Alabama City Election Heads To Ballot After Court Bill Ruling
The city faces an election on Monday with three candidates Pat Lyons Francis McConnell and John Clark despite an attorney's opinion that the Craft bill to block the vote is invalid. City officials filed that the measure would stop the election as captioned.
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Althugh
Mobile
Alabama
Kilby
Robert H. Smith
Pat J. Lyons
Francis H. McConmell
John M. Clark
Shinny liquor expert testifies in Prohibition case
Patrol chauffeur Bill Rounse appears in recorder's court as an expert on shinny liquor. Fines are imposed on three women for drunkenness with Bailey charged on a separate Prohibition count dismissed. Officer Kotinse testifies about tasting shinny liquor at the station.
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Bill Rounse
Recorder’s Court Today
Shaye
F. K. Hale, Jr
Phillip Bailey
Hale
Travelers Aid work extended to mid month in Mo
The Travelers' Aid in Missouri will continue operations until the 15th, after a two week extension granted by the War Camp Community Service. The plan is for the Y M C A to take over with financial support from other groups, and to hire a worker to meet trains and assist women and children traveling alone at night.
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War Campuy Service
Certeifi
Nisin
Es H. N
W. C
Enor
Red Circle Club Records Set in Mobile Community Meet
The Red Circle Club of the Wer Camp Community breaks records during a Mobile area event. Mrs. C. Stedn, secretary, submits the report of the executive committee meeting detailing the week’s achievements.
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Red Te Club
Wer
Mobile
C. Stedn
Community Service
Street car knocked off track by Ford
Automobile collision reported at 9:30 near the intersection of Elmira and Be rnie streets. Detective report states the Ford driven by 252 Chap street struck the street car, both wheels damaged. no injuries reported.
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FORD
Bernie Firend
Ite
Elmira
Clutims
Weather Forecast for Friday Night and Saturday
Mississippi fair tonight with serene conditions and light winds. Saturday looks mostly fair with continued mild temperatures and no significant precipitation expected.
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Associated Press
Fashington
Trun
Cgart
Mule Refuses to Obey Traffic Rules in Court
Charles Torbert, owner of a mule for Phirt Gas Store, testified the animal defied traffic laws on Dauphin Street. Turner, driving east, could not make the mule turn west as required. Turner said the mule persisted east and was dismissed. no warrant for the mule was sworn.
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Charles Torbert
Phirt Gas Store
Turner
Dauphin Street
Lawrence
State Aasks For More Time In Shipyard Case
Assistant Solicitor Courtney asks for two weeks to extend the hearing in Mobile shipyard case. Frank Mc Laughlin and R C Finlayson face assault charges linked to Burns Detective Agency. Folbe also seeks delay as district attorney notes possible deeper factors. Hearing adjourned to September 19.
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Jack Courtney
Frank McLaughlin
Mobile Shipbuilding Company
R C. Finlayson
Recorder's Court
Charles H. Folbe
Burns Detective Agency
Folbe
Reud L. Dorlon
Ent
Mobile
Catl Torney
King Ah
Courtney
Inge
McAlpine
Mclaughlin
Finlayson
Army Food Deliveries Expected Next Week
War era officials report several tons of army food are en route and should reach the city by midweek if no delays occur. Postal officials confirm the shipment was ordered and deliveries may begin within days, pending any unforeseen holdups or official notices.
Opening Markets New York Futures Open Steady
Cotton futures opened steady with Dec at 29.35, Jan 29.20, May 29.50 in New York. New Orleans futures also opened steady with Oct near 28.97 and Jan around 29.08. The market pared losses on favorable weather, trading muted after the half hour.
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Associated Press
New York
Murcp
New Orleans
Rincon
En Orleans
New Orlens
Bonéalline
Wes
New York Cotton Market Weakens on General Trade Factors
The cotton market shows renewed weakness in today’s general trading. Openings fall 1 to 14 points on near months, with declines extending to 7 points late. December touches 29.30, January 29. Reports of disappointing goods after army textile sales and weak sterling add to selling pressure.
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New York
Li Press
Mississippi man held for wife murder
Clyde Thames, 25, is in Lincoln County prison charged with murdering his wife. Her body was exhumed Tuesday. a broken neck was found, though she was buried August 3 and was thought to have died of heart disease. Suspicious relatives prompted the disinterment.
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Brookhaven
Stiss
Clyde Thames
Lincoln County Prison
Germany states it will not oppose Austro German union
Berlin Sept 5 German reply to allied note on Austria representation in the German Reich asks, Germany would not modify Austro German boundaries by force but could not oppose a spontaneous German Austrian union. Allies acknowledged receipt June 16 and Germany felt authorized to insert Article 61 in the constitution.
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Berlin
Basle
Austria
Reichstrath
Germany
Peace conference ultimatum to Germany on Austrian representation
The State Department released the text of a Paris ultimatum to Germany noting a constitutional provision allowing Austrian representation in the German reichstag violates the Versailles treaty. If not complied with by Sept. 17, allied powers threaten further measures, including possible Rhine occupation, without pledging nonaction.
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Washington
Rman
Reichstrath
Rhine
Paris
Versailles
Austria
Parti N
Germany
Court postpones baseball hearing in Mays case
The New York American League club moves to block Ben Johnson from interfering with pitcher Mays. Justice Wagner postponed the hearing to this afternoon and ordered Johnson to produce all letters related to the Mays case, including a letter to Uni Hildebrand regarding sounding Boston players.
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Associated Press
NEW
KGRK
New York American League Baseball Claub
Beomant
Ben Johnagn
American League
Cari-Mays
Supreme Court
Wagner
Johnson
Mays
Uni Hildebrand
Boston
Death sentence handed to French spy Quien
Paris Sept 5 Georges Gaston Quien was convicted by a court martial on treasonable dealings with the Germans. He was sentenced to death for betraying Cavell to the enemy and aiding German interests.
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Quien
Asociated Press
Paris
Georges Gaston Quien
Sreauen
Cavell
Democratic Heads Plan Atlantic City Meeting
Washington reports the executive committee of the Democratic national committee will meet in Atlantic City on September 26 and 27. Chairman Cummings announced the dates today.
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Washington
Atlantic City
Cummings
Seventy Five Apply for Work in Mobile
Fragmented OCR notes show a labor demand context with references to workers and industries such as cotton and machinery. The passage is garbled but implies a government job or employment effort in Mobile with figures around seventy five applicants and sixty five during some period.
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Mobile
Settan
President Wilson rests in St Louis after western speech tour
President Wilson arrives in St Louis to rest after a day of speeches promoting the peace treaty. He plans a luncheon and a Coliseum address while Missouri weighs ratification and reservations with Senators Reed Johnson and others speaking against or for the treaty. An overnight drive to Kansas City follows as the tour continues west.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Wilson
Mississippi
Columbus
Indianapolis
Missouri
Hae
Spencer
Tn St. Louie
Reed Ree
Johnson
California
Foreign Relations Committee
Manesas City
Torrow
Richmond
Ind
Treaty Four Reservations Move Through Senate Debate
Four reservations and about forty amendments accompany the peace treaty with Germany as it nears Senate consideration. Lodge leads Republican push for drastic changes while Democratic members voice opposition. The measure, including Shantung wording and league provisions, faces a ten day period before reporting to the Senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
O Reese
United
League
United States
China
Japan
Shantung
International Commission
League Council
Essembly
Great Britain
Tennessee
Britain
France
Italy
Lodge
Allied police recommendations in city of Fiume
Allied police urged in Fiume for a stronger force including a U S and marine contingent to investigate disturbances that left soldiers dead. The move follows the allied commission findings and faces political doubt as Italy and other powers weigh the conclusions.
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Allied Police
City OF
Fiume
Associated Press
Paris
Amera Seiten
Prese. L
Italy
Motive in Cooper Murder Remains Unsolved in Nashville
Nashville police pursue all clues in the Robin J. Cooper murder case but no motive or solid suspects have emerged. Investigators await chemical analysis of stains on overalls found at the home to confirm if human blood was present.
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Nashville
Tenn
Robin J. Cooper
Robin
Peersee
German Government Seeks Justification Over Scapa Flow Sinkings
A German delegation arrived seeking to justify the submarine or ship sinkings at Scapa Flow. The official dispatch was sent to the High Office this afternoon as part of a formal inquiry into the incident.
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Vhasamaes
von Léeraner
Hff
Mexicans capture four more bandits
Dispatches say Mexican forces in Tampico district have seized four additional bandits in connection with the murder of John W. Corre of Ode, Oklahoma. A request has been sent to Washington for identification and further action.
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Associated Presa
Tampico
John W. Corre
Ode
Okla
Washington
Sen
U 4A
Belgium Halts Coal Exports Amid Trade Turbulence
A government announcement reports Belgium suspends coal exports to safeguard domestic supply amid ongoing trade tensions and market disruption. The move affects shipments previously planned for markets abroad as officials reassess energy needs and strategic reserves.
Washington Will Bring Belgian King Queen to U S
The presidential ship George Washington will carry King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium to the United States for the peace conference. The ship sails from New York for Brest within days and will proceed to Antwerp where the royal party will embark.
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Washington
George Washington
Europe
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
United States
Navy Department
New York
Geo Washington
Brest
Antwerp
Spanish War Veterans Close Frisco Meet
The twenty first annual national convention of the United Spanish War Veterans closed with the re election of William Jones of New York as commander in chief and St Louis chosen for the 1920 convention. The women's auxiliary elected Mrs Minnie L Lenhart Philadelphia as president and Gioia Mra Louis KE Williams as senior secretary.
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Associated Preas
San. Francisco
William Jones
New York
Pershing to Ride Virginia Charger in New York
Admirers of General Pershing purchased a Virginia racehorse from Staunton and sent it to New York to be ridden by the general. The horse is a thoroughbred named Virginia Charger and awaits Pershing’s use.
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Associated Press
Wincheers Va
General Pershing
Virginia
Staunton
New York
Redfield Resigns as Secretary of War in Wilson Cabinet
Washington reports Secretary of War Redfield has submitted his resignation to President Wilson. The move, announced today, cites urgent private business interests requiring immediate attention. Rumors of a possible early retirement swirl amid cabinet gossip.
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William 6
Pee Wim
C. Redfield
Redfield
Per Busines
Gen
Ratihaade
Irite
Ring Steel
Allies' policy toward Romania unpopular at Paris notes
Paris dispatch reports mixed reactions as British and French authorities press Romania to maintain unity with the allies. The note urges Romania to evacuate Hungary, stop requisitioning supplies, and cooperate with the coalition to restore order while seeking fair distribution of assets among nations with claims against Hungary.
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Bucharest
Petit Parisien
Paris
Sireorge
Rumania
Romania
Hungary
Rugnanta
Supreme Council Names Envoy to Romania on Hungary Issue
The supreme council has appointed Sir George Clark of the British Foreign Office to Bucharest to convey allied powers desires regarding Romanian occupation of Hungary. The dispatch suggests a plan for a high commissioner to Romania as reported from Paris.
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Paris
Supreme Council
George Clark
British Foreign Office
Bucharest
Hungary
Romania
American Claim Effort Reported From Mexico City
The American embassy in Mexico City notified the state department that the foreign office reported over 500 Softcare and hen items were hidden in the mountains. Dr Goenigh, an American of Porto Rican birth, is mentioned in connection with the search.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sept.cs
Mexico City
State Department
Foreign Office
Goenigh
Wilson Considers Steel Labor Conference to Avert Strike
President Wilson agrees to explore a conference between United States Steel Corporation and steel workers representatives to prevent a threatened strike. Federation head Samuel Kent appeals for action, urging a meeting by September 9 in Washington, D C, to seek peaceful settlement of the industrial crisis.
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Associated Washington
Wilson Hes
Felance
Steel
United States Steel Corporation
Federation
Wilson
Ina
Samual Kent
American Federation
Steel Naatey
Conciene
Ates Popes
Wrington
D. C
Steel Corporation
Pleads Insanity At Time Of Shooting
A defendant in a murder case pleads insanity at the time of the shooting as testimony unfolds. The trial continued with experts and witnesses discussed in the courtroom.
Poincare and Wallace to Speak at Monument Cornerstone
Principal speakers Poincare and an American ambassador will lay the cornerstone for a monument to commemorate the landing of American troops in World War I. The statue will honor the Statue of Liberty's near Pointe de Grave by the Gironde river, a symbol linked to Lafayette's failed distant assault.
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Poincare
Byer Pointe de Grave
Gironde
LaFayette
Industrial Situation in Britain Improves
Associated Press reports the British industrial situation shows improvement with a general threat of large labor unrest easing. Apprentices and tramway workers previously involved in a national walkout are noted, though some industries remain off.
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Associated Press
London
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