British Torpedo Boat Seizes Philippine Steamer Cebu
Washington reports a British torpedo boat violated American neutrality by stopping and examining the Philippine steamer Cebu in Philippine territorial waters. Lieutenant of HMS No. 2 boarded Cebu, seized manifest and passenger list seeking a man named Cady, then released the ship. a strong protest to Britain will be lodged.
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Reviewing the Mexican Poles Review
New London Conn September 12 The American Mexican joint commission reviews Mexico political events leading to the de facto government The Mexican commissioners outline developments from 1914 Agua Caliente convention to the present The aim of the American side remains unclear Carranza Villa fight followed by continued civil military power change at the capital
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
Mexico
Augas Califentes
Mexico City
Carranza
Villa
Dipping vats spark threats and new river trade moves
Reports from Cove City say residents oppose dipping vats and plan to dynamite the first installation. The Board of Commissioners funded four thousand dollars for vats as the M. H. Tracy Company plans two steel steamers for a New Bern line with construction to begin locally and in Elizabeth City. Meanwhile residents relocate early, and movement of households continues beyond October.
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Vergil Walker
M. M. Tracy Company
New York
N. Y
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Elizabeth City
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Quebec Cantilever Bridge Collapse Death Toll Stands Eleven
The St Lawrence Bridge Company and the Quebec Bridge Commission jointly investigate the September collapse of the central span while hoisting into position. The death toll remains eleven with officials unsure if reconstruction of a lower span or raising the collapses will occur. Estimated cost tops 100000. Opening next spring is postponed.
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St. Lawre Bridge Company
Quebe Bridge Commission
St. Lawrence
Emnvers
Greek Premier Zaimis Reported to Quit
London dispatch notes that Greek Premier Zaimis has tendered his resignation and that efforts are underway to persuade him to withdraw it. The cable cites a Reuters report from Athens confirming near certainty of the resignation.
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London
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Zaimis
Maine vote signals Wilson win, says Senator Simmons
Washington, Sept. 12 Senator Simmons expresses optimism over Maine results. He calls an eight thousand Democratic victory in Maine a favorable indicator for Wilson in November, noting Maine's Republican tilt and loyalty to high tariff policy.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
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Maine
Wilson
Senator Simmons
Union
Canada
Northeast storm warning from Bahamas to Florida
A 1916 weather bulletin warns of a disturbance over the Bahamas likely to move north to the South Atlantic coast with east to north gales for the next thirty six hours. Caution advised for travel and coastal activities from Virginia Capes to Jupiter Florida.
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Washington, D. C
Wilmington
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Virginia Capes
Jupiter
Florida
Bahamas
South Atlantic
Georgia South Carolina and Louisiana hold primary balloting
Democrats in Georgia South Carolina and Louisiana cast statewide ballots for November nominees. Georgia governors race and congressional renomination battles dominated attention with many incumbents seeking another term. Louisiana and South Carolina faced tight governor and congressional contests amid broader state office campaigns.
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Joseph E. Pottle
L. G. Hardman
Richard Manning
Cole L. Blease
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Peter W. Meldrin
Savannah
J. W. Overstreet
Sylvania
Frank Park
Sylvester
E. E. Cox
Albany
Chas. R. Crisp
Americus
T. G. Hudson
W. C. Adamson
Carrollton
William Schley Howard
Decatur
Robert B. Blackburn
J. W. Wise
Faye
W. E. Thomas
Valdosta
J. E. T. Bowder
Waycross
D. M. Hughes
Danville
Docket Nearing End After Court Cleans Several Cases
Superior Court nears adjournment as most cases wrap up. Grady Cook faces trial for the killing of Emmanuel Pierce, a colored convict, plus six youths charged in the Love's Grove burglary. Xanthos Bros. fined for Sunday closing violation. several nuisance and probation actions recorded as docket clears.
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Grady Cook
Emmanuel Pierce
Love's Grove
Joe DeLoach
Willie Johnson
Weldon Graham
Pat Johnson
Jas. Garfield
Sam Brown
Xanthos Bros
Connor
John D. Bellamy
Emmett H. Bellamy
George L. Peschau
T. P. Sykes
Belle Malone
Charles Malone
R. A. Wright
New Bern Feels Storm Effects Along Atlantic Coast
New Bern North Carolina reports river rises on the Neuse and Trent as of noon with water over the breakwater by Front Street. Winds blow strongly from the northeast as the storm expands up the Atlantic coast.
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Atlantic Coast
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Trent
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Convict Camp Guard Faces Trial for Killing Emanuel Pierce
Solicitor Lyon announced he would not seek a first degree verdict. In separate cases Gladys Davis and Lizzie Cole, two young colored girls, were found guilty of burglary at Walter Murray's home and theft of food. Each was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
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Lyon
Gladys Davis
Lizzie Cole
Walter Murray
Tragedy in New York Street Strike Kills Two
The first serious accident of the New York street railway strike occurred in the Bronx when a trolley car ran off a steep grade, struck two jitney buses, killing two and severely injuring 13 others. Four injured may die. the crew was arrested amid ongoing rioting and car blockades.
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Maine Republicans solidify victory in state and federal bids
From Portland to plan tations, revised counts show Carl E. Milliken Republican ahead of Curtis by 13 355 votes for governor with Hale and Fernald also maintaining Senate seats. Republicans win a solid state delegation and command both legislative chambers.
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Maine
Carl E. Milliken
Curtis
Congress
Frederick Hale
Fernald
United States Senate
Allies Resting After the Grind of Past Week
Greek leaders weigh joining the Entente with no territorial guarantees while Allied forces pause heavy offensives after gains on the Somme. In the Balkans Bulgarians retreat from Kavala as Turkish and Russian fronts report tremors of movement and new successes in the Carpathians with near 1,000 prisoners taken.
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Strong Atlantic gale warning from Bahamas disturbance
Washington reports strong warning signals along the Atlantic coast from Virginia Capes to Jupiter Florida. A disturbance centered over the Bahamas moves northwest and is expected to bring east to north gales along the South Atlantic coast for the next 36 hours.
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Atlantic
Virginia Capes
Jupiter
Florida
Bahamas
South Atlantic
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