Mulhall Denounced as Liar by Underwood in Testimony
In Washington on July 29, Democratic Leader Underwood labeled Martin M. Mulhall a liar and a blackmailer before the senate lobby committee. Mulhall testified that officials including Secretary Wilson and Speaker Clark rejected his probe of lobbying for the National Association of Manufacturers. Underwood denied Mulhall ever had an interview, insisting he had never met Mulhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Martin M. Mulhall
Senate Lobby Committee
Underwood
House
Wison
Clark
Mann
Gompers
American Federation of Lator
National Association of Manufacturers
Mulhall
House Today
Martin M. Mushall
Ways and Means Committee
Senator Reed
Senate Debates Tariff Delays and Wheat Policy
In Washington July 29 the senate debated delaying new wool and woolen duties as Democratic readers urged a fixed date. Senators Brandegee and Warren pressed for a joint resolution, while Simmons sought a conference with Underwood. Republicans favored not rushing tariff votes, Stirling defended protection, and Wheat market figures were cited amid broader currency concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Lbrandegee
Warren
Simmons
Underwood
Congress
Stirling
Senators denounce attack on Northern women as insult
Washington date July 29 Senator Tillman withdrew an offensive article printed in the Congressional Record at request of Senator Tillman amid bitter comments from Gallinger Works Bristol and Thomas. The attack on Northern women for supporting equal suffrage drew swift criticism by several senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Albert Taylor Bledsoe
Congressional Record
Tillman
Gallinger
Bristow
Thomas
Res Receere
Abdication Hope Shifts US Mexico Talks to Mediation
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson resumed talks with Secretary Bryan on Mexico as mediation efforts to replace Huerta proceed. Officials expect no US steps while Mexican plans seek Huerta's resignation and a new government with US recognition to ease financial strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
Bryan
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
Porfirio Diaz
Logan
Convict Squad No 2 Leaves Sing Sing Amid Tense Welcome
At Sing Sing Ossining New York on July 29 Convict Squad No 2, a chain of sixty inmates in orange uniforms, departed for Au i amid hostile demonstrations after Squad No 1. Twelve armed keepers led the march as prisoners, chained two by two, waved caps at photographers and boarded the train. Warden Clancy hopes removal of the second batch ends the defiance that caused fires and insubordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ossining
N. Y
Clancy
Investigation of Moose deaths seeks jury in Birmingham
Coroner Spain filed for the right to organize a jury to fully probe the deaths of Donald Kenny and Christopher Gustin during a Moose initiation in Birmingham. The lodge’s John P. Abbott and David A. Williams will be questioned after their return from Cincinnati. Relatives have hired William C. Fitts to represent them in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Spain
Donald Kenny
Christopher Gustin
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Cincinnati
John P. Abbott
David A. Williams
J. M. Russell
William C. Fitts
Capitol to refurnish Alabama senate chamber
The capitol commission plans an August 8 meeting with Governor O Neal to discuss refurnishing the state house and senate chambers. Antiquated furniture will be removed and replaced with modern equipment at a cost of several thousand dollars to reflect the state's dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
House
Senate
Alabama
Capitol Commission
O'Neal
Ban On Bloomers Sparks Protest At Y W C A Camp
LA CROSSE Wis July 29 Bloomers worn by twenty five girls at Riverview Y W C A camp north of town have been ordered suppressed by the matron Miss Bertha Hoefke The dress is deemed immodest due to passing motorboats and steamers and the girls must wear skirts or leave the camp in a revolt against the order as they argue for practicality in hill climbing and rambles through the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
LA Crosse
Wis
Bloomers
Young Women's Christian Association
Riverview
Bertha Hoefke
Missing Gems Worth Seventy Thousand From Rumsey Home
The Rumsey estate reports a $75,000 theft from Narragansett Pier home, including a $60,000 ruby rope of pearls. Private detectives are handling the case. police not yet notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
C. C. Rumsey
Narragansett Pier
Rumsey
JH. Harriman
Tetegoff
E. H. Harriman
House Debates Diggs Caminetti McReynolds Mix Up
Democrats allow five hours of debate on the Diggs Caminetti McNab McReynolds embroglio after paralyzing business for a week. A judiciary committee report details a May telegram from Attorney General McReynolds directing no action until further advice. The panel recommends tabling the Kahn resolution as its purpose is accomplished. Chairman Clayton schedules the five hour debate.
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Associated Press
Judiciary Committee
Kahn
McNab
Francisco
Cal
Cammeliti
Diggs
McReynolds
Clayton
Mistakes His Sister For Burglar Fires Fatal Shot
Elberton Georgia July 29 Mack Guest woke to a noise and armed himself believing a burglar was in the house He fired at a figure near the window striking his seventeen year old sister Nellie The girl died before help could arrive and Guest said he was acting on the belief a burglar was present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Elberton
Mack Guest
Nellie
Guest
German Societies Protest Tax on Foreign Books
German societies across the United States sent protests to Congress and President Wilson against a 15 percent duty on foreign books now on the free list. They argue the tax would hit scientific and literary works, especially in educational or scientific languages, while Wilson shares the opposition to the tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Congress
Wilson
Senate
Wilson Nominates Officials Across Tax and Justice Posts
President Wilson named several officials including Alexander Stuart Warner for the Internal Revenue Collector post in Texas third district and Charles F. Marvin for the same bureau, plus William H. Martis as United States attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue
Third
Texas
Alexander Stuart Warner
Wwead
Charles F. Marvin
Ows
United States
Eastern District of
Arkansas
William H. Martis
Committee Chair Says He Is Too Busy
Washington July 29 Representative Henry of the insurgent Democrats on the house banking committee demanded Secretary McAdoo be summoned to testify about alleged New York bankers plotting to depress the price of government two percent bonds. Chairman Glass said the committee has its hands full with the administration currency bill but conveyed agreement with the secretary’s view and pledged to pursue facts. He and others indicated the need to grill bank heads from New York to explain market manipulation and bond price swings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MccAdeoo
New York
Henry
House Banking Committee
Glass
United States
Farmers in good spirits along A. T. & N. line say Cochran
President John T. Cochrane of the Alabama, Fenessee and Northern railroad reports a hopeful outlook after a line tour. He cites improved sentiment among farmers in Pickens, Sumter, Choctaw, Washington and Mobile counties and predicts good crops though no line extensions are planned until pending Sutcong decisions are resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrane
John T. Cochrane
Alabama, ‘Fenessee and Northern Railroad
Pickens
Sumter
Choctaw
Washington
Mobile
Mr. Cochrane
Railroad facilities in Mexico improved report says first train to Monterey
Washington dispatches note the first train from Laredo Texas in four months and ten days arrived at Monterey with passengers and mail. Trains run Monterey to Laredo. Consul Miller at Tampico reports B. R. Fredicos of Los Angeles, safe in Victoria, and Mrs J M Gonzales in Monterey, F S Holaday in Tampico safe as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Consul Miller
Tampico
B. R. Fredicos
Los Angeles
Victoria
J. M. Gonzales
Holaday
Pigeon Fostered Chick Impresses Wood Family at Sweetwater Branch
A chicken hatched in a dove cote on Woodie Woods place near Battles Eastertide is being raised by two pigeons after a hen laid an egg and left. The orphan chick struggles to fly but is fed daily by Mr Wood as the foster pigeons provide care and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodie
Wood
Sweetwater Branch
Battles
Senate tolls tariff debate and slur on Mulhall
Senate resumed tariff discussions as Democratic House Leader Underwood branded Martin M Mulhall a liar and blackmailer before a lobby inquiry committee. Borah and Clarke opposed policy on Nicaraguan protectorate treaty while Brandegee sought a joint resolution setting wool duties effective date. House actions included Henry demanding probe into alleged New York bankers scheme to depreserve government bonds as Mann filibustered Caminetti Diggs white slave case resolution debate ended.
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Senate
House
Underwood
Martin M.mulhall
Borah
Clarke
Brandegee
Henry
New York
Mann
Weather Summary From Royal Art Dauphin Arena Corner
Temperatures recorded at the corner of Royal Art and Dauphin arena show showers possible tonight and Wednesday. Forecasts through 7 p.m. Wednesday indicate showers in multiple areas with light variable winds. Alabama expects local showers tonight or Wednesday. Mississippi sees fair conditions in the north and local showers in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Art
Mobile
Alabama
North Portion
South
Huerta Orders Release of Three Prisoners in Chihuahua
Secretary Bryan was informed that the Huerta government released mine managers Charles Bissel and Bernard McDonald and Bissel’s American chauffeur. McDonald is an Englishman and they were captured by General Orozco while attempting to move American refugees from Parrel.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles Bissel
Bernard McDonald
Chihuahua
Huerta
Algara
Bryan
Dixon
Juarez
McDonald
Bissel
Trial News From Atlanta Frank Case Loses Noted Laughter
Newt Lee the pencil factory watchman testified in Leo M. Frank murder trial in Atlanta. The witness said he knew nothing of the girl's body and described his discovery in the factory basement as he faced cross examination. Judge Roan allowed defense questioning on notes found near the body while Frank and attorneys observed with occasional laughter at Lee's remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Newt Lee
Dorsey
Lee
Harly
Luther Z. Rosser
Roan Finaly
Frank
Rosser
Man Falls 75 Feet From Window Through Skylight
Pittsburg July 29 guests at the Colonnial Annex Hotel were awakened by a crash. William Edwards a 49 year old Pittsburg businessman lay dead after falling from his room window 75 feet into a light shaft and crashing through a skylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Colonnial Annex Hotel
William Edwards
Edwards
Twelve Fraternal Groups Plan Festival in Mobile
Twelve fraternal organizations have agreed to send reps to a Wednesday meeting to discuss a major musical festival financing the Southern Commercial Congress. Participating units include Cornelia Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor Grand Lodge of Alabama Knights of Honor Maccabees LOCOF Mount Ararat and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Southern Commercial Congress
Cornelia Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Whistler Lodge
Grand Lodge of Alabama
Knights of Honor
Knights of the Maccabees
Alabama Lodge No.1
LO. C. F
Mount Ararat
Les
Woodmen of the World
Union —of America
Order of United Workmen
Report of Special Master in Staples Case Filed Tuesday
Richard Jones, special master in the Benjamin Young et al. Staples legs case, filed in U S District Court Tuesday. The report concerns proceeds from the wreck of the steamer James T Staples and the distribution of a $590 sale proceeds among crew wake claims. Judge Toul rfiin issued a decree directing funds from the Devon launch sale to be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jones
Benjamin Young
James T. Staples
United States District Court
Staples
Devon
Toulrfiiin
Post Office Appointments Spotlight Officials
Wilson today dominated the following appointments listing H. L. Fuller of Waldron Arkansas and William H H Bennett of Clinton Louisiana among the new post office appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Arkansas
H. L. Fuller
Waldron
Louisiana
William HH. Bennett
Clinton
General Walk-Out Threatens Mobile Ship Repair Firms
A broad walkout by ship carpenters caulkers and boilermakers in Mobile looms if eight hour work limits and wage increases are not granted by Friday. Unions demand recognition and a raise to four dollars and sixty cents for carpenters and four dollars sixty cents for caulkers, with pending written responses from employers and ongoing arbitration talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Caulkers
W. #. Evans
Mr. Evans
Eco Itegy
Evans
Ollinger & Bruce Company
Gulf Dry Dock Company
Campbell's Marine Ways
ship carpenters / caulkers
Alabama
James R. Lockler
F.H. McConnell
P. S
Committees Rally for Pana mi Celebration Funds
Committees Nos. 1 and 4 raised 358.50 and secured 1100 in pledges in two hours Tuesday morning as the canvass for funds resumed after a recess. Committees 2, 3, 6 and 6 planned reorganization before Thursday morning canvass. A railroad cooperation committee headed by T. M. Stevens will meet at the county board assembly room Wednesday at 11 to plan requests to the city and county boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Stevens
Firemen Injured in Clash Over Strike Replacement
In Oklahoma City on July 29, reform firemen Meade and Simpson were badly hurt when a hose wagon was stopped en route to an alarm and substitute firemen attacked with hose nozzles. A bystander boy was struck by a nozzle. Police cannot identify the assailants from the strikers’ meeting. Most of the 90 strikers remain out, with five who returned after wage cuts were withdrawn. Experienced men from other cities are filling the vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Meade and
Simpson
Oklahoma City Fire Department
Mayor Harrison Criticizes Beach Attire in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Harrison urged enforcement of proper costumes at public beaches after a photo showed a woman removing her bathing skirt in the water. He called such exhibitions worse than cabarets and directed officials to ensure modest attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harrison
Mobile County First Liquor Transport Arrest Details
Deputy Dana Petty arrested John Pollentz on a Southern Railway passenger train for transporting liquor to parties along the Alabama Tennessee and Northern railroad line. Pollentz faces charges under the Fuller bill with the case set for hearing in senior criminal court on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Dana Petty
Palmer
John Pollenta
Pollentz
Southern Railway
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern
Nicaraguan Treaty Faces Senate Storm Over Protectorate
The Nicaraguan treaty proposing an American protectorate sparked a stormy senate session. Senators Sarah and Clarke opposed it while terms modeled on the Platt amendment were altered to allow Nicaragua to join a Central American union. Action was continued until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Hte
Sarah and
Clarke
Bryan
Nicaragua
Contempt fines levied against Southern Wholesale Grocers Assn
Federal Judge Grubb fined the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association 2500 dollars for contempt for violating a 1911 decree enforcing anti trust laws. President J M McLaurin of Jacksonville Florida was fined 1000 dollars, and H Lacey Hunt of Wilmington NC and L A Melchers of Charleston SC were fined 1000 dollars each. The decision and potential appeal were noted as the trial concluded this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Grubb
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
J. M. McLaurin
Jacksonville
Flal
H. Lacey Hunt
Wilmington
N. C
L. A. Melchers
Charleston
S. C
Street
Walker Percy
Supreme Court
Southestern Wholesale Grocers
McLaurin
H. Hunt
Ant
Vic
L. A. Melchera
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Labor
House Labor Committee
Mr. Underwood
SPR
Diaz
Proposition
Auburn
Capitol
Romeereerereer
Y.W.C. A. Campers
Caminetti
M’reynolds
MADDC
Insurgent Democrats
Rapid Fire Campaign
LQUOR
Southern Wholesale Grocers Assn
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