Rail Commission Wins Right to Probe Railroad Political Expenditures
The Interstate Commerce Commission prevailed in a DC supreme court brief seeking to compel Louisville and Nashville Railroad President M. H. Smith to testify about campaign contributions. Smith had refused, arguing political spending by railroad officials was beyond ICC reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Folk
M. H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Smith
Senate
Denies Right of Privacy To Railroads in Politics
The brief by Mr Folk argues that campaign contributions by carriers are not private and that the Interstate Commerce Commission may inquire into railroad expenditures. It cites the act to regulate commerce and says secrecy harms regulation, urging disclosure of all expenditures to the commission. The case centers on compelling a carrier to reveal spending under regulatory authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk
Congress
Ocon
Raid on Durazzo Tells of Italian Naval Action
Rome reports an Italian raid on Durazzo in Albania by cruisers on August 1-2. Italian destroyers attacked four Austrian destroyers, followed by shelling near Cattaro, while French and Italian ships remained undamaged. Austrian account claims Italian ships were hit and withdrew.
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Associated Press
Rome
Paris
Durazzo
Aspern
Apulian
Cattaro
Ohn
Sumanita Ba
Voodoo Doctor Sentenced After Trick For Four Dollars
Recorder Robert E. Gordon sentenced Henry Johnson to sixty days on the county road after he was found guilty of fleecing Lavina Dupree out of four dollars. Johnson claimed he could reveal where two thousand dollars was buried in her yard and used a hoodoo maneuver to steal the money. The victim reported the loss, leading to Johnson’s arrest. he offered no defense at arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Gordon
Recorder’s Court
Henry Johnson
Johnson
Lavina Dupree
Ike Kruse
Four Prohi Pleas Result in Fines and Hearings
Edward Smith and Bill Riley pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law and paid $50 each after arraignment before Acting Recorder Gordon. Thomas Ross was convicted, appealed, then re-arrested on a state charge with a new hearing set for Friday. Several other prohibition cases were continued and one was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smith
Bill Riley
Gordon
Thomas Ross
Andrew Young
J. W. Rooney
I. Morningstar
Robert Thomas
Sy Hannibe
Prohibition Law Violations Lead to Dockets and Fines
Several individuals, including Josie Jackson and Ed Werneth, were docketed for violating prohibition laws with bonds signed by local figures. In inferior court, George Heubach and Willie Jackson pleaded guilty and paid $50 fines plus costs. Deputies searched nearby roadhouses near Cedar Point road in Dog River, finding small beer quantities at Fred Hudoff and Edward Murray. Willie L. Goodman was also docketed on prohibition charges with bond signed by T. F. Tyrrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Jackson
J. Frisch
Ed Werneth
John J. Monahan
A. D. Davis
James Coleman
Joe Brook
Inferior Criminal Court
George Heubach
Willie Jackson
Cedar Point
Dog River
Fred Hudoff
Edward Murray
Willie L. Goodman
T. F. Tyrrell
Auto Owners Bring Gasoline to Mobile at 19 Cents
Several automobile owners are shipping gasoline by schooner from New Orleans to Mobile at two cents per gallon in 100-gallon drums. The gasoline was purchased earlier in the week at 17 cents per gallon in New Orleans.
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Mobile
New Orleans
Crescent City
Relief applications fall on Thursday as Nor ton reports
Secretary E Q Norton said relief applications were fewer today than earlier in the week. He noted a probable rise before the committee disbands on Saturday August 19. Applicants at headquarters were mainly from outlying districts seeking seed and roofing supplies.
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E. Q. Norton
Night thief abducts seven chickens from Monterey street
Ed Schwartz of 61 Monterey street reported to police headquarters that seven small chicks were stolen in the night. Neighbors heard the theft but did not capture the thief.
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Ed Schwartz
Monterey Street
Copper Still Pipe Reported Missing by Bay Lumber Co
Emanuel Beasley of the Bay Lumber Company on Three Mile Creek reports a seven inch diameter copper still pipe stolen last night. Police seek the thief.
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Emanuel Beasley
the Bay Lumber Company
Three-Mile Creek
Cloudburst Destroys Jarolds Valley Town in West Virginia
A Huntington report says Jarolds Valley Boone county at Coal river head was washed away in yesterday’s cloudburst with 75 dead and 300 passengers feared endangered aboard a train. Eight villages were reported wholly or partly gone as two militia units mobilized for flood relief and safety concerns rose for the exposed region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Jarolds Valley
Boone County
Coal River
23 Bodies Recovered From Cabin Creek Flood Debris
Charleston West Virginia August 10 23 bodies have been recovered from debris carried down by the flood which swept the Cabin creek valley. Rescue parties have penetrated above Cabin creek junction. Two companies of the Second West Virginia infantry were sent to aid relief and a special train is being assembled to reach the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Cabin Creek
Cabin Creek Junction
Second
West Virginia Infantry
Camp Kanawha
Quabin Creek Junction
Murder charges dropped free two Wheelerville men
Assistant Solicitor Jack Courtney dropped murder charges against William McDuffie and John McAlarny, white residents of Wheelerville, for the July 1 death of Cornelius Johnson. A coroner's inquest found circumstantial evidence insufficient to convict in a court of record.
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Jack Courtney
William McDuffie
John McAlarny
Wheelerville
Cornelius Johnson
Mobile and Ohio Reports Strong Quarterly Gains
The Mobile and Ohio railroad releases a quarterly statement showing gross earnings up by 403 354 80 for the quarter ending June versus 1915. Expenses rose, but net revenue increased by 146 792 87 over the 1915 period.
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Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Roosevelt Plans First Hughes Speech In Lewiston August 31
Colonel Roosevelt will deliver his initial campaign address for candidate Hughes in Lewiston Maine on August 31. He will focus the remarks solely on national issues amid the presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R
Hughes
Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Cassidy Arrested on Assault Charge After Beating
Joe Cassidy also known as William Cassie was arrested Thursday on assault and battery allegations by complainant John Bender who says Cassidy assaulted him.
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Joe Cassidy
William Cassie
Asault
John Bender
Two Notaries Bonded by Governor Henderson Appointment
Attorney Bart B. Chamberlain and Mr. C. B. Little were named notaries by Governor Charles Henderson and filed bonds Thursday in the probate court. State officials confirmed the appointments and noted the required fidelity bonds.
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Bart B. Chamberlain
C. B. Little
Charles Henderson
Norwegian Steamer Thore Hafte Sunk Off Flasterno
The Norwegian steamer Thore Hafte of 3253 tons gross was sunk off Flasterno after striking a mine. The incident occurred near Malmoe with reports reaching London later the same day.
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Malmoe
Sweden
London
Thore Hafte
Flasterno
Triest in Dire Danger of Fall Before Aosta
From the Isonzo front the Italian army under the Duke of Aosta presses the Austrians after the Gorizia victory with 20000 prisoners. Trieste and the Austrian hold fall under threat as Italian forces advance across the Isonzo. British French actions on the Somme and Hemwood sectors continue with steady progress. Russian forces push west of Stanislau Kolomea railway and sever Kryplin line.
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London
Isonzo
Duke of Aosta
Gorizia
Triest
Somme
Bapaume
Peronne
Hemwood
Porgieres
Galicia
Letchitzsky
Stanislau-Kolomea
Stanislau-Nadvorna
Kryplin
Stanislau
Republicans vote against plan to adjourn September 1
Senate Republicans in conference rejected the Democratic steering committee plan to adjourn by September 1. They insisted on taking up the immigration bill and reserved the right to push or oppose pending legislation. Progressives oppose any agreement that blocks a vote on the corrupt practices bill.
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Washington
Senate
Democratic Steering Committee
Congress
Self-propelled torpedo found linked to Toland munitions fire
In Jersey City, Erling Iverson and Axel Larsen were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Black Tom Island explosion. A drawing of a self-propelled torpedo bearing Captain J. Howard's approval and a notebook with President Wilson's name were found among Iverson's effects. Iverson claimed ownership of Iverson & Company and designed the torpedo. The pair are held on $1,000 bail as investigations continue.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
Wilson
Erling Iverson
Axel Larsen
Black Tom Island
J. Howard
United States Submarine Department
Important Meeting of Ways and Means Body Announced
The chamber of commerce announces the ways and means committee, idle since July 6, will reconvene Monday evening at 7 at the Cawthon hotel. Dinner will be served before the business session at 7 30. Full attendance is requested.
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Ways and Means Committee
Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Clemens
Cawthon Hotel
Senate Democrats to push immigration bill as unfinished business
Democratic leaders say the immigration bill will be treated as unfinished business when Congress convenes in December. They believe Republican efforts to secure a vote before the election will not extend the session beyond September 1, but will be used to highlight GOP attempts to push the measure.
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Senate
Congress
Steel Unfilled Orders Decline For U S Steel
New York Aug 10 The United States Steel Corporation reports unfilled orders on July 21 at 9 593 592 tons, down 46 866 tons from June 30. This marks the second drop this year after a period of rising tonnage since August 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Rotary hears discussion of commission business
The Mobile Rotary Club met at the Cawthon Hotel assembly room Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock with a large attendance. President L. D. Dix presided as Hotorian Richard Christian led a feature discussion on the commission business as he sees it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Rotary Club
Cawthon Hotel
L. D. Dix
Richard Christian
Tornado Strikes Oxford Nebraska Damages Buildings
A tornado hit Oxford Nebraska early today destroying a round house unroofing the opera house and damaging many other structures. Three people were injured as heavy rain accompanied the wind according to a report received from St. Joseph Missouri.
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ST. Joseph
Oxford
Neb
Opera Hiouse
Palmer Will Provides School To Teach Motherhood In Detroit
Detroit August 10. The will of Mrs. Lizzie Merrill Palmer widow of former Senator Thomas W. Palmer provides for a school to teach girls motherhood. The exact funds are not designated but the estate is reported at over 1 million dollars and probate officials say the provision will fund the school.
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Detroit
Mich
Lizzie Merrill Palmer
Palmer
Thomas W. Palmer
Light French Warship Sails Toward Galveston
A four funnel warship believed French neared Galveston Texas about 10 this morning. A pilot boat met her within 200 yards then retreated, indicating the war vessel did not wish to enter the harbor.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Printers League Picks St Paul for 1917 Meet
Indianapolis August 10. St Paul was chosen as the site for the 1917 tournament of the Union Printers National Baseball League. John J. McGowan of Chicago was re elected president.
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Indianapolis
Ind
St. Paul
Union Printers
John J. McGowan
Chicago
First New Bale Here Brings 28 1-8 Cents at Auction
The first new bale of cotton received by the local Mobile exchange this year sold at noon to E. D. Ledyard and Company for 28 1-8 cents per pound. Shipped from Camden Alabama by F. F. Cook and auctioned by James K. Glennon, the middling bale arrived in Mobile by Louisville and Nashville express. Last year’s first bale arrived August 4 and sold for 10 cents per pound.
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Cotton Exchange
E. D. Ledyard and Company
Mobile
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
F. F. Cook
Camden
Ala
Baker, Lyons and Company
James K. Glennon
Destruction Sought for $600,000 of Seized Liquor
Hugo Black special state's attorney asked the court to issue an order for immediate destruction of about $600,000 worth of liquor seized in the Girard raids. He argued the destruction order remains valid as the defendants have not posted bond to appeal to the supreme court, while liquor men seek an injunction to halt the action.
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Alston
Black
Hemmelweit
J. T. Kittell
al Gullett
C. H. Porter
C. P. Jones
D. L. Richards
Supreme Court
Alabama
Williams
Harding Names Head of Federal Reserve Board
President Wilson designated W. P. Geeteee of Harminghamingham as head of the Federal Reserve to succeed Charles S. Hamlin, with Paul Warburg named vice governor to replace Frederic Delano. The appointments run for one year.
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Washington
W. P. Geeteee
Harminghamingham
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Charles S. Hamlin
Paul Warburg
Frederic Delano
Nine Villa Bandits Killed in a Battle
LAREDO Texas August 10 Nine Villa bandits and four Constitutional ist soldiers were killed in a skirmish last Thursday between Cardenas and Tamasipe Mexico information brought here today by T D Hornbeck a rancher from San Luis Potosi He said he learned no details of the battle Hornbeck said trains in the interior were frequently held up by bandits and robbed Nine other American refugees arrived here today All told of hardship and loss of property.
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Laredo
Tex
Cardenas
Tamasipe
Mexico
T. D. Hornbeck
San Luis Potosi
Hornbeck
Bandits steal $5,000 from rancher’s safe in heist
Posses with bloodhounds scour the countryside for three men who raided rancher Francisco Pacheco near Wallenburg early today. They smashed a small house safe with a sledge hammer and escaped with about $5,000 in currency and gold.
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Associated Press
Wallenborg
Col
Francisco Pacheco
Spanish steamship Ganekogorta Men di sunk by Austrian sub
Toulouse France August 10 The Spanish steamship Ganekogorta Men di 3061 tons gross on a voyage from Bilbao home port was sunk yesterday by an Austrian submarine. Her crew of 24 was saved.
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Associated Press
Toulouse
France
Ganekogorta Mendi
Bilbao
Spain
Pershing Seeks Funds for Screened Mess Halls
General Pershing asks Congress for funding to build screened mess halls and kitchens for expeditionary troops. General Funston delays action awaiting Major General Bliss arrival after his inspection of Pershing's command in San Antonio.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Pershing
Funston
Bliss
Medical expert Dr J B Webster dies in Philadelphia
Dr J B Webster a renowned figure in medicine and geography died in Philadelphia from heat exhaustion after a hot day. His work and travels were noted by colleagues and newspapers.
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Philadelphia
J. B. Webster
Italians Break Austrian Lines On Isonzo Front Near San Michele
Rome reports Italian forces pierced northeast entrenchments near San Michele and near San Martino on the Isonzo front. They occupy Boschini as the war office announces.
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Associated Press
Rome
London
San Michele
Isonzo
San Martino
War Office
Boschini
Russians Capture Krypin Station and Push West in Galicia
The Russian forces announced the capture of Kryplin railway station on the Stanislau Nadvorna line. They report advancing from the Koropiec river toward Monasteriyska Niznoff and reaching the mouth of the Zlota Lipa river northwest of Niznioff as they press westward.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Kryplin
Stanislau-Nadvorna
Koropiec
Monasteriyska
Nznoff
Zlota Lipa River
Niznioff
Russian Attacks Repulsed Along Stokhod Line
Berlin reports heavy Russian assaults along the Stokhod line in Volhynia east of Kovel have been repulsed with heavy losses. The war office issued the update from Berlin via London.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Stokhod
Volhynia
Kovel
War Office
Berlin Reports Zeppelin Bomb Damage in England Raid
Heavy damage was inflicted by bombs dropped from Zeppelin air ships in the raid over England on Tuesday night, an official statement issued today.
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Berlin
London
England
Allied Attacks Repulsed in Somme Region
Berlin reports both British and French assaults on German lines in the Somme area were repulsed yesterday with heavy fighting continuing as details reach London and will be continued on page six.
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Somme
Associated Press
Berlin
London
Russell court held for indefinite term in liquor inquiry
Montgomery Ala Aug 10 Special John C Anderson chief justice extended indefinitely the special term of the Russell circuit court and grand jury to pursue a thorough liquor investigation. Seven defendants failed to appeal to trial delaying proceedings. Attorney General Martin said the grand jury inquiry will be thorough and indictments will be pursued if facts exist.
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Montgomery
Ala
John C. Anderson
Russell Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Martin
Negro Bound Over On Burglary Charge
Monroe Singleton, a negro, stood bound over to the city court under a 750 dollar bond in an inferior criminal court hearing. Judge Chamberlain presided as evidence showed he broke into and robbed the store of A Avenger, with arresting officers Oberhaus and Gunnison testifying that stolen items were found at Singleton's residence.
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Monroe Singleton
Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Singleton
Avenger
De 22
Oberhaus
Gunnison
Gleton
Weather Forecast for Southern States
Weather forecast reports generally fair conditions for Alabama Mississippi and Florida with occasional showers in Florida. Mobile and vicinity expected fair weather tonight and Friday with variable winds and warming Friday.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Mobile
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Chief Counsel
Interstate Commerce Com
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Ately
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
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M Alarny
Ohio
Aosta
Repubs
Senate Democrats
Rockefeller
Dis
Inside News
Iverson
Iverson & Company
U. S
Iver
C. of
U. 8. Steel
Rotary
Nebraska
Printers League
Girard
Harding
Federal Reserve
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Utalt
Victors
Duke
RUSS
Russell Court
Anderson
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