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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1914

Page

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Outlook 1 Considered Better for Cotton Markets

An inquiry by The Item among Mo folie financial and cotton interests found optimism rising. A faster opening of the U S banking through Federal Reserve banks, England pledging not to interfere with cotton shipments as contraband, and a bankers' plan for cotton relief boost expectations for earlier movement of the staple if demand abroad holds. Leaders foresee a cleared atmosphere aiding prices and exports amid war conditions.

Mofolie United States Federal Reserve England Washington Mobile Cotton Exintial E. D. Ledyard The Cotton Exchange LeBaron Lyons Lyons A. G. Quinn Europe Quinn

Associated Press Praised by London Times in Debate

The Times compares AP coverage in the cea mip question to European limits, noting the AP’s trustworthiness and global reputation. It quotes that Premier Asquith and his colleagues may not know the AP, calling it the most wonderful news organization in the world.

Associated Press London Times Don the Times Asquith Weagues Europe North Oheerie

China Demands Surrender of Japanese Torpedo Boat and Crew

Chinese foreign minister demands the surrender of a Japanese torpedo boat and its crew in Chinese waters. The incident involves replacing the Japanese flag with the Chinese flag and has drawn protest from Chinese authorities.

Hina Sy Associated Prees Hei China Ese Hae

Duke of Brunswick Reported Captured on Frontiers

A Hague forwarded report states the Duke of Brunswick, Kaiser Wilhelm II’s son-in-law, was cut off near the French frontier and believed captured. Princess Victoria Louise, the Kaiser’s daughter, is urgently seeking his whereabouts. they wed in May 1913.

London Hague Duke of Brunswick Victoria Louise

Little Macklin Girl Murdered in South Bend Vault

The 15 year old Hazel Macklin was found dead in an abandoned vault at Island Park near South Bend Indiana. A description of a 40 year old man who accompanied her on August 19 was provided to detectives by a girlfriend.

Associated Press South Bend Ind Hazel Macklin Island Park Hazel Macklin Bend Ok Sre

German air raid losses reported by Paris Express

Paris Express correspondent says five German aeroplanes were destroyed by the French on Saturday. Two Taubes were brought down at Rheims by a single French aviator who outmaneuvered the Germans and fired with a revolver from higher altitude.

Associated Press London Paris the Express Rheims Wae & Revolver

Russians massively reinforce Lemberg amid retreat rumors

A Rotterdam dispatch based on the Vossische Zeitung reports 80 000 Russians have fortified Lemberg as Moscow vows to hold the city at all costs. Fighting along the Carpathians to the Russian border continues with no clear winner, while Petrograd says Germans retreat from Warsaw and evacuate Lodz. German attempts at a “Re os Pereg ree” move fail with losses.

Associated Press London Daily Telegraph Rotterdam Vossische Zeitung Berlin Lemberg Vienna Carpathians Galicia Petrograd Warsaw Lodz

Carman Jury Fails To Reach Verdict In Murder Trial

Mrs. Florence Conklin Carman, on trial in Mineola for the murder of Mrs. Louise Bailey, was released on $25,000 bail in Brooklyn. The jury deliberated over thirteen hours, ten for acquittal and two for conviction, with a new trial and dismissal debated by counsel. Mrs. Carman collapsed under the outcome.

Association Press New York Florence Conklin Carman Mineola Louise Bailey Kings County Supreme Court Brooklyn Freeport Florence C. Carman Supreme Court Louise D. Bailey

Crown Prince Held Responsible for War Council

London October 26. The Stars Rome correspondent reports the German crown prince chaired the Austro German council of war on October 14. The decisive defeat of the German advance on the Vistula was reportedly discussed.

London O Ct Rome Vistula

Russian Armies Heavily Reinforced Headline War Dispatch

A Reuters telegram from Rotterdam reports Austrian and German forces seizing a line from the Carpathians to the Vistula in Polish and Russian territories. Russians reinforced by troops from the Caucasus, Siberia, and Turkestan. Fighting persists north of the Vistula between Ivangorod and Warsaw.

London Reuter Rotterdam Carpathian Stry Sambor Przemysl Vistula Plock Caucasus Siberia Turkestan Carpathians Galicia Przemys San Russian Poland Ivangorod Wsaw

Czar Praises Russian Fleet for Baltic Guard Duty

A telegram from Rear Admiral Grigorovitch to the Baltic fleet reports the czar’s gratitude for the fleet’s autumn patrols guarding the littoral and land armies. It notes the fleet’s skill and endurance against mines submarines and numerically superior foes while predicting eventual victory for Russia.

London Minine Grigorovitch Petrograd Reuter Littoral Poland

General Sir Charles Douglas Dies in London

General Sir Charles Douglas, a British Army officer and member of the army council, died in London on October 26. His career included high command roles and he served as a leading figure in the war cabinet.

London Charles Douglas Army Council

Jury deadlock ends after hours of deliberation

In a courtroom scene Mrs. Carman collapses after a long verdict dispute. The jury reports disagreement after eight to nine hours of deliberation, with juror No. 9 explaining they cannot reach a verdict despite careful review of the evidence. Mrs. Carman, her sister Ida Powell and niece Helen Corby attended. The defendant’s husband Dr. Edwin Carman remained in court.

Carman Ida Powell Helen Corby Edwin Carman John H. Molyneau

Verdict Favors Acquittal in Carman Case

The jury discharged after being thanked for evaluating the evidence. Mrs. Carman fainted in the doorway and was revived, then returned to her cell as husband and other women assisted her. Jury foreman Ludium reported five ballots: initial 9 to 3, then 10 to 2 in four ballots.

Mrs. Carman Guy Ludium

Ohio Mine Run Law Upheld By Supreme Court

Washington October 26 The Supreme Court affirmed the Ohio Supreme Court ruling upholding the so called Ohio mine screen law. The decision preserves the law challenged as constitutional.

Ohio Associated Press Washington The Supreme IH Today Deas Ohio Supreme Court

Gravel depth dispute on Cedar Point road case before county board

Testimony in Holcombe's charge that six inches of gravel rather than eight were laid on the Cedar Point south of Dog River continues before the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners. Engineers and witnesses dispute contract terms and measurement methods amid claims of overpayment and altered depths.

W. H. Wolccombe Southern Fuel and Material Company Cedar Point Road Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners W. H. Holcombe Cedar Point Highway Dog River Holcombe R. £. Gordon Gordon Gaillard The Engiheer M Bauer Sullivan Hagan Brannan Williamson Holcgmbe Green Brann Hol McClure Vaughan Hhe Force Fisher Jake Antoine Engineer Fisher Antoine

Weather Forecast for Alabama Tonight and Tuesday

Unsettled conditions remain across Alabama with chances of local rain tonight and again on Tuesday. Cooler air moves in behind the system, bringing diminished temperatures and gusty winds in some counties.

Alabama

Allied forces advance between Nieuport and Ypres front

London reports indicate a general Allied advance in the region between Nieuport and Ypres and to the east of Arras. Paris official communications say the French line between Nieuport and Dixmude was held with enemy losses reported in recent fighting.

Nieuport Ypres Arras Associated Press London Paris Reuter Cain Dixmude Roultera Annona Lille la Basse Lense

Dead Lie Thickest in This Small Area

London reports confusion over German gains after crossing the Yser line near Dixmude Belgium. Allied responses show uncertainty on progress versus stronger Belgian French and British naval fire. Officials weigh if German naval forces will join action off the Belgian coast amid ongoingBattle line strains.

London Yser Port Dixmude Belgium England France Belgian Bere An

Germans Building Submarine Troop Carriers

A dated London report from October cites the Associated Press noting Berlin plans a new submarine troop carrier design. The article mentions construction at Elbing and Hamel, with permits to visit battlefields reportedly withdrawn by a German general.

Associated Press London Copenhagen Daily Mail Berlin Elbing Ham

International Heads of Stage Hands Arrive in Mobile

Charles Shea international president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes and its vice president from St Louis arrive in Mobile to take charge of a planned event.

Charles Shea International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Newpie St. Louis Mobile

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