Soil Fertility Must Be Studied For Eastern Farms
Joseph E. Wig of Mechanicsburg Ohio urged agriculturists at the Farmers' National Congress to study soil fertility east of the Missouri to restore sour fields. He proposed financing via American commissioners studying European agricultural credit, noting France offers long term loans at 3.5 percent for soil-building work.
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Mi Anecolaten
O. Il
Missouri River
Joseph E. Wig
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Europe
Mr. Wing
South River
France
Fifty Americans on Overland Trip to Texas Border
The Associated Press reports fifty Americans mainly women and children began a perilous overland journey from Durango to the Texas border. Consul McCaughan accompanies the group with roughly twenty Americans left in Durango and fewer in Torreon and Laguna districts. Several caravans head toward Monterey and Tampico.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Durango
McCaughan
Cee
Hamm Refit
Torreon
Laguna
Monterey
Tampico
Young Man Joseph Rhodes Found Dead in Home Room
Williamson West Virginia Sept 25 Joseph Rhodes 19 son of State Representative S A G Rhodes was found dead in his room at home. He apparently shot himself during the night and no reason is given. His father recently was sentenced to the penitentiary for bribery tied to a US senator election. Governor Hatfield was asked to excuse the father to attend the funeral.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Joseph Rhodes
S. A. G. Rhodes
United States
Hatfield
Fire damages Carnegie business district in Pittsburg suburb
Associated Press reports a blaze in a Pittsburg suburb damaged buildings valued at 165 000 dollars. Firemen suppressed the fire and prevented spread to Carnegie's business area. cause not yet determined.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Three Alabamians Named for Post Offices
President Wilson announced nominations including W. T. Morris of Ragland D F Sugg of Ensley and R Dorroh of Reform for post office positions in Alabama. The Treasury post goes to Byron R. Newton of New York and William H L Pepperell is named for internal revenue in Kansas.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Wilson
the Treasury
Byron R. Newton
New York
Internal Revenue
William H. L. Pepperell
District of Kansas
Texas
Jesse O.ier
Brownsville
Sters
Alabama
W. T. Moris
Ragland
D. F. Sugg
Ensley
R. Dorroh
Reform
Eufaula Plans Delegates to Mobile Congress
Eufaula will send sew delegates to the Southern Commercial Congress at Mobile. Local businessmen have become interested in the Alabama meeting and are arranging city representation for the big gathering.
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Hague
Ala
Eufaula
Mobile
Alabama
A. and W. Ready to Play in Belted Diamond Clash
The Daily Item reports Albright and Wood accuse rival team of injustice over a postponed game. The club claims it has beaten all other teams and seeks a second-place finish. final decision pending Kling's diamond at 9:30.
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Sporting Editor
Daily Item
Velvet Beers
Albright & Wood
Dhe
Kling’s
Campbell Died Thursday Morning at 7 30
Funeral notice states Campbell died Thursday morning at 7 30. The obituary notes the age at death as 58. The brief item records the time of death and the surname for local notice records.
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Campbell
Safety Legislation Moves After Wallingford Wreck
Washington reports Congress prepares to push train safety measures after the Wallingford disaster that killed twenty one. The Interstate Commerce Commission backs new powers over steel cars and safety equipment. McChord drafts a bill. Stevens leads hearings and aims for quick House action after December convening.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven Road
Wallingford
Congress
Commission
McChord
Stevens
McChard
House
Alabamian Held for Embezzling in Jasper
J H Cartwright of Jasper Alabama was arrested in Pensacola Florida by the sheriff on embezzlement charges. The affidavit targets a secret order where he served as an officer. J C Hicks the county solicitor arranged the arrest and left for Jasper with Cartwright in custody. Relatives may reimburse the missing funds.
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Pensacola
Fla
J. H. Cartwright
Jasper
Ala
J. C. Hicks
Cartwright
Hicks
Huntly stock company opens at Orpheum with The Lion and the Mouse
The J. H. Huntly stock company of fourteen, led by Roger Harker, opens at the Orpheum Theatre September 29 with The Lion and the Mouse. Renovations include New scenery by a New York artist, new carpets, and a remodeled house. The company plans an indefinite Mobile run with a strong repertoire. The Lyric offers three days of photo plays next week headlined by North of 63, fresh from New Orleans runs at the Tulane Theatre. Seats go on sale Sunday.
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J. H. Huntly
Orpheum Theatre
Huntly Stock Company
Roger Harker
New York
Mr. Barker
William Brady
Pit
New York City
Mobile
New Orleans
Tulane
Police Court Fines and Arraignments Summary
Theodore Hildebrand paid a fine or four days for leaving his car parked over ten minutes. H M Burney was fined for muffler removal. Arthur Strouse faced a ten dollar fine or twenty days for speeding. J W Van Zant arraigned for illicit cocaine sale. decision reserved. Tom Tratlosis fined ten dollars or twenty days for meat and milk inspector charge. George Latimore the driver had case continued. Latimore hit a water plug causing crowd drenching and minor damage to a Roy A. Albright car. Lewis Washington fined ten dollars plus ten days and extra months for assault. Recorder Edington announced 4 pm start for winter sessions.
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Theodore Hildebrand
Edington
J. W. van’ Zant
Recorder’s Court
Tom Tratlosis
Dr. Harsh
Meat and Milk Inspector
George Latimore
Latimore
St. Francis and
Joachim
Roy A. Albright
Settlement of War Between Banks Ends Long Geneve Case
In Montgomery Alabama on September 25 the state department and Montgomery Bank and Trust Co settled a dispute over 30 000 in collaterals from the Bank of Geneva. Geneva creditors receive 18 500 with the remainder paid to the Montgomery bank in money notes and securities. The Geneva bank failed June 1 1912 with 25 000 capital and 65 000 in demand deposits. About 25 percent dividends have been paid and an additional 50 percent will be paid within 30 to 60 days.
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Montgomery Ala
State Banking Department
Montgomery Bank and Trust Company
Bank of Geneva
Covington Chancery Court
A. E B. Walker
Walker
Geneva
Egotism by Chicago Firms Attracts Post Office Critique
Chicago postmaster Daniel A. Campbell proposes a general order on address standards after declaring that many downtown firms overuse Chicago as their address. He notes 40 percent of downtown mail is misaddressed, costing about 250000 dollars annually due to readdressing burdens.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Daniel A. Campbell
Prince Ernest August and Victoria Louise Struggle Over Hanover Claim
A dispute over formalities in the Brunswick enthronement nearly split the German imperial family. Prussian officials demanded a clearer renunciation of Hanoverian throne claims, threatening exile. Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg ultimately yielded.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ernest August of Cumberland
Victoria Louise
Brunswick
Germany
Hanover
Austria
von Bethman oNwee
TIZ Foot Relief Shampooed For Tender Feet
IZ brings new life to tired feet with quick relief for swollen aching chafing and burning feet. It eases corns bunions callouses and chilblains. Price 26 cents at druggists and department stores or by mail from Walter Lut her Dodge & Co Chicago.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Wilson Promises 10 Make Address at Congress Opening
President Wilson promised to deliver the opening address of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington on December 3. Senators Randell Fletcher Newlands and Representatives Sparkman Small Metz and Baker and United States Treasurer Burke formally presented the invitation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Ransdell
Fletcher
Newlands
Sparkman
Small
Metz
Baker
United States
Burke
Presit
An Enigma to His Friends J Lee Long
In Montgomery on September 25 J Lee Long, former president of the state tax commission, arrived in Birmingham for business and refused to rule out a gubernatorial run. He said he had not yet made up his mind and suggested uncertainty about his political future.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. Lee Long
State Tax Commission
Birmingham
Wreck believed found of La Perouse voyage vessel
Wreckage thought to be the Boussole of La Perouse, lost in 1788, has been found buried in sand on Vanikoro Island in the Pacific. Admiral d Entrecasteaux led a search but found no trace, and he believed the vessel was among the Santa Cruz islands.
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Paris
Boussole
la Perouse
Pacific
Vanikoro
d’Entrecasteaux
Bousgole
Santa Cruse
Talands
Vanikord
Mid West business criticizes currency bill in senate
Fendall C. Winston of Minnesota told the senate banking committee the administration currency bill would be practically ineffective for the Middle West as only paper maturing within ninety days would be rediscountable.
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Washingtoon
Senate Banking Committee Today
Fendall C. Winston
Minnesota
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Me Blbright, & Wood
Adw
A. Vautrot
C. C
New Haven
Orpheum
Lyric
Police News
H. M. Burney
Recorder's Court
Arthur Strouse
Ludlow
Lewis Washington
Montgomery Bank
Prince August
Harrison Mutual Burial
Association
South Conception Street
Long
Middle West
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