Mobile and Fort Worth Battle for Dixie Championship
Mobiles and Fort Worth duel in an all Dixie championship series at Heinemann Park with gates open at noon. Lefty Fuhr or Joe Pate to start for Fort Worth while Mobile leans on Cueto, Williams, and Mulvey as the series heads into decisive games.
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Mobile
Fort Worth
Monroe Park
Nich
Panthers
Niehoff
Bears
Texans
Fuhr
Atz
Joe Pate
Johns
Mobile Baseball Association
Fortarth
Mo Olives
New Orleans
Heinemann Park
Sears
Cueto
Calvo
Kraft
Mulvey
Cf Hoffman
D. Williams
Phelan
Ullen
Tavener
Ss Huhn
Moore
C Baker
Pate
P Fuhr
Illness Certificates Delay Federal Court Trials
Judge Robert T. Ervin orders a list kept after several defendants cite illness as grounds to delay trials. Among those named are Dick Harrison Dan Jemison and Percy Gill who faces malt sale charges. The judge commended the jury for impartial steady service and announced Jewish New Year excusal.
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Robert T. Ervin
Dick” Harrison
Dan Jemison
Percy Gill
Ervin
Ford plants resume in Detroit easing industrial uneasy
In Detroit on September 22 three large Ford plants restarted after a week idle. About 40 000 Ford employees return to schedules and up to 35 000 workers at other firms prepare to restart as nationwide plants move toward normal by Monday. Ford contracts for 4000 tons of coal daily tied to reopening and freight-rate protest sparked the shutdown.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Apnee Ford
Ford
Edsel B. Ford
Tariff Rates In 1922 Act Are in Effect
Washington dispatch notes the 1922 tariff act became operative at midnight with new elastic rate powers. Collectors of customs were instructed to apply the rates immediately. Officials expect immediate revenue gains from duties on goods in bonds or in transit as the tariff commission gains enlarged authority under the president's signatory action.
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Washington
Tech
Harding
Tariff Commission
Naval Reserve Men Prepare for October Cruises
Naval reserve crews from New Orleans and Galveston plan annual cruises. The New Orleans trip departs on the USS Eagle, the Galveston voyage on the USS Wheeling, both starting in October to return for the American Legion convention in New Orleans October 16 to 20.
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Naval Reserve
New Orleans
Galveston
Navy
Eagle
L and N Set Flour Rate From Mobile to Savannah
The Louisville and Nashville railroad will publish a new flour rate from Mobile to Savannah, correcting an unjust discriminatory charge. The new rate is 4 1 2 cents per hundred pounds under the New Orleans rate, arranged by Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic department.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
Savannah
New Orleans
Trrffic
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Baseball Schedule Notes For National And American Leagues
The page lists games in both leagues with times and venues including Pittsburgh at New York St. Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston and New York at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at St. Louis and additional 3 30 start times.
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Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Weather forecast for Alabama Mississippi and West Florida
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday across Alabama West Florida and Mississippi with moderate northerly winds.
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Washington
Alabama
West Florida
Mississippi
Grocery Keeper Is Fined and Bonded For Sale of Hops
Joseph B. Greer a Mobile grocer and partner in a store chain pleaded guilty in federal court after a mistrial for selling malt hops and bottle-capping machines used in beer. He was fined 200 dollars and bonded 2560 dollars for potential future violations. Dumas Greer had charges nolled. Autrey Greer’s case was nolled earlier. Several others pled guilty including Charles Parnell 150 dollars George H Cleveland 150 dollars Mrs I Morningstar 50 dollars and Mrs I Maizel 50 dollars.
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Joseph B. Greer
Mobile
Dumas
Autrey Greer
Dumas Greer
Nolle
Joseph Greer
Charles Parnell
George H. Cleveland
I. Morningstar
I. Maizel
Troy Kiwanis Endorse Port Amendment in Alabama
A telegram from C. Max Rogers of Mobile announced that the Kiwanis Club of Troy unanimously endorsed the Alabama seaport amendment. Rogers spoke as a representative of Mobile Kiwanis Club to the Troy gathering.
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C. Max Rogers
Mobile
Kiwanis Club
Troy
Ala
Alabama
Striking Shopman Is Held Not Guilty
Horace T. Atkinson a former railroad shopman was acquitted in the recorder's court of an assault to murder against Edward Lockler an L and N shop employee who had struck and returned to work. The cases against W B Thomas and Louis Wooley were continued to October 14 with Lavitt's assault charge also continued. The grand jury convenes October 2 to investigate the cases.
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Horace T. Atkinson
Edward Lockler
L. and N. Shop
Recorder’s Court
W. B. Thomas
Louis Wooley
E. M. Lavitt
Communion Holds Abbreviated Session
Routine business was transacted at a short city commission meeting at 11 oclock with Mayor George E Crawford and City Commissioner Harry T Hartwell present. petitions for street electric lights on Gladys avenue New Hamilton street and Bienville avenue between Dauphin and Conti streets referred to street lighting. petition for a fire plug at Bienville and Conti streets referred to waterworks.
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City Commission
George E. Crawford
Harry T. Hartwell
Gladys Avenue
New Hamilton Street
Bienville Avenue
Dauphin
Conti
C Ge
Conti Streets
Parking Restrictions at Monroe Park Enforced by 50 Officers
Acting Police Chief Charles F. Howell assigns a force of 50 officers to Monroe Park for police arrangements. Traffic officers will be posted from the gate at Monroe Park south to Sigler's store at Broad and Baltimore, with no parking on the west side of Washington Avenue between the L. N. crossing and the city limits.
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Monroe Park
Charles F. Howell
Sigler’s
Broad
Baltimore Streets
Washington Avenue
L. & N. Crossing
Unsolved Murder of Mrs Puckett Stuns Mobile
Coroner jurors sustain that Mrs Minnie Lee Puckett mother of six was foully murdered. Acting Chief Howell says Mobile police hunt for slayers as Bart Chamberlain's office aids inquiry. Husband unlocated with reports cycling between Los Angeles and San Francisco. inquiry continues despite lack of results.
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Mobile
Minnie Lee Puckett
Howell
Bart RB. Chamberlain
Mra Puckett
Puckett
Marie Evans
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
Blanton Slams Daugherty Attack in House Debate
In Washington on September 22 Representative Blanton of Texas criticized moves to impeach Attorney General Daugherty over seeking an injunction against striking railroad workers. He argued the law should be enforced and condemned lack of Republican defense, calling out Turkish atrocities rhetoric while citing Herrin Illinois as a greater atrocity.
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Washington
Daugherty
House
Representative Blanton
Texas
United States
Herrin
Big Mix-Up Follows Effort to Board Ship Onward
Washington reports a tangle between the treasury department justice coast guard state department and the British embassy over an unsuccessful attempt by prohibition agents to board the British yacht Onward off the Jersey coast. Officials awaited reports from the Seneca and the Hahn while customs officials called the seizure illegal if the Onward was not bound for an American port.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
Coast Guard
State Department
Onward
Jersey
Seneca
New York
Treasury
Hahn
England
Clarkson Professor Killed In Freshman Prank Crash
In Potsdam New York on September 22 professor Max Hoyer of Clarkson College died and students Kenneth Clark Karl Kelsey and George Hart were injured when a car without lights collided near the campus while attempting to stop a freshman banquet. The crash occurred due to lighting defects in both vehicles.
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Potsdam
N. Y
Max Hoyer
Clarkson College
Kenneth Clark
Old Forge
Karl Kelsey
Theresa
George Hart
Spragueville
Here
Hoyer
Sir Charles Santley Funeral Ends Bright Opera Career
London report notes the death of Sir Charles Santley at age 86 near his London home. The renowned singer famed for concert and oratorio performances, long a favorite, also toured the United States in 1871 and 1891. He performed at Covent Garden in 1859, marking a celebrated stage career.
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London
Sir Charles Santley
United States
Covent Garden
Salute Rule Change Aims to Cut Nuisance Salutes
Washington is to see loosened salute exchanges as Army regulations are amended. The War Department plans to limit salutes between officers and men to military reservations or when addressing each other in uniform on streets and in public places.
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Washington
War Department
Second Session Of Congress Nearing End
Washington report notes the sixty seventh congress faces sine die adjournment after 18 months of continuous work. Members depart as a six week campaign for the November 7 election begins. Republicans praise the session as constructive while Democrats call it do nothing.
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Washington
Congress
Harding
Sixty Seventh
House
Senate
Hearst Dominates NY Convention Fight Over Governor Nomination
In New York City Democratic leaders anticipate a bitter struggle at the Syracuse state convention over the gubernatorial nomination between former Governor Alfred E. Smith and William Randolph Hearst. Hearst supporters claim a solid bloc of 315 votes with 146 upstate delegates plus 130 from Kings and 40 from Queens, challenging Smith after Erie county setbacks and campaign leadership in Albany.
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New York
Syracuse
Alfred E. Smith
William Randolph Hearst
Smith
Hearst
Erie County
William J. Connors
Albany
Patrick E. McCabe
Conners
Upstate
Kings
Queens
Hubby Dances As Mother-in-Law Dies in Court
Mrs. Malcolm McGowan seeking separation testified that her husband sang and danced around the room after learning his mother-in-law had died. She also identified letters signed Babe Mary Kate Trix and Kit and said he sometimes beat her. The couple married in Cleveland and had lived in Philadelphia.
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New York
Malcolm McGowan
Bank Robbery Report Lands in Illinois Bankers Association
A report says the Blandonville bank near Macomb Illinois was robbed and wire service to the town was cut. An investigator was sent to Blandonville to obtain details as information remained sparse.
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Chicago
Blandonville
Macomb
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Ford plants to resume full production after coal shortage
Detroit announced Ford Motor Company plants in Dearborn and Detroit suburbs would return to full capacity tonight after Edsell Ford's Ohio notice ending coal stoppage. Officials said 70 000 workers plus parts suppliers would resume work as coal at acceptable prices remains secured for steady output.
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Detroit
Mich
Dearborn
Ford Motor Company
Edsell Ford
Ohio
Ford
Ford Company
Ford Orders Coal for Detroit Plant In Ohio Deal
An order for coal for the Ford Motor Company of Detroit was signed in Cincinnati by a Ford representative and the American Export and Inland Coal Corporation. Ernest F. Heasley, president of the coal firm, announced the arrangement, with Abner Lunsford confirming the signature from the Detroit side.
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FORD
Cincinnati
Associated Press
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Ford Company
American Export and Inland Coal Corporation
Ernest F. Heasley
Coal Corporation
Abner Lunsford
Heasley
Traveling men fail in Pullman rate appeal
Washington computes that Interstate Commerce Commission examiners tentatively uphold Pullman Co claim that May 1920 20 percent fare increase should stand. The United Commercial Travelers of America and allied bodies sought reversal arguing the rise is no longer needed and unfair to travelers. The panel notes the extra revenue of about 13 million dollars annually remains necessary.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
United Commercial Travelers of America
Irregular Chief Reported Killed in Sligo Fight
Belfast dispatch reports Brigadier General J. Devina among six Irregulars killed in a four hour battle near Sligo on Wednesday. Devina was a southern parliament member for East Mayo and Sligo and helped oppose Arthur Griffith's Blige meeting last Easter Monday. One casualty identified as Bryan MacNeill, son of Prof. John MacNeill.
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Belfast
J. Devina
Sligo
East Mayo
Bytak
Arthur Griffith
Blige
Bryan MacNeill
John MacNeill
Bryan
Ballina
Sailors Guilty Of Voluntary Manslaughter In Martin Death
W E Sailors admitted striking the fatal blow that fractured W A Martin's skull and killed him in Atlanta Ga The sensational trial ended with a verdict of voluntary manslaughter carrying a sentence of one to four years Sailors claimed he acted after Martin arranged to take his sister Hazel from Atlanta to Athens but did not intend marriage.
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Atlanta
W. E
W. A. Martin
Martin
Athens
Hazel
Times Criticizes New American Tariff Bill
London dispatch reports The Times denounces the new American tariff bill as likely to worsen the United States creditor position and hinder global commerce. The paper argues the tariff undermines America's role in supplying markets while tightening payment. note continues on page eleven.
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London
Associated Press
United States
the Times
Great Britain
Times
America
Pope Blesses Marriage Of Mackay and O'Brien
The pope sent a benediction via cablegram for the September wedding of Miss Katherine Mackay, daughter of Clarence H Mackay, to Kenneth O'Brien, son of former New York Supreme Court Justice Morgan J O'Brien. The Holy Father extended blessings to the couple and their families.
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New York
Cardinal Gasparri
Katherine Mackay
Clarence H, Mthe Pateon
Postal Telegraphle Company
Kenneth O’brien
Morgan J. O'Brien
New York Supreme Court
Holy Father
Spurned Cider Drinker Tries Kidnapping
GOLDSBORO N C Sept 22 C B Aycock a wealthy farmer near here faces trial on attempted kidnapping charges after his pursuit of 16 year old Estelle Sorrell angered her parents who deemed him too old and drinks cider. Court records show Aycock was removed from the Sorrell home and the couple carried on through letters left in a coffee pot in a corn field.
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Goldsboro
N. C
C. B. Aycock
Estelle Sorrell
Katelle
Aycock
Sorrell
Tonic Maker Held on Liquor Charge
Abraham Auerbach former head of the Auerbach Company hair tonic maker was arrested at his Cleveland home on national prohibition act violations. A warrant was issued in New York for his brother Louis a business partner on similar charges. Federal officials said hair product alcohol manipulations totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Cleveland, O
Abraham Auerbach
Auerbach
United States
Steitenstein
New York
Louis
Creasy Trial Highlight Claims On Edith Lavoy Shooting
In Mineola New York September 21 Dr Arthur Jaques testified over Edith Lavoy Freeport school teacher shot dead the wound allegedly by William M Creasy of Fort Thomas Kentucky. The doctor declared the wound not self inflicted and the defense challenged the autopsy findings.
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Mineola
N. Y
Arthur Jaques
Edith Lavoy
Freeport
William M. Creasy
Fort Thomas
de Croaty Siaipet
Turkish nationalists demand guarantees before Thrace settlement
A Turkish nationalist view warns that without assurances within 48 hours, the Kemalists say the army may advance into Thrace. The government would suspend troop movements if powers offered serious terms on Thrace and respect for neutrality.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Thrace
Wna
Polar Relief Ship Returns to Nome
The schooner Teddy Bear, part of Captain Joe Barnard’s expedition to Wrangel Island, returned to Nome after reaching Siberia but failing to reach Wrangel Island due to heavy Arctic ice. Whalen, noted in earlier dispatches, does not appear on several maps or in later consulted records.
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Nome
Alaska
Associated” Press
Schoone
Capta' Joe Barnard
Allen Crarangell
Arctic
Siberia
Wrangelle Island
Whalen
Trio Held for Big Mail Theft in Denver
Two men and one woman were arrested in Denver in connection with a mail theft at the Union Depot baggage room on May 21. Ray Miller, 84, Frank Hicks, 28, and Mrs. Vola Hicks were held as investigators traced bonds and money allegedly tied to the alleged crime, with recovered cash totaling about 8,360 dollars.
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Denver
Col
Col. Union Depot
Ray Mi
Frank Hicks
Vola Hicks
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