City of Houston Launches as 13th Mobile Ship
The City of Houston, named for the Texas metropolis, was launched at 9:30 into Mobile waters by the Mobile Shipbuilding Company. Mrs Franklin christened the vessel in the mayor’s absence as a crowd watched, with more ships planned to meet deadlines for the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
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Mobile Shiping Company
House
Texas
Mobile
United States Mercant Marine
City of
Houston
Franklin
Ammerman
Tie of Texas
Vestels Ome and Co
A. Acre
Franks
Baan
Pacer
Cecil Bates
Anis Courtwright
Emily
Navy School Laces Still Open in Mobile
Officers at the Mobile recruiting station announce that two or three places remain for a Navy school session this summer. Boys aged 16 to 20 are urged to apply at once. four youths are already enrolled and more may follow as instruction is received.
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Hampton
N. State
Near beer bottles cost ten dollars per bottle
A partial report mentions near beer bottles priced at ten dollars each and references Leo Lofton testifying about leaving a Workman’s car at the barn of Mobile Light and Power Company at two o’clock with a valise in hand.
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Pascagoula
Leo Lofton
Lofton
Mobile Light ‘and Hilroad Company
Funeral of Priest Set for Monday
Readable fragments indicate a Catholic priest’s funeral is scheduled for Monday with details unclear. The text mentions Rev. Father Robert and notes ongoing arrangements until the funeral hour.
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Robert Len
Sraowe
Oriental tariff bureau conference shifts trans Pacific rates
In Vancouver June 26 a conference of the oriental tariff bureau discussed declines in carrying rates. Commodities including cotton and lumber faced lower rates as ports on the coast and the New York North Atlantic system were highlighted. The meeting focused on aligning coastal and Atlantic pricing.
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Vancouver
B. C
Gulf Ports
North Atlantic
Ae Ge
The
Oriental Tariff - Bureau
Opening Sluggishness Marks Week End Stock Session
The New York week end stock session opened dull with limited advances in early trading. Oil steels and chemicals showed some buying while gold imports and cotton futures in New Orleans and New York reflected mixed initial strength and renewed demand from shorts as trading progressed.
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New. York
Ake
Exican Petroleum
Grugible Steel
National Analine
South Africa
London
Plans for war relief drive open in Mobile Monday
The drive will start at 9 a.m. at the Cawthon Hotel with Julius Hammel as chairman. Workers, about to tour Mobile for a week, aim to raise roughly $30,000, with a large list of participants including L. E. Gar and McMahon, Crowley, Kadence Jr., Bernard Baum, H. Charest, W. McDonald, Dan Callaghan, A. Pharr, and many others.
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Mobile
Julius Hammel
Cawthon Hotel
Weise
Hammer
Seones H
A McMahon
Eadhe Crowley
B *Y
Kadcne Jr
Bernard Baum
H. Charest
Ee Dan. Callaghan
A. Pharr
P. Bestor,Jr
Leo Brown
J. H. Lyons
J. T. Schiey
F. H. Stoll
H. ‘L.broutz
Eb. Strauss
G.H. Dunlap
George J. Sulnye
J. BE. Duggan
Iergie
E.R. Albright
Leigh
T . 4H. Stone
J.L. Taylor
Bloch
Bennie Forchheimer
Alvin
Rosenbaum
Harry Kohn
Zeller
Jonas Markstein
Lionel Rev
Olley Aig
Etcoats Mitchell, Jr
Metzger
Etzger
U. Perpetaiet
Ike Penembernee
Bert Pake
Eens
Mose
Montgomery
W. T. Goubil
Sshary ‘Latscher
Prank Backes
John Boykin
John Toomey
Harding Slips Away for Necessary Rest
Washington June 26 Senator Harding the Republican presidential candidate left Washington for an unannounced destination and plans to be away until it was said at his office that his destination would not be disclosed as the senator wanted to a much needed rest.
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Washington
Harding
Aone
Alessandri Leads in Chile Election Reports
Fragmentary notes indicate Arturo Alessandri of the Liberal Alliance ahead in early Chilean ballots. Reports mention incomplete counts and preliminary vote tallies with references to presiding electors and potential shifts in support.
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Chiles
Presectariets
Mrs
Arturo Ale Mgte
Liberal Alliance
Eiaakal Dais Cael
Plank Forecasts Victory Over Democrats in Chicago Interview
A Chicago interview quotes Plank predicting a defeat for the Democrats. The brief item notes the speaker endorses anti- saloon stance and cites Tone and date in the report.
Dublin fears Irish conflict could spread across country
Dublin reports say rioting and sectarian clashes flare in Bantry and Londonderry as Sinn Fein and Orangemen clash. Crowley killed by masked attackers, stores burned, mail train seized, looting arrests, curfews enforced, and rail service deteriorates amid British troop barricades and fortified camps.
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Dublin
United Press
Ireland
Bantry
Crowley
Bantry Quay
Belfast
Ballyhaise
Londonderry
Austen
Sinn Fein
Limeth
Cork
Dollymount
Sonte
German Road Work Claim Cuts Indemnity for France
Paris reports Germany has filed with reparations officials a claim that 215 million marks should be deducted from France’s 17 billion gold marks due as her share of the Versailles indemnity. The claim taxes the value of road improvements by German POWs. Marshal Foch warns in an interview the true danger in German disarmament is the unrest among the German people.
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Paris
Germany
France
Petit Parisien
Marshal Foch Vis
Rlin
Ruhr
Coblenz Merchants Reduce High Prices
Coblenz June 26 German merchants along the Rhine occupied by Americans agreed to cut prices by 20 percent after the army barred 28 stores for profiteering. An army probe found some shops had charged high rates even under ordinary conditions. The measure followed a prior meeting and prior reductions in some articles.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Asylum escape tried to slay family in Wheaton incident
Nolan B Robinson, 23, fugitive from Elgin insane asylum, was arrested in Wheaton on charges of attempting to murder his wife, their five month old baby, and his parents. Victims were stabbed, Robins on claimed he acted crazed by love for his wife.
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Chicago
Nolan B. Robinson
Elgin
Wheaton
Embargo on Export of Bituminous Coal
A drastic embargo on exportation of bituminous coal to foreign markets was announced, with immediate effect and details to be promulgated by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The order is being drawn up and will specify enforcement and scope.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Grand Jury Fails To Locate Major New York Crime
A New York grand jury reports no indictments in connection with a major case whose details remain unrevealed. The extraordinary grand jury reconvenes in October after a vacation break. Defendants include Charles F. Murphy and James E. Smith among four others, charged with conspiracy.
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N.Y
An. York
Matas Oy Smith
Charles F. Murphy
Halt
James E. Smith
Judge Warns on Auto License Revocation and Fines Increase
Recorder BD Edington warned that violations of traffic laws would lead to license revocation after repeated convictions. Fines rose to 15 dollars in several cases, including V. Skoune for speeding on Old Shell Road. John C Fabretta faced charges for passing a streetcar with discharging passengers while en route to the car barn. N Bowen, arrested earlier for speeding, did not appear and was ordered rearrested with a qualified bond.
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Recorder
Edington
Skoune
Old Shell Road
Reed
Monterey
John C. Fabretta
Ufschar
Bowen
Mother’s Hope Fails to Quench Search for Kidnapped Baby
In Scranton Pennsylvania a mother clings to belief that her kidnapped child will be found. Police say they located the child in the custody of Mr and Mrs H Williams at the Central City Hotel but the mother was not allowed to view the infant. Mrs Coughlin remains undaunted, hopeful she will reunite with her baby despite the setback.
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Scranton
Norristown
Coughlin
H. i Wiliams
New Central City
Neither Faction Making Effort to End Coal Strike
Birmingham reports no movement by either side to end a coal miners strike now in progress for nearly a month. The union demands recognition and opposes shop plans seen as preserving management control. About 3,000 miners have quit, with operators blaming higher costs and outside bidding.
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Birmingham
Aler Junge
Alabama
Census Reports Sipon Rise in June 26 Figures
Census data shows a June 26 report with increases in acreage and per coin values. The document notes growth in specific categories and cites a notable rise in overall totals amid fluctuating figures.
Rail strike averted as wage increase announced
In Chicago on June 26 a threatened railroad strike was averted when the US rail labor board announced a wage increase will be reached on or before July 20. Brotherhood leaders said workers would stay on the job, while some switchmen planned to remain out until wages are adjusted. Yardmen’s Association members voted to halt plans to quit.
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Chicago
United States Rail Labor Board
Brotherhood
Chicago’ Yardmen's Association
Rail strikes feared as officials seek restraint
Washington officials warned of a sudden spread of unauthorized railroad strikes set to begin at midnight and run into Monday morning. President Wilson aides and Interior Secretary Payne held White House talks after a Brotherhood leaders threatened action, but a general stoppage appeared unlikely.
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Washington
Tnited
Brotherhood
Seana
Patience Abor Board
Etrike
Lala
Olaes
Walt
Warnin
Rulty
Wilson
Interior
Payne
White House
Yardmen Walkout Stirs Pennsylvania Rail Shops
In Philadelphia and statewide, yardmen join strike amid labor board dispute over early adjustments for workers. Shops report impact as coal shortage and several industries shut down. Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor.
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Philadelphia
Sune
Pennsylvania Railroad
American Federation of Labor
Vacations and Wage Talks Stirring Pennsylvania Rail Yard Dispute
Fragmented OCR reads about June 2 0 Labor Board wage decision involving switchmen and yardsmen in Pennsylvania. Mention of roads and city impact with small wage percentages noted.
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Prib
Pennsylvania
Japan Grants Koreans Self Governing Assembly Plan
Tokyo announces a preliminary step toward granting Korea self government by forming legislative assemblies elected solely by Koreans. The move would take effect after an official proclamation in July and follows Japan's decision to allow Korean representation in the diet.
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Honolulus
Hearturks Capture Missionary Woman in Asia Minor
Washington reports an unconfirmed State Department inquiry into Turkish nationalists allegedly capturing a missionary woman near Tarsus in Cilicia Asia Minor. No verification available.
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Hearturks
Washington
State Department
Tarsua
Cyilicia
Asia
Minor
Army motor convoy arrives three hours early in Spartanburg
The army motor transport convoy travelling from Washington to Los Angeles arrived in Spartanburg at 11 a.m. three hours ahead of schedule after spending last night at Blacksburg. First Texas cotton bale brings $1,000.
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Spartanburg
Army
Washington
Los Angeles
Blacksburg
Texas
New Orleans Cotton Auction Sets Record Bale Price
In New Orleans on June 26 the finest bale of the cotton crop, Bea anita seed, weighed 510 pounds and sold at the cotton exchange for 31 068 francs. A portion, about $700, was directed to charity as part of the proceeds.
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New Gorgeans
Shorts
New
Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Hard Fight Looms in Frisco as Democrats Rally
In San Francisco on June 26 the administration prepares to press its platform with a wet and dry issue at the center. President Wilson and Bryan loom large as cabinet members including Palmer Colby and others bolster the push for a pro administration plank at the convention.
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ED .L. Keen
The
Press
Francisco
Bryan
League of Nations
Wilson
Agra
Aseau
Virginia Rvlettaree
Groural
Hestiae
Palmer
Secretar Colby
Erat 10
Abrish Early
Sapere
Ignrntnr
Women Rally For Harding Support In Ohio Visits
Reports describe militant actions planned by National Woman's Party leaders and Tennessee organizers as they mobilize supporters for Warren G Harding. Miss Paul travels to organize a delegation of Ohio women for the notification ceremonies and Old Home Week. The event menu hints at heckling during the acceptance speech as key figures meet at the Harding home to assemble delegates.
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Pa Picketa
Marion
Paul
Ohio
Teie- 4
National Woman's Party
Wi Hays
Republican National Ce Ittee
Benator
Mise Sue White
Tennessee
Nashville
Roberts
Rocking chair makes appearance in cell
Fragmentary OCR notes a rocking chair appearance in a jail cell with scattered words about guards, a baby, and a prisoner. Details are unclear, with garbled names and dates making full context uncertain.
Democratic struggle over two convention seats at stake
In San Francisco on June 2 the Democratic national committee acted on two pivotal contests in Georgia and Missouri. A Wilson faction battle against anti Wilson forces shapes the decisions that could influence November returns. Palmer, a candidate with votes at stake, participates as a national committee judge. The outcome is seen as a contest among three factions with Palmer backing in Georgia and Missouri.
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George 8. Holmes
San Francisco
Ing
Firaworks
Georgia
Missouri
Wilson
A. Mitchell Palmer
Penhaplvania’s
Cote Nittee
Denis
Knights of Columba Say Reimbursement Not Requested
Article fragment notes Knights of Columba stating they will not seek reimbursement. Mentions Edward Hearn, McGinney, and “ex troops” with unclear context about public funds or money supplied. Status and broader details are unclear from the fragment.
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NEW
York
Knights of Columba
Sara Edward
McGinney
Knights
Pomerene Goes to Side Track Bryan Plans
Fragmentary report shows Atlee Pomerene of Ohio and William J Bryan leaving. discussion of Democratic platform and public ownership appears in disjointed lines. Indicates campaign strategies and endorsement efforts without clear outcomes.
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Pomerene
Bryan
Los Angeles
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Delenie
Ponte
Legion Proposes Questions For Post Meeting
A fragment from a June 26 Atlanta report shows Legionnaires debating four dozen questions for a post meeting. The notes reference political stances on the war with Germany and emergency legislation, and the association’s avowed neutrality toward hostile persons.
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Atlanta
Atlante Legionnaires
Germany
Anti lynching plank sought by Negroes in convention
A San Francisco dispatch notes a delegation of Black leaders pressing the Democratic national convention to adopt an anti lynching plank. They request hearings before the resolutions committee and urge inclusion of anti lynching language among other subjects at the convention.
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San. Francisco
Julie
Democratic Rational
Meroxia Inland Waterway
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