Wilson Named Democratic Nominee At Baltimore Convention
Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was informed he had been chosen by the Baltimore convention as the Democratic nominee. Senator-elect Ollie James of Kentucky delivered the notice and praised Wilson as un pledged to any interests. The acceptance speech outlined a practical platform and calls for tariff revision, anti monopoly steps, and laws to curb trusts while stressing a nonpersonal, unentangled government.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Baltimore
Ollie James
Kentucky
Women’s National Democratic League
Jersey
White House
Democratic Party
Theg
Philippines
Ollie Mames
James
Permenter Arraigned for Murder in Mississippi
In Winona Mississippi Swinton Permenter opened third trial for the alleged Miss Janie Sharp murder near Louisville two years ago. Jury selection proves difficult with many local jurors at the funeral. Permenter previously faced two convictions later reversed for new trials. Detective Ben Walker aiding the defense was killed. Walter Permenter linked to the search. A $1000 reward is offered for Walter’s killers. The Permenter family is locally prominent.
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Winona
Miss
Swinton Permenter
Janie Sharp
Louisville
Permenter
Walter Permenter
Miss Sharp
Ben Walker
Swinton
Walker
Walter
Special Pullman Train Derailed Near Fort Smith
A Pullman train running from Dallas to the west derailed at Rogers, injuring many passengers. Officials say no deaths occurred. A relief train with doctors and aides rushed to the scene on the St. Louis and San Francisco line.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Dallas
Tey
Rogers
Here
St. Louis and
San Francisco
Wilson and Marshall organize Alabama Democrats in state effort
The Wilson and Marshall central committee of seven members, appointed by Chairman Tyler Goodwyn, calls a Montgomery meeting next Monday at noon to perfect a statewide Wilson and Marshall organization. District club presidents are invited to attend or submit written suggestions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Wilson and Marshall
Alabama
Wilson and Marshall Central Committee
Tyler Goodwyn
State
Democratic Committee
Goodwyn
Central
M and C Handle Entire Mississippi National Guard Movement
The Mobile and Ohio railroad moved the entire Mississippi National Guard to Columbus Mississippi. Assistant General Passenger Agent Charles Rudolph led the operation. The transport ran from the southern state via the Gulf and Ship Island route to Hattiesburg Meridian and on to Columbus, despite strong opposition.
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National Guard
Mississippi
Mobile
Ohio
Columbus
Miss
Charles Rudolph
Gulf
Ship Island
Hattiesburg
Meridian
Montgomery
Woman charged with assault after shotgun incident
Mary Sheedy 44 surrendered to Mobile police over an assault with a gun after a confrontation at the Sheedy home with musician J. D. Antoine. The weapon was seized by Mrs Estes before any injury occurred. The warrant was filed and the case is to be recorded.
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Mary Sheedy
Newersey Street
Polie
J. D. Antoine
Mobile
Sheedy
Antoine
Miss Raffles of The Mobile Item Captivates Mobile
The Original Girl Raffles of The Mobile Item roams Mobile on a staged chase day one. She appears at 1:30 and 5:00 with a $100 reward for identification while sleuths swarm stores from Dauphin to Bienville Square. The chase ends with near captures and a mistaken pursuit on St Francis Street.
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Miss Raffles
Bauer’s
Dauphin and
Conception
Gayfer
Bienville Square
Ella
Conception Street
Company & Nickel
St. Emanuel Street
Conti
Office of the Item
Royal
Royel
Royal Street
Dauphin, Cts
Hammel
Dauphin Street
Dr. J. Grey Thomas
van Antwerp's
Battle House
Gayfer’s
Mitchell's
Yeend-Potter Co
Level Best Shoe Co
Simon's
The
Reynolds Music Co
Mr. Harney
Raffles
Mobilé
Mobile Ittem
Monroe Street
Ben Harney
Ben Harney Theatre
St. Francis Street
St. Joseph
Raffies
Auburn Locks
Harney
Mobile Item
Item
Mobile
Wwa
Burglars Try to Enter Residence on Warren and North Carolina
Burglars attempted to enter the residence of William Helmer at the northwest corner of Warren and North Carolina streets around 9 o'clock last night but were unsuccessful. Helmer reported one burglar fled and the other fled in an unsuccessful break in.
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William Helmer
Warren
North Carolina
Helmer
Progressive Party Delays Nomination Start at Chicago Convention
At Chicago on August 7 the Progressive party delayed nominating speeches awaiting platform completion. Opposed by Henry J. Allen and William Flynn, a recess was carried while Medill McCormick pushed the new name Progressive party. Rules scuttle officeholders as national delegates and bar contested delegates until seating rights are decided.
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Chicago
Progressive Party
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
William Flynn
Pennsylvania
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York
Jersey
Medill McCormick
Committee On Rules
Clark-Butler Realty Co Incorporation in Probate Court
The Clark-Butler Realty company was incorporated today with capital stock of 5000 dollars in the probate court. Incorporators include Milburn Clark as president Marguerite B Clark Morton Butler and Lillie D Butler. The firm plans to engage in general real estate business.
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Clark-Butler Realty Company
Milburn Clark
Marguerite B. Clark
Morton Butler
Lillie D. Butler
Stand of City Commissioner Praised by Business Leaders
Local business leaders praise the city commissioners stance at the regular meeting on port quarantine rules. They argue that health comes first but regulations should not unnecessarily harm the port. Figures from John T. Cochrane and other Mobile executives back measured quarantine, warning against overreaction and favoring uniform federal standards.
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John T. Cochrane
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Ulekly
T. C. Thompson
van & Co
United States
J. J. Quill
Terminal Tranafe Company
Free Tickets Offered at Ben Dreamland Theatres
Classified note offers tickets to the Ben Dreamland Theatres for eligible readers, with 4 to 10 tickets available daily in summer. Find your name in the itemized Wants and call the listed number to claim.
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Catey Aire
Ben Dreamland Theatres
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Wilson
Alabama Democrats
Central Committee
Miss. National Guard
Siri
Washington, D. C
Platform Committee
Ben Harady Theatre
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