Hart Presents Beclerk Defense in Rosenthal Murder Trial
Becker’s defense opens with witnesses and a bid to cast doubt on state testimony. John W. Hart argues Becker did not murder Rosenthal, cites Luban and Schepps among alleged conspirators, and says Becker’s movements will be proven minute by minute to discredit key witnesses. Jerome, former district attorney, testifies briefly about a meeting with Hart and a bar association discussion.
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New York
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
William Travers Jerome
Jack Rose
Lefty
Louis” Rosenberg
Louie
Goff
Hart
John W. Hart
Luban
Hallen
Margolis
Brooklyn
Webber
Wallon
Schepps
Rosenthal
Mronths
Rose
Dora Gilbert
Jack Sullivan
Mr. Hart
Bar Association
Jerome
J H
Harry Pollok
Sam
Sullivan
Newsboys
Underworld
Kerman Rosenthal
Lieutenant Becker
John F. McIntyre
W. T. Jerome
Mr. Jerome
J. H
Moss
Zeligs Slayer Beaten by Gunmen on Bridge of Sighs
Four indicted gunmen escorting themselves and Red Phil Davidson clashed with Zeligs Slayer on a narrow bridge. The assailants, handcuffed to deputies, dragged guards and beat Davidson as he cowered shouting for mercy before being returned to custody. The incident followed a court appearance related to Herman Rosenthal's shooting.
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NEXW
York
Bridge of Sighs
Red Phil” Davidson
Jack Zelig
Herman Rosenthal
Lefty
Louie
Gyp
Frank
Whitey
Lewis
Pecker
Red Phil
Zelig
Davidson
Roosevelt Sends Final Rally Note From Mercy Hospital
Chicago October 18 Colonel Roosevelt urged Governor Hiram Johnson to push the campaign hard and keep supporters active while he recovers. Johnson and Mrs Johnson visited Roosevelt with Mrs Roosevelt and discussed plans as the two Progressive factions grew animated, though they restrained excitement for the colonel’s sake.
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Chicago
Johnson
Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
Mercy Hospital
Pioneer Mobile clothier Abraham Spira dies at 66
Abraham H Spira prominent Mobile clothing firm Spira Pincus dies at home Church and Franklin Streets death due to complications of disease aged 66 born January 10 1855 in Mobile he led in commercial and fraternal circles and funeral set for Sunday at 1 am at Shaarat Shemayim temple Government Street plus surviving family and affiliations noted.
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Abraham H. Spira
Church
Franklin Streets
Mr. Spira
Alabama
Mobile
Spira & Pincus
Spira
Lower Dauphin Street
Edward A. Pincus
Dauphin and
Royal Streets
Mobile Brewery
The
Mobile Fish and Oyster Company
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Hitlosa
Kenrietta Goldsmith
W. N. Frenkel
New York
Henry Spira
Mr. A Pincus
Edward A. Dincus
New Orleans
Congregation Shaarat Shemayim
Knights of Pythias, Indé·pendent Order of Odd Fellows
Beth Zur Lodge D'nat Brith
Fidélia Club
Government Street
Port of Vera Cruz Closed to World
Senor Roberto Gayon Mexican consul at Vera Cruz said by telegraph that Mexico formally closed the port to the world. He awaits news of the uprising and knows General Felix Diaz who he regards as a dangerous leader. He doubts a large following.
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Vera Cruz
Roberto Gayon
Mexico
Gayon
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Alabama Exposition Plan Aims for 1919 Centennial
Montgomery hosts the state wide committee meeting to spark a 1919 Alabama Continental and International Exposition. Leaders include Dr Thomas M Owen and Governor ONeal with speakers Heflin Underwood and Wallace. Major topic is site selection among Montgomery Birmingham Mobile and Huntsville.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Thomas M. Owen
Birmingham
Mobile
Hiuntsville
Orée
Mxcharee Hotel
Owen
I. M. Edmonds
Presbyterian Church
Neal
Thomas Heflin
Fifth
Oscar W. Underwood
John H. Wallace, Jr
R. Llood
Gassden
E. W. Barrett
J. Buck
A. D. Pitts
Selma
Will
Romance of Ten Years Ends in New Orleans Wedding
John B. Cetalu of Puerto Cortez Honduras acted as master of ceremonies at a New Orleans wedding that concluded a ten year courtship. Groom John Scaramuzza of Ceiba Honduras, and bride Rosa Fronauer of Germany, met in Munich years ago and pursued a long path to marriage.
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John B. Cetalu
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Mobile
New Orleans
John Scaramucza
Ceiba
Rosa Fronauer
Germany
New York
Vaccaro Brothers
Munich
Italy
America
Cefalu
Mises Fronauer
Scaramucze
McCormick accuses trusts in Roosevelt assassination debate
Medill McCormick told the Clapp committee that Harvester and steel trusts backed Taft or Wilson, denying Harvester ownership and accusing Hilles of falsehoods. He disclosed Illinois campaign generosity and urged evidence on corporate political backing amid Roosevelt tensions.
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Washington
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Clapp Committee
Roosevelt
Charles D. Hilles
Mr. Hilles
Clapp
McCormick
Progressive Party
Illinois
Taft
Larvester Trust
Mr. McCormick
Harvester
McCombs
Cyrus McCormick
Wilson
Cyrus
Harold McCormick
Deering Brothers
Harvester Company
McCormicks
Whson
Hilles
Harvester Trust
Deerings
Perkins
Steel Trust
Colonel Roosevelt
Steel Corporation
Puerto Cortez Water Plant Shutdown Sparks Tension
Passengers from Puerto Cortez report unrest over the water works plant shut down by John B. Cefalu of New Orleans. Cefalu says unpaid taxes of about 30000 from Puerto Cortez residents led to the closure, with threats reported against him and his agent in Puerto Cortez. He claims Honduran law allows a tax of one dollar per residence and notes free hydrants once the system started. He plans to resume service once payment issues are resolved.
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Joseph I. Clemmons
Interior Criminal Court
Henry Chamberlain
Price Williams, Jr
Clemmons
Semmes
Williams
Probate Court
Montgomery County
Puerto Cortex
Honduras
Puerto Cortez
John B. Cefalu
City
New Orleans
Cefalu
Mobile
Jack Gray
Aero
Saise 7
Miles
Madina
Churches Erected Across Nation Under Missionary Fund Drive
Louisville reports the American Christian Missionary Society reached a 1 million dollar permanent fund with 1 013 520 on hand after a 126 000 year. The year saw 2123 churches built and 640 churches organized while 124 320 in receipts. 500 000 requested this year for immediate expenditure. ministerial relief adds 400 000 to the fund with last year receipts over 22 900.
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Louisville
Board of Extension
The
American Christian Missionary Society
Disciples of Christ
Board of Ministerial Relief
Stormy session of Mexican deputies at Mexico City
The chamber of deputies voted down an opposition demand for President Madero's resignation. A counter proposal granting a vote of confidence sparked hours of violent debate as deputies attacked the administration for not fulfilling the promises of the revolution in the Plan of San Luis Potosí.
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Mexico City
Mex
Chamber of Deputies
Madero
San Luis Potos
War declared by Bulgaria Serbia Greece against Turkey
British foreign office notes Bulgaria Serbia and Greece have declared war on Turkey. Turkish and Bulgarian troops push toward Mustapha Pasha as Serbians head to Uskup for a major battle. In Northern Albania Turks and Montenegrins contend for control with a temporary halt and rest for Montenegrin forces.
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London
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Turkey
British Foreign Office
Mustapha Pasha
Macedonia
Uskup
Albania
Lake
Scutari
Greek Fleet Sets Sail Under Sealed Orders
Athens reports the Greek fleet received orders to sail tonight under sealed orders for an unknown destination. King George and Premier Venizelos visited the ships at Phaeron bay and were enthusiastically acclaimed. Shops closed and crowds gathered at churches for special services commemorating the moment.
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Athens
George
Venizelos
Phaleron Bay
France calls for European nations to unite for peace
The French press urges a complete accord among European powers to avoid a broader war as Balkans tensions rise. The Figaro warns conflicts may reappear in five to six weeks. France remains loyal to allies while urging Russia and Britain to align policies in the crisis near Constantinople.
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Frances
Balkans
Europe
Balkan Peninsula
France
Vienna
The
Figaro
Turkey
Balkan States
Constantinople
Russia
Great Britain
Man Gives Leg to Save Burned Girl in Gary
Gary Indiana October report tells of Bill Rugh a tramp who gave his leg for a skin graft saving Miss Ethel Smith from a motorcycle fire. Pneumonia brought his death days later from ether irritation he endured during the procedure.
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Gary
Ind
Bill Rugh
Rugh
Ethel Smith
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the Harvester Nor Steel Trust
Col. Roosevelt
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