davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27

of Roanoke. and Byrd Kirtiey. Of
Shenandoah City. and the following
brothers and sisters: Daniel Kirtley
of Keyser, w. Va; James Kirtley, of
Hot Springs: Mrs. Slaughter of
Fletcher: Mrs. Evaline Harrington. of
Gordonsville: Mrs. Eliza Snow, of
Dyke. and Mrs. Bette Terrell, Of
Fletcher. His body was taken to
Shenandoah City, where interment was
made in the Methodist Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET

(Rsported by Rodgers. Plummer g.
Company, Inc.)
Petersburg Va, Sept. 2s. 1915.
SPANISH-Fnrmsrs' Stock:
Market steady 800 per bushel.
NIAS-Farmers' Stock Market
steady.
Fancy Jumbo. sMc per Id.
Fancy Handpicked. 3Ao Per 10.
Extra Prime, &c per ID.
Prime. 2&e per ID
Smelling Stock. "a o to 2nc per III.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
Marriage Licenses.

Deputy Clerk Breeder yesterday is
sued marriage license to l., B. Ho-
ban and Mary Spicer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
BUSINESS NEWS
AND COURT RECORD
CHANCERY COURT TRANSFERS.
Three Deeds of Bargain and Sale Re
corded Yesterday.

r. T. Broaddus to f r Waddill,
Gil Lamb Avenue, 76-8x125; $4,000,
West End Development Corporation
to A B. Whitmore, lot 80, block 3,
Monument Annex, 25x13o; s375.
Mary w. Timberlake to Nina /. Gil
bert, lot 16. block B, Ginter Park,
100x233-S; $40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
RICHMOND FRUIT MARKET.

Wholesale quotations furnished by the
Blalock Fruit and Produce Co.
Richmond, Va Sept rs, 1914
VEGETABLES
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27
RICHMOND HAY MARKET.

tWhoiesaie Quotations on 'Change)
Richmond, va. Sept. rs, 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-27

30 Virginia Fire and Marine ffsur-
anoe Company, 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Threatened Strike Sit
uation Takes On An
Added Intensity
CANNOT RESTRAIN
MEN AFTER TODAY

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Aug. 26.-Pres-
ident Wilson went 70 the capital today.
presumably in connection with the strike
situation.
The threatened railway strike situation
took on added intensity today. as the rail
way executive continued their dclibera-
tionS over the form of counter proposal To
President Wilson's plan and the leaders
of the brotherhood silently awaited the
next move.
The executives were told by the mems
leaders that they expected dificnlty in
restraining them after tonight The rail
road presidents worked steadily all NOR
ming and the fcrepart Of the afternoon.
carefully phrasing their statement 10
President Wilson, but mp TO shortly after
noon had taken no vote on H. AS outlined
unoffclally il declines To concede the
eight hour day without arbitration and
the investigation Of it, application "a
railroadnG. but makes some concessions
as TO collateral issues
Among the brctherhoods officials this
afternoon il was declared that only un.
qualified concessions by the railroads of
the eight hour day or action bv congress
taking over the railroads for operation by
the government could prevent n strike.
Meanwhile the presidents Of the broth
erhoods remained at their hotels awaiting
The summons from President Wilson. They
are without official knowledge Of the rail
road heads position The effect Of the
executives counter proposal will be TO
pass the Issue back 10 the brotherhoods
ana outlook m variously described by
those IN touch with the negotiations Some
railway executives say the proposition IL
positively the last Some Of tho mems
leaders stand firnly against arbitration
president wilson regards the situation a.
serious but has not civen mp hope for
Seliiemeht. lie VIII continue to use every
eiiori I" bring both sides together.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
BULGARS take.
GREC|AN FORT.
KILL COMMAND.
Further Complications
In Balkan Situation
Puzzle Diplomats
tBy Associated Press

The Bulgarians have attacked and cap
tnred the Greek fort of Startila after Kill
ling the command and the entire garri-
son. which offered spirited resistance
says Saloniki dispatch To the Paris
Matin. The dispatch is dated August %,
but was delayed in transmission.
After an intense bombardment last
night, the Germans launched an infantry
attack west of Tahure in Champagne and
penetrated French positions. Paris an
nounces, but subsequently they were re-
PEELED
fronts were repulsed. On the Verdun
front the Germans attacked between Fleu
rv and Thaumont. but were unable t.
make any advances.
Heavy attacks by the Prussian guard
against British positions mt Thiepval on
the Somme front were repulsed by the
British. London announced today.
The Bulgarian official statement from
Sofia says that after severe fighting on
the Bulgarian right wing on the Macedon-
ian front, the Serbians have been defeat
ed with heavy losses and compelled TO re-
tire. Eighteen consecutive attacks were
made by the Scrbians. The Berlin YER
sion Of the Somme fighting saws the Brit
iSh attacks in the Thiepval sector and
French attacks near Maurepas were re
pulsed. Forty-Six prisoners were taken
when French trenches were raided in
Champagne.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
CHARITY HOME BUYS BUILDING AND
SITE: MAY PURCHASE ADJOINING SITE

Through a purchase effected during
the past week the trustees Of the Charity
Home and Hospital have acquired the
property at Sixth and Madison streets
occupied by the Home for cash consid-
Grafton of $500. The property includes
lot Of fifty foot frontage and depth Of
l20 feet and the Charity Home Hospital
building. The building has been i'm
proved by the association to the extent of
albut $1,000.
II i understood TO be the intention Of
the organization controlling the home 10
acquire the adjoining lot of equal diner
sion of 100 by 120 feet.
The deed for the property was made to
Miss Nora Kelly and Mrs. j. o. Wheeler.
trustees The Charity Home during the
few wears of its existence and in spite OF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
BROWNS WHILE
IN SWIMMING
LOUISIANA INFANTRYMAN BECAME
EXHAUSTED IN LAKE AT RIO
H0NDO FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Private Paul LaCroix of Company ID.
First Louisiana Infantry, was drowned
in the swimming resort al Rio Hondo
about 5,o'clock Friday afternoon.
According to meager details reaching
the headquarters of the regiment at San
Bento, LaCroix and several companions
were enjoying the bathing when LaCroix
in making an extraordinarily long swim.
became exhausted. Before his compan-
ions realized his condition, he was so
far away they could not reach him.
The body was brought to Brownsville
early today by Undertaken T. +. Morris
and is being prepared for shipment this
afternoon to hiS. late home at Rnyne,
Louisiana, where his parents reside. La
Croix was twenty years old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
School
Will Close Sunday

Exercises consisting of songs and reel
tations by the Vocational School will
mark the closing of the summer term of
the school Sunday night in Centre Latino
hall. The exercises will begin at $50.
Due to the limited capacity of the hall
a small admission fee will be charged. An
exhibit OF some of the work done by the
pupils will also be displayed. The school
has been in operation since June Of this
year and has an enrolment of so pupils.
The purpose Of the work j. strictly voca-
tional training.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

or some instrument that would make a
wound of similar nature.
Justice of the Peace II. ! Kirk who
stated that he carefully examined the
body before il was buried. l. Of the opin-
ion that il contained no evidence Of any
external injury.
The body was removed from it, original
burial place on the bank Of the river yes
terday afternoon by r. f.. Morris, under
taker. and buried in cemetery in Browns
vile. Complaints Of residents Of the
neighborhood where the first burial was
made that il had been placed in shallow
grave We're refuted by Justice Kirk and
Sergeant Lippert. The latter stated that
himself and Military Police Mccarthy
were present at the burial and know that
the grave was more than four feet deep.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

the meagre means il has for accomplish
ing the desires Of its directors has come
10 be looked upon n the central nucleus
at Brownsville for all public social up
lift work. charities and a. hospital. Its
financial resources depend upon subscrip-
tions. The regular subscribers TO the fund
comprise limited number Of prominent
Brownsville citizens. Until recently the
principal work of the organization has
been along hospital lines. That II con-
semplates a broader field of constructive
uplft work is indicated in the various
other activities already being undertaken
under its management, including the vcca-
tional school.
People Of means, as well a the poor,
have been given medical and surgical at
tention in the hospital since its establish
ment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
REFUSED TO SEE
W|LHELM'S MAN
TERS MUST GO THROUGH THE
KING FERDINAND SAYS ALL MAI
USUAL DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS

PARIS, Aug. 2G.-According 10 nfor-
nation ~ the diplomatic circles, says q
wireless from Bcrnc, Emperor William
wrote King Ferdinand of Roumnnia that
he intended 10 send the Duks Albrech' &c
Mecklenberg on special mission to him
with regard ~ Rpumania'A POSITION King
Ferdinand replied, says the dispatch. that
the mission will inopportune because. HH
constitutional monarch, he would bc
obliged to Hfcr the ENJOYS to bis minis-
tcrs and that under the circumstances W.
preferred any communication from Ger
many to be handled through the ordinary
diplomatic channels.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
WOUNDED MAN
WILL RECOVER
FRANCISCO LEAL REPORTED REST
ING EASILY AT HIS HOME-N0
CAUSE FOR CONCERN

Francisco Leal, who was wounded in
the meek by a pistol shot while engaged is
his duties at the Club Bar yesterday af
-ternoon, was reported this afternoon as
resting well and apparently ont Of danger
OF SeriouS results.
Dr. George :. Stel. who attended him
Immediately following the shooting and In
ter NJ Leafs home. stated that the wound
is not necessarily n serious one. The
bullet entered the flcShy part Of the neck
behind the bones of thcs pnal column
and made it, exit without striking the
bones. All bleeding was consequently cx-
tcrnal and with the exception to the pains
aud ineonvenienccS that viii result from
the injured flesh. the patient has no cause
for concern. Leal was speaking freely to
friends this morning and this afternoon,
hut could not raise hi~ head from the pill
low.
Loreto Alardin. who was arrested fol
lowing the shooting. will hc arragned be
fore Justice of the Peace II. J. Kirk ear
" next wcckw, II was announced this
morning.
Both men were employed in the same
bar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Organize Bureau
OF Information

Realizing that much Of the army ad-
ministration and many army methods and
customs are new 10 the state troops Bri-
gadier General James Parker has decided
to establish Bureau Of Information m
the office of the chief Of staff, Captain
Frank r. Mccoy, with Captain A. More
no. assistant chief Of staff. in charge.
II is announced that any telephone call
to the bureau through Military Central.
Fort Brown, will receive prompt reply.
either day or night. but unless calls are
urgent they should be made only during
Office hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Ty Cobb Anniversary.

BOSTON. Mass, Aug. 25.-Tyrus Ray
mond Cobb. who shares with Henry Ford
the honor of being Detroit's most disfin-
suished citizen, today celebrated his
eleventh anniversary a. a major league
ball player by lining up with his team in
a game against the Boston Red Sox. II
was on August 26, 1905. that Cobb. then
4 tall. raw-honed youth with brief ex-
perience as a ball player with the Au-
grsta. Ga. team, made his American
League debut in Detroit uniform. Ii
was not long before the young Southern
er developed into one Of the greatest ball
PLAYERS the game has ever known. For
nine successive seasons he has been
champion hatSman of the American
League. His average for the present sea-
son is about 800. No batter has ever
made such q record
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
NAFARRATE JAILED; CHARGE
IS OLD KILLING, is REPORT
Former Commander Tamau|ipas Division Of
Mexican Army Said to Be Held For the
Shooting Of Captain Hernandez

General Emiliano T. Nafarrate, late
commander Of the Mexican de facto for
ces in the State of Tamaulipas, j. held IN
Belom prison, Mexico City, charged by the
Carranza government with the shooting
and killing of Captain Gumicondo Her
nandez, in front Of the French restaurant
in Matamoros, July 0, 1913 three years
ago. according 20 unconfIrrned reports
reaching the border today.
Nafarrate j. said To have been jailed in
Mexico City after his arrivel there about
n month ago, following the acceptance Of
his resignation a an army commander
by General Carranza. lie was said 10
have been called to Mexico CITY.
The killing with which Nafarrate j.
charged occurred about six weeks after
the capture of Matamoros by Lucio
Blanco. Of whose staff Nafarrate was a
member. Hernandez, former federal
army officer was said to have arrived in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

command of his own. lie failed of his
purpose. Just what brought about the
trouble between the two men was never
learned. Nafarrate claimed self defense
\ court martial trial was held, but decis-
ION was never made public.
Nafarrate was a former commander in
Matamoros, being succeeded about nine
months ago by General Alfredo Ricaut,
on his transfer TO Tampico. 1t was dur
ing his command in MatamoroS that most
of the bandit troubles took place on this
side of the border Coincident with the
acceptance of his resignation it was said
that it was brought about largely through
representations on the part Of the Am
erican state department
General Blanco. Nafarrate's former
commander, j. also a prisoner in Beem.
lie has been held nearly two years char
ged with opposing the Carranza govern
ment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
NUDE CORPSE IS STILL Unidentified
EVIDENCES OF FOUL PLAY ARE FOUND

Foul play and not accidental drowning
l. the theory of Sergeant Iippcri OF the
military police at Brownsville a. the
cause cf the death of the unidentified
man whose corpse was taken from the
Rio Grande few miles below the city
Thursday afternoon.
Sergeant Lippert gave as his reason for
believing that the man had been murdered
hiS discovery of several mysterious
wounds about the body. One of these
was behind the right ear ~ the other on
10 the left Of the region Of the heart.
Sergeant Inner said this morning. The
wourd behind the ear he said. WAS unmiS-
takablv that of bullet
Sheriff W. 7. yann stated this morning
that one Of the hands of the corpse ap-
peared to have been pierced by q bullet
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

DR. ID. G. Fairbanks, United States pub
lie health surgeon at the port of Browns
vile. last night received a message from
the headquarters of the Public Health
Service at Washington, advising of re
ported cholera eases at Vera Cruz. DIR.
Fairbanks said today that 80 far there
have been no indications of victims reach
ing this port and none are expected ow-
ong to the fact that there is no travel be-
tween this port and section reported af-
fected. However, a more vigilant obSer-
walton Of ali persons arriving from the
interior Is being conducted
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Pensioners Received 81 ,562 ,666.
10y AssucInfeu f'r-ss,

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 90 Confederate
pensioners in Texas have received 81 ,562.-
666 in pensions since the incipiency of the
present state administration, according 10
Col. J. c. Jones, state pension commis
sioner and during the same period. 2si2
additional names have been added to the
pension rolls. making the total number
approximately 10000.
Despite this addition Col, Jones de-
clared the list Of pensioners has only in
creased $50, due to the large number Of
deaths among the old soldiers in the past
several wears.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Former Mayor of City to Leave.

Former Mayor Benjamin kowal~ki and
Mr. kowalski. leave sunday afternoon
for Waco. where Mr. kowalski will enter
business. and make their future home.
Mr.. kowalski retains hiS property inter
ests here. lie served one term n mayor.
from 1910 10 1912 Mr. kowalSki has
resided IN Brownsville continuously since
coming here from New Orleans in lS6S.
and has been prominently in the public
and social life of the city and active in
Masonic circles. His sons. NJ II. Ko-
WALSH. Paul q. kowalski and H. g. ko-
walski. viii remain in Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
SHIP OF CHICAGO
WRECK
JOHN BORDEN OF CHICAGO AND
CAPTAIN OF SEATTLE IN WRECK
ARE LANDED

On Board the Coast Guard Cutter Me
Cullough. BY Wireless to Seattle. Aug. 26
The power schooner Great Bear, car
rying an Arctic expedition headed by
John Borden of Chicago and Captain
Lane of Seattle was wrecked on a rock
in the Bering Sea August 10. The YES
sci j. total loss. but the entire party
was landed safely on st. Mathews island
where they were found by Yaby Mccall
Tough.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

TO OUTDONE
US. Guns To Be As
Large Or Larger
Than Germans

WASHINGTON, u. G., Aug. 26.-Army
ordnance experts are at work on designs
for huge field howitzers ~ large or larger
than the German fortv-two ccntimeter
guns which wrecked forts in Belgium and
Frcnce early in the war.
The new guns viii be at least of sixteen
inch calbrc and its range will be twelve
"a fiften miles hurting 4 projcctiIe weigh
ing more than ton and carry ing a huge
amount Of high explosive They will be
placed along the coast line for mobile de-
fcnsc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Venice is Facing
Economic Crisis

ROME, Italy. Aug 26.-Ncnce i fac
lng q serious economic crisis as the re-
suit of the war The city government
sent a delegation to the national govern
mcnt saking special measures Of assist
anc a the people are complaining they
are deprived Of the usual business. Of the
port, Of income from tourists and from
Fishing in the Atlantic, cutting off their
customary sources of revenue
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Entire Party Well"
Is News To His Wife.
{ BY Associated FTeeE ,

CHICAGO, H., Aug. 26.-"Entire party
well'' was the news received by Mrs. John
Borden, wife Of the explorer, in wire
less received from her husband today.
filed by the Northhead, Washington, wire
less station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Freight Rate Adjustment Postponed.
fHv AxS.x-tared prpgxl

WASHINGTON, d. G.. Aug. 26.- The
adjustment of freight rates recently or
dered by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to become effective from Shreve-
port to East Texas points October /, has
been postponed until November l in order
to allow the railroads more time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Voters Pitch Coins
In Hat For Judges

WANATIACIIlE. Tex, Aug. 26.-EIec-
ton Judges in certain Waxahachie pre-
cincts in the senatorial run-off primary
today will not 60 without recompense for
their services. An early voter on enter
inc the booth left five cent piece on the
table. Another followed his donation,
and M to noon almost a hatful of nickels
had been accumulated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Aug. 26.- The
disturbance over Southern Florida yes
terday by the weather bureau was of the
Georgia coast this morning, but danger
ous winds have not developed in any part
of the coast district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

SALONIKI. Greece Aug, 26. - Large
popular mass meetings were held here
last night to protest against the Bulgari-
an occupation of Greek territory The
meeting was accompanied by shouts for
former Premier evnizelos and the singing
OF national anthems.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
1903 Guardsmen Are
Allowed Discharges

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Aug. 26- Fif
teen hundred and eight guardsmcn with
persons dependent upon them for support
have been discharged from border duty,
il was announced today at Fort Sam
Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
4 Convicts Effect
Escape From Pen

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Aug 70. -
-Four convicts. one life -tcriner. sawed
their way out Of their cells at the state
penitentiary last night and during a Sc
we're storm scaled the prison walls and
escaped. Blood hounds wer put on their
trails. but because Of the heavy rains lit
tie hope is held out for their capture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Check InfantiIe
Paralysis in Tex.

AUSTIN. Tex, Aug. 26.--Infantile pm
ralysis in Texas apparently has been
checked, according 10 DR.. W.. A. Davis.
secretary or the state board OF health IL
said today that no new cases have been
reported for several weeks. There are nov
twtnyoe- fur eases IN twenty counties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

Leonard Hobbs leaves this afternoon
for Manhattan. kans.. where he will en-
ter the Kansas Agricultural & Mechanical
College. He was formerly 4 student At
the Texas A. 4 W.. and this year was
awarded a scholarship in the Kansas
school.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
CHOLERA
IN VERA CRUZ
GUL AND MEXICAN BORDER PORT
OFFICIALS INSTRUCTED TO OBJ
SERVE CLOSE WATCH
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. o. Un
reports Of the existence "'
cholera at Vera Cruz prompted the public
health authorities to instruct officials al
all gulf and Mexican border ports to be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26

SHREVEPORT, La, Aug. 20. - Jes,
Hemmett, negros accused OF entering tfr
bedroom Of the wife of an oil drillcr and
attempting to criminalIy assault her, was
taken from jail at Vivian, twenty miles
north Of here this afternoon by mob
and lynched.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Sunday Baseball
Has His Approval

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. 26. Judge
Matthews Of the Circuit Court today de-
MED preliminary injunction which sought
to end Sunday baseball in Nashville. He
held that there j. no statute against Sun
day baseball in Tennessee. lie attended
a baseball game last Sunday and said
he witnessed no unseemlv conduct.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
British Naval Auxiliary Is Torpedoed.
(Ry Associated PressS

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The torpedoeing in
the North Sea of British naval auxil-
iary with the loss of twentythree men,
j. announced officially today Eighty
seven men, including eleven ofheer were
saved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-26
Destroy" Defending
Squadron: Landing

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 26. The
defending squadron in the giant naval
war game under Admiral Helm has been
DESTROYED by a hostile fleet under Ad-
miral Mayo and this afternoon an invad-
ing army i being theoretically landed on
Long Island.