Found Washington marble bust in New York reappears after 70 years
Mitchell Kennerlee announced he found the marble bust of George Washington in Manhattan. The piece, sent by France and believed destroyed in the 1851 congressional library fire, was authenticated as a work by French sculptor Pierre Jean David.
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Merchants from three states gather for Mobile buyers week
In Alexandria and across Louisiana, the Ku Klux Klan faces trial of suspended officials tied to anti mask laws and governor Fuqua. Mobile hosts a three day buyers week with registrations near 200, plus Pensacola and Mississippi coast visitors.
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Spotty Aspect Is Only Feature Of Stock Exchange
New York trading opened with uneven price moves as profit taking returned and long positions saw renewed testing. Several stocks set new highs including American International Corporation Texas Gulf Sulphur Nash Motors Goodyear and Gimbels reflecting mixed demand across groups. Cotton futures in New York opened firm with October around 25.72 to 25.83 and cold December January March May at 25.07 25.06 25.35 and 25.50. New Orleans futures opened steady with October 24.935 December 24.91 January 24.86 March 25.18 bid May 24.97 bid.
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Potatoes Trade Slows Amid Rain as U.S. Shipments Rise
Chicago reports a slow market with rain dampening activity and 92 carloads received. Total U S shipments reach 588 cars while Midwest prices show varied sacked cobbler values across states from Kansas and Missouri to Nebraska and Virginia, with OHIO and Kentucky figures noted.
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Reunion committee lays groundwork for October gathering
The United Confederate Veterans and allied groups plan a state reunion in October. M. T. Judge and R. A. Christian led discussions on programing and finances, aiming to raise 1600 dollars beyond a 1000 dollar set aside. Taylor Peck coordinates parade participation and entertainment. the full committee meets again Monday at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Coolidge Sentiment Declared Found Across Regions
New York August 19 George Barr Baker publicity director of the Republican National Committee announced that pronounced Coolidge sentiment prevails in the far west and the Mississippi Valley states. Baker returned to report the regional support after touring the party’s eastern headquarters.
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La Marea Repairs Voyage After Caribbean Gounds
La Marea third United Fruit steamer to founder in Caribbean waters in a year is en route to Mobile for repairs after running aground on Colorado Reef off Cuba. The British-registered 2148 net ton steamer carries coconuts and bananas and should not suffer cargo loss from the delay. Previous United Fruit ships San Gil and Coronado faced similar fates this year and arrived for repairs.
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Mobile bank leads first purchase of Port of Mobile bonds
The Merchants Bank of Mobile headed a syndicate that bought the first ten million dollar bond issue for the port’s development, with one million purchased in Montgomery. Steiner Brothers of Birmingham and Caldwell & Co. of Nashville joined. The $28,500 premium funds land acquisitions for docks and terminals, with bonds at 4.5 percent, maturing at $25,000 yearly from 1934 to 1973 in $1,000 denominations.
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Seaman Pleads Guilty to Wrist Watch Theft
Thomas P. Mitchell, a seaman, pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing a wrist watch from Catherine Fisher on Church and St Emanuel streets. Recorder Grove bound him over to the grand jury under a $500 bond. Allen Watson was fined $101 and costs for pistol shooting of Andrew Taylor on Turner docks.
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Gulf disturbance nears Porto Rico in Atlantic report
A gulf disturbance was central a short distance north of Porto Rico this morning. The storm moves northwest at about 300 miles daily with moderate intensity. Porto Rico lies roughly 1,500 miles from Mobile. Forecast for Mobile area calls for generally fair weather with little temperature change in the next 24 hours.
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50 Gallon Still Found and Prohibition Case Filed
Deputies recovered a 50 gallon still and six barrels of mash yesterday afternoon on the Club House Branch west of Spring Hill. The destruction was reported to the sheriff by Deputy Sheriffs Birch and Stringfellow. Emma Johnson faced the acting recorder on a prohibition violation charge with the case continued until tomorrow.
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Three Arrested After Raid on Two Stills Near Gulfcrest
John Byrd Daly Broadus and Lee Orso were arrested yesterday by state and federal officers in a raid on two stills near Gulfcrest. They waived preliminary examination and were committed to jail on charges of possessing a still and manufacturing liquor. Officers seized about 700 gallons of beer mash and 15 gallons of liquor.
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Slots Seized by County Forces in Gambler Crackdown
Deputies confiscated two slot machines in Magazine Point as part of a campaign against the Roscoes gang that extended from the city into the county. Storekeeper J F Mayo was jailed on gambling device charges after deputies Rogers and Bernstein found a two bit machine and a nickel machine in his shop.
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Chickens Stolen in Crichton Night Burglary
Thieves entered Wiley Strickland's Crichton yard late last night and stole five chickens. Sheriff Paul G. Cazalas was informed, deputies were dispatched, but the culprits escaped before capture.
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Probe Ordered on Proposed Increase in Cotton Linter Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an investigation into Texas Pacific railroad plans to raise freight rates on cotton linters from various stations to New Orleans. The move was announced August 19 by the Inter national News Service.
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Forged Message Believed to Have Sparked World War
Vienna reports an autopsy on the war outbreak credits a forged telegram with driving Emperor Francis Joseph to declare war on Serbia in 1914. Col Seliger, former Vienna War Office press chief, says a telegram claimed the emperor had signed, but the act was forged. Four Bosnian frontier casualties are cited.
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League Council Meet to Discuss Mosul Frontier Oil
The League of Nations convokes its council for August 29 in Geneva to address military control of central European powers, armament cuts, and the Iraq Turkey frontier in Mosul. Britain urges council action if Lausanne talks fail, and U S representation may be sought over open door oil concessions.
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Britain Seeks Larger League Council May Wake German Entry
Geneva reports indicate Britain plans to propose expanding the League of Nations council. The move could pave the way for Germany to join, but Brazil and Spain fear losing non permanent seats. Some suggest a staged approach with a non permanent seat first, then a permanent one later to ease friction.
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Bitter fighting in Trans-Jordan between government forces and Wahabi rebels
In Trans-Jordania fierce engagements unfolded as Wahabi insurgents attacked Tarash and other towns. Government commanders Khalac Elta and Arif led a counterattack with local tribesmen, killing 309 rebels, taking prisoners, and seizing camels and equipment.
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Wyoming Voters Name Nominees in State Primary
Cheyenne August 19 Wyoming holds a state wide primary to select candidates for senator congress and state offices. Little pre election interest shown. Democrat Joseph C O Mahoney of Cheyenne opposed for the nomination by Robert R Rose judge of the eighth judicial district and Leroy Laird state highway superintendent.
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Settlement of tax case set for first hearing tomorrow
Washington August 19 The new federal board of tax appeals will hold its first hearing with arguments in the appeal of John H Parrott Roanoke Va The amount involved is $35000 but the case marks the first formal public attempt to settle a federal tax dispute
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Italians Landed Under New Law At Boston Port
The Scythia, Cunard liner from Liverpool with Queens Town for New York, landed 683 passengers at Boston under the new quota immigration law effective July 1. Among them 292 were immigrants, and authorities planned to verify passports as part of the state government process.
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Mississippi Democrats Vote As Polls Open For Senator Race
Mississippi Democrats went to the polls to nominate a United States senator and fourHouse seats with several incumbents facing opposition. Democratic nomination viewed as election, pitting Pat Harrison against former Governor Earl Brewer, while other districts list challengers Ross Collins Floyd Loper J W Collier and opponents in the seventh and eighth districts. A supreme court justice and six highway commissioners also up for nomination.
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Divine hops off on lengthy trip
Father John J. Sullivan leaves Mitchell Field at 4 a.m. in a De Havilland plane piloted by Lt. M. L. Eliott on a transcontinental flight. The journey includes refueling in Cleveland and a Chicago stop, with Chicago to San Francisco to Visit families of aviators killed in the war.
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Argentine flier’s plane wrecked during takeoff
Major Pedro Zanni, Argentine round the world flier, was in an accident at Canton when his aircraft overturned on takeoff. He and his crew escaped uninjured but the plane was put out of commission.
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Port Sudan Under Martial Law Proclaimed
Cairo Aug 19 reports martial law declared in Port Sudan where British rule has reached its peak. Several Egyptian officials have been arrested by the military.
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Fights Leave Kentucky Towns With Multiple Fatalities
Dispatches from Harlan and surrounding counties report a week of gun battles with a heavy toll. In Mountain Church area and near Pinson Fork, several people die or are fatally wounded. Officers and civilians, including Deputy Peter Cline and moonshiner Thomas Hudgon, suffer injuries amid illicit-dealer clashes.
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Pinchot Seeks Preparedness In National Defense Day
Governor Pinchot in Harrisburg explains his stance on National Defense Day urging peace if possible but noting war remains legal. He calls for strong national forces and says it is the duty to help federal efforts while awaiting a world crime of war. He directs Pennsylvania National Guard to assemble for the test.
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Italian to Fly with Yankee Squad
Liev Locatelli the Italian aviator who arrived from Pisa will fly with the American round the world fliers. He will accept Flight Commander Lieutenant Lowell H. Smith's invitation to accompany the Americans on their Atlantic crossing.
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Rebels pursued by Brazil federals near Parana border
Brazilian federal troops operate in the southwestern part of Parana near the Parana border as they pursue rebels. Official dispatches report continued pursuit from La Nación’s Santos correspondent with sparse details.
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Brazilians Fire on Uruguay Troops Reported
A frontier incident near Montevideo raises tensions as Brazilian troopers exchange fire with Uruguayan forces. Reports from two papers describe the clash and ongoing patrol operations.
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