Marriage Not Intend ed Real Says Petition
Indianapolis court records reveal Mrs. Cornelia Alen Forrest petitions to annul her marriage to J Dorsey Forrest claiming the union was formed to avert public scrutiny and never intended as a real marriage. She and Forrest allegedly agreed not to live as husband and wife and sought to restore prior status. Forrest, a leading figure in the city, is described as prominent.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Cornelia Alen Forrest
J. Dorsey Forrest
Citizens’ Gas Company
Forrest
Akron
Ohio
Defendant
Coal on De Silva Intended for Warship Report
A 2964 ton cargo of coal aboard the Domingos J. de Silva was said to be bound for the British cruiser Suffolk in the South Atlantic. Reports claim the ship could legally stop at sea to sell to any foreign owner, with clearance papers issued at 2:30 pm after delay. The coal is destined for Buenos Aires for sale amid high demand and prices, with customs listing A. L. Staples as the exporter.
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Domingos J. de Silva
Suffolk
South Atlantic
Buenos Ayres
Customs House
A. L. Staples
No dividend declared on the foreign branch
Associated Press reports that International Harvester directors decided not to declare a dividend on the foreign branch common stock due to European conditions. The domestic International Harvester Company of New Jersey will still pay a quarterly dividend of 1 1/4 percent on common stock on October 15 to shareholders of record September 20.
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Associated Press
New York
International Harvester Corporation
International Harvester Company of
New Jersey
Insurance Commissioners Discuss Compensation Laws Meeting
By Associated Press in Asheville North Carolina the forty fifth annual convention of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners featured discussion of workmen s compensation law results in various states. Election of officers and next meeting location planned for tomorrow with invitations from Cincinnati Columbus Denver Los Angeles Chicago.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Cincinnati
Columbus
Los Angeles
Chicago
Denver
Cotton Exchange Special Spot Quote Under Review
New Orleans September 17. At a board meeting the cotton exchange spot quotation committee was instructed to determine if it could quote spot cotton prices given the current market situation.
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New Orleans
The
Cotton Exchange
American Express Declares Quarterly Dividend Change
The American Express Company announced a 1 percent quarterly dividend, down by one half of one percent from the last quarter. The cut marks a reduction in the company’s payout plan as of today.
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Associated Press
New York
American Express Company
Grand Rapids Plans Bond to Build City Playgrounds
Grand Rapids Mich proposes a $200000 bond issue to establish many playgrounds. The plan states no child will be more than half a mile from a playground. The article also notes six states Indiana Massachusetts New York New Jersey Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have state systems of industrial education and contribute state funds.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Indiana
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Washington awaits Turkey reply to note of abrogation
The United States awaits a Turkish reply to its protest over the abrogation of capitulations by the Porte. Ambassador Morgenthau abroad has been instructed to state that the U S does not accept Turkey's plan to end foreigners extraterritorial rights. President Wilson will not send battleships yet and is reviewing the treaty abrogation questions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Morgenthau
Constantiple
Bryan
Turkey
No Reason for Worry at Veracruz in Diplomatic Row
Sir Lionel Carden, former British minister to Mexico, on route to England amid questions about an interview criticizing President Wilson over Veracruz evacuation. Carranza threatened his deportation, but U S intercession allowed his departure. The episode sparks official scrutiny in Washington and London.
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Lionel Carden
Mexico
England
New York
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Geneval Carranza
United States
Lionel
Carranza
Cecil Spring- Rice
Bryan
Washington
Huerta
Sir Lionel
Messages from Mexico and U S praise Vera Cruz withdrawal
Congratulatory messages pour in from General Carranza via American Consul Silliman and from Mexicans in the United States. Officials say Sir Lionel Cardens remarks reflect personal views, not government policy, as Army transports head to Vera Cruz to bring troops home.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
White House
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Silliman
Lionel Carden
Lionel
Kansan
Kilpatrick
Coton
Panama Canal Zone
Texas City
Tex
Funston Recommends Slower Vera Cruz Withdrawal Date
Vera Cruz dispatch says Brigadier General Funston urged the U S Army not to withdraw before October 10 hinging on Washington decision. The aim is to allow Mexican refugees to depart, as thousands seek safety within American lines including priests nuns and former Huerta officials. Steamship offices report many Mexicans seeking sailings though limited vessels hinder evacuation.
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Vera Cruz
War Department
Washington
Funston
Huerta
United States
W. W. Canada
Allies Press In On German Left In France
War dispatches describe a grinding battle along the Aisne with German trenches on Laon and Rheims heights as French and British forces gain if not yet decisive. Reports mention strategic redeployments, Russian and Italian rumors, and worsening conditions for German supplies amid heavy rain.
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Paris
von Kluck
von Buelow
Aisne
the Marne
War Office
Namur
William
France
Benedict XV
Wilson
Hoovlede
Poperinghe
Belgium
Italy urged to seize Trent and Trieste now with arms
Giornale d Italia cites Birgenia Wiedomosty stating Russia views Italy must take Trent and Trieste by force or not at all. It argues triple entente victory unlikely to reward neutrality and urges Italian armed intervention to aid Russia against Austria and Germany.
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Rome
Paris
Giornale d'Italia
Petrograd
Birgenia Wiedomosty
Italy
Trent
Trieste
Russia
Austria
Germany
McCormick Nominated by Washington Party for Governor
Vance C. McCormick of Harrisburg was nominated by the Washington party state committee for governor after William Draper Lewis, the Progressive nominee, withdrew and urged McCormick’s selection. The nomination follows the Democratic ticket in Harrisburg, Pa.
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Harrisburg
Vance C. McCormick
Washington Party State Committee
William Draper Lewis
McCormick
State Banks and Trust Companies Not Favored in Plan of Extension
Secretary McAdoo and the Federal Reserve Board told the house banking committee that they favor increasing circulating notes issuable on commercial paper to 75 percent but oppose extending the privilege to state banks and trust companies. The proposals appear in a senate-passed bill now before the house committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Board
House Banking Committee
Senate
House Committee
Dogs help Belgian battery break siege with bayonet dash
Belgian Patriote recounts a mitrailleuse battery surrounded when ammo ran out. Dogs, trained as light draft animals, joined the fight, drawing the gunners through and covering their retreat. A soldier carried a wounded dog as it licked his hand in calm loyalty.
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London
Patriote
Belgium
Fighter Charged With Razor Assault Arrest Made
Charles Russell was charged with an assault with a razor on Will Walker. He was arrested Thursday afternoon by Deputy Sheriffs Kinnamon and Mulaney and jailed. Walker suffered a cut across the breast from the weapon.
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Charles Russell
Will Walker
Kinnamon
Mulaney
Walker
Plan to Control the Cotton Crop Fully Approved
Washington reports a congressional committee will propose to cap 1915 cotton production at 50 percent of 1914. One plan taxes ten cents per pound on excess production over 50 percent with 1914 output as base. A second plan taxes two dollars per acre on excess 1915 cotton acreage over 1914.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congressional Conference
German Empress Visits Wounded at Berlin Hospital
Empress Augusta Victoria visited the hospital named for her and spoke with wounded officers and men. Prince Joachim, recovering at Bellevue Castle, will take weeks to regain full health. Hindenburg received honorary university degrees for his role in repulsing the Russian invaders of East Prussia. Prince Frederick Carl of Hesse was severely wounded by a bullet.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Amsterdam
Empress Augusta Victoria
Prince Joachim
Bellevue Castle
University of Konigsberg
Hindenburg
East Prussia
Frederick Carl of Hesse
Funeral of Jules G. Girillot in Whistler
The former New Orleans man Jules G. Girillot died by self harm in Whistler on Wednesday. His funeral was held Thursday afternoon with interment in Whistler cemetery. Ill health that offered no improvement caused the act. He leaves seven children all living in and near New Orleans.
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Jules G. Girillot
New Orleans
Whistler
Bride of twelve days jailed after failed suicide attempt
New Orleans reports Recorder Ben Sykes imposes the maximum penalty of 25 dollars or thirty days in prison on 18 year old Fellman H Lovett for a suicide attempt at Canal street ferry. Police quarantine in First precinct station. Lovett denies intent and cites recent marriage to Maher of Algiers.
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New Orleans
Ben Sykes
Fellman H. Lovett
Canal Street
Recorder Sykes
First Precinct
Mrs. Lovett
Sykes
Criminal Courts Headquarters
Lovett
Maher
Algiers
Henry Spitzfaden
Alix Street
Mrs. Loy~ett
Louisiana
St. Louis
Second Street
Steamship Ryndam Seized by British Warship
The steamship Ryndam sailed from New York on September 8 bound for Rotterdam when a British warship seized her and brought the vessel into Cork harbor today.
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Ryndam
Associated Press
Queenstown
London
New York
Rotterdam
Cork Harbor
Material witness in murder case arrested in Alabama
Reuben Miller, wanted in Brewton Excalmia county Alabama on an attachment from the circuit court, was arrested Thursday by Sheriff T T Palmer and released on bond. Miller is sought as a defense witness in the Fred Montgomery murder case at Brewton involving Albert Pitts.
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Reuben Miller
Brewton
Excambia County
Ala
Elreruit Court
T. T. Palmer
Miller
Fred Montgomery
Albert Pitts
Venires drawn for November U S Court
Richard Jones, special commissioner, filed a report on the sale of the launch Swarthheim to meet debts. The report was laid over until Saturday. The October term grand and petty juries for the U S district court were drawn Thursday.
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Richard Jones
District Court
Swarthem
United States District Court
Opened muffler leads to recorder court call
A. Pitchard a white automobile driver living at 254 St Michael street was arrested by Officer Noah Harris Thursday for violating the traffic ordinance that mufflers shall not be opened. His case will be called in the recorder's court Saturday morning.
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A. Pitchard
St. Michael Street
Noah Harris
Embezzlement Charge Against Whistler Man
Charles Cook a Black butcher of Whistler surrendered at police headquarters to answer a warrant for embezzlement. Saltie Hunter swore the charge after Cook allegedly found a pocketbook belonging to a woman and kept $1.50 and its contents.
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Charles Cook
Whistler
Saltie Hunter
Cook
Man Charged After Arrest for License Violation
Robert Huffman, a pressing club operator at Hamilton and Davia avenues, was arrested Thursday by Officer Walter Burch. He faces charges of conducting business without a license and of being a dangerous and suspicious character.
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Robert Huffman
Hamilton and
Davia Avenue
Walter Burch
James Kennedy Arrested for Speeding in City Police Docket
James Kennedy a white chauffeur of 157 St. Joseph street was arrested Thursday by Motorcycle Officer Noali Harris and docketed at the police station for speeding. He will be arraigned in the recorder's court Saturday morning.
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James Kennedy
St. Joseph Street
Noali Harris
Recorder’s Court
Marriage Licenses Issued in Mobile County
The Mobile County probate court issued marriage licenses on Thursday for White F Moody and Jennie Fletcher, George Busch and Mabel Moore, Julius Richardson and Annice Gascoigne. Colored couples Sylvester Richerson and Helen Harris, Enoch Ray and Corinne Watson.
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Probate Court
Mobile County
Walter F. Moody
Jennie Fletcher
George Busch
Mabel Moore
Julius Richardson
Annice Gascoigne
Sylvester Richerson
Helen Harris
Enoch Ray
Corinne Watson
Disappearance Rocks Clanton Jewelers Family Mystery
Dr J W Higgins, famed Clanton jeweler and optics expert, vanishes with a local employee, leaving no clues about his whereabouts. A car found at Mountain Creek carries a note to his wife in Clanton, heightening questions about the linked departure.
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Clanton
J. W. Higgins
Dr. Higgins
Higgins
Mountain Creek
Russian push nears Przemysl amid Galicia retreat
A Petrograd dispatch reported Grodek held by Russians eighteen miles west of Lemberg with a natural defensive chain of lakes. Mosciska lies forty miles west on the Przemyśl Lemberg line. The Second Austrian army is said to have retired to Przemyśl as Russians close in within nineteen miles. Great Russian enthusiasm and mobilization followed.
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London
Przemysl
Cracow
San
Berlin
Warsaw
Petrograd
Grodek
Lemberg
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Budapest
Petrorad
Reuter’s
Galicia
Aix
Mosciska
Przemsayl
Przemsyl
Russia
Russians Numerically Superior Says Vienna
Vienna dispatches report from Galicia that Russian divisions include 16 battalions of infantry with cavalry and artillery and ample ammunition. Austrian soldiers claim Russians suffer 10 killed for 20 replacements, praising Russian artillery while criticizing infantry. A lull in fighting is anticipated as Vienna journals note exhaustion on both sides.
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Vienna
Paris
Galicia
War dispatch notes heavy Serbian losses and Austrian resistance
A Nish telegraph reports Serbian losses small compared to Austrian, with fresh troops replacing casualties. Provisions and health are good among Serbs amid fierce guerrilla fighting on the Bosnian frontier. Austrians defend rail lines and the Drina with block houses as allies move toward Sarajevo. Extensive Austrian casualties and Austrian withdrawals are noted alongside crowded Vienna hospitals and large numbers of wounded arriving daily.
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Vienna
Prater
Imperial Park
Rome
Paris
Nish
Sarajevo
Drina
Eight German Corps Going Back West
A Petrograd Times dispatch reports Germany is withdrawing eight army corps from the east front and returning first line troops from East Prussia to the western front. Observers question why so large a force was sent east and suggest Berlin aimed to calm panicked East Prussia by moving troops westward.
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London
Petrograd
The
Times
East Prussia
Germany
Russia
Galicia
Rennenkampf
Berlin
Headlong Flight Among Germans Reported by Telegraph
Dispatch to the Daily Telegraph notes Russian victories trigger German retreat across Czestochowa Klobuko Sieradz and Russian Poland. Evacuations rise as transports of munitions and stores move daily from Czestochowa to Kreuzburg Silesia. Patrols expand their area and Zdunska Wola Kalisz residents evacuate as towns brace fortification while refugees head to Germany.
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London
Petrograd
Daily Telegraph
Czenstochowa
Klobuko
Sieradz
Russian Poland
Kreuzburg
Silesia
Zdunska
Kalisz
Germany
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Girillot
Venires
U. S. Court
Just
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