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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1913

Page

1

Final Struggle for Supremacy in Gotham Now On

New York City mayoral race enters final day with candidates McCall Purroy Mitchell and Tammany foe Sulzer raising last speeches. Letters alleged to show McCall offered to curb impeachment in exchange for Sulzer endorsement spur graft talks and potential perjury indictments. Hennessy to deliver final blast against Tammany Hall as Whitman restarts John Doe probe.

Associated Press New York New York City Edward E. McCall Tamia John Purroy Mitchell Tim Sulzer Mecall Charles F.murphy Tammany Sulzer McCall Meyer Fred Feigl Albany County High Court East Side Hennessy John Hennessy Star Fusion Tam Many Hall Whitman John Doe

Philadelphia campaign rhetoric sustains fusion and regular GOP push

Philadelphia observers report continued campaign oratory as Fusion forces and Regular Republicans battle for county offices and city council control. State activity was light for four candidates seeking the Superior Court judge seats on the new nonpartisan ballot.

Associated Press Philadelphia Bedhside Superior Court

Call to Remove New York Elections Superintendent

A letter to Gov. Glynn from Francis W. Bird and L. J. O'Reilly requests the removal of John R. Voorhees, Democrat, as superintendent of elections. They accuse him of failing to investigate election law violations and allowing partisan use of his office, mispending on registration actions, and appointing unfit deputy superintendents.

Associated Press New York John R. Voorhees

WOW YOUNG COUPLE ENDED TROUBLES

Decomposed bodies of James F Bly an 18 year old Philadelphia medical student and his 19 year old bride were found in woods near Northfield New Jersey. A pistol with two empty chambers and a joint suicide pact note led police to conclude they ended their lives together.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J James F. Bly Rose

Final Fight in Harvester Case at St Paul

A final confrontation occurred in St Paul over the Harvester case. The injured person is reported in serious condition with J. J. Middleton listed as critical.

ST. Paul J. J. Middleton R. C. Jones Mobile Special Jeff Middleton Jones Dahne O. B. Richerson Daphne Dr. Jones Andrews Alan Richerson Bay Minette Slater Hunter Denk Off Middleton

Government seeks dissolution of International Harvester

Opposing counsel argued in federal court in St Paul as the government presses its case to dissolve the International Harvester Company for monopoly violations under the Sherman Act. Attorney General McReynolds and aides led the government’s presentation after the Special Examiner's report, with Harvester represented by a large Minnesota and Chicago legal team. The action seeks to break up the firm’s control of 80 percent of the market for binders, mowers, and related farm implements.

Associated Press ST. Paul, Minn United States District Court International Harvester Company Robert 8. Taylor McReynolds Edwin P. Grosvenor Joseph D. Darlington Department of Justice the Harvester Company William D. McHugh Omaha Frank B. Kellogg St. Paul Edgar A. Bancroft John P.lson Philip A. Post Victor A. Remy W. M. Bullwell Chicago Harvestemp Company United States Cass Supreme Court Standard Oil American Tobacco

Supreme Court Hearing Set for Hardaway Young

The Supreme Court set oral arguments for the first Monday of January on the unsuccessful prosecution of Hardaway Young, president of the Southern Hardware and Supply Co of Mobile Alabama. He was indicted for a scheme to defraud banks with false financial statements. the lower court ruled the indictment defective.

Associated Press Washington Southern Federal District Court Harda Young Southern Hardware and Supply Company of Mobile Ala United States Supreme Court Young

New York election returns bulletin announced

The Item will bulletin New York election results starting at 6 o clock Tuesday evening 7 o clock Eastern time. Bulletins will be posted in front of The Item office and the public is invited to view them.

New York

Maddox Sues County for $10,000 Damages Over Bridge Incident

Mrs Lizzie H Maddox refiled a $10,000 damage claim against the county after a horse she was driving fell through a bridge on April Continued on page 2

County Board of Revenue and Road Commisioners Lizzie H. Maddox

Governor O Neal weighs appointing federal senator

Governor O Neal considers naming another federal senator to fill the vacancy left by Henry D. Clayton who resigned to remain at the president's request. The move aims to clarify how Johnston's successor is chosen and to settle future doubt in the Senate.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala O'Neal Henry D. Clayton Wilson Senate Joseph F. Johnston

Envoy Lind Signals Conference With Mexican Ministers

Washington reports envoy Lind hints at conference with Mexican ministers in Vera Cruz as pressure grows over possible US intervention. Senator Bacon reads a letter urging non intervention and warns against warlike action on the border, pledging executive policy would gain broad approval.

Lind Vera Cruz

Fortescue’s Mexico view clashes with Britain policy

Captain Granville Fortescue, Roosevelt’s military aid and Pan American Union observer, writes in the Daily Mail urging that Britain’s policy in Mexico stems from misguidance and lack of information. The Telegram and Daily Graphic weigh practical politics and calls to reconsider government stance as events unfold.

Associated Press London Granville Fortescue Roosevelt White House Pan-American Union Daily Mail Great Britain Telegram France Germany The Daily Graphic

Spanish Captain Executed for Murder Confession Ties Daughter

In Madrid on November 3 a firing squad executed Captain Manuel Sanchez for the murder of Don Garcia Jalon, a wealthy landowner, last May. The sentence followed a confession attributed to Luisa Sanchez, said to be his daughter, who received twelve years imprisonment as an accomplice.

Associated Press Madrid Spain Manuel Sanchez Don Garca Jalon

Priests Farce in Mendel Beiliss Case at Kiev Trial

Kiev newspaper describes Father Pranaites as a “vaudeville” figure in Mendel Beiliss murder proceedings. The judge grew impatient as the priest answered with I don’t know and refused to cite religious texts. The piece frames the trial as an attempt to distract from constitutional breaches and anti non orthodox actions.

Associated Press Kiev Russia Kievsky Mysl Father Pranaites Turkestan Mendel Belilies Rae Syudeen Boldiriew Stolypin Mendel Befliss

Indianapolis Street Car Lines Still Tied Up

Indy faces street car shutdown as strike by Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company workers continues. Police guard strike breakers while bankers merchants and faculty guard streets to prevent property damage. Over 600 strike-breakers holed up, crowds disperse after midnight. sheriff plans deputies to keep streets moving.

Associated Press Indianapolis Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Louisiana James A. Allizon Indianapolis Speedway Fred M. Ayers Harry Atkins C. C. Hanch Chamber of Commerce Thomas - Howe Butler College Osipal

Pioneer Packer Edward Morris Dies in Chicago

Edward Morris president of Morris & Co. packers died at his Chicago home after a yearlong illness. He was 47, eldest son of Nelson Morris, survived by wife, two sons and two daughters. Morris built a vast fortune between 30 and 50 million dollars and was noted for liberal charity contributions.

Associated Press Chicago Edward Morris Morris & Co Packers Mr. Morris Nelson Morris California Ira Nelson Morris Italy Morris

Day in Congress Scrutinizes Gas Pipelines Bill Passage

Congress met at noon as Senator Reed introduced a bill to classify natural gas pipelines as common carriers. The measure cleared a session in midweek, signaling progress toward federal regulation of pipeline operations and rates.

Reed Ee Net Sasnteat

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