Alabama Pension Board Cuts Five Hundred Furloughs
The Alabama state pension board reports about 500 fewer pensioners for the 1913 fiscal year starting October 1. The total pool drops to roughly 17,400 after granting 481 new pensions and removing nearly a thousand previously. General Fred S. Ferguson will oversee investigations into illegal pension claims from Montgomery. Randolph county pension examiners are to be removed due to internal friction and lack of accord. new appointees will be designated by the governor.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Neal
State Pension Board
Fred S. Ferguson
Birminghom
Capitol
Randolph Examiners
Randolph County Pension
Three Cornered Race For Mayor In New York
Mayor Gaynor seeks a second term as an independent in a three ticket race. Democratic candidate Edward E McCall and Fusion back John H. will run with a Gaynor league behind him. Republicans and Fusion hint Gaynor could pull votes from the regular Democratic lineup as District Attorney Whitman eyed for re election faces a dual endorsement.
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Associated Press
New York
Gaynor
Democratic
Fusion
Democrating
Edward E McCall
Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
John
Gaynor League
Democrats
Caminetti Sees a Gloomy Future
F Drew Caminetti predicts a grim future amid his Mann Act trial and Reno scandal ties with Maury Diggs Marsha Warrington and Lola Norris. He laments public opinion and difficulty finding work in California while insisting he has not reconciled with his wife. He mentions dinners at home and time with his daughter.
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San Francisco
F. Drew Caminetti
Maury I. Diggs
Reno
Diggs
Marsha Warrington
Lola Norris
California
Caminetti
Sacramento
Huerta May Recall Abrupt Rejection
Washington reports swift Mexican developments as President Wilson weighs a special message to Congress. Huerta may reconsider his rejection of American proposals and send an envoy to Washington to delay exposure of negotiations to foreign powers. The US intends to proceed with a firm policy outline Tuesday.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Congress
Mexico City
Huerta
Emilio Rabasa
United States
Lind
Frederick Gamboa
Commissioners Bodies Riddled with Bullets in Huattla
In Huattla the bodies of Pascual Orozco Sr and other peace commissioners were found in the streets as field troops entered the town. A Mexico City cable says Zapatista prisoners told soldiers Emiliano Zapata killed the commissioners in a frenzy after being forced to abandon the retreat. Zapata was rumored to be hiding in Guerrero.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Pascual Orozco, Sr
Huattla
Mexico City
Picayune
Zapatista
Emiliano
Zapata
Guerro
French Aviator Begins Long Flight Across Europe
Maurice Guillaux left Biarritz at 4 55 am for a long flight across northern Europe aiming to beat last June’s Paris to St Petersburg record. He landed at Villa Coublay near Paris at 10 35 am after 425 miles in 3 40 minutes averaging 75 mph, then refueled and resumed at 11 03 am.
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Associated Press
Paris
Maurice Guillaux
Biarritz
France
Europe
Marcel G. Brindejone Des Mouilais
St. Petersburg
Guillaux
Villacoublay
French aviator lands after Paris to Johannisthal flight
Leon Letort, a French aviator, landed at the Johannisthal aerodrom at 7 21 p m after a non stop flight from Paris covering about 590 miles. He again ascended at 3 13 to head his craft toward St Petersburg.
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Associated Press
Johannisthal
Germany
Leon Letort
Paris
St. Petersburg
City Secures Vessel Sand for Asphalt Plant Use
The city gained six hundred yards of fine white sand ballast from a sailing vessel at no cost. City Engineer Wright Smith notes past wasteful dumping into Spanish River. the sand will be used at the asphalt plant. Commissioner Harry Pillans arranged the unloading, and future offers will be accepted.
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City Gratis
Wright Smith
Spanish River
Harry Pillans
Missionaries Defend Bulgarians Against Atrocities Claims
Fev Lyle D Woodruff and two English colleagues arrived in London to deny Bulgarian troops committed atrocities in Adrianople. The trio, working in a hospital in Adrianople, presented their experiences to the British foreign office.
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Associated Press
London
Lyle D. Woodruff
Philippopolis
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Adrianople
Heflin seeks pay increase for gin reporters in cotton states
Representative Heflin urged Census Director Harris to raise pay for gin reporters collecting cotton bale data from cotton factories across southern states. He noted that reporters endure bad weather and stressed duplicating reports to state agriculture secretaries to aid salaries while aiming to curb staff replacements from Washington.
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Washington
Heflin
Harris
Bureau of the Census
Oldfield
Lever
Florida Dealers Test Coupon Law Here
Wholesale dealers in Florida move to test the new coupon law as a heavy license tax on wholesalers handling goods with coupons. The reading shows the law could apply to any article with a coupon or prize, not just cigarettes. A temporary restraining order was secured in federal court at Jacksonville blocking state tax collectors and prosecutors from action until the case is heard by three federal judges.
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Pensacola
Florida
Jacksonville
Leaders for Herrick Cup Lead Herrick Gap at Perry
At Camp Perry Ohio on August 22 the NRA final matches concluded with Herrick Cup action and the Herrick cup standings. Iowa led with 1 168 points followed by Usterwasers 1 163 and Massachusetts No 1 1 158. Texas No 1 1 150 and U S Cavalry No 1 1 146. Iowa expected to win the trophy.
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Ty Associated Press
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Herricks
Evans Service
Iowa
Wool Tops Tariff Fight In Senate
Free raw wool lies at the center of the tariff battle in the senate as Democratic leaders seek a vote before adjournment. Senator Catron of New Mexico offered another substitute that carries the highest rate yet proposed.
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Washington
Senate
Catron
New Mexico
President Wilson Plans Attending Mobile Congress
President Wilson expressed to Governor Neal his desire to attend the Southern Commercial Congress in Mobile on October 27-28. He said it would give him great pleasure to be present if official duties permit, though his exact liberty at that time is not yet assured.
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Montgomery
Ala
Wilson
Neal
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
Death mystery around Pauline Loos in Pittsburgh area
Pauline B Loos a 26 year old school teacher was found dead at Sandy Creek near the Allegheny river nine miles from Pittsburgh. County detectives suspect murder by a rejected suitor and search for a missing cap that disappeared from the coroner's office along with the garment bundle. Evidence includes marks under a railroad trestle and bruising on the face while investigators abandon the outdoor attack theory.
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Pittsburg
Pauline B. Loos
Sandy Creek
Allegheny River
Miss Loos
Loos
Joos
Excitement in Soldiers Rank Over Drill Warrants
In Pensacola on August 23 a deputy sheriff issued war rants for Company 1 members missing drills. Arrests followed and bonds set at 50 dollars for appearance before a court martial. Captain C W Upp had pressed affidavits to compel attendance. trials are slated for next week.
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Pensacola
C. W. Upp
Arms Exports From El Paso Under June Permit
Officials in Washington say shipments of arms from El Paso to the Huerta garrison at Juarez are being made under a permit dated June 5. They note authorities have issued further permits since that date, and that the exports have been made in small portions.
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Associated Press
Washington
el Paso
Juarez
Senate Tariff Debate and Sessions Notes
The Day in Congress reports ongoing tariff debate on the wool schedule and a bill to block interstate movement of certain funds. A $50,000 appropriation was passed for government involvement in the Knoxville conservation convention. An elections committee meeting was set for Tuesday to consider seating Henry D. Clayton as Alabama senator. The currency caucus and lobby committee heard Martin M. Muthall.
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Knoxville
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Weather Forecast Two States Showers North Alabama Southeast Fair
A weather summary notes showers in northern Alabama tonight and Sunday with light north winds. southern Alabama and Mississippi regions expected fair skies. Temperatures were recorded at a Dauphin and Royal corner, reflecting typical city readings.
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Mobile
Alabama
North
Portion
South
Dauphin and
Royal Stra
Sime Atta AL
World's Largest Water Power Dam Dedicated at Keokuk
The $27 million Keokuk dam on the Mississippi joins Iowa Illinois Missouri. It spans nine tenths of a mile, 53 feet wide at the top, with 119 arched spans and thirty two foot spillways. The facility will generate about 300000 horsepower for a power zone from Burlington to St. Louis and includes a US government owned lock matching Panama Canal width for navigation.
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Keokuk
Keokek
Jows
Mississippi
Iown
Ilinois
Missouri
Burlington
Iowa
St. Louis
United States
Panama Canal
Isthmus
Bankers Seek Conciliatory Route for Currency Bill
The American Bankers Conference resolutions committee in Chicago adopts a policy of conciliation and cooperation on currency legislation. They will offer friendly critique and aim to compromise on debated points rather than oppose the current bill, following advice from George M. Reynolds after talks with Secretary McAdoo. The Glass-Owen bill is reviewed section by section as a report is expected later.
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Ity Associated Press
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
American Bankers' Conference
Congress
James Forgan
Messenger Boys Strike at Western Union Office
Seventeen messenger boys at the Western Union Telegraph Company local office walked out on Saturday morning claiming the manager violated an agreement by denying curfew on messages outside the downtown district. Manager Bentley denied a strike saying the boys cannot stand prosperity. counter clerk KE Bullen said he tore up the demands. This is the second strike among the boys in two weeks.
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Western Union Telegraph
City steel sheds surface paved with tar and sand
The city reports the waterfront steel sheds have a temporarily paved surface. A $5,000 appropriation funded part of the work earlier, with the unpaved portion kept for future funds. The completed section uses gas tar and sand and has been rolled for ordinary use.
Found Dead in Passenger Car at Valley Park
James R. Lucas, a wealthy grain broker formerly of Williamstown Kentucky, was found dead with a bullet wound in the right temple as a Frisco train reached Valley Park Missouri. Police seek two men who rode in the coach with him and vanished after the shot. Lucas hat and his revolver were found half a mile east of town.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
James R. Lucas
Williamstown
Valley Park
Lucas
Laféas
Jaicas
Bryan Forces Reunite as Insurgents Routed in Currency Bill Fight
In Washington on August 23 the insurgent Democrats of the house banking committee were routed by an eleventh hour coup with Secretary Bryan fully backing President Wilson's currency plan. The caucus resumed debate with hopes the bill may be reported to the house early next week as administration leaders push for swift action. Objections are to be raised on the floor and in the senate banking committee where amendments are likely sought.
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Associated Press
Washington
Democrats
House Banking Committee
Bryan
Wilson
Hecouse
House
Senate Banking Committee
Ways and Means Committee Members Named
The Mo bile Chamber of Commerce and Business League ways and means committee was to finalize its member appointments at a Saturday meeting. The panel worked through noon on sub divisions and expected a complete list by Saturday afternoon. Business Manager Farnsworth has begun notifying selected committeemen, with a full committee meeting planned for next week.
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Ways and Means
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Usiness
Farnsworth
Charlton Employs Counsel Rome
Porter Charlton, en route from America to stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife at Lake Como three years ago, will have Onerovolo Camere, former minister of finance, as his chief counsel.
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Associated Press
Rome
Porter “Charlton
America
Lake Como
Onerovolo Camere
Ely
Rumors of Rescue for Thaw Stir Premier and Law Firms
Reports from Sherbrooke Quebec claim rumors of a possible rescue attempt for Marry Thaw prompted Premier Sir Lomer Gouin to seek the sheriff’s opinion on jail protection. Lawyers for Thaw debate who leads the case and who pays, as Thaw’s deportation posture and arraignment loom.
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Associated Press
Sherbrooke
Que
Lomer Goui
Premer
Aylmer
Harry K. Thaw
Telegraph
Constabulary 10 Quell Riot In Erie After Night of Violence
After rioting by striking iron moulders and sympathizers against private detectives guarding strike-breakers, two state constabulary troops arrived in Erie. The boarding house of detective Edward Stater was stormed, he was nearly beaten, police rescued him. Twenty five or more arrested. Constabulary to suppress further trouble in manufacturing districts.
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Associated Press
Erie
State Constabulary
Edward Stater
Plans for Montgomery school bond funds receive
At an adjourned session the Mobile county board of school commissioners received Architect B. B. Smith's plans for spending the $150,000 from the school bond issue. Final action on the plans, similar to the Choate proposal, was postponed for fifteen days.
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Mobile County Board of School Commissioners
B. B. Smith
Montgomery
Choate
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