Legislators to Tour Mobile Harbor by Special Train
The Alabama legislature plans to bring over a hundred members to Mobile aboard a six car Pullman special train to inspect the harbor. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce backs reduced railroad rates to finance the trip, aiming to boost development and showcase Mobile’s port. Officials indicated the move could cost about 1400 dollars instead of 2200, with rate arrangements under study.
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Alabama
Mobile
Washington
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Conpas
Railroad Administration
Alabama Senate
Ate
Commerce Commission
Legistate
Atlanta
Taxicab Operator Faces Assault Charge in Louisiana Court
Williams, a taxicab operator, is charged with assaulting George Anderson, a carpenter, in a Louisiana recorder's court. Williams says Anderson annoyed his wife. Anderson denies insulting Mrs. Williams. The testimony describes a blow to Anderson’s jaw with an iron rod, leaving swelling on the left side of his face. Williams presented a shredded shirt he said showed Anderson’s assault.
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Williams
ag_George Anderson
Carpenter
Recorder’s Court
Anderson
M. Williams
Andreon
Tate
Swilliams
Peck Rites Held in Grand Rapids for WWI Soldier
The funeral for William Henry Peck, a Battle Creek native who died from war injuries in France, was held in Grand Rapids with services at St Mark's. Peck, a World War I veteran, was survived by Mrs S H Peck and others, with a family delegation in attendance.
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William Henry Peck
H. Peck
Neisco
France
Grand Rapids
F. Peck
St. Mark's
Couple Warned to End Their Quarrels
A couple faced a disorderly conduct charge after a domestic disturbance. The complainant, residing at a street address, alleged ongoing quarrels and abuse leading to the warrant request.
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Auple
O. McDevitt
Edington
Co. Wasband
Local Weather Forecast Highlights Rain Clusters
The Weather Tin reports an approaching front with local showers and thunder possible across regions. Forecasters expect scattered activity tonight and into tomorrow with brief cooling and humid conditions.
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Mississippi
Postoffice Store Sees Very Light Sales At Mobile
Surplus army foodstuffs at the Mobile post office moved slowly this morning with few buyers. Postal officials report Uncle Sam’s grocery sales waning in recent days as Tuesday’s receipts neared 650 dollars and Wednesday’s close showed a little over 300 dollars. Most orders are not case lots and will be reassembled from Atlantia before delivery, leaving staples like flour and hash largely unsold.
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Mobile
Uncle Sam
Atlantia
Rice shipments moved via Warrior line to ease New Orleans crop flow
Large rice consignments from New Orleans, grown in Louisiana fields, are due to arrive over the Mississippi Warrior line in coming days. Wholesale buyers expect lower prices. officials note that other lines are limited. The Louisiana crop is reported excellent, with farmers receiving up to 15 dollars per barrel. Over 4000 sacks already reached New Orleans as Mobile buyers place sizable orders.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mobile
Mississippi
Coten
Alo Pi
Mississippi River
Miss Bose Resumes Sunday School Work in Alabama
Miss Freda Bose, formerly of Mobile, will resume active service for the Alabama Sunday School Association on October 1. She will direct vaneeople's work and has helped organize the first state boys and older girls conferences. Her programs have influenced standards used by the International Sunday School Association.
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Freda Bose
Mobile
Alabama
Alabama Sunday School Association
John D. Bose
South
Miss Rose
American Sunday School Worker
Selma
International Sunday School Association
America
Lake Geneva
Ex Service Men Plan 10th Excursion Voyage
About 300 ex service men and officers will be aboard the steamer on an excursion from the city to Ha Beach. The trip features a musical program with dancing and vaudeville as the evening’s entertainment.
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The
Legion
Economics Course Opens at Spring Hill Community House
The home economics and health course under the Wo men’s War Service of Mobile opened at Spring Hill community house and will run through Saturday. Mrs M. home demonstration agent for Mobile county directs the program with Erwin Craighead and Mrs James R. Hill delivering addresses and a noon session followed by evening games.
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Womn
War Service of Mobile
Spring Hill
Mobile
Erwin Craighead
James R
A Tring Hill
Warrior Barge Due With Cargo of Coal
Warrior river vessel Warrior barge nearing readiness to carry coal cargo under service by Lee Volcano, with details partially obscured in the report.
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Warrior
Warrior River
Om Lee
New Port Aid Bill Favored After Committee Rewrite
The Mobile county Craft substitute bill to aid the port of Mobile was rewritten to remove objectionable features and will be favorably reported by the senate committee on constitutional revisions. It limits state aid to Mobile port projects and will be placed on the calendar for subsequent legislative days. Several solicitors spoke at the hearing as the bill moves closer to enactment.
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Senate
Montgomery
Ala
Craft
Mobile County
Mobile
Senate Committee
Fact Bee
Chain
Telberlain
Mobte
Pirevast
Civil Lefe
Three Held on Prohibition Violations and Resisting Arrest
West ree is fined ninety one dollars and costs for public drunkenness resisting arrest and violating the prohibition law. Jackson is fined one hundred one dollars and costs for violation of the dry laws. Ones of Ronas is fined fifty one dollars and costs for violating the dry laws of the state. Arrests followed by deputies on Davis avenue and West street after alleged drinking and abusive language.
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Ree West
Courtere
Seokenk
Jackson
Ronas
Davis Avenue
West Street
West
Expect Decision in Convict Case Tuesday
The county board of revenue and erect commissioners heard evidence on cruelty to animals. D Hagan indicated copies would be shared with commissioners and a board decision would be rendered at the next Tuesday meeting with a designated judge directing the conduct of the proceedings.
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County Board of Revenue
D. Hagan
First City Paid for Park Property in Burned Area Square
The city paid four thousand fifty dollars to Lee B. Booth and relatives for parcels in the Madison Canal Claiborne Franklin square to be used as park land. Other owners await compensation as the city moves to complete the purchase.
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Madison, Canal
Claiborne and
Franklin Streets
Lee B. Booth
Booth
Sadie Danni
Motorcycle purchase adds police bikes to De Seu fleet
The mayor announced another motorcycle was bought for the De Seu police department. The department now has two bicycles and two motorcycles on duty day and night under city leadership.
Missing Woman Search Begun for Julia Landrum Brady
Relatives of E. W. M. Brady, known as Julia Virginia Landrum of Crichton, opened a missing person search after not hearing from her since early reports. Ada Reed and Miss Landrum, sisters, said they had not heard from Mrs. Brady for some time and are anxious to locate her.
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E. W. M. Brady
Julia Virginia Landrum
Crichton
Innes
Ada Reed
Miss Landrum
Brady
Vance Cleared of Vagrancy Charge
Sir Clayton Vance, alleged negro doctor, was arrested last week by Deputy Sheriff Walter Burch for vagrancy but was cleared of the charge. The report provides few verifiable details and references an additional unspecified charge.
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Vance
Clayton “Vance
Walter Burch
Wena
Navy to Sell Discarded Vessels at Bargain Sale
More than 100 naval ships of varied types, including seven old gunboats and several convoy yachts, will be auctioned. Vessels listed include Essex Yantic Gopher Isle de Luson San Juan de Austria and Don Juan de Austria, plus submarine chasers built for German U boats. Bids accepted at the Navy Department until noon September 4.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Essex
Yanile de Ker
San
Princeton
Retaa
Eagle
Yantic
Gopher
Isle de Luson
Don Juan de Austria
Tlakes
de Isle de
Germany
Atlantic Coast
Cattleman Opposes Packers Regulation in Senate Hearing
A Cattleman warns against government control of packers as senators reopen bills by Kenyon and Keck. M Ammons leads a Southern delegation in opposition, saying regulation should not strip the industry of due process. The discussion notes that stricter penalties require a hearing in court before enforcement.
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Washington
Kenyon
Keck
Senate Agriculting Committee
M. Ammons
Ornor
Penns
Rey Map
Pena
Cortests Tor Nadell
Louisiana
New Monster Plane Sets Speed Record Across Nation
The 100 mile flight completed in 58 minutes marks a milestone for a 50 foot long craft with a 95 foot wingspan and twin 400 horsepower Liberty engines. Alfred W. Law son, head of the owning company, announced the transcontinental effort begun from Milwaukee with 26 passengers aboard. The craft aims to blaze a cross country path as a speed proving step.
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Chica
Milwaukee
Alfred W. Lawson
May divert wheat through Orleans request to Julius Barnes
A joint appeal from the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Texas Grain Dealers Association asks Julius Barnes of the Federal Grain Corporation to set a new low rate for grain shipments from Texas to New Orleans. They urge diverting part of the Texas crop from Galveston due to Galveston’s insufficient handling capacity while New Orleans has more ships.
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Julius Barnes
Fed Grain Corporation
West Texas Ber of Commerce
Texas Grain Dealers’ Association
Texas
New Orleans
Galveston
New Or
Barnes
Aviator Delivers Letters From Windsor to Prince of Wales
U S A pilot Eden L M Foote competed in the New York Toronto air race, carried letters to the Prince of Wales, and landed safely at Windsor. A damaged motor forced the ship to be shipped to Mineola for repairs.
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Windsor i
Eden L M. Foote
Windsor
Mineola
British net artists defeat Frenchmen in Davis Cup trials
In Deauville France British players won the final singles to pick the team for the Australia Davis Cup clash. Davison defeated Laurentiz 3 2 and Colonel Algernon Kingscote beat Andre Gobert 7 5 in the decisive matches.
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Deauville
France
Davison
Laurentiz
Algernon R. F. Kingscote
Andre Gobert
Russell leads Mississippi governor race as returns near complete
Aug. 38 Russell holds a growing lead for governor with about 7 000 votes margin as returns from three counties near completion. With 138 114 votes tabulated at noon, Leake and Greene counties show Russell ahead by 6 942. John F. Frierson of Lowndes county to be lieutenant governor. native of Claiborne county and longtime Columbus attorney.
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Pasos Miss
Russell
Leake
Greene
Mas Rusae Ecu
Germany
John F. Frierson
Lowndes County
Mississi
Claiborne County
Columbus
Frierson
France Seen Ratifying Peace Treaty With Germany Soon
Paris dispatch reports the French chamber of deputies expected to ratify the peace treaty with Germany shortly despite counterviews. After ratification, debates will resume on objections and protections, then discuss the Franco American treaty on defense and related reforms.
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France
HMNS
Paris
Weansoacy
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Regs
Chamber
Sace
Lorraine
Pittsburgh Strike Situation Unchanged
Pittsburgh area note says car service unlikely to resume today as negotiations with the striking carmen's union continue. Receivers of the Pittsburgh Railway Company issued the statement after a conference with union representatives.
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BURGH
Pitts IH
Pittsburgh Railway Company
Carmen’s Union
Chicago tradesmen vote to stay out
Chicago Aug 2 8 A strong strike threat centering on 116000 building trades workers persisted after the Carpenters district council rejected 97 cents an hour in favor of a firm one dollar. Federal mediators and Mayor Thompson had been working toward a settlement until the vote ended those hopes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Carpenters’ District Council
Senac Ers
Thompson
Campaign Badges Planned for Militia Officers and Men
Paris reports indicate the Silesian situation has improved. Washington announces campaign badges will be issued to officers and enlisted militia personnel with required service, sold at cost through army depots on certificates proving eligibility.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aug
Mexican Senate weighs oil lands act change
The Mexican Senate considers altering the 1917 oil nationalization policy tied to article 27. Debates focus on regulating oil holdings and potential impact on foreign interests as the chamber weighs a draft law from the presidency.
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Senate
Senates
Carranza
Chamber of Deputies
Associated Press
Rail Yard Strike Continues In West With Mixed Oakland Output
A railroad strike involving yard and switchmen on three major lines persists in the western states. Oakland reports trains moving on some lines while Los Angeles remains congested. Government officials indicate improved conditions but offer no clear plan to resume full operation if the strike endures.
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Associated Press
San Franisco
Oakland
Los Angeles
Brotherhood
Orniehs
Taut
Puede
Ing
Washington
Aus
Railroad unions threaten federal takeover if strike continues
Cleveland reports that unless members of the Brotherhoods of the Packing Coast Folk Union go back to work by tomorrow morning the unions will seek federal intervention to operate the federally controlled railroads.
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Cleveland
Uniess
Bers
Packte Oaat Fogaen
Brotherhoods
Gompers Sets Meeting on Railroad Wage Policy
Samuel Gompers returned from Europe and met in Washington with officials of the fifteen railway unions to discuss President Wilsons wage policy and the governments inquiry into railroad conditions. A statement on the unions stance was expected after the conference.
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Washington
Europe
Samuel Gompers
Aner Federation of Labor
Wilson
Twelve Aviators After Big Prize at Mineola
Aug 25 28 Mineola hosts the international New York to Toronto round trip race for a $10,000 prize. Twelve aviators have completed the return leg, including Lt H H George who started from Toronto for Mineola and back. Lt Col Harold Hartney completed the round trip last night and plans another flight with Le Pere aircraft carrying Lt Col W C Sherman as passenger.
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Nfwola
Honsignor
Mineola
New York
Toronto
H. H. George
de Haviland Four
Harold Hartney
W. C. Sherman
Air Service
American Army Food Sold to Belgians
Surplus army food supplies stored in Antwerp and the Hook of Holland were sold recently to the Belgian government for $11,006,000. The food came from America for the army of occupation and Belgium plans to buy clothing and other army material in Antwerp. Sales are handled by the United States liquidation commission which has established a branch in Coblenz.
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Coblenz
Antwerp
Hook of Holland
Aoe
America
Army of Occupation
Belgium
United States Liquidation Commission
Coenz
Trio Burned Fighting Forest Fire Near Burgdorf Idaho
Three men were burned to death Wednesday while fighting a forest blaze near Burgdorf north of Lake Port. They were part of a 200 man crew sent to defend Burgdorf as heavy winds drove flames through the forest. The blaze, the season’s largest in the south, has torn across many acres since it began Monday.
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Associated Rete
Boise
Idaho
Burgdorf
Lake Port
South I
Montenegro Uprising and Balkan Tensions Reported
Dispatches describe renewed Balkan instability with Montenegro facing intensified Serb pressure and rising local unrest. Reported clashes, political shifts, and questions over Montenegrin royal authority reflect a broader regional struggle as factions contend for influence and allegiance.
Coffee Poisoning Sicken Patrons in Chicago Lunch Room
In downtown Chicago a group of patrons fell ill after drinking coffee last night. Several were in serious condition as health officials and the city food bureau launch investigations into the contamination.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Missing air racers found safe at Selfridge Field
Ten air racers who disappeared after a flight from New York to Toronto and return landed near the Ontario route and were located at Selfridge field in Michigan. Lt. Gill reported engine trouble forced Slater to divert homeward. transmissions showed he remained in contact until landing. No danger was reported for the aviators.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
Ontario
Pronto
Selfridge Field
Buffalo
Lea
Union Teamsters Join Chicago Actor Strike
Union teams join a Chicago actor strike after police escort workers in a theater yards dispute. Nine big theaters close as talks proceed for a premiere date, with scenery moved under guard at railroad yards.
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Chicago
Associated Chicago
E Stone
Teamsters
Hungarian government formed claims popular will prompt urged
Budapest reports a new Hungarian government is formed with former leaders urging change. Prime Minister says he will not quit and that military and civilian groups support the move, signaling tension between factions.
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Vienna
Budapest
Lor F
Goltz Attacks Mitau in Local Offensive
General Goltz forces attack Mitau as reports from Paris indicate progress toward the peace conference. Military movements are described as advancing near Mitau with local positions under pressure amid ongoing negotiations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Goltz
Mitau
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