Wedding Day of Victoria Luise Opens Gloomy Berlin Ceremony
The wedding of Princess Victoria Luise, daughter of the German Emperor, unfolds at Berlin Castle with a Lutheran service, Empress Augusta placing the historic Prussian crown on the bride, and a royal procession through state rooms amid pomp and international guests. The day is overcast as streets fill with crowds, flags, and school closings mark the event.
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Weather bulletin on river levels for Sunday through Tuesday
The Black Warrior river is expected to fall rapidly on Sunday while the upper Tombigbee remains steady and the lower Tombigbee should rise over the next two days.
Shippers' Forecast Moderate Temps Across Regions
The forecast calls for moderate temperatures across the north east and west regions. Expect steady conditions with light winds and no significant precipitation anticipated. Strong travel and shipping activity possible as crews adapt to milder weather.
Big Tim Sullivan Seeks Congress Seat Return
New York May 24 Reports say Big Tim Sullivan the East Side political leader may reclaim his seat in Congress. He has recovered health after leaving Yonkers sanitarium and is at a brother’s home in the suburbs after recent visits to the city. The committee on his mental condition may be discharged soon.
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New York
Big Tim" Sullivan
East Side
Congress
Yonkers
Two Men Killed Four Wounded in Merigold Mill Shooting
In Merigold Mississippi at a Breen Lumber mill on Friday afternoon William and Jacob McMullen were killed during a duel with Marion Henry. Marion Henry M R Henry D J Breen and a stranger named Law were wounded. Breen is a notable mill owner. The other four injuries are not serious.
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Jacob McMullen
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D. J. Breen
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Will canvass city for funds to fight cotton rates
Luther Walter Chicago attorney and rate expert will canvass Mobile for funds to fight cotton rate increases. He left after an extended conference with the joint cotton rate investigating committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange. Chairman M. D. Kahn said a port committee meeting confirmed the move.
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Chicago
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Mobile
M. D. Kahn
Port Committee
Will Indict Cotton Corner Manipulators
The Department of Justice plans to re indict Frank Haynes William P Brown Eugene Scales and Colonel Robert M Thompson for conspiring to corner the 1909 cotton crop They aimed to boost prices via a bull pool tied to Chicago financier James A Patten Patten pleaded guilty to the contract count and was fined $4000 The others denied the charges as Thompson sailed for Europe and the demurrer to the indictment was defeated in the Supreme Court
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New York
Department of Justice
Frank Haynes
William P. Brown
New Orleans
Eugene Scales
Texas
Robert M. Thompson
United States District
Marshall
Federal Grand Jury
James A. Patten
Chicago
Patten
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Scales
Europe
Colonel Thompson
United States Supreme Court
Severe fighting resumes near Saloniki as Greek Bulgarian troops clash
Near Saloniki Greek and Bulgarian forces exchange heavy infantry and artillery fire in a grave situation. King Constantine arrives with the Greek army staff to seek a neutral zone. Greek losses include one captain killed and 250 wounded or killed. Hostilities pause as a Bulgarian mutiny at Serres leads to mass disbandment and a commanding officer's suicide.
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Saloniki
Athens
Constantine
Greece
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Serres
Mortars Strike Hidden Targets at Fort Worden
May 24 Fort Worden tested 12 inch mortars against fixed and movable targets in Discovery bay eight miles away hidden by forest hills. Several shots were marked as hits though exact score not yet computed. Likely directed from a concealed station on Protection island.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Fort Worden
Puget Sound
Discovery Bay
Protection Island
France approves $109 million long term war loan plan
Paris May 24 The draft of a bill authorizing the French government to borrow 109 million dollars for twenty years to cover military expenses was submitted to the cabinet by Finance Minister Charles Dumont and approved. Dumont outlined plans to raise 40 million dollars annually in revenue. French three percent bonds weakened on the reports.
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Associated Press
Paris
Charles Dumont
M. DuMont
Bees and Hornets Disrupt Subway Ride in Harlem
New Jersey apiarist William Bauer toured uptown with 400 bees and 400 hornets for displays and products. A shove caused the box to burst, triggering a mass stinging and a swift car clearance at the next stop. Bauer avoided stings by using a repellent oil.
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New York
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Bauer
New Jersey
Harlem
Senator Lane Attacks Indian Appropriation Bill
Washington May 24 Senator Lane charged in senate committee that a man unnamed yet chosen for a Chippewa roll job in Minnesota was formerly attorney for a lumber firm with contracts the commission must review. He said hundreds of thousands in appropriations are hidden by misread titles and urged careful scrutiny of provisions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lane
Senate
Minnesota
Richmond Farmer Confesses to Wife Killing and Fire
Seth Lucas, a farmer, confessed to killing his wife and setting fire to their home near Williamsburg last September. Police reopened the investigation after Lucas, now a prisoner, acted peculiarly and reported to the station in Richmond, Indiana.
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Richmond
Ind
Seth Lucas
Williamsburg
Lucas
Plans for Endowment at Judson College
Marion Alabama May 24 Special to The Item development of plans to raise a half million dollar endowment for Judson College will unfold in months as the State Baptist Convention decides if Judson may be funded separately from the general Baptist education commission. Alumnae and old students already contribute to a ten thousand dollar gift toward a fifty thousand dollar endowment, with authorities aiming for a total of one hundred thousand dollars by year end. President Patrick says a large endowment is essential and urges a special canvas for Judson, appealing to donors who favorJudson specifically.
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Baptist Education Commission
Patrick
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Alabama
Florence Normal alumnae hold annual reunion in college library
Florence Ala May 24 The Florence State Normal alumnae held their annual reunion Thursday evening in the college library with good attendance Judge B E Almon of Tuscaloosa presided and called for talks by Gen J K Ferguson Birmingham class of 89 President James K Powers Dr J B Gaines Miles Allgood Blount county and Miss Belle Huger class of 191% among others.
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Ala
Florence State Normal
BE. B. Almon
Tuscumbia
Alabama House of Representatives
Iik $. Ferguson
Birmingham
James K. Powers
J. B. Gaines
Miles. Allgood
Blount County
Belle Huger
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Forecasts till 7 p m Sunday show fair skies tonight and Sunday. Alabama expects warmer conditions. Mississippi also expects fair weather tonight and Sunday. Winds from the north and northeast light to moderate.
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Mississippi
Condition Of Japanese Emperor Satisfactory
Tokyo May 24 The Emperor Yoshihito's condition improved as physicians report confidence in recovery from pneumonia His majesty is cheerful nourished well and heart action strong Count Chiaki Watanabe read President Wilsons sympathy message Emperor Yoshihitos bulletin at 4 PM noted temperature 102 74 degrees Fahrenheit pulse 85 respiration 28
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Emperor Yoshihito
Missing Perdido farmer Hall sought in Citronelle
Charlies Hall fifty years old farmer from Perdido Alabama disappeared last Sunday leaving a note for his sons urging them to continue business. He is believed to be in Citronelle with no known debts or family troubles. He stands five eight and 149 pounds with a mustache. Relatives assist Mobile police and sheriff offices in the search.
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Controversy Over Transfer of Missions
Detroit May 24 The Northern Baptist convention opened with debate on transferring missions in Oklahoma to the Southern jurisdiction. Critics note prior surrender of New Mexico missions cost Northern workers their jobs as Southern-backed replacements filled positions. The Oklahoma move sparks strong opposition within the Northern church.
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Detroit
Mich
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Church of the South
Tariff Snags Delay Underwood Rates in Cotton Schedule
Washington May 24 Senate finance sub committees report delays in readying the tariff schedules for full committee action. No hearings after Tuesday, but schedules unlikely to be complete by end of next week. Some cotton schedule increases under consideration. Democratic caucus may not meet until the week of June 8, delaying Senate report to mid June.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Jannus Flies Hydro Aeroplane From Paducah to St Louis
Paducah dispatch says Anthony Jannus departed in a hydro aeroplane at 9 this morning for St Louis about 250 miles away. He is accompanied by a machinist and expects to land near St Louis around 1 30 p m.
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ST. Louis
Anthony Jannus
Cold May Day Brings Record Lows in Mobile History
The Mobile area endured the coldest late May day since 1900 with morning lows near 40 degrees. Weather records show May 24 as a frigid milestone, comparing to 50 degrees in 1900 and 46 degrees in 1898, while forecasts promise a warmer weekend.
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Mobile
Republicans Debating National Convention Call
Washington May 24 Republicans weigh revamping party rules after November defeat. Charles D Hilles heads an executive committee that may recommend calling a national committee meeting to decide on a convention while progressives push for reforms and a quicker national gathering. Former Speaker Cannon and ex-Rep McKinley attend.
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Washington
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National Committee
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Hilles
Cummins
Chicago
Jones
Sam Perkins
Cannon
McKinley
Grand Army runner invites Confederate foe to race
Detroit veteran J. L. Smith, 67, a champion runner of the Grand Army of the Republic, mails a challenge to Lieut. General Bennett H. Young of the United Confederate Veterans to meet him in a race during the G A R encampment in Chattanooga. Smith, a veteran of the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery and Tenth New York Infantry, proposes distances from a quarter mile to ten miles.
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Detroit
Mich
J. L. Smith
Grand Army of the Republic
Bennett H. Young
Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
Chattanooga
Mr. Smith
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Eighth New York Heavy Artillery
Tenth New York Infantry
Sold Munitions The Rebels Held for Court
BISBEE Arizona May 24 William Brophy general manager of the Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company and F E Coles assistant manager were held to answer in U S court on a charge of conspiracy to violate neutrality laws Bonds set at 6000 each They allegedly shipped 90000 rounds of ammunition to L J Perez constitutionalist consul at Naco Sonora General Bonte of the Sonoran state trooops commission of Naco is named in the case
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