Kilpatrick Letters Describe Treated Bolshevik War Return
Ray ee reports health struggles during treatment from Bolshevik forces and hopes to travel home via Paris after weeks or months of recovery. Kilpatrick, freed from a Rus prison, writes that Bolshevik efforts to kill him failed and details pneumonia and exposure during captivity. WELCH dispatch notes Mor county post mobilization and looming coal-region tensions amid federal troops debate in Washington.
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Emnet Kilpatrick
Heres
G. C. Kilpatrick
Ravel
Young
Paris
Young Kilpatrick
Russia
Selling Again Forces Stocks Into Recession
New York August 30 test of market opened with renewed selling. American Sugar Sumatra Tobacco and Photo Players fell one to two points. Studebaker United Drug American Agricultural Chemical Colorado Fuel and Mercantile Marine preferred also slipped. Utilities stayed weak amid traction concerns. Mexican Petroleum led gains rising one and a half points as other foreign oils firmed.
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New York
American Sugar
Sumatra Tobacco
Studebaker
United Drug
American Agricultural Chemical
Colorado Fuel
Mercantile Marine
Mexican Petroleum
Battle in San Luis ends with Reyes dead
In San Luis Sonora a pitched street battle between civil and military officers erupted over Mayor Jose Araiza’s order to close saloons and gambling houses. Commissioner M Reyes died after being rushed to a hospital in Yuma Arizona and many civilians were injured.
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San Luis
Sonora
Mex
Somerton
Ariz
M. Reyes
Reyes
Yuma
Jose Araiza
Eyes
Belfast riot escalates amid Sinn Fein and loyalist clashes
In Belfast on Aug 3 fierce fighting broke out as police fired volleys into rival mobs. Fourteen casualties were reported by noon and two more were killed, raising deaths to four in the past 24 hours. Crown forces used armored cars to quell the violence.
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Belfast
Sinn
Wicked World Without Honor, Says Psychoanalyst
Harold D aera reports Andre Tridon, famed psychoanalyst, claims there are more than 1.16 billion criminals worldwide driven by lust for power. He asserts war released moral restraint, predicts crime will peak then recede in 2-3 years. He says fear blocks world peace.
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Harold D.aera
New York
Andre Tridon
Tridon
Bevanor Inspects Mobile County Roads
Governor Thomas E Kilby of Alabama made a brief tour of Mobile County roads on Monday with S M Adams county road engineer. He viewed the proposed concrete highway from le to Chickasaw and praised its condition. The board of revenue and road commissioners announced the Vitronelle Road bridge at Oakvale would close to traffic today.
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Thomas E. Kilby
Ala
Ells Judge Targeted by Strikers at Munson Motks
Police guard men who replaced striking longshoremen as threats and attempts on their lives continued. In court Sam McMillan and John Fields faced charges of disorderly conduct after Chuck Carter testified he was threatened and shot at. A lawman fined $10 for a separate offense.
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Munson Motks
Recorder
Sam McMillan
Joh Fields
Chuck Carter
Arrest of Sidney Fortier on disorderly conduct charge
Sidney Fortier of 65 St Joseph Street was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after an alleged incident at a restaurant near Orleans. His wife filed a complaint with police alleging abuse. Fortier is docketed on the disorderly conduct charge.
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Sidney Fortier
St. Joseph Street
Orleans
Crescent City
Fortier
Fire damages dwelling after two alarms on Selma Street
The blight fire caused damage to a one story frame dwelling at 103 Selma Street after a short circuit started in the ceiling. The blaze on 210 South Conception was extinguished by the fire department after two alarms.
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South Conception
Selma
Thed Theft of Watch Reported to Police in Prichard
R M Fisher of Prichard Ala reported to police that while stopped at the corner of Dauphin and Streets a gold watch was stolen.
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R. M. Fisher
Prichard
Ala
Dauphin
Weather note from Alabama forecast Aug 30
Alabama forecast notes generally fair weather with slight changes through Wednesday. Patchy winds and warm daytime highs expected across the state with no significant storms indicated.
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GTON
Alabama
New Orleans Opens With Cotton Rally and Sharp Reversal
In New Orleans on August 30 the Liverpool market called a rise and cotton prices reached new season highs with October at 16.06 and March at 16.60. Heavy selling by traders trimmed gains as prices later slipped about ten points from the peak.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Donward
New Orleans and New York Cotton Futures Open Firm
The cotton market opened steady in New Orleans with October at 15.99 and December 16.35, January 16.48, March 16.55, and May 16.66. In New York on August 30 futures opened firm with October 16.25, December 16.65, January 15.70, March 16.80, and May 16.93.
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New Orleans
New York
Drowned brothers new tragedy at dangerous bay spot
Two 12 and 13 year old brothers, Thaniel and James Owen, drowned while swimming near the concrete shipbuilding plant by Frascati. Coroner S F Hale notes the bay has deep holes and sinkholes that claim lives, with this year’s third fatality. A local boy Johnny Williams recovered the bodies from the bay.
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Frascati
Johnny Williams
S. F. Hale
Thaniel Owen
James Owen
St. Louis
Tosteat
Postponed Case For Pumping Oil In River
W C Lock chief engineer of the Maiden Creek was arraigned in recorder’s court on oil pumping in Mobile river. He claimed damage from strikers and a watchman on duty. Hearing reset for September 8 with dismissal possible if no further violations occur.
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W. C. Lock
Maiden Creek
Mobile River
J. H. Lee
Health Department
E. J. Grove
Lock
Miners' Officials Indicted in Mingo County Slayings
WILLIAMSON Aug 30 High officers of the United Mine Workers of America are indicted for murder in the May Mingo clash. Names include C F Keeney Freda Mooney David Robb C H Workman and A D Lavender. Accused are also James Kirkpatrick E Walker and sixteen striking miners in the killings of Ambrose Geslin Whitt.
All-Russian Relief Members Arrested
Dispatches from Moscow report that members of the All-Russian Relief Commission have been arrested. The body, known through Maxim Gorky as Rus sian author and editor, was said to be dissolved for plans to go abroad in famine relief efforts.
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thsRussian Relief Commission
Moscow
Maxim Gorky
Harding postpones daily cabinet meeting during recess
President Harding will not hold the usual cabinet meeting today at the White House. Officials say the plan during congress recess is to cut back on regular cabinet gatherings as many officers take vacations.
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Washington
West Virginia
Orsder
Pres. Harding
West Iinia
White House
Harding
Congress
City approves Sept. 12 election and names 102 election officers
The city commission adopted a resolution calling the September 12 election to elect a six year city commissioner and to appoint election officers for seventeen voting places. A total of 102 officers were named, with changes made during the reading of the list.
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George E. Crawford
Pillans
Harry Pillans
Eldridge Hill
Bay Front
Arlington
Crawford
Eldridge Place
Gilbert
Old Shell Road
O'Donnell
Franklin Street
Somentanious Pillans
Oak Tree
Herndon Avenue
Quarrel Sparks Warrants Issued After Dauphin Street Disorder
Police report disorderly scenes on Dauphin street near Lawrence last night. Two women were arrested. five warrants were sworn in inferior court this morning. Jennie Michael and Rosie Postal charged with orderly conduct. Helen Michael faces defamation and assault battery warrants. M Postal faces two assault battery and abusive language warrants. Sam Michael and Jennie Michael are complainants.
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Dauphin Street
Lawrence
Inferior Criminal Court
Jennie Michael
Rosie Postal
Helen Michael
M. Postal
Sam. Michael
Port surveyor weighs schooner clearance amid Liberia cargo
Philadelphia, Aug 30. The port collector considered Charles Kurtz request to refuse clearance papers to the 185 ton schooner Lizzie V Hall. Agents want to clear with 500 barrels of alcohol for Liberia. Kurtz calls the vessel unseaworthy and suggests a coast guard cutter accompany her to the three mile limit if clearance is issued. No evidence the bonded Indiana alcohol is destined for Liberia.
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Philadelphia
Charles 2. Kurtz
Lizzie V. Hall
Liberia
Kurtz
Coast Guard
Indiana
Pocahontas in Naples Faces Coal Loss and Strikes
The steam ship Pocahontas has been in Naples port since June over unpaid repairs. Bunker fires threaten as 1 406 tons of coal burn away and crew and passengers have only five days of rations left. Crew unrest is expected after 45 days without money or tobacco.
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Naples
Associated Press
Pocahontas
Charles of Austria Seeks New Swiss Residence
In Bern Switzerland on August 30 the period for former emperor Charles of Austria to reside there ends September 1. Negotiations for a new home are unfinished and the Swiss government may extend his stay under conditions including the accommodation of his large retinue, now about 80 people.
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Berne
Switzerland
Charles of
Austria
One Night Stand Road Show Heads Into Obsolescence
Chicago to end its touring one night stands as road shows shrink to few. Booking agent James Wingfield cites high costs inflation competition and union fears as causes. Weather and rough market force reductions in lingerie and glass diamonds despite past trend of bustling tours.
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Chicago
James Wingfield
Oil executives in Mexico City weigh climate and pending questions
In Mexico City late yesterday, Standard Oil’s W C Teagle and Sinclair Oil’s Harry F Sinclair avoided making statements amid discussions with oil men. They carried a personal letter from President Harding, presented to President Obregon, and planned to meet Obregon and his cabinet for a cordial adjustment of pending issues.
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Presa
Harding
Pres. Obre
Anne
Adolfo de la Huerta
Ecr
Treasury
Pres. Obregon
Driftwood Marks Spot Where Canadian Importer Sunk
Reports to the Marine Exchange place the last sighting of the freight ship Canadian Importer among drifting debris 500 miles west of Eureka. Forty lives are believed lost after the vessel sank following a disabled tow attempt on August 19.
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San Francisco
Marine Exchange
Eureka
Cordova
Bissett
League Council Deliberates Silesian Question Amid Washington Conference Shadow
Geneva August 30 The League of Nations council continues procedure discussions on Silesia while noting the general assembly on September 5 is overshadowed by the Washington conference. Officials say launching major projects except the proposed international court is unlikely. Elihu Root is among the candidates for the court.
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Geneva
League of Nations Council
The
League
International Court
Cty
Justice
Etihu Root
Annapolis Midshipman Dies From Boxing Injury
Word reached here of the death early today at Annapolis Naval Academy of Midshipman William B. Hayes Jr. of this city from injuries received in a boxing bout in the academy gym. He was 21 years old and entered the academy this year.
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Apmapolis
Naval Academy
William B. Hayes, Jr
Academy
Rioting in Belfast Likely Most Severe in Months
Dispatches from Belfast report continued rioting with police and troops subduing snipers at street corners and roofs. Power cuts left streets dark while burning houses along Queen Street flared the scene early morning tensions persisted.
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London
Belfast
Central News
Queen Street
Belfast unrest turns deadly after dine-hour clash
Street fighting in Belfast escalated after 1 PM with 90 factories in the Duncairn Gardens area under fire. One laborer was killed and several wounded including an army sergeant as civilians put sandbags and police retreated. Armored cars were summoned amid a hail of bullets.
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Belfast
Duncairn Gardens
North Queens Street
Pers
Great Northern Irish Railway Ties Up in Historic Strike
Belfast reports the Great Northern Irish Railway fully shut down by engineers and firemen walking off at midnight. Station staff discharged automatically as Ulster workers and Sinn Feiners unite in a purely industrial dispute tied to government moves returning control to owners.
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Belfast
Great Northern Irish Railway
Dublin
Ulster
Bar Association Sessions Begin in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Aug 30 delegates of the American Bar Association opened preliminary sessions ahead of the general meeting. Elihu Root former secretary of state spoke as delegates debated promoting respect for law and understanding of American institutions. Joseph Wilby of Cincinnati discussed public utility regulations in Ohio and topics on franchises railways and rate setting were also explored.
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Cincinnati
American Bar Association
Elihu Root
Joseph Wilby
Ohio
Canpus
Pop Mieten SS Saar
Tay
Liquor Consumption in Argentina Reveals Massive Import Totals
Washington reports official figures show Argentina imports large quantities of alcohol. Champagne and fancy wines exceed 1.4 million bottles, vermouth nearly 1.7 million bottles, whiskey about 932 thousand, brandy 269 thousand, with rum and other spirits also cited in cask and bottle forms.
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Washington
Argentina
Edward F. Feely
Buenos Aires
Commerce Department
Mendoza
San
Raids Hit Atlantic City Board Walk Resorts
State agents raided Atlantic City board walk resorts in a sweep described by Special Prosecutor Gaskill as ongoing through the next day. More than twenty defect cases were assembled, with earlier seizures reported and values expected to run high into the thousands.
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Atlantic CI City
X. J
Pri- See
Atlantic City
Gaskill
Aftermath of ZR-2 Wreck Near Hull
Recovery efforts continue for the ZR-2 crash on the Humber River with most debris raised. The Royal Navy salvage ship Rein Deer assists as hopes fade for locating missing airmen including Sergeant Green whose body is reportedly washed ashore near Brough. Hull authorities arrange public lying in state before repatriation to America.
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Hull
Eng
Humber
Frederick Young
Green
Brough
Hull Corporation
America
Memorial Service Planned in Bedford for ZR-2 Victims
Memorial service to honor ZR-2 victims will be held in Bedford England next Sunday with city officials attending in state.
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Bedford
Eng
Illinois Central President Predicts No Strike Amid Rail Labor Tensions
Chicago August 30 H Markham president of the Illinois Central railroad predicted the labor situation would stabilize without strikes. He said there has been no serious split among the big four brotherhoods and that agitation may occur but a general strike seems unlikely given current conditions and compliance with labor rulings.
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Chicago
H. Markham
Iclinois Central Iroad
Sixth liquor ship slips through Virginia capes
A sixth booze ship in a week slipped past the Virginia capes. An unnamed black schooner entered the capes discharged 1000 cases of whiskey on the eastern shore and slipped out before the Manning could intercept. Federal agents and Norfolk police could not stop it. A Bahamas ship was said to have sailed a week earlier.
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Norfolk
Virginia Capes
Capes
Virginia
Coast Guard
Washington
Norfolk Police
Bahamas
Train collision delays traffic on Sunshine Special
Traffic on the Missouri Pacific resumed by 7 30 this morning after a wreck last night in Hope Arkansas at 11 20 when the Sunshine Special collided with a Frisco freight broadside at the Hope crossing. Two enginemen and a baggage man were injured and several passengers shaken. A box car loaded with flour was dragged 100 feet along the tracks damaging the line.
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Little Rock
Ark
Missouri Pacific
Hope
Hope Crossing
Dead man's body found half buried near Rogers Arkansas
Benton county officials investigate a murder mystery after an unidentified man is found partly buried 15 miles from Rogers. A slip of paper bearing the name Mrs. J. B. York of Wichita Kansas is found on the body, with telegrams to confirm identity awaiting replies. A bullet wound is seen at the back of the head. The deceased wore a soldier's uniform with overalls.
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P.pey
Forming Battle Line Near Blair West Virginia
Aug 30 miners mobilize with 3000 reported as preparations build for a march toward Blair Logan county. Deputies and state police move to the frontline while reinforcements from Ohio and Illinois are said en route to join the invaders. Veterans and citizens weary of unrest watch the tense scene.
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Madson
Blair
Logan County
Kenawha
Millens Repo
Union
Ohio
Illinois
Assault Warning Near Charleston Sparks Massive Armament
Reports say 2000 to 3000 armed men gathered at Jeffers in Be County near the c line, with about 75 automobiles carrying arms fleeing Cabin Creek toward Mingo County after a deadly confrontation in Logan. State troopers and deputies halted a violent march that left four dead, officials informed today.
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Charleston
W. Va
Jeffers
Be County
Logan County
Cabin Creek
Mingo County
Ready militia mobilizes in Logan West Virginia clash area
Deputy sheriffs from Logan and McDowell counties gather with armed volunteers after a Sunday shooting on Spruce Fork east of Blair as leaders vow readiness. Capt Brockus leads deputies toward clothier Blair In Lo where hundreds wait near the courthouse with autos and drivers standing by.
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Logan
W. Va
Associated Press
Spruce Fork
Nore
Q. R. Brockus
Logan& McDowell
Blair
Court House
Don Crafin
LB Eo
Bill Hatfield
MeDo
M Nm
Insurance claims in auto deaths mount across 1920
New York August 30 Insurance Press reports that life insurance companies paid 4.5 million dollars in automobile death claims for 1920. The year saw about 12 000 auto fatalities and 1 500 000 non fatal injuries with total U S and Canada distributions at 1 092 066 434. Largest payout was 65 000 to Wallace I Boston heirs. Hamon Ardmore heirs received 465 000. Olive Thomas Pickford, the silent film star, had a 1350 policy.
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New York
Life
Surance
Surance Press
United States
Canada
Wallace I
Boston Grocer
JJ Hamon
Ardmore
Okla
Olive Thomas Pickfellon
Paris
Girl Aims at Self Harm In City Hospital Rescue
Minnie Reppard, 23, attempted suicide last night by swallowing mercury chloride tablets. She was found in her room, later said to recover, and refused to discuss the act with surgeons at the city hospital.
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Little Rock
Ark Ark
Minnie Reppard
Ofsicians
City
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