisoning from food and says the entire family may have been targeted.
The narrative notes the death of Mrs Hutte and their two children two years ago en route to Idaho after Rev. Hutte left the German Lutheran church. The family reportedly ate food presented to them before leaving the city.
William Henry Soles, 64, former police officer and Barrett Brothers employee, died after a long illness at a local infirmary. He was a Alabama native, survived by wife, two sons William and Lease Soles, daughter Mrs August Stroecker, and other relatives. Remains left to daughter’s home on Marine Street for funeral there.
George W. Langley deputy sheriff from Southport was shot while attempting an arrest last Saturday. He died Friday afternoon at 5 30 o clock at the city hospital. A brother is due to accompany the body home. Remains are at Berenson Sands undertaking parlors.
Bridgewater, Aug 16. David S N Farnsworth a magazine writer and fancy poultry raiser surrendered to police after the body of gardener Thomas Hagan was found near Farnsworths yard. Farnsworth faced manslaughter charges in Brockton court and was held on 1000 bond for Aug 22. He said he heard noises early this morning and saw two men. police allege he fired his shotgun and his wife a revolver. Farnsworth claimed they did not intend to hit anyone.
A man believed to have fired shots was unaware the wounds took effect until investigators located Hagan's body later that day. Authorities pursue leads as the case develops.
The speaker defends the Progressive platform as concrete and enforceable. He argues for social and industrial justice including an eight hour day and child labor prohibition, to be enacted by law at federal and state levels. He urges amendment of the federal constitution and voter control over laws despite court decisions. Wealthy interests and party supporters are criticized as protecting privilege.
The Arkansas Progressive state central committee meets to decide on a possible state ticket and fund raising for a state campaign for the national ticket. Officials expect Roosevelt's ground plans and a September visit with four speeches across Little Rock Helena Pine Bluff and northern Arkansas.
By order of a circuit court for Michigan Portman Randall Lumber plant at Ovett Mississippi is offered for sealed bid until August 1912. Property includes two tenant mill buildings on leased land with boiler engine saw making and veneer machines, shafting pulleys belting and a field well. Information from receiver George A Sablin at Bereton Harbor Michigan.
The Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company is authorized to construct maintain and operate a railroad track and crossing on Commerce Street between Beauregard and Earle Streets in Mobile Alabama. The ordinance details the right of way including location points distances and alignment relative to existing tracks and streets.
In Cleveland Ohio the concluding session of the 182 convention of the International Graphical Union was held today. The Ladies Auxiliary also closed its signs.
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