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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Has Worked Continuously

'He says that he has been operating and breaking into houses in Birming- ham continuously for the past five months, and that a great deal of the property was placed in pawnshops. here and in Memphis. We recovered quite q lot of this jewelry in local pawnshops as he admitted that he pawned every thing he could and then tore up the tickets. The two we found on him ere for things which he recently stole Tomorrow will probably disclose other offenses in Birmingham and probably the other cities.
 It was stated at headquarters last night that d charge of burglary and grand larceny would be placed against the negro in each of the cases charged a gainst him, and that warrants would be sworn -o,ut.
 W,natley was arresed in his room ir a section of tie city termed by the po- Ice as "Buzzard's Roost."' which in- cludes the city blocks from Twenty second street to Twenty-seventh and from First to Fifth avenues. Just what house this was or the street numbe. was not disclosed, as it is understood that others may be arrested In connec- ton with the case. He hired room and paid his rent in weekly payments. and always in advance. He kept very little property here and his persona. effects were always in a suitcase and trunk, as though ready for a flight on a moments notice. Negroes about there are alleged to have stated to the police that Whatley was rarely in his room before l o'clock in the morning. The negro himself is stated to have sad that he went on burglary trip almost every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
SSOOO FOR ARREST
 OF TRAIN ROBBERS

Oklahoma City, october a0.-Rewards aggregating sS0O0 were offered today by state and federal authorities for the arr rest and conviction of bandits who held up and robbed a Missouri. Kansas and Texas passenger train near Eufaula, okla, Tuesday morning. Posses still are securing the wild country in which the robbery took place but have no trace of the furtiVeS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Sultan Congratulates Nc

Constantinople October 30,-The Sultan today sent the following message to Nazim Pasna;
 Your two telegrams announcing the success of our army caused great satis- faction. I congratulate you as well as the> commanders, officers and men, May the good God make you worthy of his clemency and the favor of the prophet.
 May blessings be showered on you in this world and they surely will in the next.
 May it please God that we shall near soon of your complete work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Scutari in Danger

Rieka, October 30,-The Montenegrns have captured an important position on Mount Bardignol, thus completing accord on Scutari.
 A vigorous bombardment is being main- tained daily against Tarabosch, but no decisive progress has been made. Floods on Friday carried away bridge across the river near Scutari, cutting off 1000 Turkish troops from the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Deaths and Funerals
C. M. Hanin

C. M Hagin, aged 42 years, died yes torday morning at o'clock at his late residence in Ragland. The services will be conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence in Ragland, the in- terment taking place in the Ragiand cemetery Lige Loy will have charge or the arrangements In Ragland this morning. The deceased is survived by fcur children, all of Ragland: Effie and Matte Hagin, Mrs. Ed Langford and Mrs. Lee Merritt; also two brothers, c. P. Hagin of Ragland and John T. and Edwin, both of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
NEGRO CQNFESSES
 MANY 'B0RGLAR|ES Stolen Property Valued at
 $500 Recovered WOMAN IS ARRESTED
Whatley Admits Fifteen Burglaries and Says There Were Many He Couldn't Remember-Oper-
 ated in Three Cities

As the result of the arrest of James Nhatley. negro, yestewuas1morning atf. a,clsocK. startling seies of bur gi!aries have been disclosed sw. the po- lice. s. ' '7'-
 After almost three hours grfn1hg and questioning last night by the de- tectives, whatley is alleged to have confessed to 15 burglaries, eight of Which he indicated by the name. and address of the person whom he Is said to have confessed that he robbed
 At the end of this time the negro asked that he be put back in his cell. that he couldn't remember all of the houses he had entered and robbed. City Detectives Ray and Fully have worked on the case and the arrest of the ac- cused followed the collection of evil dence by them
 Martha Hall, negro woman, was ar rested late last night by the detectives, following the talk with Whatley. She was committed to jail on charge Of grand larceny and is alleged to have worked in connection with the negro man. aiding him in hiding stolen prop efty.
 Whatley was arrested by Officer Propst after two days of search
 Two pawn tickets were found on the negro's person and following these clues the detectives obtained several
 
 CT jewelry and valuable pieces of sil- yer and some pistols also have been recovered by the police. The total amount of property which the negro is charged with stealing during the past five months was valued by the police yesterday afternoon at $900 Of tl.is amount all has been recovered with the exception of about $300 worth of jewelry, mostly watches.
 Last night at o'clock the prisoner was taken to the detectives private of fee and there questioned by Chief Bod eker and Detectives Fully, Murphy, Ray and Williams. The investigation did not end until 9:30, when he was re- turned to jail.
 Confesses to Fifteen Burglaries
 At Headquarters last night it was stated that Whatley had confessed to Is burglaries, eight of which he in- dicated by the name and address and others which the negro said he couldn't remember. The eight were as follows: C. F. Enslen's residence, 2155 Highland avenue, lot of jewelry stolen on the evening of October z; this property was recovered. B. F. Jackson, 210U Fifth avenue, jewelry. property recoy- cred; A. G. Smith, 920 South Nine tcenth street. property recovered; Mir. Danzs, Fifth avenue between Twenty first and Twenty-second streets. prop erty still not recovered; A. Price. 1113 North Twenty fifth street. property not recovered; pr. D. Ballard, 1115 North Twenty fifth street, property not recov- cred, and J. Phillips. 2019 Quinlan ave- nue. part of stolen property recov- cred.
 In speaking to a>reporter yesterday evening Detective Fully, who has been fiji charge of the case, said:
 This negro is undoubtedly account able for remarkable series of bur- slaries which have puzzled the depart ment for some time. He confessed 70 IS burGlaries and when we had talked to him for over two hours said, T can't remember all of the houses that I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Adrianople Surrounded

Sofia, October 30.-Adrianople is now completely surrounded by the Bulgarians whose attacks are meeting with great success, according to the minister. The position of the Turks is critical. There are persistent rumors that the Bulgarian cavalry has reached Rodosto. where the Turks have been landing troops brought from Asia Minor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Greeks Are Active

Kosani Turkey, October 30.-The Greek army, under Grown Prince Con- stantine. after seizing the Turkish town of Verria. cut the railway communi- cation with Monastir.
 The principal Musselman residents in the district have rendered submission to the crown prince.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
King Spares Soldiers

Rieka, October 3O.--King Nicholas in reply, to the question:: How long will Scutari hold out?" said today:
 We should have been fin possession days ago if I were not obliged to all ways have regard for the valuable lives of my soldiers. My Montenegrins are bfave and full of self-sacrifice but their numbers are inconsiderable. My sacred duty is to spare their lives so that Mon tenegro may be able to win more battles. We have sufficient time for, even without our assistance, the common cause Of the Balkan Kingdoms has already been crowned with success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Dies at Age of 1O1 Years

Nashville, October ~.-According 70 . special from Selmer, Tenn, Mrs. Dillio Ingle. aged 101 years. died there today. Mrs Ingle had lived in McNairy county al her life and had been member t<1 tie church for 67 years. She is surviv< by a large number of children, grand children, great grandchildren and xrol great grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
YALE FOOTBALL
 PLAYER IS DEAD

New Haven, Conn. October O.-Theo- dore Woodbury York, right guard of the Yale varsity football team. died tonight after q brief illness of pneumonia.
 He was taken i'll after playing in the game against the army at West Point October F.
 On account of York's death the Yale football management tonight cancehed the game that was to have been played in New Haven Saturday with Colgate university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Col. |. J. Lee

Services over the repains of Col l. ]. Lee, aged S5 years, who died Tues day afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. D. E. Crockett, 1891 Lee Avenue, West End, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence. the interment taking place in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased Is survived by four daughters and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Plot to Kill Europeans

London October 30.--According to trust worthy information plot has been dis covered at Beirut to massacre the lead ing European residents. In response to the appeal of the French consul there is a French warship now cruising in Syrian waters.
 The Servian legation In London has received a dispatch announcing that the headquarters of the Servlan army was today transferred to Uskup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
German Shin on Duty

Berlin, October 30--A semi-official news received today that the request of the porte and with the consent ot the German Emperor the German guard ship, Loreley, has proceeded for Salonikl ir order, if necessary, to bring the eX- Sultan to Constantinople.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Decide Fate of Saloniki

London, October 31,--The advancing Ser vian forces from Us<up in conjunction with the Greeks says an Elassona dis atch, are forcing the Turks to concen- trate west of Saloniki. They probably will be comHlted to fight the Greeks and ServianS between Verrla and Sa loniki. and this battle will decide the fate of Saloniki.
 A Sofia dispatch says a great battle has occurred near Luleburgas, which the Bulgarians captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Jeannette Bests Johnson

outpointed Jim Johnson of Philadelphia in eight of ten rounds of q fast bout here tonight. Willie Lewis. the local middle weight, knocked out Dia Thomas, the English light heavyweight. in the third round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Advance on Salonika

London, October 30.-Greeks today occupied the Turkish town of Verria without resistance, according to an Athens dispatch. The Greek army now is within 50 miles of Salonika. 1t IS believed railroad communication from Verris to Monastin is intact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Mrs. Mary Ann NayIor

The remains of Mrs. Mary Naylor who died Tuesday at the family resi- dence. 10s Crews street. were sent yes terday afternoon at o'clock to Amer icus, Ga, by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Interest in Adrian0ple

Sofia, October 3l.-Public attention has reen centered in the operations around Adrianople and the movements of the Rulgarians against Laleburgas. This town is an important point in the Turk ish second line of defense which stretches from there westward to Demotica. Its character would indicate that this second line has been broken. Should this be the case the Turks probably would re- treat to Tchorlu where they possibly might make a stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Forget Status Quo Formula

Sofia, October S0-The Mir. semi-of- ficial newspaper, declares that if Euro
 pean diplomacy is honestly desirols to establish lasting peace after the war it's duty is 10 forget the status quo for rlula After the bloody sacrifices anu glorious victories. says the paper. ''tnls formula deals blow at the brave allied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31


 number After that by calmness and en- ergy he succeeded in retiring with the greater part of his contingent.
 Other Turkish corps retreated disorder ly. The main body retreated toward Visya where the contingents commanded by Fahri Pasna and Djemal Pasha stepped the rout and restored some sem blance of order Fahri Pasha held the Bulgarians temporarily in check and re- captured four of the guns they had taken from the Turks.
 Order Restored
 Last Sunday order among the Turks had been restored completely. They then resumed the offensive cautiously pending the arrival of endorsements. Within four days four contingents of Turkish troops have been dispatched from Con stantnople in the direction of Kirk Kilis- sch while others have been ordered to proceed by sea and land. The Ottoman government has informed the foreign am- bassadors that 1t cannot allow consuls to send cipher telegrams as military in formation had been furnished to the Bull garian army in that way
 Nazim Pasha, under exundation from kustendje Roumanla sends the follow ing report:
 The Adrianople army made a sortie to the west in the direction of Maras. where 1t found a special Bulgarian brigade. The Turks inflicted consider able loss on the Bulgarian force. com peIling It to retreat. The Bulgarians dispersed to Kemalekuei and Servai- kcui."
 Other telegrams received from Nazirn Pasha, dated last night, says that of fersive operations by the Turks near Visya were crowned with victory; that the Bulgarians at Tcherkosskeui were forced to retire, and the Bulgarian con- tingent operating in the front had to retreat in poor order"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Albanians Burn Town

Athens, october 3O.-Albanians have burned the fiourshing town of Metzovo, at the foot of the Pindus mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Commanders Quarrel

Belgrade, Seryia. October 30--A quar- rel occurred among the Turkish com manders after their defeat at Kuma- nova by the Servians, according to re- ports from Uskup The result was that Zekki Pasha. the commander in chief, ordered a retreat while a few officers acting on their own responsibility oi- dered their men to resist the Servian advance at Veles
 It is also reported that the Turkish commander at Monastir was killed by one of his own officers because he or- dered further resistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Turks Effect Landing

London. october 31.-Thirty thous- and Turkish troops, according to in- formation from Turkish sources. have effected a landing on the Black sea coast. They will attack the Bulgar7 fans In the flank and rear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

severe tax on it's resources. The su- pcriority of the, Bulgarian artillery prevents any effective Turkish fire. The garrison repeatedly has attempted sor- lies. which invariably have been re- pulsed
 London October 31.--The Sofia cor respondent of the Times says it may be concluded that very severe fight ing has occurred around Adrianople. The besieging forces have been rein forced by two regiments numbering 5000 men More than 2000 wounded already have arrived there, including 200 Turks with several Turkish off ccrs.
 Four thousand volunteers left Sofia tonight for the frontier in civilian clothes and unarmed. They will be sup rlled with rifles taken from the Turks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Battle in Thrace

Vienna, October 30.-The correspond cnt of the Reichspost says that both the Turkish and Bulgarian armies now battling in Thrace concentrated their strength on the eastern wing, leaving their western wings, which are be- lieved to be engaged near Luleburgas comparatively weak.
 The attack on the Turkish army along the Erkene river by the Bull garian eastern army began yesterday y with a bombardment of the modern earthworks to the northwest front or Adrianople. The Turks replied feebly. Additional Bulgarian howitzers were moved under cover of darkness to ad : vantageous positions and the bombard- ment was resumed at 8 o'clock In the morning. Within two hours the infan- try advanced.
 Two large Bulgarian forces took part in the operations. the right wing nov ing in the direction of Luleburgas and Tchorlu. It was composed of the great CT part of the cavalry and three bri- gades of General ivanoffs army. which had been replaced before Adrianople by reservists. Strong columns proceed ed by way of Havsa and Halipie to the south of. Erkene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

broke into, but there were a lot more than you have found out He says that he has operated in three cities, New Orleans, Memphis and Birmingham and that his method of working was to burglarize a place. hide the stolen goods and go to another of the cities and sell it there. Then he would break in some place there and come here and snll if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7se.
SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones 9.

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phones iocs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Bulgarians Driven Back

At Tchiflikoi the Bulgarians were driven back in northerly direction. The advance of the eastern group was delayed by a thickly wooded country and the almost impossible character of the road. which rain had converted into morass. But the general ad : vance has now been resumed. Strong. columns. which marched by way Of Midia. are moving in the direction of Sultan Bagtche and Istrandia.
 There are 100000 Mussulmen refu- ; gees In Adrianople whose presence Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
French on Guard

Paris. October sO.-officiaI adviees r,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

As the result of the arrest of James Ahatley. a negro, yestewua s1morning at fa a,clsccK. startling sefies of bur- gi.aries have been disclosed sw. the po-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
|LUTEBURGAS FALLS
 BEFORE VICTORIOUS
 BULGARIAN ARMY

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11

two diners, buffet car, a baggage
car, tourist sleeper for the train
crew and the officers car Of the
roads over which it travels. The
train will have it's own telephone ex-
change, and the Wisconsin Telephone
Company will furnish connections witt
the local exchange in every town Wis
tied.
The men who will make up this par
ty will include heads Of manufactur-
ing establishments, jobbing houses
and financial institutions, the idea Of
the annual trade excursion being to
cement more closely the business and
personal relations between merchants
of the cities visited and those of
Milwaukee. The members Of the
party desire to learn of the local in
dustries and advantages of the towns
visited, as well as to ascertain the
possibilities of increasing their own
trade. The leading Milwaukee papers
" III nave 1tpI OoShIdI CI LLIO
train, who will write up each town
visited on the trip, giving a good op=
portunity for local advertising. It
is the desire of the excursionists to
meet their old customers and make
new ones; to meet the business men
and leading citizens of each place
visited. They do not expect any for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
KNOCKED
SENSELESS

William McGIynn, the we'll known
buss man while backing out a three
seated rig out of his barn about noon
Friday was suddenly knocked sense
less by the tongue striking him on
the right side of the head under the
ear. His son was helping him back
the rig out and all of a sudden he
noticed his father lying on the barn
floor apparently lifeless. He hur-
ried home and told his mother who
summoned assistance and Mr. Nc
Glynn was taken home unconscious
and remained unconscious until four
o'clock, in the afternoon On inves-
+igation it was found that in backing
the rig out of the barn one of the
wheels struck the side of the barn,
throwing the tongue suddenly with
such force that Mr. McGlynn was
Knocked senseIess thereby. DR.. Hou-
gen was called and attended Mr. Nc
GIynn and he is now getting along
pretty well, altho he may be con-
fined to the house for several days.
The sides of his head, neck and shoul-
der are very sore from the blow and
the fall on the floor. The accident
happened so suddenly that Mr.. Nc
Glynn didn't know what struck him
until he came to, later in the after
noon. 1t was a close call for Mr..
McGlynn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
KEEP OFF
THE GRASS
Protect the Parks

The janitor of the Public Library
building, Mr.. Hambrecht is doing all
he can to protect the little grass plot
in front OF the Library building, but
in spite of his wiring and precau-
tions he don't appear to be able to
keep tn pedestrians off. Why? Is
it carelessness, Indifference or lack
of love for the beautiful? Private
lawns are abused the same way and
for the same reasons. We wish our
citizens and especially the young
people would be more careful and
considerate of private and public
property. We will never have a
beautiful citv to live in until every
body considers it their duty to help
beautify public places and keep
them so. Reader will you help and
report any trespass that comes to
your notice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
DEATH Of MRS.
F. A. NIMITS

Word has been received in this city
from Mrs. J. H. Lindermann, daugh-
ter of Rev. and Mrs. F. A Nimits, of
Marinette, announcing the death of
her mother, Mrs. NiInits, at Mari
nette, Thursday morning, April 4. It
was known to a few of Mrs. Nimits'
friends in this city that she had not
been in good health for the past two
years, suffering from heart troubia
and complications connected there
with. Rev. and Mrs. Nimits were
formerly residents of Grand Rapids
where he was pastor of the M. E.
church for several years, preceding
their removal to Stevens Point. The
family have been living in Marinette
only since last fall. The deceased
leaves besides her husband, one
daughter, Mrs. J. H Lindermann Of
this city, and one son, Chas. who was
living at home. The funeral service
was held on Monday, in Marinette,
and interment was made at Apple
ton, Wis. Mrs. Nimits was dear
ly loved by all her friends in this
city who enjoyed her acquaintance
and they are greatly grieved over
the knowledge of her death. The
bereaved husband and family have the
sympathy of this community in their
bo11I of bereavement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11

ters to be taken up at this meeting
that are of vital Importance to the
community where plumbing work lis
installed, as well as to the iRdivieu-
al plumbers, and full attendance of
all members is expected.
Every honorable means is being
used to elevate the trade to a high
er plane. In cities that are of suffi-
cient size a plumbing ordinance will
be demanded as required in accord
ance with the present state law. In
the smaller cities, a sense of pride
and a realization of their obligation
to the community has to be estab-
lished where it is lacking in the
breast of every master and journey
man plumber that will demand a
higher grade of work to be turned
out, than is being done at the pres
the journeyman plumber receive con-
sideration at these meetings, but an
effort will be made to induce every
master plumber to install nothing
but high grade fixtures and material
such as the manufacturers fully guar
antee from both mechanical and
sanitary standpoint.
The feasibility of giving an outing
party at some future date, this COM
ing season to the members with their
families and sweethearts will be dis
cussed at this meeting also.