Prohibitionists Prepare for Big Roll in Election Returns
Chicago reports draft shows prohibition campaign funds large as parties struggle for cash. Eugene W. Chafin cites $10,000 state spending while listing gubernatorial candidates in many states and projecting notable showings for prohibitionists in key races next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prohibition
Aa City
Eugene W. Chafin
Endidce
Georgia
Uckers
Colorado
H. L. Murray
Longmort
Connecticut
Matthew E. O'Brien
Bridgeport
Idaho
W. C. Stelker
Caldwell
Mirofs
Dan AB
Sheer Peer's
Indiana
Sumner W. Haynes
Towa
Karl W. Urewva
Ames
Kanans
Albert L. Hope
Abilene
Maine
James H. Ames
Bowdeinham
Massachusetts
J. Wilarrd
Wylie
Beverely
Michigan
John W. Gray
Adrian
Minnesot
George D. Hoggard
Minneapolis
Missouri
F. P. Faris
Clinton
Nebraska
Rey R. Teeter
Falls City
New Hampshire
Rey. E. B. Tetley
New York
George G. Stockwell
Ft. Plein
Ohie
J. B. Martin
Cincinnati
Rhedshleed
Louis BE
Remington
Providence
South Dakota
G. B. Knoppen
Texas
Judge BE
C. Heath
Rockwall
Indian Welfare Conference Opens at Lake Mohonk
At Lake Mohonk New York the twenty sixth annual gathering at Albert Smiley’s home convenes to discuss Indian and dependent peoples needs. Noted speakers include James Sherman Frere Leupp and Rev George Spining with Indian Service officials. Philippine Hawaii and Porto Rico topics follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Albert K. Smiley
United States
James §. Sherman
Frere's &. Leupp
Indian Affairs
George L. Spining
California
Firedman
Carlisle Indian School
Indian Service
Philippine
Hawaii
Porto Rico
International Student Bible Convention Opens in Columbus
The Y M C A student Bible study department completes plans for the first International Student Bible Convention in Columbus starting tomorrow for three days. About 1000 student delegates and several hundred college professors, presidents, ministers, and Christian workers are expected. John K. Mott will preside. speakers include Bishop McDowell, Robert E. Speer, Dr Shailer Matthews, and Dr F K Sanders. The aim is to inspire church cooperation to win students to Christian living through the English Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John K. Mott
Bishop McDowell
Methodis Church
Robert E. Speer
Presbyterrian Foreign Board
Shailer Matthews
University of Chisago
F. K. Sanders
Congregational Church
Great Ovation to Mr. Bryan in Louisville
W J Bryan drew a vast Louisville crowd on October 21 in a long paraded rally south of the Ohio river. He spoke three times in Phoenix Hill park after a ten mile procession and urged issues of tariffs and campaign finance while noting the crowd's enthusiasm for Mrs Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
W. J. Bryan
Ohio River
Bryan
New Albany
Ind
Phoenix Hill Park
Phoenix Hill
Sryan
Kentucky Home
Indiana
Old Cy Young Honored at Tuscarawas County Fair
Canal Dover Ohio October 21 crowds gathered at the county fair grounds to honor Cy Young veteran pitcher of the Boston Americans. Notable visitors included Hans Wagner and other famed players who took part in a demonstration ball game between professionals and amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Tuscarawas County
Cy” Young
County Fairgrounds
Boston Americans
Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs Opens in East St. Louis
Delegates from across the state gathered in East St. Louis for the annual convention of the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs. The meeting commenced today and will run through Saturday with sessions planned on federation activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinios Club
East St. Louis
Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
Jeweler's Testimonial on Kidney Remedy Benefit
The Indianapolis jeweler OG R King claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cured his kidney trouble and related ailments, improved complexion and backache, and restored health after doctors failed. He endorses Electric Bitters as well and notes availability at local drugstores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OG. R. King
the Jeweler
Virgin'a Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Where Bullets Flew Civil War Vet Credits Electric Bitters
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg says Electric Bitters have done him good reflecting the product’s promised restorative effects.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
The Thief Compared With Ibsen In The Doll’s House
A Louisville Courier Journal essay contrasts Ibsen and Shaw, noting Ibsen’s The Doll’s House as a critique of male dominance and Nora’s awakening, then contrasts The Thief where a wife’s theft provokes sympathy but ends with a forgiving husband. The piece discusses dramatic aims, showmanship, and the lesson for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
George Bernard Shaw
Ibsen
Shaw
Hife
Torvald Helmer
Nora Helmer
Hovwever
Ibeen
McFarland and Cross Set For Ten Round City Bout
In New York on October 21 Packey McFarland of Chicago will meet Leach Cross the dentist fighter in a ten round match at Jim Buckley’s club. If McFarland wins he plans to stay in the east and seek further bouts with Gans Baldwin Goodman Murphy and other top lightweights. The matchup is regarded as the most promising in the city in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland
Gross
New York
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Leach Cross
Jim Buckley
East
Joe Gans
Matty Baldwin
Kid” Goodman
Tommy Murphy
Foye Will Stands In Savannah Court
In Savannah Georgia October 21 the case of Carlene Will of Peter Foye stood in court as executors James Daly and Susie Keane faced questions over alleged mismanagement. Judge Henry McAlpin postponed ruling after dismissing the rule requiring proof of proper administration. A caveat was attached to the will and further arguments were set for later. Two sisters of the late Mr. Foye reside in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlene
Peter Foye
Savannah
Mstera
P. T. Foye
Susie Keane
Foye Company
James Daly
McAlpin
Mr. Foye
Ireland
December and May Joined in Wedlock
Laura Gibbs of New York, daughter of the late Albert Gibbs, married Rev. Charles W. Kirby at St. Margaret's Church in Westminster. Gibbs, age 17, and Kirby, 58, were longstanding acquaintances noted for guiding her in Biblical instruction since childhood at St. James' church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Laura
Albert Gibbs
New York
St. Margaret's Church
Westminister
Charles W. Kirkly
Miss Gibbs
St. James’ Church
Kirby
Latest mill news in American textile industry
Reports from Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Cotton mill to add looms and weave yam. Clara mill in King's Mountain reelected officers after solid year. Roanoke Knitting mills closed and creditors settling at 25 cents on the dollar. Aetna mill sale in Union not held. no bids. Caesar Cone receivership actions in Concord and Beverly involuntary bankruptcy filings. Mechanical and Manufacturers Club of Atlanta charter granted to unite engineers and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald, Ga
Fitzgerald Cotton Mill
King's Mountain
N. C
Roanoke
Roanoke Knitting Mills Company
Union
8. C
Aetna Cotton Mills
Boyd
Caesar Cone
Concord
United States
Odell Manufacturing Company
Beverly
Pearl Cotton Mills
Atlas Oil Co
Cleveland
J. J. Barnes, Fain Co
Atlanta
Ragan, Malone & Co
George L. Washume Coal Co
Knoxville
Tenn
Thomas M. Swift
T. M. Swift
W. M
J. Y. Swift
W. H. Taylor
Campbell
E. A. Wearner
R. Jacobs
George Bird
Texas Corn Growers Gather in Dallas for Show Plans
Corn Growers Association of Texas officers and executive committee members meet in Dallas to decide the venue and date for the annual Texas corn show, following a call issued by Secretary Ferguson. The gathering underscores the group’s efforts to organize and promote the event this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Growers Association OF Texas
Dallas
Texas
Texas Corn Growers’ Associaon
Ferguson
Warrant Sworn Out for Neal Matthews in Kansas
Kansas correspondence notes a burst of prosperity amid losses from failed life insurance and mining schemes. Neal Matthews, a young white man, was arrested on a warrant charging him with whipping Henry Smith, with Matthews claiming he will face state courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
New Tork Post
Ilfe {Nsurance
Mexico
Tost
Henry Smith
Neal Matthews
Yeateniny
Matthews
Miss Eva McCoy and Guests Visit City
Miss Eva McCoy, Mrs. Robert Howard and Miss Eugenia Harrison were in the city yesterday as guests of Mrs. T. F. Comer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva McCoy
Robert Howard
Eugenia Harrison
Mra. T. FP. Comer
Whitmore Takes Carbolic Acid in Despondent Affair
Thomasville report states waiter James Whitmore swallowed an ounce of carbolic acid at 11. Physicians nearby labored to save him. He left a note blaming a girl for his distress. His sister and brother previously died by their own hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
James Whitmore
Jimmie Argo Bitten by a Mad Dog in Atlanta
In Atlanta on October 21, 1911, five year old Jimmie Argo, son of Lithonia resident Chas F Argo, was bitten by a mad dog while the same animal fatally attacked Mrs Snow nearby. The dog was killed and Jimmie, with Dr R R Minick, was taken to Atlanta for treatment by state health officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithonia
Atlanta
Jimmie Argo
Chas. F. Argo
Charles Mitchell
Illinois Ex-Prisoners of War Meet in White Hall
The Illinois Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War convened in White Hall on Oct. 21 and will sit through Oct. 22. They focus on funding a monument at Andersonville, aided by a $15,000 state appropriation from the last legislature, with many members having been prisoners there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall
Ill
Ilinola Association of Union
Sesalon
Andertonville
Minots
Andersonville
Comradicity of Hotel Men Exposed in Bennett Tragedy
Leslie's Weekly notes a strong comradicity among U S hotel men after the suicide of Frank V. Bennett former Gotham proprietor in New York. The incident inspired sympathy all around. George Crouch once a Wall Street figure died by self-inflicted gunshot in a Hoffman House room after hearing comments on Bennetts death. A seven of spades card lay on the table beside the deceased, signaling death to fortune tellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie's Weekly
United States
Frank V. Bennett
The
Gotham
New York City
Bennett
George Crouch
Wall Street
Crouch
New York
Maj. A. R. Peacock
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
Commentary on marriage money and social roles. Satirical vignettes note that men rarely choose wisely after ruling government and that women spoil children despite warnings. Emphasizes happiness in making loved ones happy and the absurdity of claiming expertise without true knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Almost Buried While Yet Alive in Ellis Kansas
Ellis Kansas October 21 a physician halted an attempted burial of Mrs Thomas Chapman 60 believed dead from heart disease Saturday He found the body not embalmed and in a state of suspended animation The coffin was opened she was revived and placed in bed though her heart remains weak she is expected to recover
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Ellis
Kan
Thomas Chapman
Wood Struck Woman On Clayton Street
Clayton street near Lumpkin witnessed a brief scuffle last night as M Wood hit a woman from a local show after alleging an attempted theft. The woman suffered no injuries. In Newton Mass an observance marked the 100th anniversary of Rev Samuel Francia Smith author of America. His former Newton home remains with the Smith family and a bid to preserve it is underway.
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Clayton Street
Lumpkin
M. Wood
Wood
America
Newton
Mass
Samuel Francia Smith
Origin of Woman from Hindu Myth Across Atoms and Arts
A mingoo segena narrative describes how Twashtri mixed elements from the moon, serpent, grass, flowers, doe, wind and more to create woman after exhausting materials for man. The tale is tied to a Philippines gossip item and a Macon, Georgia wedding social note featuring Mrs. Charles Griffith hosting at table bridge for Miss Marcella Griffith and Mr. William Martin with plans for the visiting Mrs. J. M. Cutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twashtri
Vulcan
Philippins
Charles Griffith
Athena
Marcella Griffith
William Martin
Bridge
J. M. Cutler
Macon
Cutler
Why Colds Are Dangerous and a Cure Offered
A historical notice warns that even mild colds can lead to pneumonia and other infections, with worse outcomes in children. It cites diphtheria, scarlet fever, measles, and whooping cough as more likely after a cold, and endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the quick cure, listing several local druggists for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren J. Smith Bro
Eb.c, McEvey
L. P Canalog
Remarkable Progress Made in Two States
Georgia and Alabama industries show growth with new bond bids, land sales near Atlanta and Wadley, and chartered companies. Savannah approves a 2.61 million refunding issue at 1.0507 yielding about 139,000, while land and mineral ventures spark urban development in Georgia and Alabama. A Valdosta cotton mill orders 50,000 in cloth, a Wadley mill planned, and bridges, waterworks, and new offices rise across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Guorgia
Alabama
Savannah
New York Tits Insurance Company
Atlanta
Wadley
Ala
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Menchester
Dawson
Foley
Galaden
Sheffley
Montgomery
Eatonton
Brunswick
Birmingham
Mobile
Als
Fitzgerald
Bullling
Jalla
Fort Payne
Ocilla
Velosta
Table Manners of the Nation
From the London Chronicle a piece notes table etiquette at London restaurants. It contrasts American and English dining habits, describing finger use and fork handling for different nationalities and spotting foreigners by conduct. A cafe Royal Sunday scene is cited as evidence of local manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Chronicle
Cafe Royal
London
Cn Acral Investigaton
Bunshine and Shadow Melody Verses Readied
Fragmentary lines describe soft melodies and gentle airs. A note mentions Mrs G B Bigby returning from Washington after two weeks, with imagery of clouds and temptations. The text is a damaged, poetic fragment with unclear full context and characters.
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MR. Bryan
Foye Will
Savannah Court
Whitmore
Texas Postmasters
Texas League of Postmasters
Commercial Club
Samuel G. Reid
Oglesby
Hay
Homer Howard
Association
W. H. Atwell
Sloan Simpson
Siroux Falls
Dakota
Dairymen and Buttermarkets’ Association
Mra. G. B. Bigby
Washington
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