Institute Closes After County Teachers Reading Circle Formed
The State Normal College at Jacksonville organized a Calhoun County Teachers Reading Circle at the county institute with 40 members. President C W Daugette announced the Alabama Reading Circle and the group will study under its auspices. Friday featured addresses by Rev W P Howell and State Superintendent H C Gunnells, plus lectures on teaching methods, school grading, and the dignity of labor.
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State Normal College
Jacksonville
Calhoun County
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Piedmont
Daugette
Alabama Reading Circle
Montgomery
State Board of Directors
Court House
W. P. Howell
County School Board
H. C. Gunnells
G. W. Landers
Josie Wilson
O. B. Myrick
Sam Pelham
United States History
W. R. Hightower
D. R. Murphey
Ann
Mr. Gunnels
Alabama
West
Oxford
Calhoun
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Birmingham
Gunnels
300 Souls Lost Aboard Vessel Declared Confirmed
London Lloyds of Agency announces official loss of the inner Warefe atah with 300 souls aboard. The ship was last heard from in July near the extreme of Africa and insurance has been paid to the owners.
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London
Lloyd's of Agency
Africa
Spring Surprise in Brokaw Divorce Case Disclosed
In Mineola Long Island on December 17 the Brokaw divorce case took an unforeseen turn when the defense stated they would rest after hearing Mrs Brokaws brother testify. Judge refused to dismiss the case following the motion by Attorney McIntyre.
Did City Tax Baby Carriages Spark Bachelor Inquiry
A city council tax on vehicles prompts a bachelor to ask if baby carriages are taxed. He worries about twin carriages and a potential change in plans for marriage as the holiday season nears. He hopes the bachelor mayor will block such a license schedule.
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The
Inquirer
Local Depot Funding Meeting To Press Rail Upgrade
A Commercial Club gathering this afternoon led by Mayor Wikle aims to push for larger passenger station improvements. City leaders argue the railroad plans are inadequate and seek a united appeal to expand their proposals to meet local needs.
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Wikle
Five Girls Die in Fire at Philadelphia Undertaking Plant
Five girls perished and a fireman died in a blaze at the Herwood & Sons undertaking supply factory in Philadelphia. The girls were not missed until today, and rescue teams search the ruins.
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Philadelphia
Herwood & Sons
Blackmon Dies of Wounds After Fiery Engagement
Montgomery December 17. R D Blackmon pressman who Tuesday was thrown against a printing press in a fiftie engagement with W D Wynn Thursday succumbed to his injuries. He leaves a bride of less than one year.
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Montgomery
R. D. Blackmon
W. D. Wynn
Speedway Reopens in Indianapolis with Top Drivers
Indianapolis Dec. 17 The motor speedway reopened today drawing some of the country’s greatest drivers. Efforts will be made to establish new records at the event.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Motor Speedway
Johnston Bros Extraordinary Selling Offer Revealed
Johnston Bros Company presents an unusual selling offer in today's paper. The item promises broad interest and encourages all readers to inspect page four for full details and terms. Dee17-11
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Johnston Bros. Company
City adopts 1910 license tariff and tax raises
The city council approved a 1910 license schedule increasing taxes on vehicles waterworks telephone long distance lines gas and oil firms among others. Sidewalk paving costs were settled with Conniff & Co. arbitrators awarded 144 cents per sq yd. Council opposed hiring non residents and paid $500 to codify city laws.
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Gas
Oil
West Fifteenth Street
Conniff & Co
Boozer Brothers
City Grocery Company
H. D. McCarty
T. J. Brothers
McCaa
Hudson, Scarbrough
Wilson
Yancey
Fros
Edmondson
Thrasher
Evans
Leopold II lies in state in simple surroundings
In Brussels on December 17, King Leopold II's body rests in state in modest surroundings chosen by the king before his death. Baroness Vaughn, his wife, was allowed a late visit when word of their marriage, settled amid past scandals, was announced. He wed in 1908. Princesses Elizabeth and Stephanie were barred from the deathbed scene. Prince Albert is expected to succeed to the throne.
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Brussels
Leopold
Laeken
Vaughn
Elizabeth
Stephanie
Prince Albert
Poles Strike Again After Arbitration Ended Mills Pick Up Workers
In Ludlow Massachusetts on December 17 two thousand Polish workers who had returned to the mills under arbitration went on strike once more as strike-breakers were employed beside them.
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Ludlow
Mass
Parliament Recess Sets Jan 10 Reassembly Date
Ottawa December 17 Dominion parliament adjourned for the Christmas recess. Reassembly is fixed for January 10.
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Ottawa
Ont
Boston gears up for first city election under new charter
Boston December 17 the filing deadline for nomination papers under the new city government plan has passed and campaign fever rises. Any registered voter can run for mayor or council or school board with five thousand signatures. Once attested, the candidate appears on the ballot without party designation in a bid to erase party lines. The mayoral race features several prominent hopefuls as political vigor swells.
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Boston
Mass
Hig
Christmas shopping tip from the local merchants
In preparation for the Christmas festivities the note urges shoppers to follow the golden rule and shop early. Clerks say customers who help avoid the eleventh hour rush will be blessed.
Post Office Safe Looted at Short Creek
Christmas week theft in Birmingham area after midnight blow opened post office safe at Short Creek in this county. Several hundred dollars and stamps stolen. Authorities report the crime was likely executed by experienced burglars and a bloodhound pursuit is in progress.
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Birmingham
Short Creek
Royal Welcome for New Pastor at First Methodist
The family of Rev. George Stoves, the new pastor, arrived Friday and received warm hospitality from church ladies at the parsonage. He will preach an initial sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday, with a large crowd expected, and a 7:30 p.m. service. Parker Memorial services are canceled to join the Methodist greeting.
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George Stoves
First Methodist Church
Mr. Stoves
Parker Memorial
Stoves
Two Are Killed in A. C. G. Wreck at Woodbury
Two people died and one was fatally injured when a Central of Georgia train collided with an M. & B. O. train at a Woodbury crossing around 12 30 this afternoon. The Woodbury station master was among the dead and several others suffered minor injuries.
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Woodbury
Central of Georgia
Boston Mayoral Race Heats Up As Financiers Split
The mayoral contest features James J. Storrow backed by Citizens' Municipal League and John F. Fitzgerald drawing support from major bankers and rail interests. George A. Wibbard Frederick J. Rand Matthew J. Cummings and Nathaniel H. Taylor also enter. Large financial factions align with Fitzgerald as Storrow’s bid triggers a historic financial battle and predicted spending over a half million dollars in coming weeks.
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National Shaw Mut Bank
William A. Gaston
Fitzgerald
Notable US Stance on Zelaya Succession in Nicaragua
Washington will not back Jose Madriz as Zelaya’s successor and hints Zelaya’s henchman. Diaz of Mexico shows friendliness toward Zelaya after an offer of 10 000 troops to Guatemala. US may avoid pressing Zelaya to avoid Mexican displeasure.
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Washington
Dpd
Jose Madriz
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Madriz
Netrada
United States
Diaz
Mexico
Republic of Guatemala
International lawyers doubt Zelaya held responsible for killings
Washington officials report that U S Senate lawyers say Zelaya cannot be personally blamed for the Cannon and Grace deaths since he signed warrants in his official role. They warn only war with Nicaragua or indemnity could follow. Congressman Sulzer urges recognizing Estrada as Nicaragua’s president and push for Zelaya’s punishment after Estrada assumes power.
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Washington
DPD
Dee. Lim International
Senate Today
United States
Zelaya
Cannon
Grace
Nicaragua
Sulzer
Estrada
Vasquez to Surrender in Nicaragua Civil War
A bulletin from New Orleans reports General Vasquez arranging to surrender to General Estrada at Rama. The development triggers great rejoicing in both insurgent and loyal forces as Zelaya has resigned.
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New Orleans
Vasquez
Estrada
Rama
Zelaya
Tom Robertson Hangs for Crime in Russellville
Russellville reports Tom Robertson was hanged at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the murder of his wife and mother-in-law on October 30. Robertson objected to appeals or attempts to stay the sentence.
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Russellville
Tom Robertson
Robertson
State Supreme Court Justice Fitts found dead in Kingston
Justice George Fitts was found dead in bed at the Eagle hotel Kingston N Y this morning. The death is reported as heart failure.
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Kingston
N. Y
Dee
State Supreme Court
George Fitts
Eagle
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