Temperance Convention Opens in Mobile with Enthusiastic Debate
The second day of the Women's Christian Temperance Union convention met at the Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile. Mrs. Anna K. Weisel of Birmingham led the morning session with officer reports, while Mrs. Cory delivered the welcome and Mr. Rickardy offered a forceful address.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Government Street
Presbyterian Church
Anna K. Weisel
Birmingham
Chappell Cory
Union Signal
Young Crusader
Toree
California
D. A. Planck
Central Presbyterian Church
A. B. Hail
Mobile
Elliott G. Rickardy
Alabama
Rickard Ae
Rome
St. Paul
Te Sin
Christ
Celebration Fund Increases Through City Committees
Twelve committees for the Panama Canal Celebration report cash and notes totaling 2102 on day one of their wind-up canvass. Special Committee led by Albert P. Bush reports 500, with other groups listing varied sums, all aimed at funding the Southern Commercial Congress. A second canvass is set for Wednesday at the Battle House dining room.
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Panama Canal
Battle House
Albert P. Bush
Southern Commercial Congress
Cincinnati
Leon Schwarz
I. Traeger Go
Mobile
Coal strike district warned of possible violent trouble
Associated Press report from Denver notes Governor Ammons warns that serious trouble could break out in the southern coal fields, particularly Huerfano county, as unrest grows. Operators publish eviction notices to strikers and threaten to import strikebreakers amid looming confrontations.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Huerfano County
Ammons
Waisenburg
Rae
ONeal says Alabama finances are set to improve soon
Governor O Neal after trips to New York and Washington reports arrangements to aid the pinched state treasury. He says there is no need to worry, obligations will be met, and the state will be on easy street again when taxes begin pouring in around December. He notes Alabama is not in a dire financial position.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
New York
Washington
Death by Own Action Sparks Probe and Pact Claim
Authorities investigate a death described as self-inflicted with bullets. The case involves a reported pact or agreement cited by officials as part of the inquiry. Officers chart timeline and locate witnesses as they seek clarity on motive and circumstances.
Laurendine Attacks Camp Over Convict Treatment
P B Laurendine of Mobile charges brutal handling at Huxford Orvin Naval Stores camp Atmore naming slaves among convicts. State inspector Len F Greer reports to Gov O Neal finding no cruelty, says inmates are county and city prisoners. Laurendine and Greer clash over truth of the allegations.
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Montgomery
Ala
Huxford-Orvin Naval Stores Company
Atmore
P. B. Laurendine
Mobile
Len F. Greer
O'Neal
Greer
Laurendine
Mr. Greer
No Spur Track for Mobile Electric Company
The Mobile Electric petition to construct and spur track into the powerhouse at Royal and St Louis streets was formally refused by the city commissioners in their regular weekly session Tuesday. The ordinance required to justify the decision was published, noting the track would be used only at night, but the franchise was deemed undesirable. The commission also adopted amendments to the city ing materials and cast iron rent district provisions, with several bills passed for payment and routine business.
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Mobile Electric
Royal and
St. Louis Streets
Cavalry and Artillery Move Toward Border
Two squadrons of the Third Cavalry one machine platoon of the Third Coast Artillery and field artillery under Lt Col Guy Carlton depart San Antonio in three special trains bound for the border. No reason given by department headquarters for the movement.
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San Antonio
Texas
Third Cavalry
Third Ca
Cae, Field Artillery
Guy Carlton
Ian Ant
Department
National Baseball Commission to Meet in New York
The National Baseball Commission will convene in New York to finalize arrangements for a series between the National and American League clubs. The meeting will also consider players' attitudes on the issue under study.
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New York
National Baseball Commission
Harbor Lines Favored Along Creek and Bayou Marmotte
Hearing before Captain R T Ward of the U S Army Corps of Engineers considered establishing harbor lines in One Mile Creek and Bayou Marmotte. Local property owners supported lines at about one foot width with engineering supervision. Discussion also touched on a double tracking road project from Montgomery to Mobile and other improvements.
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R.T. Ward
United States Eeatneering Corps
Government Harbor
Bayou Marmotte
Montgom
Mobile
Stewart Brooks
Harbor
Flood Strikes Lake Charles Area Shuts Down City
Lake Charles endures severe floods as storm waters inundate downtown and residential areas. Electric plant and waterworks fail, streetcars idle, trains limited, and boats used for transport. Rice crops damaged while logs drift and farms endure losses as crest nears.
Rainfall Hits Jackson Miss Cutting Cotton Yields
By Associated Press Jackson Mississippi reports more than four inches of rain in 24 hours. Two inches fell Saturday and continued soaking. The weather hampers cotton picking as much of the staple is beaten into the ground and ruined.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Audrey Baker Anderson says man not husband Ellis
In Indianapolis Audrey Baker Anderson says Joseph Ellis is not the man she married July 6 in Danville under the name Roy Ande The photo from Ellis' Richmond family was shown as police seek the man who lured merchant Joseph Schiansky to a hotel room and killed him The woman, who shot herself after the hospital visit, had earlier identified a Pittsburgh robber as her husband and attempted suicide.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Audrey Baker Anderson
Danville
Joseph Ellis
Joseph Schiansky
Oneida
Roy Ande
Tson
Ellis
Richmond
Pittsburg
German Aviator Lands in France
The German pilot landed with his biplane on French soil and was arrested yesterday. Military officials report Lieutenant Bretion, noted for his recent army maneuvers, as one of the most capable Zamanilita.
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Preas
Berian
Fes
Jeutenant Bretion Pickin
Weather observations for Mississ recorded temperatures and rain
Fragmented weather note lists rain tonight and Wednesday with light variable winds. Mentions Mississ and daily temperatures but text is muddled with illegible portions and stray characters.
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Mississ
Wilson Must Oust Bryan Says Cram
In Europe the general view held that President Wilson should oust Bryan as secretary of state to restore prestige. Europe believes Bryan has diminished U S diplomacy by the submissive handling of Mexico's insult.
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Wilson
Bryan
Europe
United States
State Department
Mexico
WAREHOUSES READY TO UNLOAD FOREIGN GOODS IN NEW YORK
New York reports a quick test of the tariff law as bonded warehouses store massive imports awaiting lower rates. August 31 bonded goods in New York valued at 67.31 million dollars include linens hats silk dresses tobacco wool champagne and sugar, signaling anticipated wholesale price shifts and market entry timing.
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Associated Press
New York
Son
York
Omer
Journal of Commerce
Ile
Amoun
Governor Hooper Calls Second Extra Session On Prohibition
Governor Ben W. Hooper issued a proclamation announcing a second extra session of the legislature to meet October 13 to act on enforcement bills surrounding prohibition. He appeals to all citizens to support the reinstatement of law and to extend enforcement from cities to the state.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Ben W. Hooper
Tennessee
Eceul
Aden
Tariff Bill Sparks Debate on Rates and Cost of Living
In Washington Democrats defend a conference tariff report promising lower rates than past bills while Republicans warn of higher costs and limited relief. Underwood cites a 26 percent average and a projected 18 million dollar 1915 surplus as Payne argues the plan would hurt industry and fail to cut living costs. Murdock ridicules secretive conference writing as he notes broader factors influence prices.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Oscar W. Underwood
Senate
Ennes
Payne
Wilson
Underwood
New York
Seranee Murdock
Murdock
More Funds for Vice Crusaders Hearings Restart
Chicago report Lt Governor O Hara says private subscriptions enabled the Senate vice committee to resume its investigations after a $10,000 appropriation was exhausted. The panel had paused three months ago. A later claim says the effort increased wages for 100000 girls across seven states and spurred 30 states to act to improve female workers conditions.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Senate
O'Hara
Waparkne
Willingham Urges Valuing Old School Books
Willingham states that school books, even if tattered, are valuable and should be kept. He cites a department of education circular urging parents to preserve such materials.
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Willingham
Department of Education
Ocean-to-Ocean Highways Debate Answered in Detroit Speech
Detroit report covers Midwestern remarks by Representative Dorsey Shackelford at the American Road Congress. He criticizes touring roads advocates and promotes business roads to lower costs of living and ease farm transport. He urges a five year program to build miles of paved roads under highway commission control.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mid
Dorsey ‘ Shackelford
House Committee On Roads
American Road Congress
Congress
Shackelford
United States
Sion
Men Describe Hold Up On Alabama Great Southern Train
In Tuscaloosa Alabama three men reported seeing a Friday night robbery from the top of press cars aboard the Alabama Great era passenger train. Officers questioned them after the incident and asked for details to identify suspects.
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Associated Press
Tusgaloosa
Ala
Alabama Greatera
Fal Express Company
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Ee Cory
Elliott Rby
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Gov. Ammons
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Oto
Garner
Arthur Garner
Mr. Laurendine
Electric CO
Lake Charles
Calcasieu River
Ryan
Fhe
Iron Mountain
la Cassine
Southern Pacific
Maree
Jackson, Miss
Audrey Anderson
France
Lieut
Steffen
London
Royel
Hooper
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O’hara
Shackelfor
Erecan Road
Daphne
TRAN
Omeha
Orleans
John F. Lagen
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