Storm on Gulf Coast Prompts Warnings and Preparations
The Mobile Weather Bureau warns of a Gulf storm likely to inland late tonight or Saturday. Barometers fall across the coast, ships move to safer anchors, lower floors clear goods, and captains brace for a hurricane level disturbance south of Mobile.
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United States Weather Bureau
Mobile
Coden
Grant’ S Pass
The
Weather Bureau
Winona
Alert
Martha Hennon
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Pensacola
Washington
Western Bureau
Alan
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Johansen
Livingstone
la Ceiba
Honduras
Gulf
Francis Resigns as Pension Examiner in Alabama
W R Francis of Decatur has notified Governor O'Neal of his resignation from Moor county pension examiner. The Democratic elector nominee’s eligibility was questioned due to holding state office, prompting resignation though he is deemed qualified to be an elector.
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Montgomery
Ale
W. R. Francis
Decatur
O'Neal
Moor County
Francis
Winds Rise At Pensacola Harbor Sailors Seek Shelter
Winds averaging 35 mph fill Pensacola today with forecasts of increasing gusts from south to northwest by afternoon and night. Several sailing craft moved out from the gulf seeking a safe harbor.
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Pensacola
Fla
Gulf
Camp Emmet O Neal Named for Alabama Official
The Alabama National Guard artillery battalion camp below Monroe Park was named Camp Emmet O Neal in honor of the state’s chief executive. Major L S Dorrance issued the order, adjutant H A Moon countersigned. Battery totals show 55 men at Battery B and 72 at Battery D with a full drill and hike conducted under Captain Gallop and Sergeant Clark.
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Alabama National Guard
Monroe Park
Emmet O'Neal
L.S. Dorrance
H. A. Moon
Gallop
United States Army
Sergeant Clark
Regular Army
Moon
Bedlam Breaks Loose in Duluth Street Car Strike
In Duluth Minnesota on September 13 violence flared as a strikebreaker's motorman rammed a car into an ice wagon with strike sympathizers. A mob formed, glass shattered, and street cars were wrecked with passengers injured as the crowd surged through the scene.
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Duluth
Quuluth
Minn
Teapot Tempest Over Wilson Syracuse Visit Sparks Dinner Row
Democrats arranging the Syracuse visit say Governor Wilson left Sea Girt to meet state and county committeemen but could not stay for a dinner planned by Francis Kernan. Secretary Tumulty expresses regret and cites national committee plans as reason to leave early. Dix denies seeking support. Murphy shows no outward reaction.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic State Committee
Francis Kernan
Dix
J.P. Tumulty
Wilson
Kernan
Ernor Wilson
National Committee
New York
John A. Mason
State Committee
McAdoo
Expenditure Probe Looms Over Taft 1908 Campaign
The senate expenditures committee is prepared to investigate Taft 1908 campaign funds linked to ambassadorship bids if Rep. A Mitchell Palmer formally requests. Palmer plans to probe Dr. David Jayne’s resignation as ambassador to Germany. Records show large contributions from ministers and ambassadors including Lerz Anderson and Whitelaw Reid.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Taft
A. Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
David Jayne
Germany
Clapp
Senate Committee
Republican National Committee
Lerz Anderson
Belgium
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
Robert Bacon
France
Richard Kerens
Austria- Hungary
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio State
Jonah Day Passes Without Incident in Mobile
The day of September 13 in Mobile sees no mishaps as the storm situation remains mild up to 2 PM. A police report notes no crimes and the medical school fund drive continues to collect a substantial amount despite the ominous date.
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Lusky
Mobile
Medical School Fund
Ahaerver Semee Ee
Medical School of Alabama Canvass Aims 26000 Goal
Canvassers for the University of Alabama School of Medicine seek 26000 with nine teams starting. Reports show Team Monk 700, Pillans 423, and O Connell 432 as early tallies. General Chairman Mahorner urges brisk work to meet the Friday or Saturday deadline.
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School of Medicine
University of Alabama
Welock
J. C. O'Connell
Willtem
Ti. Monk, Jr
Palmer Pilians
Neat
Monk
Pillans
Mahorner
Continuance in Gibson murder hearing in Middletown
Barton W. Gibson's murder case hearing for the Rova Menschik Szabo death at Greenwood Lake was postponed to Sept 24 upon the district attorney's request. Gibson, representing himself, said he may hire counsel and clarified remarks about Mrs. Szabo and the Viennese Mrs. Szabo.
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Middletown
N. Y
Barton W. Gibson
Rova Menschik Szabo
Greenwood Lake
Rogers
Gibson
Mrs. Szabo
Vienna
Ritter
Szabo
Szaby
New York
Sophomore Hazing Tragedy Reported at State University
Raleigh NC September 13 A coroner s jury investigates after William Rand a freshman at the state university was killed during a hazing incident. He was perched on a barrel surrounded by sophomores when he fell and gashed his neck on a broken pitcher dying soon after.
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Raleigh
N. C
William Rand
the State University
Rand
Weather forecast for Mobile and Alabama coast 1912
Forecasts till 7 p m Saturday. For Mobile and vicinity rain and possibly Saturday. Brisk high winds shifting from north to south. For Alabama and nearby regions hail and rain likely Saturday. Brisk high winds shifting. Official weather map and meteorological table on last page.
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Mobile
Alabama
Buhen
Rebels Rise in Coahuila Under Vasquez Gomez Faction
Consular reports say newly formed rebel bands allied with Emilio Vasquez Gomez move from Laguna district toward Porfirio Diaz opposite Eagle Pass. Led by Garza Galan family figures, they cross Las Vicas and Murquiyz, recruiting as they advance and expected to reach Ciudad Porfirio Diaz's garrison.
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Mexico City
Mex
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Coahuila
Cluded Porfirio
Ciudad Porfirio
Rebels Retreat After Shots Fired Into U S Territory
El Paso dispatch reports rebels from Agua Prieta fired on federal outposts then withdrew southward early today. No battle occurred, and a strong US army warning against firing into American soil is credited with the retreat. Citizens fear possible reprisals against towns housing Americans in the south.
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EL Paso
Texas
Agua Prieta
United States Army
Souoern
Thirteenth Cavalry Deploys for Mexican Border Duty
The Thirteenth United States Cavalry along with two pack trains and four detachment from the hospital corps began marching from Fort Riley Kansas toward the Mexican border. Col A P Hatfield leads about 850 men in four squadrons, with Fort Bliss Texas as the destination under General Steever. Departure started at noon with subsequent squadrons following in short intervals. The War Department orders grant forty three hours to reach the border post from departure.
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Steever
Filibustering Expedition Seen as Frameup of Secret Service
In Douglas Arizona on September 13 a supposed filibustering expedition into Mexico is described as the flight of three Americans who believed they would be arrested for neutrality law violations. They say secret service men framed them by telling them they would face arrest if they stayed. The men claim the incident is part of a broader filibustering invasion plan into Mexico.
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Secret Service
Douglas
Ariz
Mexico
Effort to Save Devine Seeks Federal Action
Senator O Gorman asked the state department to date reeds for John Devine son of Peter Devine a New York contractor captured with the Mexican rebels and sentenced to be shot Acting Secretary Wilson pressed Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City for a prompt report Reports said Devine had been condemned to death by a federal court martial causing anxiety at the Mexican embassy An official said any field order for execution would be countermanded by the Mexican government.
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Washington
O'Gorman
State Department
Reeds
John Devine
Peter Devine
New York
Wilson
Mexico City
Devine
Sidney Jones Bonds Out in Death Row Murder Case
Sidney Jones father of Walter Jones held on death sentence for Sloan Rowan murder was released on a bond of 10,900 dollars. Sidney Jones and J H Felder are accused of complicity. Felder has not posted bond.
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Montgomery
Ala
Sidney Jones
Walter Jones
Sloan Rowan
Benton
J. H. Felder
Felder
Train wreck near Wilmot injures passengers and fatally injures engineer
A southbound passenger train on the St. Louis Freon Mountain and Southern Railway derailed at Wilmot Arkansas early today. Engine and tender left the tracks and Engineer Moulton was likely fatally injured while passengers Mrs. R. F. Young and T. Kallie sustained injuries.
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Little Rock
Ark
St. Louis
Freon Mountain and Southern Railway
Wilmot
Moulton
R. F. Young
Bastrop
T. Kallie
Newns
Thirteen Is Gov Wilsons Lucky Number
Seagirt District notes Governor Woodrow Wilson on Friday the thirteenth riding seat 13 and recounts his thirteen speeches plus his plans for Sioux City Iowa. He clarifies a letter to a western New York Democrat about New York state politics and the Dixons reelection situation.
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Seagirt
Woodrow Wilson
Warlor
Sea Girl
New York
Prineton
Sioux City
Iowa
Souvernor Wilson
Publc
Dixond
Wilson
New York State
Becker Trial Delayed to October 7 in Hot Springs
New York NY Becker murder case faces postponement as Justice Bischoff upholds order allowing defense and prosecution to question witnesses in Hot Springs Arkansas. District Attorney Whitman plans to travel to the site, keeping trial set to resume on October 7.
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Whitman Ara
Hot Springs
Switchman Hurt in L and N Fall at Government Street Yards
S Hawkins a switchman for the L. and N. railroad fell from a locomotive in the Government street yards late yesterday afternoon and sustained painful bruises about the body. Roche and Burke ambulance transported him to his home at 459 South Scott Street.
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S. Hawkins
Government Street
Fernoon
Roche & Burke
South
Scott Street
Troops May Intervene at Agua Prieta Amid Border Tensions
At Army General Staff headquarters in Washington a note cites advices that rebels may ignore warnings and urges troops to act if bullets cross the border or lives are at risk near Agua Prieta and Douglas. General Wood and Brigadier General Steever discuss cross border expeditions into Mexican towns including Mexicali Naco and Douglas.
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Washington
Sept
Agua Prieta
Ilas
Aris
America Douglas
Madero
Wood
Steever
Mexicala
Naco
Douglas
Hunters Arrested in State Game Law Case
Warrants issued for Cliff Hatcher William Lampe and others on charges of violating state protective game laws. Bonds posted for appearance in inferior court. Allegations say Mobile hunters killed hundreds of young ducks triggering an investigation led by Deputy Gillis.
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Cliff
Vontoee Hatcher
William Lampe
Fendents
Mobile
Gillis
Connors, Hatt and
Lampe
Body of Japan's Emperor in state at Aoyama
At Aoyama Tokyo on September 13 the body of the late ruler of Japan lay in state as officials led a procession from Tokyo to the hall. Offerings including rice and trees were placed beside the coffin amid Shinto rites. Emperor Yoshihito paid respects in the ceremony as court ritual closed the service.
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Aoyama
Japan
Tokio
Yoshihito
Ang
Monoyal
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Tumulty
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Thirteenth Cavalry
Gov. Wilson
Princeton
Becker
Supreme Court
Bischoff
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Union
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