Birmingham mass meeting on Alabama liquor amendment turnout questioned
An outdoor Birmingham mass meeting billed by anti amendment forces drew about three thousand attendees, far below the advertised ten to fifteen thousand. Speakers largely attacked Governor Comer and railroads, with limited presence by promised supporters and a missing eight coach special train.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Brebkers
Montgomery
Birmingham News
Hirmingham
Comer
Samuel D. Weakley
Railroads
Birmingham Voters Expected to Endorse Amendment
The Birmingham News reports anticipation of an overwhelming majority for the amendment. A Saturday meeting drew the largest opposition mobilization yet, yet without a local saloon-aligned political machine Birmingham is expected to favor the measure by a hefty margin.
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Birmingham
The
Birmingham News
Water Power in Bavaria Aims at Public and Private Roles
The article explains Bavaria’s plan to utilize water power for electricity while preserving landscape and preventing private exploitation. It notes low cost per kilowatt hour, state and community rights, and a push to reserve power for railways and public utilities. International plans for Walchensee and Als rivers seek scenic preservation and substantial horsepower potential.
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Bavaria
Europe
America
Germany
Munich
Bureau of Manufactures
Walchensee
Bavarian Alps
Als
Weather hints at cotton opening. crop size mixed
The article notes favorable late season weather for cotton with potential opening in the month. It cites Calhoun County expected to reach at most two-thirds of capacity, while some sources predict a smaller crop amid late frost and variable conditions.
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Calhoun County
Anti Amendment Campaignists Reach Mad Stage
Some opponents of the amendment are described as at a mad stage of the campaign indicating failure to produce a solid argument or expectation of defeat.
Atlanta Journal Predicts Billy Smith Controversy Surge
The Atlanta Journal forecasts a Billy Smith controversy looming as the country, including Atlanta, remains fixated on the pennant winning baseball scene.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Billy Smith
Journal
Loney
Atlanta
Alabama Good Roads meeting draws builders statewide
The Birmingham gathering of the Alabama Good Roads Association continues to draw attention with advocates and builders from all regions of the state expected to attend and push the movement forward.
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Birmingham
Alabama Good Roads Association
Road Improvement Rally Urges Calhoun County Action
Citizens are urged to support road construction in Calhoun County as essential for progress. Speakers warn against obstruction and poor judgment and emphasize the need for collective effort to improve infrastructure.
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Calhoun County
Automobile pathfinders lead Alabama road movement visit
The automobile pathfinders are described as the advance guard of the good roads movement sweeping the country. Their visit to Calhoun county signals growing interest in improved highways in the area.
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Good Roads
Alabama
Calhoun County
Knoax County Court Rules Pellagra Not Contagious
In Knoax County Tennessee the county court composed of justices of the peace declares pellagra is not contagious. The decision reflects the proverbially wise justices and aims to settle the pellagra issue in Tennessee county courts.
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Knoax County
Tennessee
Justices of the Peace
Prohibition Endorsements From Alabama Brick Maker
L. L. Stevenson of Lovie Alabama largest brick manufacturer backs prohibition in Jefferson County. He donated 50 to the amendment campaign fund and praised labor benefits at his plant. He says numerous industrial leaders share his view boosting the state’s business and industrial interests.
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L. L. Stevenson
Lovie
Ala
Stevenson
Prohibition
Jefferson County
Amendment
Star Endorses Alabama Cause and Defies Boycotts
The Star declares its support for its cause in Alabama and vows to keep reporting despite anti amendment actions. It asserts the editor will exercise citizen rights and continues the campaign with renewed energy until polls close on November 29.
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Alabama
Star
Calhoun County
Hearing in Seattle on Humboldt Steamship vs White Pass Route
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a Seattle hearing to hear testimony in complaints by Puget Sound commercial interests. The Humboldt Steamship Company sues White Pass and Yukon Route, with White Pass challenging IC C jurisdiction over Alaska railroads, arguing only Interior Department supervision applies under Congress acts not repealed by the Hepburn act.
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Seattle
Wash
Interstate Commerce Commission
Puget Sound
Humboldt Steamship Company
White Pass
Yukon
Commission
Alaska
Department of the Interior
Congress
Sayonara Japanese play cast includes Elliott and L'Estrange
The supporting cast for Maxine Elliott in the new Japanese play Sayonara features Julian L Estrange and Arthur Whitby among several other actors.
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Maxine Elliott
Sayonara
Julian L’estrange
Arthur Whitby
Prohibition Clauses in Alabama Constitution Noted
The Wilcox Banner argues that Alabama’s constitution already contains at least eighteen prohibition measures. These include bans on state religion, compulsory worship, religion as a qualification for office, slavery, involuntary servitude, lotteries, dueling, and carrying out internal improvements, among others.
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Alabama
Capitol
Montgomery
Wilcox Banner
Amendment Debate Stirs Alabama Towns Over Liquor Law
In Piedmont Alabama residents react to a constitutional amendment aimed at preventing a carelessly chosen legislature from reopening saloons. Pro and anti groups clash as the whisky trust faces criticism from citizens including Uncle Soak Guzzler and Mister Plumhunter.
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Soak Guzzler
Alabama
Guzzler
Whisky Trust
Plumhunter
St. John
Holy Angels
Raymond Hitchcock Opens Broadway Season at New York Theatre
Raymond Hitchcock begins his Broadway season at a New York theatre with a musical version of George M. Cohan's clever play Popularity. The production marks a return to Broadway for Hitchcock and showcases a refined stage musical interpretation of the well-known work.
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Raymond Hitchcock
Broadway
New York Theatre
New York
George M. Cohan
Anniston Citizen Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Local resident J T Ross of Anniston Alabama testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of backaches. He bought one box at J L Wikle's drug store and experienced significant relief. The ad notes Doan's as the genuine pill sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co with 50 cent price.
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Dean
J. L. Wikle
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
White House romance ends secretary to Mrs Taft
Miss Alice H. Blech private secretary to Mrs William H Taft wife of the President is hailed as heroine of a White House romance. Rumors at the capital say she resigned from official duties and married Richard Wainwright son of Admiral Wainwright. She is described as a young woman of talent in piano and languages and formerly State Department attache.
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Alice H. Blech
William H. Taft
White House
Richard Wainwright
Admiral Wainwright
Miss Blech
State Department
Taft
Commemoration of Battle of Point Pleasant Starts Three Day Event
PT Pleasant West Virginia hosts a three day commemoration marking the 135th anniversary of the 1774 battle between colonists and Indians. A monument dedication at the battle site is the chief feature of the observance in this observance.
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PT. Pleasant
W. Va
Pt.leasant
Nine year old boy kills sister in Louisiana quarrel
In St. Francesville Louisiana on October 7 Harry Morgan nine shot and killed his eleven year old sister Charlotte after a quarrel over a trivial matter The boy is jailed on the incident
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ST. Franceville
Harry Morgan
Charlotte
Kill of Rayfield Simpson Stuns Opelika Community
In Opelika on October 7 a fatal shooting occurred when J. Martin, firing at W. L. McCarnack, killed Rayfield Simpson, a Black boy caught between them. The two men are prominent locals and the dispute is described as longstanding.
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Opelika
J. Martin
W. L. McCarnack
Rayfield Simpson
Mabel Hite and Mike Donlin Join Baseball Comedy Season
Star pair Mabel Hite and her husband Mike Donlin will appear this season in a baseball comedy, bringing recognizable names to the stage. The pairing signals a notable entertainment- sport crossover for the current lineup.
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Mabel Hite
Mike Donlin
Cowboys and Historic Roads Across the Southern Frontier
Marcus Combs recounts old military and immigration paths from Jackson’s era through the Natchez Trace and Crab Orchard route. He honors cattle drivers and the legendary cowboys, noting their perilous life, rough justice, and the Katy railroad transforming cattle drives into stock car shipments.
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Jackson
Alabama
L. and N
Columbia
Tennessee
Calhoun County
Natchez
Allegheny Mountains
Cumberland
Tennessee Rivers
Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas City
Missouri
Prairies
Katy
Plains
Fernanda Wanamaker Marries Arthur de Heeren in Paris
Miss Fernanda Wanamaker daughter of Rodman Wanamaker and granddaughter of John Wanamaker of Philadelphia wed Arthur de Heeren son of Count de Heeren in a Paris ceremony at the Wanamaker residence on the Champs Elysees. A lavish breakfast and reception followed with costly gifts including a tiara necklace emeralds and a rope of pearls.
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Paris
Fernanda Wanamaker
Rodman Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Arthur de Heeren
Count de Heeren
Biarritz
Wanamaker
Champs Elysees
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Marcus Combs
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