A Bad Storm Sweeps the South
The government weather bureau reports a tropical disturbance reaching the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts with a severe storm center. Wires are down in Mobile and Pensacola, wind speeds up to 48 miles per hour in New Orleans, and the system is expected to move northward with general rains east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio. Storm warnings extend from Norfolk to Jacksonville on the Atlantic and from New Orleans to the northern Florida coast on the Gulf.
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Louisiana
Mobile
Pensacola
New Orleans
Ohio Rivers
Atlantic Coast
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Gulf Coast
Wire Trouble in the South Rumor Flows From New Orleans
Reports say a rumor of an ideal wave hitting New Orleans caused Wall Street alarm at 10 40 am but a later dispatch indicates New Orleans suffered no serious damage though high water and strong east winds caused telegraph outages. The south faced a severe storm with damage around New Orleans and Pensacola.
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VY York
New Or
Wall Street
Theodore Price
Gulf
New Orleans
Pensacola
Mobile Storm Paralyzes Wire Network With Coastal Damage
Mobile reports 45 mph NW winds and 29.26 barometer as telegraph and telephone lines, fire alarms, and power wires fail. Rain pours, reels dangerous, and rivers show no change while schooner Gleaston remains missing after 20 days at sea.
Pigs and cattle barred from running at large in Annis ton
City Attorney Hugh Merrill says animals may not run at large in Annis ton and owners can be punished. He notes Norris & Little case prompted a revised stock law with penalties and warns against permitting stock to roam. He explains recorder's court may fine offenders up to 100 dollars.
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Hugh Merrill
Annis
Recorder
Campaign expense report lists itemized costs for Dr. Cunningham
Dr. R. M. Cunningham, a late governor candidate in Montgomery, filed an itemized campaign expense totaling 1561.08 plus 156 for the Ensley club. The report lists typewriting printing and newspaper supplements bands telegraphs and travel costs among others with several other candidates filing substantial accounts.
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Ensley Cunningham Club
Pines
Hearst Wins Amid War of Words in New York Convention
Hearst led the Democratic convention in Buffalo to nominate a full slate aligned with the Independence League. The gathering ended at 2:20 am after fiery clashes as speakers accused leaders of selling out the party. The ticket includes Hearst for governor, Chanler for lieutenant governor, Whalen, Glynn, Jackson, and Hauser for state offices.
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Grady
Independence League
Hearst
William Travers Jerome
Mr. Hearst
New York
Atlanta Prohibition Leads to Liquor Shipment From Here
A phone order from Atlanta sent five cases of whisky and three casks of beer to J. D. Chamblee, with booze moving on Southern express train No. 38. Reports say orders like this are spreading across Georgia and Alabama as Atlanta closes saloons and revokes licenses until October 1 when relicensing is planned.
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First Express
Atlanta
J. D. Chamblee
Southern Express
Armenian killer confesses to brother murder in New York
Aram Trash Jion an Armenian suspect confesses at the morgue to murdering his brother whose torso was found in an excavation last Sunday. He claims the head lies in the North River and will direct police where to search this afternoon.
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Aram Trash Jion
Hee
Negro Boy Fined for Stealing Bicycle in Police Court
Jim Brown a 12 year old boy linked to city chain gang was found to have stolen a bicycle from a post office steps. He admitted the theft and was fined 27 dollars 70 cents in police court this morning.
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Jim Brown
Chain Gang
Mr. Leftin
Frankly
Bankers Assemble for 12th Pennsylvania Convention
In Philadelphia at the Bellevue Stratford the opening of the twelfth annual Pennsylvania bankers association convention drew bankers and financiers of national reputation. The two day program promises substantial interest and discussion from leaders in the field.
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Tion
Bellevue-Stratford
Troops 60 to Cuba from Washington ready for action
Orders issued to commanding officers to hold units in readiness for immediate movement to Cuba if needed. Active duty units include the Twelfth cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia, Third and Fourth batteries of artillery at Fort Meyers Virginia, and the Seventeenth Infantry at Fort McPherson Georgia.
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Cuba
Boston Fire Destroys Washington Avenue Barns
A morning blaze in Boston consumed the Washington avenue barns of the Boston and Northern street railway at Choba. Loss estimated at 300000 with ninety new cars valued at 250000 also burned.
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Washington Avenue
Boston & Northern Street
Choba
Green and Gaynor Trial Underway in Macon
Green and Gaynor, jailed pending appeal for defrauding the government, faced today's examination in Macon regarding a claim of 850000 for harbor improvement work at Savannah. Plaintiffs say the funds were earned and unpaid, with profits on unfinished work.
Druggists Head South for National Convention
New York dispatch reports that several hundred druggists with their wives and families left for Savannah en route to Atlanta to attend the annual convention of the National Association of Retail Druggists.
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Savannah
The
National Association of Retail Druggists
Busy Day for Bryan With Talks From Chelsea to Tulsa
W. J. Bryan woke to a full itinerary in Vinitia Oklahoma. He spoke here in the morning and then the party headed to Tulsa. Platform talks were scheduled for Chelsea Claremore and other points today.
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Vinitia
I. T
W. J. Bryan
Tulsa
Chelsea
Claremore
Cure by Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Recalled
A Midland Michigan mother credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her two year old from a severe bowel illness. She testifies the remedy is reliable even for cholera infantum and urges following the printed directions for a certain cure.
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Chamberlain
Maggie Hickox
Midland
Mich
J. L. Wikts
Pike Monument Unveiled in Antlers Park
Colorado Springs reports the Pike centennial fourth day featured the unveiling of a massive boulder monument to Captain Pike in Antlers Park as the central event.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Captain Pike
Antlergs Park
Embroidered Waists Arrive From Ullman Bros
Ladies white full weight embroidered waists priced at $2 and $2.50 newly received by Ullman Bros.
Clanman Play Faces Prohibition in City Debate
The Clanman's staged portrayal at Noble Street Theater faces likely cancellation as Mayor Kilby plans to present the issue to the city council seeking a ban. Several council members back the mayor while other Southern cities have already acted. The play drew sharp condemnation last season for its perceived psychological influence amid rising race tensions following the Atlanta riot.
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Ecouheilsm
South
Atlanta
Hill Billy Office Mystery Ends With Fagan Confusion
A bewildered country man seeks the hill-billy office in a town and is guided through several offices. After asks of Alexander, Levi, and Judge Sawyer, he is directed across the street and finally learns the hill-billy office is Mrs. Fagan's in the Hill building.
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Hill-Billy
O. M. Alexandre
Mr. Fagan
Pain Balm Provides Quick Relief for Burned Child
A Vernon Connecticut child suffered a hand burn with increasing inflammation from cold applications. Michael Strausa sought help from merchant James Nichols who advised Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Nichols reports the liniment draws out inflammation and offers immediate relief and endorses it for cuts burns strains and lame backs. Sold by J L Winkle.
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Vernon
Conn
Mr. Strauss
Mir
James N. ‘Nichols
Mir. Nichols
Chamberlain
J. L Winkle
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