Murdered widow valuts jewels in East 79th Street heist
Owney Talas, a Russian Finn and Nichols household hall boy, confessed to participating in the murder robbery of Mrs Elizabeth Nichols the wealthy widow found strangled in her East 79th Street home. Police chase suspects and search pawnshops across New York as detectives probe the crime.
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Elizabeth Nichols
New York
Owney Talas
Lord
Nicholass
Ownie Talla
Nichols
Talls
Talas
Leona Tiovonen
Nicholas
Ernest Vital
James Edwin Nichols
Austin, Nichols & Co
New York City
Carters
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Henderson Iron Works Wins Large Galveston Salvage Contract
The Henderson Iron Works of Mobile won the bid to salvage six steamers ashore at Galveston after the August storm. Frank Henderson, company president, oversaw the opening of bids, the firm priced at 272000 dollars, beating the next offer by 72 dollars. Vessels listed include El Sud American Morawitz Austrian Eaton Halil Harleston Ribston Wallace. Salvage will take several months to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Iron Iron Works of
Mobile
Galveston
City
Frank Henderson
el Sud
Southern Pacific Line
Morawitz
Eaton Halil
Tallapoosa Arrives at Mobile Docks After Gulf Rescue Work
The Coast Guard cutter Tallapoosa arrived at Mobile at sunset after detouring from Baltimore to aid in hurricane relief. It conducted searches, destroyed two derelicts, aided a steamer ashore near Ajax reef, and sought the missing Marowijne fruit steamer before heading to its new home port. First Lieutenant J H Crozier commands. crew rosters listed. The public may visit starting 10 am. The Winona was transferred to its new owner W M Evans after dismantling.
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Majestic Coast Guard
Gulf
Baltimore
Mobile
Municipal Docks
St. Louis Street
Ajax Reef
Marowijne
United Fiuit Company
Tallapoosa
J. H. Crozier
H.B. West
Engineers
C. G. Porcher
H. Dench
L. V. Kielhorn
F. E. Langan
H. L. Brownie
G. Kelly
Boatswain
Henry Miller
Ernest Smith
H. L. Bodden
Edward Durum
W. Pugh
E. Diedel
J.F. Mulson
Y. G. Powers
O. Deans
L. Shea
W. Scipper
C. Holderred
H. Miller
W. L. Thomas
A. M. Mattson
H.E. Anderson
W. Hermansen
M. Rasmussen
A. Brix
L. Doulen
H. E. Famberen
A. Banquard
E. B. Gardner
R. Graap
B. M. Dunkin
A. McCarthy
F. Bernstein
A. Meriska
JL. C. Allen
Bb. Gillies
N. Eldridge
A. Barcker
F. Lenavark
J. F. Zinkright
H.thomas
B. Bryans
B. Faester
C. Taylor
J. A. Barr
F. Harbor
A. Jones
F. Sto
Allen
Phoma Donald
P. Vaerranam
Coast Guard
Winona
W. M. Evans
Gulf ‘City Boiler’ Works
Lansing silent on Arabic affidavits from London
Secretary Lansing received affidavits on the sinking of the Arabic taken by American embassy officials in London but declined comment until he had read them. Berlin dispatches report a German submarine commander torpedoed the Arabic amid fears of attack. Official word confirms the death of Wolff from Newark in the Hesperian sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Lansing
State Department
Berlin
Wolff
Newark
N. J
Instructions to Gerard on Hesperian sinking inquiry
Berlin dispatch reports the state department instructed Ambassador Gerard to ask if the German government has information about the sinking of the Hesperian. The inquiry was received at the embassy via London on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
Berlin
London
State Department
Liquor Shipment Bill Passes House In Alabama
The Alabama House approved a bill by Rep Bart B Chamberlain to allow shipment of state held liquor to states where sales are legal. Liquors must be shipped within twenty days and under the direct supervision of sheriffs or police chiefs. The measure aims to aid Mobile residents with stock no longer prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bart B. Chamberlain
Mobile
Alabama
Grayson
T. T. Palmer
Mobile County
Senate
Hartwell
Milner
Frank L. Allen
Citronelle
Duroc Jersey Hog Sale Marks Mobile County Epoch
Four hundred Duroc hogs were sold at Creola near Mobile marking a landmark in Mobile County agriculture. The sale, at Wright & Sly’s hog ranch, features $50,000 invested cash and signals a new community spirit away from old city farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creola
Mobile County
Creloa
Mobile
Wright & Sly
Duce Exchange
Diplomatic tensions rise over Austro Hungarian actions
Secretary Lansing cancels passports for James Archibald the American correspondent linked to Dr Constantin Dumba. Archibald registered at Rotterdam as the U S considers whether he violated laws as a messenger for a belligerent. Dumba defends his actions citing publicity of enforcement against war munition makers. President Wilson and Lansing await further London evidence as officials probe possible further steps.
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Washington
Lansing
James
F. J. Archibsld
Constantin Dumba
Archibald
Rotterdam
van Dyke
United States
Department of Justice
Dumba
Falmouth
Wilson
Lenox
Mass
London
Southern Girl Golfer Reaches Semi-Finals
CHICAGO. Sept 9 Miss Alexa Stirling from Atlanta advanced to the semi finals of the women s national championship by defeating Marjorie Edwards of Chicago. Stirling will face Mrs C H Vanderbeck of Philadelphia who beat Mrs E L Beifield of Chicago 3 and 1. The other semi final pairs Mrs Emily Gavin of England and Miss Ernestine Pearce of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alexa Stirling
Atlanta
Marjorie Edwards
Stirling
C. H. Vanderbeck
Philadelphia
E. L. Beifield
Emily Gavin
England
Ernestine Pearce
Nonpartisan Nashville primary for city offices held today
Nashville, Tenn. conducts a nonpartisan primary to nominate candidates for finance and fire and sprinkling commissioners. A large field of candidates competes with a runoff set for September 23. The vote draws interest amid an ongoing city hall scandal probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
City Hall
Weather Outlook for Mobile Tonight
Generally fair conditions expected in Mobile with no change in temperature tonight. No precipitation is forecast as skies remain mostly clear and tranquil.
On to Odessa German move looms in war discussion
London dispatch analyzes Germany's next potential push as Hindenburg masses troops in Poland. Odessa seen as pivotal for supply lines, Turkish links, and Dardanelles fate, with Romania neutrality and rail access foreshadowing a warned advance. Also Riley Day proclaimed in Indiana to honor poet James Whitcomb Riley.
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Dardanelles
Odessa
Russia
Constantinople
Germany
Black Sea
Austria
Roumania
Poland
Belgium
Prussia
Europe
Russian Empire
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel M. Ralston
Riley
James Whitcomb Riley
Ralston
Indiana
Russians Halt German Advance Near Lviv Front
London reports that Russians claim a severer defeat of German forces near Tarnopol 70 miles east of Lemberg on Tuesday. They estimate 8,000 prisoners taken, say German center advances slowly, and note Von Hindenburg cannot force the Dvina. Grand Duke Nicholas travels to the Caucasus as Franco British actions at the Dardanelles continue.
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London
Odessa
Poland
von Hindenburg
Russia
Nicholas
Petrograd
Dardanellea
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Black Sea
Balkan States
von Hindent
Dvina
Caucasus
Dardanelles
Grand Duke Nicholas Leads Staff Toward Caucasus
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd says Grand Duke Nicholas and his headquarters staff left for the Caucasus last evening. Emperor Nicholas went to the railroad station to bid farewell to the new viceroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Duke Nicholas Ouaves
Caucasus
London
Russian Captures Reported Near Sereth River Front
German wire received Austrian war office statement says twenty Russian officers 4400 men and seven machine guns were taken when Austro-Hungarian forces seized Russian positions north of Szupaika near the mouth of the Sereth river. Details continue on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sereth
London
Austrian War Office
Berlin
Szupaika
Sereth River
Brer Possum Haunts Mobile Attic In Ghostly Tale
A possum wanders into the home of attorney D. B. Dobbs at 16 Brown Street in Mobile. Odd noises in the attic frighten the family, but Brer Possum grows bold, slipping through the library, evading capture, and even sharing a meal with a dog and a housekeeper before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Dobbs
Brown Street
Brer ‘Possum
House of Man
Seaboard
Brer 'Possum
Zeppelin Raid Kills Twenty in London
London reports show twenty people killed and eighty six injured in last night's Zeppelin raid. casualties include twelve men two women and six children killed while civilians suffered severe injuries and many women and children hurt. authorities warned of ongoing air threat and urged public to take air raids seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall-Mall
England
Zeppelins Raid London Reported as Reached Heart
The Daily News notes a Zeppelin raid over London with two staff cablegrams saying the office and staff are safe. The dispatches indicate the raid was effective near the heart of London, with Trafalgar Square and nearby landmarks referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longo
Aden
Tengiana
London
Daily News
Daily
Boss of Brazil Murdered in Rio Triggers Outcry
The assassination of Senator Pinheiro Machado in Rio de Janeiro shocks Brazil. A Spaniard confessed to the murder saying he acted alone and blamed the politician for misfortune affecting his family. Machado, long called Brazil’s political boss, led the senate and the conservatives.
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Rio Janeiro
Pinheiro Machado
Brazil
Machados
Senate
Fonseca
Machado
Sommer
Imports Decreased Several Millions in 1915 Trade
An analysis by the Commerce Department shows U S imports in 1915 fell to 1 674 200 000, down 219 700 000 from the prior year. Manufacturing goods led the decline while foodstuffs rose 43 200 000. Cane sugar valued at 174 000 000 and coffee at 106 700 000 were notable exports in the import mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
United States
Lost and Found Items in City Notices
Lost black crocheted handbag on Davis Avenue containing two bunches of keys. Found small motorboat badly wrecked at Bon Secour near Pensacola Fort Morgan area named Matta. Lost watch and fob at Newel's pasture lane. Lost silver card case at St Marys Church or Dauphin Way. Lost fox terrier named Black and white with stomach tumor. One dollar reward offered.
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Davis Avenue
Government Knop
Bon Secour
Matta
Ward
Callaway
Pensacola
Fort Morga
Newel’s Pasture Lane
Elgin
J. B. Elmira Street
St. Mary's” Church
Dauphin Way
South Reed Avenue
Retuern Express Co
Anal Park
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Polige
Henderson Iron Works
Port of
Konigsbei
Warsaw
Austria- Hungary
Bulgaria
Bubarest
House
Count Perra
Milan
Teutons
Vienna
Continueg
Rio
Republic
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