Steel at par time in its history as stock
New York markets revive strong interest with 400000 shares traded in first hour. United States Steel rises to par value 102 1/4 after dividends. Mercantile Marine hits new highs. other issues record gains while rail shares lag due to eight hour law effects. Profit-taking moderates advances but fresh buying supports the market.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel
Mercantile Marine
Kelly Springfield Tire
Atlantic
Gulf and West Indies
Market activity softens after midday gains
The text notes a shift toward higher levels with United States Steel and Kelly Springfield extending gains while Marines yielded modestly. The Copper group, along with Sugars and Tobaccos, showed material advances as traders moved into the afternoon. By 1 o'clock activity abated with about 1,000,000 shares sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel
Kelly Springfield
Alabama Guards to Get $100000 in Pay This Week
Enlisted men and officers of the Alabama brigade will receive August salaries this Thursday and Friday, with more than $100,000 distributed by the government. Major C. C. Scherer announces pay rolls will be completed and payment begun Thursday morning. A large portion of the payroll supports Montgomery merchants, with an additional $50,000 flowing to local suppliers.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Brigade
C. C. Scherer
Treasuries
Morning Hot Water Remedy Promises Full Body Cleansing
A printer’s ad urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush the stomach liver and bowels and prevent illness. It claims skin cleansing mirrors internal cleansing and promises renewed vigor and purification.
Italian Steamer Neptune Arrives Armed at Newport News
The Italian steamer Neptune from Sepzia in ballast for orders entered Newport News carrying two 76 millimetre guns on its after deck. Captain Cafiero told customs officials the weapons were for defensive use only. A report was sent to Norfolk’s Collector Hamilton to forward to the treasury department for guidance.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Neptune
Sepzia
Cafiero
Hamilton
Norfolk
Treasury Department
Zeppelin downed over London earns Victoria Cross
Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson of the Royal Flying Corps, 21, shoots a Zeppelin near London, earning the Victoria Cross. He had flown over two hours, attacked another airship, and repelled the alert with searchlight-guided maneuvers during the Zeppelin raid.
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Vince King George
William Leefe Robinson
Royal Flying Corps
London
Robinson
Airship battle ends in flames and disputed funeral wish
A pilot rams a German Zeppelin at close range, forcing its destruction as smoke masks pursuit. The reporter notes opposition in England to granting a military funeral to the airship crew, contrasting with German practice for British airmen. An inquest in a village reports a girl and another resident killed in an alarm-triggered incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
England
The
Evening Star
Girl.s
English newspapers weigh U S fleet intent in Asia
English papers in treaty ports discuss Amercans naval build up. Editors speculate on how the United States will use a large fleet after it is ready, asking what undiluted Americanism might mean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghai
United States
China
Daily News of
America
John Wallace to Speak at Democratic Rally
John H. Wallace Jr., state game and fish commissioner, will address a Democratic rally and picnic in Rockford Coosa county on September 19. The event aims to rally a large majority for the party nominees amid opposition in Coosa county. invitation came from Charles S. Bentley, chairman of the county Democratic executive committee.
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Montgomery
Ala
John H. Wallace, Jr
Rockford
Coosa County
Wallace
Charles S. Bentley
Democratic Executive Committee
More Light and More Air Now Slogan at Y M C A
The Y M C A physical department adopts a slogan to improve lighting and air. Secretary F W Evans and new physical director E W Conway lead efforts to overhaul the building and modernize the gymnasium area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Myc. A
Young Men's Christian Association
F. W. Evans
E. W. Conway
Conway
Central Powers Storm Seven Tutrakan Works
Seven Tutrakan works in southeastern Romania including their armored batteries were stormed by central powers troops according to a German official statement issued today in Berlin via London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
London
Romania
Lane man settles $20 board bill and is freed
Stewart Lawrence of Lane Mississippi was arrested for an alleged attempt to heat a $20 board bill. He was charged by the recorder Wednesday but settled the bill with complainant Mrs Streiffer and was granted freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Lawrence
Lane, Miss
Lawrence
Suffragists Vote No Endorsement for Presidency
The National American Woman Suffrage Association opens its forty eighth annual session in Atlantic City and will not endorse or attack any presidential candidate because of views on equal rights. Leaders say the group will not commit to working solely for federal suffrage or state reforms, but will pursue both avenues.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
National American Woman Suffrage Association
United States
Carrie Chapman Catt
Anna Howard Shaw
Three-Wandidate Debate Over Suffrage Strategy
Afternoon session featured a three cornered debate among Laura Clay, Ida Husted Harper, and Raymond Brown on whether to limit to state action, push federal amendment, or continue mixed legislative work. Morning reports covered routine matters as Mrs Roessing warned against overconfidence after Hughes endorsed federal suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Clay
Kentucky
Ida Husted Harper
New York
Raymon Brown
Frank M. Roessing
Pittsburg
Congressional Committee
Charles E. Hughes
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Negroes in Cutting Scrape Sparks Downtown Crowd
Carlton Hamilton an 18 year old Negro from 202 South Hamilton street fought with Gedreze Thomas at the post office garage southeast corner of Stoper and St Michael streets. Hamilton cut Thomas in the abdomen with a razor and was later arrested after a chase through St Michael Royal and St Francis streets. Thomas struck Hamilton with a rock. The city ambulance took an hour to reach the scene. Hamilton was hospitalized after treatment and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Hamilton
Hamilton Street
Post Office
St.oper
St. Michael Streets
Gédre Ze Thomas
Hamilton
Thomas
St. Michael Street
Royal
St. Francis
Louisville dog wins all age stake over Candy Kid
Towner North Dakota September news reports that Morris a dog owned by L L Haggin Louisville Kentucky and handled by W D Gilchrist won the all age stake on the Continental Field Trials Association course Candy Kid champion of the All American Field Trials Club owned by C H Dufield Tulsa Oklahoma finished second under C H Harris with third to Commissioner Harry owned by J C Sheppard Grand Forks North Dakota and handled by Ed Garr
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Towner
N. D
Lewis C. Morris
L.L. Haggin
Louisville
W. D. Gilchrist
Candy Kid
C. H. Dufield
Tulsa
Okla
C. H. Harris
Harry
J. C. Sheppard
Grand Forks
Ed Garr
Municipalities League Opens Sessions in Newark
The twenty third annual convention of the League of American Municipalities opened in Newark New Jersey with mayors and city officials from across the United States and Canada in attendance. Martin Behrman mayor of New Orleans and league president presided as delegates gathered for the session that will adjourn on Saturday.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
League of American Municipalities
United States
Canada
Martin Behrman
New Orleans
League
Trial of Negro on Murder Charge Is Continued
The case of Tom Carter charged with killing John Finley in Crichton was called in the inferior criminal court and continued until September 22. Carter, alleged to have shot Finley in early August, fled to Louisiana where Sheriff Holcombe helped capture him.
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Tom Carter
John Finley
Inferior Criminal Court
Carter
Crichton
Louisiana
Holcombe
Sheriff Seeks Louis Williams Wanted for Murder
Baldwin county authorities ask Sheriff Holcombe to arrest Louis Williams a Black man wanted at Point Clear for murder Williams allegedly killed his wife Lula Williams by slashing her throat last Saturday night and fled the scene suspected to be hiding near Mobile
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Holcombe
Baldwin County
Louis Williams
Point Clear
Williams
Lula Williams
Mobile
Rehearing for Sailor Charles Eaton on Theft Sentence
Charles Eaton a Black ship steward was sentenced to sixty days hard labor for stealing stores from the schooner Phillips. A rehearing granted Wednesday by Recorder Edington led to a $25 fine plus costs and sixty hours in jail, all of which he served after paying.
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Charles
Eaton
Edington
State Board of Equalization Official Visits City
H F Lee secretary of the state board of equalization with headquarters at Montgomery is in the city on state business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He F. Lee
Ciity
H.F. Lee
State Board of Equalization
Headquarers
Montgomery
McGills Director Home From New England Vacation
Rev Father William A Kerrigan of McGills Institute returns from a vacation in Providence Boston and New York He will oversee the start of the school term set for October 2 per Father Fedigen Also Dr A M Duffield of Citronelle Alabama visits Mobile and comments on Mobile county's prospects District Attorney Alex D Pitts visits Mobile from Selma to plan the winter term for the southern district federal court Joe Hughes leaves for New York and Albion then travels to Montreal Toronto and Cleveland Noted notary William Buck Taylor files his bond in probate court
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William A. Kerrigan
McGill's
Institute
New England
Providence
Rhode Island
Boston
New York
Joseph D. Hughes
Mobile
Ohio
New York City
Albion
N. Y
Montreal
Toronto
Cleveland
Alex D. Pitts
Selma
Southern District Federal Court
John E. Rolston
Rolston
Coden
Ala
Cawthon Hotel
William Buck Taylor
Courts Collect Over $300 from Prohi Violators
City and county courts collected more than 300 dollars this morning from prohibition law violators. Two pleaded guilty in the recorder s court and paid 50 dollar fines, four more did the same in the inferior criminal court plus costs. J H Langham and Andrew Mitchell were fined 50 dollars each before Judge Edington. William Ware Joe Ramey Charles Banks and Mathew Williams pled guilty in the inferior court and paid 50 dollar fines plus costs. Prohibition cases against France Johnson Lewellyn Hunter and Albert Holly were continued to September 21. Willie Puckett was discharged for lack of evidence. Andrew Mitchell was docketed at the county jail Wednesday on the charge and released on bond.
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Recorder’s Court
Inferior Criminal Court
J. H. Langham
Andrew Mitchell
Edington
William Ware
Joe Ramey
Charles Banks
Mathew Williams
Chamberlain
France Johnson
Lewellyn Hunter
Albert Holly
Willie Puckett
A. Rosner
8. L. Calloway
Mandamus hearing date set for governor in expense case
In Montgomery Alabama the mandamus to decide if Governor Henderson may use discretion to approve or reject expense accounts by the attorney general's department was postponed to September 22. Judge Leon McCord granted the delay due to the absence of William H. Samford. Attorneys for Henderson filed pleadings. the attorney general will answer before court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Martin
Attorney-General
Leon McCord
William H. Samford
Attorney General’s Department
Parker to Mount Stump in East for Moosemen
John M. Parker Progressive vice presidential nominee may tour the East before the election. He will speak to keep the Progressive party active and will not back Republican or Democratic nominees. Tentative plans start in October in New York with possible stops in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He will address labor questions highlighted by railroad labor disputes.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
John M. Parker
Parker
Progressive Party
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rep Oscar L Gray Returns Home After Seven Week Hospital Stay
Washington September 6 Congressman Oscar L Gray was discharged from Providence Hospital after a seven week stay following gallstone removal. The operation was reported a complete success and Gray then visited his Capitol Hill office to check mail and plan daily attendance until he can travel home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oscar L. Gray
Providence Hospital
Conan Gray
Congress Hall
Capitol
President Signs Eight Hour Law Twice to Preserve Validity
President Wilson signed the eight hour bill for railroad employes a second time to ensure its legality after concerns the law might be challenged as taking effect only if signed on a Sunday. The enrolled bill bears two dates September 5 and September 6 as it becomes a public record at the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
State Department
Formal Sessions of Border Envoys Open in New London
Six members of the American Mexican joint commission met in Groton for their first formal session led by Luis Cabrera. The talks aimed to arrange upcoming conference details with possible participation by James Lynn Rodgers. The group avoided procedural talk during transit and prepared a program to cover topics including the Mexican demand for General Pershing's withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Press
New Londo Conn
Joint Commission
Groton
Luis Cabrera
Franklin K. Lane
American Commission
James Lynn Rodgers
State Department
Mexico City
New York
La Follette Nomination Upsets Wisconsin Senate Race
In Milwaukee Sep 6 incomplete returns from Wisconsin primary show Senator Robert M. La Follette leading conservative Republican M G Jefferis by a few thousand votes while Governor Emanuel L Philipp far outpolls his rivals. Democrat William Wolfe seeks Senate unopposed, Burt Williams faces no opposition for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Robert M. la Follette
Emanuel L. Philipp
Wisconsin
la Follette
M. G. Jefferis
Philipp
William Wolfe
Burt Williams
Diplomatic Mail Pouch Used as Grocery Basket
Paris reports the diplomatic mail pouch aids Germany relief efforts with groceries. Diplomats in Berlin obtain food from nearby countries and even England and America. A rich foreign attaché uses London for groceries while the ambassador and consul general receive supplies via Stockholm twice weekly. War conditions have halted diplomatic washing to London.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Paris-Midi
Berlin
England
America
London
Stockholm
Captain M Iver of Coast to Command Barkentine
Captain J A McIver master of the Three Marys, arrived from Genoa and will leave for San Francisco to take charge of the barkentine Salem newly purchased by J M Scott and Brothers. McIver previously commanded the Bruce Hawkins when she was lost in the Gulf of Mexico.
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J. A. Meclver
Genoa
Italy
San Francisco
Cal
Salem
J. M. Scott and Brothers
McIver
Bruce Hawkins
Gulf of Mexico
Storm Moves Inland From Coast into North Carolina
Weather bureau reports the center of the South Atlantic storm has moved inland to North Carolina and will head northward. Moderate gales touched the North Carolina coast with rains in eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Virginia
Move Interned German Ships From Norfolk to Philadelphia
The navy announced space is needed at Norfolk for new workshops so the German auxiliary cruisers Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm will be towed to the Philadelphia navy yard with about a thousand sailors aboard. A US warship convoy will escort the vessels, and the state department will notify belligerents of the transfer.
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Washington
Norfolk Navy Yard
Navy Department
Prinz Leutel Friedrich
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Philadelphia Navy Yard
United States
Philadelphia
State Department
Rumania Holds Solid Frontier East of Danube
An excerpt notes Rumania maintains a solid frontier east of the Danube with Islacx and Calafat on the river banks. It reports an aerial attack on Constanta where three hydroaero planes dropped bombs injuring civilians including children.
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Rumania
Danube
Islacx
Calafat
Constanta
Kustendje
Russians Capture Fortified Position Near Gorodenka
Russian troops seized a Teutonic fortification in the lower Gorodenka region toward Halicz Galicia and pushed Austro German forces northwest. Official tally reports 4 500 prisoners to date including about 2 000 Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Lower Gorodenka
Halicz
Galicia
French Repel Attacks South of Somme In Midweek Clash
Paris dispatch reports French lines gained south of the Somme were attacked several times by German forces last night. Deniecourt and Berny areas faced assaults repelled by French fire. In Verdun the Germans shelled Fleury. French quick firing prevented infantry advances.
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Somme
Associated Press
Paris
Deniecourt
Berny
Verdun
Fleury
Artillery Fire Around Lake Doirma Reported
Paris reports on the Macedonian front near Lake Doirma where violent artillery actions are ongoing in the Serbian sector. The war office says no infantry engagement occurred yesterday.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lake Doirma
War Office
Bulgars and Rumanians to Exchange Diplomats
Berlin reports a mutual plan to exchange diplomatic representatives of Bulgaria and Romania. Bulgarian diplomats in Romania were detained after war declaration, with exchanges to occur via a Russian ship to a Black Sea port for Romanian envoys in Bulgaria and allied nationals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Rumania
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Black Sea
England urged to boost crop production through education
At a British Association meeting in London on September 6 Sir Sidney Oliver, permanent secretary of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, said the government plans to establish agricultural and engineering institutions to spread expert advice and expand cultivation. He noted collaboration of engineering and agriculture for better guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
British Association
Sidney Oliver
Board of Agriculture and Fisheries
Ir Sidney
Cotton Gains in Northern Belt and Alabama Conditions
The weekly crop bulletin shows cotton improving in the northern belt while central and southern districts enjoy favorable picking weather. Weevil damage and shedding affect southern fruits. Texas and Tennessee lag, with Georgia and the Carolinas also late. Corn matures toward frost safety as harvests, thrashing, and haying proceed across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
National Weather and
Hardeman County
Tenn
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi Valley
White Potatoes Suffer Weather Damage Across Regions
Potatoes suffered worse weather than expected with greater damage disclosed by digging. New England and parts of the central Appalachians show average yields while many central and northern districts report very poor crops. Fall plowing and seeding are underway in the Rockies yet soil dryness slows progress in Missouri Ohio valleys Virginia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Central
Appalachian
Rocky Mountain States
Missouri
Ohio Valley
Virginia
New York
Pure Food Lunches at Nicholas Pure Food Store
The Nicholas Pure Food Store has installed a new fountain and tables for Coffee, Salads and Sandwiches. Mr Beer, the German chef, prepares a variety of deli foods for noon lunches. A strictly pure food lunch at moderate cost will be their specialty.
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Nicholas Pure Food Store
Mr. Beer
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