Vacant Senate Seat Sparks Alabama Speculation
In Alabama, after the death of Senator Joseph F Johnston and questions over Henry D Clayton, Governor O Neal may cut Mobile visit short to return to Montgomery. A special session seems unlikely. two-thirds assembly demand could force meeting without the governor. Oscar W Underwood is weighing a run against Hobson for the full term.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States
Joseph F. Johnston
Henry D. Clayton
O'Neal
Mobile
Neal
Colorado Springs
United States Senate
Will Underwood
Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
R. P. Hobson
Hobson
Mr. Underwood
Johnston
Typo s Ready For Adjournment At Union Meet
The International Typographical Union opened its final session in Nashville on August 16 to finish business early. President James M. Lynch announced John C. Danley of Syracuse New York was chosen superintendent of the printers home.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
International Typographical Union Convention
James M. Lynch
John C. Danley
Syracuse
N. Y
Aegatron
Millionaire John McAlpine Found Dead In Duluth Basement
Duluth officials report John McAlpine a rich lumberman died from a gunshot in his home basement. Police favor murder theory. family suspects accidental shooting after a fall with a pistol in hand. Insurance of ninety thousand dollars involved in the case.
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Duluth
Minn
John McAlpine
Troyer
Diaz to visit Japan despite Japanese rebuff
Gen. Felix Diaz, sent by Huerta as special envoy, will proceed to Japan even after Tokyo declined to receive him as a Mexican official. Diaz, nephew of a former Mexican president, will express thanks for Japan's participation in the Mexican centennial.
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Vancouver
B. C
Felix Diaz
Huerta
Japan
Diaz
Mexico
Carranza Retreated West to Durango With Troops
General Venustiano Carranza the Constitutional leader in northern Mexico has retreated west and is now in Durango with a large number of troops. He has not been heard from since July 25. Gilbert Duthie of El Paso, who was kidnapped by followers of Maximo Castillo, has been released.
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Gilbert Duthie
el Paso
Castillo
Associated Press
Washington
Venestiaro Carranza
Mexico
Durango
Carranza
Maximo Castillo
Jury awards Drew five years in federal prison
In Gadsden Alabama the jury in the E. C. Drew case returned a verdict of five years imprisonment for the Fort Payne Alabama oil promoter. He had stood trial for a week in federal court on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes.
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Fort Payne, Ala
Gadsden
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ala
E. C. Drew
Drew
Railroad commission extends rates for two Alabama lines
The Alabama railroad commission extended its order on a 212 cent passenger rate for the Central of Georgia and the Western Railway by ten days to August 27 at the carriers' request. The railroad is expected to file bills seeking an injunction in the interim.
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Montgomery
Ata
Railroad Commission
Central of Georgia
the Western Railway
Industrial workers begin exodus from Minot riot scene
In Minot North Dakota on August 16 a general exodus of Industrial Workers of the World is under way. Officials say there will be no further major trouble as street meetings by the workers have led to rioting and 145 arrests.
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Associated Press
Minot
N. D
Acti
Customs Officers Mistake Delays Davis Cup Return
New York on August 16 reports customs authorities impounded the Davis International tennis cup brought over after the American team’s victory in England. The cup was originally taken from the United States and not dutiable on return, but entry was blocked pending an inquiry.
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Associated Press
New York
England
Lead Mines Closed in Saint Francois Belt Strike
Flat River Mo Aug 16 All mines in Saint Francois lead belt closed today due to a strike by 5000 Western Federation of Miners members. Pumps continued running as operations halted.
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Flat River
Saint Francois Counts
Western Federation of Miners
Constable Shoots Acquitted Negro in Montgomery Court
In Montgomery Alabama Robert Sears a constable and former deputy sheriff shot Will Smith after a jury acquitted him of shooting at Sears last December. Smith was wounded in the arm shoulder and cheek and is likely to recover. Judge Armstead Crown and officers hid as the shot rained. Sears was jailed for contempt of court. The court summoned the grand jury for Monday.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Robert Sears
Will Smith
Séears
Armstead Crown
Sears
Brown
Jai
Glynn Refuses Courts as Sulzer Seeks Claim Settlement
Albany dispatch reports New York governors Sulzer and Glynn clash over the governorship, Glynn refusing to entrust any function to the courts except impeachment. He warns any barter of powers could trigger malfeasance charges while Sulzer vows to retain rights. Mrs Sulzer’s nervous condition worsens with fever, headaches, and fainting spells.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
New York
William Sulzer
Glynn
Sulser
Mrs. Sulzer
Dr. Abrahams
Jackson Leads Cobb A Fraction In Batting Race
Cleveland’s Joe Jackson holds a narrow edge over Cobb of Detroit for the American League batting title as the race heats up. Jackson .393 leads Cobb .285 with Speaker and Merpay among top contenders. pitchers Johnson and Boehling spearhead the hurters race while National League rivals Matthewson Demaree Humphries lead the pitching leaders.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Joe Jackson
JedoTy-Cobb
Cleveland
Cobb
Jackson
Detroit Star
Speaker
Boston
D. Merpay
Philadelphia
Hendrikses
Duajoie
KE. Collins
Earl Yingling
Wgrooklyn
Charlie McDonald
Daubert
Brooklyn
Hoyatt Pitsburg
R. Miller
Walsh
Cravath
Gibson
Pittsburg
Johnson
Walter Johnson
Washington
Boehling
Bender
Wood
Matthewson and Demaree
New York
Humphries
One Entrant Starts Hydro Aeroplane Race Around British Coasts
Southampton August 14 A hydro aeroplane race for 25000 to circumnavigate England and Scotland began this afternoon from Southampton with a single entrant. Harry G Hawker of 1912 Michelin prize fame flies with a passenger. The 1600 mile route must be completed in 72 hours. Hawker reached Ramsgate after 148 minutes and 144 miles.
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Southampton
England
Scotland
Wales
Harry G. Hawker
Hawker
Ramsgate
Mississippi graft probe to widen scope across state institutions
The Mississippi legislative investigating committee extends its inquiry to many state institutions including Jackson Hospital, the Deaf and Dumb Institute, the State Board of Health, and multiple levee boards. The Insane Hospital probe continues as officials prepare evidence for a grand jury while other judges and district attorneys may face inquiry.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Legislative Investigating Committee
Jackson Hospital
Charity Hospital
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Blind Institute
State Board of Health
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Penitentiary, Agricultural and Mechanical College
Industrial Institute and College
State University
Mississippi Levee Board
Yazoo-Mississippi
Vicksburg
Natchez
East Mississippi
Mattye Hirsee Charity Hospital
Meridian
State Normal College
Confederate Soldiers’ Home
State Oyster Commission
Kings’ Daughters’ Hospital
Gulfport
Secretary Daniels Honors Iowa with Target Practice Pennant
Newport R I August 16 Secretary Daniels presented the target practice pennant to the battleship Iowa and urged constant preparedness. He praised the gunners and noted Woodrow Wilson once aspired to naval service, suggesting he might have become an admiral if guided to the navy.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. L
Daniels
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Naval Academy
Detectives Seek Slayers After Two Pittsburgh Area Murders
County detectives search for Milas Pauline L608 a Crafton Pa teacher whose body was found in the Allegheny river near Verona after possible assault and drowning. Another homicide targets Nicholaa Ritotti shot dead in Washington Street near a busy district as a man fired four times and fled.
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Associated. Press
Pittsburg
County
Milas Pauline
Crafton
Allegheny River
Verona
Nicholaa Ritotti
Washington Street
Ritord
Germany Declines Panama Pacific Exposition Participation
Berlin reports that the German government will not take part in the Panama Pacific Exposition planned for San Francisco in 1915. The decision was announced April 16.
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Germany
Berlin
San Francisco
Weather forecast and reading of temperatures
Forecasts show showers tonight or Sunday with light to moderate northeasterly winds. Alabama and Mississippi receieve fair skies in the north portions with southern showers. Temperature readings at Dauphin and Royal show 81 at noon and cooler values in the morning.
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Mobile
Alabama
North Portion
South Portion
Mississippi
Dauphin and
Royal Streets
Development of country life in the States
Washington reports Ambassador Walter H. Page of Great Britain calls country life development the nation’s top issue. A new Education in the South bulletin highlights the Southern educational propaganda and its impact on democracy and cooperation as schooling expands across Dixie.
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England
The
South
Washington
Lfe
United States
Walter H. Page
Great Britain
United States Bureau of Education
Dixie
Mike Finn Silent Over Succession Rumor in New Orleans
In New Orleans on August 16 manager Mike Finn refused to confirm or deny a report that second baseman and captain Charles Starr might succeed him as manager next year. Pitcher William Robertson was hurt in yesterday's game but expected to return within ten days after surgery on his hand.
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New Orleans
Mike Finn
thegGulls
Charles Starr
William Robertson
Lind Delivers Wilson Note to Huerta Seeks Settlement
President Wilson's message to Huerta is in Mexican government hands awaiting response. John Lind, with Senor Gamboa's consent, met the Mexican foreign minister and reportedly delivered the note. Lind limited interviews to officials, signaling official mission completion before discussing politics publicly.
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Huerta
Wilson
Mexico
Lind
Chamber of Deputies
Reform
Madero
Red Sox add Frank Kelly from Seattle club
Boston purchases Frank Kelly from Seattle, adding a pitcher to the roster on August 16. The deal strengthens the Red Sox pitching staff as Kelly joins Boston.
Drought-Water Fears Hit Missouri Kansas Oklahoma
Heavy showers offer relief in parts of drought struck Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma but not widespread enough. Springfield Missouri faces potential water failure as drought persists. towns such as Pittsburg Joplin and Topeka report water shortages and fruit crops suffer with apples dropping early.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Arkansas City
Iutchinson
Kas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Springfield
Pittsburg
Mine
Joplin
St. Joseph
Topeka
Wichita
Kingman
Harper
Wellington
Sedgwick
Butler County
Jackson County
Mobilians Leave Mobile for Irvington Good Roads Meeting
A Mobile delegation representing Mobile country and the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League departed Saturday morning for Irv ington to attend the Good Roads Days rally. The group traveled in three autos with County Commissioners Gaillard and Hagan, John Craft Alabama highway commissioner, Joseph Jackson, L C Irvine, Don Farnsworth, R G Cobb, H S Cowan, George Fearn Jr, and George A Maloney among others.
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Mobile Country
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Ibilians
Irvington
8. P. Gaillard
John D. Hagan
John Craft
Alabama
Alabama Goods Roads Association
Joseph Jackson
Inpendent
L. C. Irvine
Chamber of Commerce
George Fearn, Jr
Mr. Fearn
Clarence Hammond
H. 8. Cowan, Business Manager Don Farnsworth of the Chamber of Commerce
R. G. Cobb
George A. Maloney
Ford
Escaped Man From Mexico After Eight Day Trek
George Garrey former Manitowac man and chief geologist for a New York smelting company escaped from Mexico with his party after an eight day trek of 590 miles through mountains and deserts. They reached Paso and Marin Texas seeking safety as revolutionists cut rail lines and telegraph wires isolating them. Garrey had been in Sierra Mojada and left the city at night with a mule train and baggage fearing for their lives.
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Associated Press
Manitowac
Man
George Garrey
Mexico
Paso
Garrey
Marin
Texas
New York
Sierra Mojada
Garvey
Evangelist Rev Mentock Murphy Preaches Sunday
Rev Mentock Murphy of Mobile presbytery will preach at Broad Street Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. and at Franklin Street Peeper Church at 7 45 p m on Sunday August 17.
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Mentock Murphy
Mobile Presbytery
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Franklin Street Peeper Church
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Demaree
Alexander
Philadel
Nia
Robinson
Insane Hospital
Naval
Victoriana Huerta
John Lind
Starr
W. Robertson
Tim
Drouth
Mobilians
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