Buck Invited to Join Hartwell Political Ring
Bomb explodes in camp of would be dictators. Capt Lyons pleads guilty of conservatism with other peoples money.
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Hartwell Political Ring
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1912
Page
1
The New Ring in Mobile Politics
BE. J. Buck, president of City Bank & Trust Co., accuses a ring of dominating commissioners, details his refusal to join, and endorses Lyons as the honest, conservative candidate who would restore the city’s credit and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Prest. City Bank & Trust Co
City Bank and Trust Company
Fourth Ward
Buck
Pat Lyons
Lyons Campaign Rally Highlights Mobile City Progress
A Mobile political rally drew 300 to 400 supporters at Spring Hill avenue and St. Francis Street. Captain Pat J. Lyons defended his record on city improvements and pledged support for a future high school, police and fire expansion, and riverfront work. Albert P. Bush urged Lyons’ re election and criticized rival Hartwell while opposing a belt line project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat J. Lyons
Spring Hill Avenue
St. Francis and
Scott Streets
City Hall
Mobile
Lyons
Hartwell
Mr. Bush
Infant of Astor Called 10 Court
John Jacob Astor the posthumous heir of Colonel John Jacob Astor was served with papers in New York for reprobating his father’s will. Dr Edward B Cragin reported service on the infant to appear in court September 4 by himself or guardian for the probate reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Jacob Astor
Edward B. Cragin
Astor
Burglars and Policed Battle Ends with Two Killed
In Haspe Westphalia Germany a night battle between burglars and police left two dead and several injured. Five burglars were shot by a village constable and fatally wounded. They fled and later killed another constable. Military police cornered them in Milspe and a fierce exchange wounded three gendarmes and disabled one of the burglars before their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haspe
Westphalia
Germany
Borg
Milspe
Centenary of first passenger steamboat in Europe
In Glasgow and Greenock today the centenary of Henry Bell's Comet was celebrated with a grand river review. Warships and merchant ships lined the Clyde while public buildings were lit with flags as mayors, councilors and navigation groups marked the anniversary. The original Comet's engine now resides in London's South Kensington Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Henry Bell
Clyde
Greenock
South Kensington Museum
London
Montana rancher becomes British peer upon death
London reports that a Montana rancher inherits the British barony Grey de Ruthyn after the death of Baron Grey de Ruthyn at fifty four. The successor is Cecil Talbot Clifton of Northfold's ranch Montana. The baron was the twenty fourth holder since 1324 and the title grants the hereditary gold spurs at the coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montana
Baron Grey de Ruthyn
Cecil Talbot Clifton
Northfold
Bank executive claims war on Lyons paled next to city’s rise
The president of City Bank and Trust of Mobile alleges a ring of former campaign figures sought to undermine Captain Lyons. He praises Lyons as lifting Mobile financially and warns that Lyons’s defeat would stall progress. Other speakers include Bart Chamberlain John Dragg and Captain John Craft as James T Webb hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Chamberlain
John Dragg
John Craft
James T. Webb
Harry T. Smith
Webb
Captain Lyons
Hartwell-Thompson
Lyons Campaign Rally Highlights Mobile Meeting
Captain Pat Lyons addressed about 500 in the eighth ward, defending his record and calling for support in the city commissioner race. Speakers critiqued Frank Annan’s perjury admission and discussed towing charges, city debt reduction, and planned improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Lyons
Eighth Ward
Mobile
John C. O'Connell
Government and
Ann Streets
Mr. O'Connell
Frank Annan
Lyons
Annan
Hartwell
T. M. Stevens
Fred Thompson
f.Martwell
Thompson
Stevens
Red Cross to Rescue Flood Sufferers
Red Cross representative C. L. Guerny announced aid for Black River area flood victims in Louisiana where typhoid fever runs high. Nurses and physicians will be sent. Guerny will survey conditions and aid is expected for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Miss
C. L. Guerny
St. Ovis
Red Cross
C. R. Byrnes
Black River
Louisiana
Mr. Guerny
Mississippi Valley
Disappearance Moment in Opelousas Raises Kidnapping Report
In Opelousas Louisiana the four year old Robert Dunbar junior who vanished a week ago and is now believed to have been kidnapped was sighted this afternoon with an Italian woman near the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelousas
Little Robert Dunbar, Jr
Monk to resign from Mobile County School Board
The Item learns that William H. Monk Jr. will file his resignation from the Mobile County School Board upon returning to the city, with letters circulating that he has already or will soon notify the secretary. The move, greeted with surprise in the municipal campaign, is linked to criticism of his role in the Thompson-Hartwell ring during Lyons’ speaking events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Monk Jr
Mobile County
Monk
Canada
Monks
Lyons
Thompson-Hartwell
Auto Victim Among Americans in Tyrol Crash
An American woman named Mrs De Funiak, said to have lived in New York, was killed today in a car crash near Zirl Tyrol. Other occupants included Mrs Lang and her mother and son Americans near Paris Mrs Browning of New York Garbett and Harrison of London and an English chauffeur. One woman seriously injured and one man with a broken arm. others escaped with minor hurts. Accident attributed to a disarrangement at Pease with diving in the salerara Sen Batignolles in that city. No New York victim carries the Funiack name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garmisch
Bavaria
de Funiak
New York
Zirl
Tyrol
Lang
Paris
Browning
Messrs
Garbett and Harrison
London
Has Son in Birmingham News Of Mrs De Funiak
In Birmingham Alabama Aug 30 Mrs F De Funiak mother of A F De Funiak of this city has been visiting Europe for years Two cable messages were received by Earnest De Funiak of New York City another son this morning first that Mrs De Funiak was seriously injured and second that she was dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
F. de Funiak
A. F. de Funiak
Europe
Earnest de Funiak
New York City
Louisville Social Circle Mourns De Funiak Kin
Mrs De Funiak who was killed today near Zirl in the Tyrol had lived in Louisville after Captain Frederick De Funiak died here years ago. She spent winters in New York and much time abroad, with sister Mrs Fannie Brown believed to be Mrs Browning in dispatches from Garmisch. The family was prominent socially in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
de Funiak
Zirl
Tyrol
Frederick de Funiak
New York
Roosevelt Urges Vermont Support for Progressive Ticket
In Barre Vermont Colonel Roosevelt appeals for steady support for the Progressive state ticket. He warns voters who plan to back GOP or Democrat candidates in November that true support requires backing Metzger for governor and the Progressive slate next Tuesday. He notes Vermont results may mislead outsiders about national intentions.
Misdirected Switch Triggers Canadian Pacific Train Collision
In North Bay Ontario a misplaced switch at Matteawa sent a fast freight onto a siding where it struck a work train. Conductor Abner Duncan and brakeman H Wallace were killed. Cable man Ellerdial reported dead. Brakeman W A Graham and several laborers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bay
Ont
Matteawa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Abner Duncan
H. Wallace
Ellerdial
W. A. Graham
Weather forecast notes for Mobile and vicinity August 2 1912
Forecasts till Sunday evening. For Mobile and Vicinity generally fair tonight and Sunday with light variable winds. For Alabama and Mississippi—general...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Becker Conspiracy Plea for Change of Venue in Murder Case
New York dispatch reports Lieutenant Charles Becker plans a conspiracy plea and seeks a venue change after failing to delay his murder trial for Herman Rosenthal. District Attorney Whitman aims to proceed September 11 before Justice Goff, while Becker's defense hints at a forged conspiracy by state witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Leutenant
Whitman
Becker
Goff
John F. McIntyre
McIntyre
Vecker
Titus Oates
Missing Knoxville chemist Dr Max Goldman on mystery
Dr Max Goldman assistant chemist and bacteriologist with the Knoxville board of health has vanished suddenly in Knoxville Tennessee. His father J Goldman of Charleston South Carolina offers 100 dollars for information leading to his whereabouts. Goldman age 23 unmarried reportedly under nervous strain and last seen at his city apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Max Goldman
Belligerent Convicts Riots at Michigan State Prison
At Jackson Michigan the prison inmates not on trust duty caused a riot. Two hours of loud yells and uproar disrupted the area as Warden Nathan F. Simpson investigated yesterday's disturbance, blamed on complaints about meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
State Prison
Nathan F. Simpson
Chicago
Death of Dr. F F Tong Shocks New York Office
Dr. F F Tong former Chinese vice consul in New York was found dead in his office, on the eve of heading to Pekin to join the new government. Officials say death appears natural and occurred about 24 hours before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. F. Tong
Pekin
Ouuvunloaul UI
R. U. Teele
Florida Everglades
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Moss
Elliott
Asso
Weitzel Reports Nicaragua Conditions Border on Anarchy
From Managua American Minister Weitzel cites growing disorder as U S forces arrive to restore order. He notes difficulty delivering despatches to the state department and warns of danger to foreigners beyond existing lines, with Matagalpa singled out. Rear Admiral Southerland moves to repair rail and telegraph links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weitzel
Managua
State Department
Nicaragua
State Departments
Matagalpa
Southerland
Frenzied Swiss Soldier Goes On Rampage In Romanshorn
A native of Romanshorn, Swiss soldier Swartz went berserk firing from his house, killing four and wounding six. He barricaded himself in, prompting police and villagers to siege the residence. A panic ensued as armed townsfolk fired, wounding a dozen. Swartz fled into the forest and remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPRNE
Ang
Romanshorn
Lake Constance
Swartz
Investigation set on American aid to Mexican revolutions
Palestine Texas August 31 Arrangements were made for a Senate sub committee investigation to determine if American money aided the Orozco or Madero revolutions in Mexico. Senator A B Fall spent the day gathering witnesses and will go to Los Angeles to meet Senator William Alden Smith before returning to El Paso to hear testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
United States Senate
Mexico
A. B. Fall
New Mexico
Los Angeles
William Alden Smith
el Paso
Auto crash near Wheaton leaves one dead
In Wheaton Illinois on August 31 an automobile heading to Elgin auto races was struck by an interurban electric car. H B Landon of South Elgin was killed. B B Landon of South Elgin and B K Landon of Syracuse New York were injured, likely fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheaton, Ill
Elgin
Wheaton
H. B. Landon
South Elgin
Ill
B. B. Landon
B. K. Landon
Syracuse
N. Y
Alabama Woman Aids Officers 10 Bonding Case Sparks Reward Talk
A Montgomery report describes an Alabama woman guiding Baltimore police to land bond suspect Augay M Lammons, former Geneva County superintendent, who escaped jail and planned to work out a bond shortage. Detectives captured him. questions arise over who deserves a reward as agencies dispute credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Augay M. Lammons
Geneva
Coun
Bonding Company
Baltimore
Sammons
Timore Police Department
Shr Hood
Sheriff Tective Agency
Carolina Detective Agency
Hay
Tloods
Date Agency
Wreck Near Chatham Injures Few Passengers
A blast flyer crash occurred four miles west of Chatham this morning. Over 100 passengers aboard with minor injuries reported for those who were hurt. engine coaches overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bashc
Hte
Detroit
Chathamer
Berger Burrs Smith In Southern Leags Battery Fight
Outlook for today in Southern Leagues features Berger against Smith as Birmingham plans a local battering for today. A postponed game shifts to Mobile with clear weather. Two afternoon games in New Orleans include Montgomery and New Orleans teams facing Cullop Angermeir and Paige McAllister with a fresh lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Smith
Birmingham
Ala
Yantz
Mobile
New Orleans
Montgomery
New Orleans Teal
Cullop
Angermeir
Paige
McAllister
Bor
Eathaner
Haigh
Atchison
Bagby
Nashville at Memphis Baseball Meeting Today
Nashville and Memphis clash this afternoon with Kissinger and Seabaugh as the visitors' battery. Ba will pitch for Nashville with Pilliee catching. Weather fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
Kissinger
Seabaugh
Official Notice on Assessments Nos 294 295 Due by August 31
City warns property owners to pay assessments Nos 294 and 295 before August 31 or face suspension. The notice notes a large sum of 100 dollars and emphasizes full claim settlement, urging timely payment to avoid penalties and disruption of services.
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Commission
Infant OF Astor
Titanic
Journal of
An Shillabh
John McAlpine
O'Connell
Gulf
South Atlantic
Jee Goldsby
Charles W. Tompkins
Captain Pat Lyons
Teddy
Vermont
Zeb
Pai
Knoxvile
W.H. C
Bank of
Bell
Alabama
Momental
Leags
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