War over World Series articles pits players against press
The National Commission in New York plans to enforce a rule barring players from having their names appear in articles about the World Series. Some players and newspapers challenge the order, with factions within the Players Fraternity siding with writers who risk strikes or cancelations of contracts if articles are suppressed. The commission meets in New York to decide future steps as tensions rise among players managers and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Herrmann
National Commission
Cincinnati
Omiog
Commission
Owever
Matty
Mathewruuard
Meyers
Collins
Herrmann
Avew
York
Artis
Fultz
Wes
David L Fultz
An York
Iver
Necey
Mnother
Leir
Jennings
S. Ty Cobb
Richs in Bankruptcy List 142,297 Debts
BIRMINGHAM October 1 Joseph Rich of New York and Abraham Rich of Birmingham proprietors of the Colorado Loan Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. They report liabilities of 142,297 including about 3,000 paid to attorneys and loans on securities exceeding 45,000 plus large borrowings on diamonds.
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Birmingham
Joseph Rich
New York
Abraham |. Rich
Colorado Loan Company
Lalge
Mrs Walter P Andrews to Visit Mediterranean Nations
President Wilson appoints Colonel Walter P Andrews to chair a mission traveling to Portugal Spain Italy Turkey Egypt Tripoli and northern Africa to urge exhibits for the Panama Exposition in San Francisco 1915. His wife Mrs Andrews will accompany him marking a rare prestige for Atlanta society women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Walter P Andrews
San Francisco
Andrews
Atlanta
United States
State Department
Europe
Unpaid Teachers Threaten Strike in Memphis Schools
In Memphis an unpaid teachers strike threat involves 500 teachers from 40 schools due to a $200,000 overdraft forcing warrants. Grocers bankers and merchants refuse to accept the warrants as cash with no school funds expected until spring. In Atlanta, Leo M. Frank murder trial appeal details 115 counts and juror allegations loom, with motion filed alleging jury intimidation and adduction of questionable testimony including Jim Conley and Mary Phagan evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Marcus Johenning
J. A. Henslee
Frank
Dorsey
Conley
Jim Conley
H. F. Harris
Black
I Frank
Lee
Former Rector in Atlanta Champions Eugenic Marriages
The Rev. Zebulon S. Farland a former rector of St Stephens in Atlanta joins twelve Episcopal ministers in Richmond who from today will deny weddings unless the groom shows a certificate of good health from the bride’s doctor. More than 100 physicians back the move to promote cleaner health and morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Zebulon S. Farland
St Stephen's Episcopal Church
Fashionable A! Saints
Atlanta
Tim Woodruff Improves at Political Rally
Fragmentary report notes Tim Woodruff of Progress County delivering remarks at a Monday political gathering. Observers say he showed improvement in clarity and reception from attendees amid ongoing campaign coverage.
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Progress County
Mobile Iron Rate Case Examined by Alabama Commission
The Alabama Railroad Commission in Mobile hears whether pig iron shipping rates from the Alabama mineral district discriminated against Mobile. Commissioners Charles Henderson Frank N. Julian and Leon McCord preside with the full panel present. Testimony from Mobile Chamber of Commerce and the railroads proceeds over two days. Southern and Louisville and Nashville reps address the citation.
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Mobile
Alabama Mineral District
Alabama Railroad Commission
Charles Henderson
Frank N. Julian
Leon McCord
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Southern
Louisville and Nashville
Wilson to Visit Dixie Cities on Mobile Trip
President Wilson plans a southern swing en route to Mobile for the Southern Commercial Congress on October 27. Invitations have come from Pensacola Florida Macon Georgia and Auburn Alabama for visits during the journey. Senator Fletcher of Florida and C E F Dobbs Pensacola chamber president coordinated the requests.
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Wilson
Dixie Cities
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
Ala
Fletcher
Florida
C. EF. Dobbs
Pensacola
Seeks New Trial in Howsley Case
Attorneys petition for a new trial for Dr. G. M. Howsley charged with assaulting his thirteen year old sister in law. They cite eighteen grounds including juror S. B. Knight who previously faced a similar offense and, they say, was not restored to civil rights though Knight claimed pardon during jury selection.
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Tampa
G. M. Howsley
S. B. Knight
Knight
Lunch Counter Dodge To Evade Saloon Law
Tampa reports the new State saloon law in effect with a provision banning street-obstructing screens. Hotels with 100 rooms and restaurants are exempt, while many saloons plan lunch counters to skirt strict rules.
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Tampa
Woman Recovers From Bichloride After Suicide Attempt
Macon physicians report Mrs. Charles Larksdale recovered from bichloride of mercury after swallowing three tablets sixteen days ago following a quarrel with her husband. She is said to be the second such recovery in medical history and will be discharged soon.
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Macon
Charles Larksdale
Annals of Medical Science
Pythians Muster Dalton Company In Ranked Ranks
General J C Milam of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Georgia last night mustered in the Dalton company. Forty one members of the Dalton lodge joined the rank. R Bazemore serves as captain.
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Dalton
Spector
J. C. Milam
Knights of Pythias of Georgia
Dalton Company
Dalton Lodge
Bazemore
Istart
Tax Collector Owes County 85,490 in Funds
MOBILE October 1. W M Pugh tax collector of Washington County owes the county 5810.12? The report filed with Governor O Nea l by J T Gorman examiner of public accounts states Pugh owed 7490.22 but paid 2000 on September 15.
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Mobile
Pugh
Washington County
O'Neal
J. T. Gorman
Public Accounts
Gorman
Croker Re-enters N Y Politics for McCall
Dublin reports Richard Croker, former Tammany boss, will influence New York municipal election in November. He plans occasional statements supporting the Tammany ticket and opposing the fusion, with focus on the mayoralty.
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Dublin
Richard Croker
Tammany
New York
Cit
Fusion
Wilson Nominates Georgia Postmasters Slaughter and Rucker
President Wilson announced the nomination of J J Slaughter of Jackson Georgia and Jephtha H Rucker of Athens Georgia to serve as postmasters in the state. The appointments reflect the administration in filling key civil service roles across Georgia. Slaughter and Rucker bring local ties to their respective communities and will oversee mail operations and postal services. The nominations await Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Wilson
J. J. Slaughter
Jackson
Jephtha H. Rucker
Athens
Georgia
Fight Over City Street Plan Sparks Legal Battle in Gainesville
In Gainesville Florida on October 1 a council order to open a 30 foot street through a southern city block triggers a legal dispute as lot owners currently building a concrete house contest the council action. The dispute centers on whether the street should be developed through their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fila
Trafic
Bulding
Beating Husband Uses Sewing Machine in Bible City
In Columbus suburb Bible City Will Barnes is jailed on a serious beating charge after using parts of his wife sewing machine in a drunken assault. Marshal Lawson faced resistance when arresting Barnes after the incident occurred as the wife tried to calm him.
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Columbus
Will Barnes
Bible City
Muscogee County
Marshal Lawson
Barnes
Lakeland man sworn U S Marshal for Southern District of Florida
J C R Brown of Polk County Florida was sworn in as United States Marshal for the Southern District of Florida in Jacksonville replacing Captain John F Harr. Brown, a former Georgian who lived in Waycross, awaits his commission though it was issued yesterday. He will resign from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad where he worked as a freight engineer between Sanford and Lakeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Nutting
Carlos H. Mas&§n
Jacksonville
J. C. R Brown
Lakeland
Fla
Polk County
Call
United States
Southern District of Florida
John F. Harr
Brown
Waycross
McReynolds
T. J. Bundrix
Arthur F. Brooks
Bristol
Tampa
John M. Warren
Johnson
Key West
Edwin R. Lowe
Marathon
Hodge Miami
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Sanford
Perkins Takes Charge In North Florida
In Pensacola on October 1 Commissioner J F B Perkins newly appointed United States Marshal for the Northern District of Florida arrived and took the oath before Federal Judge William B Sheppard. He has begun official duties with several Democrat deputies in place and plans to name a chief deputy soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
J. F B. Perkins
Florida
Perkins
William B. Sheppard
Thomas F. McGourrin
Governor Trammell names St Augustine delegates to inland waterways meet
ST AUGUSTINE October 1 Governor Trammell has appointed St Augustine delegates for the Atlantic Inland Waterways Association convention in Palatka November 18 19 Mayor A W Corbett State Senator L W Zim and City Attorney Neale Calhoun to attend
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ST. Augustine
Trammell
Atlantic Inland Waterways Association
Palatka
A. W. Corbett
L. W. Zim
Neale Calhoun
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Walter P. Andrews
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