Red Cross Flag Flies Aboard Buford for Mexico Refugees
The army transport Buford sails from San Francisco to evacuate Americans from the danger zone on the West coast of Mexico. Charles Jenkins, a state department special representative, will command the ship which flies the Red Cross flag to ease relief work. The plan includes a possible second trip to bring more Americans, with Manzanillo the first stop on September 15. Jenkins has prior refugee-relocation experience, and President Wilson has urged Americans to leave Mexico, with transport provided home.
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San Francisco
Buford
Mexico
Wll
Charles Jenkins
State Department
Red Cross
Galveston
New York
Wilson
Mexican envoy de Zamacona sails for Key West
Manuel de Zama cona former Mexican ambassador to the United States arrived in Havana from Vera Cruz and boarded a steamer for Key West. He denied reports he was bound for Washington as Huerta’s special representative saying he goes to the capital on private business.
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Associated Press
Havana
Manuel de Zamacona
United States
Vera Cruz
Key West
Senor de Zamacona
Washington
Huerta
O Shaughnessy Denial Sparks Washington Speculation
In Mexico City O Shaughnessy denied any assurances that Huerta would not be a candidate, prompting debate over U S and state department alignment. Diplomats see his denial as reacting to the Mexican capital’s stance and expect Mexico City to insist the constitution bars Huerta from a second term. American officials plan new talks with Senor Zamacona within days.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sept
O’shaughnessy
Mexico City
Huerta
O'Shaughnessy
State Department
Senor Zamacona
United States
Dressmakers Finish Gown In Twenty Minute Tube Ride
Six Paris dressmakers raced a wager by sewing a pink chiffon gown on a moving tube from Porte d Orleans to Porte d Clignancourt. Each woman handled a section, from sleeves to bodice and hooks, finishing the latest style dress as the train halted.
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Associated Press
Paris
Porte d'Orleans
Porte d’Clignancourt
d’Clignancourt
Passenger Agents Open Annual Convention in St Paul
The annual convention of the American Association of Railway Passenger Agents opened in St Paul Minnesota with Fritot of Jacksonville as president presiding. Delegates will depart tomorrow on a special train for Yellowstone Park.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul, Minn
American Association of Railway Passenger Agents
Z Fritot
Jacksonville
Fla
Yellowsigne Park
Americans Warned After Dominican Revolt At Puerto Plata
A Dominican revolt at Puerto Plata leads to gunboat protection for Americans. Vice Consul Esteva reports dangers to lives and property as rebels hold the town and the government pushes to retake it. The Des Moines heads to the area while the weak Dominican Navy guards forts amid political clashes over provincial control.
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Washington
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Jose M. Esteva
State Department
Hector Valesque
Republic
Puerta Plate
Puerta Plata
Long
Des Moines
Bordas
Cespeeds
San Diego
Musicians Head to Birmingham to Settle Theatre Dispute
J Weber international president of the musicians arrives in Birmingham to mediate a contract dispute with local theatre managers. Theatres have operated a week without orchestras as unions seek limits on musicians and ball park employments. A counter proposal is under consideration.
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Musicians’ Federation
Birmingham
Associated Press
Ala
American Federation of Musicians
J. Weber
New York
Weber
Fatal error of aged huntsman in Alabama incident
Darius Reed, 30, a Lamar county farmer, was critically wounded by Amos Pennington 65, who mistook him for a bear while Reed hunted squirrels near Sulligent. Reed had shot a squirrel and climbed a tree to retrieve it when Pennington fired with a double barrel shotgun. Reed likely will not survive.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Darius Reed
Lamar County
Amos Pennington
Reed
Pennington
Tennessee Legislature Opens After Fifteen Years
Nashville Tenn Sept 8 Ten nessee's first extra session in fifteen years convened this afternoon with many bills on the call. Prohibition enforcement faces bitter factional fighting as fusionists push measures. Governor Hooper signals opposition to an anti pass bill and a Sunday election bill.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Hooper - É
Jerome Arrives to Face Gambling Charge in Coaticook
William Travers Jerome arrives in Coaticook from Montreal to answer a gambling charge filed last week. Samuel Jacobs, K C., of Montreal, represents New York state. A hearing is scheduled for 4 p.m. with expectation the charge may be dismissed on a technicality that the act occurred near rather than inside the railroad station.
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Associated Press
Coaticook
Que
William Travers Jerome
Montreal
Samuel Jacobs
K. C
New York State
Jerome
Harry Thaw
Thaw Case May Drag Along For Two Years
Ottawa officials foresee a possible two year delay before a final decision in the Thaw case. Courts may send the case from Dominion courts to the privy council in England, delaying deportation as Thaw remains on Canadian soil. The path from courts to the privy council is lengthy.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Embroidered clue aids New York river murder case
Detectives pursue identity of a young woman found in two pieces along the Hudson river. An embroidered letter A on the pillow slip near the body guides investigators while head and limbs remain missing. A rambling unsigned note to the Hoboken morgue mentions an East Side doctor and the missing "Ella."
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Associated Press
New York
Hudson River
Hoboken
Ella
East Side
Blind Tot Will Ride With Papa In Ohio Mail Route
The 3 year old daughter of Rural Mail Carrier Sherry at Mandale Ohio may ride on her father s route despite a post office rule. Miss Jessie Wilson, president s daughter, interceded with Postmaster General Burleson who issued a special permit waiving the rule.
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Sherry
Mandale
Jessie Wilson
Burleson
Little Jessie Columbia
Cleveland
Miss Wilson
Miss Sherry
A .Arrier
Rothschild Heir Ill in Chicago Delays Washington Trip
Erich von Goldschmidt Rothschild, 19, heir to Rothschild wealth, traveling incognito, postpones departure for Washington due to a severe cold and slight fever while touring the East. He assures observers his illness is minor and will pass. the young heir left Germany seeking to study poverty in cities worldwide.
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Chicago
Erich von Goldschmidt Rothschild
Baron Wilhelm von Rothschild
Rothchild House
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
Washington
Est
Europe
Hot Springs Seeks Special Session for Commission Government
Gov. Hayes heads to Hot Springs to hear citizens requests for a special legislative session to grant this city the commission form of government and authority to issue bonds. Mayor McClendon seeks tents for the homeless after Friday’s devastating fire as donations of money and supplies pour in. Rebuilding plans for major business concerns begin immediately.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Hayes
McClendon
Suspected Deaths in Texas Prison Cell Prompt Probe
Eight negro convicts died after being locked overnight in a small dark cell at a Texas prison farm. Governor, attorney general, prison commission and local police open investigation amid conflicting reports of a struggle. Three guards face hearings, assistant AG C. W. Sweeton arrives to lead probe.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Tex
Governor of
Texas
Attorney General's Department
Prison Commission
Blakely
C. W. Sweeton
Army and Navy Union Encampment Opens in Philadelphia
The Army and Navy Union begins its sixteenth annual encampment in Philadelphia with veterans from the Mexican and Civil Wars, Spanish American War, and service in China and island possessions. About 5,000 veterans are expected, and a Wednesday parade will include 10,000 uniformed men from the Philadelphia navy yard and the Pennsylvania National Guard.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
China
Army and Navy Union
Philadelphia Navy Yard
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Damage suits filed against Mobile Light and Railroad Co
Alabama Swift sues for 5000 dollars in the law and equity court claiming loss of a leg after being run over by a street car on Spring Hill avenue near Mobile street on June 30. Jake Roy also sues for 500 dollars for injuries and wagon damage from a collision with a street car on Royal street near St. Michael on April 11.
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Alabama Swift Monday
Law and Equity
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Spring Hill Avenue
Mobile Street
Jake Roy
Street Car Company
Royal Street
St. Michael
Two Die As Electric Train Strikes Car In Potomac
In Potomac Virginia a Great Falls and Old Dominion railway car struck a car carrying two Alexandria residents. William Peck a merchant and Ernest Zell died in the crash. The collision hurled the auto over an embankment more than 100 feet.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
Great Falls
Old Dominion Electric Railway
Potomac
William Peck
Ernest Zell
Weather Forecasts and Temperatures Reported
The weather overview notes thunder showers tonight or Tuesday with light to moderate east winds. Alabama to be fair tonight and Tuesday, Mississippi seeing local thundershowers. Temperature readings at Royal and Dauphin show afternoon highs around 80s to near 90, with morning readings in the 70s.
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Mobile
Mississippi
Prelate Testifies On West Virginia Miners Strike Beliefs
Bishop J Donohue testified before a Senate committee on causes of the West Virginia miners strike. He cited operator greed and high company store prices as key factors and urged ministers to instill religious discipline while noting miners’ demand for ownership of mines.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. Donohue
Wheeling
Senate
West Virginia
Kenyon
Griffith
Noogans Favor Johnny Dobbs To Lead Chattanooga Club
Rumors say Johnny Dobbs will become the Chattanooga manager, succeeding Norman Eiberfeld. A petition asks officials to hire the former Montgomery manager, who is flexible on terms and has strong local support. Dobbs, a Chantanoogan, previously led Chattanooga in 1909 in the Sally League and 1910 in the Southern League helping win the division title.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Sept
Johnny Dobbs
Norman
Kid) Eiberfeld
Montgomery
Dobbs
Atlanta
High School Girl Found Dead Near Salem Grove
The body of Ida Lee an 18 year old high school girl was found with a bullet hole in her head north of Salem Colorado. She had been missing since Saturday when she went mushroom hunting with Oscar Gray also 18 who is listed as missing.
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Associated Press
Salem, CO
Ida Lee
Here
Oscar Gray
Gray
South American Jungles Visited by Expedition
The University of Pennsylvania Amazon Exploration team reports reaching Caracari at the headwaters of the Rio Branco near the Guianas. Dr Fabare says from Caracari they will follow small boats to the Branco headwaters to meet the Arawak and S ais Indians, with friendly natives and no danger noted.
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Preas
Philadelphia
Amazon
University of Pennsylvania
Caracari
Rio Branco
Guianas
South America
William Fabare
Branco
Fabare
From Ducal Hall to Forecastle
Dartmouth College athletes M Arthur Myers of Chicago and George Reed of Boston returned from England aboard the Canadian after working as cattlemen to compete in English games. The Earl of Dartmouth hosted them for a weekend but they later lost all their money in London and pawned valuables to reach Liverpool. They sailed home as stokers in the Canadian’s engine room, aided by college girls in the first cabin.
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Boston
Ducal Halls
Dartmouth College
M. Arthur Myers
Chicago
George Reed
England
Dartmouth
Earl of Dartmouth
London
Liverpool
Suppression of Niroku Shimbun Over Assassination Talk
In Tokyo Sept 8 the independent Niroku Shimbun was banned after it printed anarchistic comments on the Nanking killings. It claimed Yuan Shi Kai spies faced punishment and that Director Abe of the Japanese foreign office was murdered as heavenly judgment, predicting further assassinations.
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Japan
Tokio
Nanking
Niroku Shimbun
Yuan Shi Kai
Abe
Foreign Office
La Follette Delivers Long Promised Speech On Inheritance Tax
In Washington the Senate battles the Underwood tariff bill with Sen. La Follette delivering his first general remarks. Norris urges a graduated inheritance tax starting at 1 percent, up to 75 percent on large bequests, criticizing wealth like the Astors for avoiding fair taxation. Vincent Astor’s $80 million fortune is cited as example.
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Associated Press
Washington
Underwood
House
Senate
Simmons
Finance Committee
Follette
Dillingham
Norris
Progressive
Clapp
Astors
Vincent Astor
Astor
Ae Sar
Vincent Tor
United States
Three Cornered Maine Election In Third District
Voters in Maine's Third District chose a successor to the late Republican Congressman Forrest Goodwin. The contest centers on support for Wilson's administration and the tariff bill. Democratic candidate William R. Pattangall campaigned with Secretary of State Bryan. Republican Joan A. Peters faces Progressive Edward M. Lawrence in Ellsworth and Lubec.
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Associated Press
Portland
Maine
Forrest Goodwin
Wilson
Joan A. Peters
Ellsworth
Edward M. Lawrence
Lubre
Labor Secretary Praises Unions In National Service Speech
Secretary of Labor Wilson urged that the new labor department could become a force of industrial diplomacy to spur employers and employees to settle disputes by council. He said labor organizations are essential today and have improved conditions, second only to church groups in aiding workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Labor
Department of
Indust
Wilson
Fifth Baptist Church
American Sonder Boats Fight For Cup In New York Yacht Races
Marblehead Mass September 1 The three German boats were eliminated and the Sonder yacht contest focused on American boats Bille Cima and Sprig in final races for the President Wilson and Gov Foss trophies. Ellen led but Cima and Sprig won the Wilson cup. Three wins sought.
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Associated Press
Marblehead
Mass
Sonder
Bille Cima
Sprig
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