Navy Officer Safe Back From Arctic Expedition
Ensign Green, attached to the McMillan Crocker Land Arctic expedition, arrived in Copenhagen on August 19 after three years in the Arctic. The Navy department ordered him home. no report on Crocker Land or the fate of McMillan and scientists was provided. Jerome Lee Allen accompanied Green, while Rear Admiral Peary and Minnesota Representative Helgeson weighed in on Crocker Land visibility and chart accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nnve
Union
States
Jerome Lee Allen
Navy
Green
Ared
New
T 1 Geographical Society
Peary
Crocker Land
Maine
McMillan
Cape Thomas Hubbard
Helgeson
Minnesota
Frederick Cook
Lonnie Vance Appeals in Assault Cases in Two Courts
Lonnie Vance was arraigned in the inferior criminal court on assault and battery, seeking a jury trial with a $100 bond. He faces additional charges in the recorder's court with a $300 bond after demanding a jury trial. Other docket items include embezzlement, obstructing a road, trespass, and vagrancy cases with varying bonds and dispositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Vance
Inferior Criminal Court
Vance
W. E. Cowart
Recorder’s Court
D. H. Moseley
Fred Seymour
Fred Logan
J. C. Dixon
Nolle
George Bush
Ella White
Ernest Young
Sherman Burden
Stella Clayton
Mose Payton
Taylor Stevens
Jim Samuel
Willie Brooks
Caddis Gets Remission of Prohibition Fine
C Caddis of Bibb county was convicted of violating prohibition laws and ordered to pay a fifty dollar fine plus costs. Governor Henderson granted remission of the fine yesterday, conditioned on payment of the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
C. C. Caddis
Bibb County
Henderson
Youth Acquitted in Cow Theft Case
Hugh Davis, a youth, was acquitted by a city court jury of complicity in the theft of a cow from a Black woman. The case charged that Davis and a Black man stole the animal to dispose of it. The other defendant was convicted last year and sent to the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Hugh Davis
Davis
Mobile Visitors and Officials Return from Trips
After two weeks in Georgia, Wallace Wakeford resumes duties at the YMCA in Mobile. W F Owen, road receiver on the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago system, returns from inspection tours Mobile to Middleton Tennessee. Travelers include W H Edwards from Choctaw Alabama visiting Mobile, Mr. and Mrs. G Reese of Cleveland Ohio at Saint Andrew hotel, N Goldring T H Stokes and Jerry Sullivan Pensacola visitors at Battle House, W G Marshall of Montgomery visiting Mobile, and John Mulvoy Mobile division trains master at Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Wallace Wakeford
Mobile
W. F. Owen
New Orleans
Chicago
Middleton
Tenn
Messrs. N. Goldring
T. H. Stokes
Jerry J. Sullivan
Pensacola, Fla
Battle House
John Mulvoy
Mobile Division
Mobile and
Oslo Road
Meridian, Miss
Election Day Officers Named for Wards Eight Nine Ten
Frank Poggi named returning officer with J J Deegan to oversee elections. Eighth Ward polling at Dauphin and Lafayette with inspectors Moulton Orr and Laws and clerks Savage and Harrison. Ninth Ward polling at Marine and Elmira with inspectors Barnett Bader and Holcombe and clerks Burns and Guesnard. Tenth Ward polling at Baltimore Street between Marine and Broad with inspectors Martin Young and Cottrell and clerks Cammack and Davis. Polls open 8 AM and close 6 PM.
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Eighth Ward
Dauphin and
Lafayette Streets
John Moulton
W. H. Orr
John Laws
Robert Savage
Robert Harrison
J. Bestor Robertson
Ninth Ward
Marine and
Elmira Streets
J. W. Barnett
B. Bader
A. D. Holcombe
J. T. Burns
J. T. Guesnard
William Convy
Tenth Ward
Baltimore Street
Broad
D. C. C. Martin
J. Leslie Young
C. J. Cottrell
Frank Cammack
H. E. Davis
Michael Desmond
Mexican Conference Set on New England Coast in September
Ambassador designate Eliseo Arredondo announced a conference with the Secretary of State. The International Joint Commission would meet on the New England coast during September to discuss bilateral issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eliseo Arredondo
Eee
Aoa
International Joint Commission
New England
Ten Day Revival Planned by North Side Baptists
The Rev. Elbert S. Pool a Blue Mountain evangelist will lead a ten day revival at the North Street Baptist Church starting Sunday. Services will be at 7 PM nightly with preaching at 7 30 and afternoon sessions to be announced later. Accompanying Rev Pool is Herbert Davis noted as a leading revival singer in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert
P.pool
Blue Mountain
North St Baptist Church
D. W. Bosdell
P'Pool
Herbert Davis
South
Burial of Mr Peter G Jackson At Trinity Church
Large attendance at the funeral of Mr Peter G Jackson held Tuesday evening at 8 from Dixon and McKay parlors and at 3 15 from Trinity Episcopal church. Rev A G Richards and Rev J T McCaa conducted the service with the church choir. Interment was in Magnolia cemetery with a floral tomb cover and pallbearers included Capt Lew Keene and Messrs B H, B Kirkbride, W J Hanlon, John Case, George A Thomas and Edward Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter G. Jackson
Dixon & McKay
Trinity Episcopal Church
A. G. Richards
J. T. McCaa
Grace Chapel
Magnolia Cemetery
Capt
Lew Keene
Messrs
B. Kirkbride
W. J. Hanlon
John Case
George A. Thomas
Edward Ford
Major Mohler Dies After Long Illness at Long Beach
Major E G Mohler a longtime city resident died last Sunday evening in Long Beach Mississippi after a long illness. Funeral was held Tuesday at Long Beach. He is survived by five sons four daughters many grandchildren and relatives. His wife Miss Laula Goodman a local resident died about six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Mohler
Long Beach
Miss
Major Mohler
Laula Goodman
Frances Helen Toulmin Dies in Dayton Ohio Widow of Cotton Buyer
News from Mobile reports the death of Mrs Frances Helen Toulmin in Dayton Ohio on Sunday. She was the widow of Martin Toulmin, sister of Judge Harry T Toulmin of Mobile, and mother of Harry Aubey Toulmin. She leaves a son a daughter in law and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Dayton
Ohio
Frances Helen Toulmin
Harry Aubey Toulmin
Martin Toulmin
Harry T. Toulmin
Theophilus L. and
Amante E. Toulmin
Toulminville
New Orleans
Washington
Springfield
H. T. Toulmin
City
Death of Six Month Old Lovelace in Mississippi
William Lovelace age six months, son of George and Mrs Malissa Lovelace of McLain Mississippi, died Wednesday at a local infirmary. The body was sent to McLain Wednesday afternoon for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lovelace
George
Malissa Lovelace
McLain
Miss
State teachers form society to improve English
Alabama teachers organize statewide societies to improve English speech. Miss Della Mohr of Sidney Lanier High School leads the Montgomery effort with plans for school speech councils and fall meetings. Classes in oral English may be held at the YMCA and YWCA, with broad participation from workers, teachers, ministers and newspapers praising better language. Let everybody use his best English always.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Association of Teachers of English
Della Mohr
Sidney Lanier High School
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Woman's Christian Association
Alabama
Farmers' Union Asked to Aid in Work Campaign
The Farmers' Union is urged to assist the campaign with members pledging support in any capacity. Alabama Girls' Technical Institute teachers drive the effort led by Miss Claudia Crumpton of Montgomery, the school’s teaching staff anchoring the outreach. Supporters argue minimal effort suffices if skilled workers model proper usage and capable speakers set an example for widespread uptake.
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Farmers’ Union
Alabama Girls' Technical Institute
Claudia Crumpton
Montgomery
Eureka Shaken by Violent Quake Since 1906
Eureka Cal August 23 The most violent earthquake felt here since April 1906 when San Francisco was destroyed rocked the city and northern Humboldt county at 655 this morning There was no material damage reported.
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Associated Press
Eureka
Cal
San Francisco
Humboldt County
Cotton Improves Some in Gulf States Weather Bulletin Says
The national weather and crop bulletin reports that cotton remains in unsatisfactory condition across the gulf states but shows some weekly improvement. Central and northeastern districts benefited from sun and light rain. Oklahoma saw steady deterioration. Texas faced ongoing heat and drought with premature boll opening. Weevil damage persists in central and eastern gulf regions as picking and ginning proceed in central and southern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Gulf States
The
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Civil Service Exams for Multiple Positions Announced
The U S Civil Service Commission lists exams on various dates across September in Atlanta and Washington. Positions include assistant investigator, cook baker, mechanical workers, leather chemist, junior computer, fuels chemist, laboratory assistant, and mineral examiner with salaries from 600 to 2400 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Board
Fifth Civil Service District
Atlanta
United States
Service Commission
Washington
Cook-baker
Marriage Licenses Issued On Wednesday In City
The following licenses were issued Wednesday: White Morton Randall Savell and Josie May Gilchrist Gideon Cornelius Dickinson and Sarah Ely Hattenstein Colored Jason York and Centennia Chestang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Randall Savell
Josie May Gilchrist
Gideon Cornelius Dickinson
Sarah Ely Hattenstein
Jason York
Centennia Chestang
Chattanooga Cars Run Again Strikers Firm
Chattanooga Tenn August 23 The street car system is quiet with no new developments. Cars run on schedule. if traffic is interrupted tonight they will be sent to the barns as last night. Union men report 43 of 225 employees enrolled. Strikers predict victory within 48 hours. The case against Ching Cline international organizer for inciting a riot is continued until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ching Cline
Solons Called On To Help In Solving Strike
President Wilson planned to meet congressional leaders again and to hear from railroad executives before tomorrow. Railroad presidents weighed an eight hour day with arbitration for future disputes. Holden said a meeting occurred at 11 and was adjourned to 6 with a special committee reassessing the issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Wilson
Newlands
Adamson
Holden
The
Burlington
Committee of Eight
Railroad Presidents Report On Conference With Wilson
Three railroad presidents reported to a committee on how to respond to President Wilson's plan for eight hour wages. They met at the White House to seek specific ideas on reimbursing railways for millions in added expenses if the wage change is adopted. The meeting signals the direction railheads intend to take in forming a formal reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Union Brotherhoods
White House
Eight Hour Day Debate Hots Up In Rail Talks
W G Lee head of the trainmen s brotherhood says the delay will not last past tomorrow. The employer s committee accuses railroads of inconsistency in arbitration claims while refusing to arbitrate on minor roads. Louis W Hill president of the Great Northern warns Western lines face poor earnings and possible receiverships under an eight hour wage plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Lee
Louis W.hill
Great Northern Railroad
Railroads Urged for Growth Not Eight Hour Burden
A speaker urged railroads receive encouragement to meet national needs, warning an eight hour demand would cut dividends, halt extensions, and push Western lines toward receiverships, crippling their service to the territories they serve.
Wilson calls Newlands and Adamson to discuss railroad strike
President Wilson summoned Sena Adamson and Senator Newlands to the White House to discuss the strike situation. They said no specific legislation was reviewed, though a bill to add two members to the Interstate Commerce Commission was cited as having passed the House and due for Senate action Friday. Both said they supported the president’s handling of railroads and were ready to push needed measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senator Newlands
Representative Adamson
Senate
House Commerce
White House
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Adamson
Railroads Eye Arbitration Before Eight Hour Day
Railroad executives, while toying with separate actions, plan a unit approach to the current dispute. A permanent commission to investigate controversies was discussed, with arbitration as the first step and eight hours as a potential concession after arbitration is assured. Officials hold a hopeful outlook and note administration circles view the president as decisive.
Hughes Choice of Trusts and Attacks in House
In Washington on August 23 Representative Aswell of Louisiana charged Charles E. Hughes with egotism and inconsistency and accused him of pandering to monopolistic interests. Aswell blasted Hughes as out of touch and blamed him for campaign speeches while relying on others. He also criticized Hughes for supporting preparedness while opposing related appropriations and for vetoing a pay-equality bill for women teachers in New York when governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E. Hughes
Representative Aswell
Louisiana
Aswell
Hughes
New York
Aswell Attacks Republican Candidate Over Past Vetoes
Mr. Aswell accuses the Republican candidate of ties to monopolistic interests citing vetoes as New York governor the full-crew bill the federal income tax amendment and the two cent railroad fare bill. He denounces urging sectionalism in the Twentieth Century.
Army appropriation bill advances after senate vote
The army appropriation bill with revised articles of War, approved by the War Department, passed the Senate today and goes back to the House for expected adoption of the amendment. President Wilson vetoed it on earlier passage due to exemptions for retired officers opposed by the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Army
War Department
Senate
House
Wilson
Wilson to sign naval bill. bids set for ship construction
The White House announced President Wilson will sign the naval bill tomorrow. Bids for four battleships scout cruisers submarines and destroyers will be advertised for on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
White House
Owego Reports Submarine Attack Near Isle of Wight
The American steamer Owego arrived August 13 and reports engaging a German submarine off the Isle of Wight. The sub fired ten to twelve shots with no warning, some shells coming close but causing no damage. Captain Barlow sent a boat with the mate and papers for inspection, after which the Germans allowed the voyage to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rotterdam
London
Owego
Isle of Wight
Barlow
Procee
Montgomery Retail Dealers Form to Unite in State Chapter
Montgomery merchants will form a Montgomery chapter of the Alabama Retail Dealers Association in the coming days. A state association was organized at Birmingham last week with Sidney Levy of Montgomery elected president. The goal is to curb fake sales and safeguard retailers in all matters, with chapters planned in towns across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Retail Dealers’ Association
Birmingham
Sidney Levy
Rail executives near agreement as union leaders push action
The meeting left unions and railroad managers divided over time and a half overtime. Leaders urged patience while warning instant action remains possible if the president’s plan is not accepted. Garretson urged calm, saying decisive action is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
A. B. Garretson
Brotherhood
Garretson
Louisville Board Seeks Arbitration On Eight Hour Demand
The Louisville board of trade adopted resolutions urging President Wilson to uphold arbitration in settling the railroads eight hour day wage demand and related labor disputes. The resolutions were sent to the president after a special directors’ meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louisville Board of Trade
Wilson
United States Steel Stock Reaches New High Record
Active speculation lifted U S Steel to a new high of 993 8 in early trading on heavy volume. Ralls gained 1 to 2 points as Wall Street bet on a favorable railway labor settlement. The war group, equipment and metals shares advanced in the afternoon while shipping and automobile issues lagged for specific reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
The
Stock Exchange
United States Steel
Wall Street
Teutons Jolt Allies Across Fronts As Russians Advance
The German army repulsed a Russian push toward Lemberg from the northeast while Russians seized two heights on the Hungarian front. Bulgarian troops in northeastern Greece entrench along the Struma valley as no heavy fighting is reported on the Macedonian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Greece
Struma
Paris Reports German Gains on Somme Front
Paris reports German troops gained footing south of Estrees on the Somme after artillery prep. The attack targeted trenches French had captured on August 21, with bombardment continuing north of the Somme as German forces pressed the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Estrees
Somme
War Office
Ganhat
Russians Fail to Gain Ground in Eastern Front
German report from Berlin cites Austrian statement of August 22 claiming the Russians made no advances despite attacks across Volhynia Galicia and the Carpathians. Russian losses along the lower Stokhod northeast of Kovel were reported as especially heavy.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Volhynia
Galicia
Carpathian
Lower
Stokhod
Kovel
Italians Make Notable Alpine Advance Against Austria
Rome report says Italian forces press a strong thrust on the northern front. They have captured key Austrian positions in the Tofana area the Dolomites and the Travenanzes valley, according to the war office statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
London
Alpine
War Office
Tofana
Dolomites
Travenanzes
Stop Turkish Offensive On Armenian Coast Report
The Turkish offensive along the Armenian Black Sea coast has been halted and the invaders driven back with aid from the Russian fleet, according to today’s war office statement from Petrograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Black Sea
War Office
Russians Suffer 5000 Killed German Losses 80
Berlin August 28 A correspondent of the Colgone Gazette reports near Horodenka in eastern Galicia from August 14 to 17 Russian forces suffered about 5000 killed and German casualties about 80. The correspondent adds that continued ammunition spending will exhaust the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Cologone Gazette
Horodenka
Galicia
Powers pledge to respect three Greek cities
Athens reports that Germany and Bulgaria have issued a written undertaking to Greece promising their troops will not enter Kavala Drama or Seres. The assurance comes as part of the ongoing settlement between the Central Powers and Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Athens
London
Germany
Bulgaria
Greece
Kavala, Drama and
Seres
Important towns in eastern Macedonia ceded to Greece
Kavala on the Aegean coast, Drama inland about twenty miles, and Seres near the Struma river are named as key towns in the area eastern Macedonia ceding to Greece after the Balkan wars amid ongoing fighting between the allies and central powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kavala
Drama
Seres
Macedonia
Greece
Aegean
Struma
Forgan Company Fails to Meet Settlement Date
Liverpool cotton dealer the Forgan Company announced it would be unable to meet tomorrow's settlement reaching out to clients and noting market pressures as the August 25 statement was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Forgan Company
Ex City Marshal of Girard Slain in Alabama
Columbus Ga Aug 23 Reports say W D Perry former city marshal of Girard Ala was ambushed on his porch last night and died today Investigations began into whether he was shot by ambush or accidental discharge He had testified in cases against violators of Alabama liquor laws during his tenure and hearings in habeas corpus for W J O hallan of Columbus started today continuing to Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
W. D. Perry
Girard
Ala
Perry
John T. Oakes
W. J. O’halloran
State reports 93 plague cases since July 1
The state health department releases figures showing 93 infantile paralysis cases since July 1 across more than two million people, arguing no epidemic exists. Jefferson county reports 32 cases, Mobile 8, Fayette 7, with six deaths across Mobile Jefferson Montgomery Russell and Tallapoosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Jefferson County
Mobile County
Fayette County
Mobile
Jefferson
Ontgomery
Russell
Tallapoosa
Catholic Societies End Sessions Elect Officers
The American Federation of Catholic Societies adjourned its annual convention in New York due to heat. President John Whaley of New York and all officers were re-elected except sixth vice president Joseph T. Brennan of Boston, replaced by Dr. Peter Ganz of Louisville. Next year’s meeting will be in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Federation of Catholic Societies
John Whaley
Joseph T. Brennan
Boston
Peter Ganz
Louisville
Kansas City
Munson Liner Brussel Arrives From Havana
The Danish steamer Brussel under Master Nielsen of the Munson line reached the lower bay Wednesday morning in ballast, proceeded to the city in the afternoon, and will load general cargo for West Indian ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Brussel
River Steamer J. H. Menge Departs Upriver
The river packet J. H. Menge completed a round trip on the Alabama river Tuesday morning and departed Tuesday evening with a good cargo and several passengers. Fifty people were carried on its first trip. The steamer John Quill, after repairs at Tuscaloosa from a snag strike, is nearing completion and will join the Tombigbee and Warrior rivers service later this week, forming two packets with the Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Menge
Alabama
John Quill
Tuscaloosa
Warrior River
Tombigbee
Warrior Rivers
Quill
Alma
Munplace Arrives From Havana Prepares Cuban Cargo
The American steamer Munplace of the Munson line docked at Pier 8 after arriving from Havana Cuba. She will load a general cargo destined for Cuban ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munplace
Cuba
Munson Line
Havana
Pier 8
Cuban
Mallory Liner Sails for Return Trip
The Mallory steamer Alamo arrived Monday from New York via Key West and Tampa Florida and sailed Tuesday evening for the return trip with passengers and a large cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
New York
Key West
Tampa
Fila
Galveston Bay Lights Relighted After August Storm
Temporary lantern lights on Galveston Bay Texas were relighted on August 19 after being extinguished in the August 18 storm. Inspector B B Dorry of the Eighth lighthouse district in New Orleans provided the information. Lights include second turn light east bank light and Galveston bay channel light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston Bay
Texas
B. B. Dorry
Eighth Lighthouse District
New Orleans
East Bank
Galveston Bay Channel
Weather and river forecast bulletin for shipper safety
The weather bureau issues a 24 to 36 hour shipping forecast with high temperatures near 90 degrees across the north east and west zones. River outlooks show the Tombigbee and its branches steady. the Alabama at Mont Sneed and Selma continues to fall with little change expected.
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Sheppers
Tombigbee River
Alabama
Mont Sneed
Selma
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