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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1912

Page

4

Trouble Begins When Soldiers Are Removed

Charlaniston West Virginia October 24 Striking miners clashed at several Kanawha coal field sites last night with no casualties The main disturbance occurred at Cabin Creek Junction Four National Guard companies were sent home today leaving one on duty Authorities vow to restore order at any sign of serious disorder and keep close contact with the strike

Chrarliston W. Va Kanawha Cabin Creek Junction National Guard

Stimson Defends Administration in St Paul Speech

Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson addressed a large crowd in St Paul urging Republicans to support President Tari and reject a third party. He emphasized progressivism, social welfare, and dismissed the idea of party bosses being replaced by stronger forces. He criticized Governor Wilson's Des Moines remarks about commissions of experts.

ST. Paul, Minn Wer Henry L. Stimson Tari Reepublicans Stimson Woodrow Wilson Des Moines Wilson Tariff Commission

State to prosecute if man brought back

Philadelphia reports confirm a million dollars in securities and thirty thousand in cash were stolen from Union Trust Company now Merchants Union Trust. Walter N. Shourds, accused of the robbery, is a fugitive but restitution may not stop prosecution. State officials say the commonwealth will press charges if Shourds is located. He was superintendent of the vaults and fled before discovery.

Philadelphia Union Trust Company John K. Tener Harrisburg Walter N. Shourds Merchants Union Trust Company John C. Bell Samule P. Rolan W. H. Smith Clarence L. Harper The Trust Company George Burnham, Jr Edwin O. Lewis Burnham Shourds Commonwealth Shourmis New York Paris

Infantile Paralysis Reported Among Esquima ux in Alaska

Washington October 23 Infantile paralysis appeared among the Esquimaux of Alaska for the first time on record. The Public Health Service reports five cases and one death at St Michaels and ten cases and two deaths at Unalakleet. Three cases are in Bitka. Surgeon General Blue orders Alaska public health officers to investigate potential transmission by sled dogs.

Washington Esquimauux Alaska Public Health Service Surgeon General Blue St. Michaels Unalakleet Bitka

Underwood of Alabama Urges Tariff Reduction

Congressman Oscar Underwood told large Democratic mass meetings in Philadelphia that only tariff cuts can relieve the high cost of living. He tied tariff to the campaign and said electing a Democratic president is the path to lower duties. He cited Taft and Roosevelt as aligned on the tariff issue.

Philadelphia Oscar Underwood Taft Roosevelt

Poisoning Incident At 600 St Louis Street

Mary Vago an inmate at 600 St Louis Street swallowed poison yesterday afternoon and was taken to the city hospital in a precarious condition. Police investigation could not determine if the act was accidental or due to a personal crisis.

Mary Vago St. Louis Street City Hospital

Vice President Sherman Urges Liberty and Opportunity in Campaign

Utica N Y Oct 28 Vice President James Sherman issues a prepared address focusing on constitutional liberty and industrial opportunity. He warns against breaking down courts or expanding mob rule while warning that a shift to low tariffs would flood the nation with foreign goods and depress American wages.

Utica N. Y James Sherman Wilson Democratic House of Representatives Europe Republican Party China Japan Taft

Band of Mexican rebels seize horses near Juan Felipe

A group of Mexican bandits reportedly demanded money and horses at an American ranch near Juan Felipe in Tamuico. They received twenty horses with receipts payable at the triumph of the revolution. The ranch owner is an American resident of Juan Felipe. Rebels claimed affiliation with Orozco's command and said they were bound for Tampico.

Monterey Mexico Juan Felipe Tamuico Orozco Tampco

International question on Greek exodus to Balkans

Washington discusses whether the United States should protest Greece's exodus and funding of war efforts in the Balkans. Officials note free speech rights for Greeks in the U S while abroad funds may support armed action against Turkey, raising delicate questions of international law and U S stance.

Washington Turkey Balkans United States State Department

Suffering Militant Suffragette Rearrested in Dublin

Miss Ghidys Evans, a hunger striking suffragette, rearrested for failing to report to police as required by her license after release from jail. She previously received a five year sentence on August 7 for setting fire to the Theatre Royal.

Dublin Hhe

Not the Governor but Wilson Addresses Midland Audience

Midland Michigan quotation marks reveal Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson speaking to a crowd. He calls the tariff the central issue of the present campaign and praises Taft's Philippines achievements while stressing commitment to the sugar industry and protective duties.

Midland Mich Qet Oera House James Wilson Taft Philippines National Progressive Party United Staes Wilson

Military students defy authorities in Chinese army school

Chicago dispatch reports from Pekin that Tuan Chih Jul, minister of war, travels to Paotinfu to settle a dispute with students at the army school. Students claim funds were misappropriated, seize artillery and machine guns, fortify the campus, and defy officials. The school is described as China’s largest military academy, akin to West Point.

Chicago Chicago Daily News Today Pekin China Tuan Chih Jul Paotinfu West Point United States

Man Who Was Mourned on His Way Back Home

New Orleans Oct 23 A. J. Fenn who had lived in Mexico for two years after his family believed him dead returned with his son in law to meet his Cordelia Georgia based son in law and brothers in law He left home in 1919 after financial losses and plans to return with his family and begin suits to recover insurance on his life are reportedly settled with insurers.

New Orleans Aliams Joseph Espey Cordelia A. J. Fenn Mexico Fenn

Two Young Bandits Captured by Texan in Dallas Court

In Dallas Texas on March 23 two 14 year old boys Jim Zimba and Bruno Swentokski claim they hail from Chicago. They were arrested after an alleged spree in Mesquite Texas armed with three six shooters and mounted on horses. They said they began their career last month stealing $800 from a Chicago store on Sacramento avenue. They described taking a small safe from the store and rifling it in a railroad yard.

Dallas Texas Chicago Jim Zimba Bruno Swentokski Mesquite Sacramento Avenue Elmer McMillan

Woman seeks revenge for murder of Sheriff Callahan

Mrs Lillian Grogs daughter of former Breathitt County Sheriff Ed Callahan led a quest for evidence against the Denton Gang in the 14 man indictment for Callahan's murder. Twelve defendants faced trial in Winchester as she arrived with witnesses warning of life threats amid Breathitt clan conflict. The case accuses a conspiracy by the Deacon clan and others with potential bias in Breathitt County.

Winchester Ed Callahan Breathitt County Lillian Grogs Callahan Breathitt Jackson Deacon Lreathitt County

Shriner Circus Party Planned In Full Dress Fez Attire

Abba Temple A A L O M S held a meeting to attend the Barnum and Bailey Circus in full dress and fez. The entertainment committee plans exciting acts with camels and elephants in the parade. Transportation is arranged and the next ceremonial session is set for December 11 alongside the annual election.

Abba A. Alo M. S Mecca

Cement Floor For The City Stables

Mobile to enforce the new stable ordinance starting November 1 by equipping city stables the patrol house and fire stations with cement floors. Bids to be opened at the board meeting next Tuesday, advertised tomorrow. Dr Charles A Mohr cites enforcement and notes opponents concerns about use of planks over concrete for stalls.

Mobile Charles A. Mohr Mohr Harry Pillans

Five Hundred Hotel Patrons Flee Fire at Morrison Annex

Chicago October 24 More than five hundred patrons from the Morrison Hotel and the Veley hotel fled as firemen battled flames in the Morrison employes annex. Three women and one man were rescued from a fire escape by policemen. Notable evacuees included Adolph Wolgast and his wife. Loss was estimated at 28000 dollars.

Chicago Morrison Hotel Hotel Veley Morrison Adolph Wolgast

Cuba Probes Zarza Case Over Newport News Incident

Senor Rivarro Cuban minister investigates the Zarza case at the Cuban consul’s Newport News office. Zarza, jailed without bonds, faces a $500 fine and three months in jail after an incident with Charles F. Brown over an alleged insult to Brown’s wife. The minister’s findings will shape potential Cuban representations to the state department. Zarza appeals and will be tried by jury.

Washington Senor Rlvaro Cuba Joseph H. Zarza Newport News Charles F.brown Brown Uban State Department Zarza

State board faces limits on power to compromise

In Montgomery Task, Solicitor C B Verner argues the Alabama board of compromise lacks constitutional authority to settle cases. The Worden Allen Co dispute in Tuscaloosa County seeks $6000 while a $1000 offer was tabled. The board, including Governor O Neal and officials, adjourned to consider the issue further.

Montgomery. Ala State Board of Compromise C. B Verner Tuscaloosa Worden-Allen Company Tuscaloosa County Verner Sylleitor Verner O'Neal Brooks Smits R. C. Bricker

Forty Fifthers Recruit Boys For House Robberies

In New York City police court testimony shows a gang called the Forty Fifthers hires young boys for burglaries in West Forty fifth street. Three boys about twelve years old testified that John Clark planned a flat robbery and that the gang paid the youths 50 cents to a dollar. Clark is held on $1,500 bail for examination.

New York West Forty-ffth Street John Clark Clark Forty Fifthers Joseph Doek

Raid Across the Continent Seeks the Mine Man

An adventurous tale unfolds as a raid spans the continent in pursuit of a elusive mine man. Dreamlike Colorado scenery headlines the day at Dream land amid an advertisement heavy page.

Colorado Dreamland Today

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Advertisement

Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy mixes sage with sulfur to treat dandruff itchy scalp thinning hair and color loss. A fifty cent bottle from your druggist with a money back guarantee is advertised by G. Van Antwerp and Son.

Eurippes Laboratories Wyeth

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