Economic Outlook Improves Amid Banking Cautiousness
Bankers merchants and manufacturers report credits on a conservative footing eight months in. United States finances strengthen as bank reserves rise and Treasury policy under McAdoo extends lending support. Corn crop losses offset by wheat and cotton prospects. gold movements and Balkan war factors influence foreign borrowings.
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Texas
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Yhelt
Peace Congress praises Wilson and Panama canal policy
The Universal Peace Congress in The Hague praised President Wilson for his pacific aims and for policies on Mexico and the Panama Canal. It urged the United States not to fortify the canal and set Vienna for the 1914 gathering with San Francisco chosen for 1915.
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Universal Peace Congress
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United States
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Dooin Trades Dolan for Pirate Players
Philadelphia manager Dooin trades Albert Dolan to Pittsburgh for Bobby Byrne and pitcher How ard Camnitz. Byrne is a star slowing with age, Camnitz has shown little to offer major league value, and Dolan is described as a crack utility player and third baseman.
Woman Dies as Auto Wreck Sparks Street Car Crash
Dison Wisconsin August 23 Mrs E C Cobb wife of a retired San Prairie merchant was killed when a street car collided with her automobile. Ralph Emerson was badly cut and Gladys Cobb had internal injuries. Two others were thrown from the car but uninjured.
Negro longshoremen threaten half of riverfront work in Mobile
A labor dispute at Mobile's waterfront pits Negro locals of the International Longshoremen's Union against white workers. They demand half the timber and cotton loading work, higher wages, and arbitration, warning of a port shutdown if denied.
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Duchess de Chaulnes Linked With French Dandy in Paris
Paris rumor centers on engagement between Duchess de Chaulnes formerly Theodora Shonts and Andre Fouquiere. They were seen together during Deauville season. Fouquiere attended parties with her and lectured on fashion in the United States.
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Mexican congress secret session weighs Huerta resignation
In Mexico City the permanent committee of congress holds a secret session amid rumors of pressing Huerta to resign. Nelson O Shaughnessy visited cabinet ministers as Envoy Lind stayed away. Zapatista forces attacked Juchitepec, killing two, and a second band near Lavilla is on the Vera Cruz railroad line with troops deployed. About two thousand Zapatistas are reported near the Interoceanic Railroad, suspected of aiming to sever Sinaloa from the nation.
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Wilson and Bryan clash over Mexican crisis at White House
Washington reports a sharp split between the White House and the State Department on the Mexican situation. White House optimism cites Lind's dispatch about Huerta’s concessions, while Secretary Bryan calls the situation unchanged. The administration also orders a U S consul to insist on punishing July bandit killings in Chihuahua as President Wilson guards his forthcoming message to Congress.
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Germany impatient for Wilson's next move
Berlin officials say Germany has watched the Mexican conflict as a spectator but may make strong representations if Germans are killed in Mexico. John Lind’s mission is viewed skeptically and Washington informs Berlin of US actions but not its full program. The next move by Wilson and Congress is awaited.
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Street Crew Shootings Kill Two Passengers in Row
Chicago reports two unidentified passengers dead after a fight with a South Side street car crew. The conductor, named Frank Tychper, allegedly fired the shots and was arrested at a hospital. A police hold is in place as mystery surrounds the incident.
Canadians Propose Two Paths for Thaw Deportation
In Sherbrooke, Harry Thaw weighs two options offered by Canadian officials: depart to Vermont without a hearing or plead guilty and await an October court term. Lawyers defer to Thaw as he weighs extradition implications and possible long legal battles.
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R. E F. Brown
Matteawan
New York
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Newport
Canada
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Will prosecute boxing officials after fatal Willard bout
International News Service reports District Attorney John D. Fredericks will prosecute Jess Willard, promoters McCarey and Greenewald, managers Jones and Gilmore, and all related officials after John Bull Young died following last night’s boxing match. Willard bonds set at 5000 and others at 1500. warrants for several assistants to be served Monday. The death is deemed an unavoidable accident. Young was to wed Mrs Nellie Wright today.
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Jim Cameron
Nellie Wright
Day in Congress Reports Action on Tariff and Campaign Funds
The Senate finished debate on the wool tariff and moved to the free list while approving 59 000 for a Knoxville conservation exposition exhibit. The elections committee reported the Clapp bill restricting interstate campaign fund movement. The House was not in session and will meet Tuesday. Caucus discussed the currency bill and the lobby committee heard more on McDermott's alleged financial dealings.
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Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
The weather bulletin notes Falk in the north and focal showers in the southern portions, with showers expected Sunday and Monday across the region including Alabama and Mississippi.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Wool tariff debate sees substitute offered amid decorum clash
Washington August 23. Senator Catron introduces a wool schedule substitute while LaFollette Smoot and Penrose draft others. Wool is briefly disposed of as debate continues on income tax, inheritance tax proposals, and administrative provisions with friction between Smoot and Sheppard over figures. Senator Jones proposes a progressive inheritance tax starting at two percent on small estates up to fifty percent on very large ones.
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Democrats Ready for Currency Bill in House Caucus
In Washington on August 23 the Democratic caucus signals strong support for the Glass-Owen currency bill after backing from President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. Leader Underwood says the bill will pass the caucus and the House with little delay. amendments remain under discussion. Adjournment was set for Monday with key agricultural currency amendments unresolved.
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Mississippi
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Arkansas
Religion Snares Ink in Sulzer Glynn Battle for Governor
Albany reports religion inserted into the Sulzer Glynn governor dispute via pamphlet. Dr Miller of the State Civic League backs Sulzer and accuses Murphy and Tammany. Glynn’s followers denounce the move as a dastardly outrage.
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Woman in Lacy Skirt Dances Tango at Idaho Ball
Newport R I August 23 All the naval set buzzes over the mystery woman in a very lacy open skirt at the battle ship Idaho dance. The brunette, perhaps of Spanish origin, flaunted her legs with no petticoat as she danced the tango with bold abandon and skill.
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Huerta Tries to Forge Wilson's Hand in Mexico Crisis
Mexico City reports Huerta's administration again presses U S demands. A high official says Wilson’s proposals require Huerta to resign and withdraw from October’s election, but Huerta will run reelection. Finances worsen Huerta position, Lind talks stalled, optimism mixed on outcome.
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Alabama Third In Evans Match In 1913 Rifle Championship
The 1913 United States military rifle championship was won by William Clapton of the 13th United States Cavalry with 266 in the president's match. Cedric B. Long of Massachusetts scored 260, George Chesley of Connecticut 169, as Evans skirmish honors and inter-club results noted. The Bucyrus Rifle Club took the 600 yard inter-club crown with 278 and the First Colorado Cavalry won the revolver team title with 1007.
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United States Cavalry
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Massachusetts
George Chesley
Connecticut
Bucyrus
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K. V. Casey
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Frank Assailed by Prosecution in Frank Murder Trial
In Atlanta on August 23 the court adjourned at 2 pm in the Leo M. Frank murder case. Solicitor Dorsey delivered a passionate attack on the defense alibi as the trial paused until next Monday.
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Remarkable incident in trial of peonage case at Montgomery
Special to The Item Montgomery Alabama August 23 One of the most unusual incidents ever recorded in a tribunal occurred today at the conclusion of the trial of Butler Searcy a prominent planter indicted for peonage The jury reported a mistrial and Judge William Sheppard condemned the jurors for prejudice He urged impartiality and warned the panel that the defendant could plead guilty The defendant who had faced peonage charges before asked to plead guilty and Searcy was sentenced to three months in the county jail The incident followed the jury's failure to agree and the judge's sharp rebuke of jurors conduct
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