County Fair Building Planned On Bay Front Tract
The Mobile County Fair Association submits plans to build a permanent fair ground on Jossen Tract adjoining the new city park on the bay front. Auditorium for 7000 seats, tiled roof, and a 150 by 250 foot main building will house agricultural exhibits, manufacturers, and machinery displays with a central concrete bandstand.
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Mobile County Iir
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
J. L. Cawhon
John R. Wetzel
John A. Jossen
Bay Front
Irlington
Cawmon
Ity
Iit
Panama canal fortifications report to be studied
A War Department board, chaired by Major General Wood, will report on the necessary defense of the Panama canal. The panel reviews fortifications and the status of twelve inch mortars and sixteen inch guns tested at Oak, with missiles planned for Panama.
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Ternational News Service
Washington
Panama Canal
Fd Wood
Oak
Panama
Mrs John Astor Backs Anti Vivisection Cause
Mrs John Jacob Astor allied with the anti vivisection movement. She declares support to persuade New York to pass an act limiting vivisection, leveraging her social position to influence public policy. The statement is attributed to Mrs Clinton P Farrell as a coordinator for the effort.
Feared Sudden End Killing Wife and Self and Children
Henry Knell secretary of the Philadelphia Steel and Forge Company and church layman was found to have shot his wife Emily and then killed himself and two young children by gas in their Glendale home. He left notes to explain he feared heart failure and wanted his family spared. A Christmas tree stood nearby as authorities investigated the murder suicide and Knell’s will distributing real estate among relatives.
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Henry
Knell
Knells
Sonny
William C. Pearson
Philadelphia Steel and Forge Company
August Emeke
Emeke
Torture of Prisoners by Mexicans Outrival Cruelties of Indians
Refugees report brutal punishments in Mexico as federal and rebel forces clash. Prisoners stripped, lashed to ponies, deserts yield dead and tortured victims. Reports mention severed noses and amputations with death from blood loss. General Terrazas speaks of his son joining soon amid ransom talks with Villa.
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International News Service
EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Villa
Salazar
Luis Terrazas
Legislature to halt gambling in stock markets
Washington December 27 Legislation to prohibit stock market gambling in agricultural and food products will be presented to the house early next year Chairman Lever will advocate prompt action Representative Harrison of Mississippi with the house foreign affairs committee has a resolution urging President Wilson to seek a conference with England and France for recommendations toward an international prohibition of gambling in food products. Many bills to curb gambling are pending in both houses Southern members from cotton states scrutinize such measures to avoid congress interfering with cotton and competitive bidding They had inserted into the currency bill six months discounts on farm products paper and five year farm mortgage loans Legislation opposing these provisions will not be tolerated
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Washington
House
Lever
Harrison
Mississippi
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Wilson
England
France
Senate
Congress
New Year's Gifts for the Veterans in Alabama
State Auditor Smith sent pension warrants totaling about 200000 dollars to the probate judge for payment on New Year. The state pension board struck 579 names from the list by order, with possible legal action to test the board's authority.
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Smith
Montgomery
Ala
Lst
State Pension Board
New York Canal Workers Forced Political Assessments
Albany Dec 27 18 years state canal employees paid a wage percentage as political assessments. Three canal officials testified in the state graft inquiry before Special W Osborne admitting the practice.
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Albany
N. Y
W. Osborne
Hepburn Leads Push Toward New Federal Reserve System
Washington December 27 The organization committee acting under the federal reserve act begins formal steps to inaugurate the new currency and banking system Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston form a quorum and approve official bank application forms for admission The act requires banks to signify acceptance by February twenty third with resolutions to be filed and Hepburn plans to urge his bank into the system More than one hundred national banks respond today urging entry.
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International News Service
Washington
Organization Committee
Federal Reserve Act
National Banking Association
United States
District of Columbia
Board of
Department
A. Barton Hepburn
Senate
Ledoux Defeats Benyon in Bantamweight Bout at Cardiff
Charles Ledoux, European bantamweight champion, defeated English bantamweight leader Bill Benyon in Cardiff. Benyon retired in the seventh round after both eyes were swollen by Ledoux's punches, as a crowd of 12 000 watched.
Bank Clearings Near Six Million for Week and Month
The Mobile Clearing House reports weekly and monthly bank clearings approaching six million dollars. The figures cover the week ending May 5 and the corresponding month totals, with the latest numbers summarized in the monthly report.
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Mobile Clearing House
Situation in Mexico Likely to Blow Up Soon
Washington officials warn the Mexico situation could erupt at any minute as Spain Japan and Britain press for protection and U S officials seek to manage hostages and border actions. No foreign powers have offered to patrol the border or assist with arms embargoes amid growing uncertainty.
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International News Service
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Spain
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Puerto Mexico
General Villa
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Honduras
British Honduras
John B. Moore
Mexican
Barton Makes Getaway From County Jail
Barton absconded from the county jail prompting a manhunt. Officials described the escape as a French leave as investigators review security lapses and seek the missing inmate.
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Barton
Escape of Night Jailor in Mobile County Jail
George Barton a one armed escape artist and expert safe blower fled the condemned cell at Mobile county jail between 7 and 8 Saturday night. Authorities described Barton as a noted lock smith and fugitive wanted in multiple cases and sought by federal and local agencies. A city wide hunt followed with officers from police and sheriff’s departments joining the search. A $25 reward was offered for information leading to his capture.
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George Barton
Mobile
United States
Barton
Birmingham
Selma
Uparte
Cpenderson
Mobile County
Henderson
Deans
Palmer
Books of State Treasurer Found Correctly Kept
State Examiner J. T. Gorman reports audit of John Purifoy's books for Oct 1, 1912 to Sept 30, 1913 shows a clean balance sheet. Salaries totaled 8560. ledgers match auditor's books. disbursements reflect warrants issued but not paid in the year. other department books and public debt accounts kept in accordance with law.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. T. Gorman
O'Neal
Purifoy
Tion
Emmet O'Neal
Alabama
John Purifoy
J. L. Purifoy
W. P. Foulville
W. H. Fuller
J. H. Jolly
Hon. J. la Purifoy
Huerta May Resign Presidency as Rebels Advance
Mexico City reports Huerta announced plans to resign at year end and take field against rebels. Dispatch notes unconfirmed plans, possible provisional successor Enrique Gorostieta, and diplomatic tensions over incidents on the cruiser California and alleged arms shipments to rebels. A German wireless station permit is granted in Mexico City.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Huerta
National Palace
Enrique Gorostier
Cowles
California
San Blas
Tampico
United States
Milley
Mrexico
Imminent Big Eruption of Vesuvius Feared
Naples reports another great eruption of Vesuvius believed imminent. Professor Mercalli of the observatory and data from Frederick Burlace’s descent at the mountain’s base are cited as evidence.
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International News Service
Naples
Vesuvius
Prof. Mercalli
Fredérick Burlace
State Military Department in Very Bad Mix-Up
Montgomery Ala Dec 27 A clash between Major D W McIver former disbursing officer and Governor O Neal and his staff. Governor cites a report claiming McIver overdrew 3608 09 and says he never appointed him disbursing officer or authorized a voucher for 500. A suit to recover funds is pending as McIver linked to a local paper. The paper has run critical articles on the governors Washington trip. The feud seems to be just beginning.
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Montgomery
Ala
D. W. Mclver
Military Department
O'Neal
McIver
McCall
Washington
Wilson
Metz Refuses Run for Congress Says He Will Not Be Rubber Stamp
New York December 27 reports Metz declares he will not seek another term in Congress and will not be a rubber stamp for anyone He remarks Southerners may have a strong show but does not specify further political plans.
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Metz
International News Service
New York
Congress
Investigation into high beef costs announced
Washington announces a nationwide inquiry into the high cost of beef and meat production. Assorted officials including Dr B T Calloway and Prof C F Curtiss will chair and staff the investigation to identify causes and seek price reductions.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Agriculture Today
B. T. Calloway
H. J. Waters
Committee of Investigation
C. F. Curtiss
Dean Town State College
H. M. Mumford
Unity of
Ilinois
A. Lelv
Bureau of Animal Indust
Moyer Shot in Back at Calumet Copper Mine Attack
Chicago reports state labor leader Charles Moyer was shot in the back while traveling from Hancock to Chicago. Doctors in St Luke's Hospital say the wound is serious but not immediately fatal, with x rays to determine removal. Moyer blames mine owners and vows to press for better wages and protection.
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International News Service
Chicago
Charles Moyer
Western
Hgal
Moyer
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Gault
William Harsha
St. Luke's Hipital
Harsha
Hancock
Mich
Charles H
Los Angeles
Federation
Victor Ulger
Calumet
Citizens’ Alliance
Lus
Tanner
Hancock Moyer
Citizen's Alliance
Th Citizen's Alliance
Wi Mahon
Winona
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Fair Association
Penny
Atter
John Jacob Astor
Edith
New York Canal
Hepburn
McAdoo
Houston
Mexo
State Military Department
Gov. O'Neal
Mclver
Western Federa
Copper Region
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