J W Somerville schooner found capsized off Dry Tortugas
Telegrams report the J W Somerville owned by J W Somerville of Gulfport found capsized forty miles off Dry Tortugas. The Tallapoosa towed it into Key West. eight crew aboard captain W H Bennett. Vesseled departed Mobile for San Juan with cargo via St Andrew Bay, Fla. Hurricanes last week blamed for loss.
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Caxfie
J. W. Comre
Gulf
Erville
Somerville
Jo W. Somerville
W. H. Bennett
Mobile
St. Andrew’s Bay
Fla
San Juan
Porto
Tallapoosa
Complaint filed over express rate on limes and lemons
R G Cobb of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce prepares a complaint against the Railway Express Company for applying different rates to limes and lemons. The company refuses to give the same rate from Mobile, while Southeastern Express accepts the lime rate. The case may go to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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American ‘Railway_ Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Samic Tate
R. G. Cobb
Ger
Mobile Chamber of Com- 3 Pess Company
4Émons
Mobile
Southeastern Express Company
Cobb
Eastern Shore Yacht Club Eyes 175 Members
Members of the Eastern Shore Yacht Club will meet at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night to plan increasing the club roster to 175 before the B. drive. The Lipton trophy, won by the club at Pensacola, will be tied here for the first time and shown at Van Antwerp's window after the meeting.
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Eastern Shore ‘Yacht Club
Chamber of Coma
Tve
Lipton
Eastern Shore Yacht Club
Pensacola
Chauffeur Fined After Auto Truck Collision
A Magnolia Company truck collided with a car owned by Mrs. John Johnson of 211 Claiborne Street at Conti and Hamilton. The driver, listed as 10 recorder today on a charge of reckless living, was fined after the accident. Mrs. Johnson sustained injuries to the hands and arms.
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Magnolia Com and Warehouse Company
John Johnson
Claiborne Street
William Marshall
Pair Slight Drop Weather Forecast for Mobile
A slight drop in temperature is forecast for Mobile and vicinity. The bureau reports 52 degrees this morning with an expected low around 48 degrees tomorrow morning.
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Mobile
Weather summary from Alabama shows overcast north regions
A partial weather note from October 31 reports cloudy skies across northern Alabama with a chilly feel. Details are incomplete due to damaged text, but the read relates to general cloud cover and cooler conditions in the north.
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Laterxerox
Alabama
Robbery Charge Against Raymond Land in City Pool Hall
Raymond Land, 26, of St. Louis, was arraigned on a charge of robbery after police say he and another man held up T. M. Boswell in a pool room on the south side of Dauphin Street and stole $15. Boswell identified Land at a later arrest and the case was reset for Tuesday. Police also reported minor thefts at Hanan Bros. and Marx Bros. on Dauphin Street and a burglary at Mrs. C. Tompkins' home on St. Louis Street with no valuables taken.
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Raymond Land
St. Louis
Recorder
Dorion and Dawson
Police Department
T. M. Boswell
Mohawk
Dauphin Streets
Dauphin Street
Royal Street
Boswell
Dauphin
Gallimoré
Land
Winder
Inberg
Charles F. Howell
Hanan Bros
West North Water Street
Marx Bros
C. Tompkins
Pythian Convention Opens At Plateau District Meeting
The twenty sixth district Pythians of Mobile gather at Plateau to open sessions led by Deputy Grand Master. The afternoon focuses on business with an old fashioned barbecue at five followed by a social at eight. Out of town speakers include Hugo L Black and M W Aldridge. Pythian Sisters meet at Castle hall then join a car for the social program.
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Mobile
Plateau
Conwae
Huoune
Senate
Hugo L. Black
Birmingham
Alabama
M. W. Aldridge
Montgomery
Pythian Sisters
The
Ts of
Pythias
Castle Hall
St. Francis
Red Cross Plans For New Members At Meet Tonight
The Red Cross Roll Call executive committee will meet this afternoon to set methods for the membership drive opening November 11 Armistice Day. A. J. Staples chairs the committee with Letcher Melton as vice chairman. L. C. Irvine will travel to Citronette to coordinate campus plans with the local committee.
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Red Cross
A. J. Staples
Staples
Letcher Melton
Farmers’ and Mechanics Bank
L. C. Irvine
Citronette
Red Cross Committee
Mobile
Mr. Staples
Melton
George Michael
Jerome Sheip
R. M. Weinacker
Junius Woolff
A. P. Bush
J. H. Zelnicker
J.D. Bedsole
James van Antwerp
Hammond Gayfer
Hiram Griffing
H. Gabriel
F. Forchheimer
J. D. Bloch
George Lining
L. G. Adams
Gordon Smith
Fair Headquarters Relocated to Grounds
The Mobile Fair Association moved its headquarters today from the Chamber of Commerce building to the fair grounds. Work at the grounds is advancing quickly as opening day nears with concession stands rising and other preparations underway. Exhibits are arriving for several departments.
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Mobile Fair Association
Chamber of Comm
Grands
Demand for Jury Trial in Dipping Charge
A. Leslie, charged with violating livestock law by failing to dip cattle, demanded a jury trial at arraignment in the inferior criminal court and was released on a $100 bond. A second defendant received a continuance until Wednesday due to a bad case.
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A. ¥. Leslie
Zs d. Sian Ini Ace Nes
Three Men Injured When Truck Plunges
In Laurel Mississippi October 81 Jack Lawrence fire chief states three men were hurt when a truck plunged. One man suffered internal injuries another had a broken ankle and a third a broken left arm.
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Laurel
Miss
Jack Lawrence
Moulton
Valentine
Mandamus Targeted at Mobile County Tick Board for Funds
An alternative writ of mandamus is filed in circuit court demanding Mobile County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners appropriate funds to continue cattle tick eradication. Judge Claud A Grayson set November 3 to show cause why the court should not order compliance. The case was filed by Stevens Moer Corvey and McLeod for G B Batchelor state tick inspector. The board had refused October 15 appropriations and earlier urged to rescind the order. It is the second county in the state facing mandamus for tick work funds.
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Mobile/County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Circuit Court
Claud A. Grayson
Stevens Moé Corvey and McLeod
G. B. Batchelor
Forth County
C. Ay
Thieg
Black Hand Letter Sent to Herrick Paris
A large hand drawn letter arrived this morning postmarked Grenoble. It bore skull and crossbones and the word justice with a dagger in the margins and a slogan equating Sacco and Vanzetti with death to Americans.
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Herrick
Paris
Grenoble
Sacco
Vanzetti
Venizelos Guarded Over Plot Rumors In US Visit
Reports say former Greek statesman Venizelos is guarded as investigators learn of a plot to assassinate him. Authorities fear a conspiracy by Greek royalists tied to Venizelos' U S tour and a potential effort to back Constantine restoration. Venizelos travels toward California amid secrecy.
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Chicago
Venizelos
California
New York
United States
Constantine
Burial of Ludwig at Munich on Saturday
The body of former King Ludwig of Bavaria, who died at Sarvar castle Hungary, will be moved to Munich for burial in the church of Our Lady at noon on Saturday November 5. Funeral services for the empress queen of Bavaria will be held at the same time.
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Berlin
Ludwig of Bavaria
Sarvar Castle
Hungary
Munich
Church of Our Lady
Bavaria
Prison Association Holds Group Meetings
Jacksonville Fla Oct 31 The forenoon session of the 51st annual congress of the American Prison association in convention here was devoted to group meetings with the nine organizations of the association holding separate sessions.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Siet
American Prison Association
Revolution Effected in Paraguay Reported
Buenos Aires dispatch reports Vice President Paiva has assumed the presidency of Paraguay after President Gondra resigned when faced by revolutionists led reportedly by former President Schaer.
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Buenos Aires
Paiva
Paraguay
George White Denies Resigning Post
St Louis reports George White arrived for the national committee meeting and denied rumors of his resignation as chairman. He said he knew nothing of any move to resign or a tier proposed for the gathering.
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George White
ST. Louis
Acratic National Committee
Fortune Found In Little Bag Beside Woman Hermit 80
NEW YORK Oct 3 Authorities sought relatives for Mrs Easton an 80 year old Brooklyn recluse known as the hermit Her bank books showing deposits of 197000 and cash valued at more than 50000 lay in a small muslin bag beside her She had refused to eat for more than a week and was found in a rocking chair after fainting
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New York
Mra.t Easton
Brooklyn
U. S. Business Tops Peak of Uncertainty
Bankers at the Investment Association of America convention in New Orleans express optimism for slow but steady economic improvement. They foresee thrift rising, reduced speculation, and a turning point after wartime volatility, with leaders from Pittsburgh Philadelphia Toronto and Chicago echoing cautious confidence.
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New Orleans
Ianess
Investmentere’ Association of America
Yoonte
Pittsburgh
John W. MacGregor
R. H. Cassett
Philadelphia
J. W. Mitchell
Toronto
Canada
New
Stevens
Chicago
Couple Wed In Air At Airplane Derby Opening Ceremony
In Kansas City on October 31 Miss Fern and Roy Brown from Western Nebraska wed during the opening event of an airplane derby. The ceremony occurred 1,800 feet in the air aboard a G L 6 craft flown by a local aviator as part of the convention activities.
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Kanbas City
Ampereere Air Derby
Legion
Fernand Roy Brown
Postmaster General Hays Injury Updates Limited
News from New York reports Postmaster General Will Hays is recovering after a boxing robbery incident on lower Broadway last Monday night. His condition is described as improving though details remain unclear and travel plans for his next trip were uncertain.
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New York
Will H. Hays
Heys
Lower Broadway
Petrograd Tightens Control to Stop Looting
Local authorities place Petrovgrad port under military rule to curb pilfering and smuggling of grain flour and other goods. Court martial enforces penalties for offenders as shortages loom.
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Petrograd
Pet. Peeres
Cotton Prot Rule Suspended by J. C. C.
A brief notice reports the cotton protection rule suspended by J. C. C. The item notes a temporary halt in enforcement or implementation, without broader context or dates.
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J. C.C
Man shoots wife and child in apparent crisis
A personal crisis leads to a man shooting his wife and a year-old child in what authorities describe as a domestic incident at a residence in New York. Investigators are reviewing motive and status of victims as the case unfolds with no further details released.
Independent Loses Part Of His Lead In Senate Race
In the 2S election nine states report results with R A Nestos gaining ground and leading by a widening margin. Nestos totals reach 106,979 as other candidates’ shares shrink.
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Independent
R. A. Nestos
Natorial
Nestos
Horne Denies Britain Seeks War Debt End
Horne officially denies Britain seeks to end war debt negotiations. The afternoon briefing states no agreement on cancellation of war obligations and mentions ongoing talks with Iran.
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Horne
Britain
Be Ae
Mons
Haute
Iran
Opening of National American Legion Meet in Kansas City
About seventy thousand ex-service men attended the open session in Convention Hall Kansas City for the American Legion gathering. Delegations from 48 states and territories were present while discussions and potential officer elections were delayed to the final day. A bobcat souvenir to General Foch and competing bids for the national office highlighted the opening activities.
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Kansas City
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Charles Kendrick
Illinois
Ans
Milton J. Foreman
Marahal Foch
Foch
Oregon
E¢ Smith
W. Gal
Teotiiens Cones
Hatin
Tak
American Legion convention opens with allied leaders
The opening of the American Legion convention brings attention to the presence of Foch of France, commander in chief, and General John J. Pershing of the American Expeditionary Forces as key figures in the proceedings.
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Foch
France
John J. Pora
Explosion damages Havana architect home in fashionable district
Havana reports heavy property damage from a blast at the home of architect Fernando Gonzales Vérdenes in a fashionable district. Early details suggest the explosion may be linked to unknown motives or investigations.
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Havana
Fernando Gonzales Vérdenes
New York Ferry Disaster Leaves Several Dead
Wreck on a viaduct section late last night left at least two dead and three injured, with a woman among the severely hurt. Officials said three others were rescued as responders battled to stabilize the scene and determine the cause.
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York
Ambassadorial Rank Given U S Delegates at Armament Conference
Washington October 31 The president granted ambassadorial rank to four American delegates for the armament conference in Geneva so they may sit on equal footing with other powers. Fletcher announced the action saying the US nominees need no Senate confirmation and the rank extends to the entire American delegation led by Secretary of State Hughes. Naval issues were discussed as four delegates debated aerial and naval policies with Navy experts before presenting results to the group.
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Washington
Pres. Harding
United States
Fletcher
State Department
Senate
Elihu Root
Ors
Rotary of State
Educete
George RR. Holmes
Internional News Service
Naval Aire
Navel
America
Hughes
Denby
Navy
Great Britain
Erican
Tae
Pacifica
Armament Conference Edges Toward Final Stages
Washington reports the international conference on imitation of arms is nearing its formal opening with preparatory sessions and technical advisers ready. Officials say the group aims to advance organization quickly as delegates arrive, with Hughes and other leaders guiding progress this week.
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Washington
Ment
Hughes
Ginioean
Reece
Fn Ne
Time For Silent Tribute Fixed On Eastern Division
Washington October 31 the tribute in honor of the soldier who asked the nation to observe November 11 will occur across the country on eastern time. The war department urged a single standard time so the tribute is simultaneous nationwide. Central zone workers will stop at 11 and mountain region at 10. Pacific coast time was not fully shown in the source.
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Ashington
Pacific
Four Irish Women Escape Mount Joy Jail
Four Irish political prisoners, including nurse Linda Kears serving ten years, escaped Mount Joy prison in Dublin last night by using a lander thrown over the wall and climbing down an embankment. A city-wide search yielded no trace of the fugitives.
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Dublin
Mount Joy
Linda
Kears
Quintero of New Orleans Dies at 56
Lamar C. Quintero, a journalist and former U S consul general for Costa Rica, died yesterday in the southern region. Funeral rites were held in New Orleans today for the New Orleans native.
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L. C. Quintero
New Orleans
Lamar
C. Quintero
Cathyte
the. Eee
United States
Secretary Weeks Eyes Muscle Shoals Plant Plan
The Secretary of War signals interest in using national resources to develop the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant. He plans to write today to invite a key figure to take over the project, outlining a potential future for the facility and its impact on wartime production.
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Washington
Imi
Alabama
Ford
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