Lawrence again scene of big strike in textile city
In Lawrence Massachusetts 12000 textile workers walked out in a second general strike within a year. Police are on duty as arrests are made. The protest targets the imprisonment of Ettor and Giovannitti and spans American Woolen Company mills including Washington Arlington and Prospect mills. Several mills saw walkouts and vandalism as the strike spread.
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Lawrence
Mass
Joseph J. Ettor
Arturo Giovannitti
Anna Loppizzo
American Woolen Company
Washington Mills
Industrial Workers of the World
Ettor
Salem
Arlington Cotton Mills
Prospect Mills
Arlington
Wood & Ayer
Washington Mill
Delegates Visit Boston Factories
Delegates to the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce toured industrial sites in Boston area. On September 27 three groups explored watchmaking in Waltham, a Roxbury shoe factory, and Lewell cotton mills with a textile school, as sessions closed and they prepared to depart for the eastern U.S.
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Boston
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
United States
Waltham
Roxbury
Lewell
Cincinnati Arrives Foo Chow to Protect American Interests
At the request of American Consul Fowler the cruiser Cincinnati has reached Foo Chow to safeguard American interests. The local police chief leads a revolt against the Peking government and republican troops are expected to advance toward the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fowler
Foo Chow
Nicholson
Cincinnati
Peking
Explosion Kills Shot Firer at Bolan Darnell Coal Mine
An explosion in the Bolan-Darnell coal mine near McAlester Oklahoma killed a shot firer whose name was not known. No other workers were inside the mine at the time, but the blast started a fire that continued to burn.
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Muskogee
Okla
McAlester
Wisconsin Governor McGovern Backs Roosevelt Johnson Tickets
Wisconsin Governor McGovern announced he would vote for Roosevelt and Johnson presidential electors on November 5. He also said he would support the Republican congressional and state legislative tickets.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
McGovern
Roosevelt
Johnson
Hedges Nominated by Empire State Republicans for Governor
In Saratoga New York Joseph E Hedges was nominated as Republican candidate for governor after three ballots. The convention initially failed to reach a choice as Hedges trailed but changes were made and he secured the nomination. James Wadsworth Jr was named lieutenant governor without opposition.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Joseph E. Hedges
New York
Hedges
Assembly
James W. Wadsworth
I Jr
Job E. Hedges
William S. Bennet
William H. Daniels
Buffalo
P. W. Cullinan
Oswego
Farm State
Edgar T. Brackett
Wadsworth
Bennett
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Roosevelt Urges South Break From Democrats at New Orleans
In New Orleans on Sept 27 Colonel Roosevelt urged the Solid South to abandon Democratic support and embrace the Progressive party to advance the region. He warned that Democratic control in Congress risks sugar industry protection and progress for the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
South
Roosevelt
Mason and Dixon Line
Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Winter Garden
Colonel Roosevelt
Hammond
Congress
Beaumont Mayor Visits Mobile Reflecting on City
Mayor Emmett A. Fletcher of Beaumont Texas called at Mobile City Hall while visiting a relative. He complimented Mobile on its cleanliness and plans to study dock systems. Fletcher last visited Mobile fifteen years ago and noted significant changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett A. Fletcher
Beaumont
Texas
Mobile
F. EB
Fletcher
Oklahoma and Texas cry for cotton pickers
Mass meetings sweep Texas and southwest Oklahoma to recruit cotton pickers as scarcity reaches historic levels. In some Oklahoma areas workers fetch up to one dollar per hundred pounds and offers to stay on the field are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Kan
Texas
Oklahoma
Mexico City Delivers Request to Transport Troops Through U S
Congress authorizes President Madero to seek U S consent to move federal troops via American soil. Troops under General Tracy Aubert to Ojinaga would be routed partly through Del Rio and other routes to aid General Blanquet near Sabinas. Rebel activity grows in Chihuahua and along the Mexican Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Congress
Madero
United States
Washington
Tracy Aubert
Ojinaga
Southern Pacific
Mexico
del Rio
Sonora
Ciudad Partirio Diaz
Blanquet
Sabinas
Orozco
Sababia
Piedra Blanca
Sierra Burre
Burro
Bilanquet
Chihuahua
Corralitos
Bellano
Escalon
Tiangistengo
O'Lea
San Jacinto Canon
Zumpachuacan
Gandencio de la Liave
Aguila
Baltimore
Coahuila
Startling Situation at Casas Grandes in Mexico
Juarez dispatch reports Casas Grandes held by government forces with rebels mingling with federal troops. Park Look arrived to say a ranch raid yesterday left their Mexican manager held for ransom. Look notes rebel outposts enter the town and join in dances with federal soldiers who know their identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casas Grandes
Juarez
Mexico
Park Look
George Look
Mr. Look
Sheriff Rescues Suspect From Lynch Mob in Racine
Corliss Wisconsin September 27 The Racine sheriff and deputy arrived late at night as a mob of men tried to hang George Morton accused of assaulting a boy. The officers quieted the crowd and brought Morton to safety at a coal hoist.
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Corliss
Wis
Racine
Sherif
George Morton
Morton
Protest Over East Side Track at City Wharf
Henry Wilson and Norman R Staples protested to Commissioner Pillans against laying tracks on the eastern side of the new steel sheds. The railroad contract allows a west side spur with an option for east side later only if necessary. Wilson and Staples said the east track would hinder steamboat and vessel loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilson
Norman R. Staples
Harry Pillans
Pillans
Messrs. Wilson
Stapleton
Crenshaw Rumored As Potential Police Chief Choice
The city commission may name Frank W. Crenshaw chief of police. Crenshaw says he is not a candidate but would accept if offered. Mayor Schwarz notes uncertain chances with other co commissioners while Stephen Touart and Harry Murray push for influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Giblin
Schwarz
Charles A. Cunningham
J. H. Zelnicker
Cunningham
Commission
Stephen Touart
Harry Murray
Final Decision On Fair Today In Mobile
The Mobile Tropical Fair Association weighs an extra 1000 dollars to fund what may be the best fair yet. Finance chair F M Backes and president A G Quinn expect merchants to subscribe after a test canvass on Dauphin Street. Chamber of Commerce and county have already pledged 1500 dollars toward the prize list as the meeting at 4:30 PM discusses admission policy and overall success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Tropical Fair Association
Mobile
A. G. Quinn
Association
F. M. Backes
Dauphin Streets
Huh. M. Hood
James Groom
E. J. Gower
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Quinn
The
Fair Association
Sudden Death in Theodore Ends Mrs Azelle Colotte
Mrs Azelle Colotte, wife of John Colotte, aged fifty years, died suddenly last night in Theodore Alabama from a heart attack. She was well known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Azelle Collote
John Collote
Ala
Weather Forecast for Mobile and Vicinity September 27 1912
UNCLE ZEB the WEATHER forecast for Mobile and vicinity predicts fair and cooler conditions tonight followed by a fair Saturday. Moderate north and northeast winds observed. Alabama weather mirrors this with cooler air east and south portions tonight and moderate winds. Mississippi forecasts fair tonight and Saturday with cooler near the coast and northeast winds. Official Weather Bureau map and meteorological table on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Charles Rudolph Named Head of Mobile and Ohio Passenger Dept
Charles Rudolph promoted to general passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio system succeeding J M Beall. R. V. Taylor becomes vice president and general manager, succeeding W B Duncan. H Nf Rauth named chief clerk in St Louis to fill Rudolph’s former post. The Board’s actions announced in New York and Mobile, with biographical notes on Rudolph.
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J. V. Taylor
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
New York City
William Butler Duncan
Charles Rudolph
Rudolph
J. M. Beall
H. Nf. Rauth
St. Louis
Rauth
Mobile
Fulton Building
Ala
St Louis
R. V. Taylor
V. P
G. M
W. W. Finley
Mobile and Ohio
Washington University
Bryant & Stratton
Business College
Wabash Railroad
Ohio
Chicago
Investigators Set Dates for Week of Hearings on Campaign Expenditures
Senate committee chair Clapp announced the next week’s schedule for hearings. On Monday September 30 figures include Ormsby McIurg and Cornelius N. Cliss Jr with books of his father, and key papers relating to the Harriman fund. Tuesday brings Flyon and Hooker to testify on expenditures. Joseph M. Dixon appears Wednesday, J Pierpont Morgan on Thursday, and Colonel Roosevelt Friday. A pre-session meeting will finalize other witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clapp
Senate
Ormsby McIurg
Roosevelt
Cornelius N. Cliss, Jr
Republican National Committee
Charles A. Peabody
I. H. Harriman
C. C. Tegethoff
BE. H. Harriman
Harriman Fund
William Flyon
Pittsburg
Elon H. Hooker
Progressive National Headquarters
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
J. Pierpont Morgan
Colonel Roosevelt
Teachers Institute in Mobile Ends After Week of Sessions
The Teachers Institute for Mobile and Baldwin counties closed at Leinkauf school in Mobile today after a weeklong session begun last Monday. Officers report the event a great success with visiting teachers deriving substantial benefit before departing for home.
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Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Leinkauf School
Delegates Named for Alabama Good Roads Meeting
The Mobile County board of revenue and road commissioners selected delegates to represent the county at the Alabama Good Roads Association sixteenth annual session in Birmingham from October 8 to 10. Delegates include John T. Bauer John D. Hagan F P Andrews Henry Brannan Chas Green W P Roberts J O Bolton Co Quar termus R Del Bruno E G Bradley Ss L Freeland B L Hamilton S H Real Martin Adams P Peterson KF Cazalas Sr P J Lyons H Pillans L Schwarz Albert P Bush T M Stevens Harry T Hartwell John T Cochrane BE J Troy F I Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Mobile County
Alabama Good Roads Association
City of
Birmingham
John T. Bauer
John D. Hagan
F. P. Andrews
Henry Brannan
Chas Green
W. P. Roberts
J. O. Bolton
Co. Quartermus
R. del Bruno
E. G. Bradley
Ss. L. Freeland
B. L. Hamilton
H. Real
Martin Adams
P. Peterson
KF. Cazalas, Sr
P. J Lyons
H. Pillans
L. Schwarz
Albert P. Bush
T. M. Stevens
Harry T. Hartwell
John T. Cochrane
BE. J. Troy
F. I. Thompson
Man Teacher Ends Life at Biloxi Camp Grounds
Prof D M Reynolds a teacher from Taylorville Mississippi at the Seashore Camp Grounds manual training school died by his own hand in Biloxi. He had been in poor mental condition for some time with reports of an unsettled state of mind.
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Biloxi
Biloxi, Miss
D. M. Reynolds
Taylorville
Miss
Seashore Camp Grounds
Here
Balloting on Strike In Georgia Railroad Labor Dispute
Augusta Ga Sept 27 There were no developments in the labor situation as workers on the Georgia Railroad ballot ballots and will not finish for two days Conductor flagman brakeman and yard men are involved A strike is probable unless concessions are made by the road
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Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Kalispell Weighs Ornamented Street Lighting Impact
Kalispell Montana with about 6000 residents touts its ornamental street lighting installed in 1912. Secretary Bernard of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce says the system is popular and attracting favorable advertising, with Main Street’s White Way transformation boosting merchant prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispell
Montana
Bernard
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Year’s chase for burglar successful
A bank robbery case spanning New Westminster to St Louis ends with the arrest of J Adams alias Walter Stacey, linked to a Canadian raid. A woman named Jeannette Little, posing as a cripple, aided the plot and was used to gain bank access before escape. Detectives tie the suspects to a Burns assault in Chicago and a Canada led raid.
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ST. Louis
New
Burns
Chicago
Adams
St Louis
Stacey
Sticey
George West
Gillespie
Kaw
Jeannette Little
Schuettler
Elkhart
Ind
Ednardaville
James W. Stacey
J. C. Adams
Lieutenant Burns
Siadia
Civic League Meeting Urges County to Publish Road Contracts
At a Mobile County Civic League meeting today resolutions were adopted calling on the county commissioners to answer prior league requests for publication of all road work contracts. A few other matters were informally discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County Civic League
League
Roosevelt accuses Wilson on steel deal in speech
In Boston on September 27 a charge is leveled that former President Theodore Roosevelt says Woodrow Wilson allowed the United States Steel Corporation to buy the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company to build power. The statement centers on alleged illegal action by Wilson.
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Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
Units States Steel Corporation of Thenessee Coal and Tron Company
Sernor Woodrow Wilson
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Industrial Workers
Foo Chow Port
Empire State Republicans
Teddy
Lquisianians
Solid South
State OF
Casas Standes
City Wharf
Uncle Zeb
Charles Rudolph New
W. B. Duncan
Morgan
Teachers’ Institute
Good Roads
British Columbia
Civic League Meeting
Wilson
Tony
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