Huerta Declares Lind Presence Unwanted in Mexico
After a White House meeting President Wilson and Secretary Bryan announced Huerta’s foreign minister Adalpe viewed John Lind as undesirable in Mexico unless Lind is received with Huerta. The administration plans to press peace moves against Mexico, but no reply details were given and Lind’s arrival context remains unsettled.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Bryan
Manuel Zarza Adalpe
Huerta
John One
Mexico
Bryant
Lind
Adalpe
United States
Mexico City
John Lind
State Department
Daniels
City Court verdicts in two cases heard yesterday
Judge Krauss presided in state versus John Proudfoot as not guilty on selling liquor. State versus Robert Thompson found guilty of assault and battery and sentenced to three months or $25 plus costs, with a recess until Wednesday morning.
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Krauss
State
John Proudfoot
Robert Thompson
Brunswick Designated for Southern Crop Relief Fund Depository
Efforts seek to have Athens among Georgia cities approved by President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo to host a federal relief fund for crop movements in the south and west. Atlanta Savannah Augusta Macon listed with Athens now in line for designation at the seaport Brunswick, a $50 million commerce city, with the Board of Trade to handle memorials to McAdoo today.
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Athens
Wilson
McAdoo
Georgia
Atlanta
Savannah
Augusta
Macon
Brunswick
Board of Trade
McAdoo Ot Day
Trade talks in Amoy aim to settle clan disputes
In Amoy China on August 8 negotiations between Chinese and Japanese factions progress toward an early settlement after clashes that left Formosan residents injured. The talks seek to end tensions and restore order in the city.
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Amoy
China
Negro steadies knife suspect named by victim
Oscar Houston, described as a negro tramp, was arrested by Special Officer S. T. Hill of the Atlantic Coast Line and brought before Luther McCrary where the stabbed man identified him as the assailant from Thursday morning. Houston had a stolen suitcase and faced burglary charges while McCrary’s condition steadied.
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Oscar Houston
S. T. Hill
Atlantic Coast Line
Luther McCrary
Houston
Bishop
McCrary
Wood Bailey Sale Draws Glynn County Shoppers
The Wood-Bailey Clothing company hosts a big clearance sale attracting crowds from Glynn county. The event runs for nine days with many salesmen guiding customers, including W. H. Taylor of Springfield Illinois, aiding shoppers in selecting goods.
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Wood-Bailey Clothing Company
Glynn County
W. H. Taylor
Springfield
Deposed Portuguese King Manuel Sells Jewels in Richmond Area
Rumor says Manuel of Portugal, living with his mother near Richmond, pawned valuable jewels once worn by his father. He reportedly receives $50,000 yearly from King George of England and is betrothed to Princess Augusta Victoria of Hohenzollern in September.
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Loden
Manuel
Portgal
Amelie
Iin
Richmond
Portugal
George
England
Augusta iVttoria
Hohenzollern
Senator Johnston Death Threatens Tariff Bill Passage
Senator Joseph F. Johnston of Birmingham died in Washington this morning weakening the Democratic Senate majority for the tariff bill. caucus totals showed 49 supporters against 47 or 48 with potential shifts. Alabama may fill the vacancy quickly under the 17th amendment to keep or alter the vote.
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Washington
Joseph F. Johnston
Birmingham
Ala
Johnston
Senate
Ransdell
Thornton
Louisiana
Alabama
Southern bankers eye Wilgon talks on 50 million deposits
More than a hundred southern bankers met treasury officials to discuss the distribution of an additional 50 million dollars in government deposits to aid crop movement. They favored direct placement where needed, with cotton state aid as a key aim. President Wilson to host the bankers at the White House this afternoon.
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Washington
Treasury
Treasury Department
Department
Wilson
White House
McAdoo
Owen
Representative Glass
Senate
House Currency Committee
Governor Sulzer Held Account No 500 Under Scrutiny
New York authorities opened hearings as Governor William Sulzer faced questions over heavy gambling with stock market losses. A clerk testified that Sulzer ran a debit account near fifty thousand dollars and that Account No 500 belonged to him. Emville Fuller admitted Sulzer's status as a customer with a debit account.
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York
William Sulzer
Joint Legislative Committee
Stock Exchange House
Sulzer
Emville Fuller
Roddenberry Resigns House Seat Amid Vacancy Move
Representative Roddenbury of Georgia resigns from the House and Speaker Clark backs Representative Scott Ferris of Oklahoma to fill the vacancy. Clark opposes Ferris for the appointment.
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Washington
Roddenbury
Georgia
House
Clark
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Operators Meet To Discuss Plans For Naval Stores
Jacksonville authorities report 3 Florida Georgia producers meeting on naval stores markets. They foresee three to four years of poor conditions with overproduction and prices down. Proposals include halting loans, suspending operations sixty days, or curbing output to steady the market.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Georgia
Cnal
The Man With an Elephant on His Hands
Judge Dart notes an odd case about Ivan Zadik, a non citizen Austrian sailor held in county jail on lunacy charges. He mocks language barriers and tobacco needs while institutions, captains, and the Austrian consul all avoid responsibility. The piece presents a humorous, ironic situation as the judge and Zadik both seem to "grow fat."
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Dart
Wang
Ivan Zadik
Zdjek
Jall
Georgia
Savannah
Unique Wedding on Baltimore Sidewalk Ceremony
In Baltimore on August 8 two Washington D C couples eloped after a street was torn up outside a residence. A double wedding occurred on the Linden Avenue corner as Rev I C Carter walked up with a prayer book and officiated. John P Minor wed Mabel Carpenter and Charles Minor wed Laura Carpenter on the sidewalk.
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Baltimore
Washingon
D. C
Heffman Street
Linden Avenue
I. C. Carter
John P. Minor
Mabel Carpenter
Charles Minor
Laura Carpenter
Republicans Will Not Oppose Currency Bill In House
Minority Leader Mann says no opposition from Republicans to the administration currency bill. He notes Democrats’ proposed amendments would be considered, but no other changes in the caucus or House would push the measure. He expects House passage at the extra session, with the bill likely stalled in the Senate and a final vote pushed to December.
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Washington
House
Mann
Senate
Solicitor Scores On The Watchman As Defense Witness
A. R. Redding, an Atlanta fire insurance adjuster and Multon county grand juror in the Leo Frank case, visited Brunswick to adjust treas es and discuss the murder indictment of Mary Phagan. He believes ample evidence supported the indictment but doubts sufficient proof for a conviction, predicting a possible mistrial. He notes Atlanta’s intense interest and will return tonight.
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A. R. Redding
Atlanta
Redding
Brunswick
Multon County
Leo Prank
Mary Phagan
Frank
Eight Black Whale Stranded at Jekyl Beach Confirmed
The Wednesday News reports eight black fish whales 15 to 22 feet long stranded on Jekyl Island beach last Monday evening. Capt J A Clark confirms the sighting saying such whales run in schools and the eight may have been driven ashore by sharks. The now stranded whales pose a disposal problem.
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Jekyl Island
J. A. Clark
Je Kyl Beach
Copper Strikers Forced Open Calumet Work Sites
Calumet Michigan Aug 8 registration of underground workers not in sympathy with the copper miners strike proceeds with sheriffs deputies on hand to prevent disorder. The move aims to reopen one or more shafts within days as about 1,500 of 5,000 total employees are at work, mostly in surface roles.
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Calumet, Mich
Calumet and
Heela
Helen
Paris fashion at Newport Casino shows split panel skirt
Mrs. Charles De Loosey Oelrich wore a morning costume from Paris featuring a split panel skirt rising high at the back. The semi swallowtail jacket carried a thick white cord trim and French blue silk fabric with parasol to match plus a mushroom hat adorned with a white feather.
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Newport
Aus
Paris
Charles de Loosey Oelrich
Bill to curb stock gambling proposed by Rep Hullings
Washington on August 8 a bill by Representative Hullings of Pennsylvania aims to stop stock gambling by requiring those dealing in securities or acceptances representing commodities to effect delivery of the bought or sold material at transaction close and to execute a bill of sale with government Internal Revenue stamps.
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Washington
Hullings
Pennsylvania
Mrs Hopkins on the Stand in Atlanta Pencil Factory Case
Mrs Daisy Hopkins repudiates statements by Dalton a state witness-newsboy Holloway is missing delaying court and a Pinkerton finding is alleged planted by Holloway. Deputies search for George Epps and the newsie while two streetcar employes place Mary Phagan on the car toward the pencil factory.
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F.C. Gilreath
Atlanta
Lolicitor Dorsey
Tisneway
National Pens
Dorsey
Holloway
Pinkerton
Conley
Daisy Hopkins
George Epps
Newsie
Frank
Mary Phavan
Nowsie
Arnold
Epps
Prennie Minor
Bellwoodad
Street Railway
Mary Phagan
Lindsay Street
James Conley
C. B. Dalton
Dalton
Morteen Stover
Miss Stover
Diggs Trial Expected to Open in San Francisco
The prosecution of Maury J. Diggs for transporting Marsha Warrington from Sacramento to Bend for immoral purposes was expected to begin today in San Francisco Auk 8. Warrington may be called to testify today or tomorrow.
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Diggs
San Francisco
Maury J. Diggs
Marsha Warrington
Sacramento
Cal
Bend
Nev
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Wcrary
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Allman
Wisconsin State Journal
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Roddenberry
R. A. Redding
Vekyl Beach
Mrs. Hopkins
Newsboy
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