Beattie Trial Report Trails Quiet Day Amid Confident Testimony
Westerfield Va September 6 jury enters final stages of Beattie trial. Prisoner Clay Beattie Jr expresses hope for an acquittal as attorneys confer on instructions and release talks for Beulah Binford and Paul Beattie proceed. Defense questions key purchases while prosecution handles circumstantial evidence and witness credibility.
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Associated Press
Westerfield C. H
Jory
Clay Beattie, Jr
Hess
Isoner
Beulahford
Richmond
Wm. A. Watson
L. O. Wendenburg
J. M. Gregory
H. M. Smith
Hill Carter
Beattie
Henry Beattie
Norfolk
New York
Paul Beattie
Beulah Binford
Henry Clay Bettie, Jr
Chesterfield County Courthouse
Zeppelin Airship Leaves Baden Baden for Berlin Flight
The Zeppelin dirigible Schwa ben departed Baden Baden with seven passengers at 6:95 this morning bound for Berlin. It plans a stop at Gotha, about midway, for the 350 mile trip. Fare is about 47 dollars. The Schwa ben arrived Gotha at 12:30, with passengers landed safely after the Frankfurt route.
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Associated Press
Baden-Baden
Germany
Schwaben
Berlin
Gotha
Baden- Baden
Duchy of
Saxe-Coburg
Frankfort
Editor Questions Stir About Post Office Clerks Leader
J T Scott editor of the association’s official organ was grilled over charges he suppressed articles reflecting on Frank T Rogers and about his business ability as editor of the magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Frank T. Rogers
United National Association of Post Office Clerks
J. T. Scott
Rogers
Dapper Italian Fox Tied to Italian Quarter Crime Ring
New York police believe Seppe Castabile known as the Fox is a key figure in the bomb throws, mailings, and kidnappings that have plagued the Italian quarter. He faces arraignment under a new deadly weapon law with bail set at 10 000 and potential seven year prison terms.
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Associated Press
York
Seppe Castabile
Elony
Castabile
Hughes
German Chancellor Indicates Acceptance of French Moroccan Proposal
Paris reports from Berlin say Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg signaled readiness to accept France's Moroccan settlement plan, conveyed by Cambon via Von Rieden Waechter. French sources suggest a rapid agreement may be near, while Berlin's foreign office stays reserve. Separately, a run on Prussia’s savings banks raised fears of imminent war.
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Paris
Berlin
von Bethm
Hollweg
France
Herr von Riden
Waechter
M. Cambon
Ach
Germany
Banksrettin
Prussia
New England Mills Resume Operations
Boston reports a regional rebound as textile mills with about 55 000 workers restart after shutdowns of eight days to two weeks. Cotton goods production remains cut at several plants including Fall River until cotton and market conditions improve. officials hope the worst is over as President William M. Wood notes Woollen operations showing renewed activity.
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Associated Press
Boston
New England
Fall River
William M. Wood
American Woollen Company
New York State
Pittsburg Nationals Plan Midseason Training Stay
The Pittsburg Nationals will begin a midseason training period in West Baden Indiana from September 10 for two days. Manager Fred Clark will lead the entire squad after failing to gain on Chicago and New York. President Dreyfuss proposes the plan to prime players for decisive clashes.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Nationals
Chicago
New York
Fred Clark
West Baden
Ind
St. Louis
Dreyfuss
Irish authoress found dead in Cork hotel
Mrs Katherine Cecil Thurston, Irish author and Cork native, was found dead this morning at a Cork hotel. She married Ernest Charles Thurston in 1901, with whom she coauthored several novels. The couple separated in 1907 and she obtained a divorce in spring 1910.
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Associated Press
London
Katherine Cecil Thurston
Cork
Noted shoe manufacturer Waldo Claflin dies in Media
Waldo Claflin a prominent shoe maker died in Media Pennsylvania at age about seventy. thirty years earlier he produced the first baseball player specific shoe and gained national notice for his innovation and business leadership.
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Asociated Press
Media
Waldo Claflin
American Tobacco Directors Declare 11 4 Percent Dividend
New York on September 6 directors of the American Tobacco Company, under supreme court re organization, declared a regular quarterly dividend of 11 4 percent on preferred stock. The dividend on common stock was passed pending re organization.
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Associated Press
New York
American Tobacco Company
Supreme Court
Noted Paris Detective Armand Cochefort Dies
Paris reports the death of Armand Cochefort, former chief of the Paris detective service and a key figure in the Dryefus trial. His passing is announced today.
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Asociated Press
Paris
Armand Cochefort
Detective Service of
Dryefus
Earthquake Shocks Stuttgart Area Overnight
A moderate but prolonged earthquake was felt in Stuttgart Wurtemburg last night. Residents reported tremors that lasted several moments, causing light disturbances and concerns across the city.
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Associated Press
Stuttgart
Wurtemburg
Approach of Selon West Indian Storm Near Jamaica
The Weather Bureau reports a second West Indian storm forming southeast of Jamaica. Indications are slight with a Caribbean sea disturbance likely to move through the Caribbean toward Yucatan, not expected to strike the American coast.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Jamaica
Atlantic
West Indies
Gulf
Carribbean Sea
Weather Bureau Today
Carribbean
Yucatan
American
Rev. D. R. Shier Found Dead in Hudson
Hudson Mich Sept 6 Rev Donald R Shier 70 of Landrum SC was found dead in bed at a friend's home in this city He was long a member of the Michigan Methodist Episcopal Conference.
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Associated Press
Hudson, Mich
Donald R. Shier
Landrum
S. C
Shier
Michigan Methodist Episcopal Confernce
Yorkshire swimmer crosses English Channel in 24 hours
William Burgess of Yorkshire completed a solo swim from Dover England to Gris Nez France. He landed at Gris Nez at 10 30 am after traveling roughly 24 hours. The feat set a new mark for the Dover to Gris Nez crossing on record pace.
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Associated Press
London
William Burgess
English Channel
Dover
Eng
Cape Gris
Nez
France
Gris
Bugler Wins Prix D Hallato at Chantilly
Chantilly France September 6 H B Duryeas Bugler captured the Prix D Hallato race at the Chantilly meeting.
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Chantilly
France
H. B. Duryea
Bugler
Jewels of Mrs. Jenkins figure in smuggling case
Reports from New York say the grand jury has indicted smuggling in a case surrounding jewels valued at 170000 dollars owned by Mrs. Helen Dwelle Jenkins. The gems were given in 1909 and were allegedly imported from Europe without duty payment, tying wealthy figures from Kenosha and Memphis to the case.
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Associated Press
New York
Helen Dwelle Jenkins
Kenosha
Wis
Memphis
Temn
Jenkins
Europe
Sport Writer Eddie Smith Dies in Oakland Heat
Eddie Smith a renowned sporting writer and fight referee died in Oakland California after weeks of brain illness. He was a familiar figure in boxing coverage and refereeing circles.
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Oakland
Cal
Eddie Smith
HAIN AND SUN IN THE COTTON REGION TODAY
Washington reports heavy rainfall in the eastern United States with abundant sunshine inland. The cotton belt saw damage from August storms along the coast of South Carolina and parts of North Carolina and Georgia, while central and western states enjoyed favorable weather with sun in Mississippi and Louisiana and good rains in Texas and Oklahoma.
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Washington
National Weekly Bulletin
The
Weather Bureau
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Serious Fire Destroys Armour Packing Plant in Birmingham
A five story Armour Packing Company cold storage and packing plant in Birmingham Alabama burnt fiercely this morning. Fire crews from across the city fought the blaze for hours. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars. Nearby firms Cudahy Packing Kennemer Irwin and Collins Company report smoke and water damage though minor. Fire started in a bedroom from unknown causes. Armour plant opened in July.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Armour Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Kennemer-Irwin
Collins’ Company
Armour
Anderson offers trophy for Glidden tour in 1930s era
Anderson South Carolina September 6 The city through its chamber of commerce has sent to President Robert P Hooper of the American Automobile Association an offer of a second trophy for the Glidden tour A silver cup valued at 1000 dollars is proposed and local business leaders expect acceptance.
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Associated Press
Anderson
S. C
Chamber of Commerce
Robert P. Hooper
American Automobile Association
Powers Recognize Hayti Chief Leconte As President
Washington reports that Great Britain France and Germany join the United States in recognizing General Cincinnatus Leconte as president of Hayti. Leconte expressed friendly sentiment toward the United States during the reception of Ambassador Furniss.
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Asociated
Washington
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
Cincinnatus Leconte
Hayti
Little Republic
Furniss
Leconte
Thirty two drowned in Tocapel wreck near Quiloa
A telegram from the Tocapel purser reports 32 dead including the captain after the steamer struck an uncharted rock ledge in heavy fog near Quiloa. Ninety survivors are listed.
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Lima
Peru
Quiloa
Bailey Confirms Report on Not Seeking Re-election
Shawnee Okla Sept 6 More support for holding cotton and higher prices emerges as telegrams reach farmers in convention The statistical committee compiles price figures and tonight a decision will be reached on holding cotton for at least 13 cents likely to pass
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Associated Press
Shawnee, Okla
Twin Bears Hunters Found Shot Near Montesano
Aberdeen on September 6 reports state the bodies of Henry Bauer’s 16 year old twin sons were found 20 miles northeast of Montesano near their uncle John Turner’s shack. Bullet holes marked the deaths. Turner, a hermit, is missing and suspected of killing the boys after a bear hunting trip the previous day.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Henry Bauer
Montesano
John Turner
Turner
Missionary Reverend Davis Poisoned in British Guiana
The Rev. O. E. Davis, superintendent of the British Guiana mission of the Seventh Day Adventists, was killed by natives in the interior. Letters found by authorities outline the crime and its motive linked to his anti polygamy campaign.
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Associated Press
Georgetown
British Guiana
O. E. Davis
Seventh Day Adventists
Grand Opera House to Open Season With Girl From Rector s
Atlanta news notes the Grand Opera House opens Saturday night under new manager William Arthur Mattice of Birmingham. Mattice brings sixteen years in theatre and the venue will book Shubert attractions this season.
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Atlanta
William Arthur Mattice
Birmingham
Grand Opera House
Rectors
Mattice
Grand
Shubert
Uncle Sam Gets Mulkey in Bankruptcy Case
Atlanta on September 6 reports Uncle Sam seized W. M. Mulkey, an Atlanta contractor who hid assets after bankruptcy. Mulkey posted a 2500 dollar bond and faces a preliminary hearing Friday, following arrest on an affidavit by E. Y. V. Carter, bankruptcy trustee.
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Atlanta
Sam
W. M. Mulkey
Mulkey
E. Y. V. Carter
Campaign for East to Gulf Highway Planned
Louisiana and Mississippi officials will join a good roads tour to back a national highway from the east to the gulf. Meetings of the good roads enthusiasts are set for November 11 in New Orleans to assist in the campaign.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Good Roads Tour Association
Gulf
Firefighters Save Five From Two Burning Georgia Ave Buildings
Firemen in Atlanta pulled five residents from two engulfed buildings at 493 and 405 Georgia Avenue. Ladders were used to reach second floor occupants as flames spread rapidly, with Mrs Battie Ware Miss Mary E Ware her sister and three children rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Avenue
Battie Ware
Mary E. Ware
Guests of Mrs Hutchison Visit Raleigh Family
Mrs Geo B Justice and children Geo B Jr Wilson and Mary Louise of Raleigh are visiting Mrs John W Hinshaw at her East Vance Street home.
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Hutchison
Geo. B. Justice
Geo. B., Jr
Wilson
Mary Louise
Raleigh
John W. Hinshaw
East Vance Street
Bailey to Quit Senate and Practice Law in New York
United States Senator Bailey announced he will not seek re election and will leave the Senate March 3 1918. Rumor links his replacement with O B Colquitt Thomas M Campbell Jake Wolters and others as possible candidates. Bailey plans to practice law in New York City after his term and has held private talks with friends about the move.
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Associated Press
Gainesville
Tex
United States
Jos. W. Bailey
Ans Didate
Unite States Senate
Texas
Senator Bailey
New York City
Senate
Austin
Bailey
O. B. Colquitt
Thomas M. Campbell
Jake Wolters
Thomas Ball
Randall
Cone Johnson
Wm Poindexter
Mob Attack on Peruvian Legation in La Paz
A Bolivian mob attacked the Peruvian legation in La Paz on September 4, pulling down the shield and shattering windows after an unconfirmed rumor of a frontier clash. The Telegram from American minister Knowles confirmed the assault despite official denial.
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Associated Press
Washington
la Paz
Knowles
Bolivia
Peru
German Cruiser Bremen Conducted Maneuvers in U S Waters
Unofficial advices from Washington say the German cruiser Bremen did not intend to violate courtesy by torpedo exercises in Buzzards Bay without U S consent. The ship had authority to drill in Chesapeake Bay last May, and the commander apparently thought renewal was unnecessary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bremen
Buzzzards Bay
United States
Chesapeake Bay
They Hung Bill Jones Poem Saves Webb in Oregon
Salem Ore September 6 The poem They Hung Bill Jones written by Frank L Stanton saved Jesse P Webb from execution after his murder conviction. Governor West commuted Webb's sentence five minutes before the noonday hanging, citing the poem's influence.
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Frank Stanton
Bill Jones
Associated Press
Salem
Ore
Frank L. Stanton
Charleston
S. C
Atlanta
Jesse P. Webb
Oswald West
Webb
William A. Johnson
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