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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1912

Page

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Mrs Rosenthal Inspires Becker Trial Testimony

Mrs Rosenthal testifies about meetings with Police Lieutenant Becker and her husband Herman Rosenthal, burning questions of a gambling business partnership and alleged debt settlements amid a raid and murder investigation. Witnesses outline Becker's past aid and connections as defense aims to show others ordered Rosenthal's killing.

New York Herman Rosenthal Becker Rosenthal Rosen John F. McIntyre Sam Schepps Mr. Becker Herman Door Inn Rose Webber Justice Goff Harry Vallon Vallon Mr. MelIntyre Scepps Sam Paul Whitman McIntyre Aversi Otto A. Aversi Sternberger Twenty-second Regiment N. G N. Y

Turkish Fleet Prepares Campaign in the Balkans

Constantinople reports the Ottoman government moving three battleships and two cruisers to the Black Sea mouth to enable a Balkan invasion. Bulgarian front lines are pressured as Bulgarians disrupt bridges near Islip and Kotschana cutting communications to Scutari. Ottoman policy includes using Christian soldiers in Asia Minor garrisons and Constantinople.

Constantinople Kustendije Romania Italy Turkey Macedonia Islip Kotschana Scutari Asia Minor

Turkey demands apology from Balkans and Greece

Berlin dispatch reports Turkey has set a twenty four hour limit for the Balkan states and Greece to apologize for sending an insolent note to the Porte. The ultimatum was issued from Constantinople.

Turkey Balkans Greece Berlin Balkan States Porte Constantinople

Arnstein Returns From Europe With New Cleaning Ideas

After a European tour, Oscar Arnstein owner of the French Dry Cleaning Company at 470 Dauphin Street is home. He studied innovative methods and purchased modern machines not yet used here to upgrade his plant. He expects success with his capable operation.

Europe Oscar Arnstein Dauphin Street

Decrees Awarded in U S Court Against Launches

Federal Judge Toulmin issued multiple decrees in the United States district court. Standard Oil Co. won libellant judgments in four cases against launches Barabara Anona Hana and J D No 2 with amounts of 169.06 44.32 346.55 and 2.02 pounds respectively.

Standard Oil U. S Toulmin United States Standard Oil Co Launch &. J. D. No. 2 Standard On Co Launch Launch Anona Standard OU Launch Hana

Mobile ends fake sale days with new license rules

City of Mobile weighs an ordinance to curb fake fire, insurance and bankrupt sales. It requires itinerant vendors to file sworn claims, post a $500 to $590 deposit, hold funds for 30 days, and publish buyer protection details under penalties for noncompliance.

Commission City of Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Buéinesa Léague Mulile EB. H. Britton Edward J. Schwarz Troy Chamber of Commerce City Commission Priniipal

First Issue of Mobile Chamber Bulletin Issued Free

The Bulletin of Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League, designed to aid commercial growth, has been printed and will be distributed gratis to members. It includes the chamber constitution, committee rosters, and recent actions, plus an emblem button produced by Zadek Jewelry. The emblem depicts a cog wheel with a steamship prow, bearing the inscription Chamber of Commerce Mobile.

Bulletin of Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League Mobile Chamber of Commerce Zadek Jewelry Company A. F. Kersting BR. S. Cowen R-E. Flower

Autos and Street Car Collision on Royal Street

An morning crash near Royal and St Anthony streets involved Davis avenue car No 17 and a touring car owned by N G Davis. The northbound streetcar struck broadside, damaging both vehicles. Davis claimed the motorman was at fault and reported the incident to police.

Royal and St. Anthony Streets Davis N. G. Davis Mobilan Royal Street Theodore '\. Jackson Via

Mobile Woman as Chairman

Governor O Neal named Mrs Hugh Dent wife of Congressman Dent of Montgomery Mrs Borden Burr of Birmingham and Mrs Murphy of Mobile as chairmen in their sections to raise contributions among Alabama women for the National Democratic campaign fund At the request of Jane Scott Woodruff of Jackson Tenn chairman of the Southern League of Woman's National Wilson and Marshall organization he advised her by wire and sent letters to the state chairmen.

Montgomery Ala Jane Scott Woodruff Jackson, Tenn Southern League of Woman's National Wilson and Marshall Organization O'Neal Hugh Dent Congressman Dent Borden Burr Birmingham Murphy Mobile Alabama National Democratic Campaign Fund Woodruff

Reverend Lowles to Preach at Scott Congregational Church

Rev Alfred Lowles Jr pastor of Congregationalist church Straight University New Orleans will preach at First Congregational Scott between canal and Charleston streets at 8 o clock tonight.

Alfred Lowles, Jr Congregationalist Straight University New Orleans First Congregational Church Scott Betwen Canal Charleston Streets Niztit

Weather forecast and legal ordinance notice

The message combines a brief weather outlook for Mobile, the region and Alabama with mention of unsettled rain and northeast winds. It also contains a separate legal provision about licensing compliance and penalties ranging from twenty five to one hundred dollars for violations of the ordinance.

Missine Weather Bureau

Wind and Rain Storm Sweeps Texas Coast

A severe wind and rain storm struck the Texas coast last night with gale force winds reaching up to fifty five miles per hour. One accident reported as a transom collapsed on barber Gordon McKenzie, causing serious injuries. A hurricane warning extends from Port Lavaca to Brownsville as of this morning.

Brownsville Texas Gordon McKenzie Port la Vaca Brownsvilie

Inland Storm Ravages Texas Coast Wrecks Browneville Docks

Private telegrams report ten buildings wrecked in Browneville Texas and parts of Aransas Pass docks destroyed as a storm moves inland along the south Texas coast. Browns ville records 48 mph winds with hurricane warnings posted from Port Lavaca to Brownsville.

New Orleans Browneville Texas Aransas Pass Brownsville South Texas Port Lavaca

Storm on Texas coast spurs inland path from Corpus Christi to Brownsville

Reports of a severe coastal storm in a sparsely populated Texas district stretch about 150 miles from Corpus Christi to Brownsville. Winds reached around 60 mph at Brownsville and 48 mph at Corpus Christi though not confirmed. The storm appears to be moving straight inland along the coast.

Dallas Texas Corpus Christi Brownsville

White Way on Government Street Petition Drives Lighting Plan

More than twenty property owners along Government Street sign a petition led by Dr. W H Rockwell to light the street from Claiborne to Catharine. Owners are asked to donate $1 per front foot to cover initial cost, after which the project will be deeded to the city for maintenance.

Government Street W. H. Rockwell City Commission White Way

Assessments Jump Quarter Million in Mobile

The 1912 1913 Mobile assessment book shows total property valuation at 22 126 002, up from 31 862 618 the previous year, a rise of 264 289. City commissioners set October for protests hearing and notified owners.

Mobile G. P. King

Demurrers Filed in Lyons Election Contest Case in Mobile

In Mobile Law and Equity Court, Attorneys for Pat J. Lyons moved to strike paragraphs from the contestants statement, arguing bribery allegations are too general and unclear to permit a defense. They contended the petition lacks specific proof that illegal votes affected Lyons election and that rejected Hartwell votes are not sufficiently particularized.

Law and Equity Court G. L T. Smith Pat J. Lyons Law and Equity Court of Mobicile J. W. Watters Hartwell Harry T. Hartwell

Taft Leaves Gotham for Worcester Amid Tight Security

President Taft, guarded by secret service, motorcycle police, and detectives, left New York en route to Worcester Massachusetts. He was escorted through the baggage room to the train floor by freight elevator, signaling a heavily controlled departure.

Taft Gotham New York Secret Service Worcester Mase

Mobile may hold sole gulf line to South America

A mobile official reports the city likely to host the only steamship line on the gulf to South America with Munson Line already monthly and two more ships possible this year. Pant American Steamship line may abandon New Orleans to South African routes, boosting Mobile exports. W. C. Gulp of Peck & Co. arrives to assess port facilities and docking systems for shipments to South America.

Mobile South America Gulf Munson Steamship Line Pant American Steamship Line New Orleans Ina New Joans W.¢. Gulp William Fr. Peck & Co New York City London Buenos Ayres Paris Hamburg Melbourne Sydney Aland Peck & Co Wulp J. S. Taylor Ohio

Watchman Edwin Slaughter Killed by Streetcar

Edwin Slaughter, a 10 year resident and watchman for Dumas Grocery, was struck by a northbound Davis Avenue streetcar on Royal St Anthony streets at noon. Motorman W L Roberts and conductor J Stone were arrested for manslaughter. preliminary exam delayed to Friday.

Edwin Slaughter Royal St. Anthony Streets Davis Avenue Slaughter W. L. Roberts James McGinnis Roberts Dumas Grocery Company H. Enger

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Rosenthal Ing Madison Square Garden Jack Sullivan Sullivan Forty Second Street Sixth Avenue Matt Col. Sternberger John F. Hart Harry Pollok Jack Rose Pollok Mr. Hart Mobile Woman S. S. Murphy Woman's Political Club Faif Arkansas Pass Government ST Fordapt. Lyons J. P. Watters Watchman Edwin Royal and St. Anthony Lauhucle Oucel Home Bell
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