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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Osborne Attacks Murphy

Discussion of the platform was enlivened by attack by Thomas NJ. osborne of Ai- bany upon Charles F. Murphy. the Tam many leader. Osborne, long identified with movements to dislodge Murphy and his friends from party prominence, vas jeered and he said when he named Mur- phy in connection with what he termed the cohesive power of public plunder." l"
 The platform ratifies the national demo- cratic platforms. desclares for progress sive legislation and indorses Governor Dix's administration
 Before the night session convened the New York county delegates. in caucus, lifted the unit rule Murphy told his friends to vote for whom they chose.
 Those placed in nomination for the gov ernorship were Martin H. Glynn. Albany; Congressman Williahm Salzer: Senator George B. Burd of Buffalo; Herman A. Metz, former comptroller of New York
 Joseph A. Kellogg. nominated Governor John A. Dix. The delegates applauded the governors name. The speaker ap- pealed for support for Governor Dix oh his administrative record and for what Judge Kelloog termed fair play.''
 Dix Leads on First Ballot
 The roll of delegates was then called and showed Governor Dix leading with 147: Sulzer 120; Metz 70; Glynn fG. Com gressman Francis Burton Harrison, who was not placed in nomination. received 2l votes. 226 votes are necessary for choice. There was no choice on the second ballof. only scattering changes from the first bal lot resulting.
 MT. sulser. however. went ahead Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
DISCUSS QUESTION
 0F GENERAL STRIKE

Lawrence, Mass. october 2-T'he ques- tion of another general strike in tht textile mills of Lawrence was discusse tonight by the central committee of t. Industrial Workers of the World. ta
 The meeting considered the report OCT subcommittee which has visited the toe tile mills to ascertain what action ry mill agents intended to take ace the alleged discharge of operatives s participated in the protest" strike . last Monday. Y.
 William D. Haywood, the IndustrE Workers of the World organizer. WI returned here tonight from Salem, sai' after a conference with other leaders oi his organization:
 ''The mill owners in Lawrence are now on strike against the operatives whom they have refused to take back into the mills. The I. w. W. will have to discuss means to fight this kind of strike."
 Later tonight the following statement was given out:
 f'The central committee concluded that those at work shali remain there and those that have been discriminated against shall stay out quietly. In the meantime the committee advises those at work to prepare for action when such action is deemed necessary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
ADMIRAL YOUNG DIES SUDDENLY IN NEW YORK HOTEL Had Been HI Since Tuesday, Born in Lexington
 in 1852

New York. october 2.-Rear Admiral Lucien Young, formerly captain of the Mare Island navy yard at San Francisco, died here late today after a brief ill., ness. A deficiency of blood, brought on by a ruptured blood vessel of the stom- ach was given as the cause of death.
 He was 60 years old and had prom inent record of service as a naval off rer
 Rear Admiral Young was attacked by illness on Tuesday evening at the wal dorf-Astoria. where he had engaged suite upon his arrival here week ago. His personal friend. pr. Hermanus Baer of Mount Vernon, was summoned to at tend him. The patient failed to improve. Oxygen was finally resorted to and he ap- psrently became better. Father Hughes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03

Tt Is difficult to see for what req son the Balkan states, under these cir cumstances. desire to wage a wal which would immediately result in the settling of Turco-Italian peace and TO- leasing largo Turkish forces for use in Macedonia.
 The possibility of any great power cut may be regarded as out of the question. Hostilities certainly will be localized"
 The Turkish embassy here believes that there is scarcely one chance In 20 of preserving the peace.
 It is noticeable that the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung admits that the powers have not yet reached any un- derstanding with regard to localizing the war.
 The Lokal Anzeiger says this can be arranged when the Russian foreign minister, M. Sazonoff, visits Berlin, where he Is due in a few days.
 The Tageblatt and other important pa pers are far from sharing official optm- ism regarding the uanimity of the powers and ask to be shown tangible evidence Of this. They urge that a definite declara- not be permitted. The papers lay stress on the fact that none or the Balkan states will be able to finance the war for any length of time and regard this and the delay in the Balkan allies presenting a joint ultimatiIm to Turkey as the only encouraging features of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03

of St. Patrick's church. answering a mes sage sent to Cardinal Farley, who was absent from the cathedral, reached the side of the dying admiral shortly before the end. The patient was then uncon- scious, but hope was not abandoned and efforts of the physicians to stimulate the heart action were kept up until 1t was determined life was extinct.
 At the adniral,s bedside when he died were h. wife and several relatives. Mrs. Frank O. Young, wife of the admiral s only surviving brother. had returned to- day to her home in Lexington, Ky, to arrange for visit which Rear Admiral Young had planned to make in that city. He was to have left for the home of his brother in Kentucky tomorrow.
 Cardinal Farley, who was a close friend of the rear admiral arrived at the hotel shortly after the announcement was made that the officer was dead.
 Arrangements were made tonight to re- move the body of the rear admiral to the Brooklyn Navy yard. where it will re- main until the funeral arrangements are completed
 Rear Admiral Young. accompanied by his wife went to Savannah, Ga, and re- mained there several days before sailing for this city.
 Rear Admiral Young was born In Lex ington. Ky, was graduated from the Ma val academy in 1873. and was suceessiyely promoted until he reached the rank of rear admiral in 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Governor Dix, the vote standing sulzer

Governor Dix, the vote standing Sulzer Al, Dix 124
 On the third ballot Sulzer went to 1S5, while Dix dropped to S7. Governor Dix $ name was then withdrawn, and on the fourth ballot MT. Sulzer was nominated.
 As the various counties began to turn their votes over to Congressman Sulzer on the fourth ballet, Judge Kellogg asked unanimous consent to withdraw the name of Governor Dix, and to move that MT. Sulzer be unanimously nominated. The action was seconded. but Chairman Parker announced it was necessary to complete the roll call. When this formal ltv ended the chair announced that Con gressman Suzer had been named for gov ernor, having received all the votes of the convention except three cast for Mar tin H. Glynn. Mir Glynn was nominated lieutenant governor. The convention then adjourned until tomorrow morning when the remainder of the ticket will be nomi- mated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03

of convicts in building roads and fed eral control of interstate highways.
 Washin gton-All national banks in the United States reporting their con- dition on September 4, as compared with June IA, show a gain of ss7o00. 900 In loans and discounts, losses of $50, 0,000,000 in cash and gains of $66,- 600, 900 in individual deposits. Gains in all three items are shown over the report of a year ago.
 New Orleans.-Federal Judge Rufus E. Foster today granted the request of attorneys for the defense for the appointment of a commission to ex- anime into the sanity of Howard b. Edwards, the bandit who held up the New York limited train of the Louis vile and Nashville railroad the night of September 4
 New York.-Panels of 250 talesmen were drawn today for the trial of Po- lice Lieut. Charles Becker, charged with the murder of Herman Rosenthal. the gambler The trial is set for nexr Monday. District Attorney Whitman expects that the jury will be completed within two days.
 Phoenix, Ariz-Dissatisfac with the prison reform policies of Gov. w. P Hunt, on the part of those opposed to the "honor system" and the liberal use of the executives parole powers, has crystalized in an attempt to in- yoke the recall against the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03

chancellories are deyising a plan for the permanent settlement of the Macedonian troubles. The Balkan crisis will hasten peace be- tween Italy and Turkey, according to the prevalent opinion in Italian diplomatie
 circles This is regarded as the only way In which Turkey can claim free hand on the sea to permit transportation of
 her troops from Asiatic Turkey. The great fleet of Italy being thus removed as a factor. the Ottoman navy would be free to subjugate the Greeian fleet. which is it's inferior.
 Prices on all the Italian bourses fell sharply today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
LABORER CONFESSES TO
 MURDER OF LITTLE GIRL

a e+ ( Detroit, October 2--George Spengler. Q laborer, 30 years old, confessed to the police tonight that he murdered 12- year-old Matilda Refs, whose mutilated body was found last night in an alley at the rear of her fathers home. Ac- cording to the police, spengler, who is described as degenerate, gave com rlete details of the crime.
 q met the girl and talked to her he said "She knew me and was not afraid
 '.I took my jack knife and cut her throat first, then mangled her body
 Spengler was neighbor of the Refs family and had. often been In their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03

Salt Lake City.-Vivaldo Coaracy, representing the Brazilian government at the international congress today presented a resolution looking to bet ter cooperation between the countries represented at the congress on all mat ters relating to irrigation and land reclamation.
 Boston.--Because President Taft laid the corner stone of the new home of the Boston Y. NJ C.. A. today, Chi- cago Bricklayers' union No. 23 has been asked to withdraw the card of hon. crary membership 1t recently gave him The request was voted tonight by Bos- ton Bricklayers' union No. 3 on. the ground that the building was being erected by non union labor.
 Cumming, Ga.-Escorted by 150 en- listed men and 17 officers of the state militia, the six negroes charged with the assault and death of white girl reached here tonight. There was little excitement, only handful of men anc boys being at the station to meet the troops.
 Atlantic City.-Henry Anderson of Richmond, Va, speaking before the American Road Congress today, advo- cated a tax on automobiles according to their horsepower, other vehicles as to their weight and width of tire. use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Ten Children Burned

st. Bernard. Quebec. October 2.-The 10 children ranging in age from IS months to f5 years of Alexander Gravel of this place were burned to death today, Gravel and his wife left their home last night and returning early at dawn found it m flames. They were unable to aid the chii- dren whose deaths they witnessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Committee Supports Government

Constantinople. October 2.-After the is- suance of orders by the Turkish ministry today for the mobilization of the Turkish army, the committee of union and prog ress proclaimed it's whole support of the government in defense of the empire. Thirty thousand Albanians. through their chiefs, informed the government of their readiness to undertake any service in defense of the fatherand. Similar pa trlotc devotion has been displayed by all classes
 Greece protested today through her ministers here against the detention of Greek vessels in Turkish waters for the transport of Ottoman troops, which step the Turkish government announced would be taken yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Italy a Peacemaker

Rome. October 2.-Italy, although at war with Turkey for a year past joined the ranks of the peacemakers today and gave her support to the powers trying to prevent the Balkan states from at- lacking her enemy. Specific instructions have been sent to the Italian ministers at Athens. Sofia. Belgrade and Cettinje to join in representations of other great powers In urging moderation and avoid ance of provocative action. while the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03

He was taken into custody shortly after the crime was discovered last night and after being held in solitary confinement all day the detectives to- night he was ready to tell his story.
 Late tonight Spengler told the police a story, which, if true, clears up the mystery surrounding a similar crime committed nearly three years ago. On December 12, 1909, the body of 11-year- old Helen Brown was found mutilated in a coal yard in this city. Many sus- poets were arrested but no one ever was convicted of the murder. Spengler tonight told the police he committed the crime.
 Spengler also told the police he had attacked two other girls in Detroit within the last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03

asserted their determination not to per init any dismemberment of Turkey and it will be made quite clear to the bellig- erents in any pronouncement that may be issued that even in the event of vic- tory they have nothing to gain but glory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Servia Refuses Request

Belgrade, servla. october 2.--Represen- tati,es of the powers have requested the Seryian government not to concentrate the mobIllzed army near the Turkish frontier, as that would increase the dan ger of conflict In reply the premier said the concentration had been ordered by the commander in chief, whose duty it was 10 safeguard the territorial inter. ests of the country. Nevertheless all pre-, cautions would be taken to avoid the ap pearance of defiance on the part o Servia.
 The government, added the premier would be only too glad to accept the gooc offices of the powers and would under take any measure that would obviate az gravating the situation. Servia has ever dropped the idea of recalling her repre- sentative from Constantinople, had Fur key not stopped the transport of Serviaf war material
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Germany Extremely Pessimistic

Berlin, October 2.-A pessimistfc semi official statement intimating that war was highly probable was published in todays Nord Deutsche Allegmeine zeitung Hope was expressed that the powers would be able to prevent a gem eral devastation. The German banks have refused to extend any credit to the Balkan states. Bulgaria foresee- ing this has been accommodating gold steadily for many months. The war scare was felt on the bourse, but spec ulation showed great and latent pow CTS of resistance Breaks in prices on realizing operations did not exceed l point.
 The statement which speaks with a plainnness found only in semi-official promulgations of the most serious kind, is as follows;
 "The alleged or actual measures of Turkish mobilization have given the Bal kan states a reason or excuse for mob iizing their forces. 1t cannot be deter mined with certainty whether their ac- tion is q counter move to the Turkish preparations or whether 1t indicates se- rous beligerent intentions. The meas ures taken by the Balkan states how ever, undoubtedly have increased the pos sibility of collision between them and Turkey
 '"rhe efforts of the powers to preserve peace continues. However lamentable it would be should these efforts prove un- successful, there still would be no cause for immediate anxiety concerning Ger man interests. still more so because there is every reason to hope that the conflict, if 1t should occur, will be confined to the scene of its origin.
 European Cabinet Ready
 at ta ba, ,ta al Increased the probability of conflict, The European cabinets, however, have been forced to reckon with this possibility for q considerable period, and have had ample time to discuss among themselves their attitudes in such an eventuality.
 With a firm will on the part of all the powers to prevent an extension of the conflict, they ultimately must arrive at an understanding on the subject If therefore, the immediate possibility of a collision in the Balkans cannot be disre- garded 1t may confidently be expected that a conhagraton of wider extent into which the European great powers might be drawn will be avoided"
 The German foreign minister. Aldred Von Aiderlen- Waeehter. in an inter view on the situation In the Balkans made public today. said:
 "The situation is so procarious from a military point of view that hostiI- ities may break out at any moment. The great powers however, are united in their determination not to permit any change in the territorial position. It Is hoped that the certainty of gain ing only glory and no acquisition of territory if they are successful may.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Balkan Object a Problem

at the last moment. exert pacifyinl effect on the Balkan states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Mir. Lahmann Talks
he general mansger said:

The general manager salu.
 The loss will not fall below s40.000. and there is some doubt as to whether that will cover it fully. It was partially covered by insurance. The hundreds of car wheels that were in the pit at the time of the fire have probably been ruined. The loss cannot be correctly es- timated until the debris has been moved away and an inspection of the car wheels under there made
 MT. Lahmann said he could make no statement last night on the amount of insurance carried. As far as possible, 1t was ascertained that the cause of the blaze was from the charging room. and that a live coke had dropped down from the cupola and ignited one of the wooden rafters This fire might have burned several hours and gained considerable headway before being noticed, as the fire and smoke would have been confined in the cupola.
 Yesterday morning was the first time that the company has opened it's doors for work since last Friday evening and l25 men had been returned to work yes terday by the action of the foundry owners. The fire will throw all of the moulders out of work again. The regular working shift of the plant was 125 men.
 The Birmingham Car and Manufactur- ing company has daily output of 125 standard railroad car wheels and 1M small street car wheels, and has been in operation for some time. The plant Is one of the largest of its kind in or around Birmingham and has the largest output.
 It was understood from the officials of the company that repair work would begin at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
Roads Rough

The roads were rough and almost impossible for the heavy automobile fire trucks to make headway and much time was consumed in the trip. At the foundry 1t was impossible to get wa ter from plug and the water main leading to the plant was tapped. Two streams were played on the blaze, while negro employees operated another line from the far end.
 The building was dry and the wood ready for fire and with the headway that it had the fremen were unable to save the foundry. though they placed the other buildings completely out of any danger. Three other buildings, the blacksmith shop, the power house and the pattern shop, besides the office, were saved from the flying sparks Following the arrival of the fire wagons, the watchmap- had notified the president and the general manager of th& company. J. H. Lahmann, the gen. eral manager of the car foundry. was at the bedside of his sick mother when called, but hurried to the scene. The president of the company. Ed Hillar, was unable to come and authorized MT Lah- mann to make any statements necessary as to the probable amount of loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
REPRESENTATIVE SULZER NOMINATED OVER DIX BY EMPIRE
 STATE CONVENTION

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
S4O,0OOLOSSFR FROM FOUNDRY FIRE AT | NORTH BIRMINGHAM Birmingham Car and Manu- featuring Go. Plant
 Damaged
 FIRE DEPARTMENT
 NOT CALLED AT FIRST Large Number of Unmilled Car Wheels Destroyed by Water. Three Companies Called Out. Insurance Unknown

Tie foundry of the Birmingham Car and Manufacturing company at Thirty fourth street and Thirty-ifth avenue, North Birmingham. was completely de- stroyed by fire last evening. causing an estimated loss of s4o.ooo.
 The foundry. covering several thous- and square feet was built of steel and wooden framing and there were thous- ands of dollars worth of unmilled car wheels lying in the pit of the foundry. numbering between 22o0 and 230O, which were, practically ruined by the immense quantity of water poured upon them
 The blaze was first discovered about s o'clock by Night Waterman Nabors when he stepped from the office to make his rounds When first he noticed the flames only one end of the building was burning. With the assistance of several negroes, whom he called from their houses, he attempted to check the blaze They fought the fire with a single stream and with buckets for almost half an hour, and then Majors notified the North Birmingham fire sta } tion. When this company appeared on the scene the whole of the building was ablaze and the fire was fast gain- ing headway toward the other build ings of the plant. The captain of the North Birmingham station called Fire Chief Bennett and told him of the ex- tent of the fire and the Fountain Heights and North Highlands station then were ordered out from the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-03
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

of convicts in building roads and fed eral control of interstate highways.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
MANY OFFENDERS
 IN POLICE COURT

Nine violators. were arraigned be. fore Judge J. R. Stewart on minor charges ill police scourt Yesterday morning. The total fines were $34
 The cases were Gertrude Johnson negress, violating city ordinance, $5; R. B. Baker, negro, violating cr.y or dinance, $5;, J, Mitchell, white, leav- ing team. unattended, $2; Henry Lamerant, white, drunk on street, $3; Lorenza Van Buren, negro, drunk on street, $3; Cincero Edwards, negro. disturbing the peace by fighting, $5; Will Young, negro, disturbing the peace, $5; George Diffen, white drunk on the stree:t, $3; Clifton Brown, negro, leaving team unat- tached, s3. A large number of ar rests were made yesterday and Judge Stewart will probably be a busy man this morning in court ,''@
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
LiyerpOOI Cotton.

Liverpool, April .2s.-fotton-spot closed in fair demand, points lower. American fair, 4.73d: good middling, 6 6S5d; middling, 6.61d; low middling, 6.31d; good ordinary, 5S9d; ordinary, 5.55d. Sales of the day, 5000 bales, of which 300 bales were for specula- ton, and export and included 4,700 bales American Receipts, 35,000 bales, including 32,500 bales Ameri- can
 Futures opened easier and closed barely steady, April, 6.3Sd; April May, May-June, June-July, 6.34 1-2d ;; July-August, 6.34d; :August-Septem- Der, 632d; September-O October, CPS 1-2d; October-November, 6.26d; November-D December, :6.24d; ,Decem- ber-January, January-February, 6.23d; February March, 6.23 1-2d; March April, 6.24 1-2d.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-24
BRYAN & McNEW 06 Pine Phone 9H
LADIES

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 627 B. 9th. Pine Bluff. Ark