Citrus Growers Debate Trucking in Gulf Coast Exchange
Citrus growers from three states clashed over including trucking products in the Gulf Coast Citrus and Produce Exchange at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Leaders argued for and against truck goods as the organization plans were discussed, adjournment followed amid calls for action after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Gulf Coast
Aubrey ‘Boyles
General Exchange
P. E. May
Theodore
Mr. Boyles
W. H. Ludwig
Baldwin County
Dr. Ludwig
C. F. E. Winberg
May
Newman
Organization Committee
G. C. Newman
Gulf Coast Citrus and Produce Exchange
Winberg
Rder
Newman Neeed
Florida
L. G. Swartout
Florida Exchange
Bromiley
May Lis
James H.webb
Mr. May
Reed Freed by Russians Amid War Correspondent Rumor
Washington reports John Reed, the American war correspondent educated in Russia, has been released and arrived in the capital. The dispatch notes no mention of Robinson in connection with Reed’s release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Reed
Russia
Cee
Marye
700000 Gallons of Wine Go Up in Flame at Fresno
A large winery in Fresno reports a fire that destroyed seven hundred thousand gallons of wine. The blaze caused extensive losses, with the value estimated around a half million dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours as the wine storage area burned.
Showers Tonight Bring Light Variable Winds
Forecast calls for showers tonight and Saturday with light variable winds. Skies stay unsettled, with possible breaks in activity between showers and dry periods. Local temperatures remain mild as a weak front passes.
Crowds greet Wilson on vacation tour to Cornish New Hampshire
President Woodrow Wilson travels with his daughter Margaret and Dr Cary T Grayson toward Cornish New Hampshire for his summer retreat. He pauses at Springfield Holyoke and Greenfield to greet cheering crowds while voicing support for peace with honor.
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Cornish
N. H
Woodrow Wilson
Margaret
Cary T. Grayson
Windsor
Helen Bierow Bones
Greenfield
Mass
Wilson
N.H
Springfield
Northampton
Holyoke
Destroyer Wadsworth's Trials Signal New Era in Steam Engineering
Bath Maine June 26 The official report on the torpedo destroyer Wadsworth completed yesterday declares the vessel marks a new era in steam engineering. President J Hyde of Bath Iron Works says fuel economy at all speeds is unmatched by any steam vessel in the world.
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Wadsworth
Hyde
Bath
Eecepenace
Euteradsworth
Scocenaie
J. Hyde
Bath Iron Works
U S Will Not Protest Opening of Mails To Neutrals
Washington June 25 The Postmaster General Burleson ordered that mail to neutrals be sent directly and not subjected to protest or delay at ports amid reports that letters might be opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
Burleson
Antwerp Bust Alleged Forged Passports Ring Claims
An official report states no evidence yet that forged American passports are linked to Antwerp. The claim targets non American travelers of German Austrian Hungarian or Turkish origin, with potential bar from entry by the state department.
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Itee Table Fen
Antwerp
State Department
Thaw Sanity Testimony Marks Annniversary of White Murder
As New York marks the anniversary of Stanford White’s death the Thaw insanity case moves forward. Deputy Attorney General Frank K. Cook seeks a commission to study Thaw with Harvard’s former president Dr Jane Eliot while witnesses insist Thaw remains rational. The state plans to present motion pictures Thaw posed for in Canada and New Hampshire.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Jane Eliot
Harvard
Han Puty
Frank K. Cook
Yeste
Stendrink
Page Ee Gar
Wee
Stanford White
Thaw
Cook
Evelyn Nesbit
William White
Noel E. Guillett
Manchester
N. H
Walter M. Lang
Lang
Eugene P. Nute
New Hampshire
Robert J. Johnston
Canada
Ship plant at Mobile eyed as certain by banker report
A Mobile shipbuilding plant appears likely after Bank of New York official M J McDermott indicated the site choice at Magazine Point and Bath Maine while visiting Mobile. Edward Hyde of Bath and Woolsey Paint Co. urged immediate action, citing gulf access and a sustained payroll boost for the city as key benefits.
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Mobile
M. J. McDermott
Bank of Ee WN. B. A
W. Hyde
Bath
Maine
Germain
Magazine Point
Popes
Soule
Mc Friend
Hyde
E. D. Kelly
Woolsey Paint Company
Eee 2 J
Poe
Edward W. Hyde Bath
Pery
Mob MS
Gulf
Orleans
Kelly
Alabama
Trial of George Joseph Smith in London reaches second stage
London June 25 The trial of George Joseph Smith charged with murdering his three wives by drowning enters its second stage Evidence relating to the death of Mundy one of the victims has been completed The testimony includes references to Miss Burnham and a contested will naming Smith as sole beneficiary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alice Burnham
George Joseph Smith
A Ee
Tee Mundy
Dernberg
Berlin
Bernhard Fe
United States
ED Escrapink
Hiergensfiord
Lusitania
Directors Called to Meet on Port Affairs
President J M Walsh of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce announces a Tuesday night meeting at 8 to discuss port questions. He urges full board attendance as officials prepare to hear a special committee report and consider recommendations before any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Walsh
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Menopel
Mabe
J. ©. Rich
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Mr. Walsh
Mobile
American Steamer Neches Seized by British Court
The American steamer Neches was seized in the Downs and ordered to proceed to London to discharge her general cargo which is to be thrown into prize court. The shippers deny that the cargo originated from a country hostile to Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neches
London
Downs
Great Britain
Hanged man Syd Jones confesses to thirteen murders
Syd Jones was hanged in the county jail yard after leaving a note confessing to thirteen murders. Victims included two white men, a Mobile and Ohio brakeman and a Minnesota deputy sheriff, with the remainder being Black. He was already serving a life sentence for another murder in Banner mines county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Syd Jones
Mobile & Ohio
Minnesota
Jones
Banner Mines
Chicken Joe Campbell Held in Joliet Prison Fearing Violence
Joliet June 25 reports say fleeing threats forced confinement of Chicken Joe Campbell in Joliet Penitentiary. Accused man awaits trial as authorities avert potential mob violence and secure the jail. Warden Allen’s wife was reportedly killed in the warden’s quarters amid the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Joliet Prison
California Rebuilding After New Tremors Reported
EL CENTRO Cal June 25 Tremors again struck after a major quake causing fires and further damage. Officials estimate total earthquake and fire losses in the region at about $500,000 as towns begin rebuilding efforts despite continuing aftershocks.
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EL Centro
Cal
Bris Lord Sells Dunckel to San Antonio
MEMPHIS Tenn June 25 An announcement was made here today by Manager Bris Lord that Karl Dunckel of the past two years has been sold to San Antonio. The transfer involves the Memphis club of the Southern Association, with Spaesenes r Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Bris Lord
Karl Dunckel
Spaesenes R
Memphis
Southern
Open Air Program at Bien Doldo Square Tonight
The Pearson Concert Band presents a rennered program in Bien dolo Square tonight June 26 featuring One-Step A la Carte Trot Bird of Paradise and Night-time Waltz. D. Drago pieces include Blue One Stem On My Way and Is Dublin.
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Pearson Contert
Biendolo Square
Iit
Drago
Dublin
Sheriff Searched for Two Murderers and Arson Suspects
A message from Evergreen Conecuh county asks Sheriff W H Holcombe for help tracing two unidentified Black men who attacked Martha Sih and set her Burnt Corn home ablaze. One man described as five ten, yellow complexioned around 20, wearing a telescope hat. the other as 26, black, slender, in overalls. The assailants burglarized the house. the victim Mr House escaped and aided bystanders.
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Evergreen
Conecuh
W. H. Holcombe
Newho
Martha Sih
H Ouse
House
Tourists Spend Hundred Millions at Home Instead of Europe
A June report states tourists spend about a hundred million dollars domestically rather than traveling to Europe. Officials cite stable spending patterns in the United States and note year over year comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Collapse at local pleasure resort leaves many injured
Report from June twenty six describes a panic at a seaside resort where a crowd of holidaymakers fled a collapsing tent. Only a handful were saved as the structure failed and people rushed toward exit paths in darkness.
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Idland
Leased Wire Briefs From Washington and Other Cities
Official notice from Washington reports the French movement to withhold passports affecting Americans of German origin. The Gernehfjord steamer, carrying Dr Bernhard Packers, arrived in Bergen after being detained at Kirkwall by British authorities. In Madison Wis a bill for a referendum on woman suffrage failed by one vote. London reports prisoners of war may assist in harvests near various locations.
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Washington
State Department
Christiana
Gernefjord
Bernhard Packers
United States
Bergen
Kirkwall
Onoliet
Conenier
Speg Allen
Emer
Tllinois
Joseph, Campbell
Wis
Senate
Wednesda
London
U S Protests British Blockade Policies Over Shipping
Secretary Lansing says state department lacks full facts on detention and seizure of American ships as Washington readies a new note to Great Britain. The note will present blockade principles and British practice, with emphasis on nonmunition cargo and neutral inconveniences, while renewing protest over British powers over world commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Lansing
Order In Council
United States
Wessels
Ashington
Italians Advance Along Isonzo River in War Report
London dispatch reports Italian forces capturing Globna and advancing along the Isonzo. Petrograd notes Russian repulses at the Dniester with heavy losses. Warsaw remains a focal objective for Austro German forces. Britain discusses national registration to gauge manpower amid ongoing war.
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Globna
Isonzo River
Italia
Tari Corres
Petrograd
Russia
Warsaw
Dniester
Berlin
Vienna
England
Munttions
Hagland
London Times
South Africa
Frye Case Reply Sent Amid German Note
The United States dispatched its reply to Berlin regarding the sinking of the American ship William P. Frye by the commerce raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich. The message was sent from Washington to Berlin yesterday.
Robbery at Mocksville Post Office Sparks Manhunt
Police hunt a suspect after an early morning post office robbery at Mocksville North Carolina. A getaway car with a counterfeit plate fled toward Salem following a battle with armed citizens. A mail pouch carrying stamps valued at fifteen dollars was recovered near Sides Mills as officers encircle the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N. C
Sides Mills
Mocksville
Sides ‘Mill
Kansas Winter Wheat Yields Seen at 138 Million Bushels
Topeka forecast shows Kansas winter wheat output at 138,700,000 bushels for 1915 with an average yield of 16.3 bushels per acre. The figure is 2,100,000 bushels higher than the May projection from the state department of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Department of Agriculture
Funeral Notice Burns
Adelaide Burns wife of William M Burns died Wednesday June 28 1916 at 640 PM at 71 North Julia street Interment Magnolia Cemetery Friends invited to attend from residence on Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock
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Burns
Adelaide
William M. Burns
North Julia Street
Orrow
Magnolia
Lost items scattered across city in multiple notices
Several lost and found notices describe missing jewelry and items, including a diamond bracelet with initials M M M, a blue partition package, a large pocket book with bank papers, a gold chain locket, silk socks, and checks totaling number amounts. Rewards offered for return or information with contact details for Tax Towart and McCoy, among others.
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Dauphin St
Mobile
Alabama
Mes Gowin
Mili Leakesville
Miss
Chassacre
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Vera Cruz
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Caprerton
Caperton
Mexico
Navy Department
Dr. Guillett
Ewot
E. W. Hyde
Bank of Mobile
Ced
Smith Miss Burnham
Smith
California
Bris Lord Sells Dunckel
San Antonio
Texas
R. A. J. Warneford
Henry Beach Needham
Sacreta
Tory
Wussian Pleasure Resort
Britain
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Albania
Teutons
The
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Seattle
Rome
Vie i
Conan Poe
Oxana
Leridon
Kosmiersine
Kozany
Germany
Milan
Italy
Penton
Poland
Nicholas
Auquet
Postoffice
Reise
Kress
Ae Ory
Govern and
Lafayette Sts
Bage
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