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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1912

Page

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Adrianople Key to Bosphorus Falls to Turkey

Bulgarian forces retreat as Adrianople is captured by Turkish troops. Reports say twenty thousand Turks dead or wounded on the battlefield while Bulgarians abandon outposts amid torched buildings and rising flames.

Adrianople Bosphorus Turkey London Uskub Scutari Albania Nicholas Vranje Vienna Adrianpple Abdulla Pasha Demoktta Constantinople Kirk-Kilesseh Mukhtar Pasha Roumania Ferdinand

Turkey Ready to Quit Status in Turmoil

Reynold's newspaper cites an unquestioned authority that Turkish ambassadors in European capitals have renewed efforts for immediate intervention by the powers. It is understood that Turkey is ready to accede to almost any terms.

London Reynold Turkey

Roosevelts Birthday Observed Amid War News And Health Worries

News from Europe details Bulgarian and Serbian advances with Adrianople and Uskub falling as Turkish lines crumble under siege. In New York, Colonel Roosevelt, recovering from a bullet wound, appears outdoors at Sagamore Hill and prepares for a Madison Square Garden speech while his health limits him.

Oyster Bay N. Y Chicago Roosevelt Geo. Faller Mrs. Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Sher Madison Square Garden Eit Congressman Longworth Washington Douglas Robinson New York Einsten Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Quentin Roosevelt Groton School Archer Roosevelt Andover Kermit Brazil

McCombs predicts Wilson sweep of electoral votes

William F. McCombs, head of the Democratic committee, forecasts Wilson will win all but Utah in the electoral college. He says California favors Wilson by over 15,000, and cites a Spreckles telegram claiming Roosevelt support in California has collapsed.

New York William F. McCombs Democratic National Committee Wilson McCombs Utah Taft California Rudolph Spreckles Roosevelt

Becker Still Confident in Defense From Tombs Cell

Ex police lieutenant Charles Becker discusses his case from the Tombs, saying his lawyers blundered by not letting him testify and he can prove the Harlem meeting with Rose Webber and Wallon had no bearing on the Rosenthal murder conspiracy. He cites trial costs as a motive for appeal and predicts possible execution.

New York Charles Becker John W. Hart Becker Rose Webber Wallon Harlem Rosenthal John Becker Moss McIntyre Whitman John F. McIntyre Pecker Hart Goff Supreme Court Dix Philip Davidon Big Jack” Selle Sing Sing Vidson Selig Davidson

Alabama justices urge special session on court rules

Five Alabama Supreme Court justices ask Chief Justice Dowdell to convene a November 7 meeting with the Court of Appeals to discuss revising rules of practice. The letter seeks simpler procedures, reduced costs, and clearer appeals while noting some changes require legislation. Justice Sayre did not sign.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Court J. R. Dowdell Court of Appeals Seston T. C. McClelland Ormond Somerville John C. Anderson James J. Mayfield Edward DeGraffenfeld Sayre Lafayette Supreme Court

Julia Sanderson Divorced and Jailhouse Murders Trial

New York October twenty six actress Julia Sanderson was granted an interlocutory divorce from James T Sloan once known as Tod Sloan the former jockey. Sloan to stand separate trials at the murder case hearings. The chauffeur William’s confession colors the case against Whitey Lewis Gip the Blood Dago Frank and Lefty Louis. Wives of Lefty Louis and Gip the Blood may testify. Other gunmen suspects Jack Rose Harry Wallon Bridgie Webber and Sam Schepps to stay in West Side prison awaiting verdicts.

Julia Sanderson NEW_YORK James T. Sloan 1 Od" Sloan William Shapiro Whitey” Lewis Gip Dago Frank Lefty Louis Gyp the Blood

Beveridge’s Star Engagement in Campaign Inquiry

Former Indiana senator Albert J. Beveridge testified before the Clapp committee about returning all $30,000 in funds from George W. Perkins and other friends used in his 1904 senate re election bid. He presented a November 1904 certificate and a telegram quote from Perkins, while noting $20,000 from Perkins and $25,000 from Edward L. McLean were returned unused. He praised Perkins Pinchot and McLean as faithful supporters.

Washington, D. C Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Clapp George W. Perkins Senate Perkins Beveridge Indianapolis George Paynter Edward L. MclLean Gifford Pinchot Edward L. McLean McLean Mr. McLean

Fate of Diaz in Balance at Nightfall

Mexico City reports say General Felix Diaz fate hangs at nightfall amid a court martial saga. Diaz officers Lima and Magenta are believed shot at Vera Cruz at sunrise, while Diaz’s own fate remains unconfirmed as President Madero shifts between civilian and military jurisdiction. The senate question and Vera Cruz court martial confusion keep authorities silent.

Diaz Mexico City Felix Diaz Supresns Lima Magenta Vera Cruz Madero Senate

Uncle Sam's Eyes Centered on Cuba

Washington reports Cuba unrest remains local with no immediate demand on army or navy. State War and Navy officials say American interests are not affected though the army maintains a ready force of 5,000. A rumor says the Prairie with 750 marines was ordered from San Domingo, but the Navy denies issuing such orders.

Washington State Department Cuba United States State, War and Navy Departments Navy Prairie San Domingo Navy Department

Escapes Gallow's Noose For Life In Prison

In Baton Rouge on October 26 Ben Joseph a St James negro twice sentenced to death was reprieved each time and not hanged. He will now spend his natural life in the penitentiary as the pardon board reduced his sentence to life imprisonment.

Baton Rouge Ben Joseph St.James Pardon Board

Wilson attends Dartmouth Princeton game amid crowd cheers

Governor Woodrow Wilson mingled with spectators at the Dartmouth versus Princeton football clash in Princeton New Jersey. He spoke of tariffs to reporters on Nassau street and planned stops in Westchester and Pennsylvania. A sea of about 10000 fans rose to greet him as he entered the stadium and leaders from press and national politics greeted him.

Princeton N. J Wall Street Woodrow Wilson Wall-street Nassau Street Westchester Penn New Jersey Wilson Dartmouth Baker W. B. Halderman Louieville

Officeholders and generous givers in party campaigns

The Republican national campaign has $591,082 in New York. Democrats report $678,464 from 53,303 contributors. Major gifts include Charles P. Taft $56,000, Francis L. Leland $50,000, Andrew Carnegie $25,000, and J. P. Morgan & Co. $25,000. Diplomatic figures appear among big donors with Larz Anderson and Huntington Wilson contributing. Financials show $498,221 from New York, $98,811 from Chicago, with $477,033 disbursed from New York and $81,278 from three Chicago offices.

New York National Committee Charles P. Taft Francis L. Leland Andrew Carnegie J. P. Morgan & Co George F. Baker Harry B. Moore Larz Anderson Belgium Huntington Wilson Thomas J. O'Brien Italy Fred Carpenter Siam Meyer Navy Department MacVeagh Wickersham Hitchcock Willam Nelson Cromwell Chicago

George Rice Freed After One-Year Sentence

George Graham Rice was released from Blackwell's Island prison today after a one year sentence for defrauding the malls in a curb brokerage scheme led by B. F. Schettels & Co on Broad Street.

New York George Graham Rice Blackwell's Island Rice B. F.schettels & Co Broad Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uksub Kumanova Col. Roosevelt McOmbs Anne Justice Goff Criminal Courts High Court Servia Bulgaria Monten Balkans Ghie Supreme Bench Clapp Campaign Fund Larz A. Whitcomb Thomas R. Shipp, “L. G. Rothschild J. Te. Hayes Mr. Beveridge Mr. Perkins Chamber of Deputies Uncle Sam Street Gotham Dartmouth and Priceton Rooters George Rice
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