County Board Holds Talk Fest Over Material
County commissioners held a special session to open bids for road machinery including a ten ton road roller and dump wagons. Andrews and Bauer clashed over hearing bidders statements as the board referred bids to the new county highway engineer for report Monday. Bidder names covered Gallion Iron Works and several mules and tent suppliers. a resident protested water drainage onto her land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Andrews
Bauer
Canoo
Green
Hagan
Brannan
Bauver
Loners Green
Gallion Iron Works
B. J. Bishop
Harris & Moore
John R. Ramsey
BE. B. Flinn & Co
Orr Stable Company
American Supply Company
Kelly- Brady Hardware Company
Steering Company
Alabama Tent and Awning Company
Barney-Cavanagh Company
S. EB. Watkins
Government Street
Mobile welcomes Charles Rudolph new Mobile and Ohio official
Ambitious Charles Rudolph, newly appointed general passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, visits Mobile for a conference on Southern Railway passenger conditions in Mississippi. He notes plans to meet with R. W. Taylor and M. J. Wise in Mobile tomorrow and hints at an appointment for his successor next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rudolph
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Mobile
St. Louis
Rudolph
Southern Railway
Mississippi
R. W. Taylor
M. J. Wise
Assassination of Kanau Province Leader Reported in Peking
Cable dispatches from Peking say Li Ching Chang, president of the Kanau province assembly, was assassinated by Mohammedans for opposing Maan Liang becoming the governor of Shensi. Unrest follows in the province amid the upheaval over leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Chink
Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Peking
China
Li Ching Chang
Kanau
Maan Liang
Shensi
Taft to Attend Vice President Sherman's Obsequies
President Taft plans to attend Vice President Sherman’s funeral in Utica on Saturday with aides and secretaries. Senate officials arrange for attendance, while diplomatic corps and visiting ministers express sorrow and half mast flags mark the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Utica
Sherman
Newark
N. J
New York
Cincinnati
Senate
Ransdell
Bacon
Autica
White House
State Department
United States
James A. Fowler
Attoney
Wickersham
Supreme Court
Poultry Expert Will Aid Mobile County Fair
A. W. Dean, renowned poultry breeder, returns to Mobile after northern travel and will support the Mobile County and Tropical Fair which opens November 12. He urges breeders and professionals to back plans for an extensive Alabama poultry operation near Mobile and emphasizes using the fair to gain knowledge for improved poultry products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County and Tropical Fair Association
A. W. Dean
North
Dean
Alabama
Mobile
Governor O Neal Seeks Selheimer Services
Governor O Neal aims to hire Judge P C Selheimer of Birmingham to represent Alabama at the Louisville and Nashville rate hearing before the railroad commission. Selheimer plans to confer in Montgomery and may accept, with ongoing hearings to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
O’neal
P. C. Selheimer
Birmingham
Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Commission
Selheimer
O'Neal
Snowstorm Hits Panhandle With Sleet In Texas
An unusual weather day in Amarilla Texas reports an a nogy storm and thunderstorm with sleet and snow covering the ground. A cold wave extends over northwest Texas eastern and southwestern New Mexico with vivid lightning and thunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarila
Texas
Texas Pan
Exetern
New Mexico
Riot at Grabow Began in Mill Firefire of Timber Workers
LAKE CHARLES La Oct 31 Tomorrow is All Saints Day but trial proceeds for President Emerson and eight other Brotherhood of Timber Workers members charged with Vincent murder in the Grabow riot. Defense to call Emerson last witness. fifteen indicted union men to testify next. Witnesses say mill men provoked riot. Four indicted murder defendants claim they were jailed three months awaiting hearing. Elmer Foodie testified first shot came from Galloway mill office. G W Stamps corroborated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Emerson
Brotherhood of Timber Workers
A. T. Vincent
Mill
Grabow
John Killen
John Perry
Charles Zebeau
Pat Perkins
Brotherhood
Elmer Foodie
Government Wins Conversion Case Involving Unicon Naval Stores
The government won 13 092.12 damages in a suit seeking 110 000 against the Unicon Naval Stores Company of Mobile Alabama for taking resin and turpentine from trees on government lands in Mississippi without homestead law compliance. The verdict may be appealed with a hearing set in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefields
W. Va
Unicon Naval Stores Company
Mobile
Ale
Mississippi
Charleston
Gulf Florida and Alabama Railroad reaches Pensacola
The Gulf Florida and Alabama Railroad was completed into Pensacola with a celebratory event on October 21. Mayors and officials from Alabama towns along the line attended as the track reached Local, Alabama, and the first passenger train ran. Pensacola mayor struck the golden spike after introductory runs by President Dobson of the Commercial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Alabama
Dobson
Commercial Association
Cial
Trouble Feared During Election on Cuban Isle
Havana authorities brace for presidential vote amid Liberal protests over polling protections. Orestes Ferrara’s decision to leave politics feeds discontent as voters head to polls armed despite permits being revoked. Police rural guards and troops remain stationed near booths to deter gatherings and potential clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Death toll rises from San Antonio orphanage fire
In San Antonio Texas October 31 the St Johns Orphanage fire killed eight people five Sisters of Charity and three orphans Among the dead are Francis OBrien aged 3 Charles Matloch aged 9 and George York aged 12 The body of York and Matloch were found Sister Mary Kistoria Farel survived with injuries but is not expected to live Her funeral was held today in a requiem high mass led by Rt Rev Bishop J W Shaw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
St. John’s Orphanage
Sisters of Charity
Francis O’brien
Charles Matloch
George York
and York
Matloch
Mary Kistoria Farel
Germany Eyes Magellan Island for Coaling Station
It is reported Germany plans to acquire an island in the Magellan Straits to serve as a coaling station. The cruiser Bremen is surveying the area, with possible ties to the Panama Canal opening and expanding German trade in South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punta. Arenas
Chile
Germany
Magellan Straits
Bremen
Panama Canal
South America
Threats by Paul Tew prompt arrest of two men
Frank Taylor testified before the recorder that threats by Paul Tew and companion Peter Chambers forced him to hide at a neighbor’s home. Chambers was fined $19 and Tew’s case was continued until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tew
Frank Taylor
Tew
Peter Chambers
Taylor
Recorder
Chambers
Weather forecast for Mobile region ends with rain and colder
UNCLE ZEB the WEATHER reports rain tonight and Friday for Mobile and vicinity with colder conditions. Southeast and south winds shift to northwest Friday. Alabama and Mississippi forecasts note rain, cooler temperatures, and moderate winds across the regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
Vie
Mississippi
Bulgarian Army Drives Turks From Front in Major War Victory
Sofia reports the Bulgarian army routed the main Turkish force under Nazim Pasha after three days of fighting. Turkish troops fled in disorder with many killed and wounded as the line stretched from Lule Burge to Serai and Tehorlu became the Turks' next hoped stand on the Constantinople Adrianople railway route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Nazim Pasha
Lule Burge
Serai
Tehorul
Tehorlu
Constantinople
Adrianople
Rodosto
Asia Minor
Eastern Turkish forces withdraw after Bulgarian gains in Thrace
British dispatch from Sofia reports the eastern Turkish wing holding at Visa briefly but retreating to Serai and Istrandia after Lule Burgas occupation. Serb forces advance in Macedonia, claiming Prisrend and Diakovo. Fears arise for Christians in Constantinople Saloniki amid censorship denials. Britain orders a warship to Saloniki for protection.
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London
Visa
Sofia
Lule Burgas
Serai
Istrandia
Tchorlu
Crai
Macedonia
Prisrend
Diakovo
Atill
Constanle
Saloniki
Great Britain
Bad Boy Proves Worthy of Trust
Frank Holley, released from jail by Mayor Schwarz after a harsh sentence for escaping custody, plans to send his brother Avery home to Atlanta. Superintendent L. H. Putnam reports Holley has shown trust by contributing part of his first week’s earnings to Avery’s fare, enabling a half-rate charity ticket for the trip. Holley worked in a printing shop with help from Chief Crenshaw and Mayor Schwarz, and plans to give more money this week. Putnam notes the release allowed brotherly visits and praises boys who deserve trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holley
Schwarz
Avery Holley
Atlanta
L. H. Putnam
Avery
Mr. Putnam
Young Holley
Crenshaw
Putnam
Frank
Governor Lenient to Aged Calhoun Man
Governor O Nea l grants liberty to John English an elderly Calhoun county resident who forged a bond to aid his son. English was sentenced to two years in Anniston city court for forgery but has been paroled on good behavior conditioned by the governor’s clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
O’neal
John Engish
Calhoun County
Anniston
English
Berlin Engineer Seeks Capital for Big Local Factory
Berlin engineer Paul T Kenny asks Mobile investors to back patents for an electrical plant here. His plans include a metal mould for concealed wiring, ornamental wall rosettes, an automatic lamp socket, and a chair signal system to show vacant theatre seats by lit numbers. Mayor Schwarz will refer the communication to the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul T. Kenny
Berlin
Germany
Schwarz
Kenny
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Booster Train proposed to promote Mobile trade network
Saint John T. Cochrane of the Chamber of Commerce named a committee to plan a Booster Train project. The goal is to launch trade excursions from Mobile along rail lines to boost wholesale and retail business, with first trains as soon as possible. The committee includes Jacob D. Bloch Geo A Tonsmeire Louis J Adler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint John T. Cochrane
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Mr. Cochrane
Jacob D. Bloch
Geo. A Tonsmeire
Louis J. Adler
H. M. Hood
Hammond Gayfer
F. G. Touart
Dunlap
J. Paul Wilson
James van Antwerp
W. H. Reynolds
Geo. R. Vaugman
Julius Hammel
Estes D Baker
H. C. Turner
Automobile Hit by Street Car Near Jackson and Dauphin
An inbound Dauphin street car of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company struck an automobile driven by Dr. R. A. Hall at Jackson and Dauphin streets. The doctor escaped serious injury by steering the car aside as the street car rear ended it, shunting the vehicle over fifty feet. The car passengers feared a crash as the impact neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Street
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
R. A. Hall
Jackson
Dauphin Streets
Hall
Alleged Blind Tiger Arrest In Maysville
Marshall Thomas charged with operating a blind tiger in Maysville was arrested this afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Dennis and jailed. It marks the second liquor sale arrest in Maysville within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Thomas
Maysvile
Dennis
Maysville
Conways Deny Involvement In Chicago Murder Case
In Lima Ohio on October 31, Charles N. Conway and his wife were arrested as suspects in the Chicago murder of Sophia G. Singer. They denied any link to the crime and were jailed to await transfer from Chicago, claiming they learned of the case only through press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
Charles N. Conway
Sophia G. Singer
Chicago
Lac Hotel
Conways
Conway
Indiana Avenue
Joseph C. Cramer
Chicago Clown Conway Arrested in Lima in Singer Case
Police report Charlies N. Conway the clown wanted for the murder of Sophia G. Singer has been arrested in Lima Ohio. A second telegram says Beatrice Ryall and other aliases of Mrs Conway are in custody. Fiance William W Worthen, holding, may return to Baltimore, but stays to assist prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Charlies N. Conway
Sophia G. Singer
Baltimore
Lima
Ohio
Conway
Beatrice Ryall
William W. Worthen
Worthern
Medical Staff for the Y M C A Formed in Mobile
Mobile’s Y M C A organizes a medical staff of eleven prominent doctors including Chaudron Howard Mohr Frazer Jones Gordon Metcalf Inge Hale Gaines to lecture on health topics to boys and young men. A health campaign begins with short talks from November for three months as first aid classes start next month taught by Dr Chaudron with a small fee for books and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
P. O. Chaudron
P. J. Howard
C. A. Mohr
T. H. Frazer
R. C. Jones
W. C. Gordon
Afe
A. W Metcalf
F. M. Inge
8. F. Hale
M. T. Gaines
Mem
Chau
Medical
Entered Guilty Plea in Two Larceny Cases
Peter A. Nelson of Bay Minette pleaded guilty today in two larceny cases before the grand jury. He was remanded to jail for sentence as to the two bicycle theft charges valued at $10 each involving EB W Meeker and William Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Nelson
Bay Minette
Petit He
Nelson
EB. W. Meeker
William Moore
Notice to subscribers to report address changes
The Mobile Item requests subscribers planning to move on November 1 to notify the Circulation Department promptly. Provide both old and new addresses to prevent delays in delivery during the annual moving day.
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County Board
Mill Say Timbermen
Union
Cuban Isle
Gov't
The
Republic
Ferrara
Orestes Ferrara
House of Representatives
Gomez
Bishop Shaw
Magellan
Uncle Zeb
Bad Boy
Little Brother
Calhoun
Worthen
Y. MC. A
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