Mobile action blocks election on Monday
Mobile city officials reject a Craft bill to enlarge the city commission and prevent Monday's election to name a new commissioner. Three candidates vie for the six year post: incumbent J. J. Lyons, John M. Clark, and Francis H. McConnell. Election set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with inspectors and officials named. The original Craft bill to expand the commission will be taken up in Montgomery next week.
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Ahem
Munday
Hn Craft
Montgomery
Robert H. Smith
Ting
City Commission
JJ. Lyons
John M. Clark
Central Trades Council
Francis H. McConnell
Busat
Alabama Dry Dock and Pbuilding Company
Mobile
House of Representatives
Nater John Craft
Haley
Craft
Mobile Scouts Camp Opens For First Public Visit
Fort Gaines hosts Mobile Boy Scouts as about 90 relatives secure passes for a Sunday trip aboard the Holabird. The boat departs at 9 AM from the foot of Eslava Street and returns around 7 PM, allowing four hours on site. Lunch is tacked on by each attendee.
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Mobile
Boy Scouts
Fort Gaines
Holabird
Eslava Street
Scout
Alan
Theft of Raincoat Charged in Court
W. K. Kelly a shipworker appeared before Acting Recorder Jack Courtney over a theft of a raincoat. A magistrate abstained due to his role as assistant county prosecutor, delaying ruling until Tuesday. Lilly Belle Parker, a Negro woman, faced theft charges from Mrs. A. Hirshfield for a gold item taken from premises at Jackson and Monroe streets.
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W. K. Kelly
Jack Courtney
Oung
Lilly Belle Parker
A. Hirshfield
Jackson
Monroe
Mobile to Welcome New Detective Agency Headed by Birmingham Leader
H Bodeker head of the Birmingham agency arrives in Mobile to establish a detective office there. Martin for detectives from Birmingham will oversee operations as Mr Bodeker travels with his wife and two children Minnie and Pan.
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H. Bodeker
Birmingham
Mobile
Martin
Birmingham Bees
Mr. Bodeker
Miss Minnie
Pan Bodeker
Weather Outlook From Washington Forecast
The forecast from Washington for Sunday calls for generally light to moderate rain showers mainly in the extreme south. Temperatures will be mild with unsettled conditions noted across the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sept
Ind
Simon Strouse Dies at Home Aged Resident of Mobile
Simon Strouse age unknown, a Bavia ria native and Mobile’s longtime wholesale dry goods dealer, died at 10:30 a.m. at his daughter Mia Hammel’s home after a week of illness. He came to Mobile 60 years ago, belonged to Bnai Brith and Fidelia Club, and leaves two daughters, three sons, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral plans not announced.
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Simon Strouse
Bavaria
Mobile
Mia. L. Haimmel
Greenville
Ala
J. W. Beer
New Orleans
A. M. Eppstein
Portland
Oregon
Health officials campaign ends with multiple fines
Several individuals were fined by Acting Recorder Jack Courtney for violations of health and milk ordinances. Fines included 10 dollars for a cafe with inadequate screening and various penalties for selling unsafe milk and fruit without proper permits. Hearings were postponed to September 10 and 13 for several cases.
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F. A. Polk
Davis Avenue
Fisher's Alley
Jack Courtney
Board of Health
Len
Edington
Charles Firth
Holcombe Werneth
Legislators Set for Mobile Visit on Delayed Resolution
The legislature delays a resolution to accept an invitation for a Mobile visit until next week. Chamber of Commerce plans to proceed with arrangements once House action clears. Members may choose their dates if the resolution passes, with midweek timing noted by Representative Alfred Tunstall amid a three day workweek.
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Woleistess
Obama
Mobil
Chamber of Commerce
House
Alfred Tunstall
Hale
Rejeevak
Recruiting Starts for State Militia Organized Social Group
Recruiting for the Mobile Rifles Association progresses with twenty or more members signed. The social organization pledges to support militia drills and move members to join militia companies, though no final nominations decision has been made yet.
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Mobile Rifles Association
See
Seers Te
Grany
Seri
Ac Chia Aber
Pn Og Ae Mobile
Gaeannied Osing Gil Iy
Capital Scoutmaster to Visit Boys Camp
Vernon Merrit a Montgomery real estate man and leader in Boy Scout work will visit the capital to inspect the new Boys Camp. He will arrive in Mobile and will go on to the capital to review the scouts program and activities.
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Vernon Merrit
Montgomery
Oma
M T
President Wilson Urges Peace Treaty in Kansas City Rally
President Wilson spoke at Convention Hall to more than 15 000 in Kansas City urging support for the peace treaty and world order. He called the covenant a foundation of American principles and said the league would promote disarmament and end secret armed power among nations.
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Kansas City
Wilson
Missouri
Convention Hall
B. A. Parsons
United States Senate
League
United States
President Warns Autocracy Faces Demise by Militarism
The president asserted that autocracy would perish with militarism and that Europe’s terror spanning generations would end. He argued democracies must rise to destroy such governments, warning the job will remain if not done now.
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Europe
NO SETTLEMENT OF SODA MEN WALKOUT
The Soda Dispensers Syrup and Ice Cream Makers Union reports no settlement today as 75 Mobile district workers walk out across the Biloxi to Selma territory. Union officials say a new agreement effective September 1 has been in proprietors' hands for ten weeks and that salary increases are being urged by members.
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Union of
City
Mobile
Peee
Biloxi
Miss
Selma
Ala
Washington Civil Service Exam Entries Rise Amid Crowded Conditions
The commission has sent letters about exam entries as Washington faces crowded conditions and improved rooming and boarding options since November. Some residents have left the city seeking easier accommodations, while others remain to take the exams.
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Washington
Dubaas
Rev John A MacLean to Speak at Church Sunday
Rev John A MacLean of Richmond Virginia will speak at Government Street Church during the 11 o clock Sunday service, accepting an invitation from the archbishop following the resignation of the previous pastor. He will also address additional services.
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John A. MacLean
Richmond
Government Street N
Arch
Bs Sonty
MacLean
Community Meeting Program At Leinkauf Center
A Leinkauf community meeting Monday evening features leading numbers including a violin solo by Berrion Partin and a solo by W A Batchelor. Vocal selections are by Mary Via Welfo Grace Evans Pauline Ethel Smith and John Lynch with instrumental pieces by Mae for games and Mae Long.
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Berrion Partin
W. A. Batchelor
Leinkauf Center
Mary Vi Ia Welfo
Grace Evans
Pauline 4
Ethel Smith
John Lynch
Mae
Marie Long
Eleanor Ecesminsky
General W. Hooper Dies in Selma at 76
General W. Hooper, state commander of United Confederate Veterans of Alabama, died in Selma at 3:20 AM after eleven days of illness. Born May 1843 near Rome, Georgia, he served from private to captain in the Eighth Georgia Infantry and later led Forrest’s escort. Funeral plans call for a simple service with four Alabama brigadiers attending.
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Selma
Ala
W. Hooper
United Confederate Veterans of Alabama
Hooper
Alabama Veterans’ Organization
Fayette
Rome
Eighth Georgia Infantry
Forrest
Vetbat Aed
Eral Hooper
Callie Louise McGee
Eral T. P. Lamkin
John K. Barton
Birmingham
Alabama
Ajor D. Scott
United Confederate Veterans
Atlanta
Laver
Georgia
Charles Jefferson Hooper
Jane Byrd Ward
Georgia Infantry
21St Eoree Infantry
Forrests
D. M. Scott
Straight
N. B. Forrest
Striking Miners Start On March Amid Tense Standoff
In Charleston West Virginia on September 6 Associated Press reports Governor Cornwell urged miners to return home while thousands gathered at a camp near Guyan to press for unionization. He warned he would aid them and convened talks with operators and mine officials. Rumors of violence and mine closures spread as cheers rang out and rifle shots greeted the governor. Union officials predicted miners would abandon the push to organize at Guyan.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
John J. Corn
Coal River Hey
Carnwell
Guyan
Oueretem
Cornwell
Kanawha
Unnion
Uyan
Missing watch surfaces in Cooper murder case
Nashville filed police report shows finger print expert Robert C. G. Dunning arrived from Cincinnati to aid the search for Robin J. Cooper's killer. Cooper's open face watch with monogram R J C is reported missing after his body was found in Richland creek four weeks ago following Thursday’s murder.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Robert CG. Dunning
Cincinnati Police Department
Robin J. Cooper
Richland Creek
Cooper
Dunning
Foes of Treaty Set to Launch Campaign Next Week
Senate debate over the peace treaty winds down with committee hearings closing as factions press for reservation forms. Democratic ratification leaders plan speeches in multiple cities to counter the president while Republicans commit to a measured response without trailing the president.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Hitchcock
Johnson
Borah and McCormick
Leago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Reed
Akron
Ohio
Wadsworth
Salem
WN. Y
Poindexter
Dunkirk
Pittsburgh
New York City
Senate
Man Sues for 10000 Over Eye Injury Aboard Ship
A Port of entry crew member George Suarez, 18, sues claiming ten thousand dollars for loss of an eye after an on duty eye injury. The incident reportedly involved a hook during work and the case cites damages and bond details.
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George Suarez
Portorguys
Saarez
Rae
Property Deals Closed Today In Several Transactions
Ellay sold west side Conception street property 36 feet 5 inches south of St street to Johanna Kern for 7500 dollars. P. J. Doyle trustee sold north side f street 30 feet west of Water street to Charles for 5000 dollars. Frank M Beckes sold to Alex T Howard a 40 foot wide lot on Dauphin street west of Gladys avenue in Reed’s sub Espejo tract.
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Conception Street
St. Street
Ellay
Johanna Kern
P. J. Doyle
Charles
F Street
Water Street
Frank M Beckes
Alex T. Howard
Reed
Espejo
Dauphin Street
Gladys Avenue
Assistant Chief in Collision with Car on Georgia Avenue
Gus Rehm first assistant fire chief narrowly escaped injury when his automobile and a street car collided at Georgia avenue and Government street early this afternoon. He was responding to a blaze in the bowls of George B Rogers of South Ann hae ae cer aes.
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Gus Rehm
Georgia Avenue
Government Street
Rehm
George B. Rogers
South Ann
New Diamond Field Found in Africa Near Accra
Amsterdam dispatch reports a new African diamond field discovered by the British Geological Survey near Accra in the Gold Coast. About 600 stones were found by pan mining in shallow quartz gravel 65 miles northwest of the capital, part of preliminary operations.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
British Geological Survey
Gold Coast
Accra
President’s Wire to Gompers Not Public
Washington dispatch describes a presidential wire to Samuel Gompers regarding AFL policy. The president indicated the message would not be made public, stating he had not approved its release at the time.
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Gompers
Bank Deposits for Week Show Decrease
The condition of clearing house banks and trusts for the five days shows a reserve of 32,026,200 in excess of legal requirements. This is a decrease of 1,270 from last week.
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Associated Press
New York
Federated Shopmen to Convene for Grand Lodge Ouster
The Federated Railway Shopmen of Chicago call a national convention for September 25 to act on a case granted by President Wilson. Delegates from local unions across the country may oust Washington Grand Lodge officials amid wage talks with government directors. More than 2,000 delegates representing 200,000 workers are expected. a strike could halt transportation nationwide.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Federated Railway
Wilson
Grand Lodge
Washington
Hines
John D. Sanders
M. L. Hawver
Sanders
Lafayette Marne Anniversary Observed in New York City
Ambassador Jusserand spoke at City Hall ceremonies commemorating the 1623rd birth anniversary of Lafayette and the fifth anniversary of the Marne battle. Attendees included Myron Herrick and Dr. John H. Finley with representatives from Great Britain, Canada, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Russia, Poland, and Greece. Afternoon rites at the Lafayette monument in Union Square featured the Society of the Cincinnati and other patriotic groups.
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Associated Press
New York
Jusserand
France
City Hall
la Fayette
The
Marne
Arie
Potneare
Ramee
Dene Rem
Ceral Pershing
Minetral Wood
Myrone T. Herrick
Ohio
United States
John H. Finley
Education
Great Britain
Canada
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Russia
Poland
Greece
la Fayette Monument
Union Square
Society of the Cincinnati, Sons of the Revolution
Society of the Colonial War
Society of Founders and Patriots of America
Jury Still Deadlocked in Hudson Murder Case
Manasses Virginia September 6 After more than two hours deliberation the jury in the W C Hall state prohibition inspector murder case reported a hopeless division The case involves hall Hudson shooting near Winchester three other prohibition officers await trial with R C Shackleford also killed The judge adjourned court to give jurors more time and noted possible double jeopardy if the verdict cannot be reached
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Manasses
W.C. Hall
Prohibition
Oeogee
Walen
Hall
Hudson
Winchester
Dunlavy
Sullivan
Skeet
R. C. Shackleford
Brent
Wnders
Pershing Expected in New York Monday Arrival. Reception Planned
General Pershing is due to arrive Monday aboard the Leviathan. The ship is set to reach Ambrose Lightship at 4 a.m. and dock at 8 a.m. in New York. Secretary Baker announced a New York reception committee including Leick, Ambrose Mowell, Allan A. Ryan, Nicholas Brady, and others.
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New York
Naval Communication Service
Leviathan
General Pershing
Ambrose
Wnashington
Baker
Rere
New 5
Neue Leick
Ambrose Mowell
Allan A. Ryan
Nicholas A. Brady
Harry Payne Whitney
Cleveland H. Dodge
Mortimer Schiff
John D. Ben B. Baruch
Henry P. Daviels
Reptosie
William G. McAdoo
Hugh Frayne
Ieee
Moderate quake felt in South America in early morning
An earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded by the seismograph at Georgetown University starting at 5 35 a m and lasting about fifty minutes The disturbance was believed to originate in South America about 1500 miles from Washington
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Washington
Georgetown University
South America
Austrian peace delegation expects acceptance in Paris
Vienna dispatches report Dr Karl Renner and the Austrian peace delegation will return to Paris to sign the peace treaty at St Germain. A formal acceptance is anticipated as the conference indicates Austria will accept the terms this week with a likely signing on Wednesday September 10.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Don
Karl Renner
Spondents
St. Germain
Austria
Paris
Renner
Associated Wires
Cellor Renner
Peace terms for Austria draw sharp protests in Vienna
Associated Press reports Austrian newspapers react to the St. Germain peace terms. The Albieter Zeltung calls the provisions bitter and spiteful and accuses the Entente of arrogance. It urges a revision commission to begin reparations and to honor self determination for peoples.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Austria
St. Main
Albieter Zeltung
Spruce Hearing Reflections on Congress in Portland Session
Brice Disque, former head of spruce production, testified before a congressional committee on airplane spruce operations. He said Major Bligh questioned his methods and suggested political pressure from Democrats to push a full airing of spruce production issues. Representative Lea countered, noting ongoing investigations.
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Portland
Ore
Brice Disque
Frear
Clarence Lea
Day Enforcement Bill Goes to Conference
A conference was set today on an enforcement measure attached to the House bill and Senate amendments. The Senate also discussed a canal zone drug prohibition act but no action had been taken on that measure.
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Washington
Senate
Pacific Fleet Warns World of Peace Through Strength
In San Francisco on September 6 the head of the Pacific fleet said the United States will wear peace at all hazards and will keep a powerful navy until sanity returns to the hearts of all peoples. Secretary Josephus Daniels spoke at a luncheon hosted by the committee.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Josephus Daniels
United States
Navy
Hartford to be preserved as a historic relic
The Hartford flagship will not be destroyed, defying threats of demolition. The vessel, noted as a historic relic of the nation, remains safeguarded by a decision from the navy department.
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Farragut
Associated Press
Washington
Hartford
Mississippi
T Nation
Navy
Washington urged to create corporations for commerce abroad
The report highlights efforts to form corporations to advance overseas trade. Officials discussed policy steps and potential regulatory changes to facilitate cross border business activities.
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