Georgia Alabama League season ends Tuesday
Rome August 25. The Georgia Alabama baseball league ends its second year on Tuesday. New teams Rema and Selma joined the eight club circuit. Gadsden struggles led to a floater operation since August 1. Salma secures the pennant with a percentage above .500, followed by Sewaran LaGrange Opelika Rome Anniston Talladega and Gadsden. Players may be sold to higher leagues.
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Rome
Seasue
Rema
Selma
Gadsden
Gadsden Association
Ef Gadsden
Y Earth
Cedartoou
Carrollton
Salma
Sewran
la Grange
Opelika
Anniston
Talladega
Seagirt Shoots Ready for Open Tournament Final Day
Seagirt August 22 Everything is in readiness for the Seagirt shooting tournament ending tomorrow. Nine events are scheduled for the last day. The interstate regimental and the New York Associations company team event are the most important, with the United States North American International matches to select competitors.
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Seagirt. N
Interstate
New York
Pate
United Stats
Carrollton Wins Doubleheader Over Cedartown in Georgia
Carrollton amateurs defeated Cedartown in both ends of a Saturday doubleheader 7 to 2 and 22 to 9 in Cedartown, with strong pitching by Ranen, Neri, Parker, and Tolbert. The games included irregular inning totals and weathered lines as Cedartown struggled to score in both contests.
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Carrolten
Cedartown
Carroliten
Rhe. Carrolites
Ranen
Neri
Parker
Thompaer
Tolbert
Kutchens
Gallahan Bought by Louisville Club
Outfielder David Callshaw, loaned from the St Louis club of the American league to the Nashville club of the Southern association, has been purchased by Louisville of the American association, announced today by President Wathen of the Louisville club.
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Louisville
David Callshaw
St. Louis
Nashville
Southern Association
American Association
Wathen
Cobb Drives In Six Runs In An Exhibition
Detroit Americans defeated the Baltimore Internationals 8 to 1 in Baltimore on August 23. Ty Cobb drove in six runs and pitched the final innings for Detroit. Batteries: McKee and Barker for Detroit. Jarman and McAvoy for Baltimore.
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Cobb
Baltimore
Detroit Americans
Baltimore Internationals
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Baltimare
Ams
McKee and
Barker
Jarman and McAvoy
Trade Conditions Are Rapidly Becoming Normal
Dun's report notes prompt government action with business support to restore foreign trade. Reopening of fur trade, navigation law liberalization, and war insurance proposed. cotton exports to be discussed in Washington. Wheat exports improve, but overall transactions lag with iron, dry goods, and leather sectors facing disruptions.
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Dun
Traportan
Muusucce
woVerniicht Bureau of War Insurance
Washington
Princpal
Treasury balances show deficit and daily totals
The Treasury report for August 22 shows a general fund balance of 123,025,748 dollars. Friday’s receipts totaled 1,866,122 dollars and payments 1,392,355 dollars. The year’s deficit stands at about 10,050,086 dollars, versus 12,799,695 dollars last year excluding Panama Canal and public debt actions. Nearby notes discuss beer alcohol content and Miles City Montana recording extreme temperature swings.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Weekly Financial Review Reflects Mixed Yet Rising Markets
New York August 23 The weekly financial review notes no decisive developments but signals general improvement over last week. Market strength stems from foreign exchange plans and the war risk insurance bill passage, with hopes for relief in foreign trade. Domestic business shows steadier momentum though cotton markets and southern, western sectors face tighter credit and rising obligations. Domestic money markets remain narrow with longer securities at about 8 percent, and bank statements show a cash gain near 1.09 million while cash reserves deficit narrows from nearly 49 million to 42,719.
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Bradstreet
Republic
York
Senate
Europa
Iweek
Wigin
Weel
Iron and Steel Review shows mixed week for demand and prices
In New York the steel trade last week saw larger specifications for sheets tinplate bars and miscellaneous products against contracts placed earlier by domestic makers. Prices rose while new buying declined except for wire products which advanced.
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New York
Dispute Over Plague Fight Costs Hits New Orleans
In New Orleans a dispute over who pays bubonic plague fight expenses and how workers are paid dominates news amid reports of more infected rats and a new human case. Federal, state, and city officials weigh funding, with Governor Hall leading debate on state burden and responsibility.
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New Orleans
Governor Hall
State Board of Health
W. CG. Hucker
Hall Ia
War of the Air in Europe Awaited by World
The piece discusses a looming aerial conflict among France Germany and possibly Russia England with major air battles and skirmishes. It notes potentially costly losses and includes a captioned illustration of an aerial bomb or torpedo aimed at troops or a town.
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Europe
France
Germany
Russia
England
Aeroplans
Dirigible
Carbajal hopeful for peace in Mexico
Galveston August 22 Francisco Carbajal former provisional president of Mexico arrived by steamer Mexico from Vera Cruz. He plans to travel to New Orleans then Florida to reside in a city not yet announced. He said little about leaving Mexico beyond it being for the best and expressed hope for peace in his country. He was accompanied by Jose M Jugia and several former federal officers. Actions to hold conference in northern Mexico to prevent further strife were set for Nogales with Villa and Obregon expected. Federal General Pascual Orozco's volunteers engaged near Torre by Zaragoza brigade under Colonel Ramon Melina. Details few.
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Galveston
Tex
Francisco Carbajal
Mexico
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Florida
Carabajal
Mr. Carbajal
Jose M. Jugia
Interior
Huerta
R. Cuellar
V. Cabrera
el Pago
Texas
Republic
Nogales Sotors
Villa
Obregon
Pascual Orozco
Torre
Zaragoza
Gert ¢Ra Villa
Ramon Melina
Chihuahua City
Defense gains from Belgium in WWI war reading
The article argues Belgium’s defense shows modern warfare’s edge through entrenched positions long-range artillery and mine use. It notes machine guns and aerial and naval developments threaten attacking forces, predicting potential stalemate that could hurt Germany’s colonies and prestige.
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Youtheen Fulcencamenta
Germania
Fueght Mit Sigei
Anglap
América
I. G. Wells
Ane
Germany
Leyland Liner Canadian In Collision At Sea
London reports the Leyland Line steamer Canadian, from Boston, collided off the southwest coast of Galway and then off the Irish coast. The vessel carried no passengers but was fully loaded with foodstuffs, including 140000 bushels of wheat and 1500 tons of sugar.
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London
Boston
Liverpool
Progress
Queenstown
Anadian
Swan
Preacher Killed as Mule Charges Down Hill in North Carolina
Charlotte report says Rev C M Erwin a Baptist minister from Hickory N C was killed and George Bridges and a young son seriously injured when a mule pulling a buggy bolted after harness broke on a hill at Bostic Rutherford County. Bridges reportedly lost an eye and the boy suffered a skull fracture.
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Charlotte
N.C
C. M. Erwin
Hickory
George Bridges
Bostic
N. C
Rutherford County
S Hill
Express Agent Accused of Stealing $5 000
Maston Maryland August 23 A warrant is issued for the arrest of FE W Amon express company agent accused of stealing an express package said to contain $8 000. State officials say a $774 shortage in Amos accounts was made good by Amos sister on condition he not be prosecuted. Amos and his sister have not been located.
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Maston
FE. W. Amon
Tixpress Company
Butler
Amos
War and Black Hats in Wartime Supply Strains
A column notes shortages affecting fashion and industry as war disrupts imports of black dyes from Germany, forcing possible brown hats. It cites Disston’s plant idling thousands, rising costs for chemical ingredients, and scarce tungsten lamp supplies, highlighting hardship for American manufacturers and consumers.
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Raumesiyoi Aguaer
Europe
Germany
Philadelphia
Disston
Glove Shortage Warned If War Prolonged Across Europe
Dealers fear a glove famine as war grips Europe. Most fine gloves come from Germany, France, and the UK, with American stock limited to imported feather leather. In the eleven months to May, Germany shipped 4,039,563 dollars of glove leather, France 4,761,279, and the UK 681,848. American exports total 220,000. Over two million people were counted in India’s recent census.
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Europe
Ita
Germany
France
America
Frnance
United Kingdom
Masses Said for Pope in Rome as Conclave Discussed
Rome August 23 Requiem masses were celebrated in St Peter's and in Catholic churches across Rome for Pope Pius. Cardinals held a third meeting to discuss the conclave and potential candidates. A September 5 date is likely as several cardinals cannot reach Rome before then.
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St. Peter's
Pius
Congregation of Cardinals
Leo
Europe
San Stefan
Pepe
sShosen
Ponte
Heansonz
Sferrari
Errata
Mail
Gaspari
Pompili
de Lsi
Rom
Paria
Havas
Messanero
Téome
Mortuary notices in Tast pace column
Classified funeral notices appear in Tast pace, listing deceased, kin, burial details, service times, and funeral home contacts as read in the public notices column.
Augusta Obituaries Note Local Figures and War Veteran
R B Dunbar of Augusta dies at Beech Island home in August 1914 age eighty five. Born 1830 in Milemen South Carolina he wed Julie Bradford in 1852. served with Major Adkins Confederate volunteers and aided war effort. Survived by daughter Mrs Edward Atkinson and son Bradford Boyd of Augusta. funeral held Beech Island cemetery. Also notes death of Mary Ruffin of Danville and two more local figures including Elsasford Duncan Norrell and H Mandolph with service details and survivors.
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Aubunia
Robert Boyd Dunbar
Beech Island
Biang
Milemen
S.C
Exdward Atkinson
Jr. Bradford Boyd
Augusta
Beech Island Cemetery
Elsasford Duncan Norrell
Europe
Ho AC Lawborn
R. C. Norrell
Mrs Harriet Gross Dies At 384 Forrest Avenue
Mrs Harriet Gross aged so died Sunday morning at 10 o clock at her residence 384 Forrest avenue. The body was taken to Greenberg and Bonds undertaking parlor. She is survived by two daughters Mrs J R Stodgesail of Birmingham Alabama and Mrs H W Love of Atlanta and one sister Mrs Nannie Dawson of Waverly Georgia. The body will be taken to Waverly Georgia Monday morning for interment.
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Harriet Gross
Forrest Avenue
Greenberg & Bond
Gross
J. RB. Stodgesail
Birmingham
Ala
H.W. Love
Atlanta
Ong
Nannie Dawson
Waverly
Emperind
Annia
H. I. Waters
Themae Tollaws
Richmond
J.D. Waters
George G. Waters
D. Waters
Jean Haskins
Jackson
Jean
J. Fl. Haskins
Helen Haskins
Linton Shippey
Linton
Shippey
Tea Street
Bloomfeld
Linton Shinpes
Beothers
Elizabeth J. Patterson
Poole's Chapel
Athens
Astrologer Prophesies Queenly Rise and Empire Plans
The New York Sun reports an 1829 horoscope given for Emperor William, predicting a Prussian king in 1843 and a later emperor of a larger German empire in 3871. The chart uses deures worn as tokens to justify these claims and reflects 19th century anxieties about German unification and sovereignty.
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New York Sun
William
Germany
Kitur
Prussia
Astealozer
Peror
Waters Deaths and Obituaries in Richmond Area
Obituary notices and death reports from Richmond and nearby areas list Mrs H E Waters and several local residents who died over the weekend or recently. Included are survivors, funeral plans, and service locations, with touches of contemporaneous events and prophecies about European affairs from unrelated notes.
Innes and Wife Plan to Fight Extradition
Portland reports a letter said to be received by Mrs. Victor Innes may aid in resisting extradition by pointing to sightings of Mrs. Elois Dennis and sister Beatrices Nelms in Seattle. John McCourt, Innes’ Portland attorney, arrived in Eugene for talks and sees no delay beyond possible technical errors while Nelmy and deputy sheriff prepare extradition papers.
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Portland
Ore
Victor Innes
Elois Dennis
Beatries Nelms
Seattle
Innes
John McCourt
Partlad
Mr. Innes
Donalson Reaches Washington For Hearing Request
Erla M. Donalson of Bainbridge arrives in Washington to seek a hearing before the senate judiciary committee on charges against him. He conferred with Senator Hake Smith and Senator West, who indicated action would occur tomorrow to avoid delay in appointing a district attorney.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Erla M. Sbonalson
Bainbridge
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ile
Hake Smith
V S. Weat
Judiciary Committee
Briton and Gaul Now Allied in March Through PFH Territory
The Boston Fest describes 20 900 British troops marching through PF h territory and disembarking at Calais and Dunkirk with cheering crowds. The piece reflects on historic rivalries joining today in France as allies, tracing past Marlborough, Wellington, Fontenoy, and looming German advance. Liege looms as strategic hinge for protecting French land or aiding operations toward Cologne and the lower Rhine.
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PF H
Calais
Dunkiy
Gaul
Bierhelm
Marlborough
Wellington
Waterloo
Balgium
Teuton
Fontenoy
Liege
Cologne
Lower Rhine
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Hoe
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Tosehtén
H. E. Waters
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A. Heaton
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Poole's
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German Empire
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Wife
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