Identity Girl Found Unconscious In Police Tendered Home
A young woman deemed to be 18 to 24 years old was found unconscious on a stairway at a fruit wharf area and was sent from police headquarters to her home. Police kept her in custody briefly and later released her, stating she came from a good family and should not have her name disclosed. The incident sparked questions about docketing and handling by officers as authorities investigated the circumstances of her beating and the steps leading to the second-floor offices.
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Miei “Oe
O 'Shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Cates
D. Sheets
Sounty Bolton Me
B. Chamberlain
Peter Collins
Origen Sibley
Sibley
Ish and McWilliams
McWilliams
Walsh
Wom
Ig Police Patrol
Denies Kenyon measure will cut prices
Washington reports that the Kenyon bill to regulate the meat packing industry would raise food costs, with Swift & Company officials arguing it would inflate the cost of living. They claim the bill would disrupt either farmers or packers, risking higher prices. The article also notes a separate report on bandit Jesus Renteria being killed in a crash near Coyame and ongoing pursuit by American forces.
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Washington
Kenyon
Commerce Research Department
Swift & On
Aeture
Ee Ence
Eure
Wale
Weld
Candelaria
Rei Canyon
Jesus Rénteria Cooper
Coyame
Kilteria
Sue Apolino Renny
Would Quit League If Conscription Clause Abolished
A proposed bill by Representative Jones of Washington threatens to pull the United States from the league within two years unless other nations oppose the conscription clause. The measure would prohibit US consent to decisions forcing military or naval action without congressional authorization. It also calls for elected American delegates serving four-year terms with salaries up to 600 annually and a minimum age of 35 for eligibility.
Steamer Moshico to sail for Rio with maiden cargo
The United States Shipping Board announces the steel steamer Moshico will be completed by September 15, built at Mobile, assigned to the Mississippi Shipping Company in New Orleans, and operated between New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro carrying kerosene crude petroleum pig iron pig lead and other commodities.
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United States Shipping Board
Moshico
Sepember 15
Mobile
Mississippi Shiing Company
New Orleans
New Orts
Rio Janeiro
Two Mobileians Enter Navy Service
Henry McClendon of Whistler and Johnson of Mobile left Birmingham yesterday afternoon for duty in the United States Navy. They were recruited at the local time station Saturday. Frank Miller of Tall Miss filed for enlistment at the local station Saturday but failed the physical exam and was rejected.
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Henry McClendon
Whistler
Johnson
Mobile
Automobile Club Distributes New Southeastern Road Maps
The Mobilé Automobile Club has received a supply of the latest road maps for southeastern states to distribute to members. The maps show all new road changes and will aid travelers in this region.
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Mobilé Automobile Club
Selective Service Men Return From Siberia Ahead Of Winter
Representative Home of California told Secretary Baker that 6 500 selective service men with American forces in Siberia will be home before winter. About 3 000 replacements have already gone forward, 1 500 more are ready, and enlistments average about 50 percent. The full withdrawal question was not discussed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sibéria
California
Baker
Siberia
Osborne
Shopmen Await News of Wage Award in Washington Talks
Railroad shopmen who had returned to work in Mobile await the outcome of a White House meeting where President Wilson and Director General Hines discuss a 25 percent wage increase. Officials expected a decision today with a likely grant but no amount specified.
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Mobile
Washington
Wilson
Hines
Psiden
Associated 7
White House
Senate warned of possible nation wide railroad strike
Senator Thomas of Colorado told the Senate that wage demands by railroad workers could trigger a universal transportation strike. He cited a circular from the Shopmen union and AFL officials signaling readiness to strike if no settlement is reached and urged the government to prepare for operating trains to prevent a nationwide disruption.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ste
Senate
Mas
Democrat
Colorado
American Federation of Labor
Thomas
United States
Pistol Carrying Fined Five Hundred Dollars
John Solomon, a man described as a negro, was fined $500 and costs by Recorder D. A. Addington for carrying a concealed pistol. He failed to pay the fine and was sent to the county road for 140 days. Paul Mann, 20, of Birmingham, admitted stealing two shirts and received three months on the county road. Peter Vance, a sailor from Bridgeport, Conn., was held for investigation in connection with the shirts theft but no link was found.
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John Solomon
D. Addington
Solomon
Paul Mann
Birmingham
Ala
Recorder’s Court
Joe
Mann
County Road
Peter Vance
Bridgeport
Conn
Italian Naval Officials Arrive in Boston Aboard Conte di Creer
Rear Admiral Hugo Lontz of the Italian navy and officers from the flagship Conte di Creer are welcomed in Boston. The battleship arrived yesterday and will stay about a week, with most of the crew ashore for sightseeing and meets.
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Boston
Hugo Lontz
Messer
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast from Washington on August 25 predicts partly cloudy conditions for Alabama and Mississippi with likely showers in the southern portions tonight and on Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Alabama
Mississippi
Convict Testifies He Was It Refused to Work
County commissioners heard complaints against Joe Stevene and Ben Lartigue accused of striking two convicts and assaulting youths with a shovel. Convict Sumerall testified he was denied medical aid before joining the road gang. Randall, a trolley passenger, witnessed the assault on a boy as Stevens and Lartigue struck. He described the brutal scene as deputies allegedly forced a youth to endure the beating. The commission continued to hear witnesses in the afternoon session.
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Joe Stevene
Ben Lartigue
Sumerall
SF Works
Randall
Niger
Sal Ian
Stevens
Sumrall
Lartigue
Mr. Randall
Europe
Blackburn Preerling
Rall
Street Car Official Beaten by Strikers
Charlotte North Carolina reports an attack on Drum assistant superintendent of the street car transportation department by strike sympathizers. He was injured about the head as demonstrations occurred and cars were moved off three city lines after a two week strike. Police and fire units were mobilized on the main streets to restore order.
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Charlotte
Ann
Hi. Drum
Transportation Department
Aia
Serbia Considers Mobilizing Army
Paris Aug 25 Romania refuses peace conference division of Banat and Temesvar. Echo de Paris says Serbia may consider mobilizing her whole army and general moron of her forces.
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Paris
Havas
Banat
Temesvar
Rumania
Serbia
Echo de Paris
Moron
Mare tyr s day in Dinant commemorates 600 martyrs
In Dinant on August 23 the city marked Mare tyr s day with a ceremony recalling the 1914 mass execution of 600 inhabitants by German forces. The observance honors those who perished in the Belgian town during World War I.
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Dinant
Huns Refuse Aid to Police in Silesia
Paris August 2 German authorities declined to invite Allied troops to police Silesia until the treaty is ratified. Officials warn of a renewed reign of terror in the province as the issue dominates Allied discussions on whether troops may enter before ratification.
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Silesia
Associated Prees
Paris
Aréme Countechesting Parte
Perk Bou
Oses
Force Alone Will Hold Germany, Senate Panel Says
Washington Aug 25 the senate committee said Germany has been vanquished but only force can deter future world domination. The sub committee endorsed the special defensive treaty with France and urged continued aid to France to recuperate and restore strength, noting constitutional powers and the interest of the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Senate
France
Army Food Sale Second Primary To Be Resumed In Mississippi
The Mobile post office will resume surplus army foods sale tomorrow morning and continue until the original allotment is disposed of. Postmaster Thornton notes unsold staples including bacon beans and roast beef. distribution to nearby cities and towns planned. In Jackson Mississippi the Aug 26 second primary for governor and other state officials will be held, narrowing to Lee M Russell and Oscar G. Talbert as candidates amid clashes at the state capitol.
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Mobile
Thornton
Galewine
Ileen
Associated Press
Jackson
Renee
Electton
Lee M. Russell
Ed Vardaman
Oscar G. Jon
Theodore Bilbo
Dent
Prince
President Poincare Returns to Paris
President Poincare returns to Paris after visiting towns in Alsace and Lorraine, marking the end of his visit to the border regions. He had traveled to inspect the areas and report on developments before resuming duties in the capital.
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President Poincare
Paris
Associated Press
Havas
Poincare
Ouna
Alsace
Lorraine
County Commissioners Clash Over Road Responsibility
The county board fought over who bears blame for bad Union Church Road conditions. A delegation accused the current board of inheriting faults from the former board led by ex member Mr Hagan, while McFadyen and others argued shared responsibility. A motion to repair the Union Church road was passed, directing the road superintendent to act, ending with further procedural clashes on authority.
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Forrmer Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Mobile
Maderman
John D. Hagan
Finlay McFadyen
Ward
McFadyen
Hagan
Board of Commissioners
Union Church
Freeland
Messrs
Hagan and
Meadyen
McLaughlin to Stage Comeback in USTA Championship
Matrice B. McLaughlin of New York has been chosen to open the United States Tennis Association come back tournament at Forest Hills West Side Club courts. McLaughlin, holder of the 1913 lawn tennis title, will meet Arthur from New York as the event kicks off.
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Associated Press
New York
B. Mc Laughlin
Bistenan Tennis Association
West Side
Forest Hills
McLau
Arthur
Honduran Rebels Defeated Near Santa Rosa Frontier
An official Honduran dispatch reports a clash near Santa Rosa by the Guatemalan frontier in which rebels were defeated and many rebels killed or wounded along with injuries to government troops.
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San Sale
Santa Rosa
Railroad signs $11 million Pullman car rental contract
The railroad administration today signed a contract for the annual rental of Pullman cars totaling eleven million dollars. The agreement covers the rental of Pullman coaches for use in railroad service and specifies the terms of payment and carriage arrangements.
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Noreen Sn
Pullman Comores
Air Pilot Die in Plane Crash at Carlstrom Field
Sergeant Pilot Charles Copp, aged man from Tampa, is killed at Carlstrom field Arcadia after his aircraft fell Thursday. Copp's home is listed as Tampa. The Associated Press report notes injuries from the crash led to his death.
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Associated Presa
Tampa
Fra
Charles Copp
Carlstrom Field
Arcadia
Copp
Marseilles Dock Workers Vote For General Strike
Marseilles dock workers today voted to strike for a 20 franc daily wage for an eight hour shift and to ban overtime. The move comes after negotiations stalled with employers. The action could disrupt port operations across the city.
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Marseilles
Associated P. Marseilles
British to issue 250 mile war ribbon medals
London August 12 A P Correspondence says two hundred fifty miles of British war medal ribbon will be issued to the men and women entitled to these decorations under recent edicts of the king.
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London
Associated Press
Women golfers start strong field in Western Golf Assoc tourney
Detroit, Mich. August 26 one of the largest and best entered fields for a women's Western Golf Association tournament moves off for the title at the Detroit Golf Club.
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Detroit
Mich
Cavalry Pursuit and Bandit Skirmishes Near Texas Border
After a storm delays, American forces press six day expedition into territory north of the Rio Grande. Four bandits killed by troops, one by airmen, nine captured by Carranza soldiers. Two American aviators missing yesterday but later reported safe after forced landing near Terlingua Texas. Jesus leader of the bandits reportedly killed. Cavalry in excellent condition after days of hard riding.
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Coyame
Carranza
Jesus Rentefia
Peterson
George K. Bite
A. i Boquet
Holstein Breeders Hold Investigation
In Buffalo New York a Holstein-Friesian meeting convened to probe alleged fraudulent testing and herd records. James of Cleveland chaired a committee after a herdsman Charlies confessed to aiding a dairy operation by tampering with milk pails at Oliver Cabana's facility.
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Presa
Buffalo
N. Y
James
Cleveland
Charlies
Oliver Cabana
Roanoke Dispatch Briefs From August Items
In Roanoke Virginia an Associated Press note mentions Marion and Hulburt with an update on injuries and declined permissions. It references Clate Wy N and an incident involving a skull fracture and prevented activity. See more details in the full report.
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Associated Pi
Roanoke
Marion
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