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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1912

Page

1

Diaz backs rebellion as Vera Cruz seethes in Mexico

In Mexico City Oct 19 Diaz appears to back the revolt as Vera Cruz falls to Diaz loyalists. Zapata and 3600 troops move toward Tres Sapeias while Huerta and Madero mobilize. U.S. intervention rumors rise as Veracruz is sealed and Diaz supporters claim moral aid from Washington.

Mexico City Tuxpam Vera Cruz Diaz Ves Cruz Ol Zozaya Sierra Blanca Madero Monterey Azueta Jique Fernandez Castello Mexico Porfirio Diaz Secret Service Mex Orizaba Pueblo Tampico Felix Diaz Zapata Tres Sapeias Chapultepec Victoriano Huerta Huerta Washington Uncle Sam Wilson Des Moines Véra Cruz United States Oaxaca

Racing game fares badly in Indiana

Special Judge Tuthill granted the state's motion to dismiss the temporary order restraining the Racing Foundation Corporation from conducting racing at Mineral Springs. The judge refused to admit an affidavit claiming the track was not a nuisance and that Chicago newspapers threaten to involve the governor and sheriff. The hearing for a permanent injunction was set for Monday, November 1.

Valparaiso, Ltd Tuthill Racing Foundation Corporation Mineral Springs Court Rds Chesterton and Porter Chicago Tennes James O'Leary Couctl Pvifon

Mobile Item Moves to New Modern Plant in Mobile

The Mobile Item reports its relocation from Conti Street to a new, spacious building on St Emanuel Street. The article describes an expanded composing room with Linotype machines, improved lighting, and a public-friendly editorial area, noting the challenging move with ropes and pulleys and promising a brighter future for the paper.

Conti Street Ben Franklin Caxton St. Emanuel Street Associated Press Telegraph Telegraph Wire News of the World Mobile

Socialists in Compromise in Little Falls

A group of Socialist speakers from Schenectady held in Herkimer county jail on felony charges for addressing strikers at Phoenix mills in Clinton Park were released after a conference with Recorder Collins Mayor Hall and District Attorney Schmidt. Charges were reduced to misdemeanor and parole granted for Lunn and associates as their case nears Tuesday hearing.

Little Falls Lup Schenectady Herkmire County Phoenix Mills Clinton Park Collins Hall Schmidt Lunn

Cost of Living Decline Follows Record Crop Surge

President Taft cites Agriculture Department data showing bumper crops push down costs. Wheat, corn, oats, hay and potatoes fall in price. sugar and dried fruits drop as consumer costs ease. Farm returns rise, easing fears of scarcity.

Beverly Mass United States Taft Department of Agriculture Wilson

McFarland Plans Marriage After Acquittal

Newark. N J Oct 19 1915 M McFarland, acquitted of wife murder, says he may marry Florence Bromiley of Bunny fame but has not fixed a wedding date He plans to move with Uncle Andrew to establish himself and care for his two children He also mentions patent applications and a local company negotiating to market them.

Newark N. J M. McFarland Florence Bromiley Bunny

Star footballist dies from injuries in McKeesport game

Edward R. Silvers, right guard of the McKeesport Olympics, died at McKeesport hospital from injuries suffered in a game today between the Olympics and the Johnstown All-Stars. His skull was crushed in a third period scrimmage near the All-Star goal line after plunging to clear space for a back. He was removed unconscious as time was called.

Pittsburg Edward R. Silvers McKeesport Olympic McKeesport Oimpics Johnstown All-Stars Silvers

Roosevelt Watchful As Wound Heals At Mercy Hospital

Medical bulletin from Mercy Hospital in Chicago reports Col Roosevelt’s condition remains serious after a chest wound. Doctors caution time and rest are needed. Roosevelt may delay plans to leave hospital as he slows to recover. Mrs Roosevelt takes blame for allowing many visitors earlier.

Mrs. Roosevelt Mercy Hospital Roosevelt la Salle Hotel Johnson Chicago Oyster Bay John B. Murphy Arthur Bevan Alexander Lambert Terrell

Smiths Reply to Hartwell Open Letter Published Refusal

A long defense by Harry T. Smith to Hartwell regarding an open letter. Smith accuses the Mobile Register of selective reporting and refuses to publish his full letter, urging public comparison of contents to judge attitudes. He calls for public debate in newspapers and argues the paper unfairly omits key facts about towage monopolies and rates.

Register Harry T. Smith Chamber of Commerce Mobile Harre T.ing Smith Frederick Thompson Thister Acen Mobile Register United States

Remarkable Journey Of Tight Corked Bottle

Miss Nora Lea of Louisville placed her name and address in a corked bottle and cast it into the Ohio River. Five years later a Toledo finder recovered the note near Coronado Key in California and sent it to her. Captain John S. A. Hedgewald and U S Coast and Geodetic surveys will report the voyage of the bottle through the Mississippi Gulf and Atlantic oceans to the Pacific.

Louisville Ohio River Nora Lea East Gray Gray Street San Diego Cal Charles Collins Toledo Ohio Lea Coronado Key California John S. A Pat Hedgewald United States Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Indian Pacific

Steamer Camino Towed Into San Francisco After Drift

The steamer Riverside reached the disabled Camino this afternoon and is towing her to port. Wireless reports say all on board are well. The Camino, from Portland to San Francisco, lost her wheel and drifted helpless for several days.

San Francisco Riverside Portland

O'Toole Beats Scully In Wind-Up Boxing Bout

Tommy O'Toole defeated Stanley Scully of Pittsburg in a wind up at the National A. C. tonight. O'Toole proved clever and experienced, landing blows while Scully remained a game youngster with solid jaw shots that challenged him.

Philadelphia Tommy O'Toole Stanley Scully Pittsburg O'Toole Scully Tommy

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