Noted Speakers to Address Mobile Mass Meeting Tuesday
A mass meeting in Mobile will feature John Barrett director-general of the Pan-American Union and Dr Clarence J Owens head of the Southern Commercial Congress. The event at Lyric Theatre will highlight Mobile's October convention and the Southern Commercial Congress aims to spur regional commerce.
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John Barrett
Lyric Theatre
Southern Commercial Congress
Pan-American Union
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Mobile
E. V. O'Connor
Jake Wells
Barrett
Washington
United States
Colombia
St. Louis
Latin-America
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Asia
China
Japan
Philippines
India
Orient
Panama
Westerfield freed after Mann white slave act conviction
George P Westerfield of New Orleans, convicted under the Mann white slave act, had eighteen months on prison with sentence suspended. He was released on recommendation by District Attorney O D Street. Westerfield and Harry Raines were jailed for vagrancy in Birmingham pending further inquiry into the Louisville and Nashville train robbery. Raines confessed and received five years.
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Westerfield
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Birmingham
Sulzer Impeachment Trial Claims Two Victories
In Albany on September 20, Sulzer backers touted two early wins in the impeachment case. They argued about the validity of senators sitting on the board and the exclusion of hearsay evidence, while Glynn worked to stabilize state operations as Sulzer held to his position.
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Louis Marshall
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Frawley
Senner
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Cullen
Wall Street
Glynn
No Indictment Against Thaw Sparks Public Clash
In Concord on September 20 Harry K. Thaw seized control of publicity for his legal fight and warned staffers against leaking information. He met in the Eagle Hotel with lawyers and then spoke by phone with a New York attorney who reportedly planned to withdraw. News that a Dutchess county grain jury did not indict Thaw on conspiracy tied to his Matteawan escape caused jubilation among his supporters.
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Judge Palmieri Takes Charge in Charlton Case First Hope Emerges
Rome report details Porter Charlton gaining a defense lawyer Signor Giovanna Porzio after a long mental trial. Charlton recounts murder causes with alcohol fueled behavior and explains his wife’s death occurred during a debauched night. Italian code potential penalties range from life with solitary confinement to twenty years with possible insanity defenses and acquittal in certain cases.
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Mombrosio
Polaire Arrives From Paris With Pearl Nose Ring
New York reports Mme Polaire, famed as the ugliest woman, arrives from Paris aboard with a pearl nose ring. She laments losing her pet pig Mon Petit Choux who fell into the sea, and announces plans to join Lady Constance Stewart Richardson and Gertrude Hoffman in presenting Le Visiteur.
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International News Service
New York
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Paris
Mon Petit Choux
Polaire
Constance Stewart Richardson
Gertrude Hoffman
Edison Cannot Keep From Working After Illness
Thomas A. Edison, ill since returning from a New England tour, remains confined to his Llewellyn Park home room. Physicians say he may return to the workshop by Thursday as he ignores rest orders and continues to devise improvements for his phonograph records.
Governor Reappoints E. P. Galt to State Board
International News Service reports from Montgy Ala that Governor has reappointed E. P. Galt of Selma to the state board of pharmacy. The action comes as Galt remains a longtime member.
Readjustment to the New Order About 10 Set
In New York a world wide recession begins mildly due to tariff changes currency shifts crop damage and investor timidity in the U S. Steel faces cautious outlook while copper remains strong. Talks hint at Reading and Union Pacific stock moves and possible gold imports from Europe influenced by August trade totals and foreign balances.
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Ohio
Southern Pacific
New Haven
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Chesapeake and Ohio
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Europe
Bribery Scandal Threatens Officials In New York
Charges that treasury department officials aided false import declarations by wealthy smugglers are under investigation by General Nelson H. Henry after the baggage seizure of Mrs. John McCullough. He cites a likely broad scandal and notes items valued at about $5,000 were declared at only $200. The inquiry resumes Monday.
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International News Service
New York
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Jonh McCullough
General Henry
Europe
McCullough
Weather Outlook for Sunday and Monday in Washington
Weather summary notes fair and cooler conditions for Sunday and Monday. Showers expected in the southeast portion on Sunday. Data incomplete for exact temperatures and regions.
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Washington
Ama
Mississippi
Opposition inside Senate Banking on Currency Bill
Senate banking and currency committee resumes with a quorum as Senators O Gorman and Hitchcock return from White Sulphur Springs. O Gorman signals continued opposition to currency legislation this session while Flannagan backs the administration bill, proposing collateral for extra notes. The panel aims to finish work mid next week and advance the measure.
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Nebraska
Resignation of Eduardo Tamariz shakes Huerta regime
Eduardo Tamariz announced in Mexico City that he resigned as minister of public instruction after opposition by the chamber of deputies. The move is viewed as a blow to Huerta's prestige as deputies had not approved the appointment. Zapatistas in Morelos attack trains towns and seize ammunition, signaling renewed guerrilla activity despite prior pacification claims.
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Silent tribute marks mayor Gaynor funeral in Brooklyn
A simple funeral for Mayor William J. Gaynor was held at the Gaynor home in Brooklyn with only family and close friends present. The coffin was then escorted by ten officers to City Hall where it will lie in state tomorrow as thousands lined the streets and a 2,560 strong mounted police escort accompanied the procession.
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Penrose open to Roosevelt as 1916 presidential candidate
Friends of Senator Penrose announce he would accept Theodore Roosevelt as a presidential candidate in 1916. The statement also notes that Barnes, Crane and other Republican leaders support the plan, believing Roosevelt could unite the party.
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Schmidt Seeks Early Trial By Murder Charge In New York
Schmidt seeks early trial for the murder of Anna Aumuller. His attorney will request alienist examination to argue insanity. Schmidt claims the district attorney cannot prove corpus delicti without a body. He admits considering euthanasia for congregants but offers no further details.
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Koelble
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Congressmen to Be Exonerated in Lobby Probe Report
The Garrett House lobby committee plans a nonpartisan report next week on Capitol influence by a so called insidious lobby. Samuel Gompera of the AFL says the National Association of Manufacturers ran a capitol and district lobby to defeat or elect congressmen.
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Bananas Placed Free on Dutiable Tariff List Battle
Senate managers yielded on bananas moving from dutiable to free list despite Southern pressure. House had won free cotton bag and press cloth camel hair. Disputes remain on lead and zinc ores wool schedule date cotton thread cloths and denatured alcohol, with continued debate on income tax and family exemptions.
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Wilson
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Fix
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Simmons
Was Big Tim Sullivan Lured To His Death
New York report claims Big Tim Sullivan was lured from Patrick Sullivan’s residence by a telephone call and murdered before being placed on a New Haven Railroad track. Detectives from District Attorney Whitman’s office investigate with an inquest set for September 29.
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International News Service
New York
Tim” Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan
Sullivan
New Haven
Whitman
Miles Announces Run For Congress In Third District
General Nelson A. Miles declares candidacy for the Republican nomination in Massachusetts third district. A special election will fill the vacancy caused by Representative Wilder’s death.
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Mass
Nelson A. Miles
Wilder
Standard Oil Accused of Fostering Mexican Revolution
Washington reports quote Huerta aides accusing Standard Oil of financing the Madero revolt and seeking favorable terms. The dispatch cites claims a Texas Standard Oil official boasted of control over the U S Senate and offered a 200 million loan to Mexico while demanding recognition and higher oil taxes.
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