Alabama postmasters seek allowance as one cent postage looms
The Alabama branch of the National League of Postmasters plans a petition to Congress for increased compensation to offset expected revenue losses from one cent postage. President James Arey urged all fourth class postmasters to join, citing added costs for fixtures rent and utilities. The convention toured the new post office building after adjournment.
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Alabama
National League of Postmasters
Congress
James Arey
Allee
Maryland
Carney
The
Bur- Jégon
National
Cleveland
Ohio
Alabama Travelers’ Association
J. Blocker Thornton
Former head of Amateur Athletic Body dies at 55
Dr. George K. , president of the Amateur Athletic Association, died in Chicago from heart disease after undergoing an appendicitis operation weeks earlier. He was 55.
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Amateur Athletic Body
Associated Press
Chicago
George K
Amature Athletic Association
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court This Week
The probate court issued licenses Wednesday to Colored Cleveland Reddick and Charlotte Williams. Tuesday afternoon licenses were issued to white couples Hugh Mullen and Anna Nelson Harrison G King and Mary Lee Hobson Smt and Stella McClure.
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Probate
Cleveland Reddick
Charlotte Williams
Hugh Mullen
Anna Nelson
Harrison G. King
Mary Lee
Hobson Smt
Stella McClure
Black and Tan Wing Files Louisiana Elector Papers
Nomination papers for presidential electors were filed with the Louisiana secretary of state by the so called black and tan wing of the Republican party. The filing was by petition of 1000 registered Republican voters. Regular Republicans pursue mandamus to place their electors on November ballot. A ruling on the legality of the black and tan action is due September 15.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Bailey
Pythians District Convention Deliberations and Members
The Pythians of this district meet in convention to elect officers, choose the next meeting site, and plan a social musical program. Delegates from Rescue 24, Mobile 67, Percival 102, Whistler 127, Red Cross 132, Cecil 169, Stockton 220, Plateau 247, Magnolia Springs 254, and Fairhope 268 attend. Officers named include Albert D. Bloch, Thomas B. Allman, Conner Sims, and Ernest J. Grove with a full committee for the musical event and reception.
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Rescue
Mobile
Percivale
Whistler
Red Cross
Cecil
Stockton
Plateau
Magnolia Springs
Fairhope
Albert D. Bloch
Thomas B. Allmar
Conner Sims
Ernest J. Grove
Cassidy Ee Ohn Beare
J. PD
Blochyonene
Clancy Baker Téenet Bolo
Max Lavelle
Mise Pearle Schwarz
Thomas Halliwell Benediction
Albert BD. Bloch
W. Culver
G. M. Bridges
Henry Simon
J. H. Pankey
M. Kilborn
Comer Sims
Thomas B. Allman
J. H. McCabe
L. Smith
J. P. Reddington
J. L Hamilton
W. le Cathet
Jee Smith
George A. Thomas
B. GB. Cox
D. W. McGaughey
C. M. Kilborn
J. W. Rodrigues
L. D. Brown
A. . Moses
J. D. Bloch Percival
Charley Spies
G. R. Bridge
I H. Pringle
J. H. Tomlinson
J. C. Byrnes
Bay Minette
Charles Hall
W. H. W. Hardin
W. B. Thomas
D. V. Russell
J. H. Dyers
Funston Seeks Court Martial for Guard Misconduct
Major General Funston forwards a request to return Captain James H. Walrath and Fred W. Laas to Washington for court martial. The First and Second Illinois regiments quartermasters face charges of government property loss involving horses and mules valued around $1,600. Details on the fate of the animals are unclear.
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San Antonio
James H. Walrath
Fred W. Laas
Illinois
War Department
Washmeron
Funston Jony
St Lawrence Bridge Co Takes Blame for Tragedy
The St Lawrence Bridge Company notified the Canadian government it accepts full responsibility for the Quebec bridge span collapse and will replace the span and complete the bridge as soon as possible. With steel scarce, construction is expected to take about two years and a new span will be built rather than raised.
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Ottawa
Ont
Pet
St. Lawrence
Quebec Bridge
Large Mexican arrivals prompt U S immigration estimate
San Antonio report shows over 100000 Mexican laborers entered U S through Texas ports in the year ending June 30. Officials estimate around 225000 may enter in the current fiscal year due to upheaval and revolutions in Mexico.
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SfBy Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
United States
Federal Service
Mexico
Court House Destroyed by Fire in DeKalb County Georgia
Decatur Ga Sept 19 The DeKalb county court house was destroyed by fire that started shortly after 5 am and burned for hours Only a small part of the records was saved Firemen reported smelling kerosene on arrival and could not determine the original structure.
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Decatur
de Kalb
Bliss With Peace Agents To Impart Advice On Border
New London Conn Sept 13 With the arrival of Major General Bliss from Washington American members of the joint international commission prepared to resume planning a policing system for the Mexican boundary They paused to seek military advice on points and outlined economic and political Mexico conditions Luis Cabrera head of the Mexican commission noted Carranza’s progress from January 1915 when Carranza controlled only a fringe of gulf coast states and a few western ports Villa and Zapata still held the rest He said Carranza now faces scattered outlaw bands and expects to reestablish order soon
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New London
Conn
Bligs
Washington
Joint International Commission
Bliss
Mexico
Luis Cabréra
Carranza
Gulf Coast
Villa
Zapata
American Ambassador at Austro Italian Front Visit
Udine Italy Sept 13 Thomas Nelson Page American ambassador arrived for a visit to the Austro Italian front. He is accompanied by Captain Elvin R Her Commander Charles Russell Train naval attache. They will be guests of the supreme command of the Italian army for about a week.
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Associated Press
Udine
Italy
Thomas Nelson
Page
Elvin R
Charles Russell Train
Havana bankers buy 20 million dollar Cuban road
New York dispatch reports the sale of the nuegos Palmira Cruzes Railroad to Upmann & Co. Havana bankers in a 20 million dollar project. Hugh J. Reilly, contractor, announced the deal but would not disclose price. Of 300 miles, about 90 have been completed after three years of work.
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New York
Villa Hemmed in by U.S. Troops and Men of Chief Carranza
Villa is trapped as General Huerta Vargas lines the Central Railway with troops. General Cavazos from the American expeditionary force closes the circle with around Tamaulipas and Trevino reporting Villa cannot easily escape. Forces guard San Buenta Ventura and Carmen to block the bandits exit.
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Villa
U.S
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Mex
Huerta Vargas
Cavazos
Naminyipa
Trevino
San Buenta Ventura
Carmen
San’ Buenta Ventura
Central Railway
Chihuahua
Railroad Bandit Confesses Guilty in Martinsburg Case
Charles Jefferson Harrison of San Antonio admitted guilt in a Baltimore and Ohio train robbery near Central Station West Virginia on October 8 1915. He faced twelve years in the Atlanta penitentiary after pleading not guilty yesterday before Judge Dayton. Eugene Dies and H Grady Webb were named in connection with the case as other participants.
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Associated Press
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charles Jefferson Harrison
San Antonio
United States
Dayton
Atlanta
Harrison
Baltimore & Ohio
Central Station
Eugene Dies
H. Grady Webb
Mitchell versus O'Brien Opens Milwaukee Boxing Card
Milwaukee hosts the season opener with a ten round no decision bout between Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee and Shamus O'Brien of New York at 135 pounds. Both fighters weigh in this afternoon for the match tonight.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Richie Mitchell
Shamus O’brien
New York
Louisiana Sees Sanders Likely Nominee for Sixth District
Unofficial returns from a statewide primary show former Governor Jared Y. Sanders ahead of Amos L. Ponder by about 1,000 votes to likely replace Lewis Morgan in Louisiana’s Sixth District. In the Seventh District Lazaro leads a three man field, with a possible second primary due to slow counts and missing boxes. The Third District race pairs ars Pega White Martin Progressive and Wade Co. Martin Democrat in November.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Jared Y. Sanders
Lewis Morgan
Sanders
Amos L. Ponder
Lazaro
T. A. Edwards
A. M. Barbe
Ars Pega White. Martin
Wade Co. Martin
Tourist Welcome Club contracts for booklet distribution
The Tourist Welcome Club awarded printing for a handsome booklet titled Romances of Mobile to be used as advertising across the North East and West. The project aims to publish timely winter tourist information with many copies for general distribution. George B. Rogers and Albert D. Bloch were elected active members.
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Tourist Welcome Club
Messrs
George B. Rogers
Albert D. Bloch
Wisconsin primary results remain in doubt with Poindexter leading
In Seattle Wash on September 13 1900 the Republican race for senator and governor remained unsettled. Mile Poindexter led the senatorial contest while former Governor Henry McBride led in the governor race, with outcomes still uncertain today.
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Seattle
Wash
Miles Poindexter
Henry McBride
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