Government restraining order targets Mobile river rafters and docks
A U S district court restraining order bars tug operators saw mill and timber firms and all raft handlers on Mobile navigable waters from careless raft handling. The sweep involves 25 to 30 parties including Hieronymus Brothers Docks Hunter Benn Blacksher Lumber and other mills. Judge Toulmin to set a future hearing date.
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United States District Court
Mobile
United States
Civeeome
Hieronymus Brothers Docks Company
Hunter, Benn & Co
Blacksher Lumber Company
Three Mile
Chicksabogue
Howard
Toulmin
Uruguayan harbor upgrade spurs U.S. contracting bid push
State Department aims to attract American firms to Montevideo harbor modernization after Uruguay allocates thirty million dollars over eight years for port improvements. Buenos Aires eyes expansion with a thirty foot channel as Montevideo vies for regional leadership in shipping capacity.
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Washington
State Department
Montevideo
Buenos Ayres
Buenos Ayrés
Su Ppmp
River Platte
Montevideo Harbor Improvement Works
Edwards May Not Recover From Express Robbery Injury
New Orleans reports state Howard L. Edwards, who robbed the New York Express of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, is charged before a U.S. commissioner with mail robbery. He lies in a hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull after Engineer Baer captured him. Police find opium in capsules on Edwards, supporting a belief he is a dope fiend. A fund for Baer’s aid is started by Mayor Behrman. Relatives from Meridian and Hattiesburg arrive or are expected to identify Edwards. police continue the search for accomplices, though no proof of others is found.
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New Orleans
Howard L. Edwards
New York Express
Louisville and Nashville
United States
Browne
Edwards
Engineer Brer
Reynolds
Engineer Baer
Martin Behrman
Luther Edwards
J. A. Edwards
Meridian
Miss
George B. Stockton
Hattiesburs
Hatties
Stockton
Roosevelt Defends Kingship Critique and Trust Policy in Montana
After an all night ride from Fargo Col Roosevelt arrived in Montana and rebutted charges he seeks to rule with an iron hand. He said the anti trust actions under Taft miss the point and cited Standard Oil to illustrate unscrambling eggs as a warning against overreaction. He urged practical control to prevent any scrambling while criticizing both old parties.
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Hataway
Mont
Fargo
N. D
Col. Roosevelt
Montana
Four Hundred
Progressive Party
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
American Eagle Defended in Panamanian Assembly
In Panama during a session on a works secretary explanation, Deputy Constano Arosenena attacked the motion decrying U S influence. He urged Panamanians to retain sovereignty while warning of the American eagle claws in the republic.
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Panama
Secretary of Works
Constano Arosenena
National Assembly
Arosemena
United States
Action American
Drowning Case Near Szabo Estate Leads to Fraud Inquiry
Orange County District Attorney Rogers heads to New York to consult with DA Whitman on the Greenwood Lake drowning of Mrs Rora Szabo, widow of Burton Gibson. The Austro Hungarian consulate alleges fraud on the Szabo will. Gibson faces surrogate court on Sept 7 to justify control of the estate. Two witnesses may be brought from New York to testify.
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New York
Rogers
Orange County
N. Y
Whitman
Greenwood Lake
Rora & Szabo
Burton W. Gibson
Gibson
Coirici Denrer Sraine
Szabo
Reward Offered for Murderer of Monroe Officer
A reward fund started by Maxor Forsythe aims to reach $1,000 for the capture of the murderer or murderers of Policeman V Roberts in Monroe Louisiana. Authorities previously believed cattle thieves may be involved and are now investigating other leads.
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Monroe
Maxor Forsythe
Roberts
Asta
Man Cremated in Presence of His Children
Paulina Iowa Sept 7 Rev H F Grete of the Lutheran church Germantown Iowa burned to death early today before his children and others while pinned beneath the wreck. the children were thrown clear Mr Pauling seriously injured cries of the children drew neighbors to the scene a lantern was lit gasoline from the oil tank spread to the wreck the man holding the lantern dropped it instantly the wreck was in flames
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Paulina
Iowa
H. F. Grete
Lutheran Church
Germantown
Pauling
Shipping shows big tonnage gain for past month
Harbormaster Thomas P. Norville reports a Mobile tonnage surge for the past month with vessels up 10 000 over last year. Deep water channel and growing business are cited as causes as foreign steamers, courtwise steamers, square rigs and schooners contributed to the total of 86 890 tons versus 75 477 last month.
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Mobile
Thomas P. Norville
Harry Pillens
Businness
Marbormaster
Norville
Ais
Grost
Aare
Altrock Head Coach Sued for Divorce in Cincinnati
Cincinnati court action against Nick Altrock, head coach of the Washington American League team, seeks an absolute divorce and alimony after alleging non support.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Nick" Altrock
Washington
Wife murderer linked to third death in Bailey case
Shreveport sheriff reports a new lead in the Charles Bailey killing case. A man named Richard Wilcox claims Bailey was accused of poisoning by Bailey's first wife who died eight years ago, and that Bailey's current wife, Mrs. Bailey, is now implicated.
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Shreveport
Byidendt
Charles Bailey
Metcalf
J. P. Flournoy
A. L. Watson
Myrtis
Charley
Wilcox
Mrs. Ballew
Two Lives Lost in Collision in Cincinnati
Two men were killed and another man fatally injured when Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No. 29 struck a work train at Sixth and State streets in Cincinnati. The dead are Joseph Purcell and George Hill, both of Cincinnati. Seriously injured include John J. Latner of Birmingham and Albert Williams of Louisville, with serious leg injuries.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore and Ohio
Sixth
Joseph Purcell
George Hill
John J. Latmer
Birmingham
Ala
Albert Williams
Louisaville
Progressives Align with Regular Republicans in Maine Race
In Maine on September 7 the governor fight pits Democrat Frederick W. Stares against Republican William T. Gett. Both parties’ leaders back the Republican ticket though progressives lack an independent line. Voters await the outcome after Vermont ballots.
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Portland
Maine
Campaig
Frederick W. Stareted
William T
Tig Aimeort
Vermont
Champ Clark Backers Rally for Wilson in Governor Fight
Chicago reports Fred T. Dubois says Clark leaders will back Governor Wilson. He says he has asked Clark loyalists to state their stance in the current campaign and found none unloyal to the Wilson ticket.
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Chicago
Fred T. Dubois
Champ Clark
Clark
Wilson
Once Noted Stage Beauty Dies in Jail
The body of Carrie Meyers, once a stage beauty and original cast member of the Black Crook, was identified in Chicago as dying in Bridewell station after August 22 for inability to pay a $10 fine. Her death reportedly followed denial of a drug she had used for years. Born in Cincinnati, she became an orphan at seven and fled an orphanage at fifteen to join a theatrical company.
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Chicago
Carrie Meyers
Bridewell Station
Cincinnati
Roosevelt mocks Schiff as he hails party seesaw in Fargo speech
Colonel Roosevelt told the Progressive state convention that Jacob Schiff would back Wilson to “save” the Republican party from Progressives. He warned Schiff could beat the Progressives with Democrats, hoping both major parties stay evenly balanced while the old guard seeks control.
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Fargo
N. D
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Jacob Schhiff
New York
Wilson
Schiff
Prislege
Quarantine Set as 4000 Kansas Horses Die
In western Kansas more than 4000 horses have died from a mysterious disease. Fort Riley veterinarians establish quarantine against all outside horses. The post houses over 15,900 horses and mules, creating a serious shortage for farmers and delaying fall harvests and spring wheat preparation.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Fort Riley
Weather Forecast for September 6 1912
Forecast for Sunday includes Moebite and viclin ity with generally fair weather and continued warmth. Tonight and Sunday will have light variable winds. Alabama and Mississippi expect generally fair to night with variable winds. A weather map and meteorological table are on the last page.
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Moebite and
Viclin
Alabama
Mississippi
Oil to Become Future Fuel for Ocean Vessels
The Hamburg American steamship Christian, first to dock from a trans Atlantic voyage, proves oil can power ocean travel. Local reps say the Hamburg trip used twelve tons of oil every twenty four hours, with return via New York.
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New Urlyuanek
Sept. T
Christian
Hamburg
New York
General Berney to Succeed Austin as UCV Commander
General William E. Mickle of the United Confederate Veterans announced in the city the appointment of General Safford Berney as commander of the second brigade Alabama division UCV. Berney succeeds the late General H Austill who died here weeks ago.
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Berney
Austin
William E. Mickle
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
Safford Berney
Alabama
H. Austill
Walter Walsh Seeks Langans Place Tax Collector Job
Chief of Police Walter R. Walsh announces his candidacy for city tax collector, currently held by Da vid P. Lanan who may resign if elected city commissioner. Possible successor rumored as William J. Hanson former Magnolia Cemetery superintendent. Walsh says tax collector post is preferable to police chief.
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W.r. Walsh
David PD. Lanan
William J. Hanson
Magnolia Cemetery
Steiv
Net Walsh
Potter
Opposition to Texas and Pacific terminals withdrawn in New Orleans
In New Orleans on September 7 the opposition by property owners including religious groups to the Texas and Pacific Railroad terminals was withdrawn. The city council committee favorably reported the ordinance to permit the improvements. The assessment appeared at 2 600 000, and the Texas and Pacific will proceed with terminal expenditures.
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NHDW
Orleans
Texas and Pacifica Railroad
Council
Texas and c
Officers Dropped From Army Rolls by Taft
President Taft approves court martial sentences dismissing Captain Ross Reese of Georgia Philippine Scouts for brutal treatment of enlisted men and other offenses plus fifteen years hard labor that failed to gain approval. Captain Jacques de la Fitte of the Twelfth Infantry is dismissed for irregular financial transactions.
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Washington
Taft
Ross Reese
Georgia
Philippine Scouts
Jacques de la Fitte
Twelfth Infantry
Mexican Governor Orders Troop Relief for Nacozari
Governor Maytorena of Sonora has ordered a relief column to Nacozari after Walter Douglas of the Acozari Mining Company warned of danger to Americans there. The interior minister released Maytorena’s reply stating troops would march from Campas and join forces from other points to aid the besieged garrison.
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Mexico City
Mex
Mayotorena
Sonora
Nacozari
Banda
Walter Douglas
Acozari
Maytorena
Necozari
Douglas
Campas
Nacozeri
Wttle
Desperate Efforts to Rescue Three Men in Mine Shaft
In Biwabik Minnesota three men trapped in the Ruddy mine shaft faced a precarious wait. A drill reduced the gap to about five feet before a large rock block halted progress. Crews planned blasting to resume rescue as hope persisted for the miners.
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Biwabik
Minn
Body of Drowned Man Claimed by Relatives
Albany officials report a drowned man identified as John M. Auringer of Detroit who disappeared recently. The Erie Canal body, found May 11 1911, was claimed by his daughter and another relative after a letter claimed he was alive. The case involves a possible impersonation or mistaken identity.
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Albany
N. Y
Eugene H. Peter
John M. Auringer
Detroit
Mich
Erie Canal
Ma Ty
Auringer
AEE
Council of Red Men Meet in Charleston
The national council of the Improved Order of Red Men and the convention of the Daughters of accounts will open in Charleston on Monday with a welcome address from the Governor. Business sessions are set for Isle of Palms. Grand officers and fraternal leaders from South Carolina receive invitations from Great Chief George B. Griggs.
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Charleston
National Council of the
Imder of
Red Men
South Carolina
Isle of Palms
Knights of Pythias
Independ Order of Oddsted
George B. Griggs
Mobile and Gulf Tropical Exposition incorp filed
The Mobile and Gulf Tropical Exposition Inc is formed in probate court with 4000 shares, 1000 held by the Chamber of Commerce and Business League, which will transfer 52 voting shares to its standing committee. Directors authorized a $1000 subscription to aid a $3000 Alabama county agricultural exhibit grant. An officers election is planned with A G Quinn as president and J A Joullian as manager secretary, aiming for a November 1 kickoff aligned with a State Law Congress gathering in Mobile.
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Mobile and Gulf Tropical Exposition, Inc
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Chamber of Commerce
Uf Teena
State Law Congress
Mobile
Death by own action shocks Leland community
In Leland Illinois on September 6 Edith Morton aged 35 daughter of a wealthy farmer near here died by her own hand. The coroner's jury ruled that heat had driven her insane.
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Leland
Ill
Edith Morton
Rainfall reports from Mobile district show light and scattered showers
Four stations in the Mobile district logged rainfall in the four hours ending at 8 a m. The precipitation was light and isolated, offering little benefit. Okolona recorded the highest amount with a cool, uneven distribution across districts. Scattered showers affected the Savensh area while others had only light rain.
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Mobile
Okolona
Weil
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Walter Walsh
Langan
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Michigan
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