Delegations United to Invite President Wilson to Mobile
Ten Mobileans join the general finance committee and depart for Washington to invite President Wilson to the Southern Commercial session in Mobile in October. East coast members join in Washington, with Birmingham Montgomery Atlanta Anniston delegations pledging support and governors officials coordinating with Chamber leaders.
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Birmingham
Montgomery
Atlanta
Anniston
Mobile
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
East
General Finance Committee
Panama
George J. Santa Cruz
John T. Cochrane
Albert P. Bush
Ed Richard
Walter Mitchell
John Craft
Jacob Reiss
William B. Inge
George C. Gaillard
L. C. Irvine
D. P. Bestor
F. J. Thompson
Robert Hunter
R. W. Taylor
James 8
Archibald
Don A. Farnsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Wilber Moore
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Farnsworth
John M. Slanton
Georgia
Bacon
Bryan Seeks $100000 Aid to Americans Leaving Mexico
Secretary Bryan explains a proposed $100,000 appropriation to help destitute Americans flee Mexico. He denies it signals a policy shift toward intervention, stating the funds address immediate danger to lives and property and would act in emergencies as in past crises.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Congress
Mexico
Wilson
Hves
Huerta
Jaccus
Sdave
Reverend McLeod to Preach at Two Churches
Rev C B McLeod of Citrenelle will preach at Broad Street Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 11 oclock and at Franklin Street Church at 1 40.
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C. B. McLeod
Citrenelle
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Pranklin Street
Denies Engagement to Baron Ostensacken
Miss Suzanne Carroll of New York denies reports she is engaged to Baron Ostensacken the Russian nobleman. She had been expected to wed Major John Phil Hill of Baltimore last June but the ceremony did not occur and both parties declined to explain. The Carrolls plan to occupy a Newport cottage soon with Ostensacken expected as a guest.
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Newport
Baron Ostensacken
Britons Decline Participation in Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Westminster Gazette notes Great Britain's non participation in the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco is based on commercial reasons not diplomatic issues. It says Americans overreacted to Britain’s explanation and hopes future diplomacy with the United States will precede the 1915 exposition.
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Associated Press
London
San Francisco
Westminster Gazette
America
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Pall Mall Gazette
British Board of Trade
Probate Judges Rally for Good Roads Days in Alabama
Probate judges across Alabama express strong support for Governor ONeal proclamation designating August 14 15 as Good Roads Days They pledge cooperation and say they have begun urging county officials to pick a road section for improvement Letters from J C Wood Lowndes R L Faucett Autauga and W E Skeggs Mor Ban are highlighted The governors initiative and county action receive wide publicity in local papers.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Alabama
J. C. Wood
Lowndes County
R. L. Faucett
Autauga
Mor‘Ban
Ebunts Corfimissi Bo Inopere Joldes
Short Shrift for Slayer of an American
El Paso dispatch reports General Francisco Villa stating the July 30 execution at Ascension of El Macho Moreno the Mexican outlaw who killed American farmer Ben Griffin and mistreated lumber workers. Federal trains repair destroyed lines and carry supplies as Orozco prepares an northern Chihuahua campaign.
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Associated
Ess
EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Ascension
el Macho
Moreno
Ben Griffin
Chichupa
Chihuahua
Alfred Farks
Madera Lumber Company
Juan Medina
Juarez
Mexico Northwestern
Madera
I’ascual Orozco
Women Attend Leo Frank Murder Trial In Atlanta
In Atlanta on August 2 spectators allowed inside the courtroom with women given preferred seating in the Leo Frank murder trial of Mary Phagan. Dr Harris collapsed during yesterday’s testimony and Jim Con ey was anticipated as the state’s key witness. Dr Hurt and Helen Ferguson testified regarding the factory death and wages for Mary Phagan.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
H.F. Harris
Jim Coney
Harris
Mary’ Phegan
J. W. Hurt
Helen Ferguson
Phagan
Mary—Phagan
Funeral of A N Brady Held at Albany Without Eulogy
Anthony N Brady financier who died in London July 22 was honored in a noon service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Albany. No eulogy was delivered as St Vincent's Orphan Asylum children attended. The body was interred in Brady mausoleum St Agnes cemetery with pallbearers including C K Billings George Knapp George B Cortelyou and others.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Anthony N. Brady
London
George B. Cortelyou
Timothy
S Ae Lams
Morgan J. Obrien
Ham Specie
Ser
Cunt Cc
Cane Hattanooga
Venezuela mobilizes 10 rebels in plan to retake Coro
Venezuelan government forces complete mobilization in Caracas and prepare an expedition to confront rebel invaders. Reported fall of Coro to General Cipriano Castro's forces cited, with Falcon as a likely first objective. General staff described as well organized and fully equipped for action.
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Associated Press
Caracas
Vaan
Falcon
Cora
Cipriano Castro
Castro in Germany Mystifies Canary Islands Casually
By Associated Press Cipriano Castro’s family says the former dictator is in Germany and unaware of a Venezuelan revolution plan. Locals say Castro may have completed his aims and rumor suggests foreign aid supports him.
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Castro
Teneriffs
Germany
Associated Press
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Currency Bill Protection for Country Banks
A circu late letter from Senate banking chair Owen to country bankers outlines perceived benefits of the Glass Owen currency bill. He argues the measure would reduce panic risk and he estimates a country bank with 100000 in capital could gain about 3 percent annually, while enabling larger farm loan lending and other codifications next winter.
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Washington
Owen
Senate Banking Committee
National Bank
Society Wears Costly Jewels at Fish Ball
Newport Rhode Island August 2 1920 Despite nerves over jewel safety after recent robberies at Narragansett View the Mother Goose ball at Crossways the Fish residence drew 500 guests. Valuations reached into millions with many guests keeping jewels in safety vaults and police guarding the estate.
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Newport
R.J
Narragansett View
Crossways
Weather update from Royal and Dauphin corners
Temperatures recorded at the corner of Royal and Dauphin streets today reach 78 degrees. Forecasts through 7 pm expect Sunday showers tonight or Sunday, with light variable winds. Alabama to have local showers tonight and Sunday. Mississippi likely fair tonight and Sunday.
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Royal
Dauphin Streets
Mobile
Alabama
Ultimatum Demands Fu Chow Sece d from Republic
AP dispatch from Amoy reports Fu Chow must rescind its secession resolution within ten days or China’s army from Peking will invade Ko Kien province. Provisional President Yuan Shi Kai allegedly sent the ultimatum. Clan fighting between Mongolian Tungan tribesmen and Formosans disrupts Amoy as Japanese authorities arrest the Tongans leader and crews, with hostages reportedly held.
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Amoy
China
Fu Chow
Peking
Ko Kien
Yuan Shi Kai
Chinese Warships Bombard Rebel Forts at Shanghat
Chinese government warships commanded by Admiral Tseng opened fire at daybreak on Wu Sung forts held by rebels near Shanghat. The cruisers fired from five miles, the forts replied, and after an hour of desultory shore bombardment the warships withdrew.
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Associated Press
Shanghat
Wu Sung
Tseng
Captain Jackson Refuses Court Summons In Alabama
Captain Matthew W. Jackson, a noted steamboat man, was served with a writ of attachment in Wilcox County Alabama to compel his appearance as a witness. He refused to answer the summons citing travel expenses and remained in jail until Judge Berney ordered his release after a late Friday hearing.
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Matthew W. Jackson
Circuit Court
Wilcox County
Linden
Ala
Jackson
Law and Equity Court
Berney
Judge Denies Donation Party Allegations In Puerto Rico
Judge P. J. Hamilton of Porto Rico rejects charges of a donation party tied to a Washington dispatch. He says a dozen friends gathered at his San Geronimo home for a casual evening with modest gifts, no public invitation, and no furniture company involvement. He notes furniture being packed for shipment to San Juan and calls the matter absurd.
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Chihuahua City
Arcidos
Montezuma
Mancia
Juarez
Chihuahua
Zacatecas
Torreon
Washington
P. J. Hamilton
Porto Rico
San Geronimo
San Juan
Mobile
Corozal
New Orleans
New York American
Burglary attempts reported at two locations
Police received reports of burglary attempts at Captain Tom Brown’s home at 453 South Conceptions Street between 1 and 2 AM Saturday. An intruder fled before entry. I F E Dodson reported a Friday burglary at 18 North Joachim Street stealing a watch chain and locket from his coat. Police investigate amid rising incidents.
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Tom Brown
South Conceptions Street
I. F E. Dodson
North Joachim Street
Demaree and Humphries Tie for Hurling Honors in National League
In major league action Joe Jackson led the American League batting pace as Ty Cobb slipped to .396. Humphries of Chicago and Demaree of New York shared nine wins and two losses for the week, with Mathews and Margaret among leaders in the National League.
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Demaree and
Humphries
Ly Associated Press
Chicago
Joe Jackson
Ty Cobb
Jackson
Cobb
Cleveland
Ian Murphy
Philadelphia
Speaker
Boston
Charles McDonald
Yingling
Brooklyn Oy
Matt
Pittsburg
Miller
Wagner
Brooklyn
Demaree
New York
Mathewsom
Margaret
Boehling
Washington
Johnson
Bender
Brown
Strikes Hit Mobile Shipyards Over Eight Hour Demand
More than three hundred workers walk out across Mobile shipyards and machine shops seeking an eight hour day and higher wages. Negro workers join the walkout with ship carpenters caulkers and other unions. Police say no disorder expected and officers remain on standby as work continues on the river and docks.
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Mobile
Union Negro Fathers of Mobile
Caulkers
Ollinger & Bruce Dry Dock Company
Ship Carpenters’ Union
Crenshaw
Central Trades’ Council
Home Industry Iron Works
Chief Crenshaw
Ollinger-Bruce Dry Dock Company
Pinto Island
Gulf Dry Dock Company
Texas Street
Atlantic
Michael Hines
Boiler- Junkears
Iren-workers
Charles Burke
Henry Dawson
Joe White
Lathers
Wilson Henderson
James Whitfield
Ambassador Guthrie Arrives in Japan for New Post
The new American ambassador to Japan Geoxa W. Guthrie of Pittsburg arrived in Yokohama today. He was greeted by a committee and escorted into Tokio as part of welcoming ceremonies marking the start of his post.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Geoxa
W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
Yokohama
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Anniston Chamber of Commerce
Irvine
Rev. McLeod
Suzanne Carroll
Talamentes Guerrilas
Federals
Orozco
Chihuihua
Charles Bissell
Mines Company of America
Bernard J. McDonald
San Patrico Mining Company
Pascual Orozco
Santa Rosalia
Parnal
Bissell
McDonald
Mercaster
Frank
A. N. Brady
Albany, N. Y
Europe
Senate
Mississippi
Victoriana Huerta
Ry Associated Press
Capt. Jackson
Hamilton
Guthrie
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