Alleged Fraud Rumors Shadow South Carolina Primary
In Columbia South Carolina charges of ballot stuffing with twenty thousand illegal votes voting by minors and non residents and a state Democratic executive committee meeting raise a wave of discontent. Christie Bennett instructed county chairs to preserve all ballots and records until further notice as contests pour in from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S.C
Democratic Executive Committee
Carolina
Christie Bennett
State Committee
Esterday
Gary Jévans
State Executive Committee
Anderson and Merz duel in Illinois trophy race
Elgin August 30 Charles Merz driving a Stutz won the Illinois trophy at 203 miles with Gil Anderson close behind by under two minutes. Merz led Anderson by about six seconds after 101 miles in a great duel on opening day of Elgin races. Hughie Hughes won the Aurora trophy race in 152 miles aboard a Mercer with Eddie Pullen second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ill
Charles Merz
Gil Anderson
Merz
Anderson
Hughie Hughes
Mercer
Ford
Harry Endicott
Mason
Endicott
Bayfield
W. Hobbs
National
Neill Whalen
Racing trip ends in fatal crash near Addison
J R Ballinger, an official of the Stromberg Motor Car Company, was killed today when his car overturned on the way from Chicago to Elgin to attend the races near Addison Illinois. His brother William Ballinger was slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ill
J. R. Ballinger
Stromberg Motor Car Company
Addison
Chicago
Ballinger
William Ballinger
Dates Set For Gulf Coast Tropical Fair In Mobile
The Chamber of Commerce and Business League formed a permanent plan to stage Mobile county's first county exposition. A November 2 19 date was tentatively chosen with location to be decided. J A Joullian named secretary manager and special committees appointed to organize permanent setup and approve details for state funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan T. Cochrane
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Mobile County
Chamber of Commerce
A. G. Quinn
J. A. Joutian
Alabama
Senator Dixon Arrives in Denver for Roosevelt Campaign
United States Senator Joseph Dixon of Montana, manager for Theodore Roosevelt's presidential bid, arrived in Denver today to lead campaign activities ahead of the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
United States
Joseph Dixon
Montana
Theodore Roosevelt
Arriaga Fatally Injured In Guatemala City Attack
Dr. Luis de Arriaga former Honduran minister to Washington was assaulted in Guatemala City on August 23. State department reports say the attack will probably be fatal. The assailant is at large and the motive and method are unknown. Arriaga was in Guatemala to sell property he owned there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luis de Arriaga
Guatemala City
State Department
Arriaga
Guatemala
Hartwell Campaign Accused Over Stolen City Books Affidavit
An affidavit by Robert E. Lutz claims a Hartwell supporter warned of producing stolen Mobile city books to influence the election. The piece urges transparency, calls for delivery or public disclosure, and condemns last minute political tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lutz
State of
Alabama
Mobile
Sue W. Simpson
Harry T. Hartwell
Lyons
Shepard-Lyons
Frank Crenshaw
Hartwell
City of
Affiant
Robt. E. Lutz
Hartwell Force
Hartwell Committee
Lutz
Reward Offered for Missing Boy Near Lake Swayze
Opelo Usa business men contribute 1000 dollars to aid the search for Clarence Wunbar the missing boy taken on a fishing trip near Lake Swayze. Authorities and volunteers continue extensive searches with no trace yet found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelousas
Clarence Wunbar
Lake Swayze
Inspector Hayes on Trial in Police Scandal
New York reports the trial of Police Inspector Cornelius Hayes on a false statement charge to Police Commissioner Waldo. The case ties to police blackmail linked to the Rosenthal murder and notes Hayes was reduced to captain and suspended after a similar claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Hayes
Waldo
Whitman
Rosenthal
Hayes
Wade
John Doe
Supreme Court
Becker
Presentation 101. W. Ross Receives Gold Watch
Officials and employees of the Movile Light and Railroad Company honor Ishmael W. Ross, retiring transportation superintendent, with a gold watch and chain. Corrado's Band leads a tribute ceremony at the Government Street office as Ross departs for a new role as general manager of the Birmingham, Eussey and Bessemer road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movile Light and Railroad Company
Ishmael W. Ross
Government Street
St. Emanuel
Corrado
Benevolent Association
Afr
Ross
R. W. Jones
Birmingham
Eussey and
Bessemer Road
Weather Forecast for Mobile and Vicinity August 30 1912
The forecast predicts generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday for Mobile and vicinity with variable light winds. Alabama and Mississippi are also forecast to be generally fair with light winds. The official Weather Bureau map and meteorological table are on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
CO Mabe
Weather Bureau
Elgin prepares for two day Elgin auto race meeting
Thirteen drivers and cars line up at the Starting point for the Elgin race meeting in Illinois. The first race covers 208 miles for the Illinois trophy with four entrants. A second flight of six runs 152 5 10 miles for the Aurora trophy. The third flight for the Jencks trophy has three starters. Fred J. Wagner will start Gill Anderson at 1 o'clock, with other cars following at 30 second intervals. All three races aim to finish before late afternoon if no delays occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Gill Anderson
Hobbs
Rayfield
Neil Whalen
Merz
Aurora
BE. Pallen
Mercer
Lastings
Falkar
Trussell
M. Roberts
Mason Special
KE. Wishart
Hughie Sfughes
BK. Endicott
Mason
Flow
Moe
Ford
WG. Worthington
Herreshoff
Fred J. Wagner
Gil Anderson
Belmont Denies Comer Claim About Judge Jones Influence
August Belmont of New York replies to a query from Montgomery saying he never mentioned Judge Thomas G. Jones to Grover Cleveland and that ex Governor Comer’s charge of Belmont influencing the federal bench is entirely false. No truth to the allegation as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Thomas G. Jones
United States Court
August Belmont
New York
Judge Jones
Grover Cleveland
Comer
Alabama
Seven People Cremated in Rutherford Fire
A Ruthersford NJ fire killed Mrs. Emilio De Baro and six of her seven children, ages five months to twelve years. The father and a 15 year old son escaped by leaping from a second story window. five bodies were found inside. Firemen suspect a spark from a passing locomotive started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
N. J
Emilio de Baro
de Baro
City election ready as Labor Day voting nears
Mayor Laz Schwarz announced that preparations for Monday's city election are complete including ballot boxes and ward polling sites. The vote includes city commissioner race and a sewer bond issue with voters urged to cast ballots. polling places listed and voting hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laz Schwarz
F. W. Crensnan
Douglas McMillan
Hartwell Campaign Committee
Farm Bureau Committee Forms at Citronelle Meeting
The Farm Bureau Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Business League held its first Citronelle meeting Thursday night with Chairman Robert M Weinacker presiding. Twenty five farmers attended and praised Mobile businessmen for supporting the county’s agricultural advancement through the new farm bureau led by G. T. Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Committee
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Citronelle
Robert M.weinacker
G. T. Jordan
Mobile
Farm Bureau
Mobi
Lawrence Mill Strike Leader Arrested in Dynamite Conspiracy
Boston Aug 30 President Wood of the American Woolen Company was arrested on indictment for conspiracy to distribute dynamite used during the Lawrence strike. He posted 5000 cash bail and faces arraignment next Tuesday. Other defendants, including Dennis Coins and John J Lawrence, were involved in related dynamite charges. Breen received a 500 fine in Sufford county court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lawrence
Woods
Superio
Atte Isaac
Wood
Collins Heid
Dennis
John J. — Lawrence Undertaker
Breen
Sufford
Man slaying by knife leads to hard labor sentences
The record shows Jim Godboldt, a Black man, given a year of hard labor for a knife murder attempt on Goode Cheatham and six months more for resisting arrest of Patrolman Ike Kruse. Cheatham woman was fatally struck across the breast. Kruse was grazed by the knife as officers tried to arrest him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Jim Godboldt
Goode Chea
Ike
Cheatham
Godboldt
Kruse
Tne
Cal Miracle Dies in Cha Chaos at Eddyville
Miracle dies in Kentucky after arrest in Alabama and return to face trial for murder. Early report notes July or August timing with reference to Eddyville and Kentucky authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Miracle
Cha
Eddyville
Alabama
Kentu
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Gary Evans
Anderson and
Duel
Gulf Coast
Quinn
N. K. Stallworth
Aubrey Boyles
J. L. Cawthon
J. A. Joullian
H. Gabriel
G. Quinn
Leon Schwarz
R. E. Flower
J, A. Joullian
Aubrey Sroyles
N. E. Stallworth
Jas. T. Duggan
J. B. Robertson
J. B. Robertson, Finance Committee
F. M. Backes
He -H
Si Hs Weel
Sin
Duggan
C. ©. Mechem
M. W. Glover
J. A. Joulian
John H. Wienand
J. E. Robertson
B. S. Cowen
Henry Forchbheimer
Otto Nack
Agriculture and Horticulture Committee
George A. Maloney
Cowen
W. H. Holcombe
George C. Kittle
George Fearn, Jr
J. J. Martee
H. H Wefel, Jr
W. H
Joe Dixon
Notary Public
Nore
Mr. Hartwell
Inspector Hayes
W. Ross
Street Car Co
Paif
Belmont
B. B. Comer
Wildman’s Drug Store
Royal
State Streets
St. Louis
Scott and
Dauphin
Conception
Madison Streets
Lawrence and
Canal
Lafayette
Marine
Elmira
Tenth Ward
Baltimore
Groad
Broeckers
American Woolen Co
Bond
Lawrence Mill
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!