Barge Sherway Burns In Mobile Channel Disaster At Sea
Five men leaped into lifeboats as the barge Sherway from Gulfport burned to the water's edge in the Mobile channel early this morning. Tug Bascobel towed the barge and arrived at port by 9 AM with the five men aboard. Cause undetermined with captain citing possible smoking by negro longshoremen. fire burned fast through fat wood hull. no damage estimate yet. Affidavit filed later alleges payment for placing ballot boxes in wrong locations.
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Holcombe
Sherway
Gulfport
Beccon
Mobile
Bascobel
A. J. McLeod
McLeod
Mobile Bay
Hyams Coal Company of
New Orleans
Mystery wave claims teen lives at Brant and Farnham beaches
Buffalo reports many rescued and several missing as a sudden Lake Erie swell swept Brant and Farnham beaches. Ten bodies recovered and at least five bathers remain unaccounted for amid strong undertow and chaotic rescues. Names include Elmer, Hilde Farnham, Brant sisters, Nichols, and others as search efforts continue.
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Buffalo
Brant
Farnham
Lake Erie
Shaerna
Orin
Elmer
Hilde
Nichols
Candidates Invited to Send Guards at Poll Boxes
In Mobile Alabama voters prepare for a critical primary with women voters seen as pivotal. A sheriff race faces watchful guards at ballot boxes after closing, while state officials issue codes governing polling places. The contest centers on three main offices including U S Senator and governor with a road bond issue debated. Second choice voting could decide outcomes.
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Theoty
William D. Martin
Ghamies
Abe
Democratic County Executive Committee
Mobile County
Percenus
State Democratic Executive Committee
Inspectere End
Mt Aoe
Silahnen
Birmingh
Alabama
United States
Oscar W. Underwood
Congress
Couple in Legal Fight Over Alleged Slander
A court case unfolds as a husband sues his wife over alleged statements in a dispute. The parties, identified as a couple, face claims linked to accusations and countercharges amid divorce proceedings.
Man Dies in Barnyard Battle With Aggressive Bull
In Hillsboro North Carolina on August 9 an unnamed man was killed during a fierce encounter with an enraged bull in a barnyard. The struggle left smear smeared walls as mute witnesses to the violent incident and authorities labeled the bull as dangerous with no eye witnesses confirming the events.
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Hillsboro
N. C
Tremor Felt in Chile Shakes Valdivia City
A slight earthquake was reported in Valdivia Chile at about 9 o clock last night lasting about 15 minutes. No damage details were provided and no injuries were mentioned. Locals described listless movement and rattling sounds in the street. The shake was centered near Valdivia with no immediate reports from Santiago authorities.
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Stiago
Chile
Valdivia
Early markets show gains as steel stocks rise
Futures open steady in New York with Augusts leading gains. Shares in Southbern, Cudahy, Dupont and Air Reduction post top prices up 1 to 5 points. October futures at 17.32 and other contracts noted for December January March May deliveries.
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Southbern
Cudahy
Dupont
Air Reduction
New Orleans Futures Open Steady Cotton Prices
New Orleans August 9 cotton futures opened steady with October at 17.15, December 17.07, January 17.01, March 17.10, and May bids at 17.20.
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New Orleans
Orleans
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Washington DC
Weather bulletin notes a fair sky in Alabama with local thunder showers in central and southern areas. In Washington DC, conditions are unsettled with variable winds and gentle breezes through Tuesday.
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Washington, D.C
Alabama
Miss Mobile Vivian McDowell Named National Pageant Contender
Mobile’s Miss McDowell receives partial judge list for Atlantic City pageant events from September 7 to 14. Jury will total fifteen men with seven named today including Dean Cornwall and Irving Cobb. prizes exceed 300 across baby, revue, rolling chair events.
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Mobile
Vivian McDowell
Atlantic City
Mias McDowell
McDowell
United States
Canada
Dean Cornwall
Wiliam G
National of Fine Arts
D. Stevens
Illus Sdkwrine
Juston
Irvin Cobb
Mgts Parker
Mr. Coffin
Haya
Fay Lenphier
Edmund Davenport
Ning Post
Tiberty
Life
America
Et Ae
Coolidge Ends Four Day Visit at Old Home
President and Mrs. Coolidge wrap up a four day stay at his boyhood home in Plymouth Vermont. They travel to White Pine Camp New York then return to Paul Smiths for the summer, with visits to the grave of Calvin Jr. and renewed ties among locals and relatives.
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Plymouth
Coolidge
Paulih's
N. Y
Cady
Calvin, Jr
Hillside
Sim
Mr. Coolidge
John Wilder
Clarence Blanchard
Dempsey Files Preliminary Papers For Boxing License
New York August 9 Jack Dempsey filed the preliminary papers for his boxing license with the state athletic commission today. The move signals a return to professional action after retirement rumors and is confirmed by sport observers in Benton Harbor and surrounding towns.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
State Athletic Commission
Sissons
Benton Harbor
Eleven Victims in Tidal Wave Cruise Incident
In Aug at a lakeshore, an undercurrent pulled bathers into the water, tossing many from the shore. Survivor Blaine Nichols of Buffalo, 18, reported being knocked off by the undertow and swept away before escaping.
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H. Y
Blaine Nichols
Buffalo
Baldwin Bridge Abandonment Considered in Alabama
Washington Aug 9 The Interstate Terminal Commission considers abandoning the Jims line in Escambia County Alabama unless a buyer meets a minimum price. The move hinges on conditional authority to relinquish the track if not sold at the set fee.
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Washington
Jims
Escambia County
Bama
Terminal Interstate Commission
Fascist officers killed in duel in Turin
In Turin today a high tension revolver duel left a fascist officer dead and several fascist supporters wounded amid rising political strife. Local authorities reported the incident as part of escalating violence linked to fascist factions in the city.
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Turin
Italy
First valuation on railroad line reported today
August 9 report from Washington notes an interstate railroad valuation begins with a survey of the lines and assets. The item highlights early movements in rail infrastructure computation and policy context for future pricing.
Rescuers Dig Into Mine to Save Five Men
Rescue workers press toward freeing five trapped miners at the Hudson mine in Salem near the Zinc and Boar Company. After three days of digging and shifting rock, crews work to reach the miners before nightfall as hopes for survivors mix with dangers from the cave-ins.
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Salem
Hudson
Zinc and Boar Company
National
Playgrounds Season Ends With Diverse Contests
The article lists upcoming events and award presentations at Optimist playgrounds and unit centers. It mentions trophies for croquet and tennis champions, folk dance demonstrations, and a round orchestra with Lucie Rivera at multiple locations and times during the week.
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Olke
Sesson
George
Hfe
Minnie Black
Brane
Emma Tamm
Elmovidson
Julie
Finklea David
Ngton
Burglary Suspect Jailed After Incident Near Tifton
Reported burglary case in Tifton Georgia leads to a suspect's arrest after an altercation at a police station entrance. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Ras
Swearing Money Accepted in Alabama Election Booth Plot
An affidavit describes Robert Farnell as offering $50 to place an election booth at a Mobile store. The document notes delivery of the booth and discusses returning ballot boxes, with a 1926 date and notarization by Shelton H. Hendrix in Mobile County. The account cites the Hudoff store location and alleged arrangements to influence voting logistics.
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R. L
Combe
Soham P
Robert Farnell
State of Alabama
Mobile
Shelton H. Hendrix
Farnell
Holcombe
Ala
Hudoff
H Hudoff
Holes
Booth positions cause election dispute amid affidavit revelations
Sheriff Schwarz met with commissioners as he reports no ballot boxes yet distributed in the city. Farnell's affidavit triggered a public exposure and prompted a check of box locations. Towle and Gordon debate booth placement as officials argue order must be maintained and boxes delivered tomorrow morning.
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Farnell
Robert E. Gordon
Schwarz
Missioners
Fagnell
Boo Ha
Gordon
Old Timer Borax Bill Wilson Dies at 70 in Los Angeles
William Borax Bill Wilson, 70, died suddenly at his home in Los Angeles from an acute indigestion attack. He gained note as the man who drove a 20 mule team from San Francisco to Bangor, Maine to advertise borax, becoming a familiar figure during the mining boom era.
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Los Angeles
Aus
William
Bill) Wilson
San Francisco
Bangor
Maine
F. M. Smith
Death Valley
Wilson
Renee
Ib Peare Ag
Ae Se
Aula
Wathent Te
Final road valuations announced for several lines
Final valuation figures show Belt Line Railway of Montana Coast of Oregon valued at 848,608 dollars as of June 1917. Sainte Marie Depot of Michigan listed at 175,360 dollars as of June 30. Other tentative valuations were recorded for three rail lines with rates and dates unclear.
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Washington
Aug
Belt Line Railway
Montfat
Coast 3
Oregon
Sainte Marie
Michigan
Woman struck and killed by streetcar in New Orleans
Lucy Lynch, 67, was killed yesterday after stepping onto streetcar tracks as a car approached. Witnesses say the motorman stopped the car but Lynch moved into its path. the car then struck her. Examination indicated contusions and fractures. authorities prepared to hold a coroner’s inquest today.
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New Orleans
Lucy Lynch
Lake
Mexican typist freed in plot against president case
Dolores Lemus and eight others, all charged with conspiring to harm the president, were released for lack of evidence after questioning of the principal accuser Enrique Orellana. Preliminary proceedings concluded with their release.
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Mexico City
Dolores Lemus
Enrique Orellana
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