General Orozco Killed in U.S. Posse Pursuit
Reports say General Pascual Orozco, a key Mexican revolutionary figure, was killed in a running battle with a civilian posse and U.S. Customs officers near El Paso Texas after raiders led by Orozco attacked the Dick Love ranch. The fight, spanning Sierra Blanca foothills, ended at dusk with multiple fatalities on both sides.
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Pascual Orosco
United States Customs
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Green River Canyon
el Paso
Texan
Auguatalene Derson County
Texas
Love
Srooge
General Orozco
Fragmentary Crime Note Emerges From Local Report
A garbled OCR fragment references a tense local crime story with mentions of an arrest and a release on bond. It alludes to figures named in connection with a General Huetts and an escape by Orozco, with vague notes about in or near the city and a prior chief.
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Vance
Dageio
Howepane
Huetts
Gros
Shanghai Typhoon Claims 500 Lives and Massive Damage
Shanghai reports indicate at least 500 people perished in the July 23 typhoon largely from drowning. Property losses around 5 million dollars. four and a half inches of rain fell in seven hours. Electric service halted, tramways silent for 48 hours. The St. Francis Xavier College building collapsed and the US Army collier No 1 broke from moorings. Tong Hong wrecked near public gardens amid debris from sunken ships. The storm began at 2 PM and raged until after 7 AM the next day.
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Shanghai
Association
St. Francia’ Xavier College
United States Army
Tong Hong
Elsh Coal Strike Settled in South Wales Mines
London reports a settlement ending the South Wales coal mining district dispute. Miners claim concessions while the official terms are not yet published. The agreement upholds Walter Runciman’s prior award and plans a supplemental deal to extend the surface workers a like bonus.
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London
South
Wales ‘Col
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Troops Called to Repress Negroes in North Carolina
News from Raleigh reports a North Carolina National Guard unit from Henderson spent the night in Kittrell to quell a threatened disturbance by African Americans after a police killing incident involving D. W. Duke. The Vance County sheriff sought militia aid from Governor Craig, who approved the use of troops. Soldiers returned to Henderson and deputies remained on patrol as order was restored.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina National Guard
Henderson
Kittrell
Here
D. . W. Duke
Vance County
Craig
Asheville
Littrelis
Police arrest six in raid on Armstrong Street house
Six people were arrested after a raid on 91 Armstrong street. Three men and three women, including Charles Miller 22 J Hh Greer 48 and T P Andrews 35, faced disorderly conduct charges. Andrews and Greer posted 25.75 collateral. others held for Recorder’s court today.
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Chickett
Armstrong Street
Ach
Charles Miller
J. Hh. Greer
T.P. Andrews
Decatur
Beil
Daisy Whitmore
Alma Smith
St Armstrong Street
Andrews
Greer
Recorder
Detective confesses to murder of his wife in office
New York August 81 Samuel Leitner a private detective confessed to shooting and killing his wife in his office last night The coroner's office issued a statement saying the confession followed years of domestic troubles Mrs Leitner left small children behind
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New York
Samuel Leitner
Leitner
Funeral for John D Long Held in Hingham Parish
Funeral services for John D Long former Navy secretary were conducted at the Third Unitarian Church in Hingham Mass Viewings by fellow townsmen followed by a brief service of scripture reading and prayer The Rev Charles E Park of Boston led the service Burial took place in Hingham Cemetery.
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Hingham
Mass
John D. "Long
Navy
Charles E. Park
Boston
Hingham Cemetery
Vaughn to Face Death After Child Welfare Offenses
Vaughn, former head of the state Orphans Home, was convicted by his own plea of guilty for abusing a child in his care. He was sentenced to death by hanging, with the case affected by legislative changes and a later U.S. Supreme Court jurisdiction ruling. He had escaped jail previously, becoming a notorious figure in the state’s penal history.
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Colmbie
Vaughn
Greenville
Wraughn
Élegtrecu
United States Suzpreme Court
Vaughn Ofice
Develop Chemical Industry Plan Fueled by War Needs
New York August 41 agents of the department of commerce led by Dr Thomas H Norton will study the chemical trades altered by the war. They seek to utilize coal by products, reclaim coke plant by products, and reduce dependence on Germany for potash and dyes. The aim is to spur a domestic dyes and chemical industry to meet immediate needs and expand to world trade.
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New York
Redfield
Thomas H. Norton
Germany
Department of Commerce
F “Ifter
Norton
Tam
Missing 15 Years Found in Manila
Thomas Temple Powell, once Newport News school superintendent and local figure, vanished during a trip to New York fifteen years ago. Edward Melverin, a Manila customs clerk, claimed to have worked with Powell in the same agency. A Virginia committee failed to locate Powell. officials in Manila denied any employee named Thomas Temple Powell.
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Newport.News
Thomas Temple Powell
General Assembly
Edward Melverin
Newport News
Janos
Powell
New York
Gluuens
Teason
Cayman Islands Wasted by Tropic Hurricane
Kingston Jamaica August 2 1 A report from the commissioner on Cayman Ural northwest of Jamaica notes unparalleled damage in the West Indian hurricane. Three quarters of the 27 houses on the island were demolished and 98 percent of coconut trees destroyed. New government buildings including post office courthouse and collector's office were carried off their foundations. Several schooners were driven ashore and two bodies recovered. About 1500 people are virtually destitute and relief in foodstuffs has been sent.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Cayman Ural
Cayman Islands
Cayman
Blondyke
Connolley
Curacea
Nassau
Ithamar
Ocean Flower
Treasury in good condition says McAdoo in Maine
Washington August 31 The United States treasury is in good condition and there is no present prospect that the government will issue bonds or short term notes to fill its coffers. Secretary McAdoo, back in Washington from a month’s vacation in Maine, said it is too soon to forecast revenue estimates and that congress would probably be asked to extend emergency tax periods beyond December. He noted no plan yet for replacing the sugar duty or changing income tax exemptions.
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Washington
United States
Weasury
McAdoo Iday
Maine
Congress
Accused of grafting, heavy bail set in Roblin case
In Winnipesota Manitoba August, Rodinen Wowden Montague and Goldwell appeared at the police station and were released on bail of 59000 each. They face charges including conspiracy to defraud the province related to public jobs. Local authorities name several others tied to the case.
Atlanta physician tied to narcotics law violations
A Georgia grand jury investigated a Atlanta physician over prescribing for addicts without proper registration at the Internal Revenue Office. The case featured testimony from Eva Williams and others, with discussions on dope addiction, treatment, and the need for a municipal hospital.
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Unitedates
Carter
Larkens
Atlantis
Bard
Internal Revenue Collector
Eva Williams
Momar
Ean Speddlins
Williams
Sven
Wilhiams
Notable Local Obituaries and Memorial Notices
Entries report multiple deaths across Georgia towns with funeral details and survivors. Nettie Rembert of Dalton dies at a sanitarium. services planned on South Spencer Street. Other obituaries note Mrs. F. M. Meats in Culloden, Mrs. Mary S. Stoddard in Savannah, and several deaths in Warrenton, Columbus, and Cedartown with relatives and burial plans.
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Dalton
Nettie Rembert
Reever
Spencen Street
Messrs
Omby and
John Héenbert
Atlanta
Oeemae
Navaned
Aumwel
Mary
Stoddard
Savannah
Cotton Regains Activity on August 31 Market Rebound
The cotton market shows renewed activity with prices firming, recovering most of yesterday's losses. December to October contracts rise while overnight selling wanes as buyers respond to cooler southern temperatures and hopes of stronger crop prospects. Spot steadies with middling upland around 9.25 to 9.40, receipts total 2,562 and stocks 111,807 alongside metal and other market quotes from New York and London.
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New York
Met Xain
Dale Abor
Eolten
Stork
Pal Rom Horse May Die After Cattle Drive Mishap
August 31 report from Crystal Ggole describes a rodeo incident two miles from Taf Waa Fatally injuring a horse named Jeffie during a cattle drive. Owner and court of Phe Miller County, Esperay, respond as recovery efforts continue amid uncertain fate for the horse.
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Colduutt
Gay
Taf' Waa Perhays
Jeffie
Oiners
Sarevund
Phe-Miller County
Esperay
Soushweat Gage
Johns Is Accused Of Killing Todd In Odd Charge
In a murky OCR fragment, John is accused of killing Todd. The text garbles names and charges, with phrases like August 21 and a court scene unclear. The report mentions bias, a plea, and a suspected link to a staged crime, but details remain unreadable.
Professional views on cotton situation in New York
New York August 31 Special. Reports say the crop will be modest and the bureau projection urges prudence to avoid overreaction while world shortages of cloth persist. Prices opened near unchanged and gradually rose as buyers, especially from the United States, showed strength though spinner demand remained limited. Foreign buying, offsets and crop hopes influenced the market as traders await September counts and official estimates.
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New York
Bureau
Europe
Mumerrow
Lou
Hubbard Bros
Crace
Bord & Col
Cotton Movement Across Markets and Trade Balance
Fort Nortment and Mobile show varied middling cotton prices and receipts with several port stocks and shipments listed. Wilmington Charleston Boston and New Orleans report receipts and stocks, while Chicago and St Louis commodity prices, cattle and hog markets, and early August trade balances are noted. The week ends with Washington reporting a record favorable trade balance of 32.27 million dollars and exports of 369.8 million against imports of 927.1 million.
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Pawl
Dore
Chane
Fey
Jane Tea
Dee-dun
Saag
Orleans
Galveston
Eau
Mobile
Charleston
Wilministra
Norfolk
Boston
Yarloun
Vetul
Vna
Flouston
Auguste
Memphis
Louis
Petauinnastrey
Fort Nortment
UNO
Suronnan
Wilmington—Recripta J
Teaux Guy
Norfolk Midalnk
Martimore Boston
Miduiing
Brock
York
Anlee
Washington
Fined for Fighting In Police Court Sparks New Assault
Annie Maude Carter, known for her affidavit in the Jim Conley case, fought another woman in the waiting room after a prior street quarrel. Both women were fined 10 dollars and 78 cents in police court, with Amanda Stovall struck and knocked down during the melee. The incident followed reports of ongoing tensions in Darktown society.
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Annie Maude Carter
Jim Conley
Frans
Annie Maude
Mary Phagan
Comey
Nfe
Amanda Stovall
la Darktown Society
bothAnnie Maude
Amanda
Solice
Maude
Former bank cashier on trial in Grady
At a special term in Whigham Grady court officials of the defunct Whigham Bank face trial. Only one count against former cashier B. Stapteyen has begun after lengthy arguments and demurrers. W T Crawford testified while bank books and records were examined, with proceedings likely dragging into Thursday.
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Catre
Grady
Efunei Bank
Whigham
Staptetén
W. T. Crawford
Foreign Exchange Worries Hit Wall Street
Disorganized foreign exchange conditions dampened U S stock activity with heavy demand for sterling. Banks and investors shifted to high grade American securities while collateral concerns limited lending in late trading. Gains appeared in a few issues but overall market remained cautious amid widespread uncertainty.
Stocks in New York Finance Report
New York Financial. York, August 31. Markets show demand for Maresmile paper and tires. government loads and railroad bonds listed as irregular. Dime remains steady as steel days, 24 ninety days, and two to four months rates noted. London markets report net silver at 29d per ounce and discount rates at 1 percent for short and three months.
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New York Financial
York
Maresmile
London Financial
London
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Huertaa
Pascual Orozco
Chihuahua
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Porfirio Diaz
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Mexico City
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Chihushus
Durango
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Sueve Leon
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Qrozes
Mexico
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One Mate
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Elsh
John ‘D. Long
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Merchants Life Insurance Company ‘of
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Owa
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Georgia
National State Bank Bldg
Main and
Jefferson
Lil
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Des Moines
F. J. Muhlemeier
Merchants Life Insuranes Covent Fazcine
Sealy Cora Rone
Was Roe
Manila
Insular Bureau
Svar Department
Mantla
Thomas ‘Temple “Powell
Temale
Thomas
Cayman Isles
Sviole Ting
Marya
Mance L
Miss Nett Rembert
F. M. Means
Culloden
F. M. Meahs
Homer Bush
S .E. Winn
Congregational Church
Barnesville
Warrenton
Warreyiuiy
E. C. Clayton
C. Wiayton
Oaeh
Ofclackiat
Mary A. Brogdon
Peachtree Road
Patterson
O Te Brogden
Willem Hy Vigal
Dieh
Columbus, Ga
Tive
Judse Fbu- Bene Winn
Columbus
YW. OC
Sapp
Newnan
Columbine
Virgil S. Gibson
Virgil
S. Gibbon
W.L. Evans
Marietta
Evans
Valerian Mitchell
J.P. Mitchell
C.W. Hute
CW. Hute
Riverdale
T. J. Middlebrook
Mary-Braunch
Das Mary Branch
Patterney
Cedartown
Jliday
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Metal Exchange
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Eive
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Todd
Eying Bias
Cotton Movement
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Miiellie
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Naliva
Wethers Faogelg
Ewes
St Lucia
Neady
Pire
Anene Cliz
Mang Arcepian
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Pauls
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Honda
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Maxwall Motor Co
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Aig
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Nef
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Studebaker Carp
Muthern Packtawa
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Isity
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Uty Iggy Yin Conner
Aim
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Woertern Union
Panam
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Ata
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Readinger
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Sethers Railway
Texas Company
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Charles J. Metz
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