Morgan Severs Ties With New Haven Road Firm
J P Morgan will run the house on conservative lines under Jack Morgan. He will drop ventures for tarnished or unpopular propositions and promote civil service in the firm. The change aims at safer, steadier profits, even if lower volume, with trusted staff rising to partners.
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International News Service
Hicago
J. P. Morgan
New Haven Road
House of Morgan
Jack” Morgan
New Haven
Morgan
Witness International
Mercantile Marine
American Malting Company
North American
J. P. Morgan & Co
Bryan Objects to Criticisms in Chautauqua Remarks
Philadelphia area report states W J Bryan denies being a vaudevillian or a peanut secretary of state and says newspapers misrepresent his diplo macy. He notes he is a well managed figure and questions color of truth in county papers. He cites humorous Chester lecture and suggests reporters would take pay for false framing.
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Chester
Quick trial in Illinois for assailant on 10 year old
Charles Banks of Jonesboro Arkansas pleaded guilty to assaulting Theresa Axins aged ten. He received an indeterminate sentence of one to twenty years and was placed behind bars at Pontiac Illinois State Reformatory within twenty four hours of the crime.
Wall Street Signals Bright Future with Tariff Reform
A New York financial analysis notes rising industrial stocks and higher bonds as signs of improving conditions. It argues Wall Street recovery may precede broader revival while warning of possible continued slow commercial activity into spring.
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International News Service
New York
Financial World
Despond
Wall Street
United States Senate
One Ship Policy Threatens Navy Power and Jobs
Washington dispatch reports Franklin Roosevelt warns the one ships policy would reduce fighting strength by six first class ships by 1916 and discharge thousands of navy yard workers. He notes ten battleships retire over four years, with six vessels lost, plus shifts of large contracts to government ships to cut costs.
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United States
Roosevelt
Navy
Navy Yards
Congress
Bille
Food supply funds pledged for citizens from Mexico
Secretary Bryan told Democratic leader Underwood that 100 million dollars, in addition to prior outlays, will cover urgent needs and arrangements to transport American citizens from Mexico. Underwood said he could not determine the exact amount needed but pressed for more clarity on the total required.
Mobile Panama Canal Celebration Proclaimed by Mayor Schwarz
The city of Mobile proclaims a Panama Canal Celebration with public sale tickets for a Working Model exhibit on September 19 to 21 and Panama Buttons. Children's Days are set for September 15 to 18 to involve Mobile's youth in the preparations and promote civic pride in this engineering milestone.
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Mobile
Panama Canal
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Canal Zone
Canal
Alabama
Miss Lathrop's Party Accused Of Stamping Alabama
President Wilson recalled Miss Julia Lathrop head of the children's bureau and four Commerce Department employees for alleged pernicious political activity aiding Hobson in Alabama. Protests by Clayton supporters prompted action while Lathrop's Alabama trip was described as educational with no political motive.
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Washington
Wilson
Julia Lathrop
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Department of Commerce
Alabama
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Clayton
O'Neal
Johnston
Miss Lathrop
Impeachment Proceedings Against Judge A L Hasty
Attorney General Brickell under Governor O Neals directive begins impeachment in Alabama Supreme Court against Judge A L Hasty probate judge of Marengo county and ex officio county judge. Justice Mayfield sets October 28 for trial and orders summons before the tribunal.
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Montgomery
Ala
Robert C. Brickell
O'Neal
Supreme Court of Alabama
A. L. Hasty
Marengo County
James J. Mayfield
Supreme Court
Hasty
Desperate Battle in Sonora Ends in Federal Victory
Three hundred federals and two hundred rebels were killed near Maytorena as General Pedro Ojeda's column pushed toward Hermosillo. The Mexican government termed the engagement a federal victory.
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Mexxico City
Maytorena
Sonora
Pedro Ojeda
Hermosillo
Weather Outlook For Alabama Mississippi Regions
Alabama locals report rain on Sunday with cooler air in the north. Monday brings more rain in parts of Alabama. Mississippi sees rain Sunday and cooler conditions in the southeast with unsettled and warmer weather in the south for Monday.
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Alabama
North Portion
Mississippi
Hartwell interview sparks Mobile support for Comer in Birmingham
The Birmingham Age Herald interview with Harry T. Hartwell prompted sharp Mobile criticism as locals disputed his assertion that Mobile County would overwhelmingly back Comer for governor. Hartwell cited rail discrimination against the port and hinted prohibition would not be a campaign issue while noting Comer's tempered stance on liquor. Hartwell also said Mobile’s anti prohibition sentiment remains strong and that Mobile County would follow the paper’s lead to back Comer. Hartwell then left Birmingham for French Lick Springs.
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Birmingham Age Herald
Harry T. Hartwell
Mobile
Hartwell
Birmingham
Age-Herald
Mobile County
Alabama
Bri. B. Comer
Board of Education of
Comer
Frederick I. Thompson
Mobile Register
Thompson
Montgomery
Waterloo
Walter D. Seed
French Lick Springs
Harding alias Oliver to face Mississippi charge after habeas ruling
After a five day habeas corpus hearing in Albany Georgia Judge Clayton Jones ordered L C Harding alias A D Oliver handed to Mississippi authorities. The bank wrecker, once jailed in Mississippi for bigamy, claimed a twin brother identity but authorities matched his Berillion measurements and body marks. He was transported under guard within minutes to Aberdeen Mississippi.
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Artoplanes
New York
Climax
United States
Mississippi
Oliver
Ohio
Troopers Capture Smuggling Band Near Wind Mill Ranch
United States troops near Carozzo Springs Mexico capture a band of fourteen Mexican ammunition smugglers after a fierce firefight that left one Mexican dead and two wounded. The American leader and his men surrendered with white flags, and the detainees await orders from Colonel Sibley. Deputy Sheriff M Ortiz was killed in the earlier confrontation.
Death Valleys Flood Destroys Town and Homes
A cloudburst and electrical storm hit Goldfield on Sept 13, drowning two women and causing extensive damage. Torrents swept houses in two gulches, destroying telegraph lines, bridges, and power. Volunteers aid recovery as miners remain unharmed and rescuers are praised.
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First Street
Wall of Water Ravages Death Valley to Tonopah and Goldfield
A nine foot high wall of water washed from Death Valley through Goldfield and Tonopah causing widespread destruction. Life savers navigate flooded streets while residents cling to rooftops. Officials fear financial losses run into thousands as the cloudburst begins in Death Valley.
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International News Service
Tonopah
Death Valley
Goldfield
House Adjourns in Honor of Dead Representative Sullivan
Washington report notes the House adjourned in respect after the death of Representative Timothy Sullivan, nicknamed Big Tim. Representative Dittins of New York announced the tragedy, a funeral committee was named by Speaker Clark, Sullivan had not taken the oath or served in office.
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Washington
Timothy
Big Tim) Sullivan
Dittins
New York
Clark
Sullivan
Secret Caucus Attacks on Glass Owen Currency Plan
Washington Sept 13 The Glass Owen currency bill gains party support but faces minority attacks over secret caucus methods. General debate ends as amendments limited to phrasing, with a vote expected to pass the House next Saturday.
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Washington
House
Senate
House Banking and Currency Committee
Democratic House
Tombstone
Burman Sets World Record On Dirt Mile
Milwaukee. Bob Burman broke the world auto race record for a circular mile on the state fair course with 48 seconds. He previously held 48.84 seconds, and his local track mark stood at 4.62 seconds. Burman drove a Mercedes in three mile heats, winning both in the free-for-all aboard a Blitzen Benz with times of 8:08 and 3:18.
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Milwaukee
International News Service
Bob Burman
State Fair Course
Burman
Americans Stranded by Bad Roads Head for Tampico
One hundred Americans and eighteen foreigners traveling from Torreon to Monterey toward the United States are stuck by dangerous roads and unable to embark at Tampico. They press for a safer route as authorities seek a reopening of the Mexico City line.
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Torreon
Monterey
United Stasander
Len
Tampico
Brava
Mexico
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