davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
"a PEOPLE DROWN
In BRIDGE DISASTER
Divers Have Definitely Deter
mined They Have Gotten
All Bodies Out of River.

CHESTER, Pa, Sept. 11.-Twenty-four
persons were drowned and five seriously
injured In the collapse last night of the
bridge spanning the Chester river at
Third street in the heart of the city's
business district. The police made this
announcement tonight after divers had
definitely determined no more bodies re-
mained in the water.
A small wrought iron gusset plate. part
OF the support for a footpath along the
side OF the structure which had been half
eaten by rust, gave way under the weight
Of nearly a hundred persons who were
attracted to the spot by the cries bf a.
Drowning boy and precipitated the victims
into the river.
The last body to be dragged from the
deep mud at the bottom OF the river was
that OF eight-year-old Charles Apostolus,
the child whose death was the inadver-
tent cause Of the accident. 1t was re-
covered shortly before noon today and
placed at the end Of a row OF "a victims
whose bodies reposed in Whites morguA
awaiting removal to their former homes.
All the dead were residents OF Ches-
ter, most Of whom had just reached the
business district on their way to theatres
or stores. Little Charles Apostolus was
In q group Of children on the river bank
in the rear OF a theatre watching the an
tics Of a bear which was to appear in the
show. He was knocked into the river by
one Of his excited playmates and his
cries for help attracted the crowd on
Third street.
Several hundred persons dashed for the
small bridge and others were trying to
push on TO it when, without warning, one
end Of the footway buckled The heavy
walk dropped like a trapdoor and in an
instant SO persons were struggling in the
muddy water. A score more clung to the
bent handrail and iron water pipes fight
Ing to reach safety before their fragile
perches gave way.
The victims were caught in a veritabIe
death trap. At the point OF the accident
the water is 16 feet deep. The river is
scarcely more than 25 feet wide and fac
tory and store walls are built to its very
edge. Those who could swim found it
impossible to scale the slippery walls and
there was no floating debris to which
they might cling. The footpath had
simply dropped and hung to twisted sup
ports.
A minute after the accident occurred
half dozen men dove and pulled half
drowned men. women and children out of
the tangled mass Of humanity. Several
boatmen hurried to the scene and aided
in the work OF rescue. Policemen and
fireinen dragged the rivers bottom for
bodies.
AS the first shock Of the accident wore
off today, there was q general demand
through the city for a thorough inycsti-
gatSon into the cause OF the accident.
Charges and counter-charges were made
BY and against the board of commissions
ers Of Delaware county, which is respon-
sible for the condition of the bridge.
Investigations viii be started by the
board Of commissioners, the police de-
partment and the coroner. The inquest
win be held Thursday night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
DR.. GRIFFIN DENIES
HADLEY STATEMENT
Claims He Was in France at the
Time of Alleged Staying of
HadIey's Wife.
tBy The Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 11-Dr,
Jesse Ansley Griffin, whom DR.. Wilmer
Amos Hadley, alleged wife slayer. is
said to have declared he shot on the
bank Of the James river in December,
1913, just before he threw the body
OF Mrs. Hadley into the water stated
today that he had not seen DR.. HadIey
since November, 1916, and that he was
in France at the time the murder is
said to have been committed.
Denial OF this part OF DR.. Hadley's s
startling alleged confession, in which
he said ne. not only took the life Of
his wife, but believed he killed DIR.
Griffin on the same night, was con-
tanned in a telegram sent by DR.. Grif-
fin from Los Angeles, California, to
Sheriff w. Webb Sydnor, of Henrico
county.
"Hadley's claim of my being with
his wife at time of murder absolutely
false" Dr. Griffin wired Sheriff Sgd
nor WAS associated with him sew
eraI months in 1916 in hospital at
Eagle. Colorado, but have never seen
him or his wife since November, 1916,
or had any Communication from either
since that time.
Il entered army meolcal service
August, 1917, and was stationed at
Camp Wheeler, Ga. until sent over
seas, September, 1918. as battalion
surgeon, one hundred and twenty first
infantry, second battalion. Was sta
toned at ST. Raphael, France, at time
of alleged murder Verify my army
service at adjutant- generals office"
DR.. Griffin, whose home is given as
Hollywood, California, was located
Saturday through a telegram received
here from Mrs. Ann Endfcott, his
niece. Sheriff Sydnor Immediately
wired him for a statement.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
Thirteen Persons So Far Known
in Other Parts of Texas as
Result of Storm
(sy The Associated Presal

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11-Reports
of loss of life and property damage
other than at San Antonio as a re-
suit of Friday nights deluge mounted
steadily with the restoration of COM
munication into the central Texas
flood district. Tonight it has been
established that an area extending
north as far as Georgetown, south to
below San Antonio, west to San Mar
cos and east to Calvert and Bryan,
or approximately 10000 square miles,
felt the effect of flood waters.
Thirteen persons, mostly tenants in
the lowlands are known to be dead
with a possibility of this being in
creased when more accurate reports
are available.
Property loss is regarded as almost
the loss to growing crops may run
into millions of dollars. while live
stock losses will account for hundreds
of thousands of dollars more.
Georgetown, reports two persons
dead and three missing with property
damage of approximately half a mill
lion dollars. Sixteen inches Of rain
in "a hours sent all streams out of
POUNDS ana caLLle ana COTTON IN the
iowlands are total loss.
In addition to the thousands Of
square miles Of Central Texas already
hit more southern sections now are
menaced by the onrushing water.
The San Marcos river is on a ram
page, much baled cotton has been
washed away and ungathered crops
are almost complete losses, reports
indicate.
The Little river and Big and Little
Brazos also are running fun Cali
vert and Bryan report. five dead from
these streams and property and crops
damaged about $1,00o,0 900.
At Bastrop. in Brazos county, the
Colorado river went over her banks
Saturday night and did great crop
damage.
AT Hearne, the Brazos and Little
rivers tonight were falling, but great
damage is left in the foods wake
Six negroes are known to be dead.
An area four miles wide from Temple
to Harne was under water at an aver
age depth Of Is feet, reports state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
AMERICANS BUY
RICH HOLDINGS
American Syndicate Purchases
Large European Tracts
and Steel Works.
(ey Tha Asaoelatsd Presal

PARIS. Sept. Negotiations were
completed in Paris yesterday whereby
the vast estates Of Archdulxe Frederick
of Austria, and his son, Archduke Al
brecht, estimated to be worth more
than $2oO,OOo,ooo, were taken over by
an American syndicate which includes
Charles H. Sabin, ]. Leonard Rep1ogle,
Frank A. Munsey, Thomas ]. Fielder,
and other prominent American busi-
ness men.
The transaction concerns the vast
land and Industrial holdings of the
Hapsburgs, distributed throughout
Austria, Czecho- -Slovalxia, Poland, Ru-
mania and italy. They include the
great steel works and mines in
Teschen, which are partly in Czecho-
Slovakia and partly in Poland. The
estate comprises numerous other in
dustries, including the dairies which
formerly furnished most of the Vienna
supply Of milk and butter, sugar
factories, palaces, apart
ment houses, and other private prop
critics IN Vienna. castles in various
parts of the continent. about 1000, 600
acres of agricultural and forest lands
scattered over several countries, and
the remarkable Albertina museum in
Vienna, which is said to contain near
ly one million wos ks of ait !.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
OF RESCUERS CONFINED
PRINCIPALLY Y TO RECOVERING OF
BODIES FROM DEBRIS OF FLOOD
List Known Dead Had Reached
Total of Forty-Seven Up
to Last Night.
(sy The Associafed Press.l

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 1.-THE
list OF known dead from the flood Of early
Saturday was forty-seven late today.
The dead and missing are estimated at
approximately $50 by officials engaged in
recovering the bodies while Police COM
mlsioisner Phil Wright estimated that it
might reach 500. Many residents con-
slider these figures high.
The property loss is placed at $1,000, 900
by some business men and those in charge
of reclamation work Estimates both
lower and higher are also heard. While it
has been declared that possibly the ma
jority of the estimated dead floated down
the streams, the searches believe that as
the wreckage and driftwood is cleared
away others will be found.
The efforts of the rescuers today were
confined principally to recovering bodies.
work OF rescuing the marooned having
been completed yesterday.
The fact that most of the bodies re-
covered have been fully clothed, shows
that the victims either were warned or
heard the approaching rush Of water in
time to make preparations to leave.
The city proper has been crippled all
day from the flood. There have been no
lights nor street car service because of no
electric power. Water has been running
In the mains in few portions of the city
and the pressure is weak at these places.
City officials said late today that the
water pressure would be turned on before
tomorrow and 1t is thought electric cur
rent also will be available tomorrow.
City Building Inspector John l.. Richer
estimated the damage to buildings at ap-
proximately $7O0, ,000 He said that no
large buildings have been damaged per-.
manently and that none is in a danger
GUS condition. Hardly any of the dam
aged businesses carried flood insurance
either on the buildings or stock. Pres
cautions to prevent an epidemic are being
taken. A check by d. D. Harrigan, city.
engineer showed that thirteen Of the.
twenty bridges spanning the San
Antonio river are virtually undamaged.
At first it was thought ali but four were
damaged but with the removal OF debris
and driftwood today. it was found that.
thirteen stin are safe and sound. Only
one bridge was washed away.
The rapidity with which the water re-
ceded after the rains stopped is account
ed for by the city being at the head
waters OF the three streams.
A rigid restricted area was roped off
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
Formal Complaint win Be Made
Against Arbuckle by PO-
lice This Morning.
PRISONER EXPECTED
TO MAKE STATEMENT
But So Far Has Refused to An
swer Questions Upon Ad-
wise of His Attorney
(By The Associated Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Roscoe
('Fatty'') Arbuckle, motion picture
actor, was booked on a charge OF MUIR
der late last nis o. in connection with
the death Friday Of Miss Virginia
Rapp, film actress, following a party
in Arbuckle's suite at a hotel here last
monday. Arbuckle was locked up in
the city prison for the night.
ArbuckIe was charged, according to
Assistant District Attorney Milton
U'Ren, under the section Of the Cali
fornia code providing that life il taken
In rape or attempted rape Is conssd-
cred murder.
Captain of Detectives Duncan
Matheson said the evidence showed
that there had been an attack made
on the girl.
"On Monday formal complaint viii
be filed against Arbuckles" Matheson
said.
He added that Arbuclde Is expected
to make a statement.
The complaint against Arbuclxle was
made following examination OF DR.. M.
E. Runwell, Miss Zey Reiss and Al
Seminacher. motion picture manager
for Miss Rappe and others.
Under the California penal code no
bail is allowable to a person charged
with murder. Il District Attorney
Matthew Brady returns TO the city in
time, the case IS expected to be pre-
sented TO the jury tomorrow night,
according to Mattheson. An inquest
will be held Thursday.
Miss Rappe, who died Friday, was
removed from Arbuckle's rooms in a
hotel last Monday, in a critical con-
dition after the party at which five
men and four women were present.
Autopsy surgeons said death was due
to peritonitis, superinduced by an In
ternal injury.
Accompanied by his attorney Ar
buckle came here by automobile last
night from Los Angeles and went at
once to police headquarters He was
questioned by detectives for several
hours, but on advice Of his attorney,
refused to answer. At midnight Cap
tain Matheson ordered him booked for
murder.
Arbuckle lost his usual jaunty man.
ner and as he posed for newspaper
photographers who asked him to
smile he said: Not on an occasion OF
this sort.
All Of today Arbuckle persisted in
refusing to answer questions OF the
police, and his attorneys, under whose
instructions he was acting. declined to
discuss the case
Miss Rape was rs years old and
was born in Chicago. She attracted
attention in that cffv in 1919 II il safd
Continued on rage Two)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
Iby The AssoeIated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1.-THE practice
OF shipping monthly. seni-monthiy and
bi-weelsly periodicals BY mail instead OF
freight viii be reestablished October l.
Postmaster Hays announced to-
day. Besides speeding up delivery to sub
scribers. the statement said. it would be
possible by handling periodicals in the
regular space and with the regular force
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
BATTLESHIPS LEAVE FOR
SOUTHERN DRILL GROUNDS

NEWPORT, r. L, Sept 1.-THE
fifth and sixth battleship divisions of
the Atlantic fleet, comprising six ves-
sells, left Newport today for the south
ern drill grounds. The ships, COM
manded by Rear Admiral II. P. Jones,
had been here several days for an
overhauling.
A detail OF the fighters has been
ordered to put to sea to meet the
British warship Dauntless which is
conveying to this country the bodies
of the Americans who died IN the
wreck Of the dirigible ZR-2.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
HUNGARIAN TROOPS HAVE REOCCUPIED
TERRITORY RECENTLY GIVEN AUSTRIA

senor Torreta, Italian foreign min
lister, is expected to arrive here to
confer with Austrian government Of
ficials to determine how far Austria,
without violating the recent mandate
from Paris. can go toward the pro-
lection of Austrian interests. The sit
uation seems to have become more
grave. and It IS known that the gov
ernment fears that partisa1s Of for
mer EmDeror Charles Of Hungary may
attempt another coup ce'ctat-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
WEEKS AND HARTFORD
INSPECT CAMP BRAGG

FAYETTEvILLE. N. c., Sept. IL
Secretary John w. Weeks made a per-
sonaI inspection of Camp Bragg to-
day with a view to determining def
nitely what disposition will be made
Of the camp Secretary Weeks was
accompanied by General Harbord. act
ing chief OF staff OF the United States
army, and John NJ. Morehead. repub-
lican national committeeman from
North Carolina The party returned
to washington tonight
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
POSTMASTER GENERAL MAKES CHANGEIN
HANDLING OF PERIODICALS IN SERVICE

and equipment to save approximately
s2ss. 900 annually.
When the freight shipment plan was
adopted in 1911 it was explained malls
were handled entirely on weight basis
and the difference in cost of transporta-
resulted in a material saving for the gov
ernment. Since that time the basis of
railway pay has been changed to the
SPACE method and transportation charges
by freight have steadily increased.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
THE WEATHER TODAY

Pensacola and Vicinity-UnsettIe ed
Monday, probably local thundershowers:
TUESDAY fair, somewhat lower tempera-
ture in interior.
Sandy Hook to Hatteras-Moderats
and showers Monday.
on Atlantic Coast. Hatteras 70 Florida.
Straits--Fresh north and northeast winds
increasing over the Bahamas. generally
fair except for rains over the Bahamas.
Tropical storm has apparently moved
nOrthWard and Sunday night It's center
was over northwest Haytl. future move
ment uncertain; probably northwest
East Guif-Moderate north winds,
generally fair Monday
West Guf-AOderate northeast and
east winds, generally fair Monday.
Y. S. Weather Report.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
COOLLY TELLS HOW HE SLEW TWO MEN
WITH BASEBALL BAT In ORDER TO
OBTAIN POSSESSION OF AUTOMOBILE
CHILE CONSENTS
TO REFER DISPUTE
nv 10 AssocIated Pressl

GENEVA. Sept. 11-chiie has
consented to refer to a commission
OF three jurists her dispute with
Bolivia over the treaty of 1904,
which has been the subject of
much heated debate during the
present sessions of the assembly
OF the League OF Nations. The
commission will be appointed as
soon as formal acceptance of this
solution has been received from the
Bolivian government.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
GIRL FALLS FROM TOP OF
TWELVE STORY HOTEL

WINSTON SALEM. n. c.. Sept. II.
walking on the roof of the
new twelve-story hotel here this aft
ternoon, Miss Lillian Mitchell fell DYER
the stone parapet nine floors to the
roof Of the ball room and was instant
~ killed. The coroner's jury will con-
vene at 1880 p. m. to make an investi-
cation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
PACIFIC STEAMERS
MEET MANY STORMS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11-storms
OF unusual violence are being met
by Pacific steamers, according to
reports to the weather bureau, The
steamship. West Farrlon. San Fran
cisco to Liverpool, radio message
said: Experienced terrific hurri-
cane Saturday afternoon, approxi-
mately SIS miles south southwest
Mona island"
The master OF the Farrlon
stopped the engines and allowed
the ship to drift in a lake of OIL"
She escaped without damage ex-
cept to the deck works.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
CHICAGO YOUTH MAKES FULL CONFESSION TO MURDERS;
SAN ANTONIO IS STILL BADLY CRIPPLED FROM THE FLOOD
"FATTY'' ARBUCKLE IN FRISCO JAIL ON MURDER CHARGE
MOTION PICTURE ACTOR HELD WITHOUT
BAIL In CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF
MISS VIRGINIA RAPPE, FILM ACTRESS
TROPICAL STORM
NOW OVER HAITI

The local weather bureau last
night issued the following storm
warning:
Advisory storm warning 10 p. m
tropical storm has moved north
ward and tonight its center IS over
northwestern Hayti. Future move
ment uncertain, but probably
northward. Shifting gales over and
to the eastward of the Bahamas
next So hours"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
rev IRE AssccIated Press1

VIENNA, Sept 11.-Regular Hun
garian troops have reoccupied Burgen-
land. the strip Of territory between
Hungary and Austria which was
awrded to Austria by the treaty OF ST.
Germain. Many towns along the Aus
trian border are crowded with refu-
gees.
Italian troops, which detrained last
Friday at Weiner-Neustadt have re-
ceived orders to proceed to Upper
-Siiesia-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
CITY MARSHAL KILLED IN
PITCHED BURGLAR BATTLE

fRV The Associates 5reas.l
LYONS. Ca, Sept. 11.--Andrew J.
Collins, city marshal. was shot and killed
early this morning in pitched battle
with gang of burglars who were loot
i'g a local store. Sheriff c. w. Culpep-
per and several leading citizens engaged
In the battle. Two arrests have been
made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12
DAYTONA AND MIAMI BALL
ARE ARRESTED

MIAMI, Sept. 11.-Twenty-two players.
members Of the Daytona Florida State
league club. and the Miami East Coast
league club, and the two umpires. were
placed under arrest by Sheriff Allen to-
day. for violating the states blue law
forbidding Sunday baseball.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12

IL hgheSl-- -..-..~--.6o Lowest ....... as
Mean. ....-.......S4 Normal ...T9
Mean same date last year. g.
Accumulated excess this year to date
Highest Of record for Sept. IS degrees.
Lowest Of record for Sept, 81 degrees.
For q hours ending p. m, o.
Total Tor this month TO 7 ?. m, 2I
Normal for Sept. 5-23 inches
Accumulated deficiency this year to
date, 14.14 inches.
Humidity
z a m, S. y noon. 81. p. m, "a
Barometer
7 a. m, 1888. z D. m. z999
Hourly Temperatures.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-12

- ? NIII9--- IL LII|
moon. fun moon. Sept.
18th.
High tide .725 am.
Low tide ..5:35 pm.
Yesterdays Weatner:
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-01-21

The Marietta Journal $1,O0 Per Year
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-01-21
SARDIS.

The literary school is doing nicely
under the management of Miss Zelma
Jones. Miss Belle Mabry, of Ros
well, will assist her. They have 68
pupils on roll and more will start
this week.
The singing at the church last Sun
day afternoon was we'll attended and
was enjoyed by all present.
We are having fine Sunday school
now and hope it will continue.
Born, on January ID, to Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S. Bowles, twin girls. Their
names are Etheline and Ernestine.
Misses Emmie Moody and Matte
Lou Durham spent Sunday with Miss
Ola Gunter.
Miss Annie May Brown, of Smyrna
was the weekend guest of Mrs. E. c.
Smith.
The singing at Mr.. Joe Daniels last
Sunday night was highly enjoyed by
all present.
The health of our community is
fine and we hope it will continue so.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-01-21
THE MARTHA JOURNAL

and brother in Marietta Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Wilson was the guest
of Miss Zula Boss Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Cochran and
family, of Roswell, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace johnson and
family Sunday.
Those who visited Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. johnson and family Sunday were
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie johnson and Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Coleman and family.
Mrs. Alice Ledbetter and son, AL
ford, were the guests of Mrs. Afford
Ledbetter and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Cochran and
daughter, Mrs. Lille Cook, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Johnson, Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Sauls visited
their daughter, Mrs. w. W. Frasure,
in Marietta Monday.
Next Saturday and Sunday is reg
ular preaching days at Chattahoochie
don't forget the Saturday meeting.
Remember, prayer meeting at
Chattahoochie every Sunday night.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-01-21
DAVIS ACADEMY.

Mr.. Mitchell, of Atlanta, is visiting
his son, Mr.. Bob Mitchell.
Miss bessie Davis spent Saturday
night with Miss Pearl Booth.
Several from here attended the
funeral of Mrs. Willie Weems at Hol-
ly Springs, Sunday afternoon.
Miss Ollie Shaw spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Misses Essie
and Bessie Davis.
Miss Parnelle Mabry is now assist
ant teacher at the school here.
Misses Essie and Bessie Davis spent
one afternoon last week with Miss
May Belle Owen.
Success to The Marietta journal
and it's great host of readers.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-01-21
PINE MOUNTAIN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Griggs were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Griggs
Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Lois Sawyer spent Tuesday
night with Miss Ruby Flynn.
Mrs. M. A. Bearden and two sons,
Jerry and ]. c., spent Saturday night
and Sunday with her sister at Hick-
DRY Grove.
Mr.. Roy. Lacy spent Wednesday
night with Mr.. Harold McCollum at
New Salem.
Miss Annie Flynn spent Tuesday
night with Miss Leila Sawyer.
Mr.. W. T. Sawyer injured himself
last week by tripping over barrel
hoop and falling across pile of
lumber.
We have been having some rough
weather for the past several days.
Mr.. Harry Bearden spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Will Price.
The wheat in this section is look
ing very good the only trouble be-
ing that. there was not enough planted
Have you read what the correspon-
dent from Kinks said about the calf
hide and hame string?
We want to try and make a good
crop and not let the spectators beat
us out of it as they did our last years
crop.
There has been a lot of wood cut
i'm our settlement.