City election on September 8 for four commissioner seats
At a special morning meeting the city commission set September 8 as the election date to fill four commissioner posts. A proposed enlarged city commission bill is not yet law. The measure would extend terms and possibly keep elected officials in office until another election. Names of ward inspectors and clerks were listed for the election. In Mississippi, results from yesterday's gubernatorial primary showed Lt. Gov. Lee M. Russell leading, with Oscar G Johnston's camp cautious about final outcomes. President Wilson plans a Pacific coast trip within twenty five days to review the fleet, with stops possible in Columbus and Cincinnati.
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Pat J. Lyons
Brent
Francis H; Nwell
P. Roach
Ennell
Noone
Moparett Fi
Bartels
George T. T. E. Smith
Alphonses and
John E.ane
Nichopanelich
A. Adams
A. J. Bretames J. Quill, Jr
Louis Ibson
Harry Crawford
Co. Ward
A. Reny Nelson
Brettel
R. B. Turner
James Kler
Ward
L. W. Imms
M. V. Bar
L. Donaghue
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T. J. Har
Eath Ward
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Thomas Altz
Lawrence Arias
Ritz
T. Chipalich
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Henry Marcet
Helter
George B. Colgin
Frommell
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Miss
Lee M. Russell
Russell
Oscar G. Johnston
Wilson
Erie
Pacific Coast
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San Francisco
Retary sPumulty
Columbus
Cincinnati
German diplomat Haniel von Haimhausen for ambassador role
Berlin reports Haniel von Haimhausen, 68, counsellor at the German Embassy in Washington, selected for appointment as German ambassador to the United States. Officials doubt acceptance, noting many embassy figures are viewed with suspicion regarding wartime intrigues. The White House aims to start a tour soon with plans to meet General Pershing in the West or Midwest.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Haniel von Haimhausen
Washington
Authe
Senate
General Pershing
New York
Tumulty
Possi
Pershi
Louis
Missour
Army food sale slows as post office restocks supplies
Post office sale of army food continued this morning with few buyers taking small orders. About 60 orders were placed today and yesterday, most under case lots, as remaining items like corned beef and beans stocked by a surplus officer are expected to last several days.
Bond Yet Unposted in Murnan Seizure Suit
United Shipping Board sues Murnan Shipbuilding in detinue in district court over seized materials valued at about 1 000 000 feet of yellow pine fir and juniper. Shipyard has not posted bond, officials say, while claims of indebtedness by the shipyard and its creditors total roughly 151 000 dollars. Items remain held by the marshal pending bond filing.
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United Shipping Board
United States Mar
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Marshal's
Shipping Board
Cust A Pat
United States
Arehal
Court Records Note Reckless Driving Fine for 9 Crawford
A court record shows nine Crawford was fined 16 dollars for reckless driving after an accident involving Louis Biount at Claiborne and Lipscombe. The brief item notes the southern street side of the thoroughfare and Ke lington as context.
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Crawford
Kelington
Louis Biount
Claiborne and
Lipscombe
Alabama congressmen push for new Marine Hospital
An appropriation of 70000 is allocated to repair the current Marine Hospital but Alabama lawmakers press for a wholly new building. The Citronelle site in Mobile County is also proposed for a hospital to treat gassed soldiers, touted as the highest point inland between Boston and Galveston.
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Public Health Service
Washington
Alabama
Mobile
Citronelle
Mobile County
Boston
Galveston
Police Officer Denied Bail in Murder Case
Horton Barney Horton, a signal operator, was denied bail after being charged with murdering his wife in their home on August 9. Horton was held to the October grand jury without bond after a preliminary examination in recorder's court. Witnesses including Mrs Josephine Rhodes testified to hearing two shots and seeing Mrs Horton fall.
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Barney Ares
Horton
Joseph Bunch
North Julia Street
Recorder’s Court
Josephine Rhodes
Rton
Putin
Barney
Rhodes
Labor Day rail travel urged as troop moves loom
Washington officials advised travelers to buy tickets and sleeper reservations early for Labor Day. Director General Hines warned that arrivals of divisions from France and other troop movements in the next two weeks will demand many railway cars, though all possible equipment will be made free for holiday traffic.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
France
Official probe developments emphasized in Mobile food board
Officials indicate the Mobile food board is gathering price data from wholesale and retail merchants as part of a federal cost of living probe. The board works with Justice Department agents and is expanding its activity to all lines, with no action yet on rents. Herbert Lyons notes continued complaints but says the board lacks authority on rents.
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Mobile Food Administration Board
Eee
Apa
Food Board
Department of Justice
Department
United States District Attorney
Herbert Lyons
Senator
Fire minor in Bienville cafe kitchen on St Francis
A small blaze broke out in the rear of the Bienville cafe on St Francis street near Conception shortly before noon. It started where a stovepipe enters the ceiling, igniting grease. the fast fire department response limited damage to minor scorch in the kitchen walls and ceiling.
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Bienville
St. Francis Street
Conception
Webb Faces Jury Trial in Cattle Dipping Case
Calvert Alabama rancher F A Webb is charged with violating state livestock sanitary law by failing to dip his cattle as required. Arraigned on the indictment, the defendant seeks a jury trial in the case.
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F. A. Webb
Calvert
Aliz
Weather forecast for Aug 27 night and showers
The Weather Press reports a forecast for Aug 27 night in waanane ON indicating probable showers. Further details are truncated in the text.
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Waanane ON
Frierson Wins Lieutenant Governor Nomination in Mississippi
Oscar G Johnston leads Lauderdale County figures in Lauderdale run off with 2415 to 2087 for the governor nomination. In Mississippi and Tennessee reporting complete returns show fragmented results with Buck defeating Myers for clerk and Frierson elected lieutenant governor by margin in Pickens and Columbus area.
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Frierson
John F. Frierson
Columbus
H. H. Cassell
Pickens
W. J. Buck
Waites Court
George C. Myers
Johnson
Eee
Ned
Associated Press
Meridia Miss
Lauderdale County
Oscar G. Johnston
Russell
Charlotte Cars to Resume Limited Operation in City
Southern Public Utilities plans to restart streetcars on a limited schedule in Charlotte N C as city authorities authorize. The riot at the street car barn left five dead and several wounded with guards patrolling all sections.
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Charlotte
N. C
Southern Public Utilities Company
Oo Companies
Reet
J. de Aldred
Will. Hammond
Public Utilities Company
No relief in sight from car shortage hits Alabama shippers
W M Boykins assistant superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad warned the car shortage is nationwide and worsening with increased postwar demand. He said railroads were told by the railroad administration the shortage affects all lines and coal cars are scarce, hitting Alabama shippers hardest as coal dealers prepare for market needs.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Railroad Administration
Boykin
Alabama
Dairymen Fined Under Health Law
J R Ingersoll, a 9 Pa dairyman, was fined $10 by the recorder for too high bacteria in his dairy. Wolff, city milk inspector, testified the milk depot contained bacteria over the legal limit. The case against Rettig was dismissed as he had only bought milk that day from Ingersoll.
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Scenic Company Incorporated Here
The Gulf Coast Scenic Studio Company organized in this city to provide scenic effects for theaters auditoriums and halls and motion picture machines filed incorporation papers in probate court today with capital of $3.00. Incorporators include R. E. Randle F. L Thornhill Jessye C Thornhill all residents of E
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R. E. Randle
F. L
Thornhill
Jessye C. Thornhill
Sulligent Mill Burn Causes 75000 Dollar Loss
A hand sawmill owned by the Kentucky Hang Company of Lexington burned in Sulligent Alabama last night causing about 75000 dollars in damage. The origin of the fire is unknown. dry kilns and several million feet of lumber were saved.
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Birmingham
Ala
Kentucky Hang Company
Lexington
United States Reacts To Armenian Crisis And Turkish Policy
Washington reports no progress in U S efforts to influence New Mexico labor and a Turkish military response. Paris notes informal warning to Turkey over Armenian massacres and American delegates Bristols report on Near East conditions. Crane and King return to Paris to brief on Syria and Asia Minor.
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Associated Press
Paris
Turkey
Mark
Brigtol
United States
Hei
Supreme Council of the Cent
Delefs
Bristol
Great Britain
France
Charlies
Early fall chill grips Virginia and nation
The daybreak temperature in Richmond reached 53.2 degrees as August cold persists east of the Mississippi. The nationwide cold wave, driven by high pressure over the plains, is expected to continue for a day or two with Richmond recording a low of 54 degrees, just below the August low.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Weather Bureau
Plains
Richmond
Detroit Legion to Hear Col Roosevelt
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt leads a Detroit visit on his national tour to support returning soldiers. He tours local plants to study re employment methods and will address the Michigan American Legion posts at a rally, where ten distinguished service medals will be presented to Detroit soldiers.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Bigh
Ans
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Two Officials Removed From U S Lapland
Federal authorities refused comment on the removal from the steamship Lapland of James H. Maurer chairman of the Pennsylvania old age pension commission and A Epstein Harrisburg director. They were taken off three minutes before sailing and passports cancelled by orders from the state department. Maurer left for Washington to seek action by Pennsylvania congressional delegation.
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Associated Press
New York
Lapland
James H. Maurer
Reading
A. Epstein
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Old Age Pension Commission
State Department
Rer
Washington
Pennsylvania
Supreme Council Considers Treaty With Austria
Paris, Aug 27. The supreme council of the peace conference met this morning to consider the treaty with Austria. This week the council will hold morning sessions while Premier Ce and Foreign Minister Pichon attend the discussion in the chamber of deputies in the afternoon. M Clemenceau has ordered the cabinet to be present at every session in the chamber until the treaty is completed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Austria
Ceeinister Pichon
Chamber of Deputies
M. Clemenceau
Hungary Demands Bela Kun Return From Austria
Hungary has demanded the extradition of Bela Kun and his associates from Vienna. The request was sent to the Austrian foreign office in Basle on August 27, seeking their transfer back to Hungary to face charges related to the former Hungarian communist government.
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Associated Press
Basle
Bela Kun
Hungary
Vienna
Quien Betrayer of Edith Cavell Labeled Ally Foe
Paris reports reveal Quien as betrayer of Edith Cavell acted as a foe to Allied forces. Trial records cite his contact with Geo Gage and Mme Bodart as key in aiding escape efforts for Germans. Prosecution notes map aid led to Bodart’s condemnation by a German court martial.
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Paris
Geo Gage
Quien
Mme
Bodart
Sine Nontek
Edith Cavell
California Strike Situation Unchanged
California railroad workers faced ongoing strikes with multiple unions involved. Reports indicate spread plans and renewed activity in Pacific coast lines, including the Los Angeles area, as rail services were disrupted and ticket sales affected.
Colonel Griscom Coming Home From London to Paris
Colonel Lloyd C. Griscom former US ambassador to Italy and veteran officer at the British war office left London for Paris this morning. He will join General Pershing the American commander and return to the United States with him.
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London
Lloyd CC. Griscom
United States
Italy
British War Office
Paris
Griscom
Monarch Pershing
Iet
Fire destroys Masonic temple in Little Rock
Fire of undetermined origin early today destroyed the old Masonic temple used by the National Bank and two adjoining buildings in Little Rock Arkansas. The loss is about 250000 dollars with damage to surrounding structures and potential closures for investigation into the cause.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Masonic
Puch © National Bank
Pershing Reviews French Troops at Hotel Des Invalides
General Pershing reviewed a Paris garrison regiment in front of the Hotel Des Invalides and decorated officers and soldiers. This was his last public appearance before departing for Brest next Sunday.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pershing
Hotel Des Invalides
Brest
First Division Arrives in Gotham
The advance guard of the First division arrives in New York from Brest aboard the transport Pastores. Nineteen officers and thirty enlisted men will disembark Saturday and begin arranging for the reception and deployment of the division.
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Gotham
Associated Press
New York
Brest
Pastores
Duel Tragedy in Philadelphia Miss Ends With Suspect Hangs Self
Ben Kilpatrick, held in the hammer and crowbar duel death case that killed two men, hanged himself in the county jail. An axe was found nearby with blood and hair. Authorities link a woman to the case as investigations promise further developments.
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Philadelphia
Miss
Ben Kilpatrick
Celle
Kilpatrick
Alabama Governor OKs Mobile County School Board Bill
The bill by Representative Dobbs abolishes the Mobile county board of school commissioners and creates a five member state appointed board. Governor Kilby signed the measure which assigns three classes of terms: two members class one until 1920, two members class two until 1922, and one member class three until 1924.
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Ala
Dobbs
Mobile
Mobile County
Morgan's Cavalry Holds Reunion in Kentucky
In Olympian Springs Kentucky on August 27 the Morgan's Men Association held its seventeenth annual reunion with forty one Morgan's Cavalry members in attendance. The gathering opened as veterans reflected on the Confederate era and the convention's activities included an annual roll call and a story telling session. Ten members of Morgan's Cavalry have died since last year’s reunion.
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Associated Press
Olympian Springs
Morgan'sonfederate Cavalry
Morgan's Men Association
Morgan's Cavalry
Bandit Leader Silverio Soto Reported Dead in Sinaloa
A communication to the war department from Lieutenant Antonio Iarezuelos, a federal army officer in Sinaloa, reports the death of bandit leader Silverio Soto who had been active in the state for some time.
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Mexico’city
Associated Press
Silverio Soto
Sinaloa
War Department
Antonio Iarezuelos
British Stop Work On Warships Reported In Control Move
London reports order halting work on most warships with exceptions for ships already requisitioned or cheaper to finish. Devonport and Portsmouth yards feature in the decision as private cruisers destroyers and other vessels face possible continuation or breakup depending on cost and war needs.
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London
Devonport
Portsmouth
Sir Alfred Dixon Departs for Cotton Conference
Sir Alfred Dixon chairman of England's cotton board arrives in New York aboard the George en route to the international cotton conference in New Orleans this September. He expects about a hundred English cotton owners to attend the event.
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Associated Press
New York
Sir Alfred
Dixon
Cotton Board of England
Southampton
George
New Orlean
Alfred
Polish Troops Close on Myslowetz Garrison
Reports say Polish forces surround a garrison at Myslowetz in upper Silesia and are expected to force surrender. Official commentary notes German forces read by Belino while advancing near the Beresina river about fifty miles from Minsk in western Russia.
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London
Upper Silesia
Myslowetz
Belsino
Adda
Beresina
Minsk
Russia
Bolshevik Forces Seize Pskov and Volga Targets
Bolshevik forces claim capture of Pskov southwest of Petrograd and report advances toward Volga towns 120 miles southwest of Izhevsk. Claims include occupation of Bo and Povorino as they press Denikin territory.
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Pskov
Petrograd
Ici
Denikine
Ishin
Volga
Ion
Tearitain
Ae Niles
Cear
Povorino
Dupont Considers Buying Nitro Town Site
Associated Press reports Dupont Chemical Co. may bid to purchase Nitro West Virginia, site of the second largest wartime powder plant. Government agents urged bids on the town including storage plants and homes. up to 20,000 residents could be sold to the highest bidder.
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Associated Press
Per Chaton
W. Va
Dupont Chemical Company
Nitro
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