Cotton Yield Forecast Slashed by 1.116 Million Bales
The U S Department of Agriculture cut the anticipated final cotton yield to about 11.8 million bales after August conditions worsened. Weevils, drought, and delayed fruiting damaged crops across Georgia Alabama Mississippi Texas and the Carolinas with some states reporting good yields in others.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
Carolinas
J J Bromley Arrested in Drug Crusade In Mobile Case
J J Bromley is arrested on charges of bringing heroin and morphine from New Orleans to Mobile. Vance held to grand jury under $1000 bond after a hearing with United States Commissioner Jere Austin. Julia Meyers alilegedly acted as recipient and will face a hearing later Thursday. revenue agents and deputy marshals continue pursuing more arrests.
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Vance
United States
Jere Austin
M. P. James
Revenue
Julia Meyers
Austin
15000 Guardsmen to Leave Border for New Units
Washington August 31. Orders issued for the first withdrawal of national guard troops from the Mexican border. General Funston to return 16000 guardsmen including regiments from New York New Jersey Illinois Missouri California Oregon Washington and Louisiana and six thousand artillerymen who have been serving as infantry. Similar withdrawals planned in a few days as additional troops dispatched earlier did not perform border duty.
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Associated Press
Washington
Funston
Baker
New York
New Jersey
Illinois
Missouri
California
Oregon
Louisiana
War Department
Illinois guardsmen named as First and Second Infantry
San Antonio August 31 Major General Funston designated the First and Second Infantry as the Illinois guardsmen to return north and it is believed they will be stationed near Chicago. Headquarters with General Foster will also return to Illinois. Funston has not heard from divisional commanders on other state regiments to be recalled.
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San Antonio
Texas
Funston
Illinois
Chicago
Ber Foster
Mobile Must Go Out After Trade Says Harris
Harris states Mobile should export more, calling Mobile a key freight port. He notes Alabama mills and a West Indies shipping line, plus new banking laws enabling exporters to use credits and acceptances for a cash-like export business with Latin America.
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Harris
Mobile
West Indies
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Port Trade Boost Urges Business Action
The article urges Mobile to pursue foreign trade by rallying business interests. It suggests firms combine to hire a capable non-conflicting manager, or form a cooperative trading company with little capital, as seen in New Orleans and New York, to secure sales and advance Mobile as a port.
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Mobile
New Orleans
New York
Harris Addresses Chamber On Caribbean Trade Prospects
Mr Harris spoke before the Mobile Chamber of Commerce at the Battle House on Wednesday night about what the West Indies and Central and South American countries offer commercially and need commercially. He presented facts and figures and urged active efforts to secure and maintain commercial relations.
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Harris
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Visitors
Battle House Auditorium
West Indies
Central and
South America
Department Regards Mobile Important Port
Mr. Harris urged officials that Mobile is a key export and import port due to its geographic position. He noted Mobile’s proximity to the West Indies and Central American ports and its ability to supply and trade with those regions. He cited forty three in-demand commodities and cited Mobile made chairs seen in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harris
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Mobile
Harris
West Indies
Central American
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Trade growth plans for New Orleans Mobile as example
Mr Harris pointed to New Orleans and Mobile, noting business pooled efforts and a live agent to build trade. He compared exports and imports, urged Mobilian cooperation to lay a foundation, and said ships require cargoes both ways as the first step in expanding trade.
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New Orleans
Harris
Mr. Harris
Mobile
Kaiser Accepts Von Falkenhayn Removal In Swift Move
Berlin August 30 Emperor William accepts the removal of General Frick von Falkenhayn as chief of the general staff. The emperor honors him, confers the royal order with swords, and notes salary until future employment is decided. He appoints Field Marshal von Hindenburg to succeed him, praising his expected service.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
William
Frick von On Ohate
House of Hohenzollern
Wilhelm
von Hindenburg
General von Falkenhayn
Bulgars slain by Serbs near Lorovitza reported
A report states 15,000 Bulgars were killed by Serbs near Lorovitza. French minister to visit tomorrow, with Russian and British ministers to follow. All staff officers on leave recalled for active service.
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Lorovitz
German Field Marshal von Mackensen to lead Balkan campaign
Wireless dispatches reported by the Berne Bund and the Geneva Journal say Field Marshal von Mackensen is named commander in chief of all Balkan armies of the Germanic league, tasked with directing operations in the Balkans.
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Associated P. London
Wireless Press
Berne
Switzerland
Bund
Geneva Journal
Marshal von Mackensen
Balkans
Germans Repulsed After Entering Fleury Engagement
German troops penetrated French trenches in a swampy forest near Fleury in Lorraine last night but were driven back by a counter attack, according to the war office today.
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Paris
Groy
Lorraine
War Office
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mary Barkman
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Venus Barkman was held at 4 o'clock Wednesday from the family home at 96 South Royal Street and at 4:30 from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Rev. Father Gerow officiating. Interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Hamilteon Peter Hoffman James Strand Emile Hines 8 Sibley Robert Lockler John Tolle and M Lory Campbell.
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Mary Venus Barkman
S. Royal Street
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Father Gerow
Magnolia Cemetery
John Hamilteon
Peter Hoffman
James Strand
Emile Hines
Sibley
Robert Lockler
John Tolle
M. Lory Campbell
Funeral of Annie Belle Mayson
The funeral for Annie Belle Mayson daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Mayson of 608 North Conception Street was held Wednesday at three o clock from the home with Rev H H Buzbee officiating Interment followed at Pine Crest cemetery.
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Annie Belle Mayson
Little Annie Belle Mayson
Felix Mayson
North
Conception Street
H. H. Buzbee
Pine Crest Cemetery
Funeral Services for Gladys M Sheffield Held at Residence
From the family residence at 550 South Broad Street the funeral of Gladys Marion Sheffield took place at 4 50 oclock with the Rev J E Barnes pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle conducting the services Interment was in Magnolia cemetery.
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Gladys Marion Sheffield
South Broad Street
J. E. Barnes
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Magnolia Cemetery
Kaiser’s Name Cut From Italian Palace Tablet
Rome officials ordered removal of a marble memorial bearing the names of Emperor William II and Crown Prince Frederic William from the senatorial palace on Capitol Hill. Workmen removed the inscription during the German emperor’s Rome visit twenty years earlier.
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Rome
William
Frederic William
Harris urges better warehouse space for Mobile export cargoes
Mr Harris states ample warehousing is needed to assemble heavy Birmingham and North Alabama export goods before loading. He commends Mobile for a state harbor board and backs a forthcoming conference with city officials and business interests to improve port facilities. He calls for action to attract business, ships, and cargoes, and says the commerce department stands ready to support Mobile’s port future.
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Harris
Birmingham
North Alabama
Mobile
Department of Commerce
Local Notes and Personnel Moves in Mobile Region
Mr John A Fox of Washington DC visited Mobile after Gulfport trip for Mississippi Centennial plans. Clarke Irvine, former Monroe county bridge engineer, joins Illinois Central railroad bridge department with Memphis HQ. Visitors register at the Tourist Welcome Club include N B Burton C E Ingalls and J Mahoney. J K Worden returns from Pensacola where he ran the Pensacola Space Office during Learys injury time.
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John A. Fox
Washington, D. C
Mobile
Gulfport
Gulf Coast
Clarke Irvine
Monroe County
Ala
Illinois Central Railroad
Memphis
Mr. Irvine
L. C. Irvine
Tourist Welcome Club
Messrs
N. B. Burton
C. E. Ingalls
Montgomery
W. Ampbell
Decatur
J. K. Worden
Pensacola
Fla
Worden
Leary
Wilson Seeks Quiet Rush To End Railroad Strike
President Wilson aims to avert a rail strike by fast tracking the 8 hour bill with an investigation provision. Congressional leaders, including Senators Smith and Harding, work with the president as sentiment leans toward passage tomorrow to keep workers at their posts.
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Interstate Committee
Smith
South Carolina
Harding
Ohio
Wilson
Adamson
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
White House
Eight Hour Day Bill Still Up For Quick Action
Washington August 31 optimism grows that the eight hour day bill will pass by Saturday night and avert a rail strike. Brotherhood leaders say enactment would end the dispute with the railroads and prevent a strike. Senate hearings begin with three hour blocks for arguments by brotherhoods and railroads as the plan aims for swift Senate action. The House plans to act Saturday afternoon under a special rule making the law effective November 1.
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Washington
W. G
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
House
Measure to establish eight hour work day for railroad employees
A proposed measure would set eight hours as the standard work day for interstate railroad workers and authorize a presidential commission to study conditions and report to Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Daily wages would not be reduced pending the study. other measures were considered but the eight hour day and motion proposals were seen as most effective emergency legislation.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress Moves to Halt Strike With One Week Pause
Congress shows resolve to avoid a rupture by pressing Brotherhood officials to suspend the strike for seven days. Senator Thomas warned that if the government cannot protect the public during a crisis, action will follow.
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Congress
Senate
Thomas
Prohibition Law Fines Paid in County and Recorder Courts
Four people paid the county fines of 50 dollars each and one paid the city 50 dollars for prohibition violations when arraigned before the inferior criminal recorder's courts on Thursday morning. Three county court continuances and one recorder continuance were issued. Names mentioned include Geo Hi Brown, Camolinn Vines, Carey James, William Lamb Chamberlain, Elliott McKay, A B Etheridge, Willie Wilson, Andrew Mitchell, and Andrew Batlaza with G Slocovich signing bond. Police reported five raids with no liquor found.
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Recorder’s Courts
Brown
Geo Hi
Vines Camolinn
Carey James
Chamberlain
William Lamb
Elliott McKay
A. B Etheridge
Illie Wilson
Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Batlaza
A. Batlaza
G. Slocovich
Hugo Black Denies State Law Violations in Girard Liquor Case
Hugo L. Black, solicitor for the Birmingham city court and state counsel in the Girard liquor proceedings, refutes Frank M. DeGraffenreid of Seale who accused the state of breaching an agreement with liquor claimants. Black says the agreement covered preparing the record for the October supreme court appeal and rejects the claim that claimants could appeal without filing appeal bonds.
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Montgomery
Ala
Frank M. DeGraffenreid
Seale
Girard
Hugo L. Black
Birmingham City
Girard Hiquor
Supreme Court
Senate Exempts Insurance Funds From Taxation
Washington Aug 31 The senate voted to exempt from taxation under the administration revenue bill all trust funds of insurance companies held in reserve under state laws or by contract with policy holders. The move followed a failed effort by Senator McCumber to exempt all insurance investments.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
President Wilson Intensifies Drive to End Railway Strike
President Wilson renews efforts to halt the railway strike by summoning Brotherhood leaders to the White House and planning Capitol talks. He seeks swift action on an eight hour bill and a commission to investigate the situation, arguing passage would negate the need for a strike.
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Congress
Wilson
White House
Capitol
Burleson Seeks Mail Service on Trains Amid Strike
Postmaster General Burleson met with President Wilson and said he will demand mail service on every train moved if a strike occurs. He would push for railroad management to supply equipment if offered and may issue a public statement urging brotherhood members to recall the strike if the president’s appeal fails.
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Burleson
Wilson
Brotherhood
Brotherhoods
House Acts Without Senate to Push Eight Hour Day Plan
House leaders move to pass a bill based on the president's eight hour day proposal with a new commission of investigation. Introduced by Rep Adamson of Georgia, backed by Speaker Clark and Dem Leader Kitchin. A special rule may rush the bill to the Senate by Saturday if Congress fails to act promptly. Postmaster General Burleson discussed mail movement with Adamson and the public necessity rail clause.
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House
Senate
Adamson
Georgia
Chai
Interstate Commerce Committee
Clark
Kitchin
Burleson
Insane Man Forced Into Boiling Bath Charged
Jackson Mississippi August thirty one. J. H. Wilson an insane man forced into a tub of boiling water on August 13. S A Craften state hospital attendant fined twenty five dollars by Justice of the Peace F P May after a several hour trial.
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Jackson
Miss
Bogan
J. H. Wilson
S. A. Craften
Justice of the Peace F. P
Craiten
Wilson
Justice May
Ex-Governor Brewer Leads Gravel Company Buyout
Earl Brewer Thad B. Lampton and D. J. Morrison formed a firm and took over all holdings of the Tishomingo Gravel Company in a major deal. The purchase price was not disclosed.
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Earl Brewer
Thad B. Lampton
D. J. Morrison
Tishomingo Gravel Company
Railroads Plan Amid Looming Strike Tours and Embargoes
Chicago reports presidents of railroads met to plan train operations if a strike hits Labor Day. Officials doubt the eight hour bill will avert action, with embargoes set to start on all trunk lines and explosives shipments barred by the end of business tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Washington
E. P. Ripley
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Embargo on Shipments and Road Delays Warning Passengers
Tomorrow an embargo applies to all shipments from all points to all destinations. Most roads closed with warnings to travelers to end journeys before 7 a.m. Monday or face indefinite delays. Railroads plan at least one passenger train daily on every line, with a preference for milk trains.
Railroads Plan Unified Strike Strategy At Chicago Meeting
Railroads prepare a unified plan to pool resources and hire strike-breakers via a central committee. A meeting at the Chicago Club with 23 high officials forms the framework for mutual aid while trains on one line are stalled. Penalties for strikers include loss of seniority and promotion chances for new hires, with loyal workers guaranteed protection. Chicago detective agencies seek strike-breakers, with over a thousand ready for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees
Central Committee
Chicago Club
Chicago
Shopmen Threaten Strike West of Chicago
Rail labor unrest grows as 35 000 shopmen across twenty roads near Chicago plan a strike vote on September 9 over demands for an eight hour day and five cent an hour wage increase. Machinists boilermakers blacksmiths sheet metal workers and car men involved. Chicago officials meet to tally food supply. Livestock embargo narrows meat supply and raises prices in many cities.
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Chicago
Vote Keeps Perkinston Farm School Open
Gulfport Miss August 31 The vote of Superintendent W. H. Wood of Harrison County saved the Agricultural High School at Perkinston from closing today The school board split evenly on operating the school on a bi county basis with as many votes against as for keeping it running
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Gulfport
Mias
W. H. Wood
Harrison County
Perkinston
Benson Elevated to Admiral in Naval Bill
Washington Aug 31 Rear Admiral William S Benson chief of naval operations with rank of rear admiral has been promoted to admiral under the naval bill.
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Benson
Washington
William 8. Benson
Mobile Troop to Be Mustered in Tuesday Morning
The Mobile cavalry troop will be mustered Tuesday morning at the Armory hall after securing the required number of recruits. Officers will be elected Friday with Captain Howard Gaillard in command. Over 73 men joined, and Captain Roberts of the US Army will muster in the unit. Allotments go to Fort Oglethorpe in Chattanooga for two weeks of training.
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Fort Oglethorpe
Mobil
Armory
Howard Gaillard
Roberts
United States Army
Mobile
Chattanooga
Grand jury to probe alleged state funds diversion
Birmingham dispatches report the Jefferson County grand jury will investigate charges that former state convict department personnel at Flat Top diverted state funds and goods. Walter Greasham, ex deputy warden, is held on a charge of diverting state property. J H Trice, former warden, is summoned as a witness. Brooks Flowers says earlier investigations found no wrongdoing and disputes claims of a $3000 loss. Governor Henderson was informed but deferred further action.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Efferson Countty Grand Jury
State
Flat Top
Brooks Flowers
Board of the
Walter Greasham
J. H. Trice
Greasham
Rogers
Mr. Flowers
Flowers
Henderson
Dent
Lawyer denounces liquor case deal as violated agreement ends dispute
Frank W. De Graffenreid, attorney for the claimants in Girard liquor condemnation cases, declared the state broke an agreement by obtaining an order for destruction of liquor. He accused Perry W. Turner and Lawre B Brown of denying the pact, and said pleadings were not submitted for judge Williams’ approval. He asserted the record shows the violation and that the matter is settled. A separate note: James Parker Welsh, formerly of the Selma Times, and Nettye Hampton of Richmond quietly wed in Montgomery Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. de Graffenreid
Girard
Perry W. Turner
Lawre B Brown
Eral
de Graffenreid
Turner
Supreme Court
de Graffenreich
Williams
Circuit Court
Russell County
Pne
Attorney General
James Parker Welsh
Montgomery
Nettye Hampton
Richmond
Welsh
Selma Times
Selma
Ae Ton
How Mosquito Remedies Are Made and Difference Lies
An advertisement extols a mosquito remedy named Sweet Dreams. It claims higher concentration and strength, promising great efficacy with a small quarter purchase in every store and town.
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J. J. Bromley
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Second
Illinois Infantry
Department
Say von Mackensen
Balkan
Fleury
Kaiser
Recorder’s Court
Hugo Black
Jefferson Grand Jury
de’ Graffenreid
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