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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1912

Page

4

U S Interventions Urged As Port au Prince Turmoil Grows

Capt Nilsen of the Seebere liner Atlantis reports dangerous conditions in Port au Prince Haiti with street fighting and revolts after Le Conté was toppled. Ship crews fear ashore attacks as bandits threaten sailors and U S intervention is urged to protect interests and crews aboard foreign vessels.

Mauti United States Nilsen Atlantis Resn Port-au-Prince Port-su-Prizeswich Negro Republic of Hats Antoine Simeon Petrel le Conte Republic Haitien

Congressmen killed in car crash near Postoria Ohio

Congressman Carl C. Anderson of Fosteria dies instantly when the car he rode in overturns near Postoria Ohio. Russell Knepper Charles Sharp and Paul Meyers are injured. Meyers suffers possible death, Knepper and Sharp have serious injuries.

Postoria Ohio Carl C. Anderson Fostoria Anderson Russell Knepper Seneca County Charles Sharp Ioria Paul Meyers Meyers Congressman Anderson Kneper Sharp

Repairs to Davis Avenue Bridge by City Efforts Under Scrutiny

City officials contest claims about delays on the Davis Avenue Bridge over Three-mile Creek. Superintendent Joseph Heiter says repairs started within three days, with a red lantern displayed and the work completed by the street department. The dispute involves الحدود maintenance in a disputed district and a state Supreme Court case on city county responsibility.

Denis Avennue Three-mile Creek Joseph Herter Heiter Vitx Street Hetter Greer Hagan State Supreme Court Heller Green Sullivan Supreme Court Helter Pillans B. B. Boone Semmes Mobile City of Virginia Street Catherine Street Davis Avenue Marmotte Street One-Mile Creek

Striking Shopmen At Teague Refuse New Foreman

Three hundred workers of the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railroad at Teague Texas refused to work under a recently appointed foreman and went on strike today as of October 1.

Houston Texas Trinity and Brazos Valley Railroad Teague

Martial law ordered for trials of six negroes in Forsyth county

Six black defendants were moved from a county jail under state militia guard to Cumming for trial on charges tied to the assault and murder of two white women. Martial law will cover Forsyth county during the proceedings, with troops on constant guard to quell mob violence after a prior lynching.

Atlanta Cumming Brown Forsyth County

Courtmartial of militiamen progresses in Augusta

Courtmartial proceedings continue in Augusta with Captain Jowitt's hearing expected to finish today. Captain Henderson will be tried next for guarding the deadline area where shootings occurred while streetcar service resumes under armed guard. Local officials vow arrests for interference as arbitration talks fail.

Augusta Jowitt Henderson Augusta-Aiken Barrett Clark Strakers

Why Roosevelt Got His Divorce

Lynn Mass October 1 Governor Marshall, Democratic vice presidential candidate, denounces Roosevelt as having “divorced” from the Republican party over non support. He attacks Roosevelt’s platform as paternalistic and socialist, criticizing tariffs and immigration laws while urging economic change.

Lynn Mass Marshall Warren Roosevelt Republican Party

Death of Bruce-Brown in Wisconsin Vanderbilt Cup crash

Davie Bruce-Brown, 25, a famed New York sportsman, died after a tire burst in a Fiat at the Wentworth course near Milwaukee. Mechanician Tony Scudalari was fatally injured as the car plunged into a ditch and field. Surgeons tried to save him but Bruce-Brown died hours later.

Milwaukee Wis Davie Bruce-Brown New York Tony Scudalari Wentwatosa Bruce Brown Theear Sevdalart Trinity Caleb Brags Bruce-Brown Ralph de Palma Teddy Tetzlaff Bragg Savannah Milwaukee Automobile Dealers’ Association A. R. Hardington Bruce- Brown Empire City

News of Bruce-Brown’s Death Reaches Mother in Milwaukee

Mrs. R A Bruce-Brown, mother of the dead automobile driver, left New York for Milwaukee after learning of her son's death. E R Holender, Fiat Motor Sales president, said Caleb Brazz blamed an imperfect track for the crash and that Bruce-Brown’s car struck a soft spot at 80 miles an hour causing the overturn. He noted drivers delayed racing ten days awaiting track repairs after concerns over track safety.

New York R. A. Bruce-Brown Milwaukee E. R. Holender Fiat Motor Sales Company Caleb Brazz Bruce-Brown Bragg Hollender

Premonition Fateful Race Driver Dies After Milwaukee Crash

Indianapolis report says David Bruce Brown died from injuries after speeding his race car on the Milwaukee grand prix course. He told George M. Dickson he feared something would happen and regretted the trip, saying he had to fulfill his contract despite his misgivings.

Indianapolis Ind David Bruce- Brown Milwaukee George M. Dickson National Motor Vehicle Company Bruce-Brown Dickson Bruce- Brown

Union Pacific Resumes Control of C. and A.

Union Pacific interests regained control of the Chicago and Alton Railroad as R B Lovett Julius Kruttschnitt and J J Spence were chosen to the Alton board at the annual stockholders meeting. Union Pacific owns more than ten million dollars of the preferred stock.

Chicago Union Pacific Chicago and Alton Railroad R. 8. Lovett Julius Kruttschnitt J. J. Spence The Alton

Alleged dynamiters to be speedily tried

Indianapolis Oct 2 A government witness-seeking staff from Boston to Los Angeles mobilizes to prepare witnesses for the McNamaras dynamite conspiracy trial. Agents will assemble a diverse testimony pool including conductors, boarding housekeepers, renters, jewelers, and quarry workers to fit a promised complete story. Witnesses from the Pacific coast are prioritized as the trial accelerates under Judge Anderson.

Indianapolis Ind Boston Los Angeles Miller Pacific Coast Salt Lake City Utah James B. McNamara Ortie EB. McManigal Los Angeles Times Albert B. Anderson

Tragic discovery in Detroit as 13 year old Mathilda Reis slain

In Detroit an unnamed man attacked 13 year old Mathilda Reis on an errand for her mother. Her mutilated body was found in an alley near her home last night after she was seen at a nearby grocery. No arrests have been made.

Detroit Mathilda Reis

Morrison Dies in Walke Explosion Aboard Newport Destroyer

Washington October 1 Lieutenant Donald H Morrison killed today when the torpedo boat destroyer Walke exploded at Newport He had earlier rescued a crewman from drowning on the night of September 22 and received commendation from Admiral Andrews and his commanding officers The death occurred as naval officials began an investigation led by Captain Capehart Also reported is the death of Harry Lee Wilder 28 a machinist's mate from Sparks Nevada with five years in service all facts from Navy department notices

Washington Donald H. Morrison Newport Secretary of the Navy Admiral Andrews Navy Department Morrison E. W. Eberle Atlantic Torpedo Flotilla Osterhaus Atlantic Fleet Favorate Generale Ctoedenent South Missouri Naval Academy Harry Lee Wilder Sparks Nevada Robert L. Wilder Orlando Fla

Revolt in Nicaragua Persists Near Managua and Granada

The uprising in Nicaragua continues south of Managua with Masaya bombarded by rebel forces under General Zeledon. American warships guard Managua and Granada while officials expect the conflict to last about two more weeks and report growing abuses of foreigners.

Washington Nicaragua Mena Managua Granada Masaya Zeledon Weitzel State Department

Tragic double tragedy ends in self destruction in West Pelham

In West Pelham Massachusetts on October 1 Mrs Jennie B Shaw and her husband George Shaw a wealthy farmer who had separated two years earlier were involved in a brutal attack. The husband shot Mrs Shaw twice while she rode in a buggy with two companions and then beat her with a revolver butt before dying by self inflicted explosion after placing dynamite in a stump. Mrs Shaw is not expected to survive. The couple had been married many years but had not seen each other since a prior quarrel.

West Pelham Mass Jennie B. Shaw George Shaw Hartford County

Commercial invasion after the election plan outlined

A Mobile chamber and business league committee states no invasion of West Indian and Windward Island ports will occur until after the presidential election. Mr. W. T. McGowin announces the delay as merchants discuss expanding trade relations with the islands.

Windward Island Mobile W. T. McGowin Chamber of Commerce and Business League

Taste and Hearing Restored by Nasal Balm

Thousands distressed by catarrh find relief with a nasal balm that clears the nose and restores taste and smell. The ad cites G. Van Antwerp and Son as agents offering this remedy and warns against risky snuffs and powders.

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Port AU Prince Negro Haiti Simon Nelsen U. S Streets Edison Water Street Buffalo Bill Monroe Park Show Grounds Ak Tan Orient Laren Toket Baver's Pharmacy Cor, Dauphin Conception Sts W. A. Rimes Ruston Foley van Antwerp Drug Corporation Tom Marshall Wauwatosa Young Brown C. and Copaib Prosecutor Traegdy Crichton Lumber Co Parkis Pocketbooks Mobile’s G. van Antwerp and Son
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