New Gulf Mobile and Northern Line Opens Jackson Division
The Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad begins operation today on the Middleton to Jackson Tennessee division. Trains from Mobile to New Albany had run on through schedules, and the line now links Middleton to Jackson completing a key connection. Company officials say the new route will enable Mobile shipments of lumber farm products and forest goods via major railroads.
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Kentucky Women Fight Amendment at State Platform Convention
Louisville hosts the Kentucky Equal Rights Association as Desha Breckinridge leadership is ill. the group sends a five member delegation to push for the amendment. The convention pursues adoption of federal suffrage socialization at the Democratic gathering.
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Equal Rights Association
Ed Desha Breckinridge
Louisville
Iate
Bankrupt petitions fall to near nil in U S court records
Clerks report drastically reduced bankruptcy filings as the court processes a steady decline over recent months. Judges note the backlog easing and days passing without new petitions, contrasting with prior periods of higher activity and ongoing caseloads.
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Fe Soo
Pay as You Enter for Drunks in Future Quoted by Judge
The bench quotes Justice Re v. 4ington warning that pranksters must raise funds to pay debts or face no continuance. The comment implies stricter enforcement and financial penalties for those causing delays.
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4Ington
Charter Oak Park Start Is Doubtful
Hartford news notes a doubt about a Charter Oak Park start as Henry of the Back Sea wearers team faces uncertain participation in today’s track events at Charter Oak Park.
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Hartford
Conn
Henyi
Sewee
Vance Appears Before Judge on Medical Practice Charge
In an inferior criminal court Judge Henry Chamberlain heard the case against Vance charged with practicing medicine without proper qualifications and vagrancy. W itnesses for the state testified that some clients paid up to 300 for lessons. Vance denied summoning witnesses.
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Henry Chamberlain
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State Board of Health
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Pony
Vance
Police Official Cleared Blame By Court Judge
Night court clears John Lincoln of all blame after he appeared on a contempt charge for failing to serve warrants on Frank McLaughlin and R Finlayson of Mobile Shipbuilding. Recorder finds no negligence though warrants were not filed. case set for Friday.
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Recorder
D. H. Edings
Frank McLaughlin
Mobile Shipbuilding Company
R. ©. Finlayson
Charlies Folbe
Burtis
Lincoln
German deserters estimated at one hundred thousand
Geneva report states nearly 100000 German officers and men are classified as deserters. Many were in America or England at war outbreak and could not join the army though advised to do so. Switzerland has thousands of deserters, and a year end amnesty offers return to Germany, excluding treason cases.
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England
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Brazilian Minister Expected to Resign in Washington
Report from official circles says Ambassador Domico da Gama plans to resign after eight years in Washington and be replaced by Senhor Forioura Xavier, currently Brazil's minister to Great Britain. State Department could not confirm.
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Associated Press
Wasgton
Domico da Gama
Senhor Forioura Xavier
Great Britain
State Department
War era crew checks lifted for outgoing ships
Customs officials announced the wartime practice of inspecting all crew members on outbound vessels has been discontinued. The change affects ships due to issues with enemy nations and aims to simplify muster procedures as information was released by the customs office.
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Customs Office
Rusfor Enemy
Mexico silent on shooting of aviator
Washington officials reported no official information on the attack that wounded Captain D. W. McNabb, as both war and state departments refused to comment. The incident involved an American aviator near the Mexican border, with details still unclear. The lack of confirmation persisted from the departments.
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War and State Departments
D. W. McNabb
Five Rebels Captured in Tampico Mexico Raid
Press dispatch from Mexico City reports that federal authorities in Tampico captured five rebels, among them N. Correll and an alias, with one slain in the encounter south of the area. The report notes casualties and ongoing pursuit of remnants.
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Tampico
Wer Scmutis S “. N. Correll
Can Okia
New Zealand Ratifies German Peace Treaty
Wellington plans confirmatory steps after Associated Press report that New Zealand ratified the peace pact, with party members backing the accord amid parliamentary procedures and public interest.
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Wellington
N. Z
Sbor
Mobile Parity With New York on Freight Rates
The port of Mobile will be placed on a parity with New York and other Eastern ports for freight rates. Director General Hines announced in Washington that Mobile and other Southern gateways will compete equally with the East for grain from the Midwest and shipments from St. Louis Chicago and Detroit. Final handling and broader tariffs will follow, with export rates to mirror New York domestic rates from the same origins.
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Indiana
Dubuque
New Orleans
Actors Believe Strike Will End Within 24 Hours
Reported confidence among Equity Association members that a settlement is near. Managers and officials had not announced a formal decision, but a 36 to 0 vote by the managers association allegedly favored recognizing Actors Equity, while the Fidelity League had ended its membership drive.
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Associated Press
Sigg Pie Nangee Ee
Acobe Equity Association
Actors’ Association
Managers Association
Actors’ Equity Association
Actors’ Fidelity League
Equity Association
Illinois miners call off march signals insurgent collapse
Springfield Illinois, Sept 3. Reports to Frank Fareen president of the United Mine Workers say the insurgent army marching south from Bethlehem has been turned back at the Perry county line. Peoria sub district miners show willingness to negotiate terms as operators report normal conditions prevailing in Springfield.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Ilinois
Frank Fareen
United Mine Workers of Illinois
Farrington
Betleville
Perry County
Peoria
Man Charged as Alleged Labor Agent in Speed Fees Case
J. H. Johnson, 46, a farmer from Waynesboro Mississippi, was arrested on a complaint alleging he acted as a dangerous labor agent shipping workers out of the term in violation of labor department rules. He was released after questioning.
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J. H. Johnson
Waynesboro
Miss
United States
Duggan
Det of
Seaman Fined on Liquor Charge
Andrew Mathe, seaman, arrested on the steamer Tuscan last week on a liquor transport charge, was fined in federal court. Mathe admitted having lager on board the ship.
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Andrew F. Mathie
T. Erwin
Mathie
Senate approves bill for state aid to Port of Mobile
The Alabama Senate passed a measure by 23 to 7 to authorize state credit for port development. The bill calls for an election to decide if the constitution allows state aid for Mobile port growth. Debate followed revenue bill amendments and a conference committee was loaned to reconvene. The House earlier moved to extend poll tax exemptions for ex servicemen to September 1, 1923.
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Mobile
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Senate
Dallas County
Merritt
House
Khaki Clad Scouts Depart For Fort Gaines Camp
Mobile sends off a khaki clad troop bound for Fort Gaines for a two week scout camp. The Fairhope unit joins the parade and will receive lessons in scoutcraft with tents, supplies, and a daily report to parents.
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Mobile
Wharf
Molabird
Paul Harris
Harrig
Fort Morgan
Senator Hitchcock Attacks Treaty Change Plans
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska denounces a foreign relations committee effort to alter the treaty with Germany and Shantung. He argues the changes would provoke rejection by Britain, France, Japan, and others, leaving the United States isolated and delaying ratification.
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Hitchcock
Nebasaett
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Penate
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Shantung
France
Britain
United
Reds of Russia Congress seeks peace after defeat
An official wireless dispatch reports Bolshevik forces encircled after a rout as Reds seek peace when ready to extend force. British squadron head Cowan arrives in the Baltic to discuss plans for an attack on Petrograd and a military mission, while Pershing will be welcomed home by Congress upon return from France.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
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France
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Senate
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Capitol
Wadsworth
Senate Military Committee
Jone Wyosaan
Pore
California
Sieicomer
House Military Committee
Mondell
Wyoming
Clark
Missouri
Conree
Congress
Ladon Fe
Labor Leader Dismisses Committee Members in New York
James P. aes president of the New York State Federation of Labor repudiates high cost of living criticisms and says two Garment Cutters Committee members, John F. Pierce and Isadore Epstein, were discharged for acting detrimentally to the union.
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New York
James P.aes
New Yorktate Federation of Labor
Gan
Seitei
Isadore Epstein
Sanat
Cuttern N
President Wilson Begins Pacific Coast Speaking Tour
President Wilson prepares to depart Washington for a West Coast speaking tour on the peace treaty and League Covenant. He will discuss administration strategy during absence, attend a labor and industrial conference, and address communities from Columbia to California with a large press and security entourage.
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
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White House
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Wilcow
Abvonce
Columbia
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Hasue
Wilson
Shipbuilding Costs in Japan on the Rise
T Hirota, manager of a Japanese shipping concern, said here that steel ships now cost 187 dollars per ton to build in Japan. He cited rising living costs and wage increases as drivers of higher construction costs, warning Japan may be unable to compete with the United States in shipbuilding even for its own needs.
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Perenne Press
San Vis
Japan
United States
T. Hirota
Sonareag
Kobe
Hirota
Rey
Business men declare Miami open town
Miami shifts from a union town to an open shop as building crews strike over non union drivers. The stance follows a million dollar siding operation expansion amid deliveries resuming.
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Miami
Miamia
Fila
Fine
Polish Commission Nears Finish as Paris Talks Continue
Hugh Gibson American minister to Poland arrived in Paris from Warsaw to confer with the American delegation on Polish affairs. The commission expects to complete its inquiry into Polish matters in about two weeks.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hugh Gibson
Poland
Warsaw
Bson
Henry Moreenthae
General Hooper in Critical Condition After Surgery
Selma Alabama reports General C. Hooper commander of the Contended Corps was operated on for intestinal obstruction and was held as critical this morning.
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Hooper
Selma
Ala
General C. Maymander
Corerans
Wilson to Convene Labor and Agriculture Talks in Washington
President Wilson will host a conference between labor and agricultural interests in Washington between October 5 and 10 to discuss economic conditions. He asked leaders including Samuel Gompers and the Federation of Labor to nominate delegates from their groups. Forty to forty-five delegates will be selected, with preliminary arrangements discussed.
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Washington
Wilson
Sion
Wash
White
Agks
Commerce
Samuel Gompers
Dent A Can Federation of Labor
Pacific
Inet
Anid House
Socialists Split as Left and Right Wing Form New Factions
report describes a fracturing socialist movement with left and right factions forming new groups, potential unification with a communist party, and a noisy meeting that spurred police action on a speaker charged under Bill No. 300. Detectives pursued a figure linked to the I. W. W. after a disruption at the session.
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H. Tickenor
St. Lowe
Roe
Dennis FE. Batt
Atlanta Women Vote in City Primary for First Time
In Atlanta Ga women exercised the franchise for the first time in a city white primary. The Democratic committee will elect a mayor councilmen and other municipal officers. Women who registered paid for the privilege and the committee announced plans for future participation.
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Atlanta
Woonerr
Mit
Egypt Demonstrations Over Ratification Report
London dispatch reports large Alexandria protests Saturday as Egypt debates ratification. The foreign relations committee heard telegrams from Cairo and amid claims by journalists, no decisive action was taken on Egypt’s acceptance. Pasha Zagioul, head of the national deputation, was noted in the coverage.
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Alexandria
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Cairo
Pasha Zagioul
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