19 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1912
Page
1
Allied armies express willingness for an armistice while European powers debate terms. Russia and Austria Hungary reportedly urged not to interfere with conference dynamics.
Sofia reports that Bulgaria with Servia Montenegro and Greece agrees to appoint plenipotentiaries to negotiate armistice conditions with Turkish commanders and then pursue peace. The decision follows a Turkish proposal and aligns with allied cabinets.
Nations of the Balkan confederacy signaled willingness to negotiate peace terms with the vanquished Ottoman Empire after rapid victory. European powers push to temper terms while Russia eyes Constantinople and Romania assesses spoils amid broader tensions in Europe.
Turks suffer about 10000 casualties during three days of fighting with the Servians before Monastir falls. The Servians gain many modern guns rifles and supplies. Monastir's fall completes Servian advance in Macedonia as King Peter plans a rapid entry into Monastir.
Montenegrin and Servian forces pressed Alessio Riera with a fierce assault yesterday. The Turks hoisted the white flag in the evening and the allies entered the town this morning with light casualties.
London dispatch reports Alessio’s occupation by Servian and Montenegrin forces raises tensions in the Austro- Servian dispute. Emperor Francis Joseph claims peace is desired but not at any price, while AustriaHungary demands clear Serb replies and warns of stronger measures if unsatisfied. Serb forces may concentrate on the Austrian frontier.
County women abandon detention duties as Putnam gains endorsement in resolutions. The Woman's Board commends the institution’s character building efforts.
Signed resolution by the Women’s Board of the Boys’ Club states the group will resume original Boys’ Club activities with L. H. Putnam as superintendent and urges the county to provide for juvenile offenders. It commends matron Mrs. L. H. Putnam and cook Mr. Gelong while noting boys’ weight gain and urging taxpayer support.
Resolutions passed by the Boys' Club board insist county commissioners must provide for delinquent youths detained by the juvenile court. An 11 year old inmate, known as Skeeter Lee, escaped the Detention Home last night, using a bed clothes rope, and was recovered miles away this morning. He cited fear of transfer to the old county jail and concerns about Superintendent Putnam leaving. The Detention Home board, chaired by Mayor Schwarz, heard Putnam outline the institution’s issues as his resignation and that of two assistants were presented.
Alfred Hassell a young man from a Finglish family faced arraignment in the recorder's court on theft charges involving a fox terrier. Witnesses testified Hassell claimed the dog was stray. police said arrest may have been mistaken identity. local jeweler Gabriel supported Hassell's alibi.
General J W Whiting, former president of the People's Bank and now a board member, returns to Mobile after months in Virginia and at his Orange Vale plantation near Talladega. He plans to stay in Mobile for a time.
Superintendent praised efforts to fit the institution to its needs and reclaim the boys. Elected to the board were John Cc. OConnell Frederick J. Thompson and Vivian Marshall. Officials emphasized sacrifices made for the boys and the club's duty to support the Detention Home.
In New York a jury convicts Lefty Louie Kitney Lewis Dago Frank Cirofici and other gunmen of first degree murder in the Herman Rosenthal case. Becker awaits sentencing for instigating the crime. verdicts prompt remand for sentence dates as Justice Goff comments on the case dynamics and witness testimony.
Forecasts through 7 00 p m Wednesday. Mobile fair tonight and Wednesday warmer. Light variable winds. Alabama fair and warmer tonight Wednesday fair. Light to moderate northeast to east winds. Mississippi fair tonight and warmer south portion Wednesday fair. Light to moderate east winds. Shippers forecast protect against 36 degrees for 36 hour shipments north and east 40 degrees weat.
J Frank Hickey was arrested in Whit ing New Jersey at a colony for alcoholics where he arrived last week. Authorities say he had been a patient there before. Hickey expressed surprise at the arrest and offered to waive extradition to Buffalo to face charges.
The court urged jurors to assess defendants statements about sighting a gray automobile and to decide if the gun flash could reveal the entire murder scene. It also asked them to consider whether described conversations were part of a prearranged plan.
Thomas Sheridan Jr sought custody of two children aged 2 and 4 linked to the Alabama Maternity Home. The case was withdrawn at 1 a.m. after a conference between attorneys F W Bache and R P Roach before Judge S B Browne Jr in the circuit court.
A continuance until Friday afternoon was granted for J. F. Price the motorman and I. R. Brannon the conductor in charge of the electric car that collided with a fire truck Sunday. A number of witnesses have been summoned in the case.
Friends of George H. Emery secretary and treasurer of the Mobile Electric Company presented him a silver handled umbrella yesterday afternoon. Emery has resigned after several years with the company to move to Kansas City and start his own business.
City commissioners approve an extra meat and milk inspector to tighten restaurant and shop inspections and assist at the abbatoir. A public Mabry case hearing is ordered with the Excise Commission to confer on a date. Pay rolls totaling $52 242.17 are approved for payment. New street lights ordered. Mayor Schwarz presided with Pilans and Lyons.
General Evangelist Weston Bruner leads a lively day with Dr Wright's "Equipment" sermon in the Firat Apostolic auditorium. Evangelists J L Low and Reese hold shop meetings while congregations report strong attendance and meaningful reports from Dauphin Way Calvary Oakdale and St Louis colored churches.
Secretary E. J. Troy announced that prize checks for the ladies department are at the Chamber of Commerce office and will be awarded to winners on application.
Went Synodical of Alabama convened at G ernment street Presbyterian church with delegates from every district. Mrs. Van de Erwe opened with an inspiring address on women’s work as reports on literature finances and aims for 1912-13 were outlined for the session.
Bankruptcy petitions listed Leonard W. Benz of Mobile with assets totaling $966 and exemptions of $5 942. James McDonald of Mobile showed $399 in assets with $1 667 in exemptions. Wm McI Hearson of Whistler reported $61 in assets and $88 in exemptions. cases adjudicated before Referee.
W. G. Allenbach was arrested Saturday night for interfering with an officer in a theatre. He died when arraigned before Recorder Ington yesterday afternoon. Allenbach denied the officer Conniff’s claim that he would not let anyone remove him from the theatre.
Engineer Edward Peters of Company No. 2 Mobile fire department tendered his resignation yesterday to Thomas F. Frice and it was accepted. Thomas Stone, steamboat engineer, was appointed in his stead. Peters had served with the department for about five years.
The board of directors of Gulf Coast Tropical held a noon meeting to discuss finances and the disposition of assets. The discussion centered on the final steps to close previous positions and wrap up outstanding items related to the fair.
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