ONeal to Call Special Election for Johnston Seat
Governor ONeal announced a special election to fill the U S Senate vacancy created by the death of Senator Joseph F Johnston. The proclamation will be issued now but the vote likely after the funeral with a Democratic primary two weeks before the special election.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Neal
United States
Joseph F. Johnston
Washington
Alabama
Goodwyn
State Democratic Executive Committee
H. D. Clayton
Heflin
John B. Knox
Anniston
Hobson
Johnston
McReynolds
Wahhington
Messenger Boys All Back at Work After Walkout
Western Union messenger boys including Frank Betancourt returned to work Friday after a Thursday strike. Betancourt was arrested for disorderly conduct and turned over to juvenile authorities. Charles Prior was fined and appealed after being accused of stealing a bicycle from a lobby.
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Western Union
Frank Betancourt
Frank Setan Court
Charles E. Prior
Samuel J. Bentley
Betancourt
Prior
Recorder'’S Court
Cawthon Hotel
Gotham diners may serve food all hours of night
New York court rule allows restaurants to serve meals at any hour provided the bar is closed. The ruling overrules Mayor Gaynor's 1 am closing order and follows a case where patrons were ejected after bar closing.
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Associated Press
New York
Gaynor
The
Supreme Purt
Supreme Court
Broadway
Carranza vows to press on with fight in Mexico
General Venustiano Carranza replies to a Times inquiry about halting hostilities if Huerta would suspend fighting for the October elections. He declares he does not recognize Huerta’s government as legal and says his constitutionalist forces will continue the campaign until the war is finished.
Hubbard visits encampment site in Mobile
Colonel G. J. Hubbard commander of the First Regiment A N G arrived in Mobile Saturday morning at the Cawthon Hotel with Captain W. T. Cameron. They inspected the camp near Monroe Park and announced readiness for duty by Monday with most out of town companies expected to arrive by noon. Hubbard reports all companies will come with a full quota of men.
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G. J. Hubbard
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
W. T. Cameron
Monroe Park
Mowe
Hubbard
Opinions Dividing Over Governor O Neals Power
Washington debate centers on Governor O Neals plan to call a special election after Senator Johnston of Alabama dies. Some senators support the governors authority per Attorney General McReynolds, while others dispute the right. Senators Kern and John Sharp Willams back the governor and AG.
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Washington
O'Neal
Johnston
Alabama
McReynolds
Kern
John Sharp Willams
Wilson Grants Export Permit for Arms to Mexican Company
President Wilson has issued a permit allowing the shipment of three Colt rapid fire guns and fifty thousand rounds of ammunition to the Mexican Light and Power Company. The voyage on the Monterey carried arms from New York to Vera Cruz amid ongoing Huerta era exports.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Mexican Light and Power Company
New York
Monterey
Vera Cruz
Death probe into Singleton Van Schaik at Pelham home
Wealthy sportsman and former broker Singleton Van Schaik died after a brief illness following whiskey at his Pelham New York residence. Coroner Livingston and District Attorney Winslow have the case under inquiry. Also reports a later boxing draw between Bob McAllister and Sailor Ed Petroskey in San Francisco.
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Singleton van Schaik
Pelham
N. Y
Joseph Jasper Ecclesine
the van Schaike
New York
Francis A. Winslow
Livingston
van Schaik
Associated Press
San Francisco
Bob" McAllister
Ed Petroskey
McAllister
Warrant Issued for Leo Kling in Turp Turmoil
Leo Kling son of Home Industry Iron Works owner faces a concealed pistol charge and arraignment before Judge Henry Chamberlain on August 13. He was jailed after Friday arrest following a reported near State and Water streets assault. striker Joseph Mahler accuses Kling while Kling stays silent. Witness Sam Allen backs the attack claim. Striker William Agnew, fined earlier, has left town. Edward Merkel of Alabama Iron Works travels to Gulfport and New Orleans to recruit non union workers.
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A. Kling
Home Industry Iron Works
Joseph Mahler
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Kling
Mahler
State
Water Streets
Sam Allen
William Agnew
Joe Mahler
Edward Merkel
Alabama Tron Works
Demaree Leads The Nationals In Batting Race
Chicago notes Jake Daubert of Brooklyn climbs toward the top batting among National League hitters. After ninety three games his average stands around .248, with leaders including Yingling, Gibson, Hyatt, and Miller. In the American League sharp hitters and pitchers are listed, showing Spoehling and Cobb among the top names.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jake Daubert
Brooklyn
Daubert
Yingling
Boston
Gibson
Pittsburg
Hyatt
Miller
Philadelphia
Johnson Washington
Brown
Bender
Philad
Phia
Wood
Bosnes
Deltaree
New York
McQuillen
Mathewson
Alexander
Humphries
Girls in Diggs case to take stand in trial
In San Francisco court Maury Diggs trial continues with two women Marsha Warrington and Lola Norris set to testify for the prosecution. Other witnesses include Martin Beasley and Reno Police Chief J. D. Hillhouse as the defense argues about coercion and admissibility.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Maury Diggs
Ondky
Marsha Warrington
Lola Norris
Martin Beasley
Sacramento
J. D. Hillhouse
Reno
G. O. Johnson
Diggs
Theo Kytha
Kate Moore
Devlin
A. J. Morgen
Weather Summary From Early City Readings
Temperatures noted at the corner of Royal and Upein streets today. Forecast till 7 p.m. Sunday calls for generally fair skies tonight and Sunday with light southeast winds. Alabama and Mississippi both expect fair conditions tonight and Sunday.
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Royal Anaupein
Mobile
Advancements in Southern Colleges Since 1900
Miss Elizabeth Avery Coulton of the Southern Association of College Women reports major progress in the South since 1900. Entrance standards rose from three to 160 institutions, with improvements in libraries laboratories buildings and equipment aided by philanthropic groups. Faculty quality and degree output have also risen.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau ‘of Education
Misa Elizabeth Avery Coulton
Southern Association of College Women
South
Missionary priest dies after decade in Mahdi captivity
Father Chiwalder, a famed missionary priest, died at Om Durman aged 58 after ten years in Mahdi captivity. He and companions refused Islam, faced execution, but a night comet frightened their captors into sparing them. Roosevelt reportedly visited him in 1916.
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Khartoum
Egypt
Chiwalder
Omdurman
Sudan
Obrwaider
Roosevelt
Moulder Fined Amid Striker Claim Denied by Union
Sam Allen a moulder formerly with Durham Metal Works was arraigned on two counts of disorderly conduct with notices of appeal and a $200 bond. Luther Sprouse, arrested with Allen, was fined $59 or ninety days. Some strikers say Allen is not a union member or a striker.
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Sam Allen
Moulder
Recorders Court
Luther Sprouse
Allen
A. B
Thirty-Second Victim Added To Binghamton Fire Deaths
In Binghamton New York on August 9 the list of dead from the Crottiing Company plant fire grew to thirty two as Mrs May Leyton died from injuries after leaping from the building’s fourth floor two weeks earlier.
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Binghamton
Binghamton,n.y
Binghamton Crottiing Company
May Leyton
Huerta and Lind Diplomacy Faces Etiquette Test
The administration plans to disclose the message as ex-governor Lind prepares to engage Huerta via Charge O Shaughnessy. Lind is expected to observe diplomatic etiquette while addressing the Mexican leader.
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Lind
Huerta
O’shaughnessy
Wilson Holds Conference With Senate on Mexican Crisis
President Wilson invited the full Foreign Relations Committee to the White House for a conference on the Mexican situation. The group includes ten Democrats and seven Republicans. John Lind, Wilson’s envoy to Mexico, will arrive near Vera Cruz aboard the battleship New Hampshire to present peace proposals to Provisional President Huerta.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
McKinley
Senate
Senate Committee
Huuerta
Lind
Rebel assault blows up federal troop train near Lampazos
The report from Constitutionalist forces in Texas says a federal troop train was blown up near Lampazos on August 4. Sixty federal soldiers were wounded and many killed or missing, with advances toward Monclova and Saltillo prompting fears of further clashes.
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Hacienda Hermanas
Eagle Pasay
Texas
Lampazos
Eligande
Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Mex
Itustamente
San Geronimo
Monclova
Tosearce
Beth Zur Lodge Holds First Meeting Under New President
The monthly gathering of Beth Zur Lodge No. 44 of the Independent Order B'nai B'rith is set for Sunday morning at 1 o'clock at B'nai B'rith hall. It marks the first meeting under President Marion H. Forchheimer's administration.
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Beth Zur Lodge
Independent Order
B'nai B'rith
B'nai B’rith Hall
Marion H. Forchheimer
Germany Ready to Recognize Huerta
Berlin reports from Washington claim Wilson's message to Provisional President Huerta of Mexico was sent on behalf of German interests, though the German foreign office says it does not know the contents. Officials avoid pressuring Wilson but recognize Huerta's government is favored by many diplomats and Count von Bernstorff has suggested recognition. John Lind is expected to arrive in Mexico City.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Vera Cruz
New Hampshire
Mexico City
United States
Lind
O'Shaughnessy
Huerta
Navy
Ameeroee
Foreign Office
Charge O'Shaughnessy
Germany
Berlin
Air
Liverta
Count von Bernstorff
Rupture Between United States and Mexico Hinted in Paris Dispatches
Paris dispatches note a probable rupture between the United States and Mexico as a near certainty. Mexico’s comment is sparse, acknowledging U.S. responsibilities while suggesting Wilson and Bryan peace policies may disappear facing real-world pressures.
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Associated Press
Paris
Mexico
France
United States
Wilson
Bryan
Eberhardt Elected Moose Supreme President
DETROIT August 9 Charles F Eberhardt of Detroit elected supreme president of the Social Order of Moose at the eighth annual convention which closed here yesterday. Next year's convention will meet in Toledo.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Charles F. Eberhardt
Social Order of Moose
Toledo
Sulzer impeachment report drafted amid stock market probe
New York Aug 9. Legislative committee drafting a report to be submitted to the legislature on Monday. Testimony shows Governor Sulzer speculated in the stock market using campaign contributions unlisted in required statements. Chair Frawler and counsel Richards say impeachment proceedings likely. Senate trial would follow if pursued.
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New York
Sulzer
Legislative Committee
Frawler
Eugene Sam Richards
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Senate
State Court
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