Taft Urges Tariff Commission In Defense Of Steel Trade
President Taft backs a tariff board arguing it can separate fact from politics in steel and iron industry policy. He cites the metals schedule impact on foundry and machine shop sectors, with over 13 000 firms and billions in capital and wages. Taft urges business prosperity and prudent capital investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly, MaéSs
Jantz
American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
National Hardware Association
Tariff Board
Tariff Commission
Tribunal
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Census Bureau
Committee On Ways and Means
House
Returric
Boosting the Land Congress Reach for Alabama Delegation
N F Thompson chairman of the local Chamber of Commerce and Business League returns from Montgomery where he conferred with officials about sending Montgomery's delegation to the Land Congress here next month. He also spoke with Reuben F Kolb about the three day program and plans to visit Birmingham and Selma to boost Alabama attendance.
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Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Montgomery
The
Business League
Land Congress
Capitol
Thompson
Reuben F. Kolb
Agriculture
State of
Alabama
Birmingham
Selma
Turkeys Battle News Across Balkans Rumors Tower Over Adrianople
London dispatches detail ongoing conflict between Turkish and Balkan forces with heavy fighting near Adrianople and Kirk Kilisseh, Bulgarian advances near Scutari, and Serbian captures in the Struma and Novi Pazar areas. Reports note Turkish main army reportedly approaching the front and a possible Turkish offensive.
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London
Balkan
Turkey
Adrianople
Kirk-Kilesseh
Kirk-Kilisseh
Uskamp
Belgrade
Crack Corps
Fort&ight Hors
Struma
Novipazar
Bankers Aid Immigration Drive In Alabama
An Alabama Bankers Association committee met with State Immigration Commissioner Lee Cowart at the capitol to plan cooperation in the immigration movement. Attending were R. C. Williams of Dothan as chair, Guy H. Gerald of Maplesville, Val Taylor of Uniontown, F. A. Bloodworth of New Decatur, and M. L. Robertson of Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Bankers Association
Mobile
State Immigration Department
Lee Cowart
Capitol
Cowart
McLain
Tilton
Bankers’ Association
R. C. Williams
Dothan
Guy H. Gerald
Maplesville
Val Taylor
Uniontown
F. A. Bloodworth
New Decatur
M. L. Robertson
Cullman
Black-Face Comedian Too Fresh With Wifey
In Indianapolis on October 23 a blackface comedian at the Family Theatre drew tension by approaching Mrs. Gandolph with his name. Gandolph, accused of profanity and disorderly conduct, admitted hot temper. Judge Collins fined the comic one dollar plus costs and warned him not to repeat the act.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Family Theatre
Andrew J. Gandolph
Gandolph
Collins
Oates to Report on Birmingham Prison Conditions
Dr William H Oates state prison inspector will likely submit a report to Governor O Neal on the old Birmingham city prison He criticized its unsanitary unclean state and urged immediate improvements while noting the new prison serves convicted prisoners and the old facility now holds only short detentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Als
William H. Oates
O'Neal
Birmingham
Old Time Negro Waiter Returns to Service in Washington
The familiar national capital waiter, a figure from a bygone era, returned to temporary service today amid a strike by local hotel waiters who walked out last night.
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Washington
National Capital
Leader Pohlman Takes the Stand in Dynamite Conspiracy Trial
In Indianapolis, H. W. Pohlman a Seattle labor leader testified in the dynamite conspiracy trial. He described receiving bundles of letters from J J McNamara and placed Eugene C. in Seattle in August 1919 before the Times building bombing. McNamara was in Seattle then studying how to make an electric spark for bombs. On August 31 a Seattle office building under construction by an open shop firm was dynamited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Seattle
Manufacturers Enter The Tag Day Contest
A number of Mobile manufacturers have joined the Toys' Club ladies' board Tag Day drive this morning. It is hoped at least 25 automobiles will be decorated for the prize parade after this afternoon's canvass. Vehicles will be decorated by Mobile manufacturers. judges will be chosen by the ladies' board. Entries include The Mobile Item, Smith's Bakery, Hesg Cigar Company, Grape vine Baking Powder Company, Mobile Register, Gulf City Creamery, Southern Creamery, Kahn Manufacturing Company, Mobile Spring Bed Company, Nack Carriage Company, Van Antwerp, and Kelly-Brady Hardware Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toys’ Club Ladies’ Board
To Automobile Committee
Ladies’ Board
Mobile Item
Smith's Bakery
Hesg Cigar Company
Grapevine Baking Powder Company
Mobile Register
Gulf City Creamery
Southern Creamery
Kahn Manufacturing Company
Mobile Spring Bed Company
Nack Carriage Company
Vanantwerp
Kelly-Brady Hardware Company
Two Acquitted of Crime by Reason of Insanity
Colfax Washington October 24 Not guilty by reason of insanity verdict returned for Wesley Brown and wife in the murder of Al Reeves Mrs Brown alleged assault by her father and involvement of other men Reeves was killed September 5 The jury warned of danger of recurrence and risk if they remained at large
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Colfax
Wash
Wesley Brown
al Reeves
Brown
Browne
Reeves
Jack Rosen
Rosenthal
Becker
Rose
Goff
Wounded Man Alleges Accidental Shooting
Will Jackson, arrested after shooting Charlies Jackson days ago, sought a court continuance. Charlies Jackson lies hospitalized and questioned by Detectives Lacey and Pearson who report the wounded man says the shooting was accidental. Jackson says he fired accidentally and can produce a witness. Bond set at $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jackson
Charlies Jackson
Recorder's Court
City Hospital
Lacey and Pearson
Jackson
Weather forecast for Mobile and Alabama and Mississippi
Forecasts through Friday evening call for fair conditions in Mobile with slight warming and moderate northeast to east winds. Alabama expects fair skies in the north with possible local rains in the south, frost tonight in the north, and warmer temperatures Friday. Mississippi outlook notes unsettled rain in the south and warmer Friday with light to moderate northeast winds. The weather bureau map and table appear on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Alabama probes foreign firms over property value for taxes
In Montgomery Alabama a broad inquiry targets foreign corporations including railroads to verify that returns reflect full capital employed for license tax. Governor O Neal and tax officials have hired Daniel Troy and R K Evins to lead investigations amid possible multi million dollar implications including major railroads and Jefferson county industries.
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O'Neal
Montgomery
Mobile
Jefferson
Daniel Troy
R. KR. Evins
Louisville and Nashville
Central of Georgia
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
The
Central
Coast Line
Jefferson County
Tennessee Judge D. K. Young Dies at 86
Judge D. K. Young aged 86 died at Eagle Bend home near Knoxville. He served as district attorney, circuit judge and chancellor and was a member of the first commission to organize business ventures in the city.
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Knoxville
Tenn
D. K. Young
Eagle Bend
Greeks Warned of Swindlers
Murray Wheeler the Greek consul at this port warns Greeks in Mobile not to subscribe to funds for Greek soldiers unless the solicitor presents Greek consul papers. Imposters in various cities claim Red Cross affiliation and collect money for wounded families, a warning to prevent swindlers from exploiting Greeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Wheeler
Greece
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
First Gulf Florida and Alabama Rail Road Train Celebration
Pensacola officials plan a ceremony on October 30 to mark the first train on the Gulf Florida and Alabama Rail Road to Pensacola. The line nears Jasper Alabama and is viewed as a key trade link for Southern Alabama and Western Florida. Invitations go to prominent Southern Alabama citizens. governors Gilchrist and ONeal are invited to attend.
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Pensacola Commercial Association
Gulf, Florida and Alabama
Pensacola
Jasper
Ala
Alabama
Florida
Albert W. Gilchrist
Emmet O'Neal
Fate of Becker Now With Jury
The jury began deliberations on Police Lieutenant Charles Becker's murder trial over Herman Rosenthal. Justice Goff outlined degrees of murder and warned against manslaughter while Becker's counsel argued against a compromise verdict.
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New York
Charles Becker
German Rosenthal
Justice Goff
John F. McIntyre
Becker
Sam Scepps
Rose
Webber
Wallon
Sam Schepnos
Schepps
McIntyre
Goff
Hot Springs
Herman Rosenthal
Sam Schepps
Therfore
Walton
Ing
Ayer
Abandonment of Pan American Steamship Line Ends New Orleans Route
The Pan American Steamship Line, also known as the Mississippi Valley South America and Orient Line, is virtually dissolved as its officers wind up affairs. The Inkum’s arrival and release of vessels from South American ports mark the end, silencing a hopeful effort by founder James W. Porch to route South American trade to New Orleans.
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Pan-American Steamship Line
New Orleans
New
Orleans ‘Times- Democrat
Gulf Coast
Mobile & Ohio
Mississipp Valley
South America
Orient Steamship Company
Pan-American Mail
James W. Porch
Inkum
Afaire
Ths
Wasserleben Trial Set In Police Case
The trial of Mrs. Virginia Wasserleben for the alleged murder of her policeman husband Fred Wesserleben was set for December 12 in the city court. She appeared in court smiling, professing innocence as several other cases were scheduled including murders arsons and thefts with no other verdicts given.
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Virginia Wasserleben
Fred Wesserleben
Clarke
Waasserlehen
Plateau
Sylvester Nelsor
Issac Stokes
Peter A. Nelson
Louis Freeland
Peter Martin
Joseph Hart
Peter D. Hencerson
Nolle
Christmas Seal Campaign Committee Meeting Report
With Mrs. James K. Glennon presiding the Xmas Red Cross seal committee met with church representatives. The group outlined sub committees to assist the December campaign and planned immediate organization for the December drive. Attendees showed much interest in the world.
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James K. Glennon
Xmas Red Cross Seal
Charles Dew Elected Mobile County Highway Engineer
Charles Dew of Asheville Alabama was elected highway engineer for Mobile County by the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners after a lengthy meeting delayed by reading over 100 letters of recommendation. The vote included Dew with President Bauer and Commissioners Henry Brannan Frank P. Andrews Charles Green and John D. Hagan, while L Strange voted against the initial plan then supported the final decision.
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Charles Dew
Asheville
Ala
Mobile County
Jol D. Hagan
Wagan
Ree Taining
L. Strange
Harry T. Hartwell
Both Sides Lose Heavy in Battle at Prepalatz Pass
Bulgarian soldiers report hard fighting with AE naut tribesmen and Turkish regulars at Prepalatz Pass. On October 13 Servian troops faced heavy fire as Arnauts and Turks attacked, the combat lasting thirteen hours with many Turkish dead and Red Cross medics tending the wounded amid continued gunfire.
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Belgrade
Cet
Prepalatz Pass
Art
Red Cross
Lawrence Murder Case to Occupy Entire Week
The Lawrence murder trial of Joseph J Httor Arturo Giovannitti and Joseph Caruso proceeds after thirty seven witnesses in two days. The District Attorney forecasts possible conclusion by week’s end or early next week as police officers and rioters testify about the January riot surrounding the Lopizzo killing.
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Commonwealth
Joseph J. Httor
Aruuro Giovannitti
Joseph Caruso
al Lopizzo
Lawn
Castore
Attwill
Lawrence Notiat
Lopizzo
Military officers ignore injunction at Michigan City track
Notices served on officers in Indiana state troops commanded guarding the track. They refused to leave duties despite executive orders. The injunction hearing proceeded with track owners pressing the case while officers remained at their posts in Chicago and Michigan City.
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Chicago
Indiana
Eral Springs
Michigan City
Freymuth
Captain & I
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Taft
Atlantic City
N.J
American Hardware Manufacturers
William H. Taft
Servia
Aliakmon
Softa
Xiri-Kilesseh
Ben
Scutari
Constantinople
Kumanovo
Cettinje
Chirki
Tarakosch
Lake Scutari
Movement For Immigration
Alabama Bankers’ Committee
Commissioner Cowart
Pavel Way
Magic City
Pohlman
Clancy
Pate
Wasserleben
C. L. Strange
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