Cavalry Pursue Villa Through Mountain Trails After Hidalgo Attack
Two government cavalry alums under General Ramos and Colonel Marrero chased Villa and about 1,500 followers across jagged Santa Clara canyon after the Hidalgo day assault on Chihuahua City. Government forces totaled around 7,000 as ruins and casualties mounted, with heavy street fighting and artillery from Santa Rosa securing the retreat. The hunt sought leaders including Jose Inez Salazar, the perpetual revolutionist, who had been held on treason charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Government
Matias Ramos
Jose Marrero
Villa
Chihuahua City
Santa Clara Canyon
Francisco Gonzales
Juarez
Rio Charisear
Trevino
Santa Rosa
Jose Inez Salazar
The
Retreat near the Nombre de Dios hills turns into rout
Dispatches say rebels retreated toward the city outskirts and came under government artillery fire from the Nombre de Dios twin hills. The rout followed with speculation of Carranza troops joining Villa denied by Juarez officials. General Treviño's arm wound described as slight by attending physicians.
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Nombre de Dios
Carranza
Villa
Juarez Commandada
Trevino
Villa fighters reportedly overrun Chihuahua and escape to Juarez
Reporters recount that Mexican residents fled Chihuahua City amid fighting. They claimed to reach Juarez by train after leaving the city as Villa was believed to control the area. The account reflects confusion over Villa’s movements during the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Villa
Marriage Licenses Issued By Probate Court
The probate court issued marriage licenses Monday. Colored couples Clarence Smith and Daisy J. Anderson Nevil Austin and Lillie Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Clarence Smith
Daisy J. Anderson
Nevil Austin
Lillie Bailey
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Back Pain Relief Ad
Historic advert promises daily use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to end backache with ongoing relief. Claims origin in Haarlem Netherlands since 1696 and government charter, urging purchase in sealed packages with money back guarantee and brand protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Notable visitors and government spending rumors in Mobile
Mobile social column notes residents and visitors including George H. Hervey of Pensacola at the Cawthon hotel. Reports claim federal repair spending of 420000 on Pensacola navy yard and the Pensacola aeronautical station becoming a major national facility. Other locals and visitors stay at Battle House and Cawthon.
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George H. Hervey
San—_Carlos
Pensacola
Fla
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
Navy Yard
United States
F. Lewis
Leona Nelson
Lola Lewis
Lois Ericsson
Pascagoula
C. M. Fairley
Sarah Fairley
Gussie Reilly
Moss Point
Battle House
Phony Racing Outfit Crashes as Chicago Syndicate Exposed
Police reveal an international betting scheme run from a Chicago office of Doc Edward Donahue. Letters to Helen Evers and cipher codes show a race fixing network with United Turf Exchange stationery and offices worldwide.
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Edward Donahue
United Turf Exchange
New York
Notoriety and Betting Link Hover Over Louisville Scandal Letter
A letter in Donahue's South Side apartment room from the Horseman's Association of Louisville signed by J. C. Saulsberry expresses regret over A. T. Karger's recent notoriety tied to racebook activities. The clipping alleges scheme involving a young plunger in pool rooms luring victims.
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Vfake
Donahue
South Side
Horseman's Association
Louisville
J. C. Saulsberry
A. T. Karger
Exclusive Turf Exchange rules and betting setup in Louisville
Justice officials describe the United Turf Exchange as an exclusive club with evening dress in rooms. The Horseman's Association is identified as a grain brokerage in Louisville. Code books show wagers with few limits, including a $50,000 bet via fifty boxes of colored matches. Track conditions include dry, oats, muddy corn, medium rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Mysterious Stranger Touted In Fake Clip On Heist
Local report claims a supposed Eastern plunger cleaned out 80 000 dollars from a Seattle pool hall while denying any prior losses. Federal officials identify Donahue as a possible suspect, with impersonation of agents cited in a separate fraud against a New York multi millionaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Department of Justice
Donahue
New York
Secret Service
Syndicate Targeted Wealthy Victims Across Cities
The group fed a Philadelphia woman a plot to lift $35,000 and took $10,000 from five Chicagoans two of whom were women. They kidnaped Mrs. Regina Clipper after taking $3,500. Officials say the ring has likely netted about $1 million since the year began. Eight members remain jailed awaiting hearings. the alleged leader expected to be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Agent and Mrs Clipper to Go to Chicago
An agent of the department of justice will depart for Chicago to testify against members of an alleged blackmailing syndicate. He will be accompanied by Mrs Regina Clipper on the trip dated September 18.
Four convictions from dry law gales today
Fred Kelly and Malachi Zitomer were arraigned for violating the prohibition law and pled guilty with $50 fines. Edward Ryder and Sandy Pageton were fined $50 and costs after trial. Jesse McAlpin was arraigned and released on bond. Deputies reported seized beer at Dearborn and Texas and liquor at Davis Avenue and Monday streets, with multiple loitering arrests among nearby Negro residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kelly
Malachi
Zitomer
Recorder’s Court
Edward Ryder
Sandy Pageton
Inferior Criminal Court
Jesse McAlpin
McAlpin
Dearborn
Texas
A. Baerman
Davis Avenue
Monday
County Board Opens Bids On Work Planned
County Board opens bids on road work requested by County Treasurer George E. Stone. General Road Superintendent A L McLean reported substantial progress, noting most roads opened except the Moffat road at Dog River Cedar Point road at East Fou l river and the Three Notch road between 24 and 25 mile posts.
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George E. Stone
A. L. McLean
Moffat Road
Dog River
Cedar Point
East Fewl River
Three Notch Road
Jail Interior To Be Painted White Under State Sanitary Laws
President Ward told commissioners State Prison Inspector W H Oates ordered the county jail interior paint to white per state sanitary code. The jail committee led by Commissioner Rube Whatley will handle the issue. John Craft of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals sought a $10 monthly gasoline allowance for Humane Officer L Ducourneau. The board agreed to pay $7.50 monthly if the city matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
W. H. Oates
Rube Whatley
John Craft
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children and
L. Ducourneau
Fire Damps Three Homes in Sunday Sparks
Small fire incidents Sunday caused slight damage at three locations. At 906 Washington avenue George W. Graham’s one story frame house was touched by sparks at 8 30 am. A roof fire at 3655 Pine street resulted from 3 15 pm sparks. The Ebbecke property occupied by Ed McCants also reported slight damage and J E Sherman’s home at 119 Old Shell road suffered minor scorching.
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Washington Avenue
George W. Graham
Pine Street
T. Ebbecke
Ed McCants
J. E. Sherman
Old Shell Road
Sparks Sunay
Jewish Congress Plans Set Back
Plans for an American Jewish congress to study issues facing Jews abroad suffered a setback as delegates rejected two key provisions from the peace agreement. Four amendments were considered. the third and fourth passed, while the first and second, from the National Jewish Organizations conference, were defeated. The rejected items would have restricted deliberations on permanent status and philosophy of Jewish life and limited delegate selection to national bodies rather than a general vote.
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New York
Philadelphia
Conference of National Jewish Organizations
United States
Blackmail Ring Suspect Mrs Clipper Seeks Canada Return
Federal authorities say Mrs. Clipper, a victim in a blackmail scheme, paid under 1500 to the syndicate and fled to Canada to avoid testifying. William Butler, accused of extorting from a Philadelphia woman to shield her son, was held from trial after the woman’s death halted the case.
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Clipper
Canada
William Butler
Philadelphia
City directories lack J C Saulsberry name in Louisville
Louisville reporters probe city directories and a supposed horseman’s association after recent editions omit the name J C Saulsberry. Horsemen say they cannot identify him or confirm any group connected to him.
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Saulsberry
Louisville
J. C. Saulsberry
North Carolina Guards Uncertain on Deployment Timing
At Morehead City North Carolina Brigadier General Laurence Young announced no orders from the War Department on when to ship out. Seventy three Pullman cars and two kitchen cars were ordered for the move and expected to begin today or tomorrow. The NC National Guard units mobilized at Camp Glenn were ready to break camp on short notice.
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Associated Press
Morehead City
N. C
Laurence Young
North Carolina National Guard
Camp Glenn
War Department
Porder
Alleged Craps Game At Local Eagles Club Leads To Fines
Fines of five dollars were imposed on William Hansen E P McAdams Archie McCall John Owens W P Devine J S Sternman Theodore Broeacker 8 Jernigan Edward Lawrence and James Skelly after a raid on the Eagles Club. The men were arrested for alleged gaming in a friendly craps game, while Fritz Ebert the manager faced prohibition charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hansen
E. P. McAdams
Archie McCall
John Owens
W. P. Devine
J. S. Sternman
Theodore Broeacker
Jernigan
Edward Lawrence
James Skelly
Edington
Eagles Club
Walter Burch
Calvin Richardson
Gamsters
Fritz Ebert
Allied Victory News Reported by Berlin Front
Berlin dispatches report Allied victory on front lines with French troops seizing Florina station and heavy fighting continuing on the allied left wing as the story develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Florina
French Net Gains Amid German Counterattacks Near Somme
Paris dispatch reports French forces repelling German counterattacks north and south of the Somme. French positions held near Berny and Flery, with Dniecourt encircled. French units captured 100 prisoners and ten machine guns, while German formations suffered heavy losses including two battalions nearly annihilated by French artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Somme
War Office
Berny
Flery End
Deniecourt
Dniecourt
Greece’s new ministry assumes full responsibility
Premier Kalogeropolos said the new ministry has assumed full responsibility for its acts before the country. The cabinet accepts the entente note from last June, which did not require Greece to abandon neutrality but called for army demobilization, a non political government, and elections after demobilization restored order.
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Associated Press
Athens
London
Kalogeropolos
Greece
Greek Premier Kalageropoulos Promises Neutral Stance Toward Entente
Athens reports Nikolas Kalageropoulos the new premier declares the ministry will pursue a benevolent neutral policy toward the Entente. He rejects any suggestion of pro German sympathies as the cabinet is sworn in at noon after reviewing diplomatic documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
London
Nikolas Kalageropoulos
Fremier Kalageropoulos
First Greek troops arrive. crowds cheer for war
The first boat load of Greek soldiers from Kavala landed in Athens through London amid cheering crowds for King Constantine. Citizens demand war against Bulgaria as pro war sentiment grows, with anti Venizelos press planning an active campaign opening tomorrow.
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Athens
London
Kavala
Constantine
British Capture Moquet Farm After Surrounding German Position
In France on Sunday the British seized Moquet farm after surrounding the German garrison. The Germans held deep cellars and exits to underground shelters, but the British cut off all escapes and forced surrender by blocking exit routes and warning no reinforcement would come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Moquet Farm
Turks Fail in Attempt to Attack Adisa on Caucasian Front
An official statement from Petrograd reports Turkish forces failed in an attack near the village of Adisa on the Caucasian front. No notable movements occurred on the western Russian and Galician fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adisa
Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Reckless Driving Cases End in Acquittal
Paul Hillman M C Lyons and G E Mertz faced the recorder Monday on reckless driving charges. The evidence showed no violation and the three defendants were dismissed. A separate incident in St Joseph and Dauphin streets left Lyons on a motorcycle colliding with a tow line. John M Nelson was fined $5 for a collision involving Jesse Morgan. The recorder said east west traffic has right of way and north south drivers must stop and listen to reduce accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hillman
M. C. Lyons
G. E. Mertz
Recorder
Hillman
Mertz
Lyons
St. Joseph
Dauphin
John M. Nielon
Jesse Morgan
Edington
Kaiser and King discuss freeing civilian captives
Berlin reports negotiations on exchanging civil prisoners between Germany and Britain. Germany proposes broad release with a pledge against military service. Britain counters with selective releases or age-based terms. Norddeutsche Zeitung notes possible partial releases if accepted.
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Kaiser
King
Berlin
Sayville
Norddeutsche Zeitung
Germany
Ruhleben
England
Overseas News Agency
British Empire
October Circuit Court Settings Listed by Date and Court
The notice enumerates October court settings for Circuit Court and Law and Equity in Mobile Alabama. Dockets cover defendants including Thomas Foster, Lapwing Towing, Mitchell Cook, Guy Cassidy, Star Theater, H Brannan & Son, John P Bogue, and Leria Turpentine Co among others. Sessions span October 2 to October 7 with additional dates through October 20.
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Charles Sallia
Thomas Foster
Milton Thomas
Lapwing Towing and Wrecking Company
F. M. Ladd
T. J. Goulding
John Huey
Mobile Item
State of Alabama
Thurston Nicholas
Mitchell Cook
Guy Cassidy
Knoph Manufacturing Company
Star Theater
Willie
Sarah J. Maumanee
Gregory L. Smith
C. N. Owen
Leria Turpentine Company
Catherine Bancroft
O. L. Steele
Leila Zimmern
Blanche M. Dempsey
Law and Equity Court
Cilla Chance E
J. C. Chapman
John Deer Plow Co
Bechtel-Swartwout
Lizzie Walpole
M. A. McDermott
W. R. Jackson
Robert Johnson
J. N. McCurdy
Mound City
W. A. Yeend
Cameron & Son
F. W. Herrmann
L. H. Scott
J. A. Lewis
Auto Service Co
Loveman
Joseph & Loeb
F. A. Wheelihan
Bank of Mobile
George Harness and Vehicle Co
F. W. Garratt
National City Bank
I. J
Fraternal and Craft Lodges Gather in City Listings
A compiled schedule of local fraternal orders and craft unions meeting at various halls and times. Includes I O O F lodges, Pythian and Rebekah bodies, Masons, Eagles, Boilermakers, Knights of America, Blacksmiths, Plasterers, Plumbers, Carpenters and Joiners with designated halls on Dauphin street and Central Trades Council Hall.
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Napoleonville
Dauphin Street
O.O. B
Mobile Dam
I. O. O. F.—Union
Odd Fellows
Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders
Central Trades Council
Catholics Knights of America
Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers
Journeymen Plasterers
United Association of Plumbers
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Coast Pilot Section E Gulf of Mexico issued
Coast Pilot Section E covers Gulf of Mexico from Key West to the Rio Grande. Replaces Part VIII, issued in octavo size and largely rewritten. Describes navigable waters, navigation directions, port facilities, supply and repair locations, tide and current tables, and other coastal pilot data.
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R. L. Faris
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Department of Commerce
Washington
Bureau of the
United States Coast Pilot
Gulf of Mexico
Key West
Rio Grande
Coast Pilot expanded for small craft use and new tables
The volume adds information for small craft and motor boats with courses and distances, inland waterway depths, large marine railways and dry docks, and regional meteorological tables by the weather bureau. It can be ordered from the Coast and Geodetic Survey in Washington or its bureau agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Coast Pilot
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Washington, D. C
Sympathy strike plan stalls as talks with mayor continue
New York September 18. A general sympathy strike to aid street railway workers will wait at least until Thursday as MayorMitchel and five labor leaders meet to settle the street car dispute. Labor chiefs pledged no broad strike while efforts to reach an agreement progress.
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Associated Press
New York
Mitchel
Longshoremen's Union
Stationery Engineers and Firemen’s Union
State Federation of Labor
Tthem
Court Docket List of Trials and Dates in October
A rundown of civil actions and scheduled trial dates listing plaintiffs defendants and firm names for October 17 through October 25. Cases include J H Ponders vs Cedar Street Lumber Co J A Reaves vs J H Biehl Theresa McBroom vs Knights and Ladies of Security and multiple State of Alabama actions against firms such as Weinacker Ice & Fuel Mobile Trunk Co and Cuban American Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Ponders
C. A. Dozier
Cedar Street Lumber Co
K. Breadawell
I. W. Imms
Paul B. Ray
Thomas Brannan
R. J. Kearns
Mobile Light & R. R. Co
Louis Lowenstein
McAndrew & Hopper
Julia S#inman
Administratrix
S. J. McCarty
Joseph Pinger
Republic Cresting Co
Joseph Street
W. H. Hill
Southern Creamery
Mattie M. Gross
Wills Jewelry Co
State of Alabama
Mobile Trunk Co
Cleveland Bros
James Gibboney ‘and Co
John H. Jackson
G. M. van Liew
Calloway Land & Timber
Cuban-American Lumber Co
W. HE. Sheilds
Oliver H. Powell
Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway Ticket Ad
Daily low rare round trip tickets under long limitation in effect from Mobile to Frealing with Cullom and Bladon Springs. Leave daily from Union Station at 6:15 a m.
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Mobile
Frealing
Cullom
Bladon Springs
Union Station
President attends simple funeral of Mrs Annie Howe in Columbia
President Wilson traveled to Columbia to honor his sister Mrs Annie E Howe who died in New London. A quiet Presbyterian service was held at First Presbyterian Church with crowds watching as the president and family paid respects at the grave site.
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Columbia
8. C
Wilson
Annie E. How
Philadelphia
New London
Conn
Ogre
Steop
Th First Presbyterian Church
Joseph R. Wilson
Howe
John A. Wilson
Anne. Cothran
A . Howe
Wilson Howe
Margaret Wilson
President Visits Grave of Father and Mother in Columbia
After services President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson paused at the family graves, while Columbia merchants offered crepe and were asked to omit the display. The couple then returned by car to their private train for lunch and enjoyed an automobile ride later.
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Wilson
Merchants of
Columbia
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