Scattering of War Clouds Helps Money Market
Financial interests rallied as worries over Mexican tensions eased. New capital flowed back into stocks while bankers warned money markets still face tight conditions ahead. Demand for investment securities rose as funds previously held by banks and investors became available for collateral loans.
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International News Service
New York
Wall Street
Wilson
Congress
Lind
Huerta
Secretary of the Treasury
Europe
Southern Pacific
Wolf of Wall Street Lamar Faces Written Exposures
International News Service reports Senator Overman would only hear Lamar’s railroad lobby exposures in writing. The Sherman antitrust issue remains unresolved as the witness stance and publicity risk a stock jobbing claim. McDermott concluded testimony with denial of the charges.
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International News Service
Washington
Wolf of
Wall Street
David Lamar
Overman
Senate
Lamar
Fire destroys warehouse and businesses in Columbia
A morning blaze in Columbia Tennessee started in a Dobbins & Ewing warehouse and spread to the Columbia Battery and Implement Company garage. Four blocks burned, with losses around 250000 and insurance 110000. A large gas flare caused explosions throwing debris across the area. Heavy losses hit Maury Goods Evans Parker Gore Bogatsky Bauman Colum Motor and Implement Kins Ewing. Twenty one cars were destroyed.
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Bogatsky & Bauman
Colum Motor and Implement Company
Kins & Ewing
Aviator and Two Passengers Injured in Crash
An aviator and two passengers were injured when their airplane crashed early today after the engine malfunctioned. The accident occurred near the takeoff point, and rescue teams rushed to the scene.
British Chancellor Visits West Point In Friendly Exchange
Viscount Hall, lord high chancellor of Great Britain, toured the United States Military Academy at West Point. He praised the integrated training system and noted few military differences between Britain and the United States. He arrived aboard the Corsair after departing New York and was greeted by officials and cadets during a formal visit and reception.
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International News Service
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Congress
Viscount Hall
Great Britain
United States Military Academy
Lord Haldane
West Point Military Academy
Sandhurst
Woolwich
New York
P. Morgan
Townsley
Military Academy
Cullom Memorial Hall
Lomer Gouin
Quebec
James C McReynolds Plans Resignation as Attorney General
Washington report says James C McReynolds will resign soon from the post as he tells a senator he feels unjustly criticized and that his cabinet role is a handicap to President Wilson. He cites the Diggs-Caminetti case, union pacific dissolutions, pardons and appointment recommendations as his reasons.
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International News Service
Washington
James. C. McReynolds
United States
McReynolds
Wilson
Union Pacific
Wilson Enjoying Quiet Away From Washington Worries
President Wilson takes a quiet vacation in Windsor Vermont away from Washington turmoil and the Mexican situation, embracing peaceful days. He rests as observers note the contrast with the capital and the mounting international concerns fade from view for now.
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Windsor
Washington
Presi
Republicans Attack Administration Over Railroad Dissolution
A group of influential Republican senators plans an inquiry into the DOJ role in the Union Pacific Southern Pacific dissolution, arguing the government subsidized the railroads. The administration, led by Attorney General, will push back and push for court action to enforce the Supreme Court decree.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Ham Lewis
Department of Justice
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
California
Pacific Coast
Chicago
L. C. Krauthoff
New York
Krauthoff
Standard Oil
J. Pierpont Morgan
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Strikers Clash With Police in Dublin Rioting
In Dublin on August 30, fierce rioting broke out between police and tram car strikers. Police charged with clubs, injuring many as crowds gathered at the transport workers' headquarters. James Connolly received three months for riot speeches. James Larkin appeared with the strikers despite an arrest warrant.
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Seng
James Larkin
Irisha Tion Union
John McGraws Giants Forfeited After Philadelphia Crowd
Manager John J. McGraw and his team left Philadelphia under a hail of missiles after umpire Brennan forfeited the game to the visitors. Players faced a hostile crowd that jeered them and threw debris during the confrontation.
Thirty Men Die Loading Vessel Montenegro
Special to The Item. In Pensacola on August 30 thirty men lost their lives while the British steamship Montenegro loaded mahogany logs from rafts towed ashore from Liberia. Strong surf and undertow swept workers from rafts as krooboys struggled to survive. The ship battled heavy seas for twenty eight days before docking at Louisville and Nashville Railroad docks in Pensacola.
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Pensacola
Fla
Montenegro
Liberia
Louisville and Nashville
Lind Waiting for Orders in Vera Cruz
Envoy John Lind remains at Vera Cruz awaiting definite Washington instructions before returning to Mexico City. Hotels report requests from Americans in Mexico City and other towns, while Consul Canada coordinates shelter for hundreds of refugees expected in the coming days, with over 300 already arrived and many set to sail to U.S. ports.
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Vera Cruz
Washington
Mexico City
John Lind
Canada
Five Mexicans Arrested in Gun Ammunition Raid
Five Mexicans identified as Estehben Mesa Miguel Campos Antonio Cantu J J Fernandez and Aurelio Carvajel were arrested in San Antonio after a raid on 80 South Mottman Street. Officers seized 11 000 rounds of ammunition for 300 Winchester rifles and handed them to Fort Sam Houston authorities. They face exporting munition violations of neutral laws. examinations were waived and bonds posted. Trial set for September 3.
Truck Tangles Claiborne Street Fence Collision
Police report a large truck, likely driven by a drunken man, crashed into the sidewalk at Claiborne and Church streets, tearing down part of the fence around Julius Goldstein's home. Investigators offered no clue to the driver or vehicle.
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Claiborne
Church Streets
Julius Goldstein
Senate Debates Tariff Bill and Lobby Closeout
The Senate met at 11 o clock to continue debate on the tariff bill and finish administrative features. Lobby wraps up examination of F C Schwedtman, secretary to the late President Van Cleave of the NAM. House actions note Hetchy water project for San Francisco and resignations and inquiries from Representatives Linthicum and McDermott.
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F. C. Schwedtman
van Cleavé
National Association of Manufacturers
House
Ted Hetech Hetchy
San Francisco
Davis
West Virginia
Linthicum
Maryland
New England
Delaware
District of Columbia
McDermott
Weather Outlook for Alabama Mississippi
Generally fair in Alabama and Mississippi on Sunday and Monday with local coastal showers. The forecast notes no widespread storm activity and mild temperatures across the region.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Bryan says Mexican situation in hand as talks proceed
Secretary Bryan expressed confidence in an amicable US Mexico adjustment and said conditions are hopeful. He noted Huerta envoys are engaging with Wilson representatives and dismissed talk of a port blockade or war as unfounded. Lind remains at Vera Cruz awaiting developments.
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Mexico
Bryan
Washington
Huerta
Wilson
Mexico City
United States
Lind
Vera Crux
Mr. Bryan
State Department
Cornish
N. H
Gamboa
Palama selects twelve sharpshooters for world contest
Perry Ohio August 30 twelve Palama team sharpshooters named to represent the United States against Canada Sweden and others for the Palama trophy on September empty to shoot for the world record. George Chesley of Connecticut led with 438 and a 224 tally setting a world record at 800 909 and 1000 yards. Others include Sewart Daniels Casey Winder Waller Sears Lawless Emerson Duff Wolford and Eddy who withdrew to join the five man team for the world championship. Thurston of New York named Palama captain and will appoint the coach.
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International News Service
Camp Perry
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Palama
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Sweden
George Chesley
Connecticut
Sewart
Massachusetts
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K. K. V. Casey
Pennsylvania
C. B. Winder
Oho
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Marine Corps
Robert Sears
U. 8. Infantry
J. H. Lawless
Guy Emerson
C. ©. Duff
Texas
Peecent J. H. Wolford
Oregon
Paul A. Wolf
Infantry
Emmett W. Eddy
International Union
Thurston
New York
Cobb to Yankees for a record sum confirms sale
New York reports Ty Cobb will join the New York Yankees next season after Detroit sold the Georgia peach for a record price. The deal, disclosed by a Detroit stockholder, exceeds $40,000 though the official announcement awaits the season's end.
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Georgia Peach
YANKS
Cobb
New York
Tammany's Hope in New York Fight
Chairman of the New York Public Service commission chosen by Ross Murphy to carry Tammany's standard in the coming mayoralty contest. Tiger control of municipal politics will face John Purroy Mitchel, fusion and independent Democrats and Republicans, and Mayor William Gaynor seeking re election on an independent ticket.
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New York Public Service Commission
Ross Murphy
New York City
Tiger
John Purroy Mitchel
Fusion
Democrats
William Gaynor
Missionaries in Mexico Not Alarmed By Threatening Situation
Through Dr W W Pinson the Methodist Church South Mission Board advised Mexican centers to leave Mexico due to threats. Telegrams from most missionaries said they wished to stay, believing the danger did not justify withdrawal, and the board considered granting permission to remain to avoid unnecessary departures.
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International News Service
Ashville
Tenn
W. W. Pinson
Mission Board of the Methodist Church, South
Mexico
D. Hamilton
Board of Missions
Torreon
Coth
Ohio Judge Rules Humane Societies Public Charity
Cincinnati August decision holds that funding humane societies from surplus dog tax is constitutional. Judge Geoghegan says prevention of cruelty to animals and children serves public charity and justifies $4 000 to Ohio Humane Society and $1 500 to Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The suit by Prosecutor Pogue challenged county appropriations as public funds to private groups.
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Nternational News Service
Cincinnati
Declaration of Common Pleas
William Geoghegan
Ohio Humane Society
Hamilton County
Pogue
Geoghegan
Humane Societies
Cutors Law
B. P. Bogue
Mexico to Pay All Damages to Americans Says Commission
Washington reports Mexico must settle all damages suffered by Americans during three years of Huerta revolt. An international commission would determine original property value, depreciation, and current value. The plan aims to bind Huerta successors and may require bonds or revenue hypothecation to cover claims.
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Mexico
International News Service
Washington
United States
Huerta
State Department
International
International Commission
Fair International Commission
Tha Madero
Mexico City
Lind
Mr. Lind
Labor Day Observed in Mobile With Closings and Voters Abroad
Labor Day will be observed as a holiday in Mobile with banks and offices closed and many establishments shutting for part of the day. Some labor groups face strike troubles while voters may travel for the annual city election imposed by the commission plan law. The Magnolia Beach opening of the Mobile Business Women’s club weekend retreat draws employed Mobile women, while state lawmakers prepare to amend the commission law at the next session.
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Magnolia Beach
Fairhope
Mobile Business Women’s Club
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