Skoda Seized Over Loss of Cargo in Union Marine Case
The British barkentine Skoda, commanded by Captain Evans Wood, was seized by Deputy U S Marshal J H Gates after a libel by Union Marine Insurance Company seeking 1941.52 for a cargo of lumber lost when the ship sprang a leak en route from Mobile to Cube in November 1912. Part of the lumber was jettisoned at sea, the rest sold at Cardenas to lighten the vessel. the insured cargo belonged to American Trading Company of Carbarien. Captain E L Whiting of Mobile is managing owner. Wood is no longer master.
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Skoda
Evans Wood
United States
J. H. Gates
United States District Court
Union Ma- Insurance Company
Mobile
Cube
Cardenas
American Trading Company of
Carbarien
Union Marine Insurance
E. L. Whiting
Wood
Sinking of Jose steamship redirects fruit season limited by harbor fire
The Norwegian steamship Jose 931, captained by Nels Anderson, arrived in New York from Port Limon with 23 000 banana bunches for United Fruit. A mid March 1912 harbor fire caused the vessel to sink in 45 feet of water, later raised and repaired by August, with Anderson then made master.
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Jose
Nels Anderson
United Fruit Company
Port Limon
New York
Rasmussen
Anderson
Pier 1
Bocas del Toro
British and Norwegian ships dock and sail in Caribbean trade news
The Samantha from Tampico and the Hilding from Trinidad arrive for cargo and discharge. The Harald from Puerto Cortez brings bananas for United Fruit. The Kiora from New Orleans waits for loading berth while Strathmore ships lumber to Durban and Delagoa Bay. A Stavangeren due with fruit. several vessels report arrivals and clearances at port.
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Samantha
Coutts
Tampico
Mexico
Munson
Hilding
Trinidad
Harald
Munsen
Puerto Cortez
United Fruit Company
Pier 1
Kiora
New Orleans
Cottonfield
Crooks
Havana
Cuba
Strathmore
McMahon
Durban
South Africa
Delagoa Bay
Stavangeren
Hubbard-Zemurray Steamship Company
Railway executive Freedman resigns as T and P vice president
Thomas J. Freedman, president of the International and Great Northern Railway and operating VP of the Texas and Pacific Company, resigns from the latter to become its general counsel. E. F. Kearney, previously Missouri Pacific general superintendent of transportation, will succeed him.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas J. Freedman
International and Great Northern Railway
Texas and Pacific Company
E. F. Kearney
Missouri Pacific
Criticism of Burleson Plan Faces Senate Probe
Republican senators began examining Postmaster General Burleson’s plan to require 50,000 fourth class postmasters to pass competitive exams or lose their jobs. Some doubt incumbents can withstand such testing while President Wilson’s order mandates exams. Opposing confirmations of chosen successors may not be pursued, but Republicans aim to frame the order as political.
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Associated Press
Washington
Burleson
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
The Texas Wonder Kidney Remedy Ad
A promotional note claims The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder trouble dissolves gravel cures diabetes and rheumatism and treats irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in men and women Regulates bladder troubles in children One bottle is a two months treatment and often cures Send $1 to Dr B W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO for testimonials Sold by druggistsines
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Texas
Alabama
B. W. Hall
Olive Saeed
St. Louis
River stages forecast for Tombigbee and Alabama rivers
The Tombigbee and its branches will fall slightly at Demopolis with little change elsewhere. The Alabama river shows no significant movement. Shippers are cautioned by moderate temperatures across the north east and west as river conditions remain steady.
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Tombigbee
Demopolis
Alabama
Edith Wharton Rumored to Seek Divorce in Paris
Paris on May 8. Edith Wharton, American novelist living near Paris, is said to seek divorce from her husband. The couple have been separated for some time and reconciliation seems impossible. They wed in Boston in 1886. Olympic Committee Meets in Lausanne. International Olympic Committee congress opens in Lausanne with about 100 delegates present and a fashionable audience.
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Paris
Edith Wharton
Whartons
Boston
Olympic Committee
Associated Press
Lauseanne
Switzerland
International Olympic Committee
Court notices outline multiple chanced cases and motions
In The Courts section the chancery and law and equity dockets list numerous cases with actions such as decrees pro confesso on personal service and publication, motions for guardian ad litem, dismissals for want of prosecution, and judgments by court for various plaintiffs. Friday calls include Amanda Ellen Frank vs Robert Frank and several civil actions among Barnett & Bugg, Bay City Lumber Co., and others.
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Chancery Court
James K. Glennon
Madison Tillman
J. I Clemmons
Amanda Ellen Frank
Robert Frank
Bill
Rebecca A. Lyon
Simon Cunningham
Law and Equity Court
Law Side
Berney
Moore- Haggerty Lumber Co
Republic Cresting Co
Alabama Female College
L. E. Finlayson
F. L. Pickens
Gaynor
Spencer & Goss
Sherwin Williams
G. A. Chamberlin
M. P. Prichard
Edward Fichet
L. EB. Akridge
H. K. Willams
C. L. Lavretta
D. Starvo
G. B
Norman Thoroughbred Presented to Alfonso
In Fontainebleau France on May 8 King Alfonso of Spain reviewed a large French cavalry and artillery force. He spoke approvingly of a magnificent Norman bay thoroughbred presented to him as a mount by President Raymond Poicare.
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Fontainebleau
France
Alfonso
Spain
Raymond Poicare
Special meeting notice for camp 675 survivors
Notice from Headquarters Withers and Buchanan Survivors Camp No 675 U S V calls a special meeting Saturday at 12 o'clock May 10 at the Armory hall The roster will be purged of absentees with no excuses except sickness or city absence Note only Confederate veterans who served faithfully may attend and no sulking or feigning sickness will be accepted
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Withers and Buchanan
Armory Hall
Bi Plane Flight Sets Passenger and Duration Records
In Chartres France this morning, Fran geois piloted a bi plane for 75 minutes carrying six passengers, setting world records for both the number aboard and the flight duration.
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Associated Press
Chartres
France
Frangeois
Noted Philadelphia Physician Dr Louis A Duhring Dies at 67
Dr Louis A Duhring, renowned dermatologist and writer, died at his Philadelphia home last night at age 67. He was a leading authority on skin diseases and a respected medical author.
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Associated Press
Hiladelphia
May
Louis A. Duhring
Police Court Fines and Officer Return After Injury
Recorder Edington imposed a $2 fine or four days in jail on Spencer Arnold for driving without a light and for bicycle theft tied to Elliott Malone. Isadore Brunson received three months hard labor. Charles Wittner paid $2 or four days for hitching ordinance violation. Captain Frank Averyt returns to duty after injuries from a fight with Walter Neiman who caused a broken collarbone and a dislocated shoulder.
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Edington
Spencer Arnold
Fincher
Smith
Elliott Malone
Church Street
Isadore Brunson
Charles Wittner
Wheelerville
Recorder’s Court
Wittner
J. R. McKay
Frank Averyt
Frank
Walter Neiman
Neiman
Trail of Train Robber Narrows as Bloody Clue Appears
Detectives fixed on William La Trasse as the Kansas City area train bandit who last week robbed a Kansas City Southern train and fatally wounded J M Short. La Trasse, once jailed in Wyandotte county for a prior railroad robbery, faces Chicago murder rumors and Missouri Pacific train robbery convictions. A bloody shirt found near Courtney Mo to Eaton's Tower boosts the pursuit of a wounded suspect.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas City Southern
J. M. Short
Joplin
William la Trasse
Wyandotte County
Kansas
la Trasse
Chicago
St. Joe
la Trosse
Missouri Pacific
K City
Kan
Missouri Penitentiary
Courtney
Eaton's Tower
Interstate Freight Rates Raised With State Influence Question
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled it would not block interstate freight rate increases aimed at affecting intrastate rates. The ruling accompanied a granted application by carriers to raise rates to New Jersey and other states. A separate ad promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for back rheumatism.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Jersey
Maloney Shines in Texas League Debut for Fort Worth
Billy Maloney, Mobile favorite, joined Fort Worth at Beaumont and starred in his first game with a single and a home run in three at bats. He drove in two runs as his team scored. In the subsequent 13 inning tie at Beaumont, Maloney produced the sole Fort Worth run.
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Billy Maloney
Mobile
Billy
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Maloney
Stay of Sentence in Contempt Case
Attorneys for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison asked the district court of appeals to stay its mandate sentencing Gompers to thirty days in jail and fining Mitchell and Morrison $800 each in affirming contempt judgments. They plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court and the court granted leave to renew the motion if the appeal cannot be prepared in the fifteen days allowed.
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Associated Press
Washington
aAttorneys
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
District Court of Appeals
Gompers
Fell
Mitchell
Morrison
Bucks
Cane
Supreme Court of the United States
How to Save on Meat Bills
Government reports show a decrease in livestock raising nationwide. To economize, buy two pounds to yield one usable pound and discard bones and waste. A full pound steam roasted in its own juices can be purchased from your grocer.
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Looted bullion repurchased by American owners in Mexico
American owners of half the gold and silver bullion taken from a passenger train by Pancho Villa and his men paid $60,000 for 97 bars yesterday and received the metal. The remaining plunder, owned by Mexican mining men, is retained by authorities.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Pancho Villa
Chihuahua
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